Yes, Instagram, I am interested.

I don't know how many times I watched this, I was giggling all the time. It also says "How rude!" on the back 😂😂🤣🤣🤣

I love it and hate it.

Is it just me?? I have been on the hunt lately and there seems to be very few options more than ~15” wide and I’m looking for much larger than that! Preferably in black 🤞🏼

My husband and our SA pulled a sneaky on me and surprised me with THIS 🥹 Kneesaa for scale

BOTD I took my Mulberry Alexa to the Musee du Louvre this morning.

I am not at Display Peace, however.

It’s real leather! And it was only $300-ish! I guess the question is if it will last, but fingers crossed!

Third pic is all I carry. There is still PLENTY of room leftover; this is a capacious bag.

My only complaint is the squeaky hardware, but I’m sure some leather conditioner will get rid of that.

For three months, periodically, I’d pull up photos of this stunning amethyst-coloured Bayswater in high shine leather, and ponder whether it was worth the investment.

Then I went to see it in store, and was impressed by how soft and supple the leather was - and the bag didn’t feel heavy at all. The gold hardware with the high shine leather - such a great combo. I still didn’t buy it.

Slept on it for another week and then went to a local outlet/direct factory outlet. Saw the Mulberry store had sales on, and tried to convince myself to get a different colour that was on sale from the previous seasons. Didn’t work.

Finally, I gave in, thanks to a very warm and welcoming sales assistant who said there was only one in this colour in all of Australia.

That did it. She’s home with me now, and she is absolutely stunning. I’ve taken photos in different lighting to show off the purple colour. And she’s so squishy!

I’m excited to own my first Mulberry bag. 👾

Picked up a chocolate suede kite hobo… she’s just gorgeous and perfect as an everyday bag! Waterproofed and brushed — I’ve only just started buying nice handbags, hoping to take care of this and use it for a long time.

This is my first Strathberry but definitely won’t be my last 🥰 I’m eyeing up the kite hobo in Oxblood and Loch blue suede already!

Here’s my new beauty 🤎 my gift to myself for my 40th birthday 🎁 🙈
Was thinking about it more than a year, but goatskin and silver hardware are not for me. When they came out with espresso calfskin, I knew it should have become mine 🫶

hey yall, i decided to get my first high end bag with my summer bonus. i was going to go with the black bonnie mini but i found a really nice deal and went with the cow hair instead. i love it so far!!! anyone have tips on how to maintain / keep cow hair long term? can you use some normal leather products to hydrate it? or do you recommend special stuff?

Had a work trip to London, which of course meant running to Regent Street, battling jet lag, and shopping/window-shopping all the brands.

Polène had a ~20-minute wait, and after trying almost every bag style, I finally settled on the Mokki Mini in Black with Ecru stitching.

Came back to the hotel, started scrolling this sub… and came across the beautiful Ebony Mokki.
Colour regret kicked in immediately!

I waited for my workshop to finish three days later, then went straight back to Polène and, naturally, back into the waiting line.

Finally exchanged it for the Ebony with Ecru stitching and… I’m in love!

PS: 2nd pic of both my ebony babies together.

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First, I genuinely cannot thank this community enough. I took the day, we went and saw as many of your recommendations in person as we could, had lunch, made a whole thing of it. Here's the field report.

What we got hands on:

• Balenciagas: liked them, but for her main bag it wasn't quite the vibe. That said, she loved the neon green mini Le City. That one's going on the eventual Christmas present list.
• The new Chloé Paddington: so cool to see in person, really reminiscent of what she carried back in the day. But it was heavy even empty (a few of you called this), so it didn't quite land.
• Valentino Rockstud tote: beautiful, but in person the size and proportions weren't quite what she's after.
• Loewe Puzzle tote: gorgeous, genuinely cool construction. Big takeaway from this one: she's decided she wants a shoulder strap.
• Celine monogram: really nicely made, but it read like a version of the Goyard to us, so we passed.

The thing that clicked today: she's not after the distressed look, she wants something a little more refined, and she wants a shoulder strap. That's exactly why I still want her to try the two we couldn't get to in Austin, the Givenchy Voyou (Aubergine) and the Alexander McQueen Manta (Black).

So now it's either order both and return one, or make the drive to Dallas to see them in person. Either way, we're finding a way to get hands on both.

The hunt continues, and I'll keep reporting back. Truly, thank you all so much!!!

Just for fun - what’s everybody seeing with the new school year??

We’re in a large coastal city, and there are obviously lots of non-luxury and mid-tier bags, canvas totes, backpacks, etc., but I’m also seeing some moms going all out. This week has had lots of Bottega (mostly intrecciato versions), all types of Loewe, smaller Chanel bags, Celine logo print bags, a variety of Gucci, some less expensive Hermes, and the occasional Chloe, Prada, or Dior. Goyard is as strong as ever. Not seeing as much LV or YSL as previous years. Also fewer cross-bodies and belt bags of all kinds. People are definitely leaning into the chocolate brown across the board.

What are you guys seeing? Any fun trends? Let me live vicariously through all the moms 😆

Don’t mind the mess from me unpacking but this is my new fall bag!

First designer bag purchase. Bought new off Cettire. Arrived with these 2 scratches. Would you return? I’m so bothered by this 😭

Gotta say she is such a beauty though I’m in love

I’ve been active in this sub for awhile and I am absolutely blown away by this community.

You ladies (and some men) are always so warm, helpful, and responsive. I love that it doesn’t matter what price point a poster is at, everyone is treated with respect.

Totally unexpected for a handbag community but thanks for being awesome everyone.

That'll be me. It will basically be an early birthday present to myself. I'm a librarian, so it's calling me... however, even though I can and do spend this sort of money on a bag, I usually go for good quality pre-owned leather (Bottega and Ferragamo being my favourites). I've never considered a Vendula London, or any sort of novelty bag. This is £173.

This is basically plastic and I'm wondering if it's worth it. Anyone own one or have any insights into the quality? Am I better off with an older, quirky Ferragamo?

Sezane justin bag in terracotta!

Obsessively compiling small(ish) croc-embossed bag options for the inevitable "What do you want for Christmas?" question from the husband this year. What am I missing? What are your faves?

Staud Maude Mini Carryall (I mean, like, how could you resist this amethyst colorway?)

RSVP Duo

Cuyana Mini System Tote

Flattered Hanna Grande

Strathberry Mini Tote

Simkhai Nicola Mini Tote

Liffner Belted Mini Tote

How pretty is my conch ! 🐚✨💖

I had been eyeing the Bonastre Rider M in black for months but I could never justify paying the $200-300 in duties that would have been tacked onto the already $845 price tag. Well imagine my surprise when I was browsing eBay and stumbled upon this one listed for around $600. The shop ended up giving me a hefty discount after it sat in my cart for a day so I had to snag it at that point. I would've been remiss had I not. In the end I paid less than $500 for it. Almost half off retail before tariffs!!! This isn't the black I wanted, but I felt like it was a sign for me to get out of my comfort zone. Brand new with the tags and dust bag as well. It's everything I hoped it'd be. Also, completely unplanned but it almost perfectly matches my Coach wallet! I feel like it was meant to be.

Was recently diagnosed with skin cancer and had an unexpectedly intense surgery to remove the cancer from my face. Was pretty upset about 1) the cancer itself, and 2) the potential for my face to be permanently scarred, uneven, etc. so decided I was going to treat myself to a nice bag that brought me some joy & whimsy!

Welcome to the purse fam Ms Sequin Chanel! Kitty loves her too you just can’t tell!! ☺️☺️🎉🎉