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#466
OriginalBalenciaga said:
I wasn't sure where to post this...I just saw an ad for this bag and was shocked, I feel like they're not even trying to pretend its a copy?

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Mini Cloud Clutch - Biscotto

Our bestselling handbag is handcrafted in Italy with a multi-function and removable strap allows this versatile bag to be carried as a shoulder bag, crossbody, clutch or even as a belt bag. Soft supple Italian lamb leather is luxurious and the ruched magnetic closure keeps your belongings safe...
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I don't think they have to pretend this is a copy if H&M, Zara, Mango and all other high street brands already brought out their own versions of this bag. The thing is that everyone in the know, knows that BV started this. But not everybody is in the know, wants to be in the know or wants to pay the BV price.

Although BV started this trend bag now, there were already a lot of people stating that they bought a bag with the same shape in the 60's.

I guess this is the everlasting discussion about the difference between a copy or inspired by. Imo things are only a hard 1:1 copy if they are exactly the same. This bag has not used the BV logo and it does not even come close pricewise. The Pouch Clutch might be the original but spend that same amount of money on the Cloud and you will get a lot more bag for your buck.
 
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#470
Has anyone tried a bag organiser with their Pouch? I'm still not a fan of that really crumpled look. Does it smoothen out with time? Samorga has an organiser that's not too structured.
 
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OneMoreDay said:
Has anyone tried a bag organiser with their Pouch? I'm still not a fan of that really crumpled look. Does it smoothen out with time? Samorga has an organiser that's not too structured.
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In my opinion, if you don’t like the crumpled look, this might not be the bag for you, since that is an important element of the style...
 
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bisbee said:
In my opinion, if you don’t like the crumpled look, this might not be the bag for you, since that is an important element of the style...
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indiaink said:
Are you talking about the folds of leather that create the pouch? Those won't smooth out, ever.
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Oh, no. I like how it looks. :coolio: Perhaps I should explain. I just don't like the 'collapsed' look some well worn Pouches develop from heavy use (although I only really saw that in the early days of the Pouch's release so maybe those were PR gifts for influencers and not meant for actual customers?). And I'm talking really heavy use. Like the bags were dropped under a steam roller and only brought out when it came time to do a photoshoot. :frown:

Here's a Pouch with an organiser by Samorga that looks like it should help it maintain its shape better. It doesn't affect the casual shape of the bag. If nothing else, at least it'll help organise things inside.
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OneMoreDay said:
Oh, no. I like how it looks. :coolio: Perhaps I should explain. I just don't like the 'collapsed' look some well worn Pouches develop from heavy use (although I only really saw that in the early days of the Pouch's release so maybe those were PR gifts for influencers and not meant for actual customers?). And I'm talking really heavy use. Like the bags were dropped under a steam roller and only brought out when it came time to do a photoshoot. :frown:

Here's a Pouch with an organiser by Samorga that looks like it should help it maintain its shape better. It doesn't affect the casual shape of the bag. If nothing else, at least it'll help organise things inside.
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OK, I get it. That organizer looks nice!
 
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OneMoreDay said:
Oh, no. I like how it looks. :coolio: Perhaps I should explain. I just don't like the 'collapsed' look some well worn Pouches develop from heavy use (although I only really saw that in the early days of the Pouch's release so maybe those were PR gifts for influencers and not meant for actual customers?). And I'm talking really heavy use. Like the bags were dropped under a steam roller and only brought out when it came time to do a photoshoot. :frown:

Here's a Pouch with an organiser by Samorga that looks like it should help it maintain its shape better. It doesn't affect the casual shape of the bag. If nothing else, at least it'll help organise things inside.
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Doesn't seem to change the aesthetic at all.
 
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sorry, but i really don't get the point :confused:
if you stick the walls under the frame, you won't have easy access to the pockets to keep your smaller bits in them, and throwing everything in the middle of it will make the same thing as it was without the organiser :confused:
plus, the bottom will become firm and quite unflexible for comfortable "hug" of the arm, i love how it sits and softly hugs my arm when i carry it.
 
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OneMoreDay said:
Oh, no. I like how it looks. :coolio: Perhaps I should explain. I just don't like the 'collapsed' look some well worn Pouches develop from heavy use (although I only really saw that in the early days of the Pouch's release so maybe those were PR gifts for influencers and not meant for actual customers?). And I'm talking really heavy use. Like the bags were dropped under a steam roller and only brought out when it came time to do a photoshoot. :frown:

Here's a Pouch with an organiser by Samorga that looks like it should help it maintain its shape better. It doesn't affect the casual shape of the bag. If nothing else, at least it'll help organise things inside.
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It looks nice in the pic, but it will make the use very different. The nice thing about The Pouch is carrying it all squashed against you, under the arm, etc. This would be terribly uncomfortable to carry in my opinion.
 
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