Gucci Bamboo Top-Handle Club: 1947 'till now

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Miche88 said:
With ref to my post in pg 98, #1456


the bag (shopper tote) I have gotten just months back, the back of the corner had sagged quite a bit.


anyway you girls have tried to improve the sag?
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Happens to all semi-structured totes really including my Flora Nice. It will happen to my Hermes Garden Party too.

Have you tried a bag insert?

You could also make a think cardboard base-sharper (any new shipping box will do). I cover mine with leftover material. If you want it to go up the sides a bit too, just make wider and score the sides halfway through with scissors, fold up like wings. Cover the same way, just sew while the 'wings' are upright down the crease.
 
#1,532
Violet Bleu said:
Hello everyone,

I adore this bag:
http://www-m.gucci.com/us/styles/368823A7M0G1000

1. Do the bamboo handles wear away at the leather when the bag is worn crossbody? Will I have to worry about damaging the bag because of the handles? Do they leave indentations in the leather when folded down?

2. Do you think this bag will go on sale again? When is the best time to buy one?


Sorry for all of the questions, but this would be my first Gucci bag.

Violet Bleu
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I hope I answered this for you. I remember answering a question just like it on another thread.

If not come back ;)
 
#1,534
Laurenlollie said:
Hi Ladies.

I'm thinking about buying a bamboo shopper tote, maybe in red or black, but I would have LOVED to get the blue from a year or so ago!

I've seen some posts about them sagging with wear, can anyone let me know if this is the case all the time, and whether this wear looks great or bad?

Thanks so much for your help!
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See my post above

Like I said, most totes sag unless made of saddle or stiff printed leather. I think Shoppers need to be light though, so I just put a (homemade) shaper in the bottom and enjoy
 
#1,538
ElainePG said:
I own the Medium tote, carried it very rarely, and did NOT overfill it (like with a laptop or anything else heavy). And yet the leather sagged. I was NOT happy, because I don't think it's a good look. I don't mind certain bags sagging, like my Balenciaga Town and City bags, because they're supposed to. But IMO, the tote only looked good when it was brand new and crisp-looking.



I did try "stiffening" it with a bag liner, but it didn't work. I'm seriously considering selling it, even though I'll lose $$$ on the deal, because I find that I just don't carry it any more.



Just one person's opinion, but I hope you find it useful.
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Thanks so much for your perspective!

I love the bag every time I see it, what a shame you're not happy with it - in my opinion, if you're not using it anymore, sell it and buy something you love!
 
#1,541
Laurenlollie said:
Thanks so much for your perspective!

I love the bag every time I see it, what a shame you're not happy with it - in my opinion, if you're not using it anymore, sell it and buy something you love!
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Yes, I agree with you. It's just that it makes me twitch, how much $$$ I'm going to lose... but still, that's better than seeing it in my closet, taking up space that could go to a bag I would love!

Have you decided whether you're going to buy one?
 
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ElainePG said:
Yes, I agree with you. It's just that it makes me twitch, how much $$$ I'm going to lose... but still, that's better than seeing it in my closet, taking up space that could go to a bag I would love!



Have you decided whether you're going to buy one?
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Think of all the use you got out of it though, and how much you loved it as new. Also, I always see selling bags as a good deed to someone who could never afford it new. I know I've appreciated it in the past. Bag Karma!

I think I'm decided on buying one, but I'm not in love with any of the current colours being offered.

I don't need another black or brown bag, red is a bit too much for me.

I really loved the grey or blue from past seasons, but your comments have made me realise I need to buy new in this bag, as pre owned aren't much cheaper and may be used a lot.

I've been looking at antique rose on the website, but there's no store near me, and I'm not really a pink person normally!

Does anyone have an idea of when new colours are coming out?
 
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Laurenlollie said:
Think of all the use you got out of it though, and how much you loved it as new. Also, I always see selling bags as a good deed to someone who could never afford it new. I know I've appreciated it in the past. Bag Karma!

I think I'm decided on buying one, but I'm not in love with any of the current colours being offered.

I don't need another black or brown bag, red is a bit too much for me.

I really loved the grey or blue from past seasons, but your comments have made me realise I need to buy new in this bag, as pre owned aren't much cheaper and may be used a lot.

I've been looking at antique rose on the website, but there's no store near me, and I'm not really a pink person normally!

Does anyone have an idea of when new colours are coming out?
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I love, love, LOVE the idea of "bag karma"! Okay... you've convinced me to put it up for adoption. Someone will love it, and it will all turn out fine.

The antique rose looks gorgeous to me, but I agree with you that it's difficult to pick a color on line.
 
#1,544
papertiger said:
I'm starting this thread in response to flipchick's suggestion

As there are at least 5 of us already let's start a Bamboo Top-Handle club

You may belong to the BTH club if you have a large, med, small, new, old or vintage bamboo top handle, any related extended family member (bamboo handle) ior even if you just like the bag :D

Any info or photos related to the bag would be greatly appreciated :flowers:

I will start with my treasured new darling

Large (36 cm) Stone Leather Bamboo Top-Handle

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With matching mirror case and engraved mirror

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Close-up of the stippled effect colour

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Close-up of the handle

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What can you fit inside?? I couldn't scroll down w/o telling you how beautiful this bag OMG
 
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lotusflowerbaum said:
What can you fit inside?? I couldn't scroll down w/o telling you how beautiful this bag OMG
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Thank you lotusflowerbaum


Everything fits if packed neatly:

Full size wallet (Hermes Dogon combined)
Key case
Pen in pouch
Cashmere scarf in pouch
Sunglasses
Mini Tote umbrella
Horn comb in leather pouch
USB stick
Phone (I wanted by I don't put my phone in)
etc

I think it you go through the thread GhstDreamer did a 'inside shot' #6

If you look at Gucci Museum archive you can see the originals of this bag:

http://www.guccimuseo.com/en/gucci-archive/bamboo/

Enjoy!
 
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