The Bulb

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babypanda said:
This bag looks really cute. I’m going to try and see it in person. Anyone got it and can give feedback!
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When I personally tried the bag it seemed as if it wouldn’t gather shut all the way. Like the way you see it in that photo is pretty much the extent of it closing properly. Out of all the colors though I truly think black would be the way to go if you were really interested in this bag style.
 
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grietje said:
@JenJBS, the Carmel team sent some photos of the bulb (which I first read incorrectly as the blob). I’m trying to figure it out. I’m captivated and it looks like a bag better seen in person.

I am also captivated by this one:
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I learned it’s being referred to informally as the Princess Leia so it’s immediately more interesting to me!
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I tried the Mini Bag instore and it is quite small ie. I can just fit it over my shoulder and I'm short and small. It wasn't very comfortable over my shoulder and definitely would not be a good idea to wear it that way in the summer time. :shocked:

For the price, my SA didnt recommend it either and suggested I save the $ for a bigger bag, like Jodie. It is cute though.
 
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pinksky777 said:
When I personally tried the bag it seemed as if it wouldn’t gather shut all the way. Like the way you see it in that photo is pretty much the extent of it closing properly. Out of all the colors though I truly think black would be the way to go if you were really interested in this bag style.
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anniebhu said:
I tried the Mini Bag instore and it is quite small ie. I can just fit it over my shoulder and I'm short and small. It wasn't very comfortable over my shoulder and definitely would not be a good idea to wear it that way in the summer time. :shocked:

For the price, my SA didnt recommend it either and suggested I save the $ for a bigger bag, like Jodie. It is cute though.
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Thank you both for your feedback. I imagined the closure would be magnetic. Guess I'm wrong. According to the website it comes in 3 sizes though. Mini, small and medium. Unfortunately there are no mod shots. I'm sure someone here will eventually buy one and show us :)
 
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babypanda said:
Actually while doing more research, seems like the short thicker strap is detachable and the bag can be carried over the shoulder like that:
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Sorry looks like I’m confusing the small and mini bulb. The mini does not have any thick straps. The small does. It doesn’t look that I’m going to visit stores any time soon. Hopefully someone else can give more in depth review
 
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The Mini Bulb arrived. Here are photos and comments:
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It’s dark now so I don’t have a photo of the color outdoors. It’s a rich plum.
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It’s a small bag. I can fit my iPhone X and cinch it. If I add the compact wallet, it won’t cinch.
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I’m 5’10” and 150 lbs. crossbody it hangs right under my breast. Shoulder carry is just above the hip. On someone petite, it might hang really nicely.

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The leather is soft but not buttery like I hoped. This could be due to the dye. The gathering on the bottom looks a bit sloppy. Capacity wise it’s definitely more evening bag wear. It could serve as a Covid run around bag but I fear it’s too small — at least in my opinion. You add a small wallet and a wee bottle of hand sanitizer and you’re done.

And if I may be blunt—and I’m sorry to be so negative because it is cute—but I simply do not see how this bag is worth $1100. I’d barely pay $100 for it.
 
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grietje said:
The Mini Bulb arrived. Here are photos and comments:
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It’s dark now so I don’t have a photo of the color outdoors. It’s a rich plum.
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It’s a small bag. I can fit my iPhone X and cinch it. If I add the compact wallet, it won’t cinch.
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I’m 5’10” and 150 lbs. crossbody it hangs right under my breast. Shoulder carry is just above the hip. On someone petite, it might hang really nicely.

Other thoughts:
The leather is soft but not buttery like I hoped. This could be due to the dye. The gathering on the bottom looks a bit sloppy. Capacity wise it’s definitely more evening bag wear. It could serve as a Covid run around bag but I fear it’s too small — at least in my opinion. You add a small wallet and a wee bottle of hand sanitizer and you’re done.

And if I may be blunt—and I’m sorry to be so negative because it is cute—but I simply do not see how this bag is worth $1100. I’d barely pay $100 for it.
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Thank you for the pictures and detailed review!

I'm guessing $100 versions of it will show up on eBay, etc before too long... :graucho:
 
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grietje said:
The Mini Bulb arrived. Here are photos and comments:
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It’s dark now so I don’t have a photo of the color outdoors. It’s a rich plum.
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It’s a small bag. I can fit my iPhone X and cinch it. If I add the compact wallet, it won’t cinch.
View attachment 4930036
I’m 5’10” and 150 lbs. crossbody it hangs right under my breast. Shoulder carry is just above the hip. On someone petite, it might hang really nicely.

Other thoughts:
The leather is soft but not buttery like I hoped. This could be due to the dye. The gathering on the bottom looks a bit sloppy. Capacity wise it’s definitely more evening bag wear. It could serve as a Covid run around bag but I fear it’s too small — at least in my opinion. You add a small wallet and a wee bottle of hand sanitizer and you’re done.

And if I may be blunt—and I’m sorry to be so negative because it is cute—but I simply do not see how this bag is worth $1100. I’d barely pay $100 for it.
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Thank you so much for the feedback! And mostly for saving me 1100$ :lol:
I wonder if the intrecciato version would look better? But either way it’s clearly too small
 
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