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Bay · Aug 12th, 2009, 02:02 AM

I would love to get some suggestions from you guys!

I am on the hunt for the perfect brown bag. Not to dark, however. I would love something milk chocolateish, caramel, or any nice shade in a lighter brown. Glazed maybe?

I am looking for a shoulder bag. It has to be leather.

I am trying to open up to new brands, so no RM's or Treesje's as I already have gone through my options there. However, preferably brands here on the forum :)

Show me what ya got!

TXGirlie · Aug 12th, 2009, 02:29 AM

Have you tried some Coach yet? The prices are slightly less than RM/Treesje, and the quality is better. There are also lots of bag colors...

starkfan · Aug 12th, 2009, 09:09 AM

Ignes has got some nice shades of brown that aren't too dark. Some leathers that come to mind include Sunflower (more like a caramel), Light Whiskey and Cognac. You can customise any of their styles in these leathers, pending availability, and they definitely have some nice shoulder bags and hobos too (e.g. Emilia, Sofia, Ormala, Chiara -- strap drops can also be customised to your liking, BTW!).

Belen Echandia also has a nice Milk Chocolate Pebbled Glossy/Luxe leather, slightly glazed/shiny and pebbled, but thick and soft. Their shoulder bag styles include the Love Me and Take Me Everywhere, whilst others like the Whisper To Me have shoulder straps for alternative carrying options. The Milk Chocolate Pebbled Glossy leather is limited now, though, but the upside is that BE is currently running a 25% off sale on this leather, and there's enough left for one bag (as of the last update at BE's site).

Jenny Yuen has got a Chestnut leather that looks quite neutral too. I believe it's still available at her website (www.jennywashere.com) in the Gatsby style, which is a great shoulder bag style.

Botkier has got some browns from the Spring '09 season that might fit the bill too (I'm thinking specifically of the Cocoa leather, e.g. in the James tote or Sasha convertible duffel, and the Caramel leather, e.g. in the Venice satchel). They might be a bit tougher to find right now, though.

The Sak also has a couple of nice browns, IMHO, namely Amber and Teak. Teak is darker, though, but not as dark as a dark chocolate leather. The Sak does have some pretty decent reviews, particularly in this thread: My Cheap Thrill, inspired by Miley Cyrus =P

Loquita · Aug 12th, 2009, 09:18 AM

Hi Bay!!

I would def. try Ignes, Belen Echandia, Botkier, or Bryna Nicole. These are all great brands of high quality at a similar price point to RM and Treesje (except for BE -- it is slightly higher, but there are some great bargains to be had on Bonanzle and *bay now!!). BE choco matte and choco pebbled glossy leather are both AMAZING. And while Byrna Nicole doesn't have her own subforum (yet), she does have an active thread here in the main general subforum. Check it out!

HTH!!

Hisgeekygrrrl · Aug 12th, 2009, 09:32 AM

Cole Haan is excellent quality and the price is similar to those you have mentioned as well.

Ali-bagpuss · Aug 12th, 2009, 09:41 AM

What about MULBERRY - their Oak (mid brown) and Chocolate (Dark Brown) are gorgeous.

www.mulberry.com

papertiger · Aug 12th, 2009, 10:03 AM

All I can say is I love my Chocolate Chloe large Bay. I think its a very 1970s kinda brown. Neither too milk nor plain KWIM - just right.

CHANEL also do some very yummy browns (although I don't have one) and just a little more unusual than black (nearly all mine are BLK)

Good luck with your choice.

Bay · Aug 12th, 2009, 02:27 PM

I would love a Chloe, but I've had no luck tracking down my HG, a quilted Bay yet so..

Thanks for all your suggestions! I will def take a look at them.

Also, I love Mulberry, but their bags are too heavy for me. And it could be any prince range really :)

BgaHolic · Aug 12th, 2009, 02:30 PM

Check out that mucho expensive Ferragamo on yesterday's purseblog. It's TDF! I love rich details!!

jemk927 · Aug 12th, 2009, 02:48 PM

I was just looking for a thread like this ... please keep posting ideas and photos ... I'm on the hunt as well :)

Bay · Aug 13th, 2009, 05:00 PM

Bump! Where' the pics gals???

papertiger · Aug 13th, 2009, 05:30 PM

http://www.theoutnet.com/product/30466

H/G? 40% off

elizat · Aug 13th, 2009, 05:57 PM

I second BE. They do a wonderful glossy pebbled leather and a really nice matte choco. Here is a thread w/ pics of brown BE bags. My brown BE is posted in there.

Brown Color Family - PICS ONLY!

There are a few brown BE bags on Bonanzle right now. There is also a really pretty brown Ignes there in a nice style. Starkfan makes a great recommendation w/ Ignes- really great leather choices from them in brown. You can custom order or look for one at another site. (none of bags referenced are my auctions/listings).

Here are the Ignes bags, both brand new, I think:
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/Prada...Shine__bargain

http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/colle...nted_Chocolate

Bay · Aug 13th, 2009, 07:01 PM

Thanks guys!
And tiger: Good price, great color, but too small and I will not try to buy something from the Outnet again. It's a big hassle if you have different billing and shipping addresses..Or I would prolly be all over it anyway, haha.

Of to check out the Ignes and BE!

Originally Posted by papertiger

http://www.theoutnet.com/product/30466

H/G? 40% off

love2shop_26 · Aug 13th, 2009, 07:13 PM

How about a YSL Muse?
http://www.ysl.com/us/en/onlineBouti...20Leather.aspx

Aug 12th, 2009, 02:02 AM	#1
Bay OP Purses are teh shiet Joined: Feb 2007 Location: With my love =) Posts: 5,812	On the hunt for a brown bag! I would love to get some suggestions from you guys! I am on the hunt for the perfect brown bag. Not to dark, however. I would love something milk chocolateish, caramel, or any nice shade in a lighter brown. Glazed maybe? I am looking for a shoulder bag. It has to be leather. I am trying to open up to new brands, so no RM's or Treesje's as I already have gone through my options there. However, preferably brands here on the forum :) Show me what ya got!

Aug 12th, 2009, 02:29 AM	#2
TXGirlie The View Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 14,963	Have you tried some Coach yet? The prices are slightly less than RM/Treesje, and the quality is better. There are also lots of bag colors...
TXGirlie The View Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 14,963

Aug 12th, 2009, 09:09 AM	#3
starkfan Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 3,201	Ignes has got some nice shades of brown that aren't too dark. Some leathers that come to mind include Sunflower (more like a caramel), Light Whiskey and Cognac. You can customise any of their styles in these leathers, pending availability, and they definitely have some nice shoulder bags and hobos too (e.g. Emilia, Sofia, Ormala, Chiara -- strap drops can also be customised to your liking, BTW!). Belen Echandia also has a nice Milk Chocolate Pebbled Glossy/Luxe leather, slightly glazed/shiny and pebbled, but thick and soft. Their shoulder bag styles include the Love Me and Take Me Everywhere, whilst others like the Whisper To Me have shoulder straps for alternative carrying options. The Milk Chocolate Pebbled Glossy leather is limited now, though, but the upside is that BE is currently running a 25% off sale on this leather, and there's enough left for one bag (as of the last update at BE's site). Jenny Yuen has got a Chestnut leather that looks quite neutral too. I believe it's still available at her website (www.jennywashere.com) in the Gatsby style, which is a great shoulder bag style. Botkier has got some browns from the Spring '09 season that might fit the bill too (I'm thinking specifically of the Cocoa leather, e.g. in the James tote or Sasha convertible duffel, and the Caramel leather, e.g. in the Venice satchel). They might be a bit tougher to find right now, though. The Sak also has a couple of nice browns, IMHO, namely Amber and Teak. Teak is darker, though, but not as dark as a dark chocolate leather. The Sak does have some pretty decent reviews, particularly in this thread: My Cheap Thrill, inspired by Miley Cyrus =P
starkfan Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 3,201

Aug 12th, 2009, 09:32 AM	#5
Hisgeekygrrrl <3<3<3<3 Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 6,614	Cole Haan is excellent quality and the price is similar to those you have mentioned as well.
Hisgeekygrrrl <3<3<3<3 Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 6,614

Aug 13th, 2009, 05:30 PM	#12
papertiger Member Joined: May 2009 Location: UK/France Posts: 7,068	http://www.theoutnet.com/product/30466 H/G? 40% off
	Last edited by papertiger; Aug 13th, 2009 at 05:34 PM.

Aug 12th, 2009, 09:18 AM	#4
Loquita ❤ Meet the Furbaby Joined: May 2008 Location: Alternative Universe Posts: 16,098	Hi Bay!! I would def. try Ignes, Belen Echandia, Botkier, or Bryna Nicole. These are all great brands of high quality at a similar price point to RM and Treesje (except for BE -- it is slightly higher, but there are some great bargains to be had on Bonanzle and *bay now!!). BE choco matte and choco pebbled glossy leather are both AMAZING. And while Byrna Nicole doesn't have her own subforum (yet), she does have an active thread here in the main general subforum. Check it out! HTH!!

Aug 12th, 2009, 09:41 AM	#6
Ali-bagpuss Going Slightly Mad Joined: May 2007 Posts: 12,143	What about MULBERRY - their Oak (mid brown) and Chocolate (Dark Brown) are gorgeous. www.mulberry.com

Aug 12th, 2009, 10:03 AM	#7
papertiger Member Joined: May 2009 Location: UK/France Posts: 7,068	All I can say is I love my Chocolate Chloe large Bay. I think its a very 1970s kinda brown. Neither too milk nor plain KWIM - just right. CHANEL also do some very yummy browns (although I don't have one) and just a little more unusual than black (nearly all mine are BLK) Good luck with your choice.

Aug 12th, 2009, 02:27 PM	#8
Bay OP Purses are teh shiet Joined: Feb 2007 Location: With my love =) Posts: 5,812	I would love a Chloe, but I've had no luck tracking down my HG, a quilted Bay yet so.. Thanks for all your suggestions! I will def take a look at them. Also, I love Mulberry, but their bags are too heavy for me. And it could be any prince range really :)

Aug 12th, 2009, 02:30 PM	#9
BgaHolic Love my Shih Tzu Joined: May 2009 Location: Autumn, Winter, Spring & Summer Posts: 2,235	Check out that mucho expensive Ferragamo on yesterday's purseblog. It's TDF! I love rich details!!

Aug 12th, 2009, 02:48 PM	#10
jemk927 just getting started Joined: Apr 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 107	I was just looking for a thread like this ... please keep posting ideas and photos ... I'm on the hunt as well :)

Aug 13th, 2009, 05:00 PM	#11
Bay OP Purses are teh shiet Joined: Feb 2007 Location: With my love =) Posts: 5,812	Bump! Where' the pics gals???

Aug 13th, 2009, 05:57 PM	#13
elizat Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 9,441	I second BE. They do a wonderful glossy pebbled leather and a really nice matte choco. Here is a thread w/ pics of brown BE bags. My brown BE is posted in there. Brown Color Family - PICS ONLY! There are a few brown BE bags on Bonanzle right now. There is also a really pretty brown Ignes there in a nice style. Starkfan makes a great recommendation w/ Ignes- really great leather choices from them in brown. You can custom order or look for one at another site. (none of bags referenced are my auctions/listings). Here are the Ignes bags, both brand new, I think: http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/Prada...Shine__bargain http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/colle...nted_Chocolate
elizat Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 9,441

Aug 13th, 2009, 07:13 PM	#15
love2shop_26 Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: ♥In my own little world♥ Posts: 3,728	How about a YSL Muse? http://www.ysl.com/us/en/onlineBouti...20Leather.aspx

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