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Which bag?

27 replies

AmazonPrim · 26/12/2022 11:16

I'd like a cream bag, prepared to spend up to £350ish. I like all of the below, but not sure if the styles are really that "in" any more. I've got a fair number similar to the Kate Spade style in different colours already, so it's kind of like my safe fall back style. I don't mind a different style, but don't want it to be so trendy that it dates itself within one season. Is the Marc Jacobs Snapshot really overdone now?

Would love an opinions on these. I'm looking for something I can use on a daily basis. I do switch around my handbags quite a lot, but use my camera style bag (similar to the Marc Jacob's, but with pockets) the most.

Do you have any other recommendations?

www.katespade.co.uk/en-gb/handbags/knott-pebbled-leather-flap-crossbody/K6830.html?dwcolor=MILK-GLASS#q=Knott&page=5&start=73

www.marcjacobs.com/default/the-snapshot/191267757100.html

uk.coach.com/coach-tabby-chain-clutch/CE772.html?dwvar_color=B4%2FHA&index=76#prefn1=colorGroup&prefv1=Beige%7CPink%7CWhite&column=2&viewAll=true&start=77&gid=1&pid=5

ba-sh.com/uk/p/handbag-wallet-on-chain-teddy-blanc-3664784515494.html

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Shitfather · 26/12/2022 11:20

You might get a nice Anya Hindmarch one in the sale. Her craftsmanship is incredible. I have a beautiful Postbox one.

AmazonPrim · 26/12/2022 12:50

Shitfather · 26/12/2022 11:20

You might get a nice Anya Hindmarch one in the sale. Her craftsmanship is incredible. I have a beautiful Postbox one.

I do like her bags, if I can't see myself using it enough to justify the price. I love the braided / woven styles, but feel like they'll date quite quickly.

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Purpleavocado · 26/12/2022 12:52

I have the tabby in red, I don't useit often as it's a bit too small

AmazonPrim · 26/12/2022 18:35

Bumping for the evening crowd. Any other recommendations, or opinions on longevity of the styles?

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Ireolu · 26/12/2022 19:12

Mulberry sale is live today. Have a look may be able to bag yourself a bargain. Best reductions I have seen in years

misssunshine4040 · 26/12/2022 19:29

I still love the snapshot bag.
The Kate spade one looks slightly too small but I absolutely love the coach one

AmazonPrim · 26/12/2022 20:31

Ireolu · 26/12/2022 19:12

Mulberry sale is live today. Have a look may be able to bag yourself a bargain. Best reductions I have seen in years

Oh thanks. I looked last night and it wasn't live yet. There's a few I really like, but they're all closer to £500.

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AmazonPrim · 26/12/2022 20:31

misssunshine4040 · 26/12/2022 19:29

I still love the snapshot bag.
The Kate spade one looks slightly too small but I absolutely love the coach one

Thank you. That's my thoughts too

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Melon9 · 26/12/2022 20:38

Agree, coach one is lovely.

Do I need it 🤔

monsteronahill · 26/12/2022 20:45

The strathberry east west mini in cappuccino is in the sale - strathberry is really good quality imo and I love their bags.

www.strathberry.com/products/east-west-mini-cappuccino

HermioneWeasley · 26/12/2022 20:52

Just in case it matters to you, Coach have failed to condemn or sack their brand ambassador who threatened to beat up women and screamed a homophobic slur in the face of an elderly gay man. I love Coach bags but I won’t spend money with them any more

AmazonPrim · 26/12/2022 21:50

monsteronahill · 26/12/2022 20:45

The strathberry east west mini in cappuccino is in the sale - strathberry is really good quality imo and I love their bags.

www.strathberry.com/products/east-west-mini-cappuccino

I saw this one earlier as well. I've always wanted one of their bags, but feel like it's a similar style to the Mulberry Darley (and a bit to the Kate Spade one tbh) and I don't use them much anymore. I feel like they're a bit too formal now which leads me to think maybe I should go for the snapshot or this Coach one: uk.coach.com/coach-cassie-crossbody-19/88346.html?dwvar_color=B4%2FHA

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AmazonPrim · 26/12/2022 21:55

Oh gosh. I LOVE this one! 😍 I feel like it will date really quickly though, so I won't bother but it is gorge!

www.coggles.com/p/bags/hereu-espiga-leather-mini-bag/13712968/

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Foofedifiknow · 26/12/2022 21:59

I have the similar coach one in cream - love it although it does top over sometimes
I read somewhere that Coach reemployed the traditional leatherwork artisans that Gucci etc had let go when economising so quality is excellent And always a hard nope to the Hindmarch cos of her Tory politics

highfidelity · 26/12/2022 22:02

AmazonPrim · 26/12/2022 12:50

I do like her bags, if I can't see myself using it enough to justify the price. I love the braided / woven styles, but feel like they'll date quite quickly.

AH woven bags (Neeson) are pretty timeless tbh, I've had one for almost twenty years now, it's a classic design. This is the latest incarnation of mine

RosesAndHellebores · 26/12/2022 22:06

I like the Coach one and the last one on your list.

highfidelity · 26/12/2022 22:09

PS. I think the Coach one (with the gold chain) you linked to is much nicer than the MJ Snapshot.

Have you considered any of Demellier's bags, they're around £350 and pretty good value, well designed and good craftmenship.

AmazonPrim · 26/12/2022 22:47

highfidelity · 26/12/2022 22:09

PS. I think the Coach one (with the gold chain) you linked to is much nicer than the MJ Snapshot.

Have you considered any of Demellier's bags, they're around £350 and pretty good value, well designed and good craftmenship.

Oh these are lovely!!

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Norma27 · 26/12/2022 23:56

Same for me too. Coach are aware of what the brand ambassador did and have totally ignored it. Despicable behaviour and I won’t spend another Penny with them.

Norma27 · 26/12/2022 23:57

My comment was replying to @HermioneWeasley

AmazonPrim · 27/12/2022 00:22

Norma27 · 26/12/2022 23:56

Same for me too. Coach are aware of what the brand ambassador did and have totally ignored it. Despicable behaviour and I won’t spend another Penny with them.

Afraid I haven't heard anything about it, nor can I find anything on google. I suppose I'd have to know what it is and how bad it is to change my mind.

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Norma27 · 27/12/2022 05:34

Here is one article

Video of one of threats on twitter

I am not sure if I am linking properly so apologies if not.

josie95xxx · 27/12/2022 09:45

That Marc Jacobs one is totally over done in my opinion, every man and his dog has one, and the strap is awful. I like the Kate spade one and the APC ones

bendmeoverbackwards · 27/12/2022 09:53

Another vote for Strathberry, gorgeous bags.