Good leather handbags

[splendidisolation]

I only ever have one handbag which I use til it collapses, and always get the same style: I like cross body, long strap, small leather bags big enough to hold my phone, smokes, wallet and some makeup, you know the type but posting a pic to give an idea.
Normally i always stick with Fiorelli because its good value for money but Im not liking the textured leather of this season's design.

Can anyone recommend a similar handbag brand for me?

Fossil! Try the current thread asking about a crossbody which shows what fits.

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/style_and_beauty/3046966-This-Fossil-bag-yay-or-nay

Have a look at All Saints too.

I've just had a beautiful bag from there and I'm really pleased with it, the leather is just lovely.

I though Fiorelli only make faux leather bags?

Anyway, Fossil have got some nice ones in the sale right now. I was going to point you to the same thread already linked to.

Russell & Bromley

Fossil. Quality really good for every day use.

Wow so many Fossil recs. Will investigate!

I just bought this today from Fossil and it's lovely. It fits small coin purse, phone, charger and cable, earphones, tissues, powder and lip balm, small perfume, keys, hand sanitiser and hand cream.

I love Marc jacobs, if you wait for a sale they are amazing quality.

White Stuff have nice bags too (I don't like their clothes but have a couple of bags).

Radley have so far been amazing quality leather in my experience. They have outlet shops as well it Designer Outlets

in Designer Outlets I meant

Fossil bags are lovely BUT I have had 2 leather shoulder bags of theirs in the last year which showed serious wear from about two weeks in. I had a lovely purse from there but the coin section wore away within a month and on taking it back to complain received shrugs. This was with receipt and everything. It just left a nasty taste, so my vote would be for something with more robust leather like Aspinal, Radley or even DKNY.

Oh gosh that's no good. I've only ever had a wallet from them and it's still going strong. What a shame, I was close to buying a small crossbody from them. Perhaps another Marc Jacobs instead!

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Tula. I go for the same style and love my Tula bag from John Lewis.

I love Fossil too.

Same as you Lady I have also sent back 2 Fossil bags in the last year due to its wear and they have given me a refund no problem. I’ve been a long time Fossil fan so it’s a bit disappointing as their styles are great.

Currently sporting a Kate Spade black pebbled leather bag it is beautiful

Having just bought a Fossil bag, I'm worried to hear reports of them looking bad so quickly. Will hang on to my receipt!

Aspinal of London is another really good brand. They will last a lifetime