Looking for fall "investment bag" tote/shoulder bag

[Anonymous]

It’s under budget, but I love the Liberty of London Marlborough totes. The patterns are great without screaming logos at you.



https://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/liberty-london-marlborough-iphis-print-tote-bag-prod190110265?childItemId=NMV31N6_6C

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here - really appreciate all the suggestions and links to brands I haven't heard of before. I really love the Bally, the Givenchy Antigona and of course the Bottega Veneta - to die for! Bottega has so many beautiful colors. But even though I could swing it, the Bottega prices are nuts and I'm not sure I could do that. I do need a handle drop long enough to sling over my shoulder comfortably - especially for fall/winter when I'll be wearing coats and bulkier clothing. I love the handle drop of my Ferragamo for that reason. (And yes I have the ivory and love it!) I hate the look of carrying a fancy bag in the crook of your elbow.

For that reason I think the Bally and Antigona might not work sadly. The Bottega is tempting but I also like the Tod's that a PP posted. It's nice that it has a zipper. Another thing I love about my Ferragamo is that it has a closure - not a full zipper but a latch. Not sure where around here I could see the Tod's? I might go to Saks soon to browse their selection.

And while I absolutely don't care what anyone thinks, just to reiterate, I do actually go to the office now although during March/April it was different. I can't work from home at all. I've worked really hard in my career for 20 yrs, paid off over $200k in student loans and been promoted to the top of my career track. So I enjoy a few indulgences here and there, and they are nice to have and use.

PP that posted the Bally here. I hope that you find the perfect bag OP. Here's some more Bottegas to entice you:

https://www.bottegaveneta.com/us/shoulder-bag_cod45494375bo.html

https://www.harrods.com/en-us/shopping/grained-leather-arco-48-bag-15292735?utm_source=google_us&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=women&utm_content=bottega_veneta_15292735-7983&__cf_chl_captcha_tk__=1adf21ddb8d43606a03333c6c014aaca6ee8db67-1597622169-0-AQMURpcH7D1LR8uTmQimfT6SSMnrS4CD_a-2oTuUFx682fj_7iwppI_J7HEq0UVL5zy39YBGnWy5iPDoHX5d1qVTKhGqFVZjR28prAM_zgWamXeME9-g5dtQVdfDVQWSXRGoVDYzs-tpWsiGtpn-rMt9wPGdlbkbxKUQvhk6zhv7iMrLkRPNkMIZmVImzRbF6scL94p-5nCaDcFHi4Y_AqKws_o5SD37o64RvpjXZ3uDbq4KboipLFNYHU9DTaR9fom78q3YQ5lCErIsnALBAh20s8kiKvZiuA9FB1K3z1QNXpHg1KI4RSSHMcf52xiMwLHvoxutjr_CvY-_KkV689o4_PPRWM-i9X3-TtVOCsmYF-D8DtYr55Rz8WMaAzWqwEipLoUqpfXe-Mx0sGGNbgZwfwz1NwNmFDqmfVpGm3lnD_6Vs7M0wZh4Y1YmvAazTjjNpd827tteVMivEC0h7HhcXO0M2QbxWDu6YxGvjnxsCBmgj5igCQy3yK7xcgIsiFXTB8wQ44cPIk76WX3KjZOLmuOHsKvBUBUR6sTg-78aV_2b0l0nelGGIFUEdnAedpy0N3IzS9AeSgKesVTTt_GAadqOTkm9tOl93clPjMsaB8yHcD3z7mfNju4pEEOlxoYPJe6kdZnqj62POulH3_qaRIhdfoq2N55eDlspfhXxQQfSYRdDWKL7g2dSlXKW4AKDfw_IKrMBgUt0Hf9kNdIX17K3jxItqbWOOGO2DVY9hcgJJS81Ws_vcYp1fIB20g

https://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/bottega-veneta-arco-48-palmellato-leather-top-handle-bag-prod221120070

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here - really appreciate all the suggestions and links to brands I haven't heard of before. I really love the Bally, the Givenchy Antigona and of course the Bottega Veneta - to die for! Bottega has so many beautiful colors. But even though I could swing it, the Bottega prices are nuts and I'm not sure I could do that. I do need a handle drop long enough to sling over my shoulder comfortably - especially for fall/winter when I'll be wearing coats and bulkier clothing. I love the handle drop of my Ferragamo for that reason. (And yes I have the ivory and love it!) I hate the look of carrying a fancy bag in the crook of your elbow.

For that reason I think the Bally and Antigona might not work sadly. The Bottega is tempting but I also like the Tod's that a PP posted. It's nice that it has a zipper. Another thing I love about my Ferragamo is that it has a closure - not a full zipper but a latch. Not sure where around here I could see the Tod's? I might go to Saks soon to browse their selection.

And while I absolutely don't care what anyone thinks, just to reiterate, I do actually go to the office now although during March/April it was different. I can't work from home at all. I've worked really hard in my career for 20 yrs, paid off over $200k in student loans and been promoted to the top of my career track. So I enjoy a few indulgences here and there, and they are nice to have and use.

Which Tod's? I'm not seeing the link for some reason. I've been looking for ages for a nice tote with a top zipper.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here - really appreciate all the suggestions and links to brands I haven't heard of before. I really love the Bally, the Givenchy Antigona and of course the Bottega Veneta - to die for! Bottega has so many beautiful colors. But even though I could swing it, the Bottega prices are nuts and I'm not sure I could do that. I do need a handle drop long enough to sling over my shoulder comfortably - especially for fall/winter when I'll be wearing coats and bulkier clothing. I love the handle drop of my Ferragamo for that reason. (And yes I have the ivory and love it!) I hate the look of carrying a fancy bag in the crook of your elbow.

For that reason I think the Bally and Antigona might not work sadly. The Bottega is tempting but I also like the Tod's that a PP posted. It's nice that it has a zipper. Another thing I love about my Ferragamo is that it has a closure - not a full zipper but a latch. Not sure where around here I could see the Tod's? I might go to Saks soon to browse their selection.

And while I absolutely don't care what anyone thinks, just to reiterate, I do actually go to the office now although during March/April it was different. I can't work from home at all. I've worked really hard in my career for 20 yrs, paid off over $200k in student loans and been promoted to the top of my career track. So I enjoy a few indulgences here and there, and they are nice to have and use.

Which Tod's? I'm not seeing the link for some reason. I've been looking for ages for a nice tote with a top zipper.

https://www.tods.com/us-en/Tod's-D-Bag-Medium/p/XBWDBAA0300RIIG807

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the Tod’s link. I had a north-south bag just like that years ago that I loved!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:https://www.strathberry.com/products/the-strathberry-tote-black-1

From Scotland.

+1

[Anonymous]

https://danielsnyc.com/collections/shop-women

Designed in nyc, made it Italy. Zippered tote.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Whatever you choose, may it bring you joy. I can't imagine spending $3K on a tote (mine came free with my PBS membership). But if all it takes to make you happy is a ridiculously expensive bag, at least buy one that will employ people at a living wage.

NP here. Did it make you feel good PP to be so snarky and sanctimonious in such a crazy and judgmental world? Ugh.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:https://www.camillefournet.com/en/32-01-zipped-briefcase-in-tabacco-smooth-calfskin-and-bullcalf-leather

Modern structured French bag.

God, this one is gorgeous.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That’s not what investment means.

+1.