Loewe mini puzzle or Hermes Evelyne

Mini Loewe puzzle in tan or Hermes mini Evelyne in gold

  • Loewe Puzzle

    Votes: 74 64.9%
  • Hermes Evelyne

    Votes: 40 35.1%

  • Total voters
    114

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I have owned Hermes Evelyne s (GM! PM, TPM) for years. the PM is the size for me. Its a practical bag, but it never gave me a thrilled feeling. The GM is too big, the TPM is cute, but doesnt hold much. I have a casual lifestyle, but I don’t reach for my sauge Evelyne PM or etain TPM much.

also two Hermes sellier GM for DH (Those are amazing, but not as user friendly)

I just got the loewe mini puzzle. although I’m mainly an H person, the mini puzzle is one of my favorite bags. I took it traveling in Italy for three weeks. It held a ton (teo passports and covid vaccination cards; card case; valextra sun glass case (my other favorite thing); tube of hand sanitizer (not a mini); pill case; sometimes invisalyne case; pen and some paper). It’s lighter than the Evelyne; more discreet; smushes down flat; the pebbled leather even in my light off white looks like new. . . .And it’s adorable on (transitions well night/day) Goes with sweat pants or day dress to dinner without missing a beat :biggrin:
highly recommend!

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I have owned Hermes Evelyne s (GM! PM, TPM) for years. the PM is the size for me. Its a practical bag, but it never gave me a thrilled feeling. The GM is too big, the TPM is cute, but doesnt hold much. I have a casual lifestyle, but I don’t reach for my sauge Evelyne PM or etain TPM much.

also two Hermes sellier GM for DH (Those are amazing, but not as user friendly)

I just got the loewe mini puzzle. although I’m mainly an H person, the mini puzzle is one of my favorite bags. I took it traveling in Italy for three weeks. It held a ton (teo passports and covid vaccination cards; card case; valextra sun glass case (my other favorite thing); tube of hand sanitizer (not a mini); pill case; sometimes invisalyne case; pen and some paper). It’s lighter than the Evelyne; more discreet; smushes down flat; the pebbled leather even in my light off white looks like new. . . .And it’s adorable on (transitions well night/day) Goes with sweat pants or day dress to dinner without missing a beat :biggrin:
highly recommend!

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are the straps on the mini loewe adjustable?
 
are the straps on the mini loewe adjustable?
No. I’m 5’2 and the straps are a bit on the long side cross body for me. However, the mini evelyn strap is not adjustable either (they’re also a bit too long for me crossbody). including hardware, the puzzle strap is about 46.5 inches; the mini Evelyne is 44 inches, but the evelyn rides lower bc of the bags body compared to the mini puzzle. with different outfits, or just hung without measuring, the Evelyne strap seems longer than it is. I could get the straps shortened, but ive been too lazy to take them in.

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note: I should mention, the profoundly irritating thing about the mini Evelyne in particular is that I find myself trying to rip off the snap where it attaches instead of its actual location, IDKW. Trying to remember rif this is the case with the bigger evelyn. . . Not as much. If there were a size between TPM and PM, I’d think the bag was more functional. JMO though
 
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This is a tricky one! I have both the mini Puzzle and the Evelyne TPM (and Evelyn PM). I love all of them, but they serve different purposes for me. My mini Puzzle can go from day to night carrying with the top handle and can be dressed up or down. The Evelyn (for me at least) is a more casual day bag. It is really easy to use (get in and out). I think if I were traveling, I would use the puzzle (like the other poster mentioned). I did originally purchase the small puzzle but preferred the size of the mini better.

Hope this helps as I am sure you are thinking about how you would use/wear the bag.
 
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I have owned Hermes Evelyne s (GM! PM, TPM) for years. the PM is the size for me. Its a practical bag, but it never gave me a thrilled feeling. The GM is too big, the TPM is cute, but doesnt hold much. I have a casual lifestyle, but I don’t reach for my sauge Evelyne PM or etain TPM much.

also two Hermes sellier GM for DH (Those are amazing, but not as user friendly)

I just got the loewe mini puzzle. although I’m mainly an H person, the mini puzzle is one of my favorite bags. I took it traveling in Italy for three weeks. It held a ton (teo passports and covid vaccination cards; card case; valextra sun glass case (my other favorite thing); tube of hand sanitizer (not a mini); pill case; sometimes invisalyne case; pen and some paper). It’s lighter than the Evelyne; more discreet; smushes down flat; the pebbled leather even in my light off white looks like new. . . .And it’s adorable on (transitions well night/day) Goes with sweat pants or day dress to dinner without missing a beat :biggrin:
highly recommend!

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Love your mini puzzle but that tric trac stole the limelight :biggrin:
 
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Love your mini puzzle but that tric trac stole the limelight :biggrin:
Thanks! I’ll probably ‘borrow’ DHs tric trac sometime soon :biggrin: I also adore the valextra eye glass case

@?uestions , the mini puzzle is easy to get in and out of, mainly bc the pebbled leather is soft and in mini size the bag is somewhat structured. The flap, IMO makes me feel a bit safer from pick pockets bc it goes over the zipper. The handle doesn’t get in the way. But YMMV
 
Is it hard to get in and out of the mini puzzle? The location of the handle and flap makes me wonder if that makes things difficult.

The mini Puzzle is not hard to get in and out of, but I would not use it in situations where I am in a rush (ie, the zipper could potentially catch) but I haven’t had this issue and am particularly concerned. That said, the Evelyn (PM or TPM) is the easiest to get in and out of but feels less secure, and like the other poster, I am more concerned I could tear or rip at the flap closure so I rarely close it.

worth trying on both to get a feel if possible
 
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Are you shopping based on a bag colour you lack in your wardrobe ? Both bags are of different shapes and carry different too. If you merely want a crossbody, the evelyn and puzzle checks the box.

The puzzle has a top handle, so if you typically love to carry your bag via the handle, that could be your deciding factor. But it does look a tad small to slip into the crook of the arm.

Another point of consideration would be your usage and wardrobe. The evelyn does look more casual compared to the puzzle. So it might be easier to decide base on your wardrobe and what suits your style better .

Hope this helps a little in your decision
 
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