Which Bottega Veneta hobo would you get?? Please take my poll!

[kitty nyc]

Hi ladies,

I'm thinking about getting my first Bottega this year, which hobo would you get? The small classic one or the ball bag? Please let me know your preference and why - thanks! I don't really want to get both since they are kind of similar...what do you think?

Here is a link that shows the bags I'm talking about: small hobo is upper left, ball bag is the one on the bottom in the center...

BOTTEGA VENETA

 

[Swanky]

can you post pics for us to compare?

 

[boxermom]

I think the ball bag can go on your shoulder. The smaller hobo is a tight fit on the shoulder. They both are wonderful, and the smaller hobo will come in each season's special colors--don't know if the ball bag comes in other than the classic colors.

 

[edsbgrl]

I voted Ball Bag simply b/c I am partial to bigger bags.

 

[kitty nyc]

can you post pics for us to compare?

I just did - hope this helps Swanky!

 

[Swanky]

I tried on both and I preferred the Ball
HOpe to get one this year!

 

[kitty nyc]

I think the Ball is more comfortable, but the smaller one looks like it may be able to go from day to night...would you get both? In different colors of course!

 

[bullshopper]

i like both styles. i actually just got my first BV in December and went with the medium hobo just because it was cheaper than the ball bag. I still want the ball bag and will get one at a later time. you can't go wrong with either. good luck.

 

[Cosmopolitan]

I'd get the classic "Veneta" hobo--but in medium, not small. To me, that is the quintessential Bottega Veneta bag.

 

[bullshopper]

just saw you latest post and to answer you question, yes i would get both in different colors. they are 2 totally different bags. the medium hobo actually fits a lot. it doesn't seem that big when you're just looking at the picture but IRL it's a very roomy bag.

 

[kitty nyc]

Yes, I meant the medium (not small) - I thought there were only 2 sizes. Obviously I don't know too much about this brand. Thanks for all your opinions ladies, please keep them coming!

 

[Cosmopolitan]

Personally, I've just never liked the seams on the Ball bag. They interrupt the trademark appeal of BV--the beautiful woven leather.

 

[BrownPaperBag]

I don't have a Bottega Veneta. But from the looks of it, I would go with the hobo because it fully closes with a zipper. The ball looks like it has the middle zipper compartment and two open compartments.

 

[kitty nyc]

Thanks for all your insightful comments! Does the Ball hold more than the medium? Also, black or dark brown in terms of color?

 

[bella1]

I would go for the Larger woven hobo, if not then the ball bag, then the smaller hobo. I say the smaller hobo last only b/c it can't be comfortably worn over the shoulders where the 1st two can be. But if this doesn't bother you, smaller hobo is a great choice too b/c it looks nice proportionate wise than the larger one I think.