Help with miu miu woven leather, pretty please!! :)

[madeofdreams]

No not the one with the fringes, but this one

http://forum.purseblog.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=326734&d=1199819637
http://forum.purseblog.com/prada-and-miu-miu/can-someone-help-me-identify-this-bag-229933.html

I know it's not BV but I love it for it's slouchy feel. I had a look at it at a local boutique carrying miu mius and I am totally sold on the idea of this.

This is my deal: I am a professional (aka I have to meet clients and all) and I rotate my bags to work. I have some structured bags (eg. I have got the requisite Prada bowlers, the Tod's Charlotte, various structured LV bags) to tide me through formal meetings but I have this thing for slouchy stuff (like my Chloe paddy, my Miu miu nappa spring satchel (http://styledrops.com/handbags-24895.html) etc) because these bags tide me through the weekdays and the weekends. I can go to work because they look good next to my suits and dresses and they also make me look good over weekend tea with the girlfriends. I was contemplating getting a Bal but SO thinks that it is too informal for work (it screams casual) and he didn't like the leather (Bal fans, please don't take offence!! ).

I know the woven leather isn't actually BV woven leather but I don't recall BV offering such casual woven leather (and even if they do, I prefer the bigger BVs (ie. non-hobos) and these cost an arm and a leg, and I only have 2 arms and 2 legs - not much to go around there!!)

My issue is this: How does everyone feel about this bag? Does it scream BV RIP-OFF the moment you see the bag? Or do you think it is a lovely bag which will be a great return on investment?

Personally I don't think it scream rip-off because it has the classic Miu miu rings, the sublime nappa leather feel and it feels rock solid (aka heavy - although not paddy heavy. It just makes you feel you are getting your money's worth teehee). I know I have never regretted the prada bowlers and the miu miu spring satchel amongst others, because the look is so timeless (although of course not as timeless as the 2.55. But I digress ) I know at the end of it, the person wears the bag (and not the other way) but well, I don't wanna be carrying something with pple whispering "rip-off" behind my back

What are your views (especially if you had, like me, seen it and felt it in the store?)

 

[marose28]

Yes, I've seen this bag... it's beautiful and soooo soft! If it helps any, it didn't remind me of BV when I saw it. Maybe it's the different way Miu Miu did the weave or the different leather feel, i don't know, but not until you mentioned it in your post, did I consider the similarities between Miu Miu's and BV's woven leather bags. Now if you had said BV and cole haan... i would immediately say *ahem* RIP OFF.

I think if you like this purse and it seems that you do, you should get it - Never mind what others think. But if you're really curious as to what

As for investment, I think that Miu Mius are reasonably priced, especially when compared to the other 'designer' brands. If you feel you'll get a lot of use out of this bag, then your $ will be put to good use.

I think you should get it... take it home and see how you still feel when you have it among your other purses.

Good luck! I think it's a beautiful purse - great choice!

 

[blivlien]

This bag is gorgeous! I've picked it up a couple times in Selfridges and tried on both the small and the bigger one (which is absolutely massive!) I really like the weave pattern. It didn't occur to me that it was like a BV bag. I vaguely remember the bigger one had an extra strap, so you could wear it across the body, but not so sure about the smaller one. There was a lighter colour, but that brown is much nicer in my opinion.

Let us know if you're gonna get it!

 

[pikeeygrl]

I have the one with the fringes.... in that taupey color and I love it. It goes with everything and it is very durable.

 

[madeofdreams]

thanks everyone!!