I need a new handbag but I am very fussy...

[Raptorrrethy]

Does anyone have a few mins and would like to help me find a new bag?? A virtual for any contributors

So…budget is £200 tops.
Prefer leather and not too shiny-shiny so it doesn't scratch.
Good quality.
I like a structured style rather than slouchy and it must have a zip top or flap over, not magnetic popper.
Cross body strap would be good and I like grab handles too (greedy, moi?)
Must be sort of classic and elegant
Colour - nice browns/ tan
Not too big, not too small ((helpful))

I shall put the DCs to bed and await the flood of suggestions

[StatisticallyChallenged]

Modalu have a fair few around that budget - leather is good quality IMO

[Raptorrrethy]

Thanks, I haven't looked at modalu...will check it out!

So far I've looked at:
Oushka
Peony and Moore
Radley
Boden
John Lewis
Red Direct

[boodles]

Totally recommend mimi berry. Handmade in the uk. Beautiful leather :)

[Cahu5]

Have a look at DKNY. I have just bought my second and the quality is very good for the price. Also there is a brand event coming up next weekend at house of Fraser so may will be reduced ...

[Alphabetsy]

www.tedbaker.com/uk/Womens/Accessories/Bags/FAUNA-Small-leather-tote-bag-Tan/p/115448-27-TAN

Deserved of wine?

[Corygal]

Seconding Mimi Berry and Modalu.

[Raptorrrethy]

Alphabetsy, it's not my cup of tea... But have a anyway for making the effort to find something!

Modalu - I like the look of the mini pippa but think it's maybe too teeny for all my crap essentials. The
Medium and large don't have a longer strap.

I am not keen on the mimi berry bags either although I love the philosophy and the fact they're made in England!

[McAvennie]

Massimo Dutti?

[Raptorrrethy]

Thanks again...I've ordered one from Radley that hopefully ticks all my many boxes! Very excited about its arrival

[Ponks]

Oo, which one have you ordered? Am looking for similar (ie looking for a bag but not too sure other than cross body, zip, handles etc)

[nipersvest]

i am a fan of fossil bags, this one is one my list of favorites.

[Raptorrrethy]

nipersvest beware…I had that exact bag, the Preston Flap, from Fossil (in the sand colour they had at the time) for my birthday back in August. A couple of weeks of using it and the strap was cracking at the ends, where it attaches to the bag. I returned the bag to Fossil and exchanged it for another…a week later the same thing was happening
This time I wanted a refund but they refused…hence the credit note I ended up with, which I started a previous about!
In the end, after months of complaining, they gave me the refund but it put me right off Fossil…

ponks I have got the medium Portland Place in tan and I am delighted with it - it ticks all my boxes!

[Raptorrrethy]

Correction - I started a previous THREAD about…(must preview before posting…)

[SuperFlyHigh]

DKNY - I have a textured black leather bag, structured and it's great, I'd get a different model as the flap tends to come undone (not bag's fault my fault) but its very nice.

would Michael Kors make you run screaming? buy from Saks I think and get delivered for free at US prices

[SuperFlyHigh]

Cahu that's where I got mine in the HOF event this time last year, great bag.

[Madamecastafiore]

What about Coach?

[Raptorrrethy]

Thanks all, now very happy with my Radley (dog and all )