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What handbag do you have?!

87 replies

C1239 · 21/02/2023 19:11

I need to replace my Cath Kidson handbag which has broken after many years! I’ve been wanting a change for a while but don’t know what sort of day bag I want!! Can you send pics of yours for inspiration?!

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whatatanker · 21/02/2023 22:57

@Lwrenagain wheres that bag from? It’s so unique.

immigrant002 · 21/02/2023 22:59

I have a polene bag and love it very good quality

LarryStyinson · 21/02/2023 23:00

Longchamp le pliage for day to day. DKNY chain handle quilted leather for going out.

uncomfortablydumb53 · 21/02/2023 23:02

Black Radley crossbody.
I also have a Radley Wristlet which I use on an evening out

rosiebl · 21/02/2023 23:05

Randomly bought this the other day for work (alongside my laptop bag) and it's perfect: www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/product/round-mini-shoulder-bag-457244.html

It's replaced my mulberry Darley because the chain was uncomfortable when my bag was full!

DogSaysWoof · 21/02/2023 23:07

I got a Fjallraven Greenland Small.
I love it so much. The best bag I've ever owned. It's a bit more outdoorsy I suppose, but it's not completely out of place in any setting.

It has a small hidden zip pocket at the back where I keep my cards and house key, great idea really.

www.fjallraven.com/eu/en-gb/bags-gear/backpacks-bags/shoulder-bags/greenland-shoulder-bag-small

Slimjimtobe · 21/02/2023 23:09

I’m a teacher and I have an Asda school bag (literally has a tag for a child’s name) 😂 but it’s great as it’s sturdy. Plain black and room for pens and front pockets and a water bottle

I have a joules bag I use on day trips

a Oliver bonas crossover bag (small) for shopping or trips

an under armour rucksack for the gym

a Barbour khaki bag sitting unused (shopped sized)

a black more dressy bag if I go out somewhere nicer than the usual

SueblueNZ · 21/02/2023 23:09

I lurrrrrrrrrrrve bags, though only ever in black genuine leather. I have two staples that I tend to thrash, though own many more.
My original favourite which I have used for about five years and is still in perfect condition because it is so hardy, is the Fossil Rachel which a poster upthread posted a photo of. Gorgeous bag.
My latest favourite is by Status Anxiety, in a rather unusual large pebble leather. Just divine. It is not huge but fits a surprising amount. I never use the crossbody strap as the short handles fit over my shoulder.
www.statusanxiety.com.au/products/last-mountains-black

RosaBaby2 · 21/02/2023 23:10

Fat face tan leather camera bag here. Love it.

JadeSeahorse · 21/02/2023 23:12

For everyday I use a Lorenz tan leather tote!

Nothing fancy but does the job for me.

Thursa · 21/02/2023 23:13

www.ebay.com/itm/304770147000?hash=item46f5b762b8:g:FIYAAOSwkhZjwhQV

this but in blues.

Mombie · 21/02/2023 23:13

@Lwrenagain that bag is lovely

MelonFarmer · 21/02/2023 23:17

I love bags. They were an addiction. I have a wardrobe full of Kate Spade, Coach, Dooney and bourke, catch kidston, radley etc. I kept buying until one day I dropped on a lived in Mulberry Alexa second hand. It became my perfect bag and my quest stopped.
Well, sort of. I have stopped buying random bags now for the most part, but I have bought several Alexas in different colours. They are lovingly cleaned and moisturised monthly. DH thinks I’m potty 😂

RicciardoPerez · 21/02/2023 23:18

I've recently bought my Louis Vuitton neverfull in the Damier ebene canvas so using that now. I get loads in it!

Before that, I was chopping and changing between my Michael Kors and Kate Spade bags.

Downunderduchess · 21/02/2023 23:45

I use a lovely big Isabel Marant canvas tote for work days and then change for other days to suit outfit & situations. I wore a Marc Jacobs cross body bag today.

Pipps80 · 21/02/2023 23:55

I have way too many. My favourite has to be a yellow Goyard PM and Neverfull LV.

Santasjingleballs · 22/02/2023 00:34

I used to reach out for my Chanel jumbo classic flap a lot but it’s too heavy and not very practical for everyday use, so I usually go for my Prada canvas tote bag….

Pearsandclocks · 22/02/2023 00:45

fatforty · 21/02/2023 19:57

Mulberry Anthony crossbody. It's still going strong after 10 years of almost daily use. It's so harsh and has stood up to some serious neglect. I absolutely love it.

www.mulberry.com/gb/shop/women/bags/satchels/small-antony-black-small-classic-grain

I have the same one. I was so sick of carrying a huge bag around. This one is the perfect size.

DONTMESSWITHMEDARNA · 22/02/2023 01:02

none,i don't do bags.

all i do is put my phone, keys and bank cards in my coat pocket.

i don't even own a purse as i don't do money either

been like this for years

mathanxiety · 22/02/2023 01:06

An old Coach hobo.

GoAgainstNicki · 22/02/2023 01:32

Katie Loxton & Dune

JackiePlace · 22/02/2023 01:55

I have:
Large Coach oxblood shoulder bag
Two sturdy large rucksacksand a laptop bag
Medium Liz Cox rucksack (peas)
Large The Bridge satchel
Med The Bridge saddlebag
Small The Bridge cross body bag
Large Liz Cox weekend bag (sunflowers)
Large Cath Kidston weekend bag (cowboys)
Med Cath Kidston shoulder bag (cowboys)
Small Liz Cox handbags x 3 (sunflowers, apples, zebra)
Small Radley cross body bag
Small Mulberry handbag
Lix Cox Pickwick cream suede bag. Never used and for sale if anyone is interested!
Medium Tula handbag
Small teal River Island suede handbag
Small Oasis blue patent leather evening bag
Small baby pink London handbag + around 6 x various other small clutches and unbranded evening bags ... most of these bought to go with wedding outfits

JackiePlace · 22/02/2023 01:57

p.s. Yes I need and use every single one of these! Apart from the cream Liz Cox.

imharshbuttrue · 22/02/2023 02:10

I'm sorry but that's truly awful!

Lwrenagain · 22/02/2023 04:31

@whatatanker @Mombie thank you! It's from free people, it was £200 and I saved for about 6 months 😂
But it's massive and I use it for a changing bag for my kiddos as well as all my crap! (It's still on the free people website, their bags are lush!)

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