That is an absolutely stunning color. Especially with the contrast stitching! I wish this bag and studio would be reviewed more. So many designers make a top handle too similar to the Kelly, often looking like something is off or it’s trying to be something else. I love how fresh and different this bag is!
Why are ferragamo bags so underrated?
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That is an absolutely stunning color. Especially with the contrast stitching! I wish this bag and studio would be reviewed more. So many designers make a top handle too similar to the Kelly, often looking like something is off or it’s trying to be something else. I love how fresh and different this bag is!
Thank you! I was quite undecided if I should get it in a different color since I also have another Ferragamo bag -- the Joanne flap shoulder bag -- in a somewhat similar shade of brown. Like you, I want to have a well curated collection without too much overlap. I posted in the Share your Edited Bag Closet thread down below about my uncertainty, and got some great feedback from other members, and finally decided to keep the brown color, and not change it. I love this color a lot and tend to use it often so I decided that it was okay to have more than one bag in the same color family.
And you make a great point about the Boxyz being so fresh and different when compared to all the top handled bags out there in this style. I actually love the top handle bag and have quite a few in my collection, but this one is so unique. I will review it more once I have had a chance to use it outside the house, but I love how the handle fits in my palm, and it looks great with so many outfits. Looking forward to your review of the Studio bag. You have a beautiful bag collection!
So I am beyond frustrated with Bloomingdales right now.
I didn't want to pull the trigger on the Studio bag for full price because I've seen this bag on sale pretty frequently. I thought the power points were a nice perk so I didn't mind the splurge. I would have received $600 in gift cards/points for the purchase.
When I went to place the order, I reached out to customer service and tripled checked to see if I was eligible since I had a zero balance. They said as long as I was not in the negative for points, I would still receive them. I checked out, and my profile had a balance of 122,400 points pending (which would be the $600 value). I checked again when the item shipped, and it now says I have 2,400 points available and zero points pending. I'm really disappointed because I would have purchased directly from Salvatore Ferragamo if I would have known I couldn't get the points....and of course, no one is available via chat or phone today since it is a holiday.
If I can't get the points, I am going to send the bag back even if I end up really like it. It's frustrating because I feel I did my diligence by not assuming and asking before purchase. It's not that the full price is awful...I would just rather work with a Ferragamo SA and build a relationship in the same way I work with my Hermes and Chanel SAs if I'm paying full price. I frequent Chicago regularly, and there is a large Ferragamo store in that city. Ugh.
I didn't want to pull the trigger on the Studio bag for full price because I've seen this bag on sale pretty frequently. I thought the power points were a nice perk so I didn't mind the splurge. I would have received $600 in gift cards/points for the purchase.
When I went to place the order, I reached out to customer service and tripled checked to see if I was eligible since I had a zero balance. They said as long as I was not in the negative for points, I would still receive them. I checked out, and my profile had a balance of 122,400 points pending (which would be the $600 value). I checked again when the item shipped, and it now says I have 2,400 points available and zero points pending. I'm really disappointed because I would have purchased directly from Salvatore Ferragamo if I would have known I couldn't get the points....and of course, no one is available via chat or phone today since it is a holiday.
If I can't get the points, I am going to send the bag back even if I end up really like it. It's frustrating because I feel I did my diligence by not assuming and asking before purchase. It's not that the full price is awful...I would just rather work with a Ferragamo SA and build a relationship in the same way I work with my Hermes and Chanel SAs if I'm paying full price. I frequent Chicago regularly, and there is a large Ferragamo store in that city. Ugh.
Sorry to hear this. Let's hope it was just a glitch in the system. It's weird that you were told one thing and then the opposite happens.
so I was able to talk to someone on the phone Tip - day you are trying to purchase something or your call won’t go through. (I learned this from some disgruntled customers.)
CS was very nice. They said it should be released today via email. That it just skips your point balance and goes directly to GC. I’m going to check tomorrow and call Wednesday if it’s still not there. It’s weird because the points were there, then they weren’t, and there’s no history of me redeeming them. Crossing my fingers. If not, I’ll just return and go to the Ferragamo store.
I received my points today. It came in at 4 am. I was going to get the matching wallet, but it looked like printed leather (like Hermes Epson, Prada)....which I'm not a fan of.
I ended up getting a black Gucci wallet. It's pretty basic, but it should be a good classic. (https://www.bloomingdales.com/shop/...10&pn=1|2|10|121&rsid=undefined&smp=matchNone).
I ended up getting a black Gucci wallet. It's pretty basic, but it should be a good classic. (https://www.bloomingdales.com/shop/...10&pn=1|2|10|121&rsid=undefined&smp=matchNone).
I'm glad that the issue was resolved. It sounded weird for you to lose points worth 600$. And simple is the way to go. If you are inclined, please do a reveal when you get your bag 
I'm glad that the issue was resolved. It sounded weird for you to lose points worth 600$. And simple is the way to go. If you are inclined, please do a reveal when you get your bag
I’ll definitely write a review. Especially since it doesn’t seem like there’s been enough love! It’s coming in on Friday. I’ll put some quick feedback in the studio thread and then make a new one that reviews the bag.
My Bloomingdale’s drama keeps going strong. I got the GC, used it on a GUCCI Wallet, then it said today that my order was backordered until DECEMBER. Geeze...I don’t see how they can do 6 month back orders. I cancelled. I’m just going to save the points and use them in person if I ever make it to Chicago this summer.
I think the biggest reason it's underrated is that they don't send out a couple hundred free bags to 'Friends of the Design House' aka celebrities/influencers.
I'm glad that the issue was resolved. It sounded weird for you to lose points worth 600$. And simple is the way to go. If you are inclined, please do a reveal when you get your bag
I put a review in the studio bag thread. The bag arrived pretty beat up so, unfortunately, I will have to return.
This season is really great! I hadn't really been in the market for bags lately, and all of those new styles are so cute. I do not need a structured dressy bag right now but that mini Boxyz is adorable and seems like a practical small bag. I am casually considering a WOC and one of those or a Studio mini might fit the bill.
Sometimes there are sooooo many bows! What I do like is that the remix them pretty often, but it would be nice to have fewer.
Honestly, I am so excited about the Vivas - these are going to be the shoes that push me over. I am a pointy toed shoe stan, I skipped the Vara for that reason even though it is a classic!.
To answer the TS, I think Ferragamo bags tend to have a similar type of aestethics as say, Furla, Kate spade, Coach, See by Chloé, etc. They don't look particulary high end, so while the quality may be top notch I think the design may, generally, speak to a clientele that is not used to pay Ferragamo prices. I may of course be wrong, this is just a personal, layman's analysis.
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As someone who has avidly followed Ferragamo's offerings since 2014, I disagree. The line of products changes quite a bit from season to season. Some members here have admitted that the aesthetic felt too matronly and conservative, while others thought Ferragamo to be too girly with bright colours and bows. I would say they have a bit of everything for everyone. The bows and bright coloured bags are more popular in other parts of the world (China, Japan etc), where the brand is more prominent as a proper premier brand. Also I feel like the brand has quite a decent amount of following among male consumers. So there is that.
I love structured handbags without any visible logos (besides the Gancini buckle, which I like). I admit I tend to be fairly conservative in my handbag preferences.
Besides Ferragamo is better known as a shoe brand. In my opinion their shoes are worth the money.
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Please don’t place Salvatore Ferragamo In the same category as Spade or Furla or Coach. Ferragamo shoes, clothes and handbags have nothing in common with these other brands. I respect all brands, as each has something different to offer for our daily needs, yet Ferragamo is a long-standing symbol of class coupled with great quality. Some might not like the brand, for example I can’t stand Chanel-sorry, but it is a stylish luxurious brand for many decades. Walking in a Ferragamo boutique is a completely different experience than walking in Kate space or Coach store. Bag-wise check out the latest Studio, Boxyz and Quilted Gancini bags, they are beautiful and well made. Just my opinion