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I need a new bag - but the style I like is no longer in fashion

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CruCru · 31/03/2023 17:14

My current Coach bag is falling apart and I need a new bag. Unfortunately the sort of bag I like (slouchy hobo-style shoulder bag that isn't too big) doesn't seem to be sold in very many places any more. Ideally it would be leather, have a zipped pocket on the side for my keys and an inside pocket for my phone.

Do any of you have any suggestions for places I can look? In the past Mulberry have been great but it looks as though they've become far more expensive - I can't justify £1k+ for a bag (I'd expect to spend about £300 - which is a lot but its something I use every day).

Thank you!

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thedevilinablackdress · 31/03/2023 17:17

eBay, Vinted, specialist 2nd hand bag retailers ?

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CruCru · 31/03/2023 17:18

Cool, I'll have a look.

So far, this is closest to what I'm looking for.

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Quitelikeacatslife · 31/03/2023 17:28

I like lulu Guinness in this price range , I have a Luella which I love for work , but this might be more what you wanted?

www.luluguinness.com/products/lip-pin-seymour-grainy-leather-black

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CruCru · 31/03/2023 17:30

Aha! Thank you so much - both lovely. I've just been flummoxed by the number of weird, boxy handbags I've found in the shops. And the wicker! Who buys a wicker handbag?!?

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DaisyDando · 31/03/2023 17:32

I think we might be handbag twins.

Crikeyalmightey · 31/03/2023 17:33

I like a soft hobo bag too. I have a nice black leather Paul Costello one I found in TK Maxx, but want same in light tan for spring/summer.

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CruCru · 31/03/2023 17:38

I love the HoneyandToast one in navy. I did find one in M&S but it was in a really light cream and the chance of me wrecking it is high.

Thank you!

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heldinadream · 31/03/2023 17:38

I have this bag from Amazon, of all places. It is good soft leather, has the side pocket - I put keys and Oyster card and stuff like that in there it's perfect. Doesn't have the phone specific compartment but does have a central zipped section and a smaller section on one side inside (although I've had mine years it might be slightly different inside now?).
Also it's not as big as it looks in the pic with the model, I don't know how they did that! I really love it and it comes in lots of colours! And it's not expensive. Worth a punt OP? The brand might do a smaller one.
LiaTalia Womens Genuine Italian Leather Medium Size Shoulder Hobo Bag - Adjustable Long Strap Handbag - EMMY [Deep Grey] : Amazon.co.uk: Fashion

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CruCru · 31/03/2023 17:41

The Amazon one is really nice in Teal.

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NorthernWanker · 31/03/2023 17:42

Free people maybe.

heldinadream · 31/03/2023 17:45

CruCru · 31/03/2023 17:41

The Amazon one is really nice in Teal.

It's honestly been the best bag I've ever had. It just works for me and still looks pretty good and I just checked, I bought it in 2016! 😮

NeedNwJeans · 31/03/2023 17:55

@CruCru if you do buy it, please review it here! I'm tempted...

heldinadream · 31/03/2023 17:57

Here's mine. It's in really good nick for a bag that I've used probably daily for seven years! The strap and lining are a bit worse for wear but the zips (which is what killed my previous bag) are still sweet as a nut.
Sorry it IS bright green - I have a thing for this kind of green!

I need a new bag - but the style I like is no longer in fashion
I need a new bag - but the style I like is no longer in fashion
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CruCru · 31/03/2023 18:13

I like the green bag a lot heldinadream. I do have a bit of a prejudice against black handbags (mainly because when I was young, that was what all the middle aged mums had). But I may need to pull my socks up and get over it.

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MashedUpPotatoes · 31/03/2023 18:16

I have the osprey hendrix bag in amethyst and they’ve just brought out the spring colours.

REALLY want this

https://www.kurtgeiger.com/women/accessories/bags/cross-body/recycled-multi-cross-body-other-nylon-kurt-geiger-london-8471899229

heldinadream · 31/03/2023 18:23

CruCru · 31/03/2023 18:13

I like the green bag a lot heldinadream. I do have a bit of a prejudice against black handbags (mainly because when I was young, that was what all the middle aged mums had). But I may need to pull my socks up and get over it.

Thing is at that price you could have 2. Or 3! 😂

My green is no longer available, it's not the same as the green on the item page.

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CruCru · 31/03/2023 18:55

My husband will get shirty if I fill our house with bags. Much as that would be a fun thing to do

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GreyShepherd · 31/03/2023 19:02

I love Aspinal's Hobo bag, I've got three in different colours, all bought in the sale for ½ or ⅔ of full price.

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Rebel2 · 31/03/2023 19:06

CruCru · 31/03/2023 19:05

I really like that

Plut · 31/03/2023 19:07

Osprey are great quality and have some in that style:

www.ospreylondon.com/women/bags/hobo-shoulder-bags

Plut · 31/03/2023 19:08

Ha! Just read the thread. Needn't have posted! Grin