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I'm starting to obsess over the gate tote bag. I thought I would ask the pros in this forum.. Does anyone here have it and what are your thoughts on it? Does it work in formal office setting? Do you find it is heavy or light? Does it keep its shape? This model is going to be hard to find to try out where I am so any thoughts would be greatly appreciated! Thank you for being awesome as usual :heart:

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Hey guys! I'm a huge Loewe fan and finally decided to join in when I saw how lovely you ladies are!! Loewe seems like a wonderful secret - I wish more people loved them, but am kind of happy they don't? <3

@champagne_xoxo I have the Gate tote and it holds its shape well, all Gate bags are hyper structured but still soft - it's not super heavy but not super light so I have to be careful not to load it up (my main problem in life XD). I'm excited for the version that was previewed in the Men's collection - that blue is to die for!
 
Does anybody know how to read this date code on puzzle bag? I was just curious when it was made on:shocked: Perhaps 2018?
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I asked my SA and they (as in Loewe) tend to keep things close to their chest regarding the ~process~ since they pulled out of China, but apparently, in your case, it's January 2018 and the last digits are the maker/person who QC'd the bag. Puzzles are the only ones with active serial numbers right now as they're the most copied I guess? My orange Puzzle (without the white monogram) is 061710 and my Fuschia Pink (with white monogram) is 011629. She also said sometimes the person code is first, depending on the workshop.

Conversely, I accidentally ripped my serial number out while replying to you XD I'm a bloody klutz.
 
I asked my SA and they (as in Loewe) tend to keep things close to their chest regarding the ~process~ since they pulled out of China, but apparently, in your case, it's January 2018 and the last digits are the maker/person who QC'd the bag. Puzzles are the only ones with active serial numbers right now as they're the most copied I guess? My orange Puzzle (without the white monogram) is 061710 and my Fuschia Pink (with white monogram) is 011629. She also said sometimes the person code is first, depending on the workshop.

Conversely, I accidentally ripped my serial number out while replying to you XD I'm a bloody klutz.
Oh no I'm sorry to hear that! But thanks for giving us all the info. I'm gonna look when my bags were made now :lol:
 
I asked my SA and they (as in Loewe) tend to keep things close to their chest regarding the ~process~ since they pulled out of China, but apparently, in your case, it's January 2018 and the last digits are the maker/person who QC'd the bag. Puzzles are the only ones with active serial numbers right now as they're the most copied I guess? My orange Puzzle (without the white monogram) is 061710 and my Fuschia Pink (with white monogram) is 011629. She also said sometimes the person code is first, depending on the workshop.

Conversely, I accidentally ripped my serial number out while replying to you XD I'm a bloody klutz.

Thank you so much for the info:biggrin:
I do know how to read other brands tc code but the Loewe lol I recently bought this bag from Bergdorf and pretty shocked that they sold me a year old bag:doh:
 
Thank you so much for the info:biggrin:
I do know how to read other brands tc code but the Loewe lol I recently bought this bag from Bergdorf and pretty shocked that they sold me a year old bag:doh:
Oh no don't be shocked! Loewe don't make many of each bag (compared to other brands), so when it's bought by Bergdorf etc, they can't resell it back to Loewe. It's good news, usually you can ask if they have older styles at the back and find your dream bag. I bought the orange Puzzle in November in Hong Kong as we were chatting and I mentioned how hard it is to find full orange bags and she voila'd my beauty from their back room.

There are Loewe "outlets" (one is in the next city over but I've never been) and a couple of online outlets too (not sure if we're allowed to mention their names here!) that are designated product by Loewe themselves. They're so tight about inventory control, which is good for us I guess! I was able to find my white whale bag through one of them.
 
Spring 2019 is available on the website; here's a quick rundown:

Here are the new bags…the Heel mini (although I've never seen any Heel bag in any size. Cool layout to the bag, hough!), a chair tote inspired by Mackintosh Argyle chairs, a simple Vertical Tote, and two sizes of messenger bags. More colors available on the website for some of these styles:
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Updates to current styles…new Gate bucket bag and Gate pochette, plus a drawstring added to the Hammock, and I believe that the wider strap is new to the Barcelona:
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And of course, the much discussed adorable new minis!
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I'm starting to obsess over the gate tote bag. I thought I would ask the pros in this forum.. Does anyone here have it and what are your thoughts on it? Does it work in formal office setting? Do you find it is heavy or light? Does it keep its shape? This model is going to be hard to find to try out where I am so any thoughts would be greatly appreciated! Thank you for being awesome as usual :heart:

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I didn't have time to take any photos but I hold it up. It fell pretty good as a tote. Wasn't heavy nor light. Love the feel of the leather. It fell a little awkward as a hand-carry for me since I'm kind of short. I prefer shorter handle for hand carrying but will be perfect for crook of arm. Didn't have time to try the shoulder strap. Overall I love the look of it.
 
Oh no don't be shocked! Loewe don't make many of each bag (compared to other brands), so when it's bought by Bergdorf etc, they can't resell it back to Loewe. It's good news, usually you can ask if they have older styles at the back and find your dream bag. I bought the orange Puzzle in November in Hong Kong as we were chatting and I mentioned how hard it is to find full orange bags and she voila'd my beauty from their back room.

There are Loewe "outlets" (one is in the next city over but I've never been) and a couple of online outlets too (not sure if we're allowed to mention their names here!) that are designated product by Loewe themselves. They're so tight about inventory control, which is good for us I guess! I was able to find my white whale bag through one of them.

wow!! Didn't know they are tight on inventory:nuts: I guess it is normal to buy year old bag than lol:biggrin: Also I don't think we have Loewe outlet, I'm in California:doh:
So sad lol:sad:
 
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Spring 2019 is available on the website; here's a quick rundown:

Here are the new bags…the Heel mini (although I've never seen any Heel bag in any size. Cool layout to the bag, hough!), a chair tote inspired by Mackintosh Argyle chairs, a simple Vertical Tote, and two sizes of messenger bags. More colors available on the website for some of these styles:
737eb364db99cab12edaf545d376c173.jpg


Updates to current styles…new Gate bucket bag and Gate pochette, plus a drawstring added to the Hammock, and I believe that the wider strap is new to the Barcelona:
5dbc20d803d5117d684353488b25cccd.jpg


And of course, the much discussed adorable new minis!
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I love the Heel! I think I'm going to have to pick one up, it looks nice for travel.

Weirdly, the Japanese website seems to have disappeared? It keeps directing me to the European one. Hopefully we'll get everything as soon as Europe and the US!
 
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