Recs for purple XL tote? (18" x 6 to 8" x 10 (wide) - 14" (tall))

shoppingferret · Jul 25th, 2008, 09:23 AM

I've been trying to decide whether to purchase the Amethyst Goldenblue Parker Weekender. It's on sale on their site for $415. I have a no-name cream leather bag that has those dimensions that I love -- its big enough for all my work materials, with plenty of room to put my dog in it, too -- but I've been dying for a bag this size in purple, I'm not sure whether there's a better choice than the Goldenbleu that I just haven't found yet. I'd be willing to go up to $600 - 800 (or even a bit more) if there were something amazing that I just hadn't found.

Any recommendations? BTW, am not particular about the shade of purple, although I tend to prefer the purples on the pink side rather than the blue side.

JNH14 · Jul 25th, 2008, 09:40 AM

If you are near a Nordstrom or can call one-they had this tote in a beautiful purple leather. I saw it, but it was too large for me-for what you want it for it would be great. They don't show it in the purple on the website anymore-so try to have a store hunt one down for you and send a photo of it to you.

Anniversary Sale
Nordstrom Soft Pleated Tote

Pleated front details a boxy, zip-top tote, handmade in Italy with buttery soft, naturally tanned lambskin leather.

>Interior cell phone, PDA, card and wall zip pockets; pen loops. Removable shoulder strap. Hematite hardware. >Leather.
By Nordstrom; made in Italy.

item #
price:

228000
Sale $229.90
After Sale: $348.00

Fit: Extra-large: Holds at least a magazine, water bottle, full-size wallet and sweater.
Dimensions: 18"W x 16"H x 7"D.
Bag sits under arm. Strap drop: 8".
Shoulder strap drop: 12".

cooper1 · Jul 25th, 2008, 01:42 PM

What about the Hayden-Harnett Havana Hobo in Eggplant?
The measurements are 19 inches wide by 14 inches high (with the top flap folded down) and about 5 inches deep, but expands based on how much stuff you put in it.

Evening · Jul 25th, 2008, 02:00 PM

I just found this bag on Luna Boston which reminded me of your post:
http://www.lunaboston.com/ProductInfo/Lumi/18090.aspx

The description makes me want to purchase one myself!

cooper1 · Jul 25th, 2008, 02:16 PM

This is tPF member HOKKA's modelling picture that she posted of herself in the thread "Hayden Harnett Havana Hobo: Model Wanted" thread of herself wearing her Eggplant Havana Hobo so you can judge the size. I hope she doesn't mind me posting this; it just looks so fantastic on her! I have this bag as well (and I am only 5'4" and it is not too big at all) and it is the PERFECT hobo as it accomodates anything you put in in and THEN some more, but doesn't look saggy or rediculous if it is not full:

athena2k1 · Jul 25th, 2008, 04:24 PM

http://www.coach.com/content/product...tegory_id=1191

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php...ng_id=12842050

Jul 25th, 2008, 09:23 AM	#1
shoppingferret Member Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 2	Recs for purple XL tote? (18" x 6 to 8" x 10 (wide) - 14" (tall)) I've been trying to decide whether to purchase the Amethyst Goldenblue Parker Weekender. It's on sale on their site for $415. I have a no-name cream leather bag that has those dimensions that I love -- its big enough for all my work materials, with plenty of room to put my dog in it, too -- but I've been dying for a bag this size in purple, I'm not sure whether there's a better choice than the Goldenbleu that I just haven't found yet. I'd be willing to go up to $600 - 800 (or even a bit more) if there were something amazing that I just hadn't found. Any recommendations? BTW, am not particular about the shade of purple, although I tend to prefer the purples on the pink side rather than the blue side.

Jul 25th, 2008, 09:40 AM	#2
JNH14 Midlife...no crisis! Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Somewhere South... Posts: 2,007	If you are near a Nordstrom or can call one-they had this tote in a beautiful purple leather. I saw it, but it was too large for me-for what you want it for it would be great. They don't show it in the purple on the website anymore-so try to have a store hunt one down for you and send a photo of it to you. Anniversary Sale Nordstrom Soft Pleated Tote Pleated front details a boxy, zip-top tote, handmade in Italy with buttery soft, naturally tanned lambskin leather. >Interior cell phone, PDA, card and wall zip pockets; pen loops. Removable shoulder strap. Hematite hardware. >Leather. By Nordstrom; made in Italy. item # price: 228000 Sale $229.90 After Sale: $348.00 Fit: Extra-large: Holds at least a magazine, water bottle, full-size wallet and sweater. Dimensions: 18"W x 16"H x 7"D. Bag sits under arm. Strap drop: 8". Shoulder strap drop: 12". __________________ "Spread love every where you go...let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier." Mother Teresa

Jul 25th, 2008, 02:00 PM	#4
Evening Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 292	I just found this bag on Luna Boston which reminded me of your post: http://www.lunaboston.com/ProductInfo/Lumi/18090.aspx The description makes me want to purchase one myself! __________________

Jul 25th, 2008, 02:16 PM	#5
cooper1 wag more, bark less! Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,469	This is tPF member HOKKA's modelling picture that she posted of herself in the thread "Hayden Harnett Havana Hobo: Model Wanted" thread of herself wearing her Eggplant Havana Hobo so you can judge the size. I hope she doesn't mind me posting this; it just looks so fantastic on her! I have this bag as well (and I am only 5'4" and it is not too big at all) and it is the PERFECT hobo as it accomodates anything you put in in and THEN some more, but doesn't look saggy or rediculous if it is not full: Last edited by cooper1; Jul 25th, 2008 at 02:21 PM.

Jul 25th, 2008, 01:42 PM	#3
cooper1 wag more, bark less! Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,469	What about the Hayden-Harnett Havana Hobo in Eggplant? The measurements are 19 inches wide by 14 inches high (with the top flap folded down) and about 5 inches deep, but expands based on how much stuff you put in it.