Urban Outfitters...are they any good?

FatsoFabulous · Jul 13th, 2007, 06:04 PM

Has anyone ever purchased any handbags from Urban Outfitters? I do not live close to one but I saw this online and wish to see it in person.

If any of you pass one, can you please let me know if this bag is any good? I like the color but I am a fan for touch. I need to know if it soft or really cheap-feeling. I know I'm asking to much for this to be similar to the feel of a Balenciaga.

WAIT A MINUTE???? Is this a copy/fake of a Balenciaga?!?!?

http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/shopp...roductID=30567

indiaink · Jul 13th, 2007, 06:05 PM

Urban Outfitters is a great store. Can't wait to see who else responds to you - this looks like a great bag!

mockinglee · Jul 13th, 2007, 06:11 PM

UO does a lot of "inspired by" bags. Good for trying out a trendy bag when you don't want to commit to the price. They never actually name the designer they're copying, of course. I haven't seen that bag in person. I do love their clothes.

Lvbabydoll · Jul 13th, 2007, 08:41 PM

It's a nice way to get something similar without buying a fake, I love UO and the clothing as well.

tano expert · Jul 13th, 2007, 10:42 PM

They're owned by Anthropologie, which also owns free people. They knock off cool stuff at a great price point- that what they do best. I wouldnt expect anything great in terms of quality but for one season, "throw away" fashion it's great.

ThisIsMyPurse · Jul 14th, 2007, 01:05 AM

I like many of Urban Outfitters' and Anthropologie's products, but I no longer buy from these stores because I have learned that the owner supports values that are inconsistent with mine. He was a substantial donor to former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum, who is anti-evolution and who promotes hate toward gays and lesbians.

More here: http://citizenship.typepad.com/isebr...ts_time_t.html and here: http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/vi...ighlight=hayne.

Further, the Anti-Defamation League has repeatedly condemned Urban Outfitters: http://www.adl.org/PresRele/DiRaB_41/4890_41.htm.

lwatson13 · Jul 14th, 2007, 01:08 AM

i bought a bag from urban outfitters about a month ago...i kid you not after using it ONCE the bottom edges of the bag started to look worn down and one corner was even tearing. i didn't even put it on the floor!! also the bag is silver and the silver on the handle where i was holding the bag rubbed off...it was soo cheap. i am SO angry...it was a $50 waste.

ThisIsMyPurse · Jul 14th, 2007, 01:42 AM

lwatson13, did you try to return it?

snoopylaughs · Jul 14th, 2007, 01:46 AM

I'd say their inspired bags use cheap leather, or faux leather, whatever it is, as cute as the purse may be, or however great the price point, I don't think it's really worth giving into for any leather-like one from UO. There's plenty of aspiring designers that make quality ones that are more worth it.

However, if you do like UO's clothes, look up and see if Heritage 1981 is near you, cause a lot of their clothes are the exact same as what I've gotten at Urban, but for half the price!

spiralsnowman · Jul 14th, 2007, 02:53 AM

I think that the bags are pretty cute for the price, and agree that they are good for "trend" bags that you can wear for that season.

I wouldn't expect them to last long beyond a season or two, as they are made of imitation leather and are imported. However, it can also depend on the bag, as I have one tote from them that I love that has lasted about 3 years now and is still in great shape.

lwatson13 · Jul 15th, 2007, 01:06 AM

thisismypurse, unfortunately it was a final sale. i don't know if they knew it was so cheap or not...but it was horrible!!

FatsoFabulous · Jul 15th, 2007, 02:55 AM

THANK YOU ALL for responding. I'm still indecisive. I never buy anything online. I'll let this weekend pass before I make my decision. Thanks for your help.

claudia rucker · Jul 15th, 2007, 10:44 AM

I saw the bag last night IRL and its very cute.. It is pretty good quality too.. many Urban Outfitter bags are pleather but this one is not. They have a very good return policy should you get it and not be happy..
Good luck

feifei87 · Jul 16th, 2007, 02:34 PM

i bought a suede bag from urbanoutfitters last year. the shipping took 3 weeks! and after i wore the bag no more than 5 times, the strap broke off the bag - definitely not good quality imo).

i did end up buying another faux-leather tote instores. that one lasted a lot longer than the suede one. it did eventually get dirty and all scratched up though from use.

maxiemoo · Jul 25th, 2007, 06:51 AM

I actually got the blue version of this bag... the quality is not bad for the price... (suede and leather). The material is a bit thin and the zipper is stiff at first. Here are a couple pics of different ways I am wearing it.

Jul 13th, 2007, 06:05 PM	#2
indiaink sic vita est Location: St. Paul MN	Re: Urban Outfitters...are they any good? Urban Outfitters is a great store. Can't wait to see who else responds to you - this looks like a great bag! __________________ No regrets. No waiting. No ordinary moments. Unknown

Jul 13th, 2007, 06:11 PM	#3
mockinglee Pie Ho Location: Stuck in Traffic, CA	Re: Urban Outfitters...are they any good? UO does a lot of "inspired by" bags. Good for trying out a trendy bag when you don't want to commit to the price. They never actually name the designer they're copying, of course. I haven't seen that bag in person. I do love their clothes. __________________ Mockinglee's stuff is all over the place

Jul 13th, 2007, 08:41 PM	#4
Lvbabydoll ♥'s Cupcakes Location: California	Re: Urban Outfitters...are they any good? It's a nice way to get something similar without buying a fake, I love UO and the clothing as well. __________________ My Collection!(slideshows on p. 95). My other addiction-Juicy Couture charms! (posts 1779, 1780) Please visit my Etsy site, www.RitzeeRebel.etsy.com (or here for more pics) for my felt pins!

Jul 13th, 2007, 10:42 PM	#5
tano expert luv2shop!!!	Re: Urban Outfitters...are they any good? They're owned by Anthropologie, which also owns free people. They knock off cool stuff at a great price point- that what they do best. I wouldnt expect anything great in terms of quality but for one season, "throw away" fashion it's great.

Jul 14th, 2007, 01:05 AM	#6
ThisIsMyPurse Member	Re: Urban Outfitters...are they any good? I like many of Urban Outfitters' and Anthropologie's products, but I no longer buy from these stores because I have learned that the owner supports values that are inconsistent with mine. He was a substantial donor to former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum, who is anti-evolution and who promotes hate toward gays and lesbians. More here: http://citizenship.typepad.com/isebr...ts_time_t.html and here: http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/vi...ighlight=hayne. Further, the Anti-Defamation League has repeatedly condemned Urban Outfitters: http://www.adl.org/PresRele/DiRaB_41/4890_41.htm. __________________ Last edited by ThisIsMyPurse; Jul 14th, 2007 at 01:13 AM.

Jul 14th, 2007, 01:08 AM	#7
lwatson13 Member	Re: Urban Outfitters...are they any good? i bought a bag from urban outfitters about a month ago...i kid you not after using it ONCE the bottom edges of the bag started to look worn down and one corner was even tearing. i didn't even put it on the floor!! also the bag is silver and the silver on the handle where i was holding the bag rubbed off...it was soo cheap. i am SO angry...it was a $50 waste. Last edited by lwatson13; Jul 14th, 2007 at 01:11 AM. Reason: wanted to add more

Jul 14th, 2007, 01:42 AM	#8
ThisIsMyPurse Member	Re: Urban Outfitters...are they any good? lwatson13, did you try to return it? __________________

Jul 14th, 2007, 01:46 AM	#9
snoopylaughs Member Location: Austin	Re: Urban Outfitters...are they any good? I'd say their inspired bags use cheap leather, or faux leather, whatever it is, as cute as the purse may be, or however great the price point, I don't think it's really worth giving into for any leather-like one from UO. There's plenty of aspiring designers that make quality ones that are more worth it. However, if you do like UO's clothes, look up and see if Heritage 1981 is near you, cause a lot of their clothes are the exact same as what I've gotten at Urban, but for half the price! __________________ :} Thus far. This Christmas... a Mink Ombre Bayswater is a must!

Jul 14th, 2007, 02:53 AM	#10
spiralsnowman Member	Re: Urban Outfitters...are they any good? I think that the bags are pretty cute for the price, and agree that they are good for "trend" bags that you can wear for that season. I wouldn't expect them to last long beyond a season or two, as they are made of imitation leather and are imported. However, it can also depend on the bag, as I have one tote from them that I love that has lasted about 3 years now and is still in great shape.

Jul 15th, 2007, 01:06 AM	#11
lwatson13 Member	Re: Urban Outfitters...are they any good? thisismypurse, unfortunately it was a final sale. i don't know if they knew it was so cheap or not...but it was horrible!!

Jul 15th, 2007, 02:55 AM	#12
FatsoFabulous WHY...can't...I stop	Re: Urban Outfitters...are they any good? THANK YOU ALL for responding. I'm still indecisive. I never buy anything online. I'll let this weekend pass before I make my decision. Thanks for your help. __________________

Jul 15th, 2007, 10:44 AM	#13
claudia rucker Member	Re: Urban Outfitters...are they any good? I saw the bag last night IRL and its very cute.. It is pretty good quality too.. many Urban Outfitter bags are pleather but this one is not. They have a very good return policy should you get it and not be happy.. Good luck

Jul 16th, 2007, 02:34 PM	#14
feifei87 Member Location: Philadelphia, PA	Re: Urban Outfitters...are they any good? i bought a suede bag from urbanoutfitters last year. the shipping took 3 weeks! and after i wore the bag no more than 5 times, the strap broke off the bag - definitely not good quality imo). i did end up buying another faux-leather tote instores. that one lasted a lot longer than the suede one. it did eventually get dirty and all scratched up though from use. __________________ My collection : Hermes natural barenia birkin 35cm, Balenciaga plomb day, Balenciaga '04 black pewter first, Louis Vuitton Mono Speedy, Kooba sienna

Jul 25th, 2007, 06:51 AM	#15
maxiemoo Member Location: Maryland	Re: Urban Outfitters...are they any good? I actually got the blue version of this bag... the quality is not bad for the price... (suede and leather). The material is a bit thin and the zipper is stiff at first. Here are a couple pics of different ways I am wearing it. __________________ ~Jen~