Looking for a cross body bag in rust or similar - up to £250 - moving up in the world from my Uniqlo £15 one!!

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I would love some ideas ... I've never bought at this level before and the sales feel a perfect time!!

I'm looking for a stylish step up from my favourite much-used bag of the moment.. ideally in rust which works with so many of my clothes...

I like this sort of style - elegant, a bit different, something you notice because its gently stylish

https://www.aspinaloflondon.com/products/portobello-crossbody-in-smooth-navy

And here's the uniqlo one which I use all the time...

https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/products/E472049-000/00?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18140988923&gbraid=0AAAAADM0H6gJoL0oLk-kWc64OQtbMJtEL&gclid=Cj0KCQiAsNPKBhCqARIsACm01fTrhK0jdM_HshRdmqqletgA7w4UEnNizo-p5SH-FA2s-OrT0wettiQaAp7EEALw_wcB&colorDisplayCode=26&sizeDisplayCode=999

@EleanorMc67 jewel-like is absolutely it! Just what I love... and wow, that green one is gorgeous... I'd be popping that into my wardrobe if I had a bigger budget....

Mmm... a mellow gold bag... now you're giving me ideas... Pulling myself back to focus, but think that's a route I might explore another time...

@PrizedPickledPopcorn that creased me up... why oh why did they do away wiht the chortling emoji... all I could say was thank you!!

I have the mini system tote by cuyana in Rioja - it’s a beautiful rust colour and the leather is stunning. it’s a limited edition colour but they do have some other styles in it too.
Highly recommend them.

I have both Aspinal and Honey & Toast and I have to say that the quality of the Aspinal is very poor in comparison. The clasp fell apart quickly and the leather does not age well. The Honey & Toast on the other hand ages beautifully and the quality if the leather is much better

I love my Pom Pom London bags, got the city plus in several colours.

Such good quality and I get loads of comments about them.

Check out vintage Coach bags. I have a couple of the Bonnie Cashin era ones and the craftsmanship was the best. The leather has great patina and they last a lifetime.

I adore my Doc Marten backpack, which always gets loads of compliments, and was just looking at their cross body bags this morning.

For example https://www.zalando.co.uk/dr-martens-reporter-unisex-across-body-bag-cognac-do254h00k-o11.html?ssku=DO254H00K-O110ONE000&lang=en&otid=default&wmc=SEM440_NB_GO._3909818306_605707574_24315859821.&opc=2211&mpp=google|v1||pla-293946777986||9045969||g|c||107769544221||pla|DO254H00K-O110ONE000|293946777986|1|&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=605707574&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIu8CPyIfukQMVXoBQBh1Z2yKKEAQYAyABEgJMFfD_BwE

Gah! Must. Not. Buy. Any. More. Bags!

Op your thread is a bad influence!!!

A Zatchel? I usually have at least one on the go. Handmade to order, nice leather and last forever, and only £100 or so. The quality of the worksmanship exceeds several of my more expensive bags!

these are beautiful @coldblueinclusion ... and good to hear about the quality. thank you

Someone on a similar thread recommended the Clementine by Horse which I really love and eyeing up!

@loveyouradvicedid you buy a bag? Aspinal have 20% extra off sale price. The Stella crossbody looks lovely