Strathberry bags??

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#153
goblin_mode_good_bag said:
So I took a look at Strathberry's new Dome bags online last night. It's like a LV Alma GM knocked up a Midi Tote and I think I like it. Especially at half the price of a canvas Alma and with a strap included. Ordered it in chestnut with vanilla stitching.

I don't use my Midi Tote as much as I anticipated because the frame shape and magnets limit the capacity somewhat. If you overstuff it vertically, it won't snap/stay shut. This one's got a zipper instead so that may negate those issues.
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I have the LV Epi Alma in noir. It is more structured than this one. You’d probably have to stuff the Strathberry. The leather on the Strathberry looks stunning and the bags itself is beautiful . The LV is too expensive now. I got mine in 2019. I think it’s currently more than 3x the Strathberry price. The Strathberry seems like a deal!!
 
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#155
goblin_mode_good_bag said:
I actually just ordered the regular Mosaic bag. I thought about doing the tote but it seemed a little too similar to my Bayswater. So I decided -- just for once -- not to buy the big-a** bag. I don't currently have anything medium-sized in a light color and this model seems just big enough to get most of my stuff in there. Plus, the magnetic closure seems nice and unfussy. I like simple, secure closures that I can manage one-handed. I do wish it had feet but I can live without them since I don't see a white/cream bag becoming my daily driver.

To answer your question, I've only seen one review of the regular Mosaic and none for the other sizes. The reviewer had just bought it but hypothesized that the flap could become creased if you use it daily and lift it up all the way (against the handle) and that if you overstuff it and carry it by the handle, the sides could stretch. For these reasons, I opted for the Oat color -- if either of those things do happen, they'd be less likely to show in white/cream.

This will be my second Strathberry. My navy Midi Tote looks fine after four months, though it is also not a daily driver.
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Ha! My logic was that I needed a big a** bag because I’ve been using medium ones for the most part (APC small Grace and Polene tonca are my usuals right now). I have a couple of seven year olds so will need something that can fit more snacks and sunscreen for summer. Sooo.. I ordered the mosaic tote and it arrived today and is stunning. My only issue is a scratch on the hardware, but the leather and color (mushroom) are beautiful. And size is perfect—not big tote sized but medium.

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#156
foxgal said:
I can’t wait to see everyone’s new bags! I just saw the new Mosiac online and it seems like a beautiful classic, both modern and timeless! My only concern would be opening the flap and having the handle in the way :confused1:

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I ordered this bag and it arrived today. It’s a great little bag, but the handle does make it difficult when opening the bag. I will have to think about that issue when deciding to keep or return.
 
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Hello everyone! I have a question and hope someone can help. There is a summer sale going on at Strathberry right now. The item I want is 25% off. Will be winter deals be better? Wondering if I should wait or take the plunge… TIA!
 
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kenzo812 said:
Hello everyone! I have a question and hope someone can help. There is a summer sale going on at Strathberry right now. The item I want is 25% off. Will be winter deals be better? Wondering if I should wait or take the plunge… TIA!
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Hi, 25-30% off is about as good as it gets with a Strathberry sale, depending on style. It is unlikely they will be any cheaper in the next sale.
 
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kenzo812 said:
Hello everyone! I have a question and hope someone can help. There is a summer sale going on at Strathberry right now. The item I want is 25% off. Will be winter deals be better? Wondering if I should wait or take the plunge… TIA!
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Some styles are 35% off today, with an extra 10% off code for anything already on sale extra10
 
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#163
nyeredzi said:
Some styles are 35% off today, with an extra 10% off code for anything already on sale extra10
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Thank you! I had a look and there are some awesome deals — need to decide which one to get…

Can anyone give feedback or share IRL photos on the East/West reg size (Mushroom, Oat or Tri-color pics) East/West Baguette and the S Cabas mini? Which one should I get first? Is tri-color a better choice or something more neutral? The East/West reg size was the one on my radar for a long time but I’m having second thoughts about it as an everyday bag. I do switch out my bags regularly but looking for something I can use more often & not have to baby it too much. The S cabas mini looks like it will fit the bill but I’m not sure if it will be too heavy/ bulky. The E/W Baguette might not fit a lot but might work for essentials only…. Any other style I should consider that I might have missed? Please help! TIA!
 
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#164
kenzo812 said:
Hello everyone! I have a question and hope someone can help. There is a summer sale going on at Strathberry right now. The item I want is 25% off. Will be winter deals be better? Wondering if I should wait or take the plunge… TIA!
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You can also check department store websites (for those that carry Strathberry) and see if they might offer sales too. I’m seeing that Saks Fifth Avenue has some Strathberry bags on sale now.
 
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sparklebunny said:
You can also check department store websites (for those that carry Strathberry) and see if they might offer sales too. I’m seeing that Saks Fifth Avenue has some Strathberry bags on sale now.
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Yes, I did that. Ordered an East/ West bag from Neiman Marcus on sale and it came scratched and looked like a display piece. I returned; still waiting for my refund. The extra 10% off on the strathberry website will make the same bag cost less. Altho it might be a hit or miss if the item they send is in new, pristine condition.

On a side note, I notice that there are new colors for the E/W bags that are lovely!! I might hold off getting anything if I don’t see anything (or can’t decide) on what I want to get. Just hope they don’t increase their prices anytime soon.
 
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