The Loewe Puzzle
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The metal feet and D ring aren’t particular important to the design and use of the bag. Depends if you like the look of the extra hardware to be honest
The strap is also different on the newer bags. It’s narrower. Some people have noted that the narrow strap doesn’t distribute the weight (pressure) as well on the shoulder as the wide band.
I’m a person who wants feet on my bag. I don’t like to sling my bag over the back of a chair in a restaurant if my seat is not against the wall. (Growing up in NYC in the 70’s will ALWAYS make you mindful of theft), so I tend to place my bag on the floor. Feet certainly help.
I’ve never used the D ring.
I’m a person who wants feet on my bag. I don’t like to sling my bag over the back of a chair in a restaurant if my seat is not against the wall. (Growing up in NYC in the 70’s will ALWAYS make you mindful of theft), so I tend to place my bag on the floor. Feet certainly help.
I’ve never used the D ring.
I have a small Puzzle in a new version and I prefer the bag that size without the d ring and the feet. If anything - I found them too busy looking on such a small size bag (totally personal taste of course). The hardware also makes the bag heavier and to be honest - I have never used the D ring on my medium Puzzle (my medium came with feet and D ring). Same goes for the newer/narrower strap - I personally find small size looking “cleaner” with the narrower strap. Again - totally depends on your personal preference.
Agree with DAMER above, a few years ago I looked at the small puzzle with the metal feet/D ring, but felt like the bag was "too busy" with all the asymmetric pieces of leather + hardware.
The newer version is more simple, and with minimal hardware, the main focus becomes the smoooooth tan leather which i am loving!
The newer version is more simple, and with minimal hardware, the main focus becomes the smoooooth tan leather which i am loving!
Hi there!
I am fairly new to starting a luxury bag collection and I have been eyeing the Loewe puzzle bag for what feels like forever. I was just curious where (which stores) other puzzle bag owners got their bags. Also, are there any stores that have offered sales on the puzzle bag before? If so, when do those sales tend to happen? Thanks a lot! Appreciate it
I am fairly new to starting a luxury bag collection and I have been eyeing the Loewe puzzle bag for what feels like forever. I was just curious where (which stores) other puzzle bag owners got their bags. Also, are there any stores that have offered sales on the puzzle bag before? If so, when do those sales tend to happen? Thanks a lot! Appreciate it
I got mine at Saks, but I've never seen the puzzle on sale. Even so, the $2k was absolutely worth it
I have been lucky enough to find Puzzle bags on sale at Nordstrom, Selfridge's and the Loewe outlet. I purchased them online or over the phone. At Nordstrom, I found my dark taupe Puzzle 30% off last summer. The Selfridge's Puzzle was purchased during Thanksgiving weekend a couple years ago and the Loewe Outlet bag was bought during the fall. My tan Puzzle was full price but Saks was offering triple points, which made me happy. As the Puzzle grows in popularity, it's becoming more difficult to find bargains but you will if you persevere. G/L!
I have a small tan puzzle which I got from the store. I think it’s better to get from stores directly as they are a lot of good Loewe fakes.
otherwise, I know frwd, hbx and jomashop do have quite a bit of discounts on the bag. However, I also saw rumors saying that they sell fakes too.
for the peace of mind, I would just pay a little more for an authentic bag, with warranty and life-time leather conditioning service.
otherwise, I know frwd, hbx and jomashop do have quite a bit of discounts on the bag. However, I also saw rumors saying that they sell fakes too.
for the peace of mind, I would just pay a little more for an authentic bag, with warranty and life-time leather conditioning service.
I'm not sure where you're located. I'm in Canada and I found 24S to be several hundred dollars cheaper than the website. I got mine in the tan medium. 24S is a subsidiary of LVMH so they are legit. The price you pay includes everything so there are no surprises when you receive the bag (which came very quickly).That said, the selection is a little bit more limited than other department stores or the boutiques.
I bought my small tan puzzle at Saks. I bought it online in Jan or Feb 2019 when Saks had a promo (for every $250 spent get $50 off or some deal like that). I also went through rakuten and saved an additional 10%. I think I paid around $1950 including tax. I’m in the US but the price I paid was equivalent to buying it in Europe. Neiman Marcus runs similar promotions but usually saks has the better deal.
I have seen the tan color on sale on ssense before thanksgiving. The best sales were before Black Friday and cyber Monday when I was looking for this bag, but I hesitated and they sold out in the tan. I’ve noticed that small puzzle bag prices in neutral colors are now priced higher on fashionphile than they were a few years ago. I bought a stone blue small puzzle for $1650 from fashionphile before they were required to charge tax and I recently sold it on eBay for $1850+ tax. The bag is definitely becoming more sought after, but there are deals to be had. You just have to be patient and keep looking.
I have seen the tan color on sale on ssense before thanksgiving. The best sales were before Black Friday and cyber Monday when I was looking for this bag, but I hesitated and they sold out in the tan. I’ve noticed that small puzzle bag prices in neutral colors are now priced higher on fashionphile than they were a few years ago. I bought a stone blue small puzzle for $1650 from fashionphile before they were required to charge tax and I recently sold it on eBay for $1850+ tax. The bag is definitely becoming more sought after, but there are deals to be had. You just have to be patient and keep looking.
I bought a small tan puzzle from SSENSE when it was on sale for about $2k CAD, and then bought a small stone blue puzzle pre-loved from an Instagram seller. I agree that puzzle fakes are very good these days, so I would advise getting your first one from a reputable online retailer so you have reference point for the details.
I agree and if you do purchase from an individual seller at least make sure the seller has proof of purchase.
I wouldn’t rely on proof of purchase. The receipts are probably one of the easiest part to replicate if they want to sell a super fake. In fact, I heard stories that people purchased from online department stores and return it with a fake bag. After watching a video on Loewe super fake, I dare not buy it from any online sellers...
I bought mine on Fashionphile at the very end of 2019 as I refused to pay retail. I bought it in fuchsia and it was in mint condition, like new. It was $905. before the sales tax. Plus, I was able to get one with the metal feet on the bottom as the new ones don't have the metal feet. Right before getting the fuchsia one, I had bought one in stone blue for $1,815 (before sales tax) on Fashionphile, but when it arrived I didn't really like the color although it was one of the really popular colors. It was one of the newer ones as there were no metal feet on the bottom. I sent it back and then bought the fuchsia one which is gorgeous.
Karenbritchick reviewed the Loewe-Puzzle in two different videos of hers. She also has the stone blue one. Mine was supposedly the same color, but when it arrived the blue looked as if it had a bit more gray in it although it was the same bag that she reviewed. It might have just been the lighting when she made the video. By the way, I have the small one in fuchsia.
Karenbritchick reviewed the Loewe-Puzzle in two different videos of hers. She also has the stone blue one. Mine was supposedly the same color, but when it arrived the blue looked as if it had a bit more gray in it although it was the same bag that she reviewed. It might have just been the lighting when she made the video. By the way, I have the small one in fuchsia.