Givenchy Pandora

[jelly-baby]

how's the aged leather bag? im in england as well, how did it take for you to receive it?

I can't remember the delivery time exactly, I think around 7-10 days. But I ended up returning it. Somehow the black aged leather looked cheap and plasticky. I previously had the brown version which looked much better in the crinkle effect. If I was getting black again I would go for the smooth leather. The medium is a fab size and would be my first choice as the short handle actually fits on your shoulder (the small Pandora doesn't).

 

[imunlisted]

Uh... I desperately need either confirmation or contradiction of my possible insanity...

Made the mistake of browsing my usual local shops for Black Friday and came upon... a severely discounted medium Pandora in sugar leather at TJ Maxx (one of two in a ritzy part of town). I couldn't resist and decided to take it home and take advantage of the extended return window while I thought about it.

Why think about it, you ask? BECAUSE I already have the bag... in pepe leather. I know it's not unusual for some of us to do the same bag in different colors or sizes, but is this weird of me? Is this completely stupid and insane? One part of me says, "hey, they have different looks and will age differently", one says "don't kid yourself they're totally the same but you'll have a backup once the first wears out/can't be repaired/is discontinued", another part says "if I find I don't use it, it's enough of a classic that I can always sell it on and get something else" (this last one is iffy ).

In other words... help.

 

[mktlim]

Uh... I desperately need either confirmation or contradiction of my possible insanity...

Made the mistake of browsing my usual local shops for Black Friday and came upon... a severely discounted medium Pandora in sugar leather at TJ Maxx (one of two in a ritzy part of town). I couldn't resist and decided to take it home and take advantage of the extended return window while I thought about it.

Why think about it, you ask? BECAUSE I already have the bag... in pepe leather. I know it's not unusual for some of us to do the same bag in different colors or sizes, but is this weird of me? Is this completely stupid and insane? One part of me says, "hey, they have different looks and will age differently", one says "don't kid yourself they're totally the same but you'll have a backup once the first wears out/can't be repaired/is discontinued", another part says "if I find I don't use it, it's enough of a classic that I can always sell it on and get something else" (this last one is iffy ).

In other words... help.

View attachment 5260027
View attachment 5260028

If you use your older bag a lot I'd say they are both different enough anyway to justify the purchase. I have a medium Pandora Pure and kept trying to track down a small after they were discontinued...I now have two black Pandoras but I reach for them the most out of all my bags.

 

[Jaime]

If it was a super good price I'd keep it. They have different leather/look. I have bags in different colours identical otherwise but not the same colour. But in the situation you describe it would have to be a super good price.

 

[imunlisted]

If you use your older bag a lot I'd say they are both different enough anyway to justify the purchase. I have a medium Pandora Pure and kept trying to track down a small after they were discontinued...I now have two black Pandoras but I reach for them the most out of all my bags.

Thank you for the vote of confidence! I've left them on the armchair to look at while did some errands around the house and they do look different... lol.


I also feel like I pretty immediately treated the pepe leather casually; I wasn't afraid of it getting creased or scratched... maybe I'll be more careful (or have to be more careful) with the sugar?

 

[imunlisted]

If it was a super good price I'd keep it. They have different leather/look. I have bags in different colours identical otherwise but not the same colour. But in the situation you describe it would have to be a super good price.

Oh gosh, that's my main problem!

I got my pepe in 2019; I haven't really been following the Pandora (if it's still available, different colors/materials, price changes... etc.)... I'd actually already seen this sugar Pandora in the store a few weeks ago with the price of $1,599 USD. Which obviously is good, but not enough to entice someone who basically already has it. Today, I saw it marked down... to $999. I did some quick Googling and saw it's still available brand new on the Givenchy site for $2,150 USD, and pre-owned ones going between $1,800-$500 depending on condition. 95% of all my bags are black and I wouldn't consider a Pandora in a different color; this one also came with tags and dust bag.

So... thus my dilemma! You definitely guessed it right off.

 

[muchstuff]

Uh... I desperately need either confirmation or contradiction of my possible insanity...

Made the mistake of browsing my usual local shops for Black Friday and came upon... a severely discounted medium Pandora in sugar leather at TJ Maxx (one of two in a ritzy part of town). I couldn't resist and decided to take it home and take advantage of the extended return window while I thought about it.

Why think about it, you ask? BECAUSE I already have the bag... in pepe leather. I know it's not unusual for some of us to do the same bag in different colors or sizes, but is this weird of me? Is this completely stupid and insane? One part of me says, "hey, they have different looks and will age differently", one says "don't kid yourself they're totally the same but you'll have a backup once the first wears out/can't be repaired/is discontinued", another part says "if I find I don't use it, it's enough of a classic that I can always sell it on and get something else" (this last one is iffy ).

In other words... help.

View attachment 5260027
View attachment 5260028

I have two black Pandas as well, one is mock croc so the finishes are totally different. To me they have a completely different look, as do yours.

 

[randr21]

Uh... I desperately need either confirmation or contradiction of my possible insanity...

Made the mistake of browsing my usual local shops for Black Friday and came upon... a severely discounted medium Pandora in sugar leather at TJ Maxx (one of two in a ritzy part of town). I couldn't resist and decided to take it home and take advantage of the extended return window while I thought about it.

Why think about it, you ask? BECAUSE I already have the bag... in pepe leather. I know it's not unusual for some of us to do the same bag in different colors or sizes, but is this weird of me? Is this completely stupid and insane? One part of me says, "hey, they have different looks and will age differently", one says "don't kid yourself they're totally the same but you'll have a backup once the first wears out/can't be repaired/is discontinued", another part says "if I find I don't use it, it's enough of a classic that I can always sell it on and get something else" (this last one is iffy ).

In other words... help.

View attachment 5260027
View attachment 5260028

I have multiples of the panda and gale each in black, but in diff leathers so I get your dilemma. You're totally sane! Imo they look diff and give of diff vibes when styled. I wear them with diff outfits. Only keep if you truly love and use this style, which I do. Cmon, a good sized, comfy black crossbody isnt hard to justify, esp on deep sale. Otherwise, return if you are buying just bc of the sale price.

 

[IntheOcean]

Uh... I desperately need either confirmation or contradiction of my possible insanity...

Made the mistake of browsing my usual local shops for Black Friday and came upon... a severely discounted medium Pandora in sugar leather at TJ Maxx (one of two in a ritzy part of town). I couldn't resist and decided to take it home and take advantage of the extended return window while I thought about it.

Why think about it, you ask? BECAUSE I already have the bag... in pepe leather. I know it's not unusual for some of us to do the same bag in different colors or sizes, but is this weird of me? Is this completely stupid and insane? One part of me says, "hey, they have different looks and will age differently", one says "don't kid yourself they're totally the same but you'll have a backup once the first wears out/can't be repaired/is discontinued", another part says "if I find I don't use it, it's enough of a classic that I can always sell it on and get something else" (this last one is iffy ).

In other words... help.

View attachment 5260027
View attachment 5260028

But they absolutely do look different! I can totally understand the desire to own an item you love in two (or even more) colors/leathers/etc. Especially if you got a good deal on it.

 

[Straight-Laced]

Uh... I desperately need either confirmation or contradiction of my possible insanity...

Made the mistake of browsing my usual local shops for Black Friday and came upon... a severely discounted medium Pandora in sugar leather at TJ Maxx (one of two in a ritzy part of town). I couldn't resist and decided to take it home and take advantage of the extended return window while I thought about it.

Why think about it, you ask? BECAUSE I already have the bag... in pepe leather. I know it's not unusual for some of us to do the same bag in different colors or sizes, but is this weird of me? Is this completely stupid and insane? One part of me says, "hey, they have different looks and will age differently", one says "don't kid yourself they're totally the same but you'll have a backup once the first wears out/can't be repaired/is discontinued", another part says "if I find I don't use it, it's enough of a classic that I can always sell it on and get something else" (this last one is iffy ).

In other words... help.

View attachment 5260027
View attachment 5260028

All I can say is, I’m envious !!
I’d love a second medium black Pandora, preferably in the Pepe leather as my black medium is smooth calf.

In fact your post has sent me searching online for one, that is, a second one ...

 

[nxdinenxtxlin]

So I received the bag and I wasn't concerned about authenticity, the bag itself is fine and I haven't bought a Pandora for at least 6+ years but the tag and dustbag are different to my others. Does anyone with a small pandora have tags and dust bag like this. It's concerned me because the bag itself looks fine but none of my Givenchy tags look like this. I have bought 4 from the Antigona line in the past year and their tags are different to this one.

We have the same tag

 

[dodgygirl]

Uh... I desperately need either confirmation or contradiction of my possible insanity...

Made the mistake of browsing my usual local shops for Black Friday and came upon... a severely discounted medium Pandora in sugar leather at TJ Maxx (one of two in a ritzy part of town). I couldn't resist and decided to take it home and take advantage of the extended return window while I thought about it.

Why think about it, you ask? BECAUSE I already have the bag... in pepe leather. I know it's not unusual for some of us to do the same bag in different colors or sizes, but is this weird of me? Is this completely stupid and insane? One part of me says, "hey, they have different looks and will age differently", one says "don't kid yourself they're totally the same but you'll have a backup once the first wears out/can't be repaired/is discontinued", another part says "if I find I don't use it, it's enough of a classic that I can always sell it on and get something else" (this last one is iffy ).

In other words... help.

View attachment 5260027
View attachment 5260028

Wow stunning! Totally justifiable to have both black Pandoras because the leather is so different. I have the pepe in black in gold hardware and definitely still want the goatskin in black especially for that price!

 

[bluebird777]

Nice bag!!!

 

[LCHallWill]

Small Pandora in Calfskin, Jaguar print...My favorite!

 

[nekkid]

Hello everyone. Was the Medium size ever released with front flap pocket instead of the zip? I've seen it on the Large, but not sure about medium. Thank you.