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#361
Alexa5 said:
For anyone on the fence about the Parker top handle, here are a couple pics of the tan/black signature. I had thought the top handle would work better for me than the normal Parker because it doesn't have the center compartment in the way, and I like to satchel carry. Unfortunately like the other Parker everything is just too tight, and I don't even carry much. I use fairly small bags.

I like the opening in the main compartment, but if you have that remotely full, all of the other pockets are too tight to use. They really need to figure out how to make this bag a bit more flexible, imo. I am returning it--I didn't even fully try it out--I could tell I would be fighting the size/small pockets.

Plus I don't like the strap as you can't make it short enough to work with satchel carrying. It would drop down too far under the bag. I just took a couple of quick pics before packing it back up. It is a pretty bag, but I don't love it.

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Oh I’m sorry it didn’t work for you! I know you were excited for it.

I’ll be watching for pics of the larger size. I’m not sure why they’ve made the sides so concave? I’m guessing to make it more structured but it just seems a bit extreme.
 
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#362
Syren said:
Oh I’m sorry it didn’t work for you! I know you were excited for it.

I’ll be watching for pics of the larger size. I’m not sure why they’ve made the sides so concave? I’m guessing to make it more structured but it just seems a bit extreme.
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Yeah, you will definitely want the larger size. I am not sure why they make this bag so hard to use. I can use small bags like the dinky because they have the right pockets and a little give. But the Parker has all of these pockets that are hard to use, and that is a pet peeve of mine. Do not put pockets in if you can't actually fit anything in there. lol
 
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#363
Alexa5 said:
For anyone on the fence about the Parker top handle, here are a couple pics of the tan/black signature. I had thought the top handle would work better for me than the normal Parker because it doesn't have the center compartment in the way, and I like to satchel carry. Unfortunately like the other Parker everything is just too tight, and I don't even carry much. I use fairly small bags.

I like the opening in the main compartment, but if you have that remotely full, all of the other pockets are too tight to use. They really need to figure out how to make this bag a bit more flexible, imo. I am returning it--I didn't even fully try it out--I could tell I would be fighting the size/small pockets.

Plus I don't like the strap as you can't make it short enough to work with satchel carrying. It would drop down too far under the bag. I just took a couple of quick pics before packing it back up. It is a pretty bag, but I don't love it.

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Do you know if it would fit a full size wallet? It really is a pretty bag!
 
#365
I want to try and make a Parker Top Handle work -- might have to downsize to a more flexible cosmetic case, but I think I can do it. The larger size is almost too much like a briefcase for me (and is actually bigger than I could ever fill with what I carry daily.)

Played with the Harmony in-store tonight and I like the bag itself, but the fact that the WHOLE center compartment, including the zip compartment, is suede, gave me pause. It's also REALLY expensive.

Put a backorder in for the glovetanned colorblock kisslock frame bag 23 in slate. Considering the patchwork Riley, but I also want something in fuchsia and Instagram had a Riley in that color that doesn't seem to be for spring thus far.
 
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#366
shoes+handbags said:
Do you know if it would fit a full size wallet? It really is a pretty bag!
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It is the depth that is tight. That said a long wallet would probably be tight. This bag fit in a fairly small box without being cramped. The main thing is you just have to be okay with mainly using the center compartment only as you won’t fit much in the pockets if the center is full. There is a front pocket you can squeeze a phone into but I just felt like getting things in and out in the tight space would bother me.
 
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#367
zjones said:
I want to try and make a Parker Top Handle work -- might have to downsize to a more flexible cosmetic case, but I think I can do it. The larger size is almost too much like a briefcase for me (and is actually bigger than I could ever fill with what I carry daily.)

Played with the Harmony in-store tonight and I like the bag itself, but the fact that the WHOLE center compartment, including the zip compartment, is suede, gave me pause. It's also REALLY expensive.

Put a backorder in for the glovetanned colorblock kisslock frame bag 23 in slate. Considering the patchwork Riley, but I also want something in fuchsia and Instagram had a Riley in that color that doesn't seem to be for spring thus far.
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Do you have a pic of the patchwork Riley?
 
#372
Alexa5 said:
It is the depth that is tight. That said a long wallet would probably be tight. This bag fit in a fairly small box without being cramped. The main thing is you just have to be okay with mainly using the center compartment only as you won’t fit much in the pockets if the center is full. There is a front pocket you can squeeze a phone into but I just felt like getting things in and out in the tight space would bother me.
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Thank you for your input!
 
#373
Satcheldoll said:
Yes, yes, no and yes. [emoji23]
It's a small bag but I can fit quite bit. I did a quick what fits pic. It can fit a little bit more. If you're usually a medium to large bag person it could be a good weekend bag. I can actually carry it through the week.View attachment 4323918View attachment 4323919View attachment 4323920View attachment 4323921View attachment 4323922View attachment 4323923
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That is actually super practical inside wise.. with the card holders and such. That mouse is adorable.. is a coin pouch?
 
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#375
Alexa5 said:
For anyone on the fence about the Parker top handle, here are a couple pics of the tan/black signature. I had thought the top handle would work better for me than the normal Parker because it doesn't have the center compartment in the way, and I like to satchel carry. Unfortunately like the other Parker everything is just too tight, and I don't even carry much. I use fairly small bags.

I like the opening in the main compartment, but if you have that remotely full, all of the other pockets are too tight to use. They really need to figure out how to make this bag a bit more flexible, imo. I am returning it--I didn't even fully try it out--I could tell I would be fighting the size/small pockets.

Plus I don't like the strap as you can't make it short enough to work with satchel carrying. It would drop down too far under the bag. I just took a couple of quick pics before packing it back up. It is a pretty bag, but I don't love it.

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Hey, if it's not love back ya go! honestly, it looks troublesome to get in/out of?
 
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