The Givency Antigona fan base is strong, very strong! When Kaitlin suggested the bag was on its way out, there was strong vocal pushback. Clearly, this bag is holding strong as in 2016 I also wondered if people were losing their interest in the Antigona. However, I have always had a soft spot for my Antigona and remember going back and forth attempting to pick the color that I wanted. While light pastel pink isn’t a color I typically would find myself carrying, it was the color for me. It’s light, airy, and feminine. The shape is a new age classic.
I’ve given a proper Givenchy Antigona review in our Purseonals category as well. While the shape is one that I adore (and let’s face it when picking a bag, aesthetics typically come first), this bag lacks in usability and functionality for me. First off, my size has a shoulder strap that can not be removed and it’s too short (now the straps are all removable and adjustable). The bag’s top handles wind up in my armpit, and that just isn’t the look or feel that I want. The top zip is chunky which actually makes opening and closing less seamless than majority of bags that I own. But that doesn’t turn me into an Antigona nay-sayer: I still am a fan and have heard that more recent versions of the bag and different sizes (with removable straps) work far better.
We have an Ultimate Givenchy Antigona Bag Guide if you’d like to find out more info. Also, Givenchy released Antigona Soft bags recently and those have my attention greatly – I can’t wait to get my hands on one! If you’re interested, you can shop Givenchy Antigona bags at Nordstrom.
Check out my video review here!
I love this bag. I bought one for my mom as a gift…then I had to get myself one too!
Such a sweet gift for your mom, and now you two are bag twins!
I’ll never understand why people love this bag. It’s one of the most boring and oddly shaped designer bags I’ve seen.
I had one with the same issues you listed Meg – the zipper especially drove me crazy. I ended up selling mine. Now you mention the strap is longer and adjustable I might take another look …
I LOVE this bag. I wish I had the update version with the adjustable strap. My mother loves when I carry it, too. It’s the largest bag I have and it’s perfect for shipping, errands, etc. I’m in NYC so I especially appreciate the full zipper closure and two ways of carrying the bag. All my bags are structured and need to stand up on their own lol. This bag wins all around. I’d love a maroon color one day.