Thanks so much! 😊 Ooh I love the colour Warm Desert too and have been eyeing that colour in the XL version of this tote on Cettire. Haha, so tempted but I have been shopping too much! Can't wait to see your Paris haul! 🤩
Attention, I have the Warm Desert color in size Large, and it is much more delicate than the black one. The Warm Desert color is beautiful, even more stunning in person than in the photos, but any stain can be visible because the color is very light. I can't wear it if it's too hot because it's also sensitive to sweat. So, a very beautiful bag, but very fragile.
@@TaniaDuchemin oh no! Thank you for sharing feedback on the warm desert flamenco, I have still been wanting it after so long, especially because it still has the subtle Loewe anagram logo embossed on the corner, as opposed to the new large flamenco bags that have the new logo in gold on the front lower part of the bag. Sorry to hear it's so delicate! The black has been carefree but I do love the warm desert colour more!
I'm pretty sure there leather pieces things available for purchase that can tie the straps of your flamenco to keep it secured together, I forgot what's called but its very useful for bags straps that always keep falling off the shoulder
Hmmm am pretty sure the cinching of the bag is via the knotted ends and not the inner leather cord. If you take a look at that inner cord it’s less finished than the knotted ends and not meant to be held in that manner. Our SA tried to “hack” our XL flamenco by hooking eyelets to that inner cord (so that it can have a crossbody strap) and it got really unsightly… none of the official photos of the flamenco bags ever show that inner cord when the bags are cinched too… The large flamenco tote is one of my most used bags in our collection and despite a lot of wear, there’s actually minimal cosmetic “injuries” to the bag still, which is a testament to the quality of the bag. We also recently bought the puzzle totes in large, and I managed to get the mushroom design one. Love it but haven’t started using it, though I think it will serve the same functions as an XL flamenco! :)
Oooh thanks for the feedback, I agree, the "hack" doesn't sound good for wear and tear. Also, good to know about the knotted ends! I was confused about it. Have you considered getting the XL tote? I low key want it in warm desert but I know it's kinda too big for my frame. Although the largeness is the whole appeal, so much yummy leather. Are you liking the mushroom design tote? Is that the puzzle tote you got? I'm so curious about feedback from people actually using it. :)
@@raindropraina we have the XL but in the jacquard so it’s a fair bit stiffer (the Herbarium collection). Yes the puzzle tote in the mushroom design is what I got! The large size is probably too big for ladies also but works super well to carry a laptop and more. The base is quite broad though so there’s a fair bit of sag when the bag gets heavy, but it’s quite surprisingly usable. The medium should be quite good as a travel tote for ladies too and the ability to flat pack makes it easy to bring along as an additional bag style.
Thank you so much for this review especially for the laptop part! Is the bag heavy on its own? I’m thinking of using it for my laptop as well but worried it might be too heavy for long walks
Hi there, thank you! I just weighed it in answer to your question, it's 590 grams, which I think is really light, especially for a leather bag. I've worn it out travelling for the day and it's served me very well. A laptop is heavy to lug around, and this is one of the lightest totes out there. Hope this helps!
I went to the Loewe store in Barcelona to get the this bag but was disappointed because the bag don’t look as good as I thought they would. And the sizes were off. The lager wouldn’t fit my laptop but the XL was too big
Lovely bag for sure! As a guy, im so tempted to get this too just for coffee runs or even to the gym 😂 One question if i may, is CETTIRE actually legit? Haha heard they might sell fakes or even used items and passing it off as brand new. The prices are too good to be true at times haha 😅
Thank you! I have seen some men carry this bag in this colour and the dark khaki green, it looks amazing on them! I have heard those things about Cettire, that's why I got my bag authenticated but when I read up more about them, they seem legit. I know some other big RUclipsrs who have peace of mind buying from them too. So far the items I've bought from Cettire have all been authentic. Hope this helps!
Hi there! Hmmm I think it's suitable for daily use but you will need to accept that it's very soft pliable leather so it will end up scratched up if you put it through the wringer. I have been using it on long trips, so it ends up on the floor a lot of the time but between trips, I use other bags in my daily life, so I haven't noticed much wear at all. Hope this helps!
Hi there, if it's the GM size and stuffed full and heavy, they do hurt when worn on bare shoulders. It helps if you are wearing a thicker shirt or jacket. The MM size doesn't hurt me. The vachetta leather straps soften with use and they become more comfortable. But the Damier Ebene print has a coated dark leather for straps and that one is a lot stiffer and less comfortable. Hope this helps!
@@raindropraina I just got MM version in large Damier print for summer, but the straps really hurt even with very little inside! Do you think because it is new? I am thinking of returning the bag…which is a shame!
Thanks so much for this great review!
You're very welcome! I get so encouraged to hear this. 💖💖💖
Excellent review, Raina! Love the squishy design and great to know the leather is holding up well. I also like the colour Warm Desert 🧡
Thanks so much! 😊 Ooh I love the colour Warm Desert too and have been eyeing that colour in the XL version of this tote on Cettire. Haha, so tempted but I have been shopping too much! Can't wait to see your Paris haul! 🤩
Attention, I have the Warm Desert color in size Large, and it is much more delicate than the black one. The Warm Desert color is beautiful, even more stunning in person than in the photos, but any stain can be visible because the color is very light. I can't wear it if it's too hot because it's also sensitive to sweat. So, a very beautiful bag, but very fragile.
@@TaniaDuchemin oh no! Thank you for sharing feedback on the warm desert flamenco, I have still been wanting it after so long, especially because it still has the subtle Loewe anagram logo embossed on the corner, as opposed to the new large flamenco bags that have the new logo in gold on the front lower part of the bag. Sorry to hear it's so delicate! The black has been carefree but I do love the warm desert colour more!
@@TaniaDucheminHi! Thanks so much for the feedback. I’ll keep that in mind ☺️
You are so right. It bugs me too if my bag touches the floor. I don't know why i have never proactively tested that before😂😂
Thanks! I only realised this point when I was looking at the flamenco tote sizes and also the other tote bag design at Loewe.
Thank you for this review! Most of the reviews are for the regular/medium size
Glad it was helpful! Yes I am now looking for reviews on the XL size because I low key want one in warm desert. 😅
@@raindropraina it would be fabulous, I feel like it was on And Just Like That on Miranda
Thank you, Raina! What a sumptuous bag!❤While on your shoulder, what if you tuck the outer strap under the inner? 🙆♀️🌻
Great idea! And thank you too! I will try that out. 👍💖🫶
I'm pretty sure there leather pieces things available for purchase that can tie the straps of your flamenco to keep it secured together, I forgot what's called but its very useful for bags straps that always keep falling off the shoulder
Thanks for the info! I think I saw something similar to the neverfull handles as well. It was on an Instagram account but I also can't recall it . 😅
Hmmm am pretty sure the cinching of the bag is via the knotted ends and not the inner leather cord. If you take a look at that inner cord it’s less finished than the knotted ends and not meant to be held in that manner. Our SA tried to “hack” our XL flamenco by hooking eyelets to that inner cord (so that it can have a crossbody strap) and it got really unsightly… none of the official photos of the flamenco bags ever show that inner cord when the bags are cinched too…
The large flamenco tote is one of my most used bags in our collection and despite a lot of wear, there’s actually minimal cosmetic “injuries” to the bag still, which is a testament to the quality of the bag.
We also recently bought the puzzle totes in large, and I managed to get the mushroom design one. Love it but haven’t started using it, though I think it will serve the same functions as an XL flamenco! :)
Oooh thanks for the feedback, I agree, the "hack" doesn't sound good for wear and tear. Also, good to know about the knotted ends! I was confused about it. Have you considered getting the XL tote? I low key want it in warm desert but I know it's kinda too big for my frame. Although the largeness is the whole appeal, so much yummy leather. Are you liking the mushroom design tote? Is that the puzzle tote you got? I'm so curious about feedback from people actually using it. :)
@@raindropraina we have the XL but in the jacquard so it’s a fair bit stiffer (the Herbarium collection). Yes the puzzle tote in the mushroom design is what I got! The large size is probably too big for ladies also but works super well to carry a laptop and more. The base is quite broad though so there’s a fair bit of sag when the bag gets heavy, but it’s quite surprisingly usable. The medium should be quite good as a travel tote for ladies too and the ability to flat pack makes it easy to bring along as an additional bag style.
Thank you so much for this review especially for the laptop part! Is the bag heavy on its own? I’m thinking of using it for my laptop as well but worried it might be too heavy for long walks
Hi there, thank you! I just weighed it in answer to your question, it's 590 grams, which I think is really light, especially for a leather bag. I've worn it out travelling for the day and it's served me very well. A laptop is heavy to lug around, and this is one of the lightest totes out there. Hope this helps!
Helpful, thanks! 🖤
Glad it was!
I went to the Loewe store in Barcelona to get the this bag but was disappointed because the bag don’t look as good as I thought they would. And the sizes were off. The lager wouldn’t fit my laptop but the XL was too big
I'm sorry to hear it didn't work out for you, hope you find something that works!
@@raindropraina thanks!! It’s not your fault. I guess I know exactly what I want, and there is not one bag that has it all
Lovely bag for sure! As a guy, im so tempted to get this too just for coffee runs or even to the gym 😂
One question if i may, is CETTIRE actually legit? Haha heard they might sell fakes or even used items and passing it off as brand new. The prices are too good to be true at times haha 😅
Thank you! I have seen some men carry this bag in this colour and the dark khaki green, it looks amazing on them! I have heard those things about Cettire, that's why I got my bag authenticated but when I read up more about them, they seem legit. I know some other big RUclipsrs who have peace of mind buying from them too. So far the items I've bought from Cettire have all been authentic. Hope this helps!
Hello! Do you feel this bag is durable for everyday? Does it scratch super easy?
Hi there! Hmmm I think it's suitable for daily use but you will need to accept that it's very soft pliable leather so it will end up scratched up if you put it through the wringer. I have been using it on long trips, so it ends up on the floor a lot of the time but between trips, I use other bags in my daily life, so I haven't noticed much wear at all. Hope this helps!
@@raindropraina thank you! I’m not hard on my bags but still use them because they deserve to be used.
@@-AutumHall great! Sounds like a likely candidate, then! 😊
Beautiful bag, love it! Don’t care for puzzle tote.
Thank you! 😊 you're always one of the firsts! 💖😍
@@raindropraina❤️
Hi! Do the straps of your neverfull hurt? Thanks in advance.
Hi there, if it's the GM size and stuffed full and heavy, they do hurt when worn on bare shoulders. It helps if you are wearing a thicker shirt or jacket. The MM size doesn't hurt me. The vachetta leather straps soften with use and they become more comfortable. But the Damier Ebene print has a coated dark leather for straps and that one is a lot stiffer and less comfortable. Hope this helps!
@@raindropraina I just got MM version in large Damier print for summer, but the straps really hurt even with very little inside! Do you think because it is new? I am thinking of returning the bag…which is a shame!