A couple of years ago, I wore my Chanel caviar tote that has large silver chains on it to chiropractor office, it’s a beauty of a purse, but the female chiropractor said to me, “Stop carrying this bag” —since then I’ve rarely used it and have virtually no lower back pain.
Heaviest bags ever (with nothing in them!)
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OMG! I have Chanel SF & DF jumbos and never find them heavy at all. Same for my Chanel New Medium Boy.
I’ve been scared off of buying an LV Capucines because of all the reports of them being heavy.
But, I have to agree with @Chinese Warrior. Prada leather bags are ridiculously heavy. I think it may be the hardware? I have never felt a bag was heavy except for this one Prada calfskin bag I bought a few years ago. I absolutely adored it. I ended up selling it within months because every time I wore it my back ached and my back never aches! The bag wasn’t that big. Only 12.5" x 8.5" x 5.5” which is about the size of many of my other bags. But still... it killed my back and had to go! (I still miss it though. It was such a cute shape and a great neutral.)
OMG! I have Chanel SF & DF jumbos and never find them heavy at all. Same for my Chanel New Medium Boy.
I’ve been scared off of buying an LV Capucines because of all the reports of them being heavy.
But, I have to agree with @Chinese Warrior. Prada leather bags are ridiculously heavy. I think it may be the hardware? I have never felt a bag was heavy except for this one Prada calfskin bag I bought a few years ago. I absolutely adored it. I ended up selling it within months because every time I wore it my back ached and my back never aches! The bag wasn’t that big. Only 12.5" x 8.5" x 5.5” which is about the size of many of my other bags. But still... it killed my back and had to go! (I still miss it though. It was such a cute shape and a great neutral.)View attachment 4188298
That's a shame--it's a really cute bag!
Thanks. I wanted to cry when I finally accepted I had to sell.
I just tried the new Hermès 24/24 29 cm and thought it was pretty heavy. I don’t understand why. Maybe a bit of lead here and there?
I think the just the hardware and the bar at the opening might make up 1/4 of the weight
It’s all relative. I’m used to carrying a K25 or B25, with an ostrich B30 being the heaviest, so to me this bag was too much. It’s a shame because it’s an interesting design.
If you can run laps around the parking lot with a Clemence B35 full of groceries, maybe you will carry this one on your pinky.
I think the just the hardware and the bar at the opening might make up 1/4 of the weight
It’s all relative. I’m used to carrying a K25 or B25, with an ostrich B30 being the heaviest, so to me this bag was too much. It’s a shame because it’s an interesting design.
If you can run laps around the parking lot with a Clemence B35 full of groceries, maybe you will carry this one on your pinky.
I have a Prada bag made of calf, it's quite heavy without stuff in it
Seems like you don't have to work out anymore when running all day with this bag.
Seems like you don't have to work out anymore when running all day with this bag.
Marc Jacobs Stam bag, and then you add the chain shoulder strap. I think the chain must be 1lb by itself. I’ve kept my most unique Stams and sold a bright blue I didn’t use too much.
The heaviest bags in my collection:
- Hermès Birkin 35 in togo leather
- Chloé Paddington satchel and large tote
- Alexander Wang Rocco
- Chanel Maxi double flap in caviar leather
- Balenciaga Part-Time with the original giant hardware
Dooney and Bourke Florentine Medium Satchel. Gorgeous bag, but I think it was roughly three pounds before loading it up. I had the small version and it was heavy enough. Sold it.
I do own the large Amelie tote and it's over 2 pounds empty. It's lighter ta
I do own the large Amelie tote and it's over 2 pounds empty. It's lighter than the small Florentine satchel. Some of Dooney and Bourke's newer "Florentine" offerings are Florentine Nuovo. Gradually, they dropped the "Nuovo" designation, I wouldn't exactly say bait-and-switch, but not all Florentine is created equal. (QVC never used that designation when advertising DB products. There's other reasons for that. I think they can't always use the official DB branding." I think what would help is if DB widened their straps. They could be a little wider and they are even more narrow on the made-for-Q product.
I do own the large Amelie tote and it's over 2 pounds empty. It's lighter ta
Dooney and Bourke Florentine Medium Satchel is a gorgeous bag, but I think it was roughly three pounds before loading it up. I had the small version and it was heavy enough. Sold it. Sold my pebbled leather Kendall, but it was also ridiculously heavy after I added a strap for crossbody wear.
I do own the large Amelie tote and it's over 2 pounds empty. It's lighter than the small Florentine satchel. Some of Dooney and Bourke's newer "Florentine" offerings are Florentine Nuovo. Gradually, they dropped the "Nuovo" designation, I wouldn't exactly say bait-and-switch, but not all Florentine is created equal. (QVC never used that designation when advertising DB products. There's other reasons for that. I think they can't always use the official DB branding." I think what would help is if DB widened their straps. They could be a little wider and they are even more narrow on the made-for-Q product.
Though I do buy them, MK Mercer bags in large are heavy prefill - & I would list the weight if I knew. Get this - I was told by a MK rep online chat representative that they were not allowed to give out the weight, that I would have to call MK for that information. Crazy!!!!
I had few heavy handbags that I had given to siblings, (Prada full calf leather tote, MJ Stams, Mulberry Bayswater).
All this 3 bags are heavier than my Birkin 35 in chèvre leather. I was so tempted to get B35 in Togo or Clemence but didn’t buy because I heard a lot of ppl mentioned how heavy it is.
Even in chèvre leather which is considered light weight compared to Togo or Clemence, the bag is still quite heavy when stuffed.
BUT....the heaviest bag i owned was Givenchy Antigona Med size in smooth leather. I only carried the Antigona twice and it was in my room untouched for more than a year before I decided to give it to one of my sibling. I still love the look of Antigona and still debating if I should buy another Antigona in small size this time.
My Chanel Jumbo Double Flap in Lambskin is quite heavy as well. Heavier than my old Chanel Lambskin Maxi single flap!
There are few bags I have admired for awhile but hesitant to buy because of the weight. They are Chloe Faye and LV SC Speedy.
All this 3 bags are heavier than my Birkin 35 in chèvre leather. I was so tempted to get B35 in Togo or Clemence but didn’t buy because I heard a lot of ppl mentioned how heavy it is.
Even in chèvre leather which is considered light weight compared to Togo or Clemence, the bag is still quite heavy when stuffed.
BUT....the heaviest bag i owned was Givenchy Antigona Med size in smooth leather. I only carried the Antigona twice and it was in my room untouched for more than a year before I decided to give it to one of my sibling. I still love the look of Antigona and still debating if I should buy another Antigona in small size this time.
My Chanel Jumbo Double Flap in Lambskin is quite heavy as well. Heavier than my old Chanel Lambskin Maxi single flap!
There are few bags I have admired for awhile but hesitant to buy because of the weight. They are Chloe Faye and LV SC Speedy.