Mansur Gavriel Next re-launch: March 29 2016 at 11 am EST - what are you going to get?

#16
Violet Bleu said:
Oh no! [emoji47] That's the exact bag that I've been wanting since forever! Please tell me why you don't like it. My main concern was the fragility of the leather. I don't know if I could handle all of the scuffing and imperfections that seem so prominent with this leather. [emoji22]
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Violet Bleu, you need to see the bag, you very well might like the vege leather. I don't because it is quite stiff BUT don't go by what I said because I am pretty sure I am on the minority side - most like that leather.

That mini mini bag is super adorable, it truly is! If I knew the leather was going to soften up, I am sure I would use it. I don't know what to tell you in regards to the fragility of the leather as I have not used it. It's just the stiffness of the leather I don't like. If I would have had the opportunity to touch vege leather somewhere, I would not have purchased it but she is still cute, she looks pretty on my handbags shelf :smile:
 
#17
Violet Bleu said:
Oh no! [emoji47] That's the exact bag that I've been wanting since forever! Please tell me why you don't like it. My main concern was the fragility of the leather. I don't know if I could handle all of the scuffing and imperfections that seem so prominent with this leather. [emoji22]
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i actually love the "imperfections" on my MG bags. i own both the bucket and lady bags in the black/marina combo and haven't stopped using them since their deliveries to my residence. :P. i really love how light these bags are. prior to my MG purchases, i was using my céline luggage totes and chloe marcie bags, both of which the styles are much heavier than the MGs in comparison.

i don't throw my bags around or anything, but i also don't baby them. i do, however, condition them with chamberlain's leather milk about once a month. this conditioner really gives my bags a nice shine and minimize the surficial scuffs and scratches.
 
#18
LadyD21 said:
Violet Bleu, you need to see the bag, you very well might like the vege leather. I don't because it is quite stiff BUT don't go by what I said because I am pretty sure I am on the minority side - most like that leather.

That mini mini bag is super adorable, it truly is! If I knew the leather was going to soften up, I am sure I would use it. I don't know what to tell you in regards to the fragility of the leather as I have not used it. It's just the stiffness of the leather I don't like. If I would have had the opportunity to touch vege leather somewhere, I would not have purchased it but she is still cute, she looks pretty on my handbags shelf :smile:
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the leather does soften over time, but not so much that the shapes loses itself (make sense?).
 
#23
I'm nervous about the quality. The last two batches have had some issues, i.e. the smell to the calf bags and the embossing being more surface than deeply imprinted. I want a black/ballerina something, but I'm a little nervous since I have the earlier batch bags that are of outstanding quality.
 
#26
LadyD21 said:
Violet Bleu, you need to see the bag, you very well might like the vege leather. I don't because it is quite stiff BUT don't go by what I said because I am pretty sure I am on the minority side - most like that leather.

That mini mini bag is super adorable, it truly is! If I knew the leather was going to soften up, I am sure I would use it. I don't know what to tell you in regards to the fragility of the leather as I have not used it. It's just the stiffness of the leather I don't like. If I would have had the opportunity to touch vege leather somewhere, I would not have purchased it but she is still cute, she looks pretty on my handbags shelf :smile:
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Thank you for the thoughtful response! I'm not sure if I will like the stiff feel of the leather. I love the look of it but don't know if I can handle the scratches and scuff marks. I really wish that MG had a good return policy because I don't want to be stuck with an unused bag.
 
#27
shopping247 said:
i actually love the "imperfections" on my MG bags. i own both the bucket and lady bags in the black/marina combo and haven't stopped using them since their deliveries to my residence. :P. i really love how light these bags are. prior to my MG purchases, i was using my céline luggage totes and chloe marcie bags, both of which the styles are much heavier than the MGs in comparison.

i don't throw my bags around or anything, but i also don't baby them. i do, however, condition them with chamberlain's leather milk about once a month. this conditioner really gives my bags a nice shine and minimize the surficial scuffs and scratches.
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Thanks for adding another perspective! I guess that I am so hesitant because I don't have any bags that are this type of leather. I am used to the durability of goat leather, calfskin, and coated canvas. The most delicate leather I have is distressed lambskin. That leather does not scratch though. The stiffest leather I have is a structured calfskin crossbody that I just adore, but the MG leather seems a lot stiffer than anything I have personal experience with. 😐
 
#28
Violet Bleu said:
Thanks for adding another perspective! I guess that I am so hesitant because I don't have any bags that are this type of leather. I am used to the durability of goat leather, calfskin, and coated canvas. The most delicate leather I have is distressed lambskin. That leather does not scratch though. The stiffest leather I have is a structured calfskin crossbody that I just adore, but the MG leather seems a lot stiffer than anything I have personal experience with. 😐
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I don't have or know of any other brand handbag that resemble vege leather; I wish their was so we could get a feel for that kind of leather. One thing I agree with shopping247 is the bucket bag sure is light! My mini mini felt like I had nothing on my shoulder (empty bag) it really is super light!
 
#29
Violet Bleu said:
Thanks for adding another perspective! I guess that I am so hesitant because I don't have any bags that are this type of leather. I am used to the durability of goat leather, calfskin, and coated canvas. The most delicate leather I have is distressed lambskin. That leather does not scratch though. The stiffest leather I have is a structured calfskin crossbody that I just adore, but the MG leather seems a lot stiffer than anything I have personal experience with. [emoji52]
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This is exactly where I am at!
 
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