If you don't love it don't keep it. I love my Lizzy too. I don't own the Roxy cross body so I can not do a comparison. I do own small Roxy which I'm actually using today. I think not having the leather strip on the top by the zipper makes it seem flimsy at first but mine is quite sturdy and super light which I enjoy. I hope that helps a little.Hello hello!
Several years ago I purchased an Lizzy in the black camo and it become one of my all-time favorite bags.
This past weekend I found a Roxy Crossbody in the amethyst color (dark purple is my favorite color) on sale so I grabbed it. However...I'm feeling kind of...underwhelmed? The quality just seems a bit cheaper than the Lizzy, especially with the metal details and the zipper pulls.
Is the Roxy meant to be a simpler design than the Lizzy? I know the MSRP is much less, even though the size is comparable. I'm just on the fence now about keeping it.
MZ Wallace Bags (Opinions on MZ Wallace Bags, Part 2)
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Yes, Bea, it is very carefully stuffed...and stored where not smooshed. Most are stuffed with paper stuffing, or those air-packs that come in shipments [emoji403] i.e. Amazon
Hello hello!
Several years ago I purchased an Lizzy in the black camo and it become one of my all-time favorite bags.
This past weekend I found a Roxy Crossbody in the amethyst color (dark purple is my favorite color) on sale so I grabbed it. However...I'm feeling kind of...underwhelmed? The quality just seems a bit cheaper than the Lizzy, especially with the metal details and the zipper pulls.
Is the Roxy meant to be a simpler design than the Lizzy? I know the MSRP is much less, even though the size is comparable. I'm just on the fence now about keeping it.
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I know what you mean about the quality feeling different. I think the design is meant to be simpler and the positive aspect of that is that the bag is nice and light. But I feel that the positive is more than offset by the loss of structure that the strip of leather along the zippers adds. Also, the large stitching on the Roxy series makes it less refined, IMO. There have been numerous quality issues with more recent items.
I agree Namkha. Have introduced a friend to MZ. And, while I do like that she likes my Small Roxy, I try to explain the difference of - for example - a Lizzy - from a few years ago. Subtle, yet huge. But, probs only to us geeks [emoji851]. The leather trim, the red edging details..i.e., rose gold hardware on top of that... Roxy series is a little floppier, front pockets not as pretty pleated or as deep, pulls chintzier. But..., side slip pockets, cross body strap, flat shoulder straps. And...if you give it a chance..you might find qualities that you like that you didn't expect. Lies flat for storage/pack for travel. Like finding a mate..., you have to kiss a lot of [emoji196] to find a prince [emoji146]. They all have their qualities. There unfortunately is no perfect purse, or man...People Magazine said who...Dwayne Johnson...eh..an afternoon..or two [emoji6]
...or three. Okay, i'll take one for the team and keep him for a week.
I store flat. No issues - BUT - store the Roxy styles with the straps straight out. If you fold them down and stack anything on top of the bag, the strap edges leave an impression in the bedford nylon.
Hello hello!
Several years ago I purchased an Lizzy in the black camo and it become one of my all-time favorite bags.
This past weekend I found a Roxy Crossbody in the amethyst color (dark purple is my favorite color) on sale so I grabbed it. However...I'm feeling kind of...underwhelmed? The quality just seems a bit cheaper than the Lizzy, especially with the metal details and the zipper pulls.
Is the Roxy meant to be a simpler design than the Lizzy? I know the MSRP is much less, even though the size is comparable. I'm just on the fence now about keeping it.
Agree with Namkha.