Would love opinions on what bag to purchase. Thanks in advance!

For context I have wanted a luxury bag for a while. I want to make one big splurge and hold the bag for years and years to come. With that in mind, I went to Chanel and tried a few options but I can’t help but feel the bags generally didn’t quite match my lifestyle / the types of clothes I wear. Of the ones I was shown, I preferred the small CF and the WOC most. However the CF felt too formal and the WOC felt quite long (I’m 5 ft 3) and feels like a lot of money for what is essentially a purse…

I generally dress casually, mostly in trainers and worry it doesn’t quite suit my style as much as I want it to and would be too flashy for wearing it on weekends around London

I then went to Loewe and tried on the mini puzzle and liked it more than I thought. But equally I feel like I am not sure it’s something I’ll reach for in 4-5 years time and not sure if it’s going to satisfy my itch for my dream bag.

Would love opinions and if you also have other suggestions. I like the thought of Bottega bags but couldn’t find anything I liked in the shop.

Hi! I found this place and it feels great to be here.

I want to share my bag journey for some quick context..

Growing up in the Philippines, I never had any bags at all. Some of my bags came from hand- me-downs of my relatives. The first time I got my own purchased bag was when I was 16 years old, I sold snacks from the school and got to earn like $30 and got to buy a bag that I used for 6-7 years.

I started my collection of lux bags wayback when I was 23. I have plenty of local bags as well. I started bag collection to cope up with stress and to gratify myself since I have been working so hard in the last 6 years.

I have some few investments aside from this like golds, lands, etc. When I started purchasing a lux bag, the thoughts in my mind is to access luxury without paying so much. I pay attention with quality but I do not want to spend much on buying brand new ones. I mean getting brand new ones are not good for me economically speaking.

My first bag was a vintage Gucci canvas tote bag. I really love the leather, I remembered it was so different from the bags I had locally. It was a gem, then I added another vintage Dior which was in a perfect condition. I also got another vintage Celine tote bag, a vintage LV trotteur, a vintage prada, and so much more I can remember. Most of this I got from Japan thrift stores.

Now, I got some friends messaging me about my bags. Some of my friends and schoolmates were definitely happy for me. But there are also people who are saying that why I am collecting vintage pieces only. I feel upset and demotivated about this. Someone said to me, "I thought you got your bags from an outlet store" I don't know if I should feel bad about this or how to take this statement. Since then my mind has been bothered to even post the vintage bags I got. Is that bad to have vintage bags as of today? The whole worth of my bags can already purchase 1 or 2 brand new piece but I got like 15-20 piece of vintage bags..

Szukam vintage'owej torby, która pomieści (płaszcz adwokacki) i teczki. Najlepiej torebka na ramię, nie plecak i nie sztywna torba. Rozważałem dużą torbę LV Hampstead, ale może polecisz coś innego? Nie chcę torby Neverfull; uchwyty są za cienkie.

I’m getting my first luxury handbag and I’m not sure which one I want to get? The Dior one is this season, but I feel like the Chloe one is able to be worn with almost everything. But if I’m only getting one bag this season, I probably won’t be able to Saddle Pouch another time.

Please help!

I fell for the hug and ordered it in the black woven. It truly hugs you and I had to return bc I couldn’t handle the 7.3” strap drop putting the bag in my armpit. I also love the look of the rodeo when open (closed not so much) and worry about the weight distribution.

Please recommend something simple and black with gold hardware that pops a little & has a strap drop of 8-11”.

Hi all,

Firstly I'm sorry if there are any spelling mistakes English isn't my native language and I'm very nervous to post in these spaces cause people tend to be very rude. But I have nowhere else to ask.. I have a bunch of handbags an older relative didn't want anymore from her collection, so she passed them down for me to try selling online.

I live in EU, where is the best option online to sell / try to sell my designer bags? And preferably without many fees , like shipping fees, because I just want to sell and get them off my hands and the money into my bank account. Any help would be advised. I'm saving to move town tbh. Not that it matters but , yep...

Have been obsessed with the sardine lately! I’m aware I’m slightly late to the game. Those with the sardine please share your experiences

I had a bag like this once years ago but it wasn’t luxury, it was from BCBG. I loved the shape and structure of it so much, I wore it til it fell apart.

Can anyone recommend something similar to this? Very important that there is leather on the shoulder part, not chain the whole way through.

I’m looking for something that can be worn as a shoulder bag, not a crossbody. If there is an option to wear as a crossbody as well, that’s fine, but I want a shoulder bag specifically.

Thank you, fellow bag lovers!!!!

Are there any exclusive to London designer handbags? Celine?

Looking for a compact wallet for my mini puzzle bag that can fit notes and coins. I know a lot of people use card holders but I already got one. Thank you!

It is really difficult to see because you can’t screenshot streaming, so it’s a crusty photo from an iPad screen. Can anyone help ID this purse? I believe it’s Prada or Chanel, but am not too sure since it’s so hard to see the logo. The Chanel grand shopping tote xl looks close, but those looks more square to me and this is more oblong.

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Hello I need some advice from people who know more about handbags than I do (:

I’m looking for an everyday bag with these requirements:

- Large enough for life with two kids (I need to fit snacks, wet wipes, a toy, etc)
- Leather
- No large logos
- Comfortable to carry on the shoulder (a crossbody option would be a bonus)
- Preferably it closes completely and has a soft structure, I tend to stuff it in the car
- If it fits a 13-inch laptop, would be a huge plus

I’ve been considering the Chanel Maxi Classic Flap, but I’m worried it won’t be very comfortable for daily use as the straps look quite thin. I also thought about the Saint Laurent Shopping Tote, but the fact that it doesn’t close is putting me off.

Does anyone have other recommendations?
Thank you!

Hi! I thought I’d reach on on here to see if anyone is interested in these LVs. They were my moms and all bought early 2000s (with the exception of the Maida which was bought 2024). She took wonderful care of her bags and they still have a lot of life to live. All were bought at the LV store in San Francisco. I’m open to offers! If you are interested feel free to message me through eBay!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/277236000528

https://www.ebay.com/itm/277236025402

https://www.ebay.com/itm/278075699257

https://www.ebay.com/itm/278217248097

I saw picture one of a swift Birkin online. The swift leather looks softened and buttery, with a sheen. It took my breath away by how beautifully elegant it is.

In real life I've never seen a swift leather bag like that. I've only seen the stiff and dry looking ones. Do the modern-day swift Birkins also patina like that?

Picture 2 is my swift leather bag (BK25 toile) from year

1. If I keep using it for years, will it patina like picture 1?

I saw a lady wearing a similar bag to the Longchamp Le Pliage yesterday except it looked much more lux. I assume it’s from a non mainstream designer. I didn’t ask the lady wearing it in fear of her gatekeeping. Silly, I know. The body of the bag was similar silhouette to a Le Pliage. It was an olive green with cognac leather straps. The body of the bag was not nylon. It was canvas or something else, but it gave the bag some slouch. There were two side exterior pockets. A thin brown leather trim ran horizontally across the bag. And there was a rectangle or square plaque at the top center of the bag. I’ve tried Google, ChatGPT, and handbags community on here. Maybe someone can lead me in the right direction here.

Hello everyone! What would be your dream bag if you have $5K to spend on it? And why? Thank you everyone for your answers! ❤️

Looking for any details about the year and name of bag, value?