Celine Phantom?

https://www.celine.com/en-us/celine-shop-women/bags/more-lines/medium-cabas-phantom-in-soft-grained-calfskin-189143TNI.31AN.html

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Anonymous wrote:Actual question, not to be snarky - how are these investment bags bringing you joy under current circumstance? Are you taking them on basic errands to the grocery store and Target and takeout, or are you in a place where more fun options still exist?

OP here - - I have to go to the office b/c I work in a particular field where I can't work from home. While everything sucks these days it's a small thrill to get dressed for work and be in the office. A beautiful handbag makes it feel special too. I use it just for work, not home life.

PP who asked - thanks, that makes sense. I'm glad you've found something special that is bringing you happiness!

Anonymous wrote:Mulberry has some beautiful dark fall-type colors - - how about https://www.mulberry.com/us/shop/women/bags/shoulder-bags/millie-tote-burgundy-matte-croc-silky-calf-suede

Not Mulberry......a despised DCUM brand by many

Anonymous wrote:I've been looking around and wondering - - Prada has a lot of totes but as a brand seems v dated do others agree?

To me, the Prada brand was overdone in the 90s. So many knock-offs; Now even a real one seems cheesy somehow. Like, who buys Prada over other brands?

Mulberry has some beautiful dark fall-type colors - - how about https://www.mulberry.com/us/shop/women/bags/shoulder-bags/millie-tote-burgundy-matte-croc-silky-calf-suede

The Antigona is a gorgeous bag.

Anonymous wrote:Actual question, not to be snarky - how are these investment bags bringing you joy under current circumstance? Are you taking them on basic errands to the grocery store and Target and takeout, or are you in a place where more fun options still exist?

OP here - - I have to go to the office b/c I work in a particular field where I can't work from home. While everything sucks these days it's a small thrill to get dressed for work and be in the office. A beautiful handbag makes it feel special too. I use it just for work, not home life.

I've been looking around and wondering - - Prada has a lot of totes but as a brand seems v dated do others agree?

Actual question, not to be snarky - how are these investment bags bringing you joy under current circumstance? Are you taking them on basic errands to the grocery store and Target and takeout, or are you in a place where more fun options still exist?

That’s not what investment means.

Here you go, Saint Laurent beauty without the YSL logo bling

https://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/saint-laurent-manhattan-medium-belted-leather-shoulder-tote-bag-golden-hardware-prod218260065?childItemId=NMV468R_01

I love my Antigona. Did not expect to like it this much.

Cartier C de Cartier bag. It comes in mustard and deep red.

Here's some ideas:

https://www.bally.com/en_us/women/bags/top-handle-bags/sommet-leather-top-handle-bag-in-burgundy-6236236.html#start=1

https://www.saksfifthavenue.com/givenchy-medium-antigona-soft-leather-tote/product/0400012445209?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306622889&R=3665963435046&P_name=Givenchy&N=306622889&bmUID=nflXpNI

https://www.saksfifthavenue.com/bottega-veneta-large-leather-tote/product/0400012536991?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306622889&R=193854004291&P_name=Bottega+Veneta&N=306622889+399545629&bmUID=nflUXwu

https://www.loewe.com/usa/en/variation?pid=321.12.T30&dwvar_321.12.T30_Shared_color=3638&vgid=321.12.T30-3638

This spring I bought this bag and it has brought me some joy during this bleak time.

https://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/salvatore-ferragamo-gancio-leather-square-tote-bag-prod227660381

I am looking for a nice autumn investment bag, a not-too-trendy leather bag that has decent space. No thank you to logo's , gold chains.... Would love a nice fall color like deep green, oxblood, deep tan.

Price point $2-3K. I like Loewe but not loving their totes.