People with 17yo daughters- an expensive bag

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My mum wants to buy DD a bag for Christmas and has suggested this one https://www.johnlewis.com/coach-bandit-leather-cross-body-bag/black/p110804303

I think it looks lovely but I'm in my 40s 😂 Would love some views as it's obviously a very expensive gift and more than I would spend on a bag for myself- mum always includes receipts so not a disaster if it's not right but it would be good if she at least had a chance of getting it right. Thank you!

That one is too staid in my opinion. It would be better to go with a Ciach sling bag or a dressy one with chain. Pricey though

Coach is making a big comeback over here, especially the small styles. Marc Jacobs is always a fave too

Depends a lot on your teen. Does she actually use a handbag?

I don't think DD has used a "normal" handbag for quite a while. She takes a small leather backpack if she needs something a bit more formal or otherwise a fabric tote if she has to carry more than her keys and phone.
None of her friends uses handbags either.

I would ask your DD to look up bags and send you suggestions. Maybe add that it can be something US exclusive.

My DD is 23 and has just bought a coach bag like that.

I had Coach handbags as a teen in America, they were very fashionable in my upper middle class high school in the 2010s. I still see lots of younger girls wearing Coach.

My teens that age love carvela. Look at shoeholics as there is often deals on there

Radley is what my DD's like, slightly cheaper too.

Dd has this one:

www.johnlewis.com/radley-westwell-lane-small-flapover-crossbody-bag/walnut/p111858443

Strange I see this post, I’ve got a Christmas card here for the Mum of Coach’s creative director. I was hoping she’d send my DD a bag 😂

If I was you OP I’d get DD to chose something she really wants and grandma can send you the money if you order it here. They’re so fussy at that age.

I'm in Sweden and my 17 year and her friends all want the Longchamps tote. I had no idea they were back in again. I had to order it from the Longchamp website.

Coach Tabby, Marc Jacobs camera bags and Longchamps le pliage tote bags are all very in these days for younger women and girls, and at the lower end of the designer market. I see many Tabby's and Le Pliage on the commute and in the office. Michael Kors is not really 'in' anymore.

Here they’re all into the Zadig Rock clutches just to throw another one into the mix

Coach is a classic bag, the Brookyln is very in right now. Polene is good, maybe more expensive though. Agree with someone above who said Longchamp.

My dd15 loves her Kate Spade bag (also an extravagant grandparent present!) which is a similar price. The one she has looks very similar to a prada bag - maybe an option?

Radley?! Never ever been a young brand , & definitely not now

20 year old DD favours her own Marc Jacobs snapshot or tote and will steal my YSL LouLou’s if she thinks I won’t notice.

14 yr old DD linked longchamp

At that price point I’d ask for some ideas - it’s very personal.

Agree!

I got a gorgeous Coach Tabby in the colour Dragonfruit recently, and it’s been so complimented by random women, girls working in retail when I’ve been in shops, etc.

I would encourage grandma towards the Tabby bag, it comes with two straps so can be worn cross-body, and small one to wear it in neatly under the arm like the 90’s, it’s available in so many colours - some very high fashion ones like dragonfruit, and some much more serviceable basic colours and finishes.

It’s also a beautifully made bag, for the price point the stitching, edging and hide quality are all outstanding. Better than the price point peers of Vivienne Westwood/Marc Jacob’s and the like.

Coach bag is a great idea, just not the Bandit. Have a look up “Coach tabby” on TikTok or insta, you’ll see how popular it is.

Absolutely this, which I do with my grandchildren

Depends on the social circle. Maybe not if you're the clubbing type. If you're into ballet / instrument playing / more academic pursuits, it's always been quite popular? Certainly was when I was a student.

Thanks, everyone- this is all really helpful. I've emailed my mum suggesting we get input from DD so will see what she thinks of that.

@Commonsense22 when were you a student? I was given one of their first Christmas bags (no idea why the giver chose it, I do collect bags but radley ? Nope I think I was late teend early twenties) there bags are mostly "jazzy"

Influencers aren't wearing them out of authentic personal choice! Influencers have Coach bags because they're gifted in an attempt to raise sales amongst newer, not to mention a younger demographic. Coach has been trying to change its target market for decades, it never works, sadly, as either the price or designs miss the mark.

The style you linked to, much like OP's choice, is not anything a teen/someone in their 20s would wear. I'm in my late 40s and I wouldn't use either. Hell, Coach isn't even on my radar.

Impersonal I know, but a voucher would be better as that way, DD can choose for herself. Alternatively, include DD in the conversation at the outset.

Sezane (Milo or Claud) or or Furla (Primula, Sfera, 1927)

https://www.sezane.com/en/product/milo-classic-bag/natural-heritage

https://int.furla.com/gb/en/bags/crossbody/furla-primula-nero-WB00667BX01769035O6000.html

Well,said @bunnybunnybunnybunny

You need to view it as an investment and understand that high end pieces never go out of style. Even a 400-500 prada/lv bag will always be in vogue / acceptable even when it's not in fashion.