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?

What about something from Elvis and Kresse?

www.elvisandkresse.com/collections/crossbody-bags

Damson madder x

How about something like this ? you could easily get the handles changed to make it cross body.

https://onehundredstars.co.uk/collections/bags-1/products/embroidered-black-velvet-slouch-bag

I think @crochetmonkey74 the bag you covet may not actually exist! 😂 Here are some suggestions...

www.harveynichols.com/stella-mccartney/falabella-three-chain-tote-924144-blac-1000-black-100015/

www.harveynichols.com/balenciaga/neo-cagole-city-leather-top-handle-bag-938201-blac-1000-black-135900/

www.harveynichols.com/balenciaga/le-cagole-medium-leather-top-handle-bag-962231-blac-1000-nero-145450/

www.rebeccaminkoff.com/en-gb/products/darren-shoulder-bag-hh23tdndsh-black

www.rebeccaminkoff.com/en-gb/products/mab-hobo-hu22mmbh74-black

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/196309399158?itmmeta=01J0ES8FM79625XC3E5TNSGDEF&hash=item2db4f3b676:g:Tw8AAOSwNHVl~3D5&var=496138855785

???

Fable although their designs are on the pretty side https://www.fableengland.com/collections/embroidery

Disturbia https://www.disturbia.co.uk/collections/womens-bags/products/penumbra-embroidered-mini-satchel-bag

Desigual https://www.desigual.com/en_GB/24SAXP772000.html

Rebecca Minkoff, is she the one joining new RHONY this season?

Googled that and apparently she is. Random 😂
Her bags are lovely, she gives good slouch!

https://www.vam.ac.uk/shop/fashion/bags-totes/red-silk-ruffle-bag-167422.html

Just come across this small, slow fashion person who makes nice cross body bags to order. https://studiohexen.bigcartel.com/

I think this is very quirky..

https://www.maryfrances.com/products/sway-with-me-shoulder-handbag
You wanted beads...

Somewhat unhelpful as they don’t actually have any crossbody bags, but one of this brand’s dresses came up in a social media Wolf & Badger advert earlier and made me think of this thread.

Definite vampire with an almond croissant vibes https://londonatelierbyproduct.com/

What about a good quality but otherwise not particularly exciting bag, but then customise it with one or two amazing pieces from Butler and Wilson? A couple of leopard brooches, for example, or the tiger or the spider or the owl - or T-Rex!

It would be totally unique to you, and you could change it up whenever you fancied something different.

https://www.butlerandwilson.co.uk/

I like this idea and it's pretty much what I have with my backpack- maybe i get a small velvet bag and a selection of sparkly brooches...

From how you describe your preferred style... I think mine is quite similar but I stay too far on the quirky side and end up giving things away to my kids if they're a bit too whimsy. I haven't read all of the comments so apologies if someone has mentioned Yoshi. I thought of them at first but I noticed someone else mentioned Vendula and you don't like those. I have one of these...

Yoshi Sci-Fi Bookworm Cross Body Bag, Handbag for Women, Black Leather https://amzn.eu/d/6KTlkdE

Worth a suggestion as they also do the leather satchels that you mentioned. I've got a travel pass holder from them that's been used almost daily for 8 years and looks brand new. They're real leather and well made.

I have this! I love it.

A brief update
I saw a woman with the most impeccable fancy vampire style at the weekend .
She had big khaki washed out harem trousers that were very voluminous, then a very close fitting butter soft leather jacket (allsaints type) that was nipped in at the waist.. She had doc martens fishermen sandals on, and dark curly hair. I looked to check out the bag, she had a small velvet and sequin evening bag on a fine gold chain strap crossbody as a day bag.

I'm fascinated by the idea of fancy vampire style. I keep thinking about Armand and his crew in Interview With A Vampire but I don't think that's really what you have in mind 😂

Trying to think of someone else well-known who embodies that same Claudia Winkleman in wintry Scotland vibe, but I guess it's not a look many celebs are looking to rock at this time of the year! (Even though it's literally cold enough for Claudia's cashmere fingerless gloves.)

My celeb inspirations are Daphne Guinness , the Olsen Twins when they design The Row, Claudia, Liam Gallagher, Sharon Osbourne (she does the very classic luxury chanel thing but with a vampire twist)

maybe the right shape but a bit too twee?

@TheDogIsInCharge @Shambles123
I ordered the Stella bag from Wanderers and it arrived today. It’s going straight back though as sadly the quality just isn’t there.

Thank you for the update!

Have a look at Vendula London. I love them!
https://www.vendulalondon.com/uk/handbags/shop-by-shape/crossbody-bags

Laods of that sort of bag on ebay - I put in embroidered crossbody and used and came up with lots of options from understated black embrodery on a rey background to vintage 70s numbers