Catalog note: Album entries can change. Use the live album link and WhatsApp to confirm the current option before ordering.
What changed?
- 2026-09-30: Added a published-dimension section on why size words are not measurements (Gucci Marmont, Lady Dior, Chanel Classic Flap, LV Speedy 25) and rewrote the opening answer with concrete numbers.
- 2026-08-11: Added 2025 sourcing trend notes, FAQ section, and cross-references to Dior Lady Bag and LV Boîte Chapeau guides.
- 2026-07-15: Added WhatsApp quick-send format and related guide links.
A bag request that gets a precise reply usually contains 4 items: the album link or a full screenshot, the intended use, the size or colour that cannot be changed, and the destination. Leave one out and the answer has to ask for it first. This checklist covers what each field should contain, so your note can be checked against the right catalog entry instead of traded back and forth in follow-ups.
This checklist is for buyers comparing existing catalog references. It does not assume that a photo alone confirms current availability, price, preparation time, or delivery.
Direct answer: Send one message that includes the item reference (album link or full screenshot), intended use, size, color (plus an acceptable alternative), the material or hardware details that matter, quantity, destination, and target timing. A complete brief lets the team check the right catalog entry and current options instead of trading follow-up questions.
Why “medium” is not a measurement
Mini, small and medium are relative terms, and the same word covers different bags from house to house. Gucci’s Marmont flap runs Mini at 22 × 13 × 6 cm, Small at 26 × 15 × 7 cm and Medium at 30 × 18 × 9 cm. Dior’s Lady Dior Small measures 20 × 17 × 8 cm — narrower than a Marmont Mini but taller and deeper. Chanel’s Classic Flap Small is 23 × 14.5 cm, 3 cm narrower than the Marmont Small. Louis Vuitton’s Speedy 25 is 25 × 19 cm, and it is called a 25. A request that asks for “medium” can therefore come back with the wrong item, and both sides will think the brief was clear. Send width, height and depth in centimetres taken across the closed bag whenever size is the deciding detail, and treat the tier word as a label that comes after the numbers agree.
Those figures are published in full on this site’s Gucci Marmont size guide and Dior Lady Bag size guide, and the Speedy rows come from the cross-reference table on the Marmont page.
Fill in this bag sourcing brief first
| Field | Your note |
|---|---|
| Item reference | Album link or screenshot |
| Buying goal | Personal use, resale, gifting, or another purpose |
| Intended use | Daily, work, evening, travel, or gift |
| Preferred size | Mini, small, medium, large, or exact dimensions |
| First color / alternative | Your first choice and acceptable backup |
| Material or hardware requirement | Only the details that affect the decision |
| Quantity | One item, several pieces, or a quantity to be confirmed |
| Destination | Country or region needed before shipping is discussed |
| Target timing | When you need an answer or expect to use the item |
Start with the exact catalog reference
Use the direct album link when possible. If you send a screenshot, include the full image rather than a tightly cropped logo or detail. A full screenshot preserves the surrounding item reference, color, and shape that help identify the correct catalog entry.
Size
Ask whether the size can be confirmed. If the photo does not show scale clearly, say whether you are looking for a mini, small, medium, large, tote, or travel size. Add exact dimensions when an item must fit a phone, tablet, laptop, document, or travel essential.
Color
Send the preferred color. If alternatives are acceptable, name them early so close options can be checked.
Material and texture
If material or texture matters, mention it in the first message. Ask whether recent photos or detail shots can be checked before confirmation. Describe the visible feature you care about instead of relying only on a broad material name.
Hardware and strap
Hardware tone, chain style, handle type, strap length, and closure can change the whole feel of a bag. Ask about them early if they affect your decision.
Separate requirements from preferences
A requirement is something that would stop the purchase if it is not met: a phone fitting inside, a removable strap, or a specific hardware tone. A preference is something you can move on: colour, and often the exact tone of the hardware. Say which is which in the first message. Write “black, but dark brown is also fine” and the reply can propose a real alternative; write only “black” and the reply has to ask whether an alternative is acceptable at all, which costs a round trip. Two or three numbered screenshots are enough for one request — label them Option 1, Option 2 and Option 3, and give each its own size and colour line. That way the answer can be checked against each option in turn, and any option that fails a requirement can be dropped without another message.
Include quantity, destination, and timing together
Quantity and destination affect what information is needed next, while timing determines whether an alternative should be considered. Share all three in the first request. Do not treat an album photo as a promise about current stock or shipping; those details still need a current reply.
Copy this bag sourcing request template
Hello GunongTrade. I am checking this bag reference: [link or screenshot]. I need it for [intended use]. My preferred size is [size], first color is [color], and an acceptable alternative is [alternative]. The material, hardware, or strap details that matter are [requirements]. Quantity: [quantity]. Destination: [country or region]. Target timing: [timing]. Please confirm what can be checked now.
Common bag sourcing questions
What should a bag sourcing request include?
Include the product reference, intended use, size, color, material or hardware requirements, quantity, destination, timing, and acceptable alternatives. A complete brief makes the first reply more specific.
How should buyers compare several catalog options?
Compare the same fields for every option: shape, dimensions, strap or handle, closure, material, hardware, color, and intended use. Keep requirements separate from preferences so unsuitable options can be removed quickly.
Why provide quantity and destination before asking about shipping?
Shipping and preparation questions depend on what is being checked, how many items are involved, and where they need to go. Providing that context prevents a general answer from being mistaken for a current commitment.
Where to browse
Use the Bags Catalog to choose the closest album link. Then send screenshots, quantity, destination country, and the checklist notes through WhatsApp.
Compare references before you ask
If you are deciding between two close styles, compare them in one view first. The side-by-side references below make the WhatsApp question shorter and the reply more specific:
Where two tiers of one model are the real decision, the published figures are already written out page by page, so the brief above can quote a number instead of a tier word: see the Lady Dior medium vs large page, the Gucci Marmont small vs medium page, and the Hermès Birkin steps — 25 against 30 and 30 against 35. Each of those pages lists what both sides take as well as their dimensions.
What’s trending in 2025
The catalog moves seasonally, but a few patterns stand out right now:
- Micro and mini sizes continue to dominate. The Dior Lady Dior Micro and D-Joy Mini are current favorites for buyers who carry only a phone and cards. See our Dior Lady Bag size guide for exact dimensions.
- Seasonal capsules sell out fast. The Dior Dove Tulip collection launched with limited stock — if you see a seasonal piece you like, ask about availability the same day.
- Hat-box silhouettes are back. The LV Boîte Chapeau has returned in new colorways. Browse the LV bag catalog for current references.
- Neutral leather tones (cream, beige, taupe) outsell bold colors in the Middle East and Southeast Asia markets. If your preferred color is out, these neutrals are usually restocked first.
Related bag guides
If you have several screenshots, read What Screenshots to Send for a Faster Bag Catalog Reply. If availability is the blocker, use Bag Catalog Availability Questions before asking. If timing matters, use Bag Catalog Shipping and Preparation Questions before you move into order details.
Bag Sourcing FAQ
- How do I check if a limited edition bag is still available?
- Send the exact model name, color, and any reference code you have through WhatsApp with a screenshot. Limited editions like the Dior Dove Tulip series rotate quickly, so include a backup option in your first message.
- What if the exact color I want is out of stock?
- Mention your preferred color first, then add one or two acceptable alternatives. For example: 'Looking for the Lady Dior Small in Dove Tulip white, but cream or beige is also fine.' This gives the catalog checker room to find the closest match.
- Should I send multiple bag screenshots in one message?
- Yes, but number them. Send 2-3 screenshots max, labeled Option 1, Option 2, Option 3, with your size and color preference for each. This keeps the reply organized and faster.