Loewe does the anti-It Bag. Are we buying it?

Reply Aug 11, 2010 10:22AM 10 reneeo

I have numerous Loewe bags from over the years. I was just in Spain and bought another. Their quality and workmanship is unbelievable. Once you own one, you will want more. They are very classic and not showy which is why I like them. The Amazona is completely lined in soft beautiful leather (for only you to enjoy!) However, they do come out with some fun glam bags too. The only store in the U.S. is in Hawaii (where I live) so that is another reason they are not widespread. I don’t know if any department stores carry them ??? (Where else can you buy them besides online?) I think the paper bag is nice if I had that kind of money to throw around (but I don’t). I think we are going to start seeing more people using these bags.

Reply Aug 11, 2010 11:23AM 11 Amanda Mull

According to their website, Bergdorfs and a few speciality shops in the US carry them. I’ve seen them at Jeffrey in Atlanta in the past, but haven’t noticed any recently. They may have stopped ordering them, although Jeffrey in New York is still listed as carrying them on their website.

Reply Aug 11, 2010 12:19PM 12 mochababe73

I’d rather purchase the new Marc Jacobs Paradise Rio bag.
I cannot be seen wearing a handbag that looks like it came from my neighborhood grocery store. Besides, I don’t even think that you can get it over the shoulder.

Reply Aug 11, 2010 11:52AM 13 19yearslater

I think that the statement it’s trying to make about consumerism is hypocritical with such a high price.

Reply Aug 11, 2010 12:46PM 14 Amanda Mull

That makes two of us. The relevancy of bags like this is completely lost on me if the designers, who seem to think they’re very clever, keep charging four-figure prices. The Proenza version is the only one I’d consider buying, and also the only one that doesn’t seem to want to make a philosophical statement. Also: it’s the cheapest.

An It Bag is still an It Bag, even in a grocery bag’s clothing.

Reply Aug 11, 2010 1:03PM 15 Linda

Perfectly stated!

Reply Aug 12, 2010 1:09PM 16 frannita

I find the Amazona beautiful but man, it’s so pricey. I’ll have to wait until I go to Spain (not in the near future either) to get it, it will be cheaper with the tax back!

Reply Aug 11, 2010 2:26PM 17 mary s

i really like the bag, but not at those prices, i thought it was more in the $100-200 range so imagine my shock.

Reply Aug 11, 2010 3:52PM 18 WANIE

Bags are boring, should cost no more than $100 if that!!!!! I can’t stand a boring handbag!!!

Reply Aug 11, 2010 4:22PM 19 mynewbag

I too own a Loewe Bag, a lipstick red Nappe Aire that is buttery soft, a treasure in my collection.
purchased in Madrid 6 years ago, a style that is still in their lineup. That is what is great about them, they keep making the same bags over and over. I would love to own a few more, there have been some great bags

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