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Saturday, June 18, 2011
The 13" dark chocolate satchel
Correction:I measured the bag and it's actually 14 inches long!
Hello, bag lovers! The prototype of the 13" satchel is here!
The dark chocolate finish is cool. Remember how I was iffy about the uneven tanning? Well, Uncle Buck improved it and so it's now more uniform, no more swirly bits. If you want to see how that looks like, drop by Cole Haan this weekend and ask for the hand-painted messenger bag:
The 13" satchel will be offered in two colors only: tan and dark chocolate.
But we have to talk to Uncle Buck about the leather inside. I kinda think the unpainted side looks so white. It's actually cream but since the outside is a deep dark brown, when you open the bag, the cream is just suddenly so white. Do you think we should put a cloth lining inside? What kind of patterns and prints would be nice? But a lining is extra cost! Things to think about!
About the 15" satchel
We decided not to offer the 15" size anymore. We saw the prototype and here's what we found:
1. At that size, a bag made entirely of genuine cow hide is just so heavy.
2. Being heavy, magnetic snaps just won't cut it. When you lift the bag, the snaps fly open. So buckles are necessary. Didn't we say we don't like buckles?
3. A 15" is actually huge. So it looks so... manly! No likey. Unless you're a guy reading this or you're a woman who wants to have a bag custom made for your man.
Hello, bag lovers! The prototype of the 13" satchel is here!
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| This is the dark chocolate color. It's darker than the photo. |
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| Still a prototype. We think the flap has to be shorter, about midway the bag and not two-thirds of the front. |
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| Comes with a strap pad to protect your shoulder |
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| The strap is removable. |
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| Strap is also adjustable. Hardware is sturdy. |
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| A lot of people requested for a top handle so here you go! That's added cost, though, so I have to rethink the pricing! |
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| A 13" laptop fits fine (the laptop is halfway in so that you can see it). We also put a divider made of goat skin (it's stiffer) but I think it's best without. What you think? |
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| As you can see, Cole Haan's finish is uneven, which is the same finish as our bags. A lot of people have assured us that this adds character to the bag. Also, no two bags are alike because of this handpainting we do! |
But we have to talk to Uncle Buck about the leather inside. I kinda think the unpainted side looks so white. It's actually cream but since the outside is a deep dark brown, when you open the bag, the cream is just suddenly so white. Do you think we should put a cloth lining inside? What kind of patterns and prints would be nice? But a lining is extra cost! Things to think about!
About the 15" satchel
We decided not to offer the 15" size anymore. We saw the prototype and here's what we found:
1. At that size, a bag made entirely of genuine cow hide is just so heavy.
2. Being heavy, magnetic snaps just won't cut it. When you lift the bag, the snaps fly open. So buckles are necessary. Didn't we say we don't like buckles?
3. A 15" is actually huge. So it looks so... manly! No likey. Unless you're a guy reading this or you're a woman who wants to have a bag custom made for your man.
Friday, June 17, 2011
What I wore... to the Pond's Secret Garden affair
No, I'm not pregnant.
I wore my Urbanog multi-color platform heels. I was towering over everybody! I miss towering over everybody! I'm mostly in flats these days. Result of mommyhood.
For more on Pond's latest skincare line, click here.
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