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I want a uniqlo bag, that's NOT the Uniqlo bag

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Moredarkchocolateplease · 30/09/2023 17:52

Has anyone seen anything at any price point that's just like the Uniqlo bag but better quality - leather/suede etc?

I've looked in so many places and can't find anything.

Ive discounted whistles, jigsaw, Oliver bonas, wolf and badger, all saints, other stories, hush, anthropologie, cos (I love the cos bag but don't like the way the strap buttons, and I want to wear a bag high up and not have loads of excess strap hanging down).

Help! Surely everyone would be copying this bag now it's so popular 😁

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Butchyrestingface · 30/09/2023 20:15

I've got the small half moon bag from Honey and Toast. It comes in several colours and they now do a larger size too.

https://honeyandtoast.co.uk/collections/half-moon-bag

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Moredarkchocolateplease · 30/09/2023 20:15

@rileynexttime thank you, that's a bit too much like the Uniqlo one.

I'm oscillating between the cos and the Betsy and floss bags.

Anyone know if I can get a kindle in the cos bag?

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WildCherryBlossom · 30/09/2023 20:20

OP I have a different bag by Betsy & Floss do I can't specifically comment on this one, however I'm really happy with mine. The leather is lovely, good quality lining, zips etc

Wallywobbles · 30/09/2023 20:22

notlucreziaborgia · 30/09/2023 19:52

https://uk.polene-paris.com/products/numero-dix-monochrome-noir-lisse

Polene. They offer different colour options.

That's beautiful

buckeejit · 30/09/2023 22:10

Butchyrestingface · 30/09/2023 20:15

I've got the small half moon bag from Honey and Toast. It comes in several colours and they now do a larger size too.

https://honeyandtoast.co.uk/collections/half-moon-bag

Ooh that is nice.

I have a few small leather cross body bags that are good-from Jean Louis sherrer? Clarks, coach & massimo dutti

bingohandjob · 30/09/2023 23:19

Moredarkchocolateplease · 30/09/2023 18:13

Thanks @Medlady but also discounted - LOVE the bag but don't want loads of excess strap hanging down.

Otherwise that would be perfect.

That bag doesn't have much excess strap - I actually sent it back because it didn't have enough length on the strap to wear in a few a different ways other than right up on your front/back.

capermum · 01/10/2023 08:32

Let me know how you get on I’m on the same quest… something smart but not too rigid, I tried the cos one on Thursday in town and the straps were a bit excessive and the Arket one is lovely soft leather but they weren’t quite the ticket

the hunt continues

KevinDeBrioche · 01/10/2023 08:32

I have the cos ones in tan I absolutely LOVE it and yes it fits my kindle

Youngmumss · 01/10/2023 08:37

I got one from Sainsbury’s, cost me £12.
its lovely and very bright.

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Moredarkchocolateplease · 01/10/2023 08:43

This is brilliant thanks so much everyone! You'd think SOMEONE would have made an identical bag to the Uniqlo one in leather with decent colours!

I really like the cos one and the zara ones too. Leaving the Betsy and floss one as I like the zip to be towards my chest not my hip when I'm walking in the city.

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Moredarkchocolateplease · 01/10/2023 08:45

@KevinDeBrioche thanks! I don't take much out with me these days!

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KevinDeBrioche · 01/10/2023 09:00

Moredarkchocolateplease · 01/10/2023 08:45

@KevinDeBrioche thanks! I don't take much out with me these days!

It fits my essentials perfectly. I usually have phone, kindle, keys, tissues, lip balm, a spare bobble/ hair grips, sunnies. I have even rolled up my beanie and got that in this week.

It’s been my best AW buy so far, the tan looks great with everything and I love the slouchy, effortless vibe of it.

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Moredarkchocolateplease · 01/10/2023 09:01

@KevinDeBrioche sounds like that's the one I need to go for!

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Houseplantmad · 01/10/2023 09:03

Have a look on Etsy. There are some lovely leather ones.

Stokey · 01/10/2023 09:26

@MrsPelligrinoPetrichor have you got a Pom Pom one? I keep seeing them advertised but not sure about the quality.

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 01/10/2023 09:31

Stokey · 01/10/2023 09:26

@MrsPelligrinoPetrichor have you got a Pom Pom one? I keep seeing them advertised but not sure about the quality.

I have two! Mayfair and the City Plus, I really like them,wear one or the other every day. I dithered for ages but have been really pleased with them.

Dotcheck · 01/10/2023 09:31

Moredarkchocolateplease · 30/09/2023 18:13

Thanks @Medlady but also discounted - LOVE the bag but don't want loads of excess strap hanging down.

Otherwise that would be perfect.

But it’s adjustable?
if you love it but there is excess strap after it has been adjusted, just get it trimmed.

fettuccini · 01/10/2023 09:33

I haven't used another bag since getting my Uniqlo one but I know what you mean. I have this bag on my covet list...

honeyandtoast.co.uk/products/copy-of-half-moon-bag-conker

Rocknrollstar · 01/10/2023 09:34

Sorry to lower the one, but Primark are half the price and have an outside pocket.

Youngmumss · 01/10/2023 09:37

I got this one yesterday. It seems good quantity though not leather.

I want a uniqlo bag, that's NOT the Uniqlo bag
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Moredarkchocolateplease · 01/10/2023 09:40

@Dotcheck i did think of that but it seems a shame to pay for a lovely leather bag and then cut off the excess strap😊

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