What your designer bag says about you

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Anonymous wrote:Tumi Backpack --- overworked attorney mom of toddlers who doesn't have time to care? I need an upgrade. I have the $$ but not the time or fashion sense to figure out what the upgrade should be... lol

On point. Tumi backpack says I’m busy and I’m tired and I am an adult wearing a backpack because it’s easier in my back than a tote. I need an upgrade but I’ll probably just buy another tumi backpack because I don’t know where to begin looking for a decent handbag.

I've found my people!

I wear a leather backpack because I need stuff (young kids) and both hands free. Crossover types where putting too much strain on my shoulder/neck and Plus they would fly forward knocking into my toddler whenever I bent forward to help in the bathroom. So backpack was the practical solution. But it is a pretty awesome backpack and I get compliments at least weekly from 20something college student baristas to older men.

... so what is the backpack that gets you all these compliments?

Yes, please come back, I want a nice backpack- what do you have?

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Anonymous wrote:Brahmin?

I was going to ask about this! I'm not sure they qualify as "designer" but they are extremely well made. I live on Capitol Hill and see them everywhere-- especially with older woman. I think I'm the youngest to wear them and I'm 50.

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Anonymous wrote:Brahmin?

I was going to ask about this! I'm not sure they qualify as "designer" but they are extremely well made. I live on Capitol Hill and see them everywhere-- especially with older woman. I think I'm the youngest to wear them and I'm 50.

Nope! I'm 42 and have one (just one though - it's a gorgeous bucket bag and as you say the quality is there). I wouldn't want a collection - my other bags are from other designers - but I do like mine

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Anonymous wrote:Longchamp

Do people still wear these? I think sahm who uses it as a diaper bag now because she had one when she was in college in an east coast city 15 years ago.

Serious question—do you go out in public ever? I see Longchamp totes all over the place, from Metro to shoppers on 5th Avenue to playgrounds to Rasika.

+2 the Longchamp totes are absolutely everywhere. I think they’ve moved past “trend item” and into “unobtrusive staple” category. Kind of like Uggs at this point.

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Before covid, it was the basic tote for commuters.

Personally, I prefer my Lo & Sons OG since I often carry two laptops.

Nonetheless, I still have an adorable Longchamp zipper pouch purchased in Paris nearly 30 years ago. I tuck it inside my larger tote when traveling.

Maybe TEN YEARS before Covid. I haven't seen a Le Pliage out in the wild on a fashionable woman in a long time.

Reread your post.

I stand by my statement. It was common to see at least a dozen longchamp totes during my morning commute from the burbs to dc everyday. I don’t think it was necessarily a fashion choice. I just think it was a basic tote for your laptop, lunch and wallet. Everybody has one…probably purchased a long time ago or perhaps even a gift.

I never see them in close in northern virginia. Where do you live?

NP, but I live in North Arlington and love my Longchamp Le Pliage bags! I carry them everywhere, including on my commute, every day. I have 5 of the large totes and 3 mediums. They are lightweight and hold a laptop easily. They are great for travel too. Each of my kids gets to choose one to use as a carry-on when we travel.

My favorite is a navy blue large Le Pliage tote with a cat face -- the "Miaou." I should start carrying it more often. I don't care if people think it is not stylish. I think it is fabulous. Yay for my cat bag!

Also, FWIW (probably not much), I work in public-facing profession and people do often tell me that they consider me "fashionable." I think it is probably right that the Longchamp tote itself is not a "fashion statement," but it is definitely a classic and a wardrobe staple for many.

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Anonymous wrote:Brahmin?

I was going to ask about this! I'm not sure they qualify as "designer" but they are extremely well made. I live on Capitol Hill and see them everywhere-- especially with older woman. I think I'm the youngest to wear them and I'm 50.

I think they fall in the same category as the old school American Dooney bags (not the trendier ones, but the old school two-tone leather ones) and old school American Coach bags (the plain leather ones with the brass turnlock), which is a classic staple that holds up and is well made and can be handed down. You see a lot on wealthy older ladies.

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Anonymous wrote:Tumi Backpack --- overworked attorney mom of toddlers who doesn't have time to care? I need an upgrade. I have the $$ but not the time or fashion sense to figure out what the upgrade should be... lol

On point. Tumi backpack says I’m busy and I’m tired and I am an adult wearing a backpack because it’s easier in my back than a tote. I need an upgrade but I’ll probably just buy another tumi backpack because I don’t know where to begin looking for a decent handbag.

I've found my people!

I wear a leather backpack because I need stuff (young kids) and both hands free. Crossover types where putting too much strain on my shoulder/neck and Plus they would fly forward knocking into my toddler whenever I bent forward to help in the bathroom. So backpack was the practical solution. But it is a pretty awesome backpack and I get compliments at least weekly from 20something college student baristas to older men.

... so what is the backpack that gets you all these compliments?

Yes, please come back, I want a nice backpack- what do you have?

This! It isn't light, but it is very well made and super tough. I use it regularly and I'm sure one of my kids will snag it and take it to college with them 10 yrs from now.

https://www.google.com/search?q=coronado+leather+backpack&client=safari&sxsrf=AOaemvIwszGd7Fvn8S-3adhwDtFFHqL0xA%3A1630431500160&source=hp&ei=DGkuYYKaB4iIhwP1_5DoBA&iflsig=ALs-wAMAAAAAYS53HMuQXtAV4EwIpduIburaN9BMuLyh&oq=cor&gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAEYADIECCMQJzIECCMQJzIECCMQJzIFCAAQkQIyCggAELEDEIMBEEMyBQgAEJECMgQIABBDMgQIABBDMgQIABBDMgQIABBDOg0ILhDHARCvARAnEJMCOgsILhCABBDHARCjAjoRCC4QgAQQsQMQgwEQxwEQ0QM6DgguEIAEELEDEMcBEKMCOgUIABCABDoECC4QQ1C-DljuEWC9ImgAcAB4AIABjQGIAfgCkgEDMC4zmAEAoAEB&sclient=gws-wiz

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Anonymous wrote:Tumi Backpack --- overworked attorney mom of toddlers who doesn't have time to care? I need an upgrade. I have the $$ but not the time or fashion sense to figure out what the upgrade should be... lol

On point. Tumi backpack says I’m busy and I’m tired and I am an adult wearing a backpack because it’s easier in my back than a tote. I need an upgrade but I’ll probably just buy another tumi backpack because I don’t know where to begin looking for a decent handbag.

I've found my people!

I wear a leather backpack because I need stuff (young kids) and both hands free. Crossover types where putting too much strain on my shoulder/neck and Plus they would fly forward knocking into my toddler whenever I bent forward to help in the bathroom. So backpack was the practical solution. But it is a pretty awesome backpack and I get compliments at least weekly from 20something college student baristas to older men.

... so what is the backpack that gets you all these compliments?

Yes, please come back, I want a nice backpack- what do you have?

This! It isn't light, but it is very well made and super tough. I use it regularly and I'm sure one of my kids will snag it and take it to college with them 10 yrs from now.

https://www.google.com/search?q=coronado+leather+backpack&client=safari&sxsrf=AOaemvIwszGd7Fvn8S-3adhwDtFFHqL0xA%3A1630431500160&source=hp&ei=DGkuYYKaB4iIhwP1_5DoBA&iflsig=ALs-wAMAAAAAYS53HMuQXtAV4EwIpduIburaN9BMuLyh&oq=cor&gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAEYADIECCMQJzIECCMQJzIECCMQJzIFCAAQkQIyCggAELEDEIMBEEMyBQgAEJECMgQIABBDMgQIABBDMgQIABBDMgQIABBDOg0ILhDHARCvARAnEJMCOgsILhCABBDHARCjAjoRCC4QgAQQsQMQgwEQxwEQ0QM6DgguEIAEELEDEMcBEKMCOgUIABCABDoECC4QQ1C-DljuEWC9ImgAcAB4AIABjQGIAfgCkgEDMC4zmAEAoAEB&sclient=gws-wiz

Wrong link. Here is the correct one
https://coronadoleather.com/collections/americana/products/top-zip-backpack-740-americana

[Anonymous]

Dang, I literally just ordered a YSL small loulou puffer. Guess I’m a basic bich. Hahah!

Also waiting to hear about Celine?!?

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Anonymous wrote:Brahmin?

I was going to ask about this! I'm not sure they qualify as "designer" but they are extremely well made. I live on Capitol Hill and see them everywhere-- especially with older woman. I think I'm the youngest to wear them and I'm 50.

I think they fall in the same category as the old school American Dooney bags (not the trendier ones, but the old school two-tone leather ones) and old school American Coach bags (the plain leather ones with the brass turnlock), which is a classic staple that holds up and is well made and can be handed down. You see a lot on wealthy older ladies.

They are very distinctive and suit certain wearer types very well, but maybe not something one passes down to her daughter. I am admittedly hard on my purses but I didn't do well with Brahmin. Mine was in exotic texture with right angles (not rounded) and they did not keep the finish very well. Ditto the handles and the strap.

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I'm just glad I stuck with this thread long enough to witness the "don't have time to care" about bags backpack subthread offer up a recommendation for a $700 backpack. What a world.

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I also ended up with a fair amount of Furla.

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Tumi and Timbuk2. Durable, pretty lightweight, washable.

I supposed that says: Mama ain't got money for anything fancier.

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+1

Before covid, it was the basic tote for commuters.

Personally, I prefer my Lo & Sons OG since I often carry two laptops.

Nonetheless, I still have an adorable Longchamp zipper pouch purchased in Paris nearly 30 years ago. I tuck it inside my larger tote when traveling.

Maybe TEN YEARS before Covid. I haven't seen a Le Pliage out in the wild on a fashionable woman in a long time.

Reread your post.

I stand by my statement. It was common to see at least a dozen longchamp totes during my morning commute from the burbs to dc everyday. I don’t think it was necessarily a fashion choice. I just think it was a basic tote for your laptop, lunch and wallet. Everybody has one…probably purchased a long time ago or perhaps even a gift.

I never see them in close in northern virginia. Where do you live?

NP, but I live in North Arlington and love my Longchamp Le Pliage bags! I carry them everywhere, including on my commute, every day. I have 5 of the large totes and 3 mediums. They are lightweight and hold a laptop easily. They are great for travel too. Each of my kids gets to choose one to use as a carry-on when we travel.

My favorite is a navy blue large Le Pliage tote with a cat face -- the "Miaou." I should start carrying it more often. I don't care if people think it is not stylish. I think it is fabulous. Yay for my cat bag!

Also, FWIW (probably not much), I work in public-facing profession and people do often tell me that they consider me "fashionable." I think it is probably right that the Longchamp tote itself is not a "fashion statement," but it is definitely a classic and a wardrobe staple for many.

I like you

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Anonymous wrote:Tumi and Timbuk2. Durable, pretty lightweight, washable.

I supposed that says: Mama ain't got money for anything fancier.

Timbuktu gives me bike messenger vibes

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Anonymous wrote:Tumi Backpack --- overworked attorney mom of toddlers who doesn't have time to care? I need an upgrade. I have the $$ but not the time or fashion sense to figure out what the upgrade should be... lol

On point. Tumi backpack says I’m busy and I’m tired and I am an adult wearing a backpack because it’s easier in my back than a tote. I need an upgrade but I’ll probably just buy another tumi backpack because I don’t know where to begin looking for a decent handbag.

I've found my people!

I wear a leather backpack because I need stuff (young kids) and both hands free. Crossover types where putting too much strain on my shoulder/neck and Plus they would fly forward knocking into my toddler whenever I bent forward to help in the bathroom. So backpack was the practical solution. But it is a pretty awesome backpack and I get compliments at least weekly from 20something college student baristas to older men.

... so what is the backpack that gets you all these compliments?

Yes, please come back, I want a nice backpack- what do you have?

Not PP, but I have a Lo & Sons leather backpack and I always get compliments.