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Pom Pom bags

26 replies

Mintyt · 18/02/2022 07:41

Has anyone brought one of these, would you recommend? I like the look of them but on the Mayfair there is only 2 reviews and the strap line at the bottom saying "Valarie just purchased" is a gimmick isn't it

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thatsnotabadger · 18/02/2022 07:52

Ooh I've had my eye on these too, hadn't thought to check reviews. Their trustpilot is good though uk.trustpilot.com/review/pompomlondon.com

DedalusBloom · 18/02/2022 07:52

There was a thread on here the other day about them. Consensus was people loved them and found them well made.

Somebodylikeyew · 18/02/2022 07:54

I love them but not spending £90 on a tiny handbag!

nightwakingmoon · 18/02/2022 08:19

When I bought one my name actually did suddenly then appear on that banner, I was a bit taken aback! (I have a reasonably unusual name.)

I have one and like it, but the only thing I would say is that the zips often get just that little bit stuck and aren’t quite as good quality as I’d like. I did buy on an offer though so it was a lot less expensive than £90.

beguilingeyes · 18/02/2022 13:35

I bought one to take to gigs. It's the perfect size for a night out. I really like it. I got a red one and I like the cloth straps.

ArabeI · 18/02/2022 13:55

I have a bag vaguely similar, plain red leather, though it's Cath Kidston.

I think they're nice, though the fabric straps are possibly a little wide? The blue colour is nice.

Rina66 · 18/02/2022 14:07

I've got a few of these, not leather versions from Pompom London though. Mine are 'vegan leather', faux leather as I used to call it, bag was £18, comes with a same colour strap, and then you can buy woven straps for £12. It's a cheap way to have colourful bags.

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WineGetsMeThroughIt · 18/02/2022 14:37

What a coincidence. I had a sponsored ad from them delivered to me today. I like their bags and do think they're nice BUT - they are not unique to their online store. In fact, they are relatively common (although I can't think of any of the online stores that I've seen recently that carry them right now). The bags are good quality, but are more expensive from Pom Pom London. BUT - their bags come with 2 fabric straps included in that price so I do think it is a good deal, provided that you want those straps and extras.

I purchased a few of these bags and straps last year from an independent online boutique called Stripygiraffe (https://www.instagram.com/p/CDlUTIPFdtJ/) but she is no longer operating her online store. I also purchased one of the bags from an independent boutique on my high street. The Pom Pom bags are lovely, but are available in other independent stores cheaper. Pom Pom is selling the straps for £18.95 each, and I know I bought two of the exact same ones they're selling from Stripy Giraffe for £12.95 each.

I would suspect that the bags are all manufactured in the same place, but each independent boutique owner has the ability to customise them slightly with their own logo, name, etc. All the bags I've come across and purchased are made in Italy out of high quality leather. I have also seen very slight variations on these bags each season. Some have a side zip, some do not. But in the end they are all so so similar.

This bag below for example looks identical to the Pom Pom bag (Pom Pom does have a nice lining in their bag with their brand name in it, and I can't say what the other bag is like inside as I've not seen it in person, but i know they were about half the price.

Saying all that, I was thinking about getting one from Pom Pom, in a different design to the one I got from Stripy, but in the same colour. I wouldn't need or necessarily want both straps though. I'd prefer just to purchase the bag on its own for less.

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AAAAAGHH · 18/02/2022 15:10

I clicked on this thread expecting to see a bag made from actual woolly Pom poms and now my credit card has another £84 on it!

Mintyt · 19/02/2022 06:51

Thank you everyone, I'm still undecided ! But good to hear that they are good quality, I use a big bag so unsure about going to a small one, probably will order one and then return it !!

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Mintyt · 19/02/2022 06:52

@Rina66 where did you get your bag from please

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ChocolateChocolateEverywhere · 19/02/2022 09:12

I have one and I love it. When I got it I hadn't seen how many other brands are doing the same thing much more cheaply and I might not have bought this one if I had known. On balance, I'm glad I didn't know because it makes me happy to use it.

Rina66 · 19/02/2022 09:24

Mine's from a local boutique @Mintyt - I think I'm going to get the orange next to wear with all my khaki.

manamou.co.uk/collections/accessories/products/cross-body-bag-with-changeable-straps-orange

InTheNameOfAllThatIsHonest · 19/02/2022 09:24

I can't leave the house without my massive wallet, my little pouch with 'emergency' stuff, tissues, phone, keys, hair clip, and a ton of other stuff. My wallet alone wouldn't fit in this bag. Although I do really like it. What do you guys carry around in your handbags to be able to fit it in such small bags?

Rina66 · 19/02/2022 09:45

I can fit my big purse, tissues, hair tie, phone, small hand san, lipstick and keys in it. If I'm working I do have a neverfull with spare shoes, brush, makeup bag, note book, book, wrap etc etc 😂 I just use the cross body bags for shopping, coffee, walking, nights out sort of thing.

WineGetsMeThroughIt · 19/02/2022 12:13

@InTheNameOfAllThatIsHonest

I can't leave the house without my massive wallet, my little pouch with 'emergency' stuff, tissues, phone, keys, hair clip, and a ton of other stuff. My wallet alone wouldn't fit in this bag. Although I do really like it. What do you guys carry around in your handbags to be able to fit it in such small bags?

I used to carry a massive LV Neverful bag around with me daily. Never thought I could switch to a small bag like these, but I love it now. They actually fit loads in.

I have a collapsable hair brush, my phone, card holder with all my cards, keys, powder compact, a pen, about 8 different lipsticks and glosses, a hand cream, a snack bar, some gum, pack of tissues, hair ties, tampons, hand gel, face mask. There are more little bits in there, but that's the bulk of it and I find I don't really need anything else.

I ended up filling my big bag with random crap I didn't actually need. I still do like a big bag though to take to the office because I can put my notebook and laptop in it, but I definitely don't need a bigger bag for daily use anymore.

beguilingeyes · 19/02/2022 12:58

I only use mine for nights out, phone cards,keys, Oyster card, hairbrush and lip balm is about it.

DedalusBloom · 20/02/2022 09:16

Oliver Bonas do a version of this around the £45 mark. They also sell the straps at £12.50 each.

Agreed that the bags/straps are all the same and so you may as well shop around and get the best value.

Mintyt · 26/02/2022 08:09

Quick update, I have ordered and left the order in my basket, then Harry the founder emailed me and offered an extra 15% off - bit of a con as using it put the cost up so I emailed back and he sent a link to have the 20 and the 15% off, so got the bag and straps for £71.00 pounds. If it's too small I can return it.

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Silverstreaks · 26/02/2022 09:08

The Style Attic sell Camera bags v similar to the Pom Pom bags. Straps too. And so much cheaper.
thestyleattic.co.uk/

SuperDuperJezebel · 26/02/2022 09:28

I bought one over Xmas and it got lost in the post, customer services were really good (and responsive, like 9pm on a Saturday evening just after xmas). I love the bag and the straps I chose so I would highly recommend!

Mintyt · 26/02/2022 20:27

@SuperDuperJezebel thanks good to hear which one did you go for

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SuperDuperJezebel · 26/02/2022 20:33

[quote Mintyt]@SuperDuperJezebel thanks good to hear which one did you go for
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I got this one in steel blue pompomlondon.com/products/pom-pom-london-city-bag-denim?_pos=8&_sid=9c2bf7190&_ss=r
Plus straps in rainbow glitter and navy camouflage.

Mintyt · 27/02/2022 10:16

@SuperDuperJezebel oh lovely colour, I have ordered the Mayfair in Khaki

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Mintyt · 07/03/2022 19:28

Received the bag it's lovely, very good quality. Very happy

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