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?

@TheDogIsInCharge oh, I like that Stella bag, I’ve been looking for something like that for ages.

That is a beautiful bag. I also like the noisette colour.

Bargain but only two colours

www.luluguinness.com/products/indigo-leather-small-dylan-handbag

Me too, that is gorgeous, wish I hadn't opened the link!

I want the Lulu Guinness one too! I need to remember to stop opening S&B threads!

Lulu Guinness?

https://www.freepeople.com/uk/shop/west-side-studded-sling/?color=001&countryCode=GB&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIu8uVsNjYhgMVhJpQBh391Q-IEAQYDCABEgK1tfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&inventoryCountry=GB&type=REGULAR&size=One%20Size&quantity=1

Owen Barry?
https://www.owenbarry.com/product/cowhide-crossbody-shoulder-bag-oncilla-gunmetal-grey-iggy-by-owen-barry/

Isabel Marant?

https://intl.isabelmarant.com/en-gb/products/pp0001faa1c02m01bk-naoko-bag-black

Not quite what you are after but this really says glam vampire to me: https://www.gucci.com/uk/en_gb/pr/women/handbags/shoulder-bags-for-women/chain-bags-for-women/dionysus-small-shoulder-bag-p-7950050AAA86207

Or this: https://www.aspinaloflondon.com/products/midi-mayfair-bag-in-beaded-birds-hand-embroidery-on-velvet

This glam vampire would just always use these bags despite them being evening bags because what self respecting vampire is out in the day time any way?

Yes I love the evening bag as day bag vibe.
I love the aspinal one and the gucci dionysius. Wondering if they are a bit stiff for my almond croissant run.

I like the squishy shape of the selfridges one

I like the Kooples bucket one but I find them a bit uncomfortable crossbody

that is bloody gorgeous. Right up my alley.

I might’ve missed the mark but what about an old Proenza Schouler PS1. They’re a bit out of fashion so bargains to be had on vesitiare etc. like this? I have a plain all black on with black hardware I’ve used practically every day for 10 years.

Photo won’t attach. This one is ££ and in the US but I’m using it for illustrative purposes

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284914320574?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=5VsDIkIeTX2&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=tM5dp1vgTOm&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

I like that as I used to like the mulberry Alexa in oxblood but I think I'm after more of a vintagey velvety sequinny type

A few months ago I saw an Instagram ad for the most perfect slight velvety slightly tapestry but not bag and I have searched high and low and have never seen it again. V sad 😢

Try searching embroidered instead of tapestry.

There's a lot of Spanish velvety bags with embroidery that are pretty.

I've succumbed and bought a Lulu Guinness Dylan bag even though I don't need another small bag but it's just so darn cute!

Have you looked at Divlos? They are a Spanish company but do some beautiful bags and ship to the UK. Plenty of slouchy ones but also some very glam.
Might not fit the OPs brief but some other posters may enjoy having a browse

Vampiric example below

divlos.com/woman/milan-burgundy-shearling/

Not a crossbody and not slouchy but this 8s amazing https://www.cambridgesatchel.com/products/the-hello-kitty-face-tote-black

Vera Bradley Winter Ornaments Frannie Velvet Crescent Crossbody Bag | Dillard's (dillards.com)

https://www.wolfandbadger.com/uk/darla-stadium-bag-in-distressed-black-metallic-with-gold-star/

Can I just say thanks to all as this thread has given me so much joy this week . I've loved looking at all the links and rereading it and it's helped me live my fantasy life when I've been a bit overwhelmed at work!