Is Cath Kidston EVER acceptable?

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Considering a bag for DD's baby swimming (on accounts that some of the prints are kiddish, and the bags seem practical). I just don't know whether it would still look massively naff, even if it would effectively be a "baby bag".

No. Never.

Nope

Why would a bag made from Kath Kidston fabric be naff? It's pretty.

If I couldn't find another practical bag then, yes, I'd tolerate it.

If you like it, it's acceptable.

Acceptable to whom?

If you like it, buy it.

They're a bit twee for me but as a baby/swimming bag it would be fine

Oops, I was thinking of Orla Kiely. Can't stand that stuff.
Some of the CK stuff is all right.

If you like it, get it, enjoy. Tis personal taste, innit. We can't all like the same things. Some of the prints I like, some not so much. It doesn't matter what other people think. Have faith in your personal choices! The Style Police can't touch you for it

I have a green spotty bag which I use for weekends away but not fussed on the floral or 'fussy' patterns

I like some of their prints... but not with a Cath Kidston label on it!

They're not cheap either. There must be other bags that can be used just for swimming....

Babies in the nursery where I work have them. I think there cute. I more practically minded though, so my first thort is will it do the job.

Of course it's acceptable if it suits and is practical. Stuff anyone else.

Cath Kidston is never acceptable? Wow, must have missed that memo.

If you like the bag, buy the bag. Why does it matter what random people on mumsnet think is acceptable or not? There seems to be lots of hatred of Cath Kidston on mumsnet because it's very "twee", but wouldn't the world be a boring place if we all liked the same thing?

i wouldn't personally want one but for the DC maybe? I think they're overpriced though so unless the DC in question specifically loved it I wouldn't bother. As we're talking about a baby- I think it only really matters whether you like it OP, and whether it's worth the money vs just buying something cheaper/bog standard.

Buy it.

Then remember that adults don’t need other adults to approve of their appearance - we’re not teenagers any more!

You can get very similar copies for much less online- go for it :)

Cath Kidston is never acceptable? Wow, must have missed that memo

Me too! What's wrong with Cath Kidston??

If you like it, buy it. That really should be all that matters.

And listen to Frieda, who is clearly very intelligent and ought to run for prime minister.

Thanks everyone for your replies. I appreciate that everyone should wear what they want - my question stemmed from the fact that I think CK is really a brand for children/teenagers. Can I wear it? Of course. But I don't think it would be that stylish. Hence a question in the "style" forum!

Would a teenager be seen dead in Cath Kidston?

I live in Asia, they are massively popular here.
I don’t think they are that bad, but very very overpriced. If you like that style, perhaps Pip Studio is a nice suggestion?
www.pipstudio.com/global/en/wear/accessories/bags