Rodeo bag

TPF may earn a commission from merchant affiliate
links, including eBay, Amazon, and others

#211
foxgal said:
I’m surprised no one is talking about how the Rodeo is basically the Olsen’s beaten up Kelly. Am I the only one that sees this? The slouch, the gaping, the warped flap, the gold closure…

The funny thing is, even as a riff on the notorious Kelly, I’m totally drawn to the Rodeo. The leather looks so drool-worthy smushy and it is actually a very functional design!

View attachment 5999070View attachment 5999071
Click to expand...
You're not the only one. I just picked up on the Rodeo trend and the first thing I thought of was "a beat up birkin/kelly". It is cute though, strangely it's got this cool vibe I just cannot describe!

PS: I just looked up the prices. Not cool at all. Not cool, for a "under the radar" bag. Hahaha. :biggrin: :shocked: :lol:
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: maxroxxherhandbags and foxgal
#213
Um...I really don't mean this in a negative way, but everyone bemoaning the lack of branded/personalized charms, just create your own! For a lot less $$$. Isn't that what charms are supposed to be, totally personal, not just bought from the same brand to coordinate with the bag? Jane Birkin didn't cover her bag with items from Hermes - they were all little personal fobs that she collected. Go to a hardware or hobby store! Am I missing something here?
 
  • Like
  • Insightful
Reactions: coucoupoopsik, pale_septembre, maxroxxherhandbags and 3 others
#214
foxgal said:
Um...I really don't mean this in a negative way, but everyone bemoaning the lack of branded/personalized charms, just create your own! For a lot less $$$. Isn't that what charms are supposed to be, totally personal, not just bought from the same brand to coordinate with the bag? Jane Birkin didn't cover her bag with items from Hermes - they were all little personal fobs that she collected. Go to a hardware or hobby store! Am I missing something here?
Click to expand...
No, you're not. I'm planning to get an "authentic" Eiffel tower charm from a tourist trap the next time I'm in Paris.

I also found some interesting keys on Amazon that I'm tinkering with, and have a trip to a "trimmings" shop planned soon.

That said I do have a nice collection of Petit H and Moynat charms, and also Twillys, which are definitely more $ but are nicely crafted things that I wouldn't come up with on my own. It's nice to have options and a mix.
 
  • Like
Reactions: foxgal
#215
foxgal said:
Um...I really don't mean this in a negative way, but everyone bemoaning the lack of branded/personalized charms, just create your own! For a lot less $$$. Isn't that what charms are supposed to be, totally personal, not just bought from the same brand to coordinate with the bag? Jane Birkin didn't cover her bag with items from Hermes - they were all little personal fobs that she collected. Go to a hardware or hobby store! Am I missing something here?
Click to expand...
I personally like to match my looks all from one brand nowadays, so I want the charms from the same brand, too. With Balenciaga's pre-made charm clusters, there are pieces I like from them, and pieces I don't. If I could customize them, then I can choose the colour theme of the charms, too.
 
#216
Any one know if the grey is a darker or lighter grey? The website’s pictures look light for some and darker for others.
The black is stunning but boy do I have so many black bags already tho! Or do I just stick with what works (black)
Decisions!
 
#217
nightsnitch said:
Any one know if the grey is a darker or lighter grey? The website’s pictures look light for some and darker for others.
The black is stunning but boy do I have so many black bags already tho! Or do I just stick with what works (black)
Decisions!
Click to expand...
Black for Balenciaga. Matches their aesthetic the most in my opinion.
 
  • Like
  • Love
Reactions: maxroxxherhandbags, jellyv and Grande Latte
#219
nightsnitch said:
Any one know if the grey is a darker or lighter grey? The website’s pictures look light for some and darker for others.
The black is stunning but boy do I have so many black bags already tho! Or do I just stick with what works (black)
Decisions!
Click to expand...
I tried it on in Medium, coincidentally in all black and with my black Besace on...

It read like a dark charcoal in their store lighting, but probably shifts under more direct natural light, imo.

bal.jpg
 
  • Love
  • Like
Reactions: hartwin, iluvmybags, haisley and 7 others
#221
#222
I’m currently in Vegas and have felt up every Rodeo they have. I feel a difference in softness with the leathers. The minis are not as soft as the mediums. Maybe it’s also floor model vs a brand-new out of the box bag difference, but I was wondering if anyone else experienced this.
 
#223
samfalstaff said:
I’m currently in Vegas and have felt up every Rodeo they have. I feel a difference in softness with the leathers. The minis are not as soft as the mediums. Maybe it’s also floor model vs a brand-new out of the box bag difference, but I was wondering if anyone else experienced this.
Click to expand...
Definitely. I think it's just that the smaller form factor means less area to "smoosh."

I've had this experience with other bags - for example Moynat Gaby BB stiffer than MM in same exact leather.
 
  • Like
Reactions: samfalstaff
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top