Handbags

[libbyannE]

It's an overpriced house brand that seems to simply copy or modify " real" brands' designs. Not interested. 

[JavaQueen]

I ordered the Square Shopper Tote, because I liked the design. It helped that there were EZ pays and free shipping. After I ordered, they put up the video and I discovered that it squeaked.  I thought it was just a fluke then  I read the reviews. I couldn't cancel it. I think good leather bags aren't supposed to squeak (loudly, anway)

Went to pick it up at the PO and it was so heavy with just tissue paper, I know I wouldn't want to use it. I sent it back unwrapped.

I don't think the hardware on these latest incarnations looks that great for the price. 

On clearance, they're probably OK. But I wouldn't expect them to last for decades.

[chrystaltree]

I own three but they are the original Roma 2 bags.  I've owned them for years now and they just get better and better with age.  I have blush, black and chocolate brown in soft yummy leather.  I have never been tempted to buy any others, the newer versions don't seem to be of the same quality althought there is an embellished beige suede that I keep returning too.  If it ever gets down to under $100, I might just take a chance on it.

[SahmIam]

I have 4: 3 are the Roma 2 bags (never has there been a better buy than those bags...never) and a clutch (which is very nice but a tad small since I like large clutches). All are gorgeous, the leather is fantastic, they're just amazing bags. I've tried a few since and they all went back due to poor leather quality or poor workmanship. 

There have been a few I've love to own but honestly? I think they're way too expensive for what they are. Should the prices come way down, I'll think about it.

[Q4u]

I own the Small Roma in the Camo print.  I love the leather, it's incredible and I got it on sale. Bought it mainly because of the Camo print and do love the bag but I wouldn't buy a bigger one because my stuff tends to roll around in it and it would be worse in a bigger bag.  I also bought a Rose Gold small clutch and the leather is very nice.  Again on sale.  The last thing I bought is their Camo jacket.... love that too and also got it on sale.  Made well, fits well ..... but that's it.  Mainly I consider GILI stuff overpriced for what it is. 

[retiredgal69]

I had an original ROMA 4 bag which I thought I would love; the weight was awful. So heavy. I sold it on Ebay.  Have not tried any other of their bags. 

[Skyegirl21]

I can’t speak to the quality but Ive always wondered...These have been ‘on sale’ (hardly) for a long time. They can’t seem to move them at the sale prices... I don’t really understand why they made every bag design so big, and none medium or small (I guess because they were copying these designer bags- knocking off might we say?), but only a fraction of ladies carry huge bags.  If they want to move these, reduce them further, although way too big for me, and the styles are now outdated.

[QVCMamita]

I love all my G.I.L.I. bags. I think the quality of the leather is awesome and they take all my wear and tear. I did notice many are on clearance. I just wait to purchase them when there's an easy pay option to make them more affordable. Compared to other brands on QVC, I think you get more bang for your buck without compromising style or quality. I'm not partial to Lisa over Jill. I have bags from both and haven't really noticed a difference in their look and feel.

[stevieb]

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@151949 wrote:

I like bags that are lightweight and organized. GILI bags don't have the required organization, are very heavy and too expensive for me.

 However, I recognize that others like a more open, everything in one place type purse.

I'm also not particularly a fan of the lady that took Lisa's place with this line.

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I'm not either. Thought she was a rather iffy choice to be the Gili spokesmodel. Her voice is grating and unless I miss my bet, she's about as much a 'creative director' as I am. I also think Lisa had more clout with some customers than her replacement will ever have.

[stevieb]

It seems like since the quality of the design and workmanship declined, the bags are introduced at a ludicrous price but come down quickly. Maybe that's been the intent and maybe it's because they don't sell as well as was anticipated. I think the brand was also better marketed prior to the transition. There was a certain buildup that a regular host could pull off that an occasional vendor just can't, even one of the better ones, which Jill isn't.