Help needed finding a bag

[whyamidoingthis]

I would really like some help finding a small cross-body bag and I've seen the amazing sourcing skills of many of you on other threads .

I am looking for something small that will hold my phone, bank card and a little cash. Most of what I've seen has been too big. I have seen some with wriststraps that are the right size but I want cross-body. I also prefer taller rather than wider but would consider a wider one if it was very nice.

So 7-8 inches high, 4-6 inches wide, 0.5-1 inch deep, strap rather than a chain, preferably leather. Black or tan. Budget is up to about £175.

Thanks in advance

With your budget I think I’d be keeping an eye out for the Black Friday sales and you’ll be able to grab something lovely reckon.

Thanks @Goawayquickly. The problem is, I haven't actually managed to find anything that fits my criteria. The nearest I've found are a few coach ones: the pop-up messenger, the Hayden Foldover Crossbody Clutch, or the Double Frame Crossbody, but the colours are wrong in all of them.

The double frame uk.coach.com/coach-double-frame-crossbody-12/68118.html?dwvar_color=B4%2FHA would be perfect in black or tan (and about £100 cheaper!).

I love coach bags, that's really unusual the one you linked. Maybe Kate spade?

I was just coming on to say kate spade I have a gorgeous cross body from her which is just the right size as you mentioned. It’s old now but might be worth looking at her stuff

Great. I'll have a look at Kate Spade.

I think I found it eu.katespade.com/en-ie/handbags/romy-north-south-crossbody/PWRU7518.html?dwcolor=001#start=91. What do you think of it? Do Kate Spade do Black Friday sales?

Thanks so much. Apparently what I am looking for is a North/South phone crossbody. Who knew?

No Black Friday details yet but 10% off first order if you sign up for the newsletter although that’s still over budget. 8% cashback via TB too.

I guess if you can wait it’s worth hanging on for BF

Had you tried all saints? I've had some lovely bags from there (they discount heavily in the sale)

The Kate Spade one is just about in budget with the discount (the prices on the link are € so about €200 is my limit).

Nothing suitable on All Saints but thanks for the suggestion baffledbeyondbelief. There are some lovely bags though.

I have this in black and it's fab. Fairly new London designer. I have a few Mulberry bags as well and the quality of leather on this one is comparable. Would definitely recommend.

www.aurora-london.com/new-the-gigi-bag

Gorgeous bag @chocolatesaltyballs22 but a bit bigger than I want. However, the willow is certainly a candidate.

www.aurora-london.com/shop/the-willow-bag

Well I can definitely recommend the quality of the brand.

That's good to know as it's one I'm not familiar with.

I can vouch for the Aurora bags - I've got the Gigi as well in red.

If that's no good then what about this?

www.myexquisiteshop.com/collections/womens-bags/products/eliza-italian-leather-crossbody-shoulder-handbag-with-tassel?variant=29577964519539

I haven't used My Exquisite, but it was recommended on a recent thread on MN and they have got some lovely designs with good pricing.

@MinesaPinot - Thank you. That is a lovely bag but a bit deeper than I want. I want to be able to wear it under my coat so shallow is better.

This one, from the same site, looks good though www.myexquisiteshop.com/collections/crossbody-bags/products/slanted-leather-bag-ps03?variant=1185665384469

The Kate Spade in Cherry Wood is lovely. What a gorgeous colour!

The Kate Spade in Cherry Wood is lovely. What a gorgeous colour!

I tempted by that colour but the black is more practical and goes with much more.

Or there's this www.radley.co.uk/pockets-small-compartment-cross-body-bag-ss19-dfa6bb/

@MinesaPinot - that's nice too. Maybe I need more than one bag......

Everyone needs more than one bag @whyamidoingthis

@chocolatesaltyballs22 - I might have one or two already....

That Radley bag is nice and I’m not usually too keen on the brand.

Have you considered Heio? You probably haven't heard of the brand as they're quite niche although they were stocked by Liberty a few years ago. The bags are all handmade in Spain, beautiful quality leather and very stylish. I have a couple of them and always get lots of compliments.

The designer behind the brand is reluctantly closing down her business due to family commitments so she's having a final sale online with 65% off (plus free shipping). That puts her crossbody bags within your price range. So rather than EUR 415, you only pay EUR 145.

Black is sold out but she has 'natural' left:

heio.online/collections/cross-body-bags/products/the-cube-turqueta-small-cross-body

Or not the colours you wanted but the green and blue versions are both stunning (I have both colours in a bigger size).

heio.online/collections/cross-body-bags/products/the-cube-mitjana-small-cross-body

heio.online/collections/cross-body-bags/products/the-cube-macarella-small-cross-body

@HundredMilesAnHour - that cube bag is fab. I am very tempted by the blue. The natural and me being a klutz would not be a good combination.

@whyamidoingthis so glad you like it. And I love the way you can change the look from the cube to more of a tote. It's really clever.

Her bags are fabulous! I know she's really upset to be closing her business and I've happily paid full price for her bags in the past. And they're definitely a bargain at 65% off. I want to literally buy everything!