Strathberry handbag advice

[CandidHedgehog]

I’m dithering between 2 handbags in the sale

https://www.strathberry.com/products/east-west-monogram-jacquard-leather-light-navy

https://www.strathberry.com/products/east-west-navy

I’m not really into logos but the pattern doesn’t look obviously ‘logoish’ if you see what I mean.

What does anyone think?

2cnd one is much nicer in my opinion. Looks more expensive. The first one dosent even go with what the model is wearing so would be harder to style. Ive heard good things about this brand of bag. Looks way more expensive than the prics tag

That first one is hideous😆

the second one is MUCH nicer

i have a few strathberry bags, they’re classy and wear well

Not the monogrammed one. It's awful. The second one is much more classy.

It looks like it’s definitely the solid colour one, then.

The .solid one will never age

I'm not keen on either of them (don't like chains) but definitely not the first link.

I much prefer the plain navy one.

Do you like chain straps on handbags? I don't much and that's why I don't use my East/West a lot, even though it's a gorgeous bag.

I definitely recommend the brand, the quality is very good.

I like the plain navy too OP.

Love the brand, I have a midi tote in grey and also a Lana Ossete.

The plain one is classy.

Go for the one that sparks joy

Good point. I’ve got an east/west mini that I tend to use more evenings plus a black midi tote that I use day to day.

Maybe another midi tote would be better

https://www.strathberry.com/collections/sale/products/the-strathberry-midi-tote-vanilla-frost-grey-with-grey-stitch

looks interesting.

Not a fan. The white would mark terribly as soon as anything touched it (denim, biro, kid with blueberry on their fingers…)

I also don't like chains.

Love the Lana Osette!

The midi one is much nicer @CandidHedgehog . In one colour though, not two tone.

Another vote for the second one!

I have one in dark green croc effect. It’s a pretty bag but sooo impractical. I know it’s a small bag and you are not meant to load it with laptop and a mini fridge, but honestly nothing fits inside, it’s super awkward to open and close and the leather is very hard.

I love strathberry. But I'm not classy enough to pull off the look. I do love the navy, the dark green and the pastels

I much preferred the second one. But I did agree it looked very small and not very practical although a very attractive bag.

What about something like
https://www.aspinaloflondon.com/products/zip-top-lottie-bag-in-navy-nappa

I came here to find out about strawberry handbags.
Think I need glasses after all.

It’s nice but I’m not keen on the quilted look.

Definitely the second one..
Can you get much in it ?
I had a beautiful Braun Buffel one I bought in Singapore. It cost the earth but all I could get in it was a make up bag and a purse

Same 😂

In answer to the people who as if you can get much in it, no.

For work I generally have a massive rolling laptop bag anyway with my shoes, lunch, laptop etc. in it and when I’m not working, I generally have a cloth shopping bag.

I gave up on minimalism years ago.

Defo the 2nd one.

A Strathberry is my next bag purchase 🤞🤞