Michael Kors Riley

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smileydimples said:
The straps are not directly on the handles took some pictures View attachment 3010970View attachment 3010971View attachment 3010972
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I know they are not directly on them, but they are still placed right there next to them, placing all the weight at the center of the bag. That will be a stress point of having the weight carried continually at the center. With my Tristan the weight gets distributed from either side OR the center, so the stress point is not ALWAYS in one location, which will save wear on the bag, eventually.Hopefully it will be OK, but I prefer the strap on either end so I will be getting the Black and Silver Tristan, instead of the Riley. I had almost changed my mind until I saw the strap design. I am thankful the ladies here posted the pics so I could see that. I had not noticed it before.
 
#197
CinthiaZ said:
I know they are not directly on them, but they are still placed right there next to them, placing all the weight at the center of the bag. That will be a stress point of having the weight carried continually at the center. With my Tristan the weight gets distributed from either side OR the center, so the stress point is not ALWAYS in one location, which will save wear on the bag, eventually.Hopefully it will be OK, but I prefer the strap on either end so I will be getting the Black and Silver Tristan, instead of the Riley. I had almost changed my mind until I saw the strap design. I am thankful the ladies here posted the pics so I could see that. I had not noticed it before.
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Totally understand that's why I wanted to post detail pictures so that way everyone could see them. I love your Tristan's they are very nice and great detail to them. I'm praying I have no issues with them because I love the bags 😍😍😍 yeah to the black Tristan !! Pics please once you receive it 😘💜 I guess my purse is like my butt distributed in one place !! Lol only if my butt broke I could get a smaller one .. Yeah that won't happen my butt is like an extra pillow protecting the other butt underneath it lol
 
#198
smileydimples said:
Totally understand that's why I wanted to post detail pictures so that way everyone could see them. I love your Tristan's they are very nice and great detail to them. I'm praying I have no issues with them because I love the bags ������ yeah to the black Tristan !! Pics please once you receive it ���� I guess my purse is like my butt distributed in one place !! Lol only if my butt broke I could get a smaller one .. Yeah that won't happen my butt is like an extra pillow protecting the other butt underneath it lol
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LMAO!! I am sure it will be OK although I hope I am around in a few years to see what happens with the Riley from that strap design, in the future.It really is a BEAUTIFUL bag!! I just think it is going to cause creases there in front of the handles, from the weight always being carried from the center. But what do I know? Hopefully MK knows what they are doing. I am sure he is a much smarter designer than me! lol! That's why he's rich and I'm not! lol!
 
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#199
smileydimples said:
Only in large for Fuchsia here's the inside of pale blue .. Ugh so sad I need her back come on sale bring her to me .. I seriously lost my mind when I took her back what the hell was I thinking I must have borrowed my husbands brain that day !! On a mission to get her back View attachment 3010926View attachment 3010925
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One thing I really love on this, is the back Outer pocket is HUGE! LOVE that! The back pocket on my Tristan is much smaller. Why can't they put everything I want on one bag?? Geez! I may just have to make my own! lol!
 
#200
CinthiaZ said:
I see what you mean after looking at the photos, Now I know I will stick with my MK Tristans, which is a very similar bag, with different options and features . On the Tristan the long strap connects all the way to the ends of the bag on each end. Here is a pic so you can see the difference. .

On this Riley it connects right at the handles and crosses over from one side of the bag to the other. What a shame because the bag is really gorgeous! But so is the Tristan, if you want something similar but with a different strap set up. Here is the strap on the Tristan. See how it is evenly placed on each side of the bag, rather that hooked right next to the handles? I don't care for that either. I don't think it would distribute the weight evenly and would cause stress on the center of the bag eventually, because of all the weight baring directly at the handles.

I did have a problem at first because I am so short. The strap on the Tristan is extremely long, even at the shortest setting. I ended up having to double it up, but it works fine for me when doubled. It is perfect for taller gals, which is anyone but me! lol! And the shorter handles WILL fit on your shoulder.

EXCUSE THE LOUSY PHOTOS! Not correct color. EXCUSE MY JAMMIES! lol!
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Cinthia you are really turning me onto the tristan haha, the leather looks fabulous and I love how the handles fit over the shoulder, very convenient. The color is so cute. You definitely need the black SHW! Can't wait to see it! It will get a ton of use. Your pics of tristan definitely influenced my decision in getting riley and a Rebecca Minkoff w/ soft leather that I got recently. Bad bad influence:p

I do wish that the long strap of Riley sat at the ends of the bag instead of at the handles. I wonder if I could get hardware added to the sides of the bag somehow.

smileydimples said:
The straps are not directly on the handles took some pictures View attachment 3010970View attachment 3010971View attachment 3010972
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Thanks for the extra pics - love peanut in soft leather. I already loved it in saffiano! Looks extra buttery soft in Riley leather.
 
#201
Pinkalicious said:
Cinthia you are really turning me onto the tristan haha, the leather looks fabulous and I love how the handles fit over the shoulder, very convenient. The color is so cute. You definitely need the black SHW! Can't wait to see it! It will get a ton of use. Your pics of tristan definitely influenced my decision in getting riley and a Rebecca Minkoff w/ soft leather that I got recently. Bad bad influence:p

I do wish that the long strap of Riley sat at the ends of the bag instead of at the handles. I wonder if I could get hardware added to the sides of the bag somehow.


Thanks for the extra pics - love peanut in soft leather. I already loved it in saffiano! Looks extra buttery soft in Riley leather.
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Hopefully it will be OK. MK is a smart designer. I think he knows what he is doing. lol! Maybe that's why he placed the rings to attach to, on the front and back of the bag. Might solve the problem I am thinking will occur. Only time will tell. The Riley really is a gorgeous bag! I am sure you will enjoy it and get loads of compliments on it! There are a couple things about the Riley I like better which is the HUGE outer back pocket and I love that center divider compartment. I like lots of compartments and the Riley is LOADED with them. It really does have some fabulous features and is a great bag!
 
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CinthiaZ said:
LMAO!! I am sure it will be OK although I hope I am around in a few years to see what happens with the Riley from that strap design, in the future.It really is a BEAUTIFUL bag!! I just think it is going to cause creases there in front of the handles, from the weight always being carried from the center. But what do I know? Hopefully MK knows what they are doing. I am sure he is a much smarter designer than me! lol! That's why he's rich and I'm not! lol!
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That was my point too. I'm worried about what that will be like down the road
 
#210
I ordered mine with Shoprunner two day shipping and they accidentally shipped it ground! But they were nice enough to give an additional 25% off for their mistake, so I guess I can wait 😄
 
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