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Luvnlife said:
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After owning and loving my red SDJ baby in souple leather, I’ve been lusting after the classic design in black grained leather, and of course Nordstrom had one sitting right on the shelf as I was exiting the store. I knew I was in trouble after I examined it. It even was the one with the blackened hardware on the zippered pouch, lock and feet and silver Saint Laurent lettering embossed on the front and inside. I’ve been lusting after this one and treated myself. Nordstrom matched the Saks deal of $500 off. I also made it my 10 point bonus day for Nordstrom dollars. Too good to pass up. It’s just a classic bag with nothing special, but I love the fact that it’s a classic understated bag. I don’t own a basic good quality black bag. I felt like the classic style was a tad different from my souple red version and I didn’t want the exact sMe bag in black, although there is very little difference. It really is the same bag. Can you tell I’m trying to justify this purchase. I’m just in love with all these bags. The lighting is not great in my photo and the strap is not attached.
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Just an update to my bag posted above. I unfortunately ended up returning it. The price was great and I thought it was the one for me, but when I put my items in it and tried it at home, I couldn’t get past the strap placement and the bag swaying as I walked around my house. It didn’t take me long to realize, I need to stay with the souple version. Soooo sad. I returned it to Nordstrom and then stopped in to the Saint Laurent boutique to look at the souple baby in croc. They had a very dark navy that was to die for. I also like the black but something about that navy just kept calling out to me. No, I didn’t purchase it, as I was thinking black, but it is on my radar. The croc in souple is a bit stiffer than the grained leather which is still fine for me. Has anyone seen the baby souple croc in navy or black? Any opinions on these colors? THX
 
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Luvnlife said:
Just an update to my bag posted above. I unfortunately ended up returning it. The price was great and I thought it was the one for me, but when I put my items in it and tried it at home, I couldn’t get past the strap placement and the bag swaying as I walked around my house. It didn’t take me long to realize, I need to stay with the souple version. Soooo sad. I returned it to Nordstrom and then stopped in to the Saint Laurent boutique to look at the souple baby in croc. They had a very dark navy that was to die for. I also like the black but something about that navy just kept calling out to me. No, I didn’t purchase it, as I was thinking black, but it is on my radar. The croc in souple is a bit stiffer than the grained leather which is still fine for me. Has anyone seen the baby souple croc in navy or black? Any opinions on these colors? THX
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I personally love the souple as well. I have one too. I have seen the croc souple on the website and I didn't like it. My mom saw it in person and she opted for the classic style SDJ in croc embossed.
 
#2,210
MissRK_77 said:
But, navy is a nice color
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Funny how we all like something different. I already own a baby souple and didn’t want the identical leather in a second which is why I’m looking at the croc. The croc in the classic style is a bit too structured and formal for my taste and again the shoulder/crossbody strap is a bit wonky when I walk. I have to say I wasn’t sure I liked it from the website but upon seeing it firsthand thought it was a beauty. My bag is red so I was looking to get the black, however that navy was quite nice. I’m not ready to purchase yet, so I’ll think about it. What color do you own?
 
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Luvnlife said:
Funny how we all like something different. I already own a baby souple and didn’t want the identical leather in a second which is why I’m looking at the croc. The croc in the classic style is a bit too structured and formal for my taste and again the shoulder/crossbody strap is a bit wonky when I walk. I have to say I wasn’t sure I liked it from the website but upon seeing it firsthand thought it was a beauty. My bag is red so I was looking to get the black, however that navy was quite nice. I’m not ready to purchase yet, so I’ll think about it. What color do you own?
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I own the green color
 
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Luvnlife said:
Just an update to my bag posted above. I unfortunately ended up returning it. The price was great and I thought it was the one for me, but when I put my items in it and tried it at home, I couldn’t get past the strap placement and the bag swaying as I walked around my house. It didn’t take me long to realize, I need to stay with the souple version. Soooo sad. I returned it to Nordstrom and then stopped in to the Saint Laurent boutique to look at the souple baby in croc. They had a very dark navy that was to die for. I also like the black but something about that navy just kept calling out to me. No, I didn’t purchase it, as I was thinking black, but it is on my radar. The croc in souple is a bit stiffer than the grained leather which is still fine for me. Has anyone seen the baby souple croc in navy or black? Any opinions on these colors? THX
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I carry my SDJs by the top handles 90% of the time so the strap placement for either version doesn't really make much of a difference to me. When the Souple first came out (and I started the thread on it), I made a note of the reasons why I prefer the classic and months later I still feel exactly the same:
  • The classic has metal feet and as a result, the base of my SDJs with white stitching are pristine. I can't count the number of situations and places I've been in where I've had no choice but to set the bags down and been so thankful they have feet. I cannot deal with the Souple and the leather pieces it has on the base instead of actual feet.
  • The inner pouches of the classic are full leather and can be easily wiped clean. Again, I take my pouches out to clean occasionally and notice that they are also pristine. I doubt the canvas portion of the Souple pouches will hold up this well over time or are as simple to maintain.
  • As with the pouches, my classics have a smooth leather lining which can also be wiped clean (and marks seem to buff out completely with just my fingers or a little cream leather cleaner). The Souples are lined in suede, which is more luxurious but even harder to care for than canvas. Plus, I believe the suede lining makes the bag heavier as well. I'm happy to forego a little extra luxury on the inside of the bag if it makes maintenance easier overall.
  • I love that there is no visible hardware on the classic (unless I choose to expose the padlock) and even the clasps of the shoulder strap are hidden because of where they attach inside the bag. I can wear gold, silver or gunmetal jewelry and there is no obvious clash either way.
  • I also feel that the simple buckle system on the classic shoulder strap is so much more functional (easy/quick to change from one length to another) and elegant looking compared to the stud+notch one on the Souple shoulder strap.
Overall, I would choose a classic over a Souple any day, especially if I wanted to add a croc SDJ to my collection. With croc being such a statement, "look at me" material as it is, I think that the addition of the studs and metal plaque on the Souple detracts from the beauty of the croc texture. Too much fuss, and imagine what that beautiful croc texture on the "non-feet" will look like after a year or two of wear...
 
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roxta said:
I carry my SDJs by the top handles 90% of the time so the strap placement for either version doesn't really make much of a difference to me. When the Souple first came out (and I started the thread on it), I made a note of the reasons why I prefer the classic and months later I still feel exactly the same:
  • The classic has metal feet and as a result, the base of my SDJs with white stitching are pristine. I can't count the number of situations and places I've been in where I've had no choice but to set the bags down and been so thankful they have feet. I cannot deal with the Souple and the leather pieces it has on the base instead of actual feet.
  • The inner pouches of the classic are full leather and can be easily wiped clean. Again, I take my pouches out to clean occasionally and notice that they are also pristine. I doubt the canvas portion of the Souple pouches will hold up this well over time or are as simple to maintain.
  • As with the pouches, my classics have a smooth leather lining which can also be wiped clean (and marks seem to buff out completely with just my fingers or a little cream leather cleaner). The Souples are lined in suede, which is more luxurious but even harder to care for than canvas. Plus, I believe the suede lining makes the bag heavier as well. I'm happy to forego a little extra luxury on the inside of the bag if it makes maintenance easier overall.
  • I love that there is no visible hardware on the classic (unless I choose to expose the padlock) and even the clasps of the shoulder strap are hidden because of where they attach inside the bag. I can wear gold, silver or gunmetal jewelry and there is no obvious clash either way.
  • I also feel that the simple buckle system on the classic shoulder strap is so much more functional (easy/quick to change from one length to another) and elegant looking compared to the stud+notch one on the Souple shoulder strap.
Overall, I would choose a classic over a Souple any day, especially if I wanted to add a croc SDJ to my collection. With croc being such a statement, "look at me" material as it is, I think that the addition of the studs and metal plaque on the Souple detracts from the beauty of the croc texture. Too much fuss, and imagine what that beautiful croc texture on the "non-feet" will look like after a year or two of wear...
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I really appreciate your insight. To me there are pro and cons to each. I love using my souple because it is more casual and I always use it crossbody. I grab it by the handles then it’s crossbody. My lifestyle is casual. I’m a teacher and dress classic yet more casual. I honestly don’t usually even use it for work. There is something I do like about the classic style which is why I was drawn to it. Maybe I have to try it again and get used to the straps or get another souple or find another bag altogether. Can you tell I’m unsure. The feet on the bottom don’t bother me either way. Sometimes I don’t like the scratching sound of the feet but they do protect. I don’t have a nice black bag which is why I was looking at it in the basic black leather to start with. I do not like the look of the croc in the classic style. It looks too formal for me. I do however like the black leather in classic. I’ll have to decide but I do appreciate your insight. THX
 
#2,216
For those of you who have the Nano SDJ, I have a few questions:

1. Do you find that the open-concept of the bag makes you worried that you're going to lose the contents of your bag?

2. Have you ever lost contents of your bag or had a spill? (Yikes.)

3. What fits in your bag?

4. Can you post a picture of your Nano SDJ? :angel:
 
#2,218
I'm finally coming around to getting a new SDJ bag (Yay!), but very torn between these two options:
- Designer Color: 2031 (Dark cognac colour, which I believe this is the AW17 release)
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- versus Deisgner Color: 2745 (Lighter brown color from this SS18 season)
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Both of the colors are so spot-on to me (and my wardrobe options) that I wouldn't have minded getting both colors, but I have made a promise to myself to not get more than one of any single bag model so I can have some varieties in my bag collection, and as this will be my only SDJ, I'm wondering what you guys think of each color? Which would you choose?
 
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irin_c said:
I'm finally coming around to getting a new SDJ bag (Yay!), but very torn between these two options:
- Designer Color: 2031 (Dark cognac colour, which I believe this is the AW17 release)
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- versus Deisgner Color: 2745 (Lighter brown color from this SS18 season)
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Both of the colors are so spot-on to me (and my wardrobe options) that I wouldn't have minded getting both colors, but I have made a promise to myself to not get more than one of any single bag model so I can have some varieties in my bag collection, and as this will be my only SDJ, I'm wondering what you guys think of each color? Which would you choose?
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I LOVE that shiny dark cognac color and almost bought it myself. It was 30% off on farfetch, up until recently when I noticed it was only 10% off [emoji22]. I just ordered a preowned one myself, in a dark blue color from 2016 I think. I can’t wait - I’ve been wanting the bag forever!!!
 
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jng2b said:
I LOVE that shiny dark cognac color and almost bought it myself. It was 30% off on farfetch, up until recently when I noticed it was only 10% off [emoji22]. I just ordered a preowned one myself, in a dark blue color from 2016 I think. I can’t wait - I’ve been wanting the bag forever!!!
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Thanks jng2b, I'm actually looking Farfetch to buy them as well ;)

Though I see that the price of the shiny cognac leather ($3500 with 10% discount) is even higher than the croc-embossed one ($3400, no discount), not mention the grained leather version ($3200, no discount), do you know happen to know why that is?

Sad to missed the 30% period, but I'm excited for the arrival of your new baby! Please share some photos when it arrives, I would love to see how it look on you!!
 
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