Proenza Schouler PS1 bag

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Hi, I think the PS1 is relatively safe with all zipped pockets inside.

I know a tpf:er lost her wallet in the Paris subway, but she had a LV Neverfull with open top (no zipper or flap). It was a pick-pocketer.

I'd feel a lot safer with the PS1 though.
 
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Elliespurse said:
Hi, I think the PS1 is relatively safe with all zipped pockets inside.

I know a tpf:er lost her wallet in the Paris subway, but she had a LV Neverfull with open top (no zipper or flap). It was a pick-pocketer.

I'd feel a lot safer with the PS1 though.
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Thanks, elliespurse!! You are right, with the zippered pockets, I suppose I could just forgo a wallet and put my CC and cash inside the innermost zipped pocket. I think maybe I should stop reading horror stories on the internet. :smile1:
 
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makingtea said:
Thanks, elliespurse!! You are right, with the zippered pockets, I suppose I could just forgo a wallet and put my CC and cash inside the innermost zipped pocket. I think maybe I should stop reading horror stories on the internet. :smile1:
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I don't think you should worry either! You could also use the zippered room on the back of the bag, I use that a lot myself.
 
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makingtea said:
I have a medium PS1 I am thinking of taking to Europe (Paris and London) during my one-week vacation this summer. So far I love my PS1 as an everyday bag, and I know it could fit everything I need for daily excursions, but my worry is that because it doesn't zip shut I might be a target for pick-pocketers...
I don't plan on dressing like a tourist, but I will be visiting touristy areas (Louvre, Montmartre, Tour Eiffel, Notre Dame, etc) and probably taking the metro at some point. Has anyone traveled to Paris with their PS1? I want it to travel with me because I love it dearly, but would leave it at home if it's too much of a risk. I could say I will be hyper aware of my surroundings all the time but I know that is not always the case.
What do you all think? Any advice would be really appreciated!
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I have lived in London for 4 years and never had an issue with my bags, also spent a lot of time in Paris. The biggest thing to remember is you keep your bag in your lap at a restaurant, not hanging on the back of the chair. Paris is worst for petty theft, just keep it zippered when in touristy/public areas. Also, especially at train stations in Paris, there are a lot of gypsies so just stay away from them and if anyone comes at you wanting to sign a petition on a clip board, say no and walk away. :). HAVE FUN!!! I think the ps1 will make an EXCELLENT TRAVEL BAG
 
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makingtea said:
I have a medium PS1 I am thinking of taking to Europe (Paris and London) during my one-week vacation this summer. So far I love my PS1 as an everyday bag, and I know it could fit everything I need for daily excursions, but my worry is that because it doesn't zip shut I might be a target for pick-pocketers...
I don't plan on dressing like a tourist, but I will be visiting touristy areas (Louvre, Montmartre, Tour Eiffel, Notre Dame, etc) and probably taking the metro at some point. Has anyone traveled to Paris with their PS1? I want it to travel with me because I love it dearly, but would leave it at home if it's too much of a risk. I could say I will be hyper aware of my surroundings all the time but I know that is not always the case.
What do you all think? Any advice would be really appreciated!
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I was in Budapest, Vienna, and Prague this spring and carried my large PS1 the entire time and I felt very safe with it, while using practical sense. It was a great bag for traveling. I wore it crossbody too.
 
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I just received my medium PS1 in Black and am surprised on how short the strap actually is. I'm a 5'11 guy and I feel like I'm not able to wear the bag as a crossbody. Should I exchange it for a large? Do you think a large would fit me better?

-Luis
 
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lizz66 said:
I have lived in London for 4 years and never had an issue with my bags, also spent a lot of time in Paris. The biggest thing to remember is you keep your bag in your lap at a restaurant, not hanging on the back of the chair. Paris is worst for petty theft, just keep it zippered when in touristy/public areas. Also, especially at train stations in Paris, there are a lot of gypsies so just stay away from them and if anyone comes at you wanting to sign a petition on a clip board, say no and walk away. :). HAVE FUN!!! I think the ps1 will make an EXCELLENT TRAVEL BAG
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Thank you for your advice!! This will be my first time in Paris so I appreciate the tips!
 
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Chic Overload said:
I just received my medium PS1 in Black and am surprised on how short the strap actually is. I'm a 5'11 guy and I feel like I'm not able to wear the bag as a crossbody. Should I exchange it for a large? Do you think a large would fit me better?

-Luis
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I'm 5'7" and felt the large didn't look right as a crossbody. BUT there's a thread somewhere on here that discusses buying additional hardware and using that. I did that and wear it crossbody now just fine. Sorry I can't remember the thread. :shame:
 
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Hi everyone, I am thinking of getting my first proenza schouler bag, ps1 medium in chocolate. I have read about the color fading and was wondering if that was still an issue with the newer bags. Is it more likely with certain colors? I had actually wanted an orchid colored bag several years ago and saw that it faded very easily and quickly and have been hesitant about getting a proenza schouler since. Sorry if this was answered somewhere else. Thanks!
 
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Hi makingtea,

I have been to Paris last year. I took the metro and wear my designer bag although its not ps1. Just make sure your bag have a zipper. Put it in your lap when ur sitting in a restaurant and put it in front of you when your standing in a crowd or inside the metro. Just be aware of your surrounding.

Have fun and enjoy your holiday with ur ps1.
 
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