I didn’t even realize how cute the arms were before!The Chihiro hammock has grown on me too, so it's a good thing (for my bank account ...) it's out of stock! Although I tried a regular design in the shop and had mixed feelings - I love it in general but I'm not sure I love it on me. It looks great hand held with the 'flaps' out, but I liked it less with sides tucked in and the shoulder strap on, which is how I'd be more likely to carry it.
I did like the size though. Loewe's 'small' is not that small, which is good for someone like me. I'm a large person and I always carry a lot; YouTubers are often these tiny models going over how many lipsticks fit in their nanobags and I'm like OK but can I bring my book?Even though the frog flamenco is a "mini clutch" I can still fit a surprising amount in it:
- Kindle
- water bottle (A6 memobottle)
- phone (iPhone XS Max)
- coin cardholder
- tissues
- keys
It closes and I can even cinch the 'arms' in a little. I can also get a regular round half litre water bottle or my largest wallet in there, though obviously not with everything above. It's a great size, although I also have my eye on the next size up (still called 'clutch', but filed under 'medium' on the website ... they have one in the same blue as my Bo puzzle, I love it).
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I agree the t-shirts and jumpers are all big in this collection. I got the Chihiro t-shirt in an XL; it fits, and if I didn't want to pull it down over my hips, I could probably get in an L or even an M. According to their website an XL is a UK 14 - I'm a UK 24, maybe 20/22 on top (definitely way too plus size to normally fit in designer clothes).
Took the Kaonashi small hammock out on an art exhibition! Got a compliment from a guy passing me, that the bag is great! 
Took the Kaonashi small hammock out on an art exhibition! Got a compliment from a guy passing me, that the bag is great!
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Takes one to know one - like a tribe for the indoctrinated!!! (I saw a guy wearing last year's Totoro collab sweatshirts and just nodded like we were secret club members or something...)
Haha, totally! I wish I would see more pieces out in the wild. As much I as love having a lovely bag or other special piece, I also love to see those pieces on other people! It is actually pretty fun getting into a talk with other knowledgables in the city!
Must be Sharona's return or something! I have to say, this "in stock" filter must not be working appropriately or something. The flamenco doesn't show up with the simple "click" - only if you pull up the item individually or if it's in the selection list.
Also, this forum is singlehandedly the reason why my budget keeps getting worse and worse...
Must be Sharona's return or something! I have to say, this "in stock" filter must not be working appropriately or something. The flamenco doesn't show up with the simple "click" - only if you pull up the item individually or if it's in the selection list.
Also, this forum is singlehandedly the reason why my budget keeps getting worse and worse...
Same here. :-p When I was abstinent from the forum for a few years, it was way better for my savings… But still, I enjoy it so much. Just real crazy bag head…
Did you order the Flamenco?
Beautiful photo and I smiled because you are also a “No face” here heheTook the Kaonashi small hammock out on an art exhibition! Got a compliment from a guy passing me, that the bag is great!
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Hahaha, I refrained (with some difficulty) the first time and again this time on the flamenco. I have a very small number of Loewe x Spirited favorites I'd consider adding now (I think possibly only in the second-hand market at this time), plus need to actually get rid of some stuff that is less me-friendly than I thought, plus need to think about the next collaboration (!).
Yes agree. Definitely went a bit crazy this year with the collection. I'm still trying to part with my Boh mini hammock with little success! There's clearly a lot of stock this year overall and despite listing on a few platforms at below retail I'm not getting any offers. Haha.
Same problem - and when you take into account platform fees, shipping, insurance, etc., it adds up. Good luck! Suspect it'll go quickly if you're listing below retail!
I am super curious about volume of stock this year - a few items seem super super rare (e.g., Chihiro Amazona, that massive Chihiro sweater, Chihiro blanket, the biker jacket, some of the RTW sweaters) and then others seem SUPER common (e.g., mini susu hammock, the canvas tote, and then all of the t-shirts....). What algorithm did they use to determine numbers?!
It's been two weeks on VC and 4 weeks on a local reseller platform and nothing at all. Only one local buyer who then stole my pictures to post on VC and list for much higher. Reported her listing and got it taken down. Haha.
I think anything that's on the higher end price-wise (eg the Chihiro sweater, the Boro jacket, the biker jacket) would have been produced in small quantities, as well as anything that isn't deemed "cute" (eg Kaonashi items) - they may have been trying to rope in non Ghibli fans with the cuter items and produced them in larger quantities. My guess anyway.
Haha, that crossed my mind, too as I edited the photo…
What pieces do you consider to add?
I got more pieces in the end than I wanted to, initially I was only planning on one bag. But I loved the pieces too much and am actually happiest about the Kaonashi hammock which was‘t on my radar at all and which even on the ad photos did not thrill me so much until I saw it in real life in the store…
I am excited what they will choose for the last collab, I hope nothing I like too much for the sake of my bank account… But I am afraid it will be something I would want anyway…
