The Loewe Puzzle

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#286
Gringach said:
Hello everyone!
I would like to buy my first Loewe bag and it will be the Puzzle :smile:
I am debating between the Tan and the Black, knowing that I will carry this bag in winter as well. And we have long winters in Switzerland!
Do you think the Tan one could handle bad weather? Like rain or snow from time to time? Or am I safer with the black version?
I think Tan is a more appropriate color for an all season bag but I am afraid it will mark easily..
By the way, the ones I am looking for are in the calf leather with Loewe sign embossed in white.
Thanks very much for your opinion!
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You can treat the leather and I've found the smooth calf to be really weather-durable on its own anyway
 
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#287
earthygirl said:
I used to own the tan puzzle and carried it without worry. The smooth leather is very durable. I even got caught in the rain a few times and just wiped the water droplets off. No issues. It also is a dark enough color so I never had any color transfer. I agree that the tan is the perfect color for an all season bag...looks great with pretty much any wardrobe. I sold the tan when I decided to buy a tri color puzzle (warm desert). I just ordered the black and while the puzzle lines will be less visible, I think it’s a very sleek looking/edgy combo with the smooth black leather and palladium hardware. I found that hardware was less obvious/noticeable on the tan bag. I would wear gold or white gold jewelry with it. I think when styling the black I will likely stick to white gold jewelry. If 8 could only choose between the tan and the black, I’d get the tan! Hope this helps!
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Congrats on the black one! Such a simple puzzle yet chic and versatile. I’ve loved mine since 2020. Fantastic yet a simple bag.

I’ve been drooling over that dune/warm desert puzzle since Dec 2021 when I first saw it. IMHO it’s the most beautiful tri color Loewe has ever ever done. Yet I went with the all SAND grained small and happy to say it was a right choice for me as this neutral will be worn easily all seasons. SAND doesn’t photograph well - it’s a lot better in real life.

The top color of your new puzzle -“DUNE” is a stunning color. If/when LOEWE come out with an all DUNE ( the most beautiful light brown/beige ) puzzle I know I’ll be buying a third small puzzle to satisfy that Chanel “caramel” void. LOL.

Given how our lives are getting simplified puzzles are a perfect example of luxury that is any life context/everyday friendly bags. I look forward to wearing my puzzles. Every day.
 
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#288
Greentea said:
Okay, you are me. I have an Evelyn Pm and like it but I love the puzzle 10x more. I have the small puzzle and it does everything the Evelyne does with only slightly less capacity. It's just a different structure. but the difference is the small puzzle can dress up more for dinners out if you're traveling and only want one bag. I recommend the small and the back pocket is so handy for your keys, mask, or card holder.
I love the mini if you want an alternative to something like the chanel mini flap (more casual) or the LV nano Speedy. It hold essentials and if you barely carry anything, might work for days out too. But for an Evelyn swap, the small puzzle is perfection. Half the weight
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Even though I did not pull the trigger I agree. I have an Evelyn PM as well and they are very different bags. The Puzzle is far more versatile and can go form day to night.
 
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#289
Greentea said:
You can treat the leather and I've found the smooth calf to be really weather-durable on its own anyway
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What do you treat the tan leather with? I'm picking up my tan medium soon but I live in Vancouver where it rains all the time. I'd love to wear it out as my every day bag but I'm concerned about water marks too. Thanks!
 
#290
balthus said:
Contemplating dipping my toe in the puzzle bag waters but really turn between mini and small with the $-k price difference. Would do black or the caramel tan. I like options of how you can use the bag but mostly crossbody. Looking for alternative to Hermes Evelyn that’s not too heavy. Like the price and look of mini but worry I will be too limited on what fits. Thanks for insights.
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Comparison pics of Small Puzzle versus Mini Puzzle

No way is the LV Poche Toilette 15 fitting in the Mini, but there was room for my iPhone 13 and another small accessory.
Also, the Small strap is adjustable and obviously wider; I have it on the longest setting to wear it crossbody which is coincidentally about the same length as the Mini strap which is a perfect crossbody length for me (I am just under 5' tall).
Note that I prefer thinner straps and the Small is about as thick as I want.

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pinkrose398 said:
What do you treat the tan leather with? I'm picking up my tan medium soon but I live in Vancouver where it rains all the time. I'd love to wear it out as my every day bag but I'm concerned about water marks too. Thanks!
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I have the puzzle in stone blue color and it has been rained out on several occasion since I live in Vancouver as well. No water marks at all!
 
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#295
Greentea said:
This is what I'm doing too. Getting a mini soon
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Yikes! Me too! I have two small puzzles now and thinking to add a mini. But I’m wondering if I’ll still choose to use my small ones more. After all it never hurts to have more space right? :hrmm::whut: I’m confused. Also I don’t really Fancy any of the colors available now. But I kinda wanna beat the price increase. If I do get a mini, it’ll be the tan one. What do u think? Wait or buy? Or not buy at all?
 
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viewwing said:
Yikes! Me too! I have two small puzzles now and thinking to add a mini. But I’m wondering if I’ll still choose to use my small ones more. After all it never hurts to have more space right? :hrmm::whut: I’m confused. Also I don’t really Fancy any of the colors available now. But I kinda wanna beat the price increase. If I do get a mini, it’ll be the tan one. What do u think? Wait or buy? Or not buy at all?
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I love the tan mini and also the warm desert because of the gold HW
 
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earthygirl said:
I used to own the tan puzzle and carried it without worry. The smooth leather is very durable. I even got caught in the rain a few times and just wiped the water droplets off. No issues. It also is a dark enough color so I never had any color transfer. I agree that the tan is the perfect color for an all season bag...looks great with pretty much any wardrobe. I sold the tan when I decided to buy a tri color puzzle (warm desert). I just ordered the black and while the puzzle lines will be less visible, I think it’s a very sleek looking/edgy combo with the smooth black leather and palladium hardware. I found that hardware was less obvious/noticeable on the tan bag. I would wear gold or white gold jewelry with it. I think when styling the black I will likely stick to white gold jewelry. If 8 could only choose between the tan and the black, I’d get the tan! Hope this helps!
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CrackBerryCream said:
I would recommend the Tan. Have had mine for half a year now and I used it in light rain occasionally. More heavy rain led to visible stains forming when wet (kind of greenish), but they totally disappeared after I got home and the bag dried.

I wouldn't worry too much about it in light rain or some snow. Although I tend to use coated canvas bags (LV, Goyard) when it's really raining a lot. Leather shouldn't be soaked after all.
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Greentea said:
You can treat the leather and I've found the smooth calf to be really weather-durable on its own anyway
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Thank you so much for your replies!
It really conforts me with my choice :smile:
I cannot wait to get this bag and join the Loewe club ;)
I am trying to be brave and sell a bag before buying this one.. But I might just go ahead if it takes to long hahaha!
 
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#300
earthygirl said:
Thank you for posting this! I just panic bought another small puzzle in black from bergdorf goodman at a discount!!! Hopefully, this will help someone else looking to purchase a puzzle bag.

The price of the small puzzle bag is still $2600 on BG’s website. If you sign up with a NEW email, they send you a 15% off promo code almost immediately. (I had previously purchased another puzzle bag from BG so I just used my husband’s email.) I also went through Rakuten.com which currently is offering 10% cash back. (If you do this remember to enter the same email address as your rakuten account when checking out...so that you can get the cash back) I paid $2392 and will get $260 cash back from rakuten. It’s not the best price I’ve gotten for a puzzle but with the impending price increase, I’m happy.

i forgot to add that shipping to US and also returns are free so if you change your mind, no biggie
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Have you had any issues with the condition of the puzzles you ordered from BG? I've seen some info online regarding how people will literally get sent the wrong item, etc. Makes me nervous to order it from them, but the 15% and cash back is hard to resist. TIA!
 
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