I absolutely love this bag, but a friend who owns one has mentioned that the design of the strap is such that it can become detached rather easily. I'd love to know if any of you have experienced this, and if the problem is serious enough to be super annoying. It's the only thing keeping me from buying this bag. Thanks!
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Problem with Givenchy mini antigona strap
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I’ve had the small antigona for almost 2 years and the strap has become detached for no reason about 5 times in the 5 years. I love the bag enough to let it not bother me too much. Fortunately nothing has ever fallen out.
I had this issue as well but what I do with all my bags - since the Antigona is basically flawless except for the pesky strap - is either put a cheap matching keychain ring around both connecting parts of the bag (the bag ring and the strap ring - do not do this with a fresh manicure) or do the same with a keychain that works as a bag charm. Remember it has to go around BOTH the connector piece on the bag and the connector piece on the strap. Then connect them anyways. It acts as insurance if they disconnect. Here are the ones I used. I took them off my Antigona mini since I’m selling it. 
The top one is the cheap ring which you almost never notice. It is a pain to put on and take off and you may need a butter knife. The other two are easy to put on but obviously cost a little more. Alternatively you can just connect the two pieces and put clear take to close up one of the straps.
The top one is the cheap ring which you almost never notice. It is a pain to put on and take off and you may need a butter knife. The other two are easy to put on but obviously cost a little more. Alternatively you can just connect the two pieces and put clear take to close up one of the straps.
That happens on my Givenchy Nightingale messenger bag a lot and it really annoys me. If I knew that this happened so frequently I would not have bought the bag because it makes me think twice about using it. I always have to have my hand read to grab the bag if it slips off, which is really annoying.
Buttercup118, I totally agree that the bag seems pretty flawless, at least to me, if not for this strap situation. I just find it completely baffling that Givenchy has done nothing to correct this design flaw.
Thanks so much to everyone for your input and advice.
Thanks so much to everyone for your input and advice.
While posters have mentioned this before, I have several antigonas and nightingales in various sizes and have never had this issue.
Perhaps try it out in store before purchasing if you are concerned.
Perhaps try it out in store before purchasing if you are concerned.
highend, I so wish that I could try it, but I unfortunately don't live near a boutique. So happy to hear that you haven't had a problem with it. That's encouraging! I think I may go ahead and order it so that I can at least check it out properly.
I had another thought - would it be possible to use another strap on this bag? I'm thinking that if it is possible, the strap from my Fendi By the Way could work.
I had another thought - would it be possible to use another strap on this bag? I'm thinking that if it is possible, the strap from my Fendi By the Way could work.
It really doesn't help if you try it in store. It's easy to detach the straps from the bag so how could you tell if it will come off with wear? It's not like it happens every single time so just because you try it on once in a store and the strap stays put, doesn't mean that it will not come off when you wear it.
I had the Mini Antigona and the strap came off quite frequently, but it would always be on one side only. It drove me insane and I'm glad I sold the bag. The tiny little opening annoyed me anyway and the strap always coming off was the second reason for me to resell it. No regrets and I'd never purchase it again
I had the Mini Antigona and the strap came off quite frequently, but it would always be on one side only. It drove me insane and I'm glad I sold the bag. The tiny little opening annoyed me anyway and the strap always coming off was the second reason for me to resell it. No regrets and I'd never purchase it again
I’ve looked into and they’re so expensive - naturally depending on what designer, material and hardware you’re working with. I prefer my bag charm around both connector pieces and connect them anyways method.
If anyone is interested, I posted the auction listing on the “your auction listings” forum.
Yes! Mine is 2 months old and the strap on one side has already slipped off 4 times! Ugh...I still love the bag but I can see this becoming a reason I would sell it sooner rather than ever.
Lol I've always had this problem too I thought it was just me! particularly when I'm seated wearing it crossbody and when I get up then I notice it's detached. it is really quite annoying and happens to me pretty frequently like one out of four times but I do really like the bag and its the only flaw so I'm happy to live with it. I do not baby the bag even in the rain and it still looks brand new
Story of my life - maybe a bit dramatic but not too far off reality. Connect the strap to the bag and put a keychain around BOTH rings so it catches them together (otherwise you just have extra weight).
i just use this round spring snap hook clip i bought from amazon
