I want a Loewe puzzle bag

[slipperyeel]

That’s it. But I can’t really afford 2k for a bag.
I’m stalking the 2nd hand sites but it’s a very popular bag.
I’d like something similar, leather with a top handle and a shoulder strap. It’s the combination of boxy and soft that I like.
I could probably go to £400 for something lovely.

It's a very specific design so not an easy one to dupe, unfortunately. However, I don't know if they still deliver to the UK but the private sale site Veepee has an Italian bag brand now and then, called something something Firenze that makes something very similar. I'll see if I can find it, I'm fairly convinced it's an own brand sort of situation though as it's a sale that repeats with a predictable regularity with the same products all the time.

This looks like a dupe to me, on Etsy for £200.

Have you been in store to try it on. I love it visually but found it very awkward....

This is the Firenze brand I mentioned, they seem to specialise in inspired by bags. I can't find the puzzle one quickly, it's a badly designed site and there's loads of bags so I hope it's still there somewhere. It's not exact like the one linked from Etsy above as you wouldn't get away with that in Europe.

That’s a good point, I’ve seen it but haven’t held it and if it were fiddly it would put me right off. I have a Danse Lente which looks beautiful but is completely impractical to use!

They’re really nice, thanks!

@Classica

This looks like a dupe to me, on Etsy for £200.

The fact that the shipping is 2-3 weeks on that item makes me very sure that those are Chinese copies.

Also the difference in stitching colours on the main bag and the pull tag is making my eye twitch. Please don't buy from here OP.

Etsy is unfortunately full of unregulated sellers despite their claim that they don't allow 3rd party sellers.

I wouldn’t buy a copy, I’m looking for something similarly styled but not a dupe.

Mirta? Lots of sculptural bags on there and it's well made.

www.mirta.com/

I know it's not the puzzle but gives similar vibes to Loewe gate: www.mirta.com/products/operetta-big-clay

And the lirica has sculptural vibes: www.mirta.com/products/lirica-brown

Somewhat boxy and soft: www.mirta.com/products/citta-black

After posting on here Facebook has advertised Mlouye Naomi bag at me which looks to be right up your street, not a total dupe but definitely inspired by.

This is a brand I happened upon on Instagram. Granted I have no idea if they r durable but they reminded me of the puzzle bag at a fraction of the price.

@ferretface snap! I found this bag a few months ago and thought it looked like the puzzle.

Thanks all, I ended up with this:

www.stories.com/en_gbp/bags/shoulderbags/product.braided-leather-crossbody-bag-black.0503880007.html

Oh that's nice! I love the handle.