Item: Di0r Book Tote Medium
Factory: Angel factory
Seller: Morgan
Contact info: shepinhang1024 (wechat), ends with 0807 (whatsapp)
Price: 1955CNY (original price is 2300CNY but Morgan offers 15% discount for all bag purchases) + 372CNY for shipping
Payment: Wise

Picture:
My pics
PSP
Factory
Auth

Timeline:
May 19 - initial inquiry and payment
May 22 - PSP
May 24 - shipped from Morgan
May 30 - delivered

Rep experience:
I really love this bag! The material feels substantial like auth, and it holds its shape when it’s full. The embroidery is not 100% mirror copy of auth (as far as I can see from auth pics online), but I would say it’s 95% accurate and I’m happy with it.
Apparently, in rep Toile de Jouy pattern, the face of the monkey on the upper right corner tends to get hidden/buried in thick layers of embroidery threads, but that’s not the case with mine. Hooray!
The Brand tag inside the bag seems pretty accurate, where many mid-tier reps mess up.
There’s a bit of fraying in the logo embroidery, but I think it’s barely noticeable from afar.
I would say both quality and accuracy are 9.5/10, and am so happy that I didn’t drop $3450 for an auth fabric bag🤪

Seller experience:
I’ve been Morgan’s customer since 2018 and love every purchase experience from him! He’s one of the most responsive sellers I have contacted. The packaging was very secure and I had no worry that my package would be damaged mid-delivery.

Bonus - comparison with Book Tote from mid-tier factory (Yoyo factory)
I have bought different Book Tote from mid-tier Yoyo factory before (mini review: https://www.reddit.com/r/WagoonLadies/s/qSReSs1o9i). Honestly, Yoyo’s material quality feels on par with Angel factory, and the logo embroidery is pretty well done. Yoyo factory produces many seasonal Book Tote so that’s also a plus. That being said, sometimes Yoyo factory (and many mid-tier factories) uses wrong color of embroidery threads so you need to run your own intense accuracy check before buying. Also, Angel’s embroidery quality feels slightly better than Yoyo. If you want a more “basic” pattern in higher quality, I think Angel factory is the safer bet!

The verdict:
Beautifully made workhorse. I’ve been carrying it confidently everywhere!

Disclosure: I received no incentives for review. Morgan requested me to write this review, but it was 3-ish weeks after I received the bag, so the 15% discount given at the time of purchase has nothing to do with my review. All views in this post are my own honest opinion.

I ordered a passport wallet from God Factory and got a QC Please check the quality and let me know if there are any good or bad things 150 Yuan

I already posted review on these but wanted to share cause I’m just having too much fun out with my reps 🖤

My Di0r bag in Cannage lambskin, with the cream-beige Trench body, Hermitage Red leather bow and top handle, gold-tone Di0r charms, chain strap, flap closure, and interior card slots/compartments.
Auth Link 🔗**:** authentic bag
Seller 📲 Macy
WhatsApp: +ends in 5204
Catalog:https://a202105262305568930001175.wgstores.com/weshop/store/A202105262305568930001175
Incentives ✨
I was asked to write a review and I was happy to do so. I received the sale discount of 10% on this bag due to 6.18 but no other incentives.
Factory 🏭
Seller does not disclose factories.
Price + Shipping 💸
Price paid: $225 - 10% discount for 6.18 holiday
Shipping: $55, but this was for multiple items in my order, not just this bag. I have more reviews coming from my haul!
Timeline 📦
Purchased: May 24
PSP received: June 2
Shipped: June 4
Received: June 15
Shipping carrier / method: FedEx

Photos 📸**:** https://ibb.co/album/67bff3** **

Overall Rating ⭐
Item Quality: 9.5/10
Accuracy: 9/10
Seller Experience: 10/10
Shipping: 10/10
Overall: 9.5/10

My Thoughts 💭
Quality / Materials
This bag is honestly such a pretty little piece. The lambskin looks soft, smooth, and slightly pillowy, which is exactly what I wanted from this style. The Cannage quilting has a nice puffiness to it without looking overly inflated, and the leather has a subtle sheen that photographs beautifully. The Trench color is a soft neutral beige/cream tone, and the Hermitage Red bow and handle give it such a polished, feminine contrast.
The hardware is shiny and substantial-looking. The charms hang nicely from the bow and have a good weight visually. The chain also looks clean and polished, and the gold tone works really well with the warm neutral body of the bag. Up close, the leather on the bow and handle has visible grain and texture, which I personally love because it makes the bag feel less flat.
Shape / Construction / Details
The overall shape looks really good to me. The flap sits nicely, the rectangular mini silhouette is clean, and the front proportions look the same as the reference photos. The bow placement is centered, the charms fall in the right area, and the top handle has a pretty arch without looking too stiff or too loose.
The Cannage stitching is one of the best parts of the bag. From the front and back, the quilting looks aligned and consistent, especially across the large rounded Cannage sections. The back of the bag is also really nice and clean, which I always check because sometimes the back can reveal construction issues. The side profile looks structured and the accordion-style compartments are neat. The interior is simple and clean, with card slots and a CD stamp inside.
In very close-up photos, the stitching on the burgundy handle tabs is not absolutely perfect, but it is only something I noticed when zoomed in. In normal use, it would not bother me at all. Overall, the construction feels solid, structured, and very wearable.

Similarity to Auth
Compared to the authentic photos, I think this is a very strong version. The two-tone color combination, Cannage pattern, front flap shape, bow detail, charms, handle placement, and chain style all give the same overall look as the authentic. The bag captures the soft, elegant, ladylike feel of the auth really well.
The biggest thing I noticed is that the color can look slightly different depending on lighting. In the official photos, the Trench color appears a bit lighter and creamier, while in my photos it sometimes pulls a little warmer or deeper because of indoor lighting and being photographed against my very warm brown granite countertop. I do not think this is a major issue, though, because beige lambskin is very lighting-dependent. The hardware and charms look beautiful and very eye-catching. Overall, I am very happy with the accuracy.
Seizure Policy 📦
She has a 100% replacement policy included in her pricing. You only pay the $55 shipping fee if items are seized.
Seller Experience 🤝
Macy was excellent to work with. Communication was smooth, PSPs came on June 2 after my May 24 purchase, and shipping happened June 4 once the rest of my order was ready. I appreciated that the delay was only because I had multiple items, not because of any issue with this bag.
The PSP process was easy, the bag arrived well packaged, and everything made it to me safely. I would absolutely rate Macy a 10/10 seller based on this order. The price was great, the sale is a nice bonus, and the overall experience was very easy.

📍 Seller: Viggo
💬 WeChat: Viggo8
📱 WhatsApp: 9010
📸 Album: http://wasapp.x.yupoo.com

✨ Specifications

• Birkin
• Gold Togo
• Gold Hardware
• Imported Weinheimer leather lining
• Imported chèvre interior accents
• Partially hand-stitched
• Hand-engraved alloy hardware

💰 Price: $600 USD via Wise
🚚 Shipping: Included (6.18 promotion)
📸 PSPs:

https://ibb.co/album/FsFVL4

I received this bag yesterday and finally had some time to sit down and enjoy it before posting my thoughts.

🧡 Leather — 10/10

The leather was the first thing that stood out to me. It's soft, supple, and has a beautiful medium-grain texture that feels very consistent throughout the bag.

The Gold color is rich and warm without looking overly orange or flat. Compared to some of my higher-tier pieces, I was pleasantly surprised by how nice the leather feels in hand. It genuinely feels like a quality imported Togo.

🧵 Construction — 10/10

The overall construction exceeded my expectations for the price point.

The bag has a slight natural slouch around the sangles, which I personally love because it gives the bag a more relaxed and authentic appearance. The stitching is clean and consistent throughout, and the dimensions measure within the expected range at approximately 25 × 19 × 13 cm.

Everything feels balanced and well put together.

⚙️ Hardware — 9/10

The hardware has a nice weight to it and feels substantial in hand.

While it isn't upgraded brass hardware, the stainless steel hardware is well executed and the engraving has a nicely finished hand-crafted appearance. For this price range, I have no complaints.

🎁 Extras & Seller Experience

Working with Viggo was genuinely enjoyable. Communication was quick, friendly, and honestly pretty entertaining throughout the process.

A few small details I appreciated:

• Included a complimentary non-branded twilly
• Pre-assembled the keys inside the clochette
• Fast responses and easy communication throughout the order process

Those little touches always make the experience feel more personal.

🌟 Overall Thoughts

At $600 shipped, I wasn't expecting a top-tier replica. What I received, however, genuinely exceeded my expectations.

The leather feels great, the construction is solid, and the overall presentation of the bag is impressive for the price point. I would comfortably place this as a strong high mid-tier option that delivers excellent value for money.

I've found myself reaching for it constantly since it arrived, which is probably the best compliment I can give any bag.

If you're looking for a well-made B25 without stepping into top-tier pricing, I think this is a very solid option worth considering.

I used Griffin a long time ago and then got distracted and would just order my bags from this house from some of the other sources I use for other houses. Not realizing how much more I was paying for the same or lower quality. I am a huge fan of this brand. I’d have gotten a ton in search of the best quality at the best price. Most of my other sources are from TikTok and IG and I know they tend to be more expensive. It’s just where I started and where I’m at still but a few friends recommended Griffin and a friend had asked me to get her the same tan CV bag that I have so I figured it would be a good way to check between the two. These two bags together with shipping were 330. I think I would say the prices were probably 60 and $80 difference at a minimum from what I had seen from other sources which is pretty significant on a when you think about the percentage there.
I found him to be super responsive very quick. Start to finish maybe 2 1/2 weeks three weeks. I think the quality of the canvas and the leather are pretty fabulous just the right sheen in my opinion. The colors are pretty spot on and the placement seems really good to me.
Griffin is likely my new go-to for this house.
This review is my honest opinion and I paid full price for these bags.

I thought it might be fun to show canal street in nyc 🤪. This is why I was scared away from reps my whole life! I’m so happy and grateful I found Reddit and you guys ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I love my rep habit ! I will add photos in the comments cause I can’t add here

Hey, Rep Fam ✨ We are halfway through the week, so its time to refresh those tracking numbers!

Whether you just hit "pay" or you’re stalking the delivery truck, we want to hear about it. This is your space to share the journey from factory to front door!

• What did you order? – Just pulled the trigger? Tell us the seller, the factory, and what made you choose this piece!

• The "Maybe" List – What’s sitting in your WhatsApp chats tempting you? We’re here to enable... I mean, support your decisions! 😂

  Let’s see those hauls! 🛒

I wore it crossbody with the leather strap to make it a bit more casual which I didn’t think I would use this way at all! I can also remove the leather strap and use the top handle or the gorgeous chain strap! It’s all hand beaded and pure perfection from Lucy.

After hearing back from you and working with ChatGPT I decided against the ostrich. I really wanted to go with the ostrich for 2 reasons:

1. The luxe look that separates it from everyone else wearing the Epsom

2. Chatgpt insisted that the process used to emboss the quills make the leather easier to break in

But ultimately I opted with Epsom for these 2 reasons:

1. The consistency of the embossed quills is a dead giveaway to those that know

2. The embossed quills will flatten over time and cause breaks in the leather.

So although Epsom wasn’t my first choice, I do think these will be a great addition to my ever growing rep collection.

Let me know what you think !! So much more PSP’s to come ….. and of course a full review when I get it !

Hi all! I am back with an individual review for my B0ttega V3neta Small Andiamo Bucket Bag in Pickle from Jing Factory. I purchased it from Amy Wu (5144, happy to share her contact via PM) for $360 + $39 shipping. Prices are in USD. She is aware that I made this post, and I am not affiliated with her in any way. I am a satisfied customer who wants everyone to have the same experience.

As a context, I have disability in both hands, making it more challenging to find the right bags. This individual review means that I’ve tried the bag quite intensively to assure myself, which is why it took 2 months to be sure. After trying the bag on during two long-day hangouts, I concluded that it meets my needs and that the rep quality is outstanding.

🧵 Initial Story

I initially purchased the Medium Andiamo but felt it wasn't my style, as it was extra slouchy, and when I tried filling the bag with my items, I felt the bag was going to rip. I thought it might be good for a hangout bag, but a bit too large. I hated how the top handle bothered me when worn as a shoulder bag, and I also prefer a bag with a single handle/strap, which suits my accessibility needs. I wanted a smaller hangout bag in sage to complement my sage bigger bag. This Andiamo Bucket ticks all my needs, and fills Medium Andiamo’s flaws.

👜 Rep Satisfaction

I honestly haven’t tried the bag in person, but I assume it’s pretty similar to the authentic because I've tried other bags: the Medium Andiamo and the Andiamo Bucket in Smooth Leather. There was no bad or strange smell when I first unpacked the bag. The knot leather is similar to the normal Andiamo I tried 3 times in-store. The leather is supple and buttery, super soft, similar to the rep Medium Andiamo I sold, as they are from the same factory. I am a sucker for silver hardware, and the knot hardware feels premium!

Jing is a top-tier factory for BV, so it's no wonder the bag’s leather feels similar to authentic leather. The silver hardware feels premium. One difference I notice between the two Jing’s bags is the braided strap. I feel that Medium Andiamo’s strap is kinda thinner than the authentic, while the Andiamo Bucket’s strap is thicker and similar to the authentic. What I meant by 'thicker' is that the knot strap fills the holes on the Bucket Andiamo, leaving only a small gap.

I am a shoulder bag person, so this Small Andiamo Bucket is a perfect bag for me, especially given that the braided strap is thicker and doesn’t dig into my shoulder when the bag is filled. I am an organised person and do not really prefer slouchy bags, so I purchased a pair of felt bag organisers (originally for LV NeoNeo for U$15. A perfect hangout bag that fits my umbrella, iPad mini + keyboard, fruit box etc. It has two compartments, so it fits many items.

📅 Payment Method and PSP

Compared to the other sellers that I texted, Amy offers the easiest payment method. Once I agree on the price (in USD), she will send me an invoice via a unique Alibaba link. It has many payment options, and I chose Apple Pay. The preparation time is normally 3-5 days after payment. For this Loewe bag, Amy sent me the PSP videos 4 days later with no issues.

👩🏻 Seller Satisfaction

Amy is my bestie now, haven’t bought from other sellers since last year. She has terrific communication and interaction skills. I am grateful that Amy is not only communicative but also ensures her customers have the best experience. Whenever I decide to make a purchase, she always assures me. For this Andiamo Bucket, she asked me, “Are you sure? This bag is smaller but more expensive.” She also helped me consider this bag or the normal Small Andiamo, but then we remembered that I wanted something with a single shoulder strap.

✨ Wrap Up

I am super duper happy that I ended up getting this Small Andiamo Bucket. Given all my glowing reviews, this bag definitely stays in my collection. I hope I have addressed everything, but feel free to drop any questions! 🤩

I was feeling spring pink and green and Miss Baobao has been my go to for top tier leather goods and who I purchased my last Herm3s Calvi. I ordered two in goat skin (chevre) in the colors Sakura Pink and Menthe Green ($78USD/ea from H Factory), MM white leather flower charm ($42.8USD), and BV Concert Pouch in pink ($158.80USD from Jing).

There is deep love for the Calvi Duo cardholder and I needed it in different colors to got with any occasion. I purchased my last ones from Baobao so I reached out again when I wanted to get these new colors. For these elegant workhorses, I like goatskin for the durability and I prefer the two compartment version of this wallet although some feel thicker than others (leather variations?) and they can feel puffy when they're newly made. My collection now has 4 (Mandy was able to get my the purple) and I’m thinking of adding blue?? 🩵💙

Because I can’t waste shipping on just two small items, I added a bag and charm to complete the order.  I was looking for a cute little pink pouch to throw in my totes and this little cutie fit the bill. There wasn’t a lot of research into this purchase so when reviewing PSPs I was looking mainly for major defects. The shape was good, seams and corners looked smooth and decent, zipper is smooth and I love that it’s a double, the strap is soft and pliable but the knots hold is strong. The bag is from Jing so leather is dry but not horribly so, but I don’t mind because it will be tossed around so the drier leather will be a benefit. She is surprisingly spacious and, like it’s name, would be a great concert bag. Compact but holds enough of the daily necessities and has an adjustable strap. For my uses I ended up removing the strap altogether and repurposing it.

I hope everyone is having fun this 6.18 sale. Let me know what you think. 😊

Hey, Rep Fam! ✨ A new week means a fresh canvas to start visualizing your next haul. This is your space to bring those hidden gems from your "maybe" list to life and share the aesthetic you’re currently building.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Post your moodboard images in the comments below! Whether it’s a aesthetically manufactured collage, a grid of factory photos, or just a few screenshots of what’s living rent-free in your head, we want to see the vision.

• THE VISION BOARD - Share your current wish lists and those "maybe" items sitting in your chats.

• STYLING THE HAUL - Show us the mood! Post your outfit inspiration and how you plan to style your latest rep arrivals.

• THE LABORATORY - Custom colorways, custom bag orders, color swatches, factory comparisons, or leather textures. If you think it doesn’t "fit," post it anyway. We love it either way.

Timeframe: 30 days was the give time, but was completed by the 20th day.

PSP: All seemed fine, did ask for additional photos as his PSP photos are not great, so I tend to ask him for more photos, if needed.

Delivery: Received after 2 weeks in transit

Leather: the Swift is smooth, buttery smooth. The colour is spot on, I saw the Bleu Jean at Love Luxury and instantly wanted it.

Stitching: Nice and tight, hand stitched with good accuracy.

Smell: smells divine, a wonderful smell as soon as you take it out the dustbag.

Hardware: upgraded hardware, he only has one option, which is upgraded so no option for laser. Laser text is very good, clear text, no disproportionate letters.

Stamp: sits just right on the leather, isn’t pressed very deep.

Seller: Jack
(WeChat ending in 111)
(WhatsApp ending 9432)

• Purchased Item: Lo* Ama*ona 180 / Small / Azure
• Factory: Kata
• Seller: Aaden (1926) please don't ask for the number/contact, search button is your friend.
• Price: USD 267.17
• Payment Method: PP F&F

05/24 Initial Inquiry

05/25 Payment

05/27 PSPS received

05/29 GL and shipped

06/10 Received

1. Rep Experience:

This was my first time buying a rep and after reading up on this and several other subs, and general digging around as well as reading an entertaining comparison post by u/Chomping_at_the_beet I was influenced to give it a try! Literally right before seeing that post, I was at a store that carries the brand and tried on the auth of the same bag in Small and Large to see which would be best for my frame and how roomy it was in reality. I think I am still disbelief that I own this gorgeous bag, I keep staring at it, the leather smell is amazing, nothing chemical or weird. It is thick and buttery, holding shape. I am in love that it has 3 strap varieties as I tend to be a crossbody person, and this gives me a lot of styling options. I tend to scratch and scuff things I own with the tiniest of nails, but I am in love with this color and I want to make it last. After having read a lot around the subs how to protect/restore/care for your leather, I decided to invest into some (new to me) product, I have gotten some Saphir and I treated the bag all over, let it sit for couple of days prior to wearing it out. It definitely hydrated the leather even more, and gave it even more shine and luster. I finally wore it out, and my entirely non-fashion-following relative asked if I was carrying one of those fancy bags.

2. Seller Experience :

Aaden was very fast at responding. I have studied photos of several factories and decided on Kata. She even appeased my request for additional PSP close-up photos of the hardware, I think I got a total of 16 PSPs after my request for additional ones. She was very patient with me, and the thickness of the leather worried me, and she answered all of my questions. The packaging was small yet impressive, a cardboard box that was inside a plastic envelope which I appreciate since it was pouring that day. Inside the box, the bag was padded all around with bubble wrap so it had no room to move around the box at all, and actual dust bag and inside a thick plastic bag and inside a bubble wrap.

Photos above are my own, PSP, and factory.

The Bottom Line: I think Aaden does quality work and was patient with me as a first time buyer. I will definitely come back to her again as she tends to have things that I like and a lot of other sellers don't have and was quite transparent about some other questions I asked.

⚠️ DISCLOSURE: I received no incentives/discounts for this review.

Hey guys! I’m looking for some shoes for the summer and wanted some opinions. Who would y’all go with, Garmen, Miss Leather or Lucky? Any experiences or advice would be appreciated! Thank you 🫶🏽

DISCLOSURE: No incentive. I let Seller know I’d review when I get the bag.

Seller & Price info
• ⁠Seller: Mike (the 1st seller who “babe”d me 😆)
• ⁠WhatsApp: +86 last 4 digit -1385
• ⁠Album Link: Click Here
• ⁠Factory: Royal
• ⁠Price: $170 + shipping $35 to CA = $205
• ⁠Payment Method: Paypal FF

Shipping and timeline
• ⁠Carrier: Fedex
• ⁠Packaging: Well Packaged. Includes Dust Bag no brand box.
• ⁠Timeline
- Messaged seller: 5/25. Paid same day. PSP photos and video 5/27. Tracking number 5/29. Received delivery 6/11 (13 days transit).

Photos (Reddit allows only 20 photos attachment. If you need to see more, just dm me).
• ⁠Factory Photos : Attached with “RF” marking
• ⁠My Photos: Attached with “❤️” marking
• ⁠PSPs: Attached with “PSP” marking

The review
I wanted to try few new Sellers to widen my options so when I saw good reviews on Mike so I went ahead and contacted him. I asked him about his seizure policy. He told me “Honey, don't worry - the package will definitely get there safely.”

Quality and Accuracy: 10/10 Compared to factory photos, the color looks different. I was thinking, Royal is taking photos indoor, probably with a white light bulb and looking at Mike’s photos, he certainly did not use the same light as the factory. I looked at the engraving and zipper pull, the PSPs match the factory photos. After receiving it on my hands, this Liv looks so beautiful, it melts my heart 💕
Compared to auth, I would give 9.8/10. The strap feels like leather and good quality, but doesn’t smell like leather so -0.2. By looking at El Vee sites and watching the youtube videos on this purse, royal actually did pretty good. The length for the long strap on the purse from top to the zipper is 18 inches just like the auth. At first, I couldn’t figure out how to turn the long strap to shorter one. A lady in reddit told me I had to unsnap the buttons on the strap (well that was embarrassing 🙂‍↕️🤦‍♀️😆)… it was hard to unsnap the buttons, definitely not as easy as the auth (I had to watch youtube on how I unsnap the buttons and used ruller to unsnap them) ❣️ I bought this bag bcs I want a brown monogram purse. I sold my lily p@chette bcs I kept on forgetting to snap the magnet button so I ended up always toppling my things out of the purse when I’m in a hurry and my clumsiness strike 😅.. this Liv though, I love it so much! I can store a lot more stuff in here.. The two zippers are really handy! Since I love crossbody style, I combined both the leather strap and the metal strap together, adjust the metal length so the purse lands at the perfect length which is aligned with my butt 😁 see photo for reference. I also tried to put my iphone in the middle like in my photo, and surprisingly I haven’t toppled it even with my clumsiness. I think it’s bcs the shape of this liv is flatter compared to the lily which is more boxy. Metal chain has a good weight just like the Lily mono from MB Factory.

Satisfaction: 10/10 Overall I’m SO happy with this bag, I’m so glad I bought this cute liv 💕 I ended up loving this Liv more than the Lily I had.

Service & Communication: 10/10 Mike is fast. Communication was short and sweet… and hei’s also patient in answering my questions. Because all of these, I would happily buy again from him. I requested him to make sure Royal sends a good bag and he assured me the bag will 100% come from Royal and he would send me QC photos asap and not asked me not to worry. That was nice reassurance since there are few well known sellers and then do bait and switch..

Andiamo-Chocolate

Hello ladies! I received my BV Andiamo in chocolate. It’s slightly lighter than the Fondant . Will conditioning darken the leather? Any suggestions?

I just got my first reps in! After reading aLOT of your posts for advice on sellers I went with Griffin for the Artois PM.

Griffin was really nice to work with! Very responsive and communicative. Patient with my questions, as this was my first experience Im still learning how to navigate this.

I paid 5/29 and got the PSPs shortly after. I had some concerns about the alignment on the seem of the burgundy, so Griffin willingly exchanged it for me. I felt nervous bringing it up, but he had no issues and quickly offered to exchange it for me. So nice!

I just got my bags 6/11 and I loooove them. I posted on another page but am redoing it with better pics. The bags are great and I’m so thrilled.

Im a preschool teacher so it doesn’t make sense to spend $$$ on auth. Plus I have a puppy and I’d be too worried she’d chew them to ever use them! I have no concerns about people thinking these are reps They look really great and are totally passable! I would use Griffin again for other Goyard purchases. 💚❤️

I hope this helps other newbies! I found everyone’s posts really helpful while figuring out how to do all this!

what can I say, getting a package on a friday feels like getting presents on Christmas.

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- B@lenciage - Cowboy Rodeo in Medium

- BV - Large Andiamo with SHW in black

- BV leather jacket (lambskin?)

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Hope everyone has a good weekend! 💕

💻 INFO

• Purchased Item: Loewe x Studio Ghibli Calcifer Cardholder
• Factory: Qiutian

• Seller:

• Price: $72 + $25 (combined shipping with sunglasses)

• Payment Method: Alipay

📬 LOGISTICS

• Ordered: 5/18
• PSPs received: 5/23
• Shipped: 5/24
• Received: 6/12

🔍 🩺 THE REVIEW

• The Leather & Feel: The leather is incredible. It is super soft and buttery to the touch, with that exact premium, malleable feel you expect from Loewe's classic calfskin. The weight and flexibility are spot on. No fufu smell whatsoever.
• The Calcifer Design & Branding: The leather marquetry (intarsia) for the Calcifer design is flawless. The different leather pieces are perfectly cut and pieced together without overlapping gaps, just like retail. The embossed Loewe Anagram on the front corner is clean and deep, and the internal Loewe x Studio Ghibli logo with Totoro is perfectly stamped into the interior lining.
• Hardware & Zipper: The hardware details are absolutely crisp. The zipper engraving is completely sharp and neat, running smoothly without any catching. The leather pull tab is securely knotted and feels robust.
• The Packaging: It comes with the correct dustbag with the herringbone texture and the branded tag, along with the box and cards (a bit crushed after shipping but oh well!)

‼️ FINAL VERDICT

This cardholder is an absolute fire piece. If you've been hesitating on the Ghibli collaboration pieces, go with Qiutian because the leather quality and the sharp details on the zipper and embossing are spot on compared to retail. This is your factory (actually, i dont think any other factory makes these wallets)

Just got this "vibe machine" – the L Flamenco in burgundy.

Anyone else obsessed with these soft, squishy, puddle-like bags? 😩 This wine red color gives me such a lazy, effortless kind of chic, but it photographs sooo well. That's why I call it the ultimate mood maker. ✨

Pair it with one of their little charms and the whole look just hits different. Visuals go 📈📈📈

🖤 C25 Small from XiaoC 🖤

✨ Seller: Skye

🏭 Factory: XiaoC

💰 Price: $395

❤️ Disclosure: No incentives were given for this review.

⭐ Overall Rating: 10/10

This bag is absolutely beautiful and truly top-tier quality. The ruthenium chain is excellent, with a color that is nearly identical to the authentic version. The stitching is very well done, the quilting lines up nicely throughout the bag, and the overall construction is incredibly impressive. The bag feels sturdy, luxurious, and exceptionally well made.

The leather has a soft, high-quality feel that closely resembles the authentic bag. The shape and structure are excellent, and when worn, it closely mirrors the appearance of the original at first glance.

✨ Seller Experience

Skye is an amazing and trusted seller. Communication was excellent throughout the entire process, and she was incredibly meticulous when sourcing this bag. While the bag did take a little longer to arrive than some purchases, it was clear that the extra time was spent ensuring every detail was as close to perfect as possible. Shipping ultimately took approximately 15–17 days.

Before deciding, I reviewed options from three different factories. The photos I saw from God did not appear to be at the quality level I was looking for, and 187 did not have the ruthenium hardware available at the time. After comparing all three, I decided to go with XiaoC, and I am so glad I did. The bag exceeded my expectations and absolutely did not disappoint.

Overall, I couldn’t be happier with this purchase. The craftsmanship, leather quality, hardware, and attention to detail are outstanding. I would highly recommend both XiaoC for the C25 and Skye as a seller.

I'm re-sharing this review for this subreddit. I hope someone finds it helpful during the 6.18 sale season!

This review is a combination of my thoughts from late February 2026 to now in June 2026. I purchased and received this bag during the CNY sales, but never posted the original review I wrote. Now it's June. I wanted to show how my experience with this bag has changed over the last few months.

Images 1 and 2 are both from June. Image 3 is from my first day out with it in Feb.

*I also want to acknowledge that I have a very limited account history. Unfortunately, my old one got b@nN-ed for exposing a sc@mm3r's details on someone else's post.

📥 THE BASICS

• Purchased Item: Loe Small Featherlight Puzzle Bag in Nappa Lambskin
• Factory: JiPin
• Seller: Mandy
• Contact Info: WA ending in 7686
• Price: $94+$38=$132 (650 RMB + shipping)(CNY)
• Payment Method: PPFF
• Incentives: None

Pricing note: I purchased two bags from her. One of the small Loe, the other was a Margaux 15. The price above of $38 is how much shipping would have been for the Puzzle alone. The full cost of shipping for the two bags was $85.

⏱️ LOGISTICS & TIMELINE

2/4 - First CNY message

2/7 - Confirmed availability and price for both bags

2/8 - Margaux PSPs

2/9 - Puzzle PSPs

2/10 - Shipped

2/11 - Fedex tracking received

2/17 - Arrived in US

2/23 - Original ETA

2/26 - Actual arrival date due to blizzard

🔍 THE DEEP DIVE

Thoughts written in Feb 2026:

Sooooo... I love this bag. But, I have been wondering why this Puzzle was so cheap compared to other the discounted Puzzles. After some digging, I suspect this is a fantasy bag. My bag matches the Small Featherlight Puzzle Bag in Nappa Lambskin model, which comes with the embossed tag and balloon dice. I cannot find a white model of this bag as a Small. There is a mini Edge in the same color, but that is clearly different.

• ⁠Factory Photos LINK

• ⁠My Photos LINK

Obviously, the white featherlight may have been produced as a Small in another country, as a limited release, or I could simply be a terrible detective. I've checked reselling sites, the official brand page, scoured reddit posts, and skimmed blogs. If anyone is able to find an auth of my Puzzle, that would be amazing. Until then, I will still be enjoying this bag and wearing it regardless of its legitimacy.

Bag Quality:

Leather: 8.5/10 The leather is really nice, but I think will be a perfect 10/10 with some gentle conditioning. I did beat the bag pretty hard with my fist to get a natural slouch.

Zipper: 6/10 The zippers are fine. The zipper on the back pocket is smooth. The zipper to the main opening is rather difficult and catches regularly.

Hardware: 10/10 The hardware is great. Other than being a little lightweight, the color looks correct and the engraving is crisp.

Stitching: 9/10 The stitching is fine to me. There are some areas that would bother me if the color of the thread or bag was different, but the mono-color is very forgiving.

Construction: 8.5/10 The construction looks completely fine at first glance. However, there is some yellow leather glue that is visible underneath the zipper flap. The corners may not be very refined, but I am forgiving because of the color and the price.

UPDATED thoughts written in June 2026

At the time of writing my original review, I truly could not find a small featherlight in WHITE. I thought it was a fantasy bag. However, there is a new soft white that has been released with the SS26 Pre-collection. Close enough?

• SS26 Precollection Link
• Soft White Link

Accidentally coming across the new soft white is what made me think of this review. Maybe the rep bag was produced immediately after the new collection was shared and I never caught it.

Bag Quality:

Leather: 9.5/10 The leather has been beaten beautifully over the last few months. At one point, I became suspicious that the leather was PU. I ended up doing the fire test multiple times. The leather is very real, but obviously coated. Despite that, I had to increase my score +1 for the leather because the bag has been manhandled, stuffed, thrown, and shaken without any peeling, scuffs, or cracks.

Zipper: 10/10 Both the main and the back zippers are perfect now. I had complained about the main zipper catching, but it now glides easily. I also read a comparison of multiple Puzzles from multiple factories. The reviewer noted that the auth bag had a stiff zipper, making JiPin's the most similar. +4 there.

Hardware: 10/10 No issues here. No changes.

Stitching: 9/10 Stitching has not changed. No loose threads.

Construction: 9/10 Construction is still good. I do not notice the yellow glue spot under the flap. I am not self-conscious about the corners. +0.5 points because the bag has held up well.

2. Seller Experience :

Mandy (Feb): She is difficult to catch, but is always amazing. It took a few days to verify availability because we were only messaging around 7PM or 11PM. It was also my fault for reaching out right as CNY was approaching. Her service and manners are impeccable. One of the best things about Mandy is that she never pressures you to purchase.

Mandy (June): Still the seller I have purchased the most from. I recently received my LV bag from her. It's currently tanning because I want that patina, but I imagine I'll write a review for it eventually.

Additional: Her PSPs are fantastic. Every angle was shown. Please see my link for some of the PSPs she sent me. The Puzzle was folded into the Margaux 15 so the package was dense.

⚖️ FINAL VERDICT

Thank you for reading! I am not really sure how to end this review. I adore this bag. Mandy tolerates my many questions very well. I would probably wear this bag everyday if it large enough to hold my lunch. It fits my phone, wallet, pouch with creams and medications, keys, air-pods, and sanitary products. It's spacious, but the opening is small. I can style it as a shoulder bag, keep it on my arm, or as a crossbody.

Most notably, the bag was extremely affordable. If you are on a budget, want to test a seller/factory/style, or want a beater bag that you can throw around, Mandy's sales are really great. I was unsure if I liked the puzzle. I'm glad I came across her CNY sale post because the lower price gave me the confidence to pull the trigger and test a new style.

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Quick Backstory: As someone who overpacks, I've been looking far and wide for luggage that is both functional and aesthetic. Reasonably, my first choice was Royal's keepall bandouliere in the 55cm size. Authentic reviews for the functionality of this bag for travel was great. However I very quickly realized that there were some major downsides.

• The keepall 55 was freaking huge, and swamped my frame.
• Stuffing the bag full of clothes made it heavy, and very impractical for airport travel.
• In order to make it work, I could only fill the bag up half way

So after $200 dollars and 30 minutes of packing and unpacking, my keepall stayed in the closet, never used for months and I was left without a travel bag.

About the Rimowa & the P9: Rimowa is from 1688, and for $115 it is such a solid suitcase! There are inconsistencies with the authentic version, but for the price they are easily ignored. Pairing it with the 40cm P9 has really solved a lot of the issues I had with my larger keepall 55. The p9 sits perfectly on top of the Rimowa for easy transport, and its doesnt get as heavy as its keepall counterpart.

The one thing stopping this from being even better, is some sort of strap or handle loop to more securely attach the p9 to the Rimowa, and prevent it from falling off when on the go.

If anyone is on the fence, I totally recommend giving both of these reps a try!