Oh no, the mod shots should definitely be IN the PJs!
Because why not? I'm impressed at how much fits in that bag.
The Bulb
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Oh no, the mod shots should definitely be IN the PJs!
Because why not? I'm impressed at how much fits in that bag.
Thank you for sharing! It's so cute with your outfit. Do you prefer wearing it crossbody non-crossbody?
I think I like this more than the mini pouch. It seems like it sits more flush on the body and fits more!
I didn’t try the bulb in person. I based my comment on someone else’s review. I am unsure about the staying power of these bags though. Lately I’ve been more drawn towards slightly more structured shapes
So I got the 'SMALL' bulb because it seemed a little more roomy, and I couldn't be more underwhelmed. It seems super flimsy and like they threw together a bag with some extra scraps they had on hand. LOL. So many bags in this newer collection seem so poorly designed and have such awkward dimensions and functionality. I wish they would keep the collections a little smaller but maybe work on quality control and design on less pieces. Sorry about the rant.
The tassels that can be used as a "shoulder strap" are SO short (I'm 5'3"), the handles are very thin and cheap feeling, and the shape of the pouch itself seems really awkward. The MINI JODIE, and the MINI POUCH, are a much better quality bag for a similar price. I will bet this won't be back in other seasons, tbh.
Back it goes! Thankfully I got it on Matches where they have easy returns.
The tassels that can be used as a "shoulder strap" are SO short (I'm 5'3"), the handles are very thin and cheap feeling, and the shape of the pouch itself seems really awkward. The MINI JODIE, and the MINI POUCH, are a much better quality bag for a similar price. I will bet this won't be back in other seasons, tbh.
Back it goes! Thankfully I got it on Matches where they have easy returns.
This is exactly what I’ve been saying about the bulb since I first saw it irl in early December. There’s this YouTuber Mel that featured the mini bulb in one of her videos, saying that she didn’t understand why on earth this bag wasn’t more popular or talked about etc... I just thought “don’t you have eyes?! Lol the bags messy stitching on the underside of the bulb part is reason alone for it not to be popular, it looks like an overpriced mess!”. While the small is much more appealing than the mini, that still doesn’t make up for the fact that it looks poorly constructed and very awkward when the top isn’t ruched together.
I absolutely agree with you. BV is looking more and more like fast fashion with poor quality and insane prices. I am super underwhelmed with the constant new designs and am less and less interested. Last year I bought 5 bags from the boutique. 2 Jodies from the new collection and 3 bags from TM collection that were discounted. After comparing I can attest that the old leather and craftsmanship were on a totally different level. I still like my Jodies but don’t use them as much. Also I’m annoyed that they already changed the design of the mini. And let’s not even start on the price hike since last year
Well I personally haven’t noticed any lack of quality with my new bv bags, and I owned a couple old bv’s a few yrs back but sold them. It’s really just this season I’ve been turned off by some of the styles coming out. I still think Daniel Lee hit it out of the park though with most of these bags; I nvr even looked twice at Bottega Veneta before he came along because I found the brand way too matronly and the colors boring tbh. The only old bv bag I love is the Lauren. The price hikes I always expect because this brand is very sought after and as soon as Claire’s deemed them investment bags, you knew it was only up from there. At the end of the day you have to trust your gut on what pieces to pick. It helps if you have “the eye” as we call it in the fashion industry haha.I absolutely agree with you. BV is looking more and more like fast fashion with poor quality and insane prices. I am super underwhelmed with the constant new designs and am less and less interested. Last year I bought 5 bags from the boutique. 2 Jodies from the new collection and 3 bags from TM collection that were discounted. After comparing I can attest that the old leather and craftsmanship were on a totally different level. I still like my Jodies but don’t use them as much. Also I’m annoyed that they already changed the design of the mini. And let’s not even start on the price hike since last year
The quality issue isn't with them all, just a handful per season have seemed a little "off" if you know what I mean? I love my Jodie/s and pouches so much. I too was NOT a fan of the old Bottega. So conservative and matronly. I'm a creative director, so I've loved the new take on Bottega by Daniel.
No denying that his designs are very creative and modern. Obviously he also caught my attention and I bought the Jodie and considered the mini pouch, the arco and cassette. But I just feel the functionality and durability just aren’t there. Time will tell
Then you totally get it! I agree with the “handful per season” completely. I guess I just chalk it up to you can’t make every bag you release a hit, you know?... like any other brand there’s always a few duds. Then again, I look at Gabriela Hearst’s new Chloe bags and I think “wow, Bottega’s not doing so bad” haha.
Here is a size comparison pic for the Bulb in Mini nad Medium sizes. I'll get mod shots up soon. The lighting doesn't show it, but the leather is exceptional!!!
I once stopped to pet one the leather is amazing. Congrats!