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I was so excited to get this package! I was so impressed with how she packed this order (I was nervous as this was my biggest order to date). The box wasn’t large at all and everything came protected (no creasing!)

We’ve got the Lo3we large squeeze bag (which a little over a year ago I bought from DHg8 and it was PU 😂- this was before I found the rep community- it’s since been donated ). I cannot believe how buttery soft this bag is. In my PSPs, it looked a little dry (which I’m fine with and expect from reading reviews on Jipin leather and knowing it can come dry sometimes. I anticipate conditioning these bags) This was the first Lo bag that caught my attention a couple of years ago and this rep is spot on. It feels closest to Lo leather out of the few Lo reps I’ve handled. Literally 10/10!

Then the Lo3we panta flamenco in the cream color. Wow this bag is soo cute. I wish I had a silver donut chain for her! Anyone know where I can get one? Mandy only has the solid colors. This leather is a little bit on the dryer side but I plan to condition it and it’ll be perfect. Probably my new favorite cutesy bag. I want the black and brown now! Another 10/10 and can’t wait to wear all summer.

Both bags from Jipin 🏭

This was my first time ordering rep shoes and I cannot believe I got the size (mostly) right. Size 41. I am a solid US 9.5 /40 in most shoes (my Auth BV heels are 40), but Mandy recommended a 41. The white pair is BV and brown Lo3we. The BV are a perfect fit, but the Loewe is just the tiniest bit short. Not short enough for me to not wear though; my heel just sits right at the edge.

In waiting for one of the pairs of shoes to arrive for PSPs (about two weeks), I also added on a couple SLG (my first time as well). We’ve got a BV wallet and an LV wallet. These are fine but I don’t really think they’re real leather ? I have heard it’s hard to find high quality SLG.. anyone know ?

All and all- in love with everything and can’t wait to receive my next package! (I have an LP extra bag in size 27/light blue, F3rragam0 large hug, 2 Andiamo clutches, and another pair of Lo3we sandals coming from Mandy and a BV sea salt campana and fondant giorno from Qiana and unfortunately am going to have to order from Doris’ Celine sale 😂)

This is my favorite hobby lol

Did a comparison between my authentic black Andiamo and a Jing factory Andiamo in fondant, so I figured I’d post my thoughts for anyone considering this rep.

Overall first impression was honestly very good. The leather on the rep is extremely soft and buttery right out of the package. It was actually much softer and more malleable than my authentic Andiamo was when I first got it. The rep already has that lived-in slouchy look, whereas my auth only recently started softening and slouching after about 3 months of consistent use. I’m curious whether that will affect longevity over time, but aesthetically it looks great.

The weave is well done. It’s not quite as tight as the authentic if you really inspect it side by side, but it’s definitely not something I think would stand out in the real world.

One thing I was happy about was the handle placement. A lot of Andiamo reps get this wrong and place the handle way too wide, which immediately throws the whole bag off. This one has the correct placement and overall silhouette. The only difference is that the handle itself feels lighter and flimsier compared to the authentic. Still, I think it looks completely passable unless it’s sitting directly next to an auth.

Size-wise, the rep is maybe the tiniest bit taller than the authentic, but again, not noticeable unless you’re comparing them side by side.

The rope strap on the rep is a bit thinner than the authentic. Not noticeable unless comparing side by side.

Hardware weight was surprisingly close to authentic. My auth has silver hardware, but the gold tone on the rep seems accurate compared to authentic gold Andiamos I’ve handled in store.

The biggest issue for me is the fondant color. I have an authentic fondant Hop for comparison, and the rep definitely misses the mark a bit here. The rep pulls lighter and more chocolatey, while authentic fondant has a deeper, richer tone. I won’t compare sheen too much because my Hop is calfskin and naturally shinier than the lambskin Andiamo. I am curious as how the sheen would look on a black rep Andiamo vs my Auth andiamo.

Overall, I’m genuinely impressed with this rep and would absolutely order it again in black. I just think fondant is a difficult color to get exactly right, and it makes me hesitant about some of the other colors too. I may try a suede version next.

I’d give this one about a 7/10 overall. A whole point deducted for the color- so if it was black perhaps I’d put it at 8/10. Definitely passable walking around day to day, but probably not something I’d confidently wear into the boutique if I was trying to avoid getting clocked.

Re 🏠 catch and release BV medium andiamo in fondant. High tier/ jing factory. Leather is gorgeous. I bought to do rep science with my authentic Andiamo and plan to purchase this rep in another color. Beautiful leather, feels exactly like my auth. Hardware is heavy like my auth and the handle is the correct width and spacing as the auth. $270 🚢

BV classic (48cm) Jodie in black. High tier/ Jing factory. Used once to and from an appt. Paid $296 . Asking for $280 🚢

Mumu Aventure bag. High tier / kata factory. This leather is so soft, squishy, and supple. I really had a hard time listing this one, but I don’t reach for it. I haven’t ever used it. $290 🚢

Love these bags but I’ve gone a little wild as I am sure most can understand and I’m running out of space 😂 these are some of my favorite bags that have gone unused. These are high tier from
Trusted sellers and rehomers.

LV cookie - bought as rehome recently. Unused by prior owner; I used once for 2 hours. I conditioned this bag upon arrival. seller Mike / Royal 🏭. Paid $277- asking $260 shipped

GG Jackie black pebbled leather with light gold hardware. This was also a recent rehome purchase. factory unknown. Another beautiful bag, I just have many that are too similar. Asking what I paid $210 plus $10 shipping

BV classic (48cm) Jodie in black. Seller Amin/Jing factory. Used once to and from an appt. Paid $296 . Asking for $280 shipped

Mumu Aventure bag. Seller tom/ kata factory. This leather is so soft, squishy, and supple. I really had a hard time listing this one, but I don’t reach for it.$290 🚢

only. Venmo FF or Zelle.

Went a little crazy buying rehomes with bags still on the way from TS’s 😬 so my loss is your gain :)

Loe small featherlight puzzle butter yellow. Catch and release! Prior owner stated factory unknown but seller was Jenny. This bag is beautiful. I wanted to try a puzzle 🧩 to see if I liked them.. while gorgeous- I just don’t think they’re for me :) asking what I paid - $225 plus shipping

Y BEA tote in ivory. Sold to me as master quality. Factory unknown. Really pretty leather- selling to buy the suede version :) asking for what I paid $208 plus shipping

GOY Anjou mini in pink. BNNU -bought from Tik tok shop before I knew about this community so not quite sure of tier - seems mid (factory unknown). $70 🚢

BV silver dustbag notte. BNNU. Jing factory. Selling discounted due to a flaw- small area of fabric sewn on to the strap. I’m sure it could be removed but I haven’t tried. You can maneuver the straps so that the fabric sits inside of the cinching of the bag (that’s how it came and how it was missed in the PSPs). Or tuck the straps in the bag and use as a clutch or with the chain. Chain is nice and heavy! $120 🚢

My new bags from Qiana’s sale! (Jing 🏭)
-black maxi Veneta
-blue suede dustbag

She has no idea I’m writing this review, but I genuinely felt it was deserved. I reached out to her during the sale for the Veneta and dust bag, and throughout the process I actually had to make two changes to my order. She was incredibly kind, responsive, and patient the entire time.

I also want to preface this by saying I am very picky about BV. It’s my favorite brand, I own multiple authentic pieces, and I’ve handled both of these bags in store. I honestly think Bottega is one of the hardest brands to rep well. I’ve received jing BV reps that were not passable to me(Classic Jodie, Large Hop) and only one other BV rep I personally thought was truly convincing before these (a Large Campana in Barolo from Jing/Tom).

These two new bags are, in my opinion, indistinguishable from authentic. The leather, shape, weave, overall feel; everything is spot on to me. Obviously everyone has different standards, but I know BV very well and was seriously impressed when I opened these.

I’m already in the process of ordering two more BV pieces from Qiana, even though she’s a little more expensive than my regular TS. The quality of these was just that good, and the shipping was insanely fast. She shipped on 4/28 and they arrived at my door on 5/6.

For both bags, including shipping and insurance, I paid $497 total. My next order (Medium Campana + another dust bag) will be about $100 more since the sale ended.

I actually could’ve added these bags onto an active order with my regular TS for around $130 less, but I still chose to go with Qiana because:

1. I didn’t want my other order getting too large
2. Her shipping was ridiculously fast
3. She sourced beautiful master-quality pieces and I trust her judgment at this point

Y BEA tote in ivory. Sold to me as master quality. Factory unknown. Really pretty leather- selling to buy the suede version :) asking for what I paid $208 plus shipping

Loe small featherlight puzzle butter yellow. Catch and release! Prior owner stated factory unknown but seller was Jenny. This bag is beautiful. I wanted to try a puzzle 🧩 to see if I liked them.. while gorgeous- I just don’t think they’re for me :) asking what I paid - $225 plus shipping

BV dustbag notte in silver. Jing factory 🏭. Small defect on strap, reflected in pricing. Fabric sewn to strap (it can be weaved in a way to hide it in the cinching, or can be worn as a clutch or with the chain). Beautiful heavy chain. Metallic silver was done beautifully. $120 shipped

GOY mini pink Anjou factory unknown. Bought from Tik tok before I knew about the TS world, so unsure of quality. $70 shipped

I went a little nuts the past couple of weeks buying rehomes and from my TS. Making room for bags coming in 😂

US only. Zelle or Venmo FF -

Beautiful pink color. I bought this and never used it. I purchased from a tik tok seller before I really got into reps and got a TS. Because of this, I am not sure of the quality, however I did buy a high tier Goy Artois recently and the canvas feels and looks the same. Please let me know what extra pictures you’d like to do your own QC.
$70 shipped. 🇺🇸 only. Venmo FF or Zelle

BNNU BV dustbag notte in metallic silver .

High tier/ Jing factory from seller tom.

Selling for a reduced price of $120 shipped 🚢 due to a small defect.

There is fabric sewn onto the strap (this can be worked back into the cinched part of the bag- this is how we missed it at the PSP stage). I haven’t tried to remove it but maybe someone can! Or straps can be tucked in to wear as a clutch or with the chain strap. Chain strap is nice and heavy. The metallic color is done beautifully.

🇺🇸 only. Venmo FF or Zelle

For awhile, I wasn’t sure if I loved the Andiamo (definitely not enough to consider having multiple as I am now!)

I can’t get over how I much more I love this bag as I’ve used it! This is my medium andiamo after about 2.5 months of almost daily wear. It has developed such a pretty slouch. I love to stuff it because I love how drapey and effortless it looks when I do.

I have many beautiful bags (and other beautiful bottegas- a small and large hop and a teen Jodie), and every day I try other bags, I usually always come back to my andiamo. It’s just so easy. Fits the perfect amount of stuff for me, fits more than the perfect amount if needed, goes with everything, easy to find my things in, and I love wearing it either on my shoulder or by the top handle to show off the slouch. I told my husband that I want to collect andiamos the way that some people collect birkins 😂 never been a huge Birkin fan, but the andiamo.. that’s another story 😂

Can’t wait to get my hands on another medium, a mini, and the large!

I just got the LV low key cookie and I love it! However, I feel like the leather is a little dry and I’d love to liven it up a bit and work on the slouch.

I have used leather CPR before on my bags, but it doesn’t seem to do too much. I just ordered some mink oil. Do you guys use this on your bags? Any before and after pics you can share? Do you just lather it on and let it sit? Are there a certain number of coats to use to get optimal results?

Thanks guys!

I have an authentic black and silver medium andiamo and it quickly became my favorite bag. It’s the perfect everyday size and so easy for me to find stuff in it. So now I want another color and want to try a rep! I know there are a few factories that do BV pretty well. I actually have a large campana from Jing that is perfect. But I think the Andiamo is hard to rep.. I have noticed handles being off on a lot of them (usually too wide and thick) and the gold hardware not being the right shade. I know some say the sheen isn’t right either , and I definitely noticed that on the Jodie I got from Jing. But the sheen on my campana - they definitely got that right.

My TS has also recommended orange sofa and I have seen some of you recommend bibi.

Soo let’s see your andiamos and let me know if you know which factory you got yours from!

Pic is of my authentic andiamo after about 2 months of almost daily use (the slouch is coming in!)