Ask Megs: Stam vs Paddington

Over the span of handbag Blog’s existence, my email has been full of people asking concerns about what purse to buy. even when I am out in public now, if anybody understands what I do, I have them asking me if I authorize of their purchase or what ought to be their next. I spend hours daily studying bags. My email is swamped with messages from designers asking me to evaluation lines. discovering each inch as well as every piece of info on purses went from being my pastime to my job. So with this numerous hours put into it, I understand a thing or two about handbags. I am opening up the Ask Megs classification where I can response visitors concerns regular on handbag Blog. If you have a question, please get in touch with me through our get in touch with page HERE. I will get to every email as timely as possible! For our begin this week, the concern comes from Amy. Amy writes:

Hi Megs,
I just have a concern for you about your viewpoint on something, since I’m trying to choose which one to purchase.
Do you believe the traditional Chloé Paddington or the Marc Jacobs Stam is trendier, much more versatile, as well as much more “in” this year?
Köszönöm! (=

-Amy

Amy, you do have rather the decision to make. The Chloe Paddington hit huge the summertime of 2005. So big, in fact, that I was laughed at when I called the Paris Chloe store to inquire if there was a possibility that the seas would part as well as I might get one. however Vlad as well as I tracked one down in Munich as well as got there just in time. The Paddington will always be seen as one of the igniter of “it” bag fever. The shape of the bag is ideal for daily use, the issue is the weight. My Paddington actually hurts my shoulders, badly! I ended up taking the very heavy lock off, however it seems so pointless, as that is what makes this bag what it is: the LOCK. even after I took the lock off, the bag stayed heavy. You see, Chloe leather is extremely thick as well as evaluates much much more than numerous bags. As much as we do not want to believe our purse can take such a toll on our bodies, they do. Chloe has wisened up, as well as changed the locks to lighter, smaller versions which does take a bit of the weight off. one more major drawback is the amount of fakes that have complied with this bag. sadly when something becomes so prominent in the purse world, the counterfeit market jumps in for the kill. You may not discover this to be a turn off, however numerous do. The element of the Paddington that still has my heart is the practical shape, ample space, as well as cool appeal.

It is no question you like the Marc Jacobs Stam! The Stam would charm to somebody who likes the Paddington since it as well has the cool appeal, the chunky hardware, as well as the stand apart look. numerous of the downsides of the Paddington are the exact same for the Stam though. The bag is heavier than many believe, as well as if you pack it heavily, the chain link strap will dig into your shoulder. On top of that, it is likewise counterfeited often. The Stam has likewise been part of the “it” bag brigade as well as has had an range of star followers. The shape of this bag makes it stand apart, as well as while it hit its high point a couple years back it is still going strong.

It comes down to what you want out of your bag. While some are ill of both of these bags, both handled the fashion world by storm. The Paddington had such a huge trend that numerous are ill of hearing about it. however Chloe continues to reinvent this bag to charm to its customers. however when it comes down to it, I would steer you in the direction of the Marc Jacobs Stam. As much as I like my Paddington, there is something a bit edgier about the Stam. If I went directly from work to go satisfy my buddies for the night, the Stam shifts better. It is an older style, however still alluring as well as sought after. After years of thoroughly studying both of these bags as well as having both, the Stam vibes better. If you would have asked me this two years ago, my response may extremely well have been different. however now, I state choose the Stam! great luck as well as delight in your bag Amy!!

Marc Jacobs Stam through web A doorperson for $1550 as well as Chloe Paddington through Saks for $1,995. Also, if you are wanting to add a bit much more spunk, choose the Stam with Ostrich trim through Saks for $1550.