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Am I the only one who does not care for the Cityback? I had the Cityback 30 in Epsom and returned it. When I saw Hermes came out with a backpack, my jaw hit the floor. There were Pros and Cons; however, I thought the cons outweighed the pros.
Pros:
- Very sleek and comfortable
- Hermes craftsmanship
Cons:
- When I would open the bag, it would completely collapse. All of my stuff (laptop, notebook, bazar pouch, etc.) would fall everywhere.
- I did not like how the zipper went all the way to the bottom.
- When I was walking I felt all my stuff moving back and forth. I wish it had a slot for a laptop so it was not just moving freely.
- When I would pack the bag, I would have to lay down flat and carefully place things inside.
isn't there like a small zipper at the side so that you don't have to open it all the way?
There is a smaller zipper but it is only on the side. it does not go up to the top. It is mainly used to slip something small into the bag without unzipping it completely. You could slip your phone or something like that into that pocket but it would fall directly to the bottom of the main pocket.
Here is what I was talking about with the bag collapsing forward when you opened it. My laptop and everything would basically fall out when opening:
How about keeping the side buttons fastened when you open the zipper so that it doesn't completely open?There is a smaller zipper but it is only on the side. it does not go up to the top. It is mainly used to slip something small into the bag without unzipping it completely. You could slip your phone or something like that into that pocket but it would fall directly to the bottom of the main pocket.
Here is what I was talking about with the bag collapsing forward when you opened it. My laptop and everything would basically fall out when opening:
When the buttons were closed, you could not really open the bag much. I would not be able to pack my bag for work if I did not unbutton the buttons.
It was actually the first Hermes design that I thought they did not plan out well.
It is good that someone is prepared to express an opinion that does not go with the flow. As long as there is no sense of censure or personal disapproval it can provide a wider ranging perspective.
Thanks- agreed. It is a great bag, just not for me
Let's be honest, Hermes does not make a bad product. At the end of the day, it is all personal taste
I have also found the overall design to be rather basic. The inside pocket is too small to fit everything I need to have at hand. It’s a bit of an issue at the moment when, because of our current heatwave, I do not wear a jacket. Keys and wallet fall to the bottom of the bag and the side zipper is- imo- pretty useless especially because you need to undo the side tab to get access that way. To be honest, I never carry a laptop and rarely anything bigger than an iPad. Consequently, I seldom need to fully open the bag. I got a Toodoo clutch to keep smaller things together.
Having said all that, I really love my CB. Like Pierre-Yves Labey’s other pieces, it’s beautifully designed. It’s a timeless piece. Really a case of style over substance.
Having said all that, I really love my CB. Like Pierre-Yves Labey’s other pieces, it’s beautifully designed. It’s a timeless piece. Really a case of style over substance.
Hi, I'm the person who purchased the SaD Light recently and posted photos of it. The price for the Blue Nuit Togo model was $7950 Canadian (before taxes). I've noticed that Canadian prices are generally 15-20% higher than US prices. They had a "special" Black Epsom SaD Light on the UK site a while back (it had brushed hardware with a Black Epsom leather insert in the clasp face compared to the standard polished hardware). Its price was GBP 5230.
I'm visiting my local shop this weekend and I'll ask them for the price of the regular Epsom version. I haven't seen the briefcase in any other leather so far.
Good luck with your search.
Thank you! I would definitely want Togo. I absolutely love your bag. If you ever decide to sell, please let me know.
I have a friend who is selling a SAD 41 in Noir Togo (brand new, even has stickers on the hardware). He offered it to me for $3995.
I am tempted but also in the same position as you meaning I am not sure if it looks a little "mature" for me. the light has a youthful look to it. It does have more space then i would need (usually carry a laptop, ipad, notebook, laptop charger, and then little odds and ends) but it is a great deal. Trying to figure out if i should snag it.
My HOLY GRAIL would be a Kelly Depeche 38 in Togo...but we all know how that goes...basically need a SO
there was a Sac à dépêches in barenia that I saw last year at a reseller. I was itching to get it but I convinced myself that it doesn't belong in my aesthetic. I live in t-shirt, jeans, and sneakers and having that would just look off on me. Too formal. The light version on the other hand indeed looks more casual with the rounded bottom, even in dark colors. I hope they have it in smooth leathers in the future like swift, cristobal, box, or even barenia.Thank you! I would definitely want Togo. I absolutely love your bag. If you ever decide to sell, please let me know.
I have a friend who is selling a SAD 41 in Noir Togo (brand new, even has stickers on the hardware). He offered it to me for $3995.
I am tempted but also in the same position as you meaning I am not sure if it looks a little "mature" for me. the light has a youthful look to it. It does have more space then i would need (usually carry a laptop, ipad, notebook, laptop charger, and then little odds and ends) but it is a great deal. Trying to figure out if i should snag it.
My HOLY GRAIL would be a Kelly Depeche 38 in Togo...but we all know how that goes...basically need a SO
barenia potentially has an informal quality to it
but any briefcase style bag is going to have a formal quality to it
in the same way, by their very nature, messenger bags say 'informal
HOWEVER
It depends what you need the bag for
if you need something more rigid than a messenger, then you probably need to go along the briefcase route
and I'm sure a barenia SaD would go well with your aesthetic
in fact anything in barenia would do well,
and No, you cannot have my Yohji - lol
but any briefcase style bag is going to have a formal quality to it
in the same way, by their very nature, messenger bags say 'informal
HOWEVER
It depends what you need the bag for
if you need something more rigid than a messenger, then you probably need to go along the briefcase route
and I'm sure a barenia SaD would go well with your aesthetic
in fact anything in barenia would do well,
and No, you cannot have my Yohji - lol