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[alessarowe]

I have! There's an order coming today as the boutiques here don't carry my foot size XD It's very easy and ships from Spain via DHL. I had no issues both times - today pending, but it's already with the courier so tax at the door is my only problem! - and everything is packed in boxes and usually a copy of I LOEWE You is thrown in. I'll take a pic when it arrives today!

EDIT: I get my bags though from physical stores, I'm lucky to have so many stores as it is very popular here in Japan. Heading to Tokyo next month and might pop into the Casa Loewe just for the fun of it...

so taxes are not included when it’s shipped from Loewe Spain to Japan? Eep! hmmm, did a “test” checkout and it did say taxes and duties included in my country. Crossing my fingers that it’s true

As promised! Not sure why it was separated...XD Jewellery came with a shopping bag, too.

This is so exciting! im glad it arrived in one piece (well, two. LOL!)

I live in California and have access to a few departments stores nearby that carry Loewe but I still ended up ordering from the Loewe Boutique in Florida because they had the size and color purse I wanted in stock. Customer service was outstanding and they were able to overnight my package. The boutique has a different return policy than online though. You can only exchange or get store credit if you order from the boutique. Outstanding customer service though. Nordstrom near me also has outstanding customer service and their return policy is great!

The ones i like are the medium black grained and midnight navy/black. Ive only seen the black grained at barney’s and the midnight navy on the brand’s main website. Decisions, decisions.

Thank you both for your feedback!

Im making progress bec of your help! At least i got the size issue out of the way

 

[piecesofalice]

so taxes are not included when it’s shipped from Loewe Spain to Japan? Eep! hmmm, did a “test” checkout and it did say taxes and duties included in my country. Crossing my fingers that it’s true

I actually didn't have to pay any Customs, woo hoo! I believe I didn't last time, looking through my customs receipts, so you should be fine! Whatever they're doing in terms of declaration, they're doing it well Leather goods and shoes attract a high tariff here so I was a little worried, but today I was safe XD

Editing to clarify: all items are subject to tax in Japan to an extent (especially luxury), it's not on Loewe personally! My home country doesn't have customs tax so it was a shock when I moved here for sure.

 

[piecesofalice]

Received the newsletter today and was quite taken by this image - I loved the bag as it reminded me of my old days as a vintage dressing late teens/early twenties - and then I read the copy:

She carries the Box Calf Lantern bag, a tribute to the Straeter Lite-On, a classic handbag from the early 1950s containing a battery powered light mechanism operated with a switch in the clasp, that the house has revived for today using its advanced craft knowledge.

A tribute to one of the most classic and innovative bags of the 20th century???? Mr. Anderson, you've done it again. Imma need it, for sure. Attached a pic of the OG Straeter, too - nice nod to Herr Roessman's heritage!

 

[Loewelover92]

Hello Loewe lovers! I’ve been trying to find this bag for a while now. Has anyone seen it at any retailers? I don’t even see it on the Loewe site. Any help would be appreciated.

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This bag is called the Buckle Tote Woven Brunette and is now live on the Loewe Australia website!
It's made from calf and buffalo leather Hope that helps!

 

[piecesofalice]

This bag is called the Buckle Tote Woven Brunette and is now live on the Loewe Australia website!
It's made from calf and buffalo leather Hope that helps!

Japan website too! Looks like most all the Spring/Summer is up. The Balloon bag is testing my willpower...I have such a thing for bucket bags and that blue is to die for.

 

[doni]

Don’t give up hope! It’s featured heavily in variations through the latest edition of Eye Loewe You! The white is labeled “Soft White Calf Bucket” (or Bagette, but that’s Fendi’s thing). Fingers crossed...

Yay! So I have actually seen this bag in person now and it is gorgeous!! Last Wednesday in a Loewe shop in Spain. They did not have it in display because the official launch day was yesterday, but they brought one for me to try, stupid me, I did not think to take any pictures...

So, it is called the "Lazo" (which in Spanish can mean bow, lasso or knot). It is made of smooth natural tanned leather (Barenia style) and what seems to be nappa (SM was not sure). The inside is all suede so you have three different types of leather. There is an inside pocket in leather too. The opening mechanism is by pulling, sort of like in a bucket bag, but very very smooth. It has two blind markings on each of the front panels, one with the Loewe logo, one that reads 'LOEWE'. It fits very comfortably on the shoulder and also easy to wear crook-of-the arm. The size is great. The craftsmanship looked exceptional. The bag is all about the leather: it has no hardware whatsoever, which is my favorite thing about it. It would go with everything (I was thinking of it for my Balmain blazers, which already have so much metal, that I often find handbag hw being too much). It is a very minimal but at the same time very striking look.

They only had the bag in the natural color way (shown first here below), which has a hint of mustard and it is a very classic Loewe color but does not work for me. I will wait for the midnight blue one. I was told it will also come in a turquoise or aqua color.

Ah! and the price. It is 1 600 eur. As bag prices go, I actually think it is a deal.

 

[piecesofalice]

Just watched the FW19 show (still on Instagram if you want to watch!) and oh gosh. So many two-tones, my wallet and heart can’t take it!

 

[andforpoise]

Does anyone have both a small and mini Gate bag? I'm only 5ft tall so I'm trying to figure out which size would work best for me.

 

[Fish_in_a_Bag]

Does anyone have both a small and mini Gate bag? I'm only 5ft tall so I'm trying to figure out which size would work best for me.

I would go for a small because the mini is really small. Unless you really don’t carry much that is and from recollection the gate bag is a more structured bag. I’m 5ft too and surprisingly like a medium puzzle on me. I think for the look of Loewe, you can get away with a slightly bigger bag though I don’t think small is that big at all.

 

[bellebellebelle19]

I was kinda disappointed with the show! The new bag styles kind of just remind me of Phoebe Philo Celine.

 

[andforpoise]

I would go for a small because the mini is really small. Unless you really don’t carry much that is and from recollection the gate bag is a more structured bag. I’m 5ft too and surprisingly like a medium puzzle on me. I think for the look of Loewe, you can get away with a slightly bigger bag though I don’t think small is that big at all.

Perfect, thank you!

 

[Lgnice]

Does anyone have both a small and mini Gate bag? I'm only 5ft tall so I'm trying to figure out which size would work best for me.

I agree with others! The mini is so tiny! I would go for the small too! Unless you only want to carry a few very small items.

 

[andforpoise]

I agree with others! The mini is so tiny! I would go for the small too! Unless you only want to carry a few very small items.

Very good to know! It looks tiny in pictures but I've never seen it in person ‍♀️

 

[alessarowe]

Good luck deciding! I feel like all puzzle owners have been through this dilemma [emoji1] I went with the medium for a number of reasons: strap, feet, flexibility to put more things in for work, and the fact that I didn't have a bag in that size yet. If you tend to carry heavy things and need quicker access then the medium might be the way to go. But if all you have are phone, wallet, keys, and a small pouch then you probably can get away with just the small (keeping in mind that the opening is smaller). Let us know what you decide!

so medium it is! thank you for helping me decide on it! im in love. this is such a beautiful bag it looks like black in some lighting and a hint of blue in others. photos don't do it justice, LOL.



I did notice something with the stitching on the handle. is this normal? (see photo below) the stitching is not even in the parts that are thick, where the end of the handle fold is (i hope im making sense). everything else is immaculate. Am i just being nitpicky or is this normal? Do let me know

 

[Fish_in_a_Bag]

so medium it is! thank you for helping me decide on it! im in love. this is such a beautiful bag it looks like black in some lighting and a hint of blue in others. photos don't do it justice, LOL.

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I did notice something with the stitching on the handle. is this normal? (see photo below) the stitching is not even in the parts that are thick, where the end of the handle fold is (i hope im making sense). everything else is immaculate. Am i just being nitpicky or is this normal? Do let me know

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I think this is somwhat normal but please don’t quote me on this since I don’t own a puzzle bag and didn’t look this closely when I went in to see the bag last. Because the leathers in those part are thicker, they are likely hand-stitched together, hence the uneven stitches as compared to a machine stitch, though yours does look especially uneven and could do with better craftsmanship. Below are a few pictures of the handle parts from the photos I took. Sorry for their blurriness as I didn’t specifically look for the handles. There might have been slight uneveness but not to your extend.