The ❤Gabrielle❤ Bag: It's a HIT!!

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voguekitty said:
Do you have a pic of the navy bag? I like the idea of something other black. I do like the Gabrielle they call navy/black although the blue is not really navy.
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Ok, here we go! Here are several options my SA sent me. She has all except the navy tweed I was eyeing. She also included the grey bag (which she describes as being more of a brown/taupe color) & wool bag. The navy is super dark in 3rd pic. There’s another navy bag with patent. What do you think?
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LVLOYAL12 said:
Ok, here we go! Here are several options my SA sent me. She has all except the navy tweed I was eyeing. She also included the grey bag (which she describes as being more of a brown/taupe color) & wool bag. The navy is super dark in 3rd pic. There’s another navy bag with patent. What do you think?
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LVLOYAL12 said:
Ok, here we go! Here are several options my SA sent me. She has all except the navy tweed I was eyeing. She also included the grey bag (which she describes as being more of a brown/taupe color) & wool bag. The navy is super dark in 3rd pic. There’s another navy bag with patent. What do you think?
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I really like the navy that looks "dipped" in patent (pic 6)....I've seen that in person, and that pic is darker than real life. IRL, it's a very bright navy, brighter than my navy/black combo. I've also seen the gray, and I would say that your SA is right; it skews very brown and is very warm-toned. The wool with the "Chanel" is cool, but I'd worry about pilling, which will be super obvious on smooth wool (as opposed to tweed); it was super dark navy IRL. Good luck deciding! Show us what you buy. :smile:
 
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stylistbydesign said:
I really like the navy that looks "dipped" in patent (pic 6)....I've seen that in person, and that pic is darker than real life. IRL, it's a very bright navy, brighter than my navy/black combo. I've also seen the gray, and I would say that your SA is right; it skews very brown and is very warm-toned. The wool with the "Chanel" is cool, but I'd worry about pilling, which will be super obvious on smooth wool (as opposed to tweed); it was super dark navy IRL. Good luck deciding! Show us what you buy. :smile:
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Thank you so much! I’m leaning heavily towards the navy since I don’t have a navy bag & it’s a good neutral. Ready to see IRL. I’ll def share my decision.
 
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LVLOYAL12 said:
Thank you so much! I’m leaning heavily towards the navy since I don’t have a navy bag & it’s a good neutral. Ready to see IRL. I’ll def share my decision.
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I think the navy will be amazing, and super versatile! I loved my Gabi so much more in usage than I thought I would.....I mean, I thought it was super cool, but I didn't expect to find it so practical as well. :smile:
 
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stylistbydesign said:
I think the navy will be amazing, and super versatile! I loved my Gabi so much more in usage than I thought I would.....I mean, I thought it was super cool, but I didn't expect to find it so practical as well. :smile:
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So Ladies, the tweed bags are GORGEOUS (& my fave), but not practical for me. I ended up taking the navy bag home with me. Black bags are easier to come by vs what I think to be the perfect navy for me. Thanks for your input!

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LVLOYAL12 said:
So Ladies, the tweed bags are GORGEOUS (& my fave), but not practical for me. I ended up taking the navy bag home with me. Black bags are easier to come by vs what I think to be the perfect navy for me. Thanks for your input!

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It’s perfect! I love the shade of navy. Congratulations and enjoy your new lovely! :heart:
 
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Sourisbrune said:
I had my medium Gabrielle for six months. I stuffed it during storage, making sure the chains were not on top to weigh it down. I got a big crease within the first month, it was expected given the quality of aged calfskin. My bag never flopped, but it sagged a little, after six months of use- wearing it about four times a week.
I was getting a little nervous because I knew it wasn’t a forever bag, and I wondered what the leather would look like after a year or two. I sold it.
I have seen some really beaten up bags online (consignment) and some that look brand new with a few creases. How the Gabby looks overtime comes down to the soft leather, how it’s handled and perhaps a bag organized to reinforce the sides a little.
My mind was set on eventual resale, so I didn’t enjoy the bags as much as I should have.
Best of luck!
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I was considering getting this bag and was gonna go to the store tomorrow- thanks for confirming my worries and concerns.

Anyone else has experience w this?
 
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