Suggestions for purse brands?

[Anonymous]

I received a Polene bag for Mothers Day and love it. Beautiful quality and appreciate the subtle branding.

[Anonymous]

Opelle Creative (made in Canada)
Lotuff leather (USA)
Mansur Gavreil (Italy)

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:You either care about function or you care about style. If the latter, you either want to impress with a known brand or you want to be different.

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What’s your priority, op?

Anyone who comes to dcum and leads with “NOT Kate Spade” usually cares what others think (bc the reality is KS bags are utilitarian workhorses that hold up for years and are reasonably priced).

So the question is: are you just hoping to find a brand that is up and coming, or are you trying to find something nobody has heard of so it’s truly different?

Honestly, I’ve received the most compliments on bags I bought in other countries or even at TJ Maxx…probably because they are interesting shapes or colors and don’t have a brand name on them.

Uh, no. I don’t care what people think. I want to spend ~$500 on this. I don’t want half that money to go for whatever extra Kate Spade charges for their name. I am certain there are better quality brands.

So you want a no-name brand. Your focus is on quality.

But can you link to something more mainstream to show us what shape/style/size you are looking for?

I just want to hear about brands. I will look at each to see if I like the styles. Thanks though!

[Anonymous]

Vintage coach purse. The kind that is made of thick leather with a brass clasp, pre-2000

[Anonymous]

Mlouye makes beautiful, sculptural bags with impeccable craftsmanship. Also second the recommendation for vintage leather Coach bags from the 80s and 90s.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Vintage coach purse. The kind that is made of thick leather with a brass clasp, pre-2000

I bought a purse in Italy that is exactly like this...I'll try to find the brand.

[Anonymous]

https://www.ralphlauren.com/women-accessories-handbags

RL has nice bags. Classic, well made, and some cute styles this year.

[Anonymous]

Lower end and below your budget but I bought a Pom Pom London purse just for traveling and I have ended up using it day to day, I really like it

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Anonymous wrote:I’ve often wondered who prefers a clutch…and when do they actually use it?

I tend to prefer (ginormous) totes. I think it’s a carryover from so many years of schlepping around a diaper bag (I have a handful of kids, but the diaper days are long gone). I prefer a sturdy, statement handbag that I can carry on my forearm when I’m dressed up and opt for a crossbody when shopping or sightseeing.

For me, it all comes down to function: what do I need to carry in the bag? That dictates size, shape, and strap.

Can you provide a bit more intel on what you plan to carry in it? Or perhaps post something that demonstrates size/functionality even if it’s a basic brand? FTR I still think Kate Spade covers the gambit when it comes to shape/functionality, so perhaps find a link from that brand so we know what you are looking for and then we can suggest alternative brands.

And: color. What are you looking for? I used to stick to black, but I’ve found red and orange to be amazingly neutral colors that pop against my wardrobe. Someone once told me every gal needs bags in black, brown, red, orange, and a bold, unexpected design/color. I think they were on to something in terms of covering all the bases.

Sounds ludicrously capacious

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’ve often wondered who prefers a clutch…and when do they actually use it?

I tend to prefer (ginormous) totes. I think it’s a carryover from so many years of schlepping around a diaper bag (I have a handful of kids, but the diaper days are long gone). I prefer a sturdy, statement handbag that I can carry on my forearm when I’m dressed up and opt for a crossbody when shopping or sightseeing.

For me, it all comes down to function: what do I need to carry in the bag? That dictates size, shape, and strap.

Can you provide a bit more intel on what you plan to carry in it? Or perhaps post something that demonstrates size/functionality even if it’s a basic brand? FTR I still think Kate Spade covers the gambit when it comes to shape/functionality, so perhaps find a link from that brand so we know what you are looking for and then we can suggest alternative brands.

And: color. What are you looking for? I used to stick to black, but I’ve found red and orange to be amazingly neutral colors that pop against my wardrobe. Someone once told me every gal needs bags in black, brown, red, orange, and a bold, unexpected design/color. I think they were on to something in terms of covering all the bases.

I assume women who carry totes everywhere are really disorganized. That’s the case with my friends who are tote people. They have like four years of lost crap in there, and they don’t take the time to clear it out. I always carry a small clutch sized purse with a strap, and just my phone, keys and cards.

Do you have kids? Admittedly I am prefer disorganized generally but my purse (large tote) currently includes wallet, phone, keys, sunscreen, sunglasses, lightweight sweater for me and a water bottle. It often includes an umbrella. If my kids are with me I am typically also carrying at least one more water bottle and at least one kids’ sweater, a stuffed animal, and a snack.

[Anonymous]

*not sure what the “prefer” is doing there. Sorry about the typo