The Row handbags

[annapurse]

Me! Me! Me! (Sorry ) The pebbled leather is beautiful but feels a bit dead if you know what I mean? The saddle is sumptious and wonderful. It does scratch so it’s more a patina question, but it is so amazing looking and smelling. Also it’s leather lined which was important to me (the others are canvas lined), and stands up better. Posting a pic of the grain leather for comparison.

 

[bordeauxH]

Me! Me! Me! (Sorry ) The pebbled leather is beautiful but feels a bit dead if you know what I mean? The saddle is sumptious and wonderful. It does scratch so it’s more a patina question, but it is so amazing looking and smelling. Also it’s leather lined which was important to me (the others are canvas lined), and stands up better. Posting a pic of the grain leather for comparison.

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Thank you this is super helpful! I had the same impression of the pebbled- do you have a photo of your saddle leather bag you’d be able to share please ? I’d just like to see how it wears over time

 

[bagnut1]

Basically - but flat like the Bosco one. It might be hilarious - maybe even cute?

I started… it might look cute - or horrendous. I will knit two slits for the handles, might be a good cover for greedy hands given that it’s a fairly open tote?

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You are a person of action! Looking forward to seeing the finished product.

 

[annapurse]

I haven’t had her out much so this is the best I have right now. It’s wonderful, the leather. Deep, if you know what I mean.

 

[annapurse]

It’s the red but the same kind of leather - they call this one saddle as well. I also emailed The Row to see if it needs some sort of care - I don’t baby my bags at all but with this one I at least want to know the care routine if there is one.

 

[bordeauxH]

It’s the red but the same kind of leather - they call this one saddle as well. I also emailed The Row to see if it needs some sort of care - I don’t baby my bags at all but with this one I at least want to know the care routine if there is one.

Thank you!

 

[annapurse]

Also if anyone knows what kind of leather and treatment the smooth Margauxs are made from - am tring to find out Hermès style (kind of tanning process and finish etc) through The Row but people here might know more already!

 

[GLangdon]

Does anyone own, or has anyone seen, The Row’s Sophia bag (10)? It doesn’t look all that practical to me with the short handle and relatively small, boxy style… but I just love the look of it! Just wondering if anyone has any thoughts or experience with it - whether you like it or not and whether it’s a good bag functionally. It would be a bit of an investment for me right now so I’m nervous about just purchasing it. Thanks for any thoughts!

 

[bagnut1]

Does anyone own, or has anyone seen, The Row’s Sophia bag (10)? It doesn’t look all that practical to me with the short handle and relatively small, boxy style… but I just love the look of it! Just wondering if anyone has any thoughts or experience with it - whether you like it or not and whether it’s a good bag functionally. It would be a bit of an investment for me right now so I’m nervous about just purchasing it. Thanks for any thoughts!

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That's lovely but if you don't think it's "practical" probably best to pass or just wait and see.

FWIW a largish chunk of my own collection is top-handle bags but almost all of them have a strap option (which with this bag will distort or damage the handle based on these photos). Also personally I really don't "get" the intent of accordion-style bags since they waste quite a bit of interior capacity.

Just my two cents, your mileage may vary.

 

[annapurse]

So here finally my reveal: first time unpacking and packing the Margaux! Off the cuff observations:
- the curved shape and seam goes up and around into the top so it’s not as easy to fill as I thought: the volume in the bag is bigger than the access from the top (if that is clear?)
- the suede lining has friction with some things like my laptop (which might be good)
- if laptop not fitted properly, the bottom of the bag will sag
- the smell, the leather, the feel, the color are AMAZING.

Am a bit scared to bring her on my commute on Monday (train etc), but also excited. I packed a rain cover and might pack an easy bag to put it in just in case (almost took a black cotton one and then imagined the color transfer when wet and died inside). Recommendations for cover bags?

Anyway, hit me with questions and enjoy!

 

[annapurse]

And the rest of the show:

 

[bagnut1]

And the rest of the show:

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Gorgeous and congratulations on that lovely bag!

I am a fan of Baggu fold-up bags. I think the super big one would fit your tote. They fold up into a pouch and are great for emergency rain protection or carrying other items one tends to collect throughout the day.

 

[annapurse]

Yes that sounds good - did you ever test color proofness on them? Do they bleed when wet?

 

[bagnut1]

Yes that sounds good - did you ever test color proofness on them? Do they bleed when wet?

No they are rock solid and perfect for carrying a leather bag to protect from rain. (I have a bunch in different colors so I can match my outfit/bag. I am bagnut! )

 

[annapurse]

So I am test driving her and have so far managed commuting on the train and biking to work at home, I have conditioned her after consulting with @docride and have even caught some rain. Have also scratched her with my fingernails while packing, which is easily buffed out with a clean finger, have overpacked her (like, seriously heavily loaded her) and am finding my way around. What are your do’s and dont’s with investment bags?