Miu Miu’s Bow Bag
I spend so much of my time looking at, contemplating and judging handbags, that’s it’s rare that I give a bag a second look once I’ve decided that it’s not for me. I know my own taste, I know how much I’m willing to pay and for what, and I know what I’ll use enough to get my money’s worth.
Miu Miu’s Bow Bag is the exception. When I first saw it while surfing around the forum, I didn’t really pay attention - I like Miu Miu’s bags, but I’m not an enormous fan, and I’ve never owned one. At first, the Bow Bag seemed kind of plain, and I don’t use satchels often. But then, forum member Vinyl asked me to update a thread she had made dedicated to the particular Miu Miu, and because I had to look at all of the pictures of Bow Bags that she had collected for the thread, I was forced to reconsider it.
And my, my. Was I surprised at what I saw! Suddenly, the chic simplicity of the bags has won me over, and I’ve been Internet stalking them ever since. They’re relatively rare on the net, and seem to sell out before they ever come close to the sale section. The ones that Saks is currently carrying are in a shiny leather, but previous seasons have featured matte, smooth, soft-looking finishes, so there’s a lot of different Bow Bags floating around out there for your viewing (or, if you’re like me, stalking) pleasure.
Available through Saks for $1,195.00.
- by Amanda Mull on 8.6.2008 in Miu Miu Handbags.
I like how it’s kind of an ‘all business’ bag, but then has a feminine touch with the bow, very pretty!
8.6.2008 - 12:52 pm
I’ve always loved the look of this bag, but there have been many quality issues recently. Wouldn’t part with my hard earned cash for it
8.6.2008 - 2:06 pm
this bag came out like two years ago and this past spring neiman had it in white (GORGEOUS!) for only like 700. i had one when it first came out because i fell in love and it’s incredibly roomy. i could easily fit my 12.1″ laptop in case and other stuff in there. unfortunately it can NOT handle an anatomy book and mine died
8.6.2008 - 2:23 pm
Absolutely gorgeous!!!! Love all the details and the mix of serious and fun with the bow on the side.
Graphite is a gorgeous color.
Amazing find.
8.6.2008 - 3:25 pm
Love at first sight. I want it.
8.6.2008 - 3:35 pm
i know! my anatomy book is enormous!!!! it’s over a square foot in size; impossible to carry. i gave up finding a chic bag to fit it a long time ago. if i’m attacked, i’ll use it as a shield.
8.6.2008 - 4:32 pm
it’s cute and I really like the hardware, looks like a good bag to travel with too.
8.6.2008 - 9:19 pm
Nice shape and I like that graphite color !!!
8.7.2008 - 12:44 am
I really like it too. The shape and colour give it a really feminine/business chic touch however ive never owned a Miu Miu and for $1195 im not about to start now.
8.7.2008 - 3:13 am
I really like this bag. The bow gives it the cutest touch!! This makes me want to get a great job so one day I may actually be able to buy a Miu Miu or something else. Until then I live vicariously through Megs and The Purse Blog.
8.7.2008 - 8:19 am
And Amanda! Don’t forget Amanda!
8.7.2008 - 10:23 am
Yes I will live vicariously through Amanda
Megs and the Purse Blog!
8.8.2008 - 4:52 am
that is really gorgeous! I think i want one
8.8.2008 - 8:31 am
Absolutely Love it! It’s Gorgeous and Classy.
8.9.2008 - 4:13 am
I have this in black leather. The graphite shown here looks cool!
8.9.2008 - 3:56 pm
I LOVE this bag. I have dark brown in suede, it is so soft, sophisticated with gold hardware, sporty, for work, evening, it is made so that suede changes from harder shinier texture on the handles and bottom gradually to soft suede…it’s one of my favorite bags
8.10.2008 - 11:31 pm
I can’t find it in the saks website! nooooo…
8.25.2008 - 2:48 am
Does anybody know where I can buy this bag online and have it shipped to Denmark? I just gotta have it!!!!
8.27.2008 - 5:28 pm
does anyone know where i can get this bag in stores?! they don’t have it at saks, or atleast online.
8.28.2008 - 5:26 pm
The bag is available in Selfridges Manchester and Selfridges London. I have just bought it for my daughter as a gift for her 21st birthday in the graphite colour. You would need to contact them to see if they could ship it out to you, if you are not in the U.K.
9.2.2008 - 10:54 am
Amanda! if you only knew what some of us TPFers do for the Miu Miu Bows! haha i know many other bags have almost cult-like followings and this bag is no exception! this bag is truly special to those who own it and we encourage, praise and drool over each others’ (as well as our own) bows! you should swing by the few threads dedicated to the bows and see how much we love our bows!! thanks so much for featuring this gorgeous bag that is near and dear to my heart!
9.8.2008 - 1:55 am
THEY HAVE IT ON THE SAKS WEBSITE LADIES! DON’T BE DISCOURAGED!! look up “Miu Miu Bow” in the search bar and it should come up as “Miu Miu Bow Convertible Satchel” in black and graphite! =D
9.8.2008 - 1:59 am
I recently got this bag when i went to italy…and i absolutely love it…i got it in a deep purple….i had my mind set on another Miu Miu when i went to get it, however as soon as i saw this bag, i fell in love. The color i got isnt available on the Neiman Marcus site yet, however, I think if you’re looking for a color that is a little different than the standard, then it’ll definitely be worth waiting for..
9.14.2008 - 4:03 pm
This bag is gorgeous. But I somehow find it only appear so beautifully in light colors to complement the bows and so to add more touch to its femininity.
9.22.2008 - 5:40 am