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Still looking for a charcoal grey bag..

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SorrelForbes · 07/02/2014 18:20

It needs to be leather, one strap and have silver or same colour hardware. Preferably hobo style. Help me ladies of S&B, Google has failed.

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SorrelForbes · 07/02/2014 18:20

Sorry, 'women' Blush

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ShyGirlie · 07/02/2014 18:24

still searching too. has to look "rich". all the ones i see look so cheap, even though often v v expensive.

lilaloves · 07/02/2014 18:27

longchamp do a nice charcoal grey leather pliage which has a long strap,quite a few pics on google

lilaloves · 07/02/2014 18:30

its the pliage cuir style

burnishedsilver · 07/02/2014 18:35

I love this one .... Charcoal

I saw it in House of Fraser and it was beautifully soft. I would have bought it if it had been in the sale but I couldn't justify full price as I really don't need anther bag.

WhereIsMyHat · 07/02/2014 18:36

How about this reed krakoff one

burnishedsilver · 07/02/2014 18:38

I dont think that link worked. I'll try again

www.mintvelvet.co.uk/charcoal-leather-&-suede-bag/bags/mint-v/fcp-product/3255

StyleOverSubstance · 07/02/2014 19:14

Marking my place as I am looking for exactly the same thing but with little success.

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SorrelForbes · 07/02/2014 19:26

The Longchamp Pliage Cuir is very nice but I don't want the small handles (tey slip off my shoulder and annoy me!) and it doesn't seem to come in grey.

For some reason none of the links are working for me. I think this is something to do with the settings on my PC though! Must discuss with DH who may have been fiddling...

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SorrelForbes · 07/02/2014 19:28

I like the shape of the Mint Velvet one but I'm not keen on the suede and it looks quite shiny not fussy at all

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SorrelForbes · 07/02/2014 19:42

The Reed Krakoff one is pretty much perfect (apart from the bronze hardware) but a tadge over budget! I'd go up to about £400/500.

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pluCaChange · 07/02/2014 20:08

Have you tried etsy? I once had a bag made up by someone in Thailand, choosing the hardware colour, stitch colour (self-coloured or contrast), leather colour, etc. If you search by shape, you could get someone to do the same shape in the correct leather colour?

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SorrelForbes · 07/02/2014 20:11

That's a good idea, I'm shall browse now. Thanks.

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SorrelForbes · 07/02/2014 20:19

StyleOverSubstance Just found these:

Amelia

Roselle

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AgentProvocateur · 07/02/2014 20:26

I love the Amelia one you linked to.

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SorrelForbes · 07/02/2014 20:26

Me too. I've just emailed them asking if they could make it with a brighter lining (HoC Winter here!)

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TheJumped · 07/02/2014 20:33

That Amelia one is gorgeous! Love the idea of a custom bag, keep us updated Sorrel Smile

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SorrelForbes · 07/02/2014 20:35

I will do. Well under budget too which is rather nice.

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burnishedsilver · 07/02/2014 20:49

The mint velvet one is much nicer in RL than the photo. I wasn't even sure initially if it was the same bag. Worth a look.

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SorrelForbes · 07/02/2014 20:52

burnishedsilver I'll have a look in my local HoF next week. TBH though, I live in place with crap shops and I bet they won't have it.

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burnishedsilver · 07/02/2014 21:11

Clark's have a grey leather bag called triple maker which looks nice on the website. I haven't seen it in RL so it could be like elephant skin, but the reviews are good.

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SorrelForbes · 07/02/2014 21:15

It's got two straps I'm afraid so no good. Looks nice on the web site though.

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SorrelForbes · 09/02/2014 09:01

I got a lovely reply from the seller on Etsy but unfortunately that lining is two seasons old so no longer available. I've ordered the Amelia that's shown on the site so will keep you posted as to quality etc. when it arrives.

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AwkwardSquad · 09/02/2014 09:12

Bit late now, but what about Joseph? There are these one but not hobo style: Joseph bags plus I saw a grey duffle shape with one strap in the Telegraph online.

StyleOverSubstance · 09/02/2014 10:06

Oooh, that Amelia bag is gorgeous, keep us updated on it Sorrel. I have a similar design in brown I bought a couple of years ago and love it.

Would never have thought of looking on Etsy, but a really good idea as it means you can get exactly what you want if someone is making it to order, or get something a little different than what is available on the high street...... and am thinking a little ahead here in terms of items of jewellery etc too.