Stella McCartney Falabella Tote

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#676
I have had both and honestly can't feel the difference in weight between those versions, it would be marginally different if at all.
I don't find it particularly heavy anyway nor have I experienced the chains digging in as some people have reported.
 
#677
Jaime said:
I have had both and honestly can't feel the difference in weight between those versions, it would be marginally different if at all.
I don't find it particularly heavy anyway nor have I experienced the chains digging in as some people have reported.
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There may not be much of a difference in the weight of the two and three chain bag, but b/c of the way they are carried, it makes a difference. The three chain bag gets pretty heavy when carried in the crook of the arm.

Anyhow, its a pretty bag, but, in my opinion, the two-chain version is easier to carry. When wearing the three-chain bag on the long strap, the round logo makes a lot of noise and can't be removed, and the small straps are a tight squeeze for the shoulder.
 
#679
How can the two-chain be a bottomless pit? Both the two and three chain bags are the same size and shape lol!

But it is true, everyone has a different experience of the same bag. :)
 
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#682
mary79 said:
I had a 3-chain but sold it. Bought the small tote instead (2 chains) and like it much better! It FEELS lighter and easier to carry :)
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I think I will end up selling mine as well to get the two-chain. I'm probably just more of a shoulder bag person - so I find it more comfortable. I wish they weren't so expensive, so that I could justify having both :)
 
#683
Hi. This is really random but whoever owns a Stella bag I hope you can possibly help me. I just received a Noma bucket tote by Stella as a gift and it has a strong chemical smell. My Falabella made with faux Napa leather (discontinued I believe) never had a horrid smell unless it sat in the store before purchase and aired out. Is it normal for Stella's bags to have a chemical smell when brand new? Thank you!
 
#684
apples1234 said:
Hi. This is really random but whoever owns a Stella bag I hope you can possibly help me. I just received a Noma bucket tote by Stella as a gift and it has a strong chemical smell. My Falabella made with faux Napa leather (discontinued I believe) never had a horrid smell unless it sat in the store before purchase and aired out. Is it normal for Stella's bags to have a chemical smell when brand new? Thank you!
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Mine didn't. Got it in the fall and it had zero odor.
 
#686
jess236 said:
I think I will end up selling mine as well to get the two-chain. I'm probably just more of a shoulder bag person - so I find it more comfortable. I wish they weren't so expensive, so that I could justify having both :)
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I loved the 3-chain to look at, but am delighted I sold it and bought the small tote (2 chain) instead.

It feels much lighter (this could be an illusion, or the fact the weight is spread over 2 straps instead of 1)
It also doesn't fall off my shoulder (the 3-strap did)
It is much easier to open, close, and find things (I only need to pull one strap down my arm, not put the bag down somewhere)
It fits more inside (e.g. if I carry an extra sweater). The 3-strap folded over so had much less room.
It's much more comfortable to carry (no straps digging in to my side).
It also works as an oversized clutch (just sort of 'rolled up' - looks great).
It doesn't make any noise. The 3-chain was noisy when I walked, as the chains banged into each other. This was very annoying.

Overall, I didn't get along with the 3-strap at all, but am in love with my 2 strap :)

Posting my thoughts on both here in case they are helpful to someone.
 
#687
mary79 said:
I loved the 3-chain to look at, but am delighted I sold it and bought the small tote (2 chain) instead.

It feels much lighter (this could be an illusion, or the fact the weight is spread over 2 straps instead of 1)
It also doesn't fall off my shoulder (the 3-strap did)
It is much easier to open, close, and find things (I only need to pull one strap down my arm, not put the bag down somewhere)
It fits more inside (e.g. if I carry an extra sweater). The 3-strap folded over so had much less room.
It's much more comfortable to carry (no straps digging in to my side).
It also works as an oversized clutch (just sort of 'rolled up' - looks great).
It doesn't make any noise. The 3-chain was noisy when I walked, as the chains banged into each other. This was very annoying.

Overall, I didn't get along with the 3-strap at all, but am in love with my 2 strap :)

Posting my thoughts on both here in case they are helpful to someone.
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P.S. Not worth having both IMO... unless they are wildly different textures or colours or you just love them.
 
#688
Hi i found this bag from a thrift shop and wondering it's authentic or not. there are no white tag with "serial" in it. The bag looks and feels authentic though..it's really heavy..
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#689
Thanks for this. I've owned several 3 straps and although I loved the bags something felt a little off. I'm exchanging my gunmetal 3 chain for a 2 chain iridescent beige. Thanks again for the perspective!



mary79 said:
I loved the 3-chain to look at, but am delighted I sold it and bought the small tote (2 chain) instead.

It feels much lighter (this could be an illusion, or the fact the weight is spread over 2 straps instead of 1)
It also doesn't fall off my shoulder (the 3-strap did)
It is much easier to open, close, and find things (I only need to pull one strap down my arm, not put the bag down somewhere)
It fits more inside (e.g. if I carry an extra sweater). The 3-strap folded over so had much less room.
It's much more comfortable to carry (no straps digging in to my side).
It also works as an oversized clutch (just sort of 'rolled up' - looks great).
It doesn't make any noise. The 3-chain was noisy when I walked, as the chains banged into each other. This was very annoying.

Overall, I didn't get along with the 3-strap at all, but am in love with my 2 strap :)

Posting my thoughts on both here in case they are helpful to someone.
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