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I'm having a hard time finding straps/retainers/whatever-they-are-called for my bags with bamboo handles. I know someone has to make SOMETHING yet I'm not using the right search term?

Does anyone have a link or suggestions on where to find them? I'm not necessarily looking to dupe the new Diana, but I do want something to put on my bamboo handles to keep them from stretching out - it's humid AF here and I want to get ahead of it. Thanks!
 
I'm having a hard time finding straps/retainers/whatever-they-are-called for my bags with bamboo handles. I know someone has to make SOMETHING yet I'm not using the right search term?

Does anyone have a link or suggestions on where to find them? I'm not necessarily looking to dupe the new Diana, but I do want something to put on my bamboo handles to keep them from stretching out - it's humid AF here and I want to get ahead of it. Thanks!
Have you tried contacting Gucci? I know they used to sell the straps separately.
 
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I'm having a hard time finding straps/retainers/whatever-they-are-called for my bags with bamboo handles. I know someone has to make SOMETHING yet I'm not using the right search term?

Does anyone have a link or suggestions on where to find them? I'm not necessarily looking to dupe the new Diana, but I do want something to put on my bamboo handles to keep them from stretching out - it's humid AF here and I want to get ahead of it. Thanks!
Just wind string numerous times round in a figure of 8. Unravel when you go to wear. Takes much less time getting on and off.

if your bag is older than 30 years and is fine, it’s probably going to be ok anyway
 
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Thank you! That's so smart and I never even thought of just using what I have - duh!
I have the plastic braces (you have to have different sizes for small, med and large). My SA doesn’t mind giving me more either but they are such a faff to get on and off, plus the plastic slips. String doesn’t look aesthetically as nice but it’s a lot less bother
 
I have the plastic braces (you have to have different sizes for small, med and large). My SA doesn’t mind giving me more either but they are such a faff to get on and off, plus the plastic slips. String doesn’t look aesthetically as nice but it’s a lot less bother
The string will be just as easy for sure. I'm not sure of the age of the bag and it's maybe 1/2 inch "off" - I'm hoping it will go back over time.
 
I have the plastic braces (you have to have different sizes for small, med and large). My SA doesn’t mind giving me more either but they are such a faff to get on and off, plus the plastic slips. String doesn’t look aesthetically as nice but it’s a lot less bother
The plastic ones the bags come with ARE a pain. Holy hell. I thought I was going to break my bag the first time I took them off.
 
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I am usually TTS in Gucci but also a half size. I suppose I would err on choosing the smaller
So, I went to try the lug soles (closest equivalent) today. I was wearing thin socks, but was slipping out of the 38s a bit. The 37.5s were just a tad too tight. I joked with the SA that if a 37.8 existed, they’d be great. But, I figured the heel of the “Horsebit Women’s Loafers” (terribly confusing name!) would push my foot forward, and a thicker sock should make the 38s manageable. I’ll just exchange them if I decide otherwise. Shame they’re online only. They’ve become popular as they’re Phoebe Bridger’s shoe of choice.
 
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