Which red bag - MK or Minkoff?

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Phillyfan

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These 2 bags are similar. Does anyone have experience with either? Wondering which is the better quality and which is more attractive. The Michael Kors cost $268 and I believe it is called the "Elisa". And the Minkoff costs $295 and is the "Love". Thanks for opinions!
 
So, I just got my Love mini to go with my leather jacket (as mentioned in your other thread). It was absolutely BEAUTIFUL and very well made! (I am however going to return it because it was just a little too small and I was just "feeling" the Via Spiga more for my style). Anyway, there's a whole thread on the RM Love in the RM subforum.

I know that the MK bags are going to be similarly well made, but I have never held that particular purse in my hands, so I'm not sure. I do think the MK would go better with your leather than the Love will. I ended up deciding the Love was a little too dressy for it after all.

I'm keeping the Spiga, returning the Love and I also have an Alexander Wang Small Diego Bucket Bag in Oxblood on the way to try instead. Not sure if you like bucket bags, but there's a great deal on that bag at ssense.com right now (45% off!!!).
 
Go with the colour and colour of hardware you prefer if you can't decide over the shape.

I think I'd like the MK more if the charm was optional
 
The Minkoff one is a bit bigger length-wise, so you can fit more stuff in there. I have seen the Love in person many times and it's a gorgeous bag, especially for going out. You can also wear it many ways - crossbody, as a clutch, or even on the shoulder (just double up the chain and wrap it around the flap, then secure the flap and viola! You got a shorter strap).

The only problem with the Love is that it can get a little heavy and the strap might dig into your shoulder. The MK one seems lighter since you can only fit just a few items in there.

I personally would choose RM but I'm being a bit biased as I am a fan of the designer. I only have the Mini Love which is much smaller than the one you posted. The leather is super soft, plush, and very good quality.
 
I have a blue Love so I can testify that it holds up to close inspection, probably one of RM's better quality bags. The back slip pocket is very useful for phones, and things like that. Not sure if the Elisa has something like that too? I must say I like the color of the Elisa better and the contrasting quilt is very pretty!
 
I'm voting for the RM Love, but I'm probably biased since I have a few RM bags and no MK bags. The color on the MK is nice, but I think the clasp is way too big, makes it look clunky and awkward. The Love is so gorgeous!
 
I visited the Minkoffs in person today. I like the mini best but too small for my needs. And the regular size was bigger and heavier than I would like. Therefore I will keep the MK.
 
I think the MK charm is removable?

Good if it does

I'm voting for the RM Love, but I'm probably biased since I have a few RM bags and no MK bags. The color on the MK is nice, but I think the clasp is way too big, makes it look clunky and awkward. The Love is so gorgeous!

From the photo I agree with this statement (I thought the same with the new Gucci Padlocks) sometimes when you see them IRL...


Again, for me it would come down to whether I wanted a bright red bag with ghw or a more muted red with shw.
 
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