I have driven myself INSANE trying to buy a gold bag! (looooooong)

daniela127 · Apr 10th, 2008, 08:55 PM

So here is my story about the search for a gold bag:

I recently sold a gold Bulga butterfly bag on eBay. I loved the color, but the style to me seemed a little dated and I was sure I could find a replacement easily. Boy was I wrong!

The first one I tried out was the HH Havana Hobo (the HHHH, I guess) in soft gold. Now, here is the problem with gold leather, I think: whatever the manufacturers do to make it gold also makes it very cheap-looking and thin. So when I finally got the HHHH, it just did not look like a $400 bag. I LOVED the color but it wasn't worth it. So back it went. Total cost there was ~ $17 for shipping both ways. (On the plus side, I think someone snagged it at the HH SS for cheaper, so that good).

The next one I thought about the the Foley + Corinna mid city tote in platinum.

I think Foley and Hayden must be sharing leathers, because it was the exact same problem - the leather felt VERY thin and cheap. Great color, though. My boyfriend commented that it looked like a $50 bag from Urban Outfitters (nothing wrong with that, but for $400 one expects a bag that looks like it's $400).

I then tried the RM no strings satchel in gold/whitewash.

I like the rosegold color, but the two-tone was not working for me.

Then I started looking at a gold trigger on bagborroworsteal.com. But they want $400 for it, and IMO a used trigger is worth $250, max. Also, I worried that I would have the same problem I had with my Bulga - it's not exactly a "classic" style and may get dated after a while.

So - I went searching on revolve and found three bags I liked. I ordered all three (links below) and hopefully one will be the one. If not I don't know what I'm going to do.

And, in the background, I know the gold bag I truly want:

too bad it's $2000!

tomifey · Apr 10th, 2008, 09:01 PM

What bag is this?It looks really nice...classic and the leather doesn't look "thin".

daniela127 · Apr 10th, 2008, 09:03 PM

^^ It's Seven for all Mankind, of all things. I saw it at Bloomingdales and I did like it, but I was unsure of how their bags will hold up.
http://www.revolveclothing.com/Displ...nd&sc=Handbags

kings_20 · Apr 10th, 2008, 09:05 PM

Check out Belen Echandia's mottled gold. Be leather is TDF and not cheap or thin at all. Check out their Stroke Me model on www.belenechandia.com

daniela127 · Apr 10th, 2008, 09:06 PM

^^ i have. the only bag I really like from BE is the indulge me, and it's not in gold. If it came in gold it would already be mine!

Bag Fetish · Apr 10th, 2008, 09:39 PM

Getting the right gold is hard, I found the same issue with red.
Good luck!

titania029 · Apr 10th, 2008, 09:48 PM

Hopefully one of those works out!

I saw this bag yesterday at Stuart Weitzman in a pale gold. I can't find a picture of the pale gold bag, but here is the shoe in the same line. If you want to see more pictures of the bag, you can go to the Zappos link below.

http://www.zappos.com/n/p/p/7377568/c/14394.html

CleoCouture · Apr 10th, 2008, 09:52 PM

Love the $2000 bag....what is it?

daniela127 · Apr 10th, 2008, 10:04 PM

It's YSL and it's beautiful...I've gone to visit it in the store a few times now...

TygerKitty · Apr 10th, 2008, 11:59 PM

Beautiful bags! I hope you find one you like! There is also a goldtone Coach bag if you're interested... it's the Metallic Carly and comes in two sizes...

the first is the slim metallic carly #11872 $548

the second is the carly metallic #11870 $458

Just a suggestion if your other bags don't work out!

vhsethan · Apr 11th, 2008, 12:12 AM

I like the first bag you posted the best. But I guess it is all a personal decision. I hate shopping for a bag when I don't know exactly what I want. Ha.
Personally, I love the Devi Kroell bags...they are beautiful in gold, but quite pricey! I got the Target edition, it's cheap, but a good carry-on.

circoit · Apr 11th, 2008, 12:57 AM

daniela - Did you know that there is a Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Mini in Rosegold? If you liked the leather/color but not the two-tone of the no-strings satchel, then maybe you should get the Morning After mini.

CleoCouture · Apr 11th, 2008, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daniela127

It's YSL and it's beautiful...I've gone to visit it in the store a few times now...

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Ahhh YSL! They always make such beautiful bags!

daniela127 · Apr 11th, 2008, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by circoit

daniela - Did you know that there is a Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Mini in Rosegold? If you liked the leather/color but not the two-tone of the no-strings satchel, then maybe you should get the Morning After mini.

I do - my mom has it. I feel silly buying the same bag my mom does, and it's her only nice bag so I can't ask her for it. When she gets sick of it it will be mine though!

daniela127 · Apr 11th, 2008, 05:16 PM

Update: my loot from revolve got here, and it's like goldilocks - one isn't gold enough, one isn't metallic enough, and one is a little too big. BUT I was flipping through Lucky this morning and saw an ad for Dooney & Burke - a brand I NEVER THOUGHT I would buy - and they had gold bags! So I ran over and picked one up. Now it's between the Seven bag and the D&B.

On the bright side, I have about 8 gold handbags sitting in my living room, hanging out and getting to know one another. My fiance thinks I'm insane.

Apr 10th, 2008, 09:01 PM	#2
tomifey RM + Bags = ♥	Re: I have driven myself INSANE trying to buy a gold bag! (looooooong) What bag is this?It looks really nice...classic and the leather doesn't look "thin". __________________ WISH LIST RM Nikki Dark Grey(HG) RM Nikki Chocolate & Berry

Apr 10th, 2008, 09:03 PM	#3
daniela127 Member	Re: I have driven myself INSANE trying to buy a gold bag! (looooooong) ^^ It's Seven for all Mankind, of all things. I saw it at Bloomingdales and I did like it, but I was unsure of how their bags will hold up. http://www.revolveclothing.com/Displ...nd&sc=Handbags

Apr 10th, 2008, 09:05 PM	#4
kings_20 Member	Re: I have driven myself INSANE trying to buy a gold bag! (looooooong) Check out Belen Echandia's mottled gold. Be leather is TDF and not cheap or thin at all. Check out their Stroke Me model on www.belenechandia.com

Apr 10th, 2008, 09:06 PM	#5
daniela127 Member	Re: I have driven myself INSANE trying to buy a gold bag! (looooooong) ^^ i have. the only bag I really like from BE is the indulge me, and it's not in gold. If it came in gold it would already be mine!

Apr 10th, 2008, 09:39 PM	#6
Bag Fetish Handbag addict Location: the land of cold!	Re: I have driven myself INSANE trying to buy a gold bag! (looooooong) Getting the right gold is hard, I found the same issue with red. Good luck! __________________

Apr 10th, 2008, 08:55 PM	#1
daniela127 Member	I have driven myself INSANE trying to buy a gold bag! (looooooong) So here is my story about the search for a gold bag: I recently sold a gold Bulga butterfly bag on eBay. I loved the color, but the style to me seemed a little dated and I was sure I could find a replacement easily. Boy was I wrong! The first one I tried out was the HH Havana Hobo (the HHHH, I guess) in soft gold. Now, here is the problem with gold leather, I think: whatever the manufacturers do to make it gold also makes it very cheap-looking and thin. So when I finally got the HHHH, it just did not look like a $400 bag. I LOVED the color but it wasn't worth it. So back it went. Total cost there was ~ $17 for shipping both ways. (On the plus side, I think someone snagged it at the HH SS for cheaper, so that good). The next one I thought about the the Foley + Corinna mid city tote in platinum. I think Foley and Hayden must be sharing leathers, because it was the exact same problem - the leather felt VERY thin and cheap. Great color, though. My boyfriend commented that it looked like a $50 bag from Urban Outfitters (nothing wrong with that, but for $400 one expects a bag that looks like it's $400). I then tried the RM no strings satchel in gold/whitewash. I like the rosegold color, but the two-tone was not working for me. Then I started looking at a gold trigger on bagborroworsteal.com. But they want $400 for it, and IMO a used trigger is worth $250, max. Also, I worried that I would have the same problem I had with my Bulga - it's not exactly a "classic" style and may get dated after a while. So - I went searching on revolve and found three bags I liked. I ordered all three (links below) and hopefully one will be the one. If not I don't know what I'm going to do. And, in the background, I know the gold bag I truly want: too bad it's $2000! Last edited by daniela127; Apr 10th, 2008 at 08:58 PM.

Apr 10th, 2008, 09:52 PM	#8
CleoCouture no will power Location: Stockton (boo!) but plan on moving back to Santa Barbara at some point~!	Re: I have driven myself INSANE trying to buy a gold bag! (looooooong) Love the $2000 bag....what is it? __________________ Wish List: Cherry Spy!!! My Collection (find purses and accessories on pg 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7!) http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-showcase/cleocoutures-collection-214086.html

Apr 10th, 2008, 10:04 PM	#9
daniela127 Member	Re: I have driven myself INSANE trying to buy a gold bag! (looooooong) It's YSL and it's beautiful...I've gone to visit it in the store a few times now...

Apr 10th, 2008, 11:59 PM	#10
TygerKitty shopaholic Location: Colorado	Re: I have driven myself INSANE trying to buy a gold bag! (looooooong) Beautiful bags! I hope you find one you like! There is also a goldtone Coach bag if you're interested... it's the Metallic Carly and comes in two sizes... the first is the slim metallic carly #11872 $548 the second is the carly metallic #11870 $458 Just a suggestion if your other bags don't work out! __________________ "Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we're here we should dance." My collection: http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-showcase/tygerkittys-addiction-370238.html Are you artsy and crafty!? Come support the creation of a new arts and crafts subforum! http://forum.purseblog.com/feedback-dropbox/crafties-to-unite-376611-5.html

Apr 11th, 2008, 12:12 AM	#11
vhsethan Member	Re: I have driven myself INSANE trying to buy a gold bag! (looooooong) I like the first bag you posted the best. But I guess it is all a personal decision. I hate shopping for a bag when I don't know exactly what I want. Ha. Personally, I love the Devi Kroell bags...they are beautiful in gold, but quite pricey! I got the Target edition, it's cheap, but a good carry-on.

Apr 11th, 2008, 12:57 AM	#12
circoit Member	Re: I have driven myself INSANE trying to buy a gold bag! (looooooong) daniela - Did you know that there is a Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Mini in Rosegold? If you liked the leather/color but not the two-tone of the no-strings satchel, then maybe you should get the Morning After mini.

Apr 11th, 2008, 05:16 PM	#15
daniela127 Member	Re: I have driven myself INSANE trying to buy a gold bag! (looooooong) Update: my loot from revolve got here, and it's like goldilocks - one isn't gold enough, one isn't metallic enough, and one is a little too big. BUT I was flipping through Lucky this morning and saw an ad for Dooney & Burke - a brand I NEVER THOUGHT I would buy - and they had gold bags! So I ran over and picked one up. Now it's between the Seven bag and the D&B. On the bright side, I have about 8 gold handbags sitting in my living room, hanging out and getting to know one another. My fiance thinks I'm insane.