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Rant about expensive handbag shortscuts…

7 replies

SparklyNewMe · 13/02/2025 21:04

Brand loyal devotee of Furla here, but many mid-luxury brands do this, including Mulberry and Strathberry…

First, black seal piping on the edges - so ugly and disruptive on a light or bright bag…I can only explain this by cost cutting, maybe it cost more to colour match the edges…

Second, embossed or printed gold logo instead proper little gold letter or a logo badge… Again, looks cheap.

First world problems, I know but still really annoying… Off to get a life.

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NOTANUM · 13/02/2025 21:18

Printed logo - agree!

Lack of zipped compartments is my pet hate!

SparklyNewMe · 13/02/2025 21:21

@NOTANUM Yes, that’s another one. I do long drives for work and my bag has flown off front seat on a few occasions, stuff would be everywhere. Same with totes, everything is spilling out.

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MorrisZapp · 13/02/2025 21:21

I just can't get on with stiff leather. Soft and squishy for me please. I'll never be a lady 😊

HopingForTheBest25 · 13/02/2025 22:48

I'll add non lined and with a clasp that just holds the sides vaguely together, rather than being securely closed with no gaps! I can't believe I paid over £700 for a mulberry that's like this. And the strap isn't even comfy. It's very nice to look at abut not practical in any way.

NOTANUM · 14/02/2025 13:41

Non lined for a Mulberry?! That’s bad…

HopingForTheBest25 · 14/02/2025 20:35

It is! It's the mini kite. Lovely to look at in the oxblood colour but totally impractical. Bought when I had more money than sense!

delvar · 14/02/2025 20:36

Never had a problem with Shein bags myself.

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