Official MOYNAT Thread

[MadTulip]

Hi I have the Gabrielle clutch and use it mainly for lunch/dinner outings where all I really ever need to bring along is a few cards, my mobile phone, car keys and a pack of tissues. It's great because if the seating space is small, I don't have to worry too much about where I can place the bag than if I carried out a bigger bag.

Since I have to use my phone to take the photos, I have substituted my regular small pack of tissues with a large one to represent the space where my phone would normally take up.
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In all, I've managed to fit in the large pack of tissues, a pack of wet wipes, 1 lip gloss, 1 lipstick, 1 small cardholder and a bigger cardholder with a zipper compartment and 5 card slots. If you have larger sized items that are hard, closing the clutch might be an issue even if everything can fit inside. From the photo, the clutch looks stuffed but there is no problem with closing it up because the tissue pack is soft. The closure is fine and the side edges are not distorted. With this clutch, the depth space is limited. For hard items, I think 3 mobile phones would be just about right. I have ever carried a kindle, my mobile and a power bank around the same size as the phone and it could all fit inside just fine but anymore than that would be a squeeze.
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Thank you for this detailed description, it is very helpful.

Would you say the Gabrielle Clutch is not a substitute for a small messenger bag? It looks like the bag fits a lot but cannot double as a work to dinner bag unless one carries little in the way of work documents, notebooks, etc.

 

[Bagaholic222]

They have said no to my Gabrielle Reporter SO
Wondering if I should get a Gabrielle clutch instead ...

They are quite different bags - the reporter is much more casual everyday whereas the clutch is more refined. I haven't seen either bag in person but I think both bags are fantastic. You should consider how you will be using the bag so that you can make a more informed decision.

 

[m220888]

Thank you for this detailed description, it is very helpful.

Would you say the Gabrielle Clutch is not a substitute for a small messenger bag? It looks like the bag fits a lot but cannot double as a work to dinner bag unless one carries little in the way of work documents, notebooks, etc.

You're right. I think it fits just about as much as other clutches out there but it's definitely no substitute for a small messenger bag. Once you have all the basic stuff placed in, there really isn't much room for other things besides small items like a lip gloss or mini hand sanitiser bottle that can just be dropped in between the odd spaces left. As you've correctly assumed, it wouldn't really be suitable for the work part unless all you're carrying along is a thin notebook and pen.

 

[Happycantwait]

Hi I have the Gabrielle clutch and use it mainly for lunch/dinner outings where all I really ever need to bring along is a few cards, my mobile phone, car keys and a pack of tissues. It's great because if the seating space is small, I don't have to worry too much about where I can place the bag than if I carried out a bigger bag.

Since I have to use my phone to take the photos, I have substituted my regular small pack of tissues with a large one to represent the space where my phone would normally take up.
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In all, I've managed to fit in the large pack of tissues, a pack of wet wipes, 1 lip gloss, 1 lipstick, 1 small cardholder and a bigger cardholder with a zipper compartment and 5 card slots. If you have larger sized items that are hard, closing the clutch might be an issue even if everything can fit inside. From the photo, the clutch looks stuffed but there is no problem with closing it up because the tissue pack is soft. The closure is fine and the side edges are not distorted. With this clutch, the depth space is limited. For hard items, I think 3 mobile phones would be just about right. I have ever carried a kindle, my mobile and a power bank around the same size as the phone and it could all fit inside just fine but anymore than that would be a squeeze.
View attachment 5048725Do more than I expected. Did you buy it online and if so where?

Thank you so much. Actually looks like it holds more than I expected. Did you buy it online? If so where?

 

[m220888]

Thank you so much. Actually looks like it holds more than I expected. Did you buy it online? If so where?

I bought it directly from the store last year. I’m not sure if they are continuing with the production of the Gabrielle clutch with the new direction the brand is taking but it shouldn’t be an issue if you wanted to get one now.

 

[bits of ivory]

Hi I have the Gabrielle clutch and use it mainly for lunch/dinner outings where all I really ever need to bring along is a few cards, my mobile phone, car keys and a pack of tissues. It's great because if the seating space is small, I don't have to worry too much about where I can place the bag than if I carried out a bigger bag.

Since I have to use my phone to take the photos, I have substituted my regular small pack of tissues with a large one to represent the space where my phone would normally take up.
View attachment 5048718
In all, I've managed to fit in the large pack of tissues, a pack of wet wipes, 1 lip gloss, 1 lipstick, 1 small cardholder and a bigger cardholder with a zipper compartment and 5 card slots. If you have larger sized items that are hard, closing the clutch might be an issue even if everything can fit inside. From the photo, the clutch looks stuffed but there is no problem with closing it up because the tissue pack is soft. The closure is fine and the side edges are not distorted. With this clutch, the depth space is limited. For hard items, I think 3 mobile phones would be just about right. I have ever carried a kindle, my mobile and a power bank around the same size as the phone and it could all fit inside just fine but anymore than that would be a squeeze.
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Here is what my Gabrielle Reporter holds: one lipstick, two phones, a silk-in compact wallet, a pack of wet wipes and a pack of tissues. There is still room for keys.

It’s such a great bag a pity they don’t make these anymore not even SO.

 

[Happycantwait]

I bought it directly from the store last year. I’m not sure if they are continuing with the production of the Gabrielle clutch with the new direction the brand is taking but it shouldn’t be an issue if you wanted to get one now.

Would love to but can’t right now. Huge remodel starting on house soon. I was afraid it might be hard to get later.

 

[m220888]

Would love to but can’t right now. Huge remodel starting on house soon. I was afraid it might be hard to get later.

I'm quite sure you'll still be able to get it later if you do decide to. I've always seen it at the store and at the time when I bought mine, there were many options available that I could already purchase and take home there and then whether it was the classic or seasonal colours in GHW and PHW. As much as I love it, I don't think it is as popular as the Gabrielle BB or PM.

 

[bits of ivory]

This is 6 years late but I want to confirm whether they do have a date code for all of the models? I have seen a bag with a date code (in one of the corners where the stitches are) while others do not have it.

The Flori has a code

 

[suhjinoc]

The Flori has a code

Thank you for the info! so now the new ones will have codes.. It is a good thing in a long run, but the problem is my ramesh era bag still won't have one hahaha

 

[konacoffee]

So I decided to hop on the Josephine train and am quite glad I took advantage of the legacy offer to nab the PM size in Winter Green/Blacj. I'm not going to say it was an instant love, but I'm pleasantly surprised by how easy it is to maneuver.

What really sold me on it was the possibility of using it with my Art/Graphic strap. It looks like a piece of art when paired with it! Not my usual style, but I'm loving how modern and bold it looks together.

I also paired the strap with some of my other bags. Love it on my Cabotins, Danse, and Cambridge Satchel Bag. Not so much on the Rejane BB because I think it's a bit unbalanced due to the hardware mismatch on the thickness of the strap.

Lowkey disappointed the strap clips are too small to go on my medium Loewe Puzzle. I was really excited for the possibility of matching them, but unfortunately it's not meant to be.

 

[konacoffee]

One more pic! Graphic strap with the Danse MM in Boreal Green nubuck.

 

[optimisticqt]

@konacoffee
Awesome and super helpful photos! I actually went way back for your review of the Danse. Asked SCP but they said the black & cognac combo is sold out .
Enjoy your collection in good health.

 

[konacoffee]

@konacoffee
Awesome and super helpful photos! I actually went way back for your review of the Danse.

I'm always glad to share my photos with the forum! I'm happy to hear you found it useful.

 

[bits of ivory]

Thank you for the info! so now the new ones will have codes.. It is a good thing in a long run, but the problem is my ramesh era bag still won't have one hahaha

I would look up close if I were to purchase any of the new bags. I cannot unsee the messy edge paint at the corners of this Flori on display.