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Post 09/01/2021 17:31     Subject: 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?

Not PP, but I have a Lo & Sons leather backpack and I always get compliments.
Anonymous
Post 09/01/2021 13:55     Subject: Re:What your designer bag says about you
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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Post 08/31/2021 21:52     Subject: Re:What your designer bag says about you
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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.


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Anonymous
Post 08/31/2021 15:40     Subject: Re:What your designer bag says about you
Tumi and Timbuk2. Durable, pretty lightweight, washable.

I supposed that says: Mama ain't got money for anything fancier.
Anonymous
Post 08/31/2021 15:36     Subject: What your designer bag says about you
I also ended up with a fair amount of Furla.
Anonymous
Post 08/31/2021 14:56     Subject: What your designer bag says about you
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.
Anonymous
Post 08/31/2021 14:53     Subject: What your designer bag says about you
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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.
Anonymous
Post 08/31/2021 14:12     Subject: What your designer bag says about you
Dang, I literally just ordered a YSL small loulou puffer. Guess I’m a basic bich. Hahah!

Also waiting to hear about Celine?!?
Anonymous
Post 08/31/2021 13:41     Subject: 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?


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
Post 08/31/2021 13:40     Subject: 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?


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
Anonymous
Post 08/31/2021 13:35     Subject: What your designer bag says about you
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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.
Anonymous
Post 08/31/2021 13:28     Subject: Re:What your designer bag says about you
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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.


+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.
Anonymous
Post 08/30/2021 21:15     Subject: What your designer bag says about you
Anonymous wrote:
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
Anonymous
Post 08/30/2021 12:38     Subject: What your designer bag says about you
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.
Anonymous
Post 08/30/2021 10:25     Subject: 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?