The Most Durable Bag You've Owned?

harlem_cutie · Jun 6th, 2006, 04:33 AM

I tend to carry alot of stuff in my bags, up to and including heavy Accounting textbooks

so I tend to buy bags that are not only beautiful but functional.

The most durable bag I've ever owned bar none was a Black Marc Jacobs Stella. I bought it in the beginning of 2004 and just gave it away so I could have an excuse to buy others

Poor bag has been beat up, rained on, spilled on and carried to death lol

Second place is a Coach Soho tote that's 6 years old!

Third is a Bottega Veneta Woven leather tote that has survived NYC winters and summers

I think I'm keeping this one forever and ever

So ladies, what are your picks for durability?

Pursegrrl · Jun 6th, 2006, 04:37 AM

Definitely my Dooney...great in our rainy Seattle weather! Although it's now out of style

abandonedimages · Jun 6th, 2006, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Pursegrrl

Definitely my Dooney...great in our rainy Seattle weather! Although it's now out of style

Its never out of style if you <3 it! Which line is it from? All weather? Alto? I want a Dooney in Alto, but I think the color scuffs easily. . .? Not sure. Still want one, because: purses = <333!

Well, I dont have many bags, but my JP Lizzy tote & Timberland messenger bag win by default since I use them the most. They've been thrown ALL around and are still holding up 100% (but I guess Timberland is made for that kind of treatment, lol).

fryedaze · Jun 6th, 2006, 10:44 AM

My Filson's field satchel. 10 years of abuse and still ticking!

SuLi · Jun 6th, 2006, 11:29 AM

My picks are my Longchamp and Chapelier totes...they taken many beatings, but have held up well for the price.

Swanky Mama Of Three · Jun 6th, 2006, 12:14 PM

My Burberry Nova Check tote, but now I think my LV BH is probably as durable.

ranskimmie · Jun 6th, 2006, 12:15 PM

My Balenciaga Cities. They are indestructable.

Selena · Jun 6th, 2006, 12:57 PM

I have a huge $80 BeBe see thru vinyl tote I bought about 6 years ago and that this is ABUSED! Its still in brand new condition. It has had a whole can of coke spilled in it. A melted chocolate bar smashed into the bottom..and it just wipes clean. It is also my yard sale good luck bag. I take it everyweekend. I would never get rid of it. After that my BH LV but I wouldnt abuse that one. To $$$
Selena

hardLVcore! · Jun 6th, 2006, 01:46 PM

Louis Vuitton Big back pack and anything in Gucci heavy nylon. All have survived kids and trips round the world, many times.

wickedassin · Jun 6th, 2006, 01:57 PM

[quote=harlem_cutie] Third is a Bottega Veneta Woven leather tote that has survived NYC winters and summers

I think I'm keeping this one forever and ever

[quote]

Harlem - could you take a photo of your BV woven tote? I'm really curious to see how BV does long-term. I only see "new" ones on people--never "old/older" ones... Also how "old" is your bag? Thanks, in advance!

nikki213 · Jun 6th, 2006, 02:32 PM

My Coach leather large duffle. I used to throw that all around, take it in rain & snow, and stuff it with school books and supplies. The lining and the leather never ripped or stretched. MY LV mono speedy 30 would have to take second place.

D & G rockstar · Jun 6th, 2006, 02:34 PM

YSL flower hobo/bag it's from like 4 years ago.. It's made out of buffalo leather and that's the bag i use when I travel here and there. And Jamin Puech bags.. they still look new after 5 years.

GTOFan · Jun 6th, 2006, 02:38 PM

LV Epi Mabillon Backpack! I think it's 7+ years now!

Pursegrrl · Jun 9th, 2006, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abandonedimages

Its never out of style if you <3 it! Which line is it from? All weather? Alto? I want a Dooney in Alto, but I think the color scuffs easily. . .? Not sure. Still want one, because: purses = <333!

Well, I dont have many bags, but my JP Lizzy tote & Timberland messenger bag win by default since I use them the most. They've been thrown ALL around and are still holding up 100% (but I guess Timberland is made for that kind of treatment, lol).

...My oldie but goodie (c. 1992) is the all weather leather satchel.

I just feel a little outdated carrying it but I DO love it and it's currently admired from a closet shelf, LOL.

goodmornin · Jun 9th, 2006, 04:19 AM

get a lovely longchamp =)
i throw mine around, fits everything and still looks good and clean since i'm able to wash it.

Jun 6th, 2006, 04:33 AM	#1
harlem_cutie bored. Location: ~all real, all da time and live from NYC~	The Most Durable Bag You've Owned? I tend to carry alot of stuff in my bags, up to and including heavy Accounting textbooks so I tend to buy bags that are not only beautiful but functional. The most durable bag I've ever owned bar none was a Black Marc Jacobs Stella. I bought it in the beginning of 2004 and just gave it away so I could have an excuse to buy others Poor bag has been beat up, rained on, spilled on and carried to death lol Second place is a Coach Soho tote that's 6 years old! Third is a Bottega Veneta Woven leather tote that has survived NYC winters and summers I think I'm keeping this one forever and ever So ladies, what are your picks for durability?

Jun 6th, 2006, 04:37 AM	#2
Pursegrrl Oh no she di-int!! Location: Seattle	Re: The Most Durable Bag You've Owned? Definitely my Dooney...great in our rainy Seattle weather! Although it's now out of style

Jun 6th, 2006, 10:44 AM	#4
fryedaze Why not? Location: Planet Earth	Re: The Most Durable Bag You've Owned? My Filson's field satchel. 10 years of abuse and still ticking! __________________ Time and trouble may tame a wild young woman, but a wild old woman is uncontrollable by any force. My bags here ...

Jun 6th, 2006, 11:29 AM	#5
SuLi Member Location: Washington DC Metro area	Re: The Most Durable Bag You've Owned? My picks are my Longchamp and Chapelier totes...they taken many beatings, but have held up well for the price. __________________ Getting married on October 2, 2008!

Jun 6th, 2006, 12:14 PM	#6
Swanky Mama Of Three Location: Dallas Area	Re: The Most Durable Bag You've Owned? My Burberry Nova Check tote, but now I think my LV BH is probably as durable. __________________ Holy inappropriateness!!! - a la Bethenny

Jun 6th, 2006, 12:15 PM	#7
ranskimmie Sofa King Banned	Re: The Most Durable Bag You've Owned? My Balenciaga Cities. They are indestructable.

Jun 6th, 2006, 12:57 PM	#8
Selena	Re: The Most Durable Bag You've Owned? I have a huge $80 BeBe see thru vinyl tote I bought about 6 years ago and that this is ABUSED! Its still in brand new condition. It has had a whole can of coke spilled in it. A melted chocolate bar smashed into the bottom..and it just wipes clean. It is also my yard sale good luck bag. I take it everyweekend. I would never get rid of it. After that my BH LV but I wouldnt abuse that one. To $$$ Selena __________________

Jun 6th, 2006, 01:46 PM	#9
hardLVcore! formerly LVaddict! Location: Europe	Re: The Most Durable Bag You've Owned? Louis Vuitton Big back pack and anything in Gucci heavy nylon. All have survived kids and trips round the world, many times.

Jun 6th, 2006, 01:57 PM	#10
wickedassin Member	Re: The Most Durable Bag You've Owned? [quote=harlem_cutie] Third is a Bottega Veneta Woven leather tote that has survived NYC winters and summers I think I'm keeping this one forever and ever [quote] Harlem - could you take a photo of your BV woven tote? I'm really curious to see how BV does long-term. I only see "new" ones on people--never "old/older" ones... Also how "old" is your bag? Thanks, in advance!

Jun 6th, 2006, 02:32 PM	#11
nikki213 Accesories Addict Location: Boston	Re: The Most Durable Bag You've Owned? My Coach leather large duffle. I used to throw that all around, take it in rain & snow, and stuff it with school books and supplies. The lining and the leather never ripped or stretched. MY LV mono speedy 30 would have to take second place.

Jun 6th, 2006, 02:34 PM	#12
D & G rockstar I'm a BAL-ler now Location: NYC	Re: The Most Durable Bag You've Owned? YSL flower hobo/bag it's from like 4 years ago.. It's made out of buffalo leather and that's the bag i use when I travel here and there. And Jamin Puech bags.. they still look new after 5 years.

Jun 6th, 2006, 02:38 PM	#13
GTOFan Member	Re: The Most Durable Bag You've Owned? LV Epi Mabillon Backpack! I think it's 7+ years now!

Jun 9th, 2006, 04:19 AM	#15
goodmornin yanko Location: San Francisco!	Re: The Most Durable Bag You've Owned? get a lovely longchamp =) i throw mine around, fits everything and still looks good and clean since i'm able to wash it.