Which would you choose? Vintage Dolce & Gabbana or Vintage Tod's snake bag?

[MidlifeFashionPrincess]

I am not familiar with either's exotics. Both are vintage. Do you have reason to believe one brand does snake better than the other?

Ultimately, I know, the one that makes my heart sing, but both are so interesting to me. I prefer the D&G from the front, but love the Tod's from the side (even thought it kind of looks like a uterus). I am leaning towards the Tod's, but am curious to hear from folks.




Thoughts?

 

[MidlifeFashionPrincess]

I think the Tod's seems to be in better shape, but neither seem to have much of a problem with lifted scales.

 

[V0N1B2]

Tod’s hands down.
Tho I don’t know what you consider vintage but that Tod’s Sella Bag is maybe ten years old.

 

[Selmita]

I prefer the Tod's, hands down. Not only is it in better shape, the contrast between the leathers and the lighter color makes it more timeless. The D&G is just too much for me, but that's just my personal opinion.

 

[papertiger]

From the care POV the Tods will keep better as leather side panels will give it more stability and the snakeskin can remain flatter around the main body of the bag, front and back. I also think it looks more modern.

The Dolce is fab and it's got a vintage vibe - if that's what you're going for.

 

[MidlifeFashionPrincess]

Tod’s hands down.
Tho I don’t know what you consider vintage but that Tod’s Sella Bag is maybe ten years old.

Thank you for the name! I had no idea. I've never seen this bag before. I just looked them up and there also seems to be a more square-like Sella, kind of a Boston bag. I was so taken by this unusual shape! It looks totally impractical, but so interesting. I'll dig around tPF to see if folks have discussed it here.

 

[MidlifeFashionPrincess]

I prefer the Tod's, hands down. Not only is it in better shape, the contrast between the leathers and the lighter color makes it more timeless. The D&G is just too much for me, but that's just my personal opinion.

The D&G is a bit much, but funky and fun. I think Tod's does take the win here.

 

[MidlifeFashionPrincess]

From the care POV the Tods will keep better as leather side panels will give it more stability and the snakeskin can remain flatter around the main body of the bag, front and back. I also think it looks more modern.

The Dolce is fab and it's got a vintage vibe - if that's what you're going for.

Good point! I didn't think about why the Tod's kept it's shape so much better, though it should have been obvious. I had no idea the ages of either (thanks again @V0N1B2). I love the vibe of the D&G. I currently have 2 Tod's have have bought and sold several. For me, Tod's doesn't disappoint!

 

[V0N1B2]

Thank you for the name! I had no idea. I've never seen this bag before. I just looked them up and there also seems to be a more square-like Sella, kind of a Boston bag. I was so taken by this unusual shape! It looks totally impractical, but so interesting. I'll dig around tPF to see if folks have discussed it here.

Have a look in the celebs w/Tod’s thread. Taylor Swift had this bag in every colour, I think
It was pretty popular circa 2013/2014. The squarer Sella Bag with the piping/stitching is a more recent redesign - around 2017/2018 I think.

 

[AnnaLou]

I also prefer the Tods. I love the D&G but looking at the side view, the hardware seems to overwhelm it, as it just kind of flops and is almost being held up by the straps. The sides are very soft and not holding their shape, which is fine for a lot of bags, just depends on your preference.

 

[GraffS]

I prefer the DG but it seems like it’s not in good shape.
Tods looks to boring.

 

[MidlifeFashionPrincess]

I prefer the DG but it seems like it’s not in good shape.
Tods looks to bo