Help me decide - BV BangBang or Ysl Gaby

Which bag do you prefer?

  • Bottega Veneta Bang Bang

    Votes: 9 81.8%
  • Ysl Gaby

    Votes: 2 18.2%

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michikichi

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Hello,

I'm interesting in buying a vanity bag in a burgundy color.

I really like the Bottega Veneta Bang Bang in Barolo and the Ysl Gaby in Rouge Cabernet.

Does anyone own one of these bags (or both ;)) and can tell me which one is "better" in order of quality and compacity?

Thank you :smile:
 

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While I have seen both of them in person, I don't have either one. However, here are my 2 cents:

The BV is arguably more "well-made". I'm assuming that the BV one has taken more work to make since its intrecciato but it is surprising that their pricepoints are so close. Especially given that BV is socially considered to be on a "higher tier" than YSL.

As for the rest of it, pretty much same bag design.
1) YSL and BV both have an adjustable long strap and removable long strap. In terms of functionality, that makes them both have the same versatility. I suppose YSL decided to use hardware while BV chose leather. That's a personal preference for the buyer.
2) YSL has a logo and BV doesn't. Also a personal preference.

After that, its all about the size and fit and what you can fit in it and what you'd like to carry.

Love the color for both! Good luck!
 
YSL looks more practical and hard wearing and more comfortable handle. Aesthetically and quality still BV for me but you cannot go wrong with either.

If you intend to use it without the strap the belted strao for BV is really annoying to remove and fasten. I really hate they don’t use a clip on fastening.
 
Are you planning to use it as an actual vanity bag for toiletries and/or cosmetics? Or just to carry as a regular handbag?

I don't own either of these but based on the photos, i prefer the YSL. I have a few bags by both brands and think quality of both is good.

I worry that if using for toiletries/ cosmetics and something may be Inclined to spill (powder, serums, whatever), I feel like it would be difficult to clean the intrecciato weave if things get in the cracks in-between versus simply wiping the smooth leather on the YSL.

I really like the quilted pattern on the YSL and the strap looks easy to take on and off. Just my 2 cents as both are nice!
 
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Speaking of LP. I handled the L19 men’s pouch s while ago and I still keep remembering that it had THE most amazing, smoothest zipper I ever tried.

I really hate zippers in general on bags and unfortunately the newer BV bags have HORRIBLE zippers, (there I said it) but LP really got that detail right…at least for the men’s pouch version. I would actually vote for LP over both BV and YSL.
 
I don't have the Gaby but I did buy the Bang Bang on a whim last week while in Seoul and I love it! Saw it on display while I was walking away from Loro Piana, no LP19 available, no surprise there. The price was only 3M KRW and minus the vat refund, it was only ~2,000 USD. The SA called other shops to find the letter 'J' for me and I decided to buy it when she did.

I liked it but didn't really love it at that point until I started using it. I didn't expect it to fit so much but it does. It's 3 cm longer than LP19 and I think the intrecciato gives it more character. It's a head turner for sure and I got complimented a few times and I only had it for a week! Would like to go back to Korea and buy another color, since it's priced ~700 USD more here in Thailand plus I can't get a vat refund. Of course it's cheaper in Europe as well. The letters were priced at 120 USD each by the way.

Depends on your preference of course since the Gaby has that diamond quilting that also gives it character. So you just have to compare price points and how much you can put in, and of course what fits your style more. Hope that helps.
 

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