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Help finding small cross body bag with multiple compartments

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OchonAgusOchonOh · 30/07/2022 16:52

I got great help here before when looking for a bag so am hoping you can all help me again.

I am looking for a soft leather cross body bag that has a number of compartments. I bought a cheap one recently in TK Maxx and it is the perfect shape, size etc but, as it's not leather, I know it will start to get battered looking quite quickly. I would love to find one similar to this but in leather. I'm not bothered about a label and would probably not spend more than around €200 on it. Other limitation is it needs to ship to Ireland.

I've attached photos of the one I got and put a biro on it so you can get an idea of the size. It's 20cmx15cmx2cm but obviously as it's soft, it is much deeper when full. I can put my phone in the front compartment (zipped), my sunglasses, lipstick etc in the back compartment (not zipped) and a a small wallet and keys in the middle one. There's room for a few more bits in it too.

Thanks in advance.

Help finding small cross body bag with multiple compartments
Help finding small cross body bag with multiple compartments
Help finding small cross body bag with multiple compartments
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Gherkingreen · 30/07/2022 20:42

I'd always to back to Fossil. I've had two cross body leather bags in different styles, one's about 8 years old, cobalt blue, is still lovely despite being worn. Seen me through many days and nights out, holidays, gigs, festivals.

OchonAgusOchonOh · 30/07/2022 20:45

Gherkingreen · 30/07/2022 20:42

I'd always to back to Fossil. I've had two cross body leather bags in different styles, one's about 8 years old, cobalt blue, is still lovely despite being worn. Seen me through many days and nights out, holidays, gigs, festivals.

I'll check them out. Thanks

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Gendercritic · 30/07/2022 20:46

Have a look at Healthy Back Bags. They do what the name suggests. Can be worn cross body or over the shoulder. I have several in different colours and sizes, mostly ripstop nylon and canvas but they do leather ones... at a price! You would have to consider it an investment piece but, IMO, they are so well designed it would be worth it if you want a leather bag. www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/shop/category/leather-bags

OchonAgusOchonOh · 30/07/2022 20:46

Isabelle70 · 30/07/2022 20:31

@OchonAgusOchonOh
These ones, didn't know which colour to go for so I will have a bit of a fashion show and see what goes best with my outfits 😀 but at the price they were I could always keep more than one

Fab. I love the fuscia

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crochetmonkey74 · 30/07/2022 20:50

I think All Saints and Mint Velvet used to do bags this shape

OchonAgusOchonOh · 30/07/2022 20:56

That is definitely a contender. It's pretty much spot on. Thank you.

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Rainallnight · 30/07/2022 21:02

What about this? DP has it and loves it. (DP is a woman rather than a man with good taste in handbags!). It’s very soft and think it’s around the size you want. Same parent company as Cos, so should ship to Ireland.

www.stories.com/en_gbp/bags/shoulderbags/product.chrome-free-leather-crossbody-bag-black.1009499001.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwrZOXBhACEiwA0EoRDx15AFvht6wc1lukjUKdAv3suCI_mwl4jDJfF961HtiE4EAzjgzNGRoCgKMQAvD_BwE

OchonAgusOchonOh · 30/07/2022 21:03

Gendercritic · 30/07/2022 20:46

Have a look at Healthy Back Bags. They do what the name suggests. Can be worn cross body or over the shoulder. I have several in different colours and sizes, mostly ripstop nylon and canvas but they do leather ones... at a price! You would have to consider it an investment piece but, IMO, they are so well designed it would be worth it if you want a leather bag. www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/shop/category/leather-bags

They are great but I'm looking for something a little dressier. Might be tempted with one of the canvas ones for my laptop though. The bag I have isn't great.

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KatharineofAragon · 30/07/2022 21:06

The Mhor 84 Hotel has a shop that sells leather bags in snakeskin which are just what you are looking for. Unfortunately they are £95 and I don’t think they’re worth the money. I have tried to convince myself, but the mark up must be huge. They were bought in Ibiza at a market by the owner. Probably for peanuts. So is you’re going to Ibiza, keep a look out!

KatharineofAragon · 30/07/2022 21:06

mhor84.net/

Oblomov22 · 30/07/2022 21:08

Watching

HollowTalk · 30/07/2022 21:10

What about this one from Whistles? It comes in a lot of different colours but I do really like the green.

www.whistles.com/product/bibi-crossbody-bag-30948.html#cgid=Bags&is=true&sz=60&start=0&isSecondPage=false&pid=bibi-crossbody-bag-30948&pos=6

Pumpkintopf · 30/07/2022 21:14

Op I wasn't aware of how cruel leather is. Thought it was a sort of byproduct of cows slaughtered for meat. I wouldn't buy anything new in leather now.

sentientmedia.org/leather-cruel-not-cool/

OchonAgusOchonOh · 30/07/2022 21:15

Rainallnight · 30/07/2022 21:02

What about this? DP has it and loves it. (DP is a woman rather than a man with good taste in handbags!). It’s very soft and think it’s around the size you want. Same parent company as Cos, so should ship to Ireland.

www.stories.com/en_gbp/bags/shoulderbags/product.chrome-free-leather-crossbody-bag-black.1009499001.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwrZOXBhACEiwA0EoRDx15AFvht6wc1lukjUKdAv3suCI_mwl4jDJfF961HtiE4EAzjgzNGRoCgKMQAvD_BwE

Beautiful. Your dp definitely has good taste. It's a bit bigger than I want though. I have a few bags around that size so want something a bit smaller.

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OchonAgusOchonOh · 30/07/2022 21:17

KatharineofAragon · 30/07/2022 21:06

The Mhor 84 Hotel has a shop that sells leather bags in snakeskin which are just what you are looking for. Unfortunately they are £95 and I don’t think they’re worth the money. I have tried to convince myself, but the mark up must be huge. They were bought in Ibiza at a market by the owner. Probably for peanuts. So is you’re going to Ibiza, keep a look out!

Unfortunately not going anywhere in the next while.

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newbiename · 30/07/2022 21:17

You can buy different straps for the Apatchy bags.

KatharineofAragon · 30/07/2022 21:18

OchonAgusOchonOh · 30/07/2022 21:17

Unfortunately not going anywhere in the next while.

They could send you pics and post it to you if you liked it.

OchonAgusOchonOh · 30/07/2022 21:19

I do like them but I'm looking for a slouchier style.

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OchonAgusOchonOh · 30/07/2022 21:20

KatharineofAragon · 30/07/2022 21:18

They could send you pics and post it to you if you liked it.

I'll check that out. Thanks.

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OchonAgusOchonOh · 30/07/2022 21:21

HollowTalk · 30/07/2022 21:10

What about this one from Whistles? It comes in a lot of different colours but I do really like the green.

www.whistles.com/product/bibi-crossbody-bag-30948.html#cgid=Bags&is=true&sz=60&start=0&isSecondPage=false&pid=bibi-crossbody-bag-30948&pos=6

Lovely but a bit too rigid.

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honeyfox · 30/07/2022 21:22

www.markberg.com

They ship to Ireland. I've bought several bags from here and I love them.

OchonAgusOchonOh · 30/07/2022 21:29

honeyfox · 30/07/2022 21:22

www.markberg.com

They ship to Ireland. I've bought several bags from here and I love them.

A definite contender here - markberg.com/products/minambg-crossbody-bag-trigon-black

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Rainallnight · 30/07/2022 21:29

OchonAgusOchonOh · 30/07/2022 21:15

Beautiful. Your dp definitely has good taste. It's a bit bigger than I want though. I have a few bags around that size so want something a bit smaller.

Ah interesting. It drives me mad because I find it tiny! Good luck with your search. Great user name.

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