I have new bag fatigue

[iamthattree]

The definition of a ridiculous problem!

I need a new day to day, non work bag. Totally casual but something I'll use constantly every weekend.

I have one I love which is a cross body, sort of saddle shape very soft leather one but it's been through 5 years of service, has gone from artfully battered to just dead now with straps coming apart, holes in lining etc. it's done immense service but it's time is nigh.

I want it tan. That will go with all my clothes/coats etc without too much thought. I would like it leather or suede. It has to be big enough to house my purse, phone, glasses and occasionally kindle but not big enough for dh or dds to use me as a pack animal.

I have looked at EVERY BAG. From primark to mulberry. Nothing is right. I would quite like a break from cross body but then all
I find is work bags. I am a very slouchy person so I don't want anything too structured.

Budget wise I'm fairly open. I usually wouldn't be looking at spending too much and I'm still not but I've just got a promotion and a pay rise and a birthday coming up so I could stretch to a couple of hundred for something I love and will use a lot.

If anyone fancies throwing some ideas my way, my entire family would be grateful to shut me up. Not Radley though. I hate Radley bags....

Get one made on Etsy. Lots of leather bag makers on there.

@iamthattree take a look at this thread as well some great suggestions

Half Moon Leather Crossbody Bag
https://www.allsaints.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-allsaints-uk-Site/en_GB/Product-Show?pid=5059786335108

Not sure if you will find what you are looking for but still roundly recommend trying the below links

https://www.secretsales.com/accessories/bags/shop-by/gender/gender_female/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwLXFxt_8gAMVE4dQBh2ZHQUCEAAYASAAEgIqs_D_BwE

https://www.shoeaholics.com/bags-accessories/bags

Try the Clarks shoes website, they do leather bags. I had one once - the leather was good quality.

https://www.clarks.co.uk/Accessories/c/350?q=:relevance:color:brown&sort=relevance

I was reading this and was going to suggest mine… it is Radley though so I won’t. I do love it 😂

You lot are all smarter looking than me I think! And from the sound of it OP has made up her mind anyway - but just a shout out for Vida Vida, who do lovely bags imo and have an ethical and eco policy underpinning their business. They also have amazing customer service (they once offered me a full refund on an item that was going to arrive too late for Christmas and said to keep the item too).

https://www.vidavida.co.uk/collections/womens-handbags?page=1

@DepartureLounge they look lovely, and very reasonable too - will remember them for future reference!

I'm looking at a Radley in JL - are they out of fashion then? Am I missing something

https://www.mlouye.com/collections/bags?fbclid=IwAR0lgZuqScXyCrl104xZdGs71BP4Lz7s3SO-9Tn1nGmdgnCQCHjtP-sjY4Q

The OP said no Radley. I love mine though and wouldn’t say it’s out of fashion.

I'm really pleased you like it!

They also do a brilliant backpack where the straps cross over the opening, meaning that no one can steal your stuff when you wear it. Crucial for a laptop bag worn a lot on public transport.

Can also recommend their belts.

I don't work for them!

Get a backpack... Doughnut Macaroon... comes in some fabulous colours. 😁

Great tan bag thread!