Marco Tagliaferri
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Does anyone own both a Balenciaga Work and a Marco Tagliaferri Medium Satchel? I am debating which one to get for a daily work bag (business casual at an investment firm) and am unsure as to which might be better for me. For reference, I'm petite - 5'2". I am looking for a stylish lightweight black leather bag and have narrowed it down to these two. Any advice would be appreciated!
you AND the bag are gorgeous! Is that a large?
Haven't put her away yet, she's going to have to last through another rainy day today
Medium size fits you well. MT looks good even if stuffed. Love it!
Haven't put her away yet, she's going to have to last through another rainy day today
Common MT, hurry up our Black Small already!!!!
They're must be short on the leather. This is a torture, I tell you...
thanks chaussure & imvholic!
The small straps sort of can but it looks a little funny lol
oops! my bad!
I meant to get back to you and life got in the way...
The handles are gorgeous and sturdy and I can wear them easily, even over a winter leather jacket with the large MT filled to the brim -- and beyond
(I've completely taken off the strap as I never use it -- and haven't missed it in the least.)There should be no problem with this in the overhead bin. Under your plane seat may be a bit more of a chore, depending on how much you stuff in it (it can take a huge amount) and the size of the seats. It will slouch and smush, but some domestic flights when you're traveling cattle class may be a bit iffy.
The pros of this bag for travel. It's light light light, meaning almost all the weight is dependent what you put in it, not the bag itself... When you're traveling long and have a fair bit of walking and every ounce counts, this is a godsend! The handles are lovely and sturdy and don't seem to ever slip off the shoulder. The closeness of the bag to your body when carried this way adds extra security.
(Speaking of security, when I was doing a shorter train journey, I threw my B-bag City in the MT when I was in a dodgy area... The handles on the MT are so well-made that no one would consider me an easy mark... I also like that it is stylish yet unidentifiable whereas LV screams take me, I'm a tourist.)
On the cons, the bag is quite thin so if there is anything delicate (breakable) inside, you'll need to protect it further. (Keep in mind that whilst I say it is thin, it's also quite hardy -- I've had sharp objects with nary a rip.) ...My biggest bugbear is the placement of the interior pocket and/or lack of an exterior one for things such as your boarding pass and wallet/passport/identification.
All in all, I think this bag is a brilliant for travel!
oops! my bad!
I meant to get back to you and life got in the way...
The handles are gorgeous and sturdy and I can wear them easily, even over a winter leather jacket with the large MT filled to the brim -- and beyond
There should be no problem with this in the overhead bin. Under your plane seat may be a bit more of a chore, depending on how much you stuff in it (it can take a huge amount) and the size of the seats. It will slouch and smush, but some domestic flights when you're traveling cattle class may be a bit iffy.
The pros of this bag for travel. It's light light light, meaning almost all the weight is dependent what you put in it, not the bag itself... When you're traveling long and have a fair bit of walking and every ounce counts, this is a godsend! The handles are lovely and sturdy and don't seem to ever slip off the shoulder. The closeness of the bag to your body when carried this way adds extra security.
(Speaking of security, when I was doing a shorter train journey, I threw my B-bag City in the MT when I was in a dodgy area... The handles on the MT are so well-made that no one would consider me an easy mark... I also like that it is stylish yet unidentifiable whereas LV screams take me, I'm a tourist.)
On the cons, the bag is quite thin so if there is anything delicate (breakable) inside, you'll need to protect it further. (Keep in mind that whilst I say it is thin, it's also quite hardy -- I've had sharp objects with nary a rip.) ...My biggest bugbear is the placement of the interior pocket and/or lack of an exterior one for things such as your boarding pass and wallet/passport/identification.
All in all, I think this bag is a brilliant for travel!
GREAT REVIEW
Hi all!
After returning the medium black with silver HW, and pre-ordering the small black, I have changed my mind again and took advantage of the coupon that Erica gave, so I ordered the medium black with gold hardware!!!
I know, I am usually a stable person, but this MT has driven me crazy!
I expected more at the beginning, but I thought and thought about it, and I was looking at your pictures and decided that despite some flaws that this bag has, I want it!
I really like the look of this one, imo the gold hardware is better for my needs and does the bag justice!
Also, the leather seems better and slouchier than the one I sent back and overall I am happy!
BUT, as I am mad with the details, I searched all the bag for imperfections! The leather is thin but durable as you all have said, and it is smooth allover, except from a tiny-tiny spot, on the front of the bag. It is a real tiny scuff and it is visible when you look the bag from the side (not ''face to face''). A tiny spot on the leather is not so smooth and you can see it sticking out when you look the bag from the side. Believe me it is TINY, I know I am mad!!!! Of course I am keeping the bag, but I have it in my mind, as I read that the leather is durable (as far as I remember, there was a post where the lady that wrote said that she tries to scuff it, but she can't)!!
Please tell me I am overreacting and I have to enjoy my bag! My boyfriend says that no one else would have noticed it! Has someone else noticed something like that or all the other bags are 1000% perfect except mine?
After returning the medium black with silver HW, and pre-ordering the small black, I have changed my mind again and took advantage of the coupon that Erica gave, so I ordered the medium black with gold hardware!!!
I know, I am usually a stable person, but this MT has driven me crazy!
I expected more at the beginning, but I thought and thought about it, and I was looking at your pictures and decided that despite some flaws that this bag has, I want it!
I really like the look of this one, imo the gold hardware is better for my needs and does the bag justice!
Also, the leather seems better and slouchier than the one I sent back and overall I am happy!
BUT, as I am mad with the details, I searched all the bag for imperfections! The leather is thin but durable as you all have said, and it is smooth allover, except from a tiny-tiny spot, on the front of the bag. It is a real tiny scuff and it is visible when you look the bag from the side (not ''face to face''). A tiny spot on the leather is not so smooth and you can see it sticking out when you look the bag from the side. Believe me it is TINY, I know I am mad!!!! Of course I am keeping the bag, but I have it in my mind, as I read that the leather is durable (as far as I remember, there was a post where the lady that wrote said that she tries to scuff it, but she can't)!!
Please tell me I am overreacting and I have to enjoy my bag! My boyfriend says that no one else would have noticed it! Has someone else noticed something like that or all the other bags are 1000% perfect except mine?
Erica please tell me that I am crazy
You are not crazy
It's all what makes you happy or annoys you about things...these bags are definitely not for the perfectionist fashionista...they have little markings and differentiations throughout the leather that add character in the eyes of their designer...it's that casual slouchy Bohemian look that they are going for.