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sssundae · Sep 3rd, 2009, 03:19 AM

Hello,

After looking through the forums of some of the higher end designers, I was surprised to see how many complaints there are about poor quality. So out of curiosity - what designer has the highest quality purses based on bags you've owned? Regardless of price or reputation.

Thanks!

Bagspy · Sep 3rd, 2009, 03:40 AM

So far after owning 20 hand bags, I would say my Chanel lambskin timeless flap. I have not own any Hermes yet, but I believe their quality should be better than any brand at this moment.

bunny · Sep 3rd, 2009, 03:57 AM

A Bottega Veneta. The leather is superb, so soft and smooshy. Definitely the best quality bag I own and will ever own.

Selkie · Sep 3rd, 2009, 05:23 AM

For me - my Jimmy Choo burgundy biker leather Ramona - just gorgeous quality. :)

EMMY · Sep 3rd, 2009, 07:15 AM

I'd say my Chanel & Prada bags are the best quality I have..although I have an MJ stella in bark and the leather is so heavy and luxurious, and the lining is magenta suede....I'd say that one ranks pretty high too...

windycityaj · Sep 3rd, 2009, 07:30 AM

My Prada bags were the ones that could take as much abuse as I put them through. The deerskin is just amazingly strong and durable.

Bitten · Sep 3rd, 2009, 07:44 AM

It's hard for me to nominate one particular brand over others I own in terms of quality - I inspect the bags I purchase thoroughly before buying and they are all of excellent quality. LV, Anya Hindmarch, Bally, YSL, Fendi.

papertiger · Sep 3rd, 2009, 08:13 AM

I don't buy anything less than excellent

(what would be the point) but I think that a 1970s vintage lambskin CHANEL, a 1990s Gucci custom-made lizard 'kelly', a 1950s Korret travel handbag and my suede-lined taboco lamb Gucci horse-bit hobo are beyond quality.

I also am still head over heels in love with my Gucci Suede Baboushka boston from a year ago. I should be cross I bought it full retail when others bought there's half price a few months later but really, I'm still happy because that bag is so worth it.

They are my dream bags

PhantaBitten · Sep 3rd, 2009, 11:19 AM

My Louis Vuitton Speedy beats anything Ive ever owned hands down.

cookie888 · Sep 3rd, 2009, 11:46 AM

I've battered my Anya Hindmarch Elrod and the leather is still excellent.
My LV's are being thrown around quite a bit too and I think the leather quality is good.
I baby my Chanel's though but I make sure I buy durable leathers (eg caviar), pre 07 or vintage

Quality is an issue wherever you go

monokuro · Sep 3rd, 2009, 01:51 PM

My LV Speedy and Neverfull are tie. xD

beljwl · Sep 3rd, 2009, 10:41 PM

My LV and Chanel

hanana · Sep 4th, 2009, 12:32 AM

For it's price range, Marc Jacobs has beautiful leather. The leather is so thick and soft, the suede lining doesn't hurt either.

MidNiteSun · Sep 4th, 2009, 12:56 AM

It was my Chanel bags. Now, Prada. Can't get enough of Prada. :))

ladakini · Sep 4th, 2009, 01:47 AM

Probably my Hermes. But the LV Mahina is incredible too.

Sep 3rd, 2009, 03:19 AM	#1
sssundae OP Member Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 15	Highest quality bag you've owned? Hello, After looking through the forums of some of the higher end designers, I was surprised to see how many complaints there are about poor quality. So out of curiosity - what designer has the highest quality purses based on bags you've owned? Regardless of price or reputation. Thanks!
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Sep 3rd, 2009, 03:40 AM	#2
Bagspy Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 690	So far after owning 20 hand bags, I would say my Chanel lambskin timeless flap. I have not own any Hermes yet, but I believe their quality should be better than any brand at this moment.
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Sep 3rd, 2009, 03:57 AM	#3
bunny Handbags R Us Joined: Feb 2006 Location: London Posts: 972	A Bottega Veneta. The leather is superb, so soft and smooshy. Definitely the best quality bag I own and will ever own.
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Sep 3rd, 2009, 05:23 AM	#4
Selkie <3 tPF Joined: Jul 2009 Location: N. E. Scotland Posts: 636	For me - my Jimmy Choo burgundy biker leather Ramona - just gorgeous quality. :)
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Sep 3rd, 2009, 07:15 AM	#5
EMMY Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Syracuse , New York Posts: 6,735	I'd say my Chanel & Prada bags are the best quality I have..although I have an MJ stella in bark and the leather is so heavy and luxurious, and the lining is magenta suede....I'd say that one ranks pretty high too...
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Sep 3rd, 2009, 07:30 AM	#6
windycityaj Member Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 4,410	My Prada bags were the ones that could take as much abuse as I put them through. The deerskin is just amazingly strong and durable.
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Sep 3rd, 2009, 07:44 AM	#7
Bitten Chic, not cheap. Joined: Feb 2007 Location: On campus. Posts: 1,694	It's hard for me to nominate one particular brand over others I own in terms of quality - I inspect the bags I purchase thoroughly before buying and they are all of excellent quality. LV, Anya Hindmarch, Bally, YSL, Fendi.
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Sep 3rd, 2009, 08:13 AM	#8
papertiger Member Joined: May 2009 Location: UK/France Posts: 2,680	I don't buy anything less than excellent(what would be the point) but I think that a 1970s vintage lambskin CHANEL, a 1990s Gucci custom-made lizard 'kelly', a 1950s Korret travel handbag and my suede-lined taboco lamb Gucci horse-bit hobo are beyond quality. I also am still head over heels in love with my Gucci Suede Baboushka boston from a year ago. I should be cross I bought it full retail when others bought there's half price a few months later but really, I'm still happy because that bag is so worth it. They are my dream bags

Sep 3rd, 2009, 11:19 AM	#9
PhantaBitten Drive One. Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Where ZETTERBERG and OSGOOD reign Posts: 4,270	My Louis Vuitton Speedy beats anything Ive ever owned hands down.
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Sep 3rd, 2009, 11:46 AM	#10
cookie888 Member Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Surrey, UK Posts: 766	I've battered my Anya Hindmarch Elrod and the leather is still excellent. My LV's are being thrown around quite a bit too and I think the leather quality is good. I baby my Chanel's though but I make sure I buy durable leathers (eg caviar), pre 07 or vintage Quality is an issue wherever you go

Sep 3rd, 2009, 01:51 PM	#11
monokuro 051506<3 Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 2,116	My LV Speedy and Neverfull are tie. xD
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Sep 3rd, 2009, 10:41 PM	#12
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Sep 4th, 2009, 12:32 AM	#13
hanana Member Joined: Jul 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 484	For it's price range, Marc Jacobs has beautiful leather. The leather is so thick and soft, the suede lining doesn't hurt either.

Sep 4th, 2009, 12:56 AM	#14
MidNiteSun Member Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 364	It was my Chanel bags. Now, Prada. Can't get enough of Prada. :))
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Sep 4th, 2009, 01:47 AM	#15
ladakini vintage Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 942	Probably my Hermes. But the LV Mahina is incredible too.
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