I want to buy a new bag in the sales - all the ones on just Geiger sale are synthetic- is that ok?

[Beaverfever]

I had always thought I should be looking for leather but in far from flush right now.
Happy to spend up to £80

[MsBojangles]

No, that's enough to get a leather bag somewhere else.

[Beaverfever]

Is there any shops I should be looking at specifically?

In my mind I want dark grey leather, largish maybe more slouchy or unstructured at least with grab handled and shoulder strap with possibly some additional detailing such as fringing or studs

Quite specific!

[TheBestChocolateIsFree]

Look in TK MAXX, they're excellent for bags, and they display them by colour which is v handy.
I got a great quality slouchy leather bag from M&S last year for 85 quid, but not sure whether they'd have gray.

[OneofTHOSEWomen]

Try John Lewis. Synthetic leather doesn't age very well. I just wouldn't bother.

[OneofTHOSEWomen]

www.johnlewis.com/collection-weekend-by-john-lewis-sarita-star-print-large-backpack/p1957538?colour=Grey

This for example...

[KateSpadeAddict]

No grab handle, could maybe watch incase it goes into clearance?

www.tkmaxx.com/view-all-womens-new-in/dark-grey-leather-unlined-hobo-bag/invt/11029811

[TheBestChocolateIsFree]

Having had a bit of a google I think there are loads of bags in the shape you want but grey may be your sticking point. M&S and Clarkd have some nice ones in your budget but not in grey - have a browse and see if you can find another colour you fancy. Debenhams had a nice one in purple bizarrely.

[TheBestChocolateIsFree]

Bingo ???

[TheBestChocolateIsFree]

Rather nice in random purple. The ill-conceived "BJ" logo is removable thank heavens .