The PS11 : the Box Bag by Proenza Schouler

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#661
IrisCole said:
Does the leather on the PS11s stain / spot very easily? I took mine out yesterday and when a snowflake melted on it, it seemed to take FOREVER for the water spot to dry up so that you couldn't see it any more.

I'm not super gentle with my bags (they're for using, after all), but I'm just wondering - is this a bag that's better in spring / summer?
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You have a smooth leather PS11. It may be that this leather needs more protection than the textured and matte leather bags.
I have two textured (and untreated) leather PS11s that I've carried regularly for years and they're in great shape - never worn in snow though. My one smooth leather PS11 hasn't been exposed to weather yet but your post reminds me to look into treating it.
 
#663
Can someone explain to me the different leathers on the ps11? Im Interested in getting a black ps11 but pictures online are confusing; some are listed as smooth leather but look somewhat(?) textured..is the one on NAP a textured version? Very confusing:( please help! I want one that would be durable and needs less maintenance. ..
 
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Mine are 1 holographic (patent), 1 oil slick (patent). I wouldnt know how the other hold up. I know mine will wrinkle/bubble up at flap fold if I use them a bit, but I'm sure th regular leather (even if smooth) will endure much better
 
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jen1801 said:
Can someone explain to me the different leathers on the ps11? Im Interested in getting a black ps11 but pictures online are confusing; some are listed as smooth leather but look somewhat(?) textured..is the one on NAP a textured version? Very confusing:( please help! I want one that would be durable and needs less maintenance. ..
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I learnt this last month when I purchased my PS11 in London. I didn't know but there are two different types of leather - one that is more textured and softer in a way (the one on NAP) and one that is more smooth (like mine). I actually wanted the one with textured leather, but because I didn't know about the different leather types I figured the pictures on NAP were just a little of or something, so I bought it anyway. A friend of mine got one at Harrods and she was told that the textured leather would be more durable. If I had known I would never have bought the one with the smooth leather :( so annoying!
 

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karolinemk said:
I learnt this last month when I purchased my PS11 in London. I didn't know but there are two different types of leather - one that is more textured and softer in a way (the one on NAP) and one that is more smooth (like mine). I actually wanted the one with textured leather, but because I didn't know about the different leather types I figured the pictures on NAP were just a little of or something, so I bought it anyway. A friend of mine got one at Harrods and she was told that the textured leather would be more durable. If I had known I would never have bought the one with the smooth leather :( so annoying!
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ha, we are the exact opposite. i had bought this bag from the corner last year, but returned it because it was way too textured. i prefer the smoother version!
 
#668
k5ml3k said:
It finally came in...thoughts? I really like it but I'm worried about the issues that the other hologram bags have had in the past...anyone know anything about this one or have it? How is it holding up? I really would like to move in to it but I'm worried of the future issues...

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I've been admiring this bag ever since it came out, I saw it in person at BG NY last August at full price. I almost got it, but the price was too steep. I never knew there's issues of bubbling & wrinkling. Now that they're on sale, I'm so tempted but these issues are bothering me.:shame:
 
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imlvholic said:
I've been admiring this bag ever since it came out, I saw it in person at BG NY last August at full price. I almost got it, but the price was too steep. I never knew there's issues of bubbling & wrinkling. Now that they're on sale, I'm so tempted but these issues are bothering me.:shame:
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I know! I ended up returning it bc I really didn't want to worry about what could happen down the road. And for me, it would be too much to constantly worry about it and not be able to enjoy the bag bc of the issues. It was a really hard choice but I had to let it go :-( did you end up getting it?
 
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k5ml3k said:
I know! I ended up returning it bc I really didn't want to worry about what could happen down the road. And for me, it would be too much to constantly worry about it and not be able to enjoy the bag bc of the issues. It was a really hard choice but I had to let it go :-( did you end up getting it?
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No I did not :( I still think about it though. Even for the discounted price, I still cringe!!! I don't think it's worth investing. I'm now leaning more on the tested & more classic LV Monseau BB in Epi if I have to spend this much.;) I know I don't need to worry about bubbling & I think more versatile for me.

I always have issues about PS bags, whenever I feel like splurging for 1, there's always something about it that make me think twice. Like, I was gonna buy a PS1, but the pulling effect of the cover when the bag is stuff really bothers me. Then this PS11 Mini Oil Slick that I'm so attracted to also got its flaws. I guess PS is not really for me.:tdown:
 
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Oh that LV is a gorgeous bag! I still wonder about the ps11 too...I actually just received an email back from Proenza today and they said they changed the design or material of the oil slick from the old hologram bc of the issues it had...not sure if that'll change your mind but thought I'd let you know :-)

I have several PS1...I've only used one, my purple rain, which I love. I really love the style of the PS bags and as long as I get it from a place that I know will take care of me if issues were to arise then I'm more ok with it. I haven't had any problems with mine so far though. I used it for a month straight for school. I have the medium and it's the perfect size!

I really do need to treat my bags though but I've never treated any of my bags so I'm worried that I'm gonna ruin it lol
 
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owen spunkmeyer said:
ha, we are the exact opposite. i had bought this bag from the corner last year, but returned it because it was way too textured. i prefer the smoother version!
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Really? Don't you think the textured one's more durable? You're lucky that you could return it, though. I kind of have to keep mine :tdown: It's not like I hate it, but I would rather have the one with textured leather..
 
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