Ahhh the Loewe Flamenco bag. This bag has been on my wish list for years. I've probably looked at this bag a hundred times. It reminds me of Bottega Veneta's Oversized Pouch that was all the rage in 2018. I lusted after that bag for a couple of years but ultimately decided against it because it's not very practical. It's a giant pouch that can be only carried as a clutch. The Flamenco bag was originally designed in the 1970s and brought back from the archives in 2010 and it's still going strong. When I saw this beautiful eggplant purple pop up on Fashionphile, I decided to finally pull the trigger.
For reference I'm 4 feet 11 inches tall.
Please check out my video to see what fits.
The sizing of the Flamenco bag is a little strange. There's currently a mini, medium, large and XL size available, but there's no small size. The mini would barely fit all of my essentials, which is why I ultimately decided to go with the medium.
As some of you may know, purple is my favorite color and the official name of this color is Aubergine. It reminds me of Balenciaga's 2004 Eggplant. You can carry this bag a few different ways; as a clutch, crossbody, or swap the strap and wear it as a shoulder bag.
The only thing I don't love about this bag is the thin strap. For a bag this size, the strap should be at least 3/4 of an inch wide. I have seen a few reviews where the thin strap was a deal breaker. As long as the strap is removable, I have no problem with swapping it out for something better.
For the rest of the mod shots, I am wearing it with a different strap that I had lying around. I have a ton of different straps from other bags and some that I've ordered from Etsy.
The strap I'm wearing in these photos is a black canvas strap that's very adjustable. I can wear it as a shoulder bag, or a crossbody. The strap is about one inch wide and so much more comfortable.
The leather on this bag is very soft and pliable. It has a beautiful drape. The leather feel however is not as buttery as some of my other bags. At first I wasn't sure if I was going to keep this bag at all. In fact I was so close to returning it, but in the end I just love the color and design and decided it was worth adding to my collection.
The Flamenco does remind me of Songmont's Gather bag. I've been eyeing the Gather bag for a long time as well. I haven't pulled the trigger on it because of tariffs. I'm going to wait until it hits a resale site. I would love to do a comparison review between the two bags.
Let's take a closer look at the Flamenco bag.
This is such a minimalist bag. No visible logos except for the one in the top right corner. The newer version does have a Loewe branding on the bottom of the bag in gold which I'm not a fan of. Much prefer the discreet logo.
Made of nappa calfskin leather.
Birds eye view from the top of the bag.
Bottom of the bag does not have any feet.
I love that the edge paint matches the color of the bag. It's one of the reasons why I finally decided to pull the trigger. One of the other colors I was considering was this beautiful Warm Desert.
I love the magnetic closure, it's a very strong magnet. The inside is lined with soft suede. There are no pockets on the inside.
The retail price is currently at $3,150. The prices keep going up, which is why I prefer buying on the pre-owned market. I was able to get this for less than half off and it's in excellent condition. The only thing I found was some marks on the inside lining. I'm very happy to add my first Loewe bag to my collection. Don't forget to watch my video if you want to see what fits.
That's it for me, hope you all have a marvelous Monday!
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I get the design choice behind the thin straps, it matches the draw strings so it is more cohesive. But I understand practically not the best. Purple is a bold choice compared to the light brown!
ReplyDeleteHi AC! Agree, works better with the design, but I think it works with a thicker strap too, which is how I've been wearing it. It's also a pretty dark purple, so I don't think it's too out there!
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