What do you think of this red bag?

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My aim is to have a classic black bag (got one), a nice nude toned bag (work in progress) and a red bag. That way, according to me, every eventuality andseason is covered. Would you like to give your opinion on linked red bag?? Thanks everyone in advance

I like that one too - all depends on how red you want the red to be?

Towards oxblood is fine, but actually I'm veering towards the kooples croc one.

Can I just throw fuschia into the mix for a statement colour? I have two and somehow they go with loads of stuff. Sorry to muddy the waters

Waters now muddied a nice fuschia shade!!

Ffs I just wrote out a long comment with lots of links and lost it

I thought you were dead set on red! That certainly is a game changer.

What colours do you wear day-to-day though? Because from red to fuschia is quite a leap so I’d make sure it will go with the majority of your wardrobe, otherwise you won’t be able to use it as a Classic everyday bag.

I’ve got this one from Aspinal, it’s a lovely little bag but no top handle and you’d have to go for Bordeaux:

www.aspinaloflondon.com/products/portobello-bag-in-bordeaux-pebble

This is the one I want next, in this lovely green, they do it in Bordeaux and in a purple:

www.aspinaloflondon.com/products/midi-mayfair-bag-in-evergreen-patent-croc

Then I found these at John Lewis (Mulberry, but I do like to buy from JL as they have such a generous returns policy- it means I can think about it for a good long time before I decide to keep or not. The only downside is you don’t get the lovely Mulberry gift bag...):

All in a more orangey red:

www.johnlewis.com/mulberry-micro-seaton-croc-embossed-leather-cross-body-bag/hibiscus-red/p3837704

No top handle:

www.johnlewis.com/mulbery-small-darley-croc-print-satchel-bag/p3849171

A bit of a wildcard? This is classic enough to still look good in years to come:

www.johnlewis.com/mulberry-small-hampstead-classic-grain-leather-handbag/hibiscus-red/p3829580

Ninkaninus thank you SO much for going to the trouble of posting with links after you lost it the first time!
Re. Fuschia, I was just teasing really. Truly sticking to red. Still like the the croc Kooples effort, but I LOVE the Mayfair Aspinal - perhaps we should buy it together and share it
I also like the first 2 Mulberry ones you linked, especially the first. The third one is very nice. TBut that's the sort i would buy if I were ever in that place where you already have all your must haves, and want a little more variety to the bag collection. Not sure I will ever afford to be in that place!

PS day to day I'm fairly neutral, black,white,blue, with some colour blocking. For example, this morning I bought
THIS

On the Mulberry Lily you asked about, it would need to be the small as otherwise it’d be too big for what you want. It’s also a less structured bag. I’ve got one, and I like it, but it’s not as rigid so it will look a little tired after a few years of every day use. The chain strap does get a little annoying, and it’s much harsher on clothing, so I only use it occasionally as a day bag and mostly keep it for evenings.

If I were buying pre-loved I would be inclined to stay away from Vestiare Collective though as I’ve heard some complaints about the customer service (all anecdotal so I’ve not got personal experience). I’d probably look at this site if I were looking for a secondhand bag:

www.npnbags.co.uk

It’s a gorgeous bag isn’t it.

www.npnbags.co.uk/naughtipidginsnestshop/prod_6578342-Chanel-Old-Medium-Chevron-Quilted-Boy-Bag-in-Flame-Red-Lambskin-with-Metallic-Gold-Thread-As-New.html

Sorry getting carried away, I don't have that budget!

Yeah I do that too on that site.

Are you anywhere near Somerset? You could go to the Mulberry factory shop and see if you can pick up a bargain. Or the Bicester outlet? Might be worth a trip!

I know the budget has been creeping up somewhat, but sometimes I think you’re better off saving for a bit longer and just taking that little step up in terms of quality of design and workmanship.

Sadly nowhere near Somerset but that's something to bear in mind if I end up there! I suppose im not that far from the original Bicester Village but I've never been.

I think the problem with Bicester is that you’re not that likely to find the classic blacks/tans/reds etc. I’ve never been though. I keep meaning to!

ROAD TRIP!!

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That Chanel is gorgeous desperately looks for more things to sell on eBay

I got my second fuschia bag from an outlet