Are Michael kors bags a bit tacky?

[RhondaJean]

I've been thinking of getting myself one as I really like the shape of the totes, but I know the watches are beloved of teenage girls and I just wanted to check whether the handbags are viewed as a bit off or not.

Tacky isn't really the word I want but I can't think what it is!

Some can be a bit blingy but there are some lovely ones which aren't too heavily logo'd

I love this

www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Michael+Kors+Hamilton+large+red+ew+tote+xbody+bag/198496929,default,pd.html

What do you think?

I think that's lovely but then I always love a red bag

They are ok. He uses real fur in his haute couture shows, so I wouldn't buy his stuff anyway.

Michael Kors bags have got much better over the last 18 months - like DKNY.
Less gauche and tacky. Much better bags.
I personally don't like the ones with the locks but nice bags

I've got a white one - I call it my euro trash bag. I love it!

That one is really cute.

I have one, I am quite tacky though.

I like it too - its Thr shape and colour I like, I'm not so fussy about the brand if anyone has any other recommendations.

I eat meat, I am in no place to be critical about others using fur I'm afraid.

Sorry Phil it really wasn't the word I was looking for

I got a marc by marc jacobs too hot to handle hobo last year which I've been pleased with. Similar price point.

By MN standards tacky is quite a polite description . I was called a serial killer earlier.

I would imagine that if I have something it is tacky for most middle class mumsnetters.

I like this too mrs cb

www.selfridges.com/en/Bags/Brand-rooms/Brands/MARC-BY-MARC-JACOBS/Whats-The-T-leather-tote_149-3000609-M0002366APPLERED/?previewAttribute=Macintosh+apple+red

I will need to have a think!

I don't think they're tacky. I think they are bags that people have when they want a 'designer bag' but don't want to pay too much and have therefore gone for the least expensive 'designer' option IYSWIM.

Jesus what did you do to be called a serial killer! I was told I was killing the children onc because I wash towels after every use.

Check TK Maxx as they seem to get Michael Kors in a bit. They had a lovely bright blue one a few weeks ago.

I have a modern house.

I think the MK you linked is lovely. Around where I live they are ubiquitous so that puts me off them. I feel in the morning on the Tube that everyone either has a MK or a Longchamp Pilage!

TK Maxx does get them in a lot but I have heard that MK does a range of bags specifically for outlets so I always assume that the TK Maxx ones are from that range so you might not get the one you like.

Wow I sound like a snob - disclaimer - my most recent bag is from TK Maxx!!!

I have a rather nice grey Patrick cox bag I got from tk maxx so I will certainly have a look.

I have a modern house too, I probably shouldn't even be allowed on MN.

I find them naff and too trendy.

I like the "cut" of them; MK uses classic shapes. But they are everywhere. On my way into work I see them over and over again, and it's obvious because of the branding. For that reason I'd never get one.

what's wrong with modern houses???

I don't really see many of them around here at all (deepest darkest west of Scotland)

I'm off to cyberstalk Phil to find the modern house conversation.

I like a lot of Michael Kors bags ( the totes) I have 4!
I don't like the style of the one you linked to though.
A friend got a copy of one of mine in China or Thailand.
DKNY are very similar- I think they must have the same designer or factory or franchise owner.
I have to say they are everywhere(common) !
But is that because they are not too expensive or they are lovely and practical and we all have good taste?