METALLIC BAGS - Show me your metal...

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#48
ElainePG said:
It's a stunner, Maice! I keep eying that bag whenever I see it on a department store's web site, but I have yet to take the plunge. :p I adore the cross-hatch pattern; it really sets off the platinum.
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Thank you, Elaine! :D It's a very nice, practical bag - waterproof, super light, and it's more "dressy" than the usual Le Pliage bags so it can be dressed up or down. I agree with you on the pattern too. It's my only metallic bag so far. :smile1:
 
#49
Maice said:
Thank you, Elaine! :D It's a very nice, practical bag - waterproof, super light, and it's more "dressy" than the usual Le Pliage bags so it can be dressed up or down. I agree with you on the pattern too. It's my only metallic bag so far. :smile1:
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So far??? Does that mean we can expect to see more? :D

My next bag purchase (in 2015, or December 2014 if there's a sale) will be... be still, my beating heart!... a full-sized black bag. I know, I know... booooooring! But when I took inventory, I realized that with all my gorgeous bags, that was one thing I actually didn't own! I have a couple of black mini bags, which are fine for weekends, but don't hold enough for during the week.

So now I'm doing research. I want to find something that's about 12" across, and 9" high. Not too fussy. And excellent quality. Possibly a Bal city, but there is also Mulberry that has caught my eye. We shall see!
 
#50
ElainePG said:
So far??? Does that mean we can expect to see more? :D

My next bag purchase (in 2015, or December 2014 if there's a sale) will be... be still, my beating heart!... a full-sized black bag. I know, I know... booooooring! But when I took inventory, I realized that with all my gorgeous bags, that was one thing I actually didn't own! I have a couple of black mini bags, which are fine for weekends, but don't hold enough for during the week.

So now I'm doing research. I want to find something that's about 12" across, and 9" high. Not too fussy. And excellent quality. Possibly a Bal city, but there is also Mulberry that has caught my eye. We shall see!
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I seriously see myself purchasing another metallic bag in the future (not right now or in the near future since I'm *still* bag content :p , but whenever that next time will be :giggles:) - I loved looking at your metallic bags Elaine, as well as at the other bags posted in this thread. :D


From how you described your collection, I agree that a big black bag is in order :tup: A City is great, of course - but after seeing your Alexa (and I know another gal in the Prada subforum who recently just got herself an Alexa as well, and loves it as much as you love yours) - Mulberry seems like another excellent candidate. I'd be very interested to see what you get for your birthday in December :graucho:
 
#52
I tried.
With silver.
And failed.
Also looked @ mulberry's metallic mushroom color dreamily.
But didn't take plunge.

Work well for some, who enjoy shine & color matching versatility.
Others feel metallic is tacky & too flash.

Go with your gut.
And commit less money than to neutral bags.
Would be my advice.
See how it goes, for you.

Hope helps.
 
#53
Shelby33 said:
What do you all think of them? I'm interested in one but not sure. Can you wear them year round?
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Are you talking metallic, as in chrome-finished, or just the leather treatment?

Depending on your budget, Bottega Veneta makes some very nice muted metallic finish leather bags. You can also find BV on the resale market for less. I have owned a few metallic finished bags, and it was a nice muted changed of pace, but still glam. Do you have your eye on something in particular?

You didn't ask, but also consider the staying power: BV metallic finish bags wear very nicely over time (years) with wear showing up on the handles and corners first; even then the wear fits in with the finish on the bag and doesn't look bad. Mulberry and other more expensive bags also have a great reputation for metallics.

Here is an example of a metallic finish on BV's Cervo Hobo bag; I've seen this in person, and it's just lovely.
 

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#55
indiaink said:
Are you talking metallic, as in chrome-finished, or just the leather treatment?

Depending on your budget, Bottega Veneta makes some very nice muted metallic finish leather bags. You can also find BV on the resale market for less. I have owned a few metallic finished bags, and it was a nice muted changed of pace, but still glam. Do you have your eye on something in particular?

You didn't ask, but also consider the staying power: BV metallic finish bags wear very nicely over time (years) with wear showing up on the handles and corners first; even then the wear fits in with the finish on the bag and doesn't look bad. Mulberry and other more expensive bags also have a great reputation for metallics.

Here is an example of a metallic finish on BV's Cervo Hobo bag; I've seen this in person, and it's just lovely.
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That is beautiful!
 
#57
remainsilly said:
I tried.
With silver.
And failed.
Also looked @ mulberry's metallic mushroom color dreamily.
But didn't take plunge.

Work well for some, who enjoy shine & color matching versatility.
Others feel metallic is tacky & too flash.

Go with your gut.
And commit less money than to neutral bags.
Would be my advice.
See how it goes, for you.

Hope helps.
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I was actually thinking of silver... Just don't think I'd be comfortable with it...
 
#58
Silver is a neutral for me, gunmetal too

Only way to try is to try (with real bags before you buy)

but

I don't see the point in pushing yourself into something you're not comfortable with :shrugs:
 
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