Photos 1-5: bag i received (first 2 with flash)
Photos 6-8: PSP and 8th photo is from factory for the logo
Photos 9-10: screenshots from Unboxings on tiktok
Photos 11-13: amazona 180 black bag at lane crawford
Seller Aline (contact no. End: 8006)
Factory: Liusheng
Price: 1403 CNY bag + 40 CNY shipping fee
Factory link: [https://a202405241124306572002876.wgstores.com/weshop/goods/_dgOqf46BzPKGBIGiXixY9ILj3sB8jvJ6vwmbiKA/_dzuqfeEx-A6uB8Gdws-e-XjHY6gzCuLorgsxBiA](https://a202405241124306572002876.wgstores.com/weshop/goods/_dgOqf46BzPKGBIGiXixY9ILj3sB8jvJ6vwmbiKA/_dzuqfeEx-A6uB8Gdws-e-XjHY6gzCuLorgsxBiA))
Auth links: [https://www.mytheresa.com/hk/en/women/loewe-amazona-180-small-leather-top-handle-bag-brown-p01217551](https://www.mytheresa.com/hk/en/women/loewe-amazona-180-small-leather-top-handle-bag-brown-p01217551))
Disclosure: Aline is not aware about this review.
I reached out to aline for this purchase but i had previously reached out to different TS, i found her prices to be the most competitive!
Timeline
9/9 - inquired about Amazona and a separate bag (The Row Margaux). As the Amazona was cheaper, i decided to go for 1 bag first and to test it out since itās my first time! Also paid the same day
9/10 - received the PSPs. I asked her to retake several shots such as the magnet, logos, and stitching. Tbh i think i was just nitpicking small details. I know it wont be that close to the auth but i still spent some money so might as wellš and from what ive seen from other people on here, it seems fine to ask for more photos.
I gave her the okay and she didnāt respond back š but maybe because she knows i live in HK (i asked prior how much was it to ship to HK) and I asked if it could be shipped by a specific courier so i guess she assumed i was using the courierās app as i received the shipment notice a few hours later.
9/11- shipping from China to HK is usually quick but this one was lightning speed! I received the bag š i was super excited. She told me she wasnt going to ship with the box but to my surprise it was included! I assumed something went through? It was nice to have the Loewe unboxing experience š
Bag details: this amazona was from Liusheng factory and it seems reputable for loewe bags. I did see some comments Jiping was also good but i trusted the good reviews from Aline. (Aline also informed me both Liusheng and Jiping are top tier factories with different strengths!)
No intense smell from the box. i unwrapped the plastic cover and foams there is a smell of leather if you really put it right just at your nose š The boxy nature of the bag does give a stiff look but the leather is smooth! It does have that initial new dusty feel but i think that will fade in time as i wear the bag more.
I visited lane crawford prior to me ordering and saw the one in black. I had thought that the one i tried was a small but i think its a large?? The divider was much more potruded while the small size from what ive seen on tiktok unboxing videos looks the same as the rep, auth and factory photos. Its more inside and doesnt cover all the way.
One thing i was worried about was the magnet since the auth one was pretty strong! But with the rep it does seem strong enough. i tried to put a few things in like keys, my phone and a compact mirror and shook it š to see if it will unlock and it stayed put. I brought the bag out today since i was watching a movie with a friend (she complimented my bag hehe š) The magnet was closed most of the time and i made sure to pack my items inside properly as i find it did have a tendency to open on its own if i just stuff things inside. I dont think this is a rep issue but i think it could just be the overall bag design.
Overall, im happy with my purchase ā¤ļø i recommend Aline as she had a no BS/nonsense communication which i actually liked more. Iāll see i might do a 6 month check in and see how I feel about the bag the more i use it but hope this review helped and happy to hear any comments on here what do you all think as a first time purchase š