Help! The perfect black bag challenge :)

akmiller_98 · Mar 26th, 2007, 11:49 AM

I need help finding the perfect day-to-evening black bag. For me, the balenciaga black city is the perfect bag, but I don't think I'll get for two reasons a) it's just too expensive for me and b) I live in NYC and work in Soho so everywhere I turn I see one (real and fake), so I just don't think it's quite right for me. OK so here's what I'm looking for:
1) Black satchel that's big enough to fit essentials plus a few extras, but not too big for going out at night
2) Less than $700.
3) soft, buttery leather (I'm not into really structured bags)
4) no white stitching
5) Doesn't have to be a popular designer, I'm open to anything.

So far I'm leaning toward the Botkier Medium Bianca or the Sherry Wolf Jessica.
Can you guys give me more suggestions?

Thanks!!!

passerby · Mar 26th, 2007, 12:04 PM

How about this AleyaNY bag?

http://aleyany.bizatomic.net/catalog...24&item_id=133

Or this Laundry by Shelli Segal satchel?

http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/15818495/c/3.html

New designer Krinabag:

http://krinabag.com/catalog/product_...products_id=28

JudieH · Mar 26th, 2007, 12:18 PM

The Sherry Wolf Jessica looks delish!

I recently got the Marc Teri Turnlock by Marc Jacobs in black. I haven't used it yet. However, I'm not sure it would work for evening.

passerby · Mar 26th, 2007, 12:19 PM

Since you live in NY, have you seen bags by Kazuyo Nakano? If so, what's the quality like?

http://www.kazuyonakano.com/

Helen

Theodora TH562

ginaf20697 · Mar 26th, 2007, 12:23 PM

urbanchiconline.com has a black Gryson Ava on sale. Plus I think you can use the code TOUTIE2007 to get more off.

ShimmaPuff · Mar 26th, 2007, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akmiller_98

I need help finding the perfect day-to-evening black bag....Doesn't have to be a popular designer, I'm open to anything...

You might consider getting an inexpensive "black bag pro tem" while you await the appearance of your expensive dream bag.

In the other black bag thread, there is a description of the one I found at the Burlington Coat Factory for $11.98.

It's large enough to carry the necessities, but small enough to use for "regular" evening events, though it is in no way an "evening" bag. It can go proudly out to dinner, but not to the opera, if you know what I mean.

http://forum.purseblog.com/handbags-...ml#post2229156

valtsa · Mar 26th, 2007, 12:53 PM

Here is the Gustto Large Baca that a lot of the girls have been raving about:

It is $760 at Neiman but if you search the threads I am sure you can find it for a better price.

But I LOVE the Bianca satchel. Just beautiful.

riffraff · Mar 26th, 2007, 01:11 PM

Oh my

passerby, I want, I want, I want.

"How about this AleyaNY bag?"

I bet I can't get it anywhere in the UK

typical!

cmd28 · Mar 26th, 2007, 01:19 PM

I just picked up a Botkier Trigger East/West Satchel. My first Botkier and I totally love it. I was checking out a ladie's Botkier Bianca at a party and it's gorgeous.

My vote: Botkier!! The leather and quality of the bag is incredible. I was looking for the same things you were, soft leather, satchel style ... but I couldn't find anything that compared to the Botkier. I like how it's sorta slouchy.

abitobling · Mar 26th, 2007, 01:28 PM

i like the botkier, although they are all cute

passerby · Mar 26th, 2007, 04:52 PM

Thoughts on this Bryna Nicole bag, please?

http://www.citizenrose.com/store/pro...663&catid=1335#

kcd1695 · Mar 26th, 2007, 05:02 PM

I don't love the Jessica. It looks like it might be trying a bit to be a b-bag. I realize that not all bag with long tassels are trying to be b-bags, but you get the gist.

What about this: http://www.bagshop.com/store/mcart.php?ID=4352

in black? It's not quite a satchel, but I think it's a good size. I ordered a smiliar one, but larger, last winter and sent it back because it was too big. I just ordered this exact one myself with the similar intentions that to yours: big enough, nice enough, light enough, fun enough, classic enough. I should have it within the week.

akmiller_98 · Mar 26th, 2007, 05:20 PM

You guys have posted a lot of great bags! I had the Gustto Baca medium on my list of potentials for a while and then crossed it off. I can't remember why now. I'll probably buy the Boktier. I don't think the Sherry Wolf Jessica is trying to be a B-bag, but I'm afraid it might look a little to western with all the studs. Do you agree? I actually own the Sherry Wolf ballerina bag in a burgundy wine color and the leather is wonderful. (Not sure I'm crazy about the corset sides, but it's fun for now.) http://www.sherrywolf.com/
Thanks!

ViciousBliss · Mar 26th, 2007, 05:26 PM

i'm going to frolic off and look for a bag i think you'll like... wish me luck lol

Bags4Bubbles · Mar 26th, 2007, 05:26 PM

^ I also was going to suggest the Sherry Wolf Ballerina bag - I think it is adorable!!

It is actually my wallpaper on my laptop right now(in white), even though I don't own one!! (yet....)

Mar 26th, 2007, 12:04 PM	#2
passerby Member	Re: Help! The perfect black bag challenge :) How about this AleyaNY bag? http://aleyany.bizatomic.net/catalog...24&item_id=133 Or this Laundry by Shelli Segal satchel? http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/15818495/c/3.html New designer Krinabag: http://krinabag.com/catalog/product_...products_id=28 Last edited by passerby; Mar 26th, 2007 at 12:08 PM.

Mar 26th, 2007, 12:18 PM	#3
JudieH Member Location: Making my dreams come true	Re: Help! The perfect black bag challenge :) The Sherry Wolf Jessica looks delish! I recently got the Marc Teri Turnlock by Marc Jacobs in black. I haven't used it yet. However, I'm not sure it would work for evening.

Mar 26th, 2007, 12:19 PM	#4
passerby Member	Re: Help! The perfect black bag challenge :) Since you live in NY, have you seen bags by Kazuyo Nakano? If so, what's the quality like? http://www.kazuyonakano.com/ Helen Theodora TH562

Mar 26th, 2007, 12:23 PM	#5
ginaf20697 Member Location: NH	Re: Help! The perfect black bag challenge :) urbanchiconline.com has a black Gryson Ava on sale. Plus I think you can use the code TOUTIE2007 to get more off.

Mar 26th, 2007, 12:53 PM	#7
valtsa Member	Re: Help! The perfect black bag challenge :) Here is the Gustto Large Baca that a lot of the girls have been raving about: It is $760 at Neiman but if you search the threads I am sure you can find it for a better price. But I LOVE the Bianca satchel. Just beautiful.

Mar 26th, 2007, 01:11 PM	#8
riffraff Sofa King Blonde! Location: UK	Re: Help! The perfect black bag challenge :) Oh my passerby, I want, I want, I want. "How about this AleyaNY bag?" I bet I can't get it anywhere in the UK typical! __________________ A girl should be two things: Classy and Fabulous. - Coco Chanel As long as you know men are like children, you know everything. - Coco Chanel Deep, deep inside the brain of every woman is a small bungalow in which lives a little lady who is totally obsessed with shoes and handbags

Mar 26th, 2007, 01:19 PM	#9
cmd28 CD Location: Seattle	Re: Help! The perfect black bag challenge :) I just picked up a Botkier Trigger East/West Satchel. My first Botkier and I totally love it. I was checking out a ladie's Botkier Bianca at a party and it's gorgeous. My vote: Botkier!! The leather and quality of the bag is incredible. I was looking for the same things you were, soft leather, satchel style ... but I couldn't find anything that compared to the Botkier. I like how it's sorta slouchy.

Mar 26th, 2007, 01:28 PM	#10
abitobling Member	Re: Help! The perfect black bag challenge :) i like the botkier, although they are all cute

Mar 26th, 2007, 04:52 PM	#11
passerby Member	Re: Help! The perfect black bag challenge :) Thoughts on this Bryna Nicole bag, please? http://www.citizenrose.com/store/pro...663&catid=1335#

Mar 26th, 2007, 05:02 PM	#12
kcd1695 Member	Re: Help! The perfect black bag challenge :) I don't love the Jessica. It looks like it might be trying a bit to be a b-bag. I realize that not all bag with long tassels are trying to be b-bags, but you get the gist. What about this: http://www.bagshop.com/store/mcart.php?ID=4352 in black? It's not quite a satchel, but I think it's a good size. I ordered a smiliar one, but larger, last winter and sent it back because it was too big. I just ordered this exact one myself with the similar intentions that to yours: big enough, nice enough, light enough, fun enough, classic enough. I should have it within the week.

Mar 26th, 2007, 05:20 PM	#13
akmiller_98 Member	Re: Help! The perfect black bag challenge :) You guys have posted a lot of great bags! I had the Gustto Baca medium on my list of potentials for a while and then crossed it off. I can't remember why now. I'll probably buy the Boktier. I don't think the Sherry Wolf Jessica is trying to be a B-bag, but I'm afraid it might look a little to western with all the studs. Do you agree? I actually own the Sherry Wolf ballerina bag in a burgundy wine color and the leather is wonderful. (Not sure I'm crazy about the corset sides, but it's fun for now.) http://www.sherrywolf.com/ Thanks!

Mar 26th, 2007, 05:26 PM	#14
ViciousBliss Leather is Better. Location: Rockland, Maine	Re: Help! The perfect black bag challenge :) i'm going to frolic off and look for a bag i think you'll like... wish me luck lol __________________ So Viciously Living the loves in my life my 3 1/2 ft royal ball python, Snikolas my GG Jay

Mar 26th, 2007, 05:26 PM	#15
Bags4Bubbles Bubbles luvs Bbags Location: Great Lakes, Baby!	Re: Help! The perfect black bag challenge :) ^ I also was going to suggest the Sherry Wolf Ballerina bag - I think it is adorable!! It is actually my wallpaper on my laptop right now(in white), even though I don't own one!! (yet....)