I want a really nice yet quirky crossbody bag

[crochetmonkey74]

I need a crossbody bag - not too stiff.
I want something with personality but luxury. My style inspos are Liam Gallagher/ Claudia Winkleman with an edge of Goth.
I loved the Vampires Wife style huge leather bags with ruffles in a different colour. I have pillows that are velvet leopard print with neon piping round. (just trying to get you to see my aesthetic)
As I get older, I want to embrace this kind of OTT goth maximalism but it does veer close to novelty and too much quirk if you are not careful (if you know what I mean)
I want cool rich goth vibes (like Daphne Guiness)

Where can I look? Not TKMaxx as it's needle in a haystack. I have a battered old fjallraven currently that I had embroidered/ has patches and badges on but I want a touch more luxury. Can anyone help/ point me in the right direction?

https://soruka.com/
They have some lovely quirky bags. I've had one for 2 years and it looks as good as new!

It's so nice isn't it?

I might get it, even though it wouldn't go with my middle aged fatness and dog walking fleeces.. 🤣

Either of these?

I quite like the first one!

https://www.emp.co.uk/p/big-kitty/341355.html

https://www.emp.co.uk/p/annabelle/515489.html

Try vinted for a tapestry bag?

https://www.vinted.co.uk/items/4528000036-aston-vintage-floral-tapestry-large-vanity-case?referrer=catalog

Or there seem to be some nice dark floral designs on Dr marten satchels:

https://www.vinted.co.uk/items/4553131255-dr-martens-rare-mystic-flora-satchel?referrer=catalog

JoeyD? Designer based in Edinburgh, not especially luxury but definitely quirky, has quite a Vivienne Westwood punky vibe

Have a look at Desigual

I have a slight variation of this one - I've added an extra bag charm (or whatever you call them) to mine to brighten it up a bit (a neon orange lightening bolt)

www.desigual.com/en_GB/24SAXP39.html

I'm also middle aged and fat, but no dog walking fleeces. I reckon we'd still look awesome!

@crochetmonkey74 Funnily enough the last bag I bought is the one @MissAtomicBomb1 shared (in black) which I really like from a practical perspective but I’m still looking for something that’s a bit more of a statement but without being novelty.

Nineties teenage me always had key chains/badges etc adorning my bags, I reckon it could work with the right trinkets (probably not a light-up pikachu…)

Vendula sell lots of really quirky bags including this vampire cat one

https://www.vendulalondon.com/uk/cat-dracula-s-haunted-house-bella-bag

So many good links to browse here. I think slouchy is definitely my vibe. Think plonking it on a shop counter, unzipping and rooting around, able to shove a book in. I'm thinking slouchy velvet possibly with a top handle too. I am a bit of a pack rat so ability to stuff my handbag in a large tote or backpack also desirable

Ooh that is lush and the i scream truck one too🖤

As a previous pp suggested, Zaria & Voltaire. I’ve had two bags from them both great. From a brief glance at the website, these look nice:

https://zadig-et-voltaire.com/eu/uk/p/LWBA02579001/mini-bag-women-sunny-mood-bag-black-lwba02579?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwjqWzBhAqEiwAQmtgT49Fyejvw55RjTgg5o3ABad3ebWRoJMrrC1Y2TPzqAir7enarkgRmBoCdt4QAvD_BwE

https://zadig-et-voltaire.com/eu/uk/p/LWBA02527001/mini-bag-women-sunny-mood-studs-bag-black-lwba02527

https://zadig-et-voltaire.com/eu/uk/p/WHAP2027F_NOIR/bag-women-xs-sunny-studs-bag-black-whap2027f?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwjqWzBhAqEiwAQmtgT78mMIUsyXTWFZ5bbOA0lI_vKrciZ0yzj53dVphBQbvWxjlGoDhgERoC3v0QAvD_BwE

Disturbia have some good ones

Or one hundred stars

Zadig & Voltaire...

I have a black patchwork one (all different textures) and it's perfect.

How about something like this from Etsy?

Whyyy did I look at the Marley 😳 it's perfect, the tan is more like mustard, I love this, I want it, it's beautiful I like both tan and azzurra.

Collard Manson might have something?

Something like this? Miss Haversham’s funeral bag

I know you said no satchels but how about this?

This one with ruffles

I'd have a look at wolfandbadger.com for this kind of quirky but lux vibe. Just be prepared to fall in love with something way out of your price range!

Etro bags can be quite flamboyant. Expensive but maybe worthwhile checking vintage. Exquisite quality

https://www.etro.com/gb-en/women/bags/?utmcampaign=STOO%5BPMCALLLUK%5DPerformanceMaxxUnisex&utmsource=google&utmmmedium=cpc&utmid=STOO%5BPMCALLLUK%5DPerformanceMaxxUnisex&utmterm=STOO%5BPMCALLLUK%5DPerformanceMaxxUnisex&gadsource=1&gbraid=0AAAAADrQaada-B-Iky3mlh-BDGSQT4DaS&gclid=CjwKCAjwjqWzBhAqEiwAQmtgT6EZ619Fg95pcoU0IXJMCOoADOoJrljHdH9vPayCU5pCrr8pdqihhoCiIQAvDD_BwE

I have the Azzura - it is a really lovely colour. I find I can ram enough in there for me: some lipstick, balm, more balm and gloss, a kindle, my huge phone, my sunglasses, keys, car keys, hand cream, airpods, pen, folded bag for shopping, tissues etc.

It isn't "London safe" for me though - I'm not over confident with the drawstring top in very busy places. It does close nice and tight and there is also a magnetic catch. Lovely leather, came with a free matching purse (you can pick the style although many were out of stock). I'm happy with it and it's now my holiday and short trip bag.

Wait for a sale when you get a really decent amount off.

I agree, it's gorgeous. Just bought the azzurra!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186391174075?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=d1lbz77WQfy&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Great thread, I’ve loved looking at all these gorgeous bags 😍this is my contribution, I’ve got this in pink and I love it

https://www.drmartens.com/uk/en_gb/heart-shaped-distressed-look-leather-bag-black/p/AD015446