Alright, so I’d been thinking about a new bag for a while. Nothing too massive, just something I could, you know, actually use day-to-day without it being a whole production. And this Bottega Veneta Small Loop bag, it sort of caught my eye. Kept seeing it, or variations of it, and thought, “Okay, maybe this is the one.”
Getting Started with It
So, I finally decided to just go for it. The whole process of actually acquiring it wasn’t too dramatic. Did the usual online dance, clicked the buttons, and then the waiting game started. You know how it is. It eventually turned up, boxed up all proper. I’m not one for fancy unboxings, really. I just wanted to get to the bag itself.
First thing I did was get it out of all that packaging. The leather, yeah, it felt pretty decent. Supple, like they say. That woven thing they do, the Intrecciato, it’s definitely a look. I spent a bit of time just handling it, feeling the weight. It’s not heavy, which is a plus. I can’t be doing with bags that weigh a ton before you even put anything in them.
Putting it to the Test
Then came the real test: putting my stuff in it. This is always the make-or-break moment for me. I grabbed my usual essentials:
- Phone, obviously.
- A small wallet.
- Keys.
- Maybe a lip balm or something.
- And my sunglasses, because you never know.
It all fit. Snug, but it fit. It’s called “small” for a reason, I guess. Don’t expect to carry your whole life in there. But for the basics, it seemed to cope alright. The loop handle, I was curious about that. How it would actually feel to carry. I slung it over my shoulder, tried holding it. Seemed okay. Comfortable enough for errands and whatnot.
I’ve been using it for a few days now, just to see how it integrates into my routine. Took it to the shops, met a friend for coffee. It’s… a bag. It holds things. The main thing is, it’s pretty understated, which I appreciate. Doesn’t scream for attention. The craftsmanship seems solid, no loose threads or anything dodgy that I could spot right off the bat. That’s always a good sign, right? You pay for something, you expect it to be put together properly.
So far, so good, I suppose. It does what it’s supposed to do. It’s not going to revolutionize my life, but it’s a nice little bag. I’ll keep using it, see how it holds up over time. That’s the real test, isn’t it? How these things wear. But for now, yeah, the initial practice run has been alright. No major complaints, just getting used to a new thing in my daily rotation. It’s a bit different from my usual go-to bags, but sometimes a change is good. We’ll see.
