Van Zeeland?

socalchk09 · Dec 3rd, 2007, 04:28 PM

Ok...so I own a Katherine Vanzeeland purse...

what does everyone think of her?
too cheapy??

arkouneo · Dec 3rd, 2007, 04:34 PM

I don't think her bags are cheap, I'm just not much of a fan.

IHeartCoach · Dec 3rd, 2007, 04:50 PM

They are kinda gawdy to me... Lots of bling everywhere... And pricey for what they are.

baglady925 · Dec 3rd, 2007, 05:10 PM

im not really a fan, think they are a little pricey. i don't think ill ever pay full price for one. I must say i picked up a yellow one at tj maxx for $40. it was the color that got me yellow.

jlmrocks · Dec 3rd, 2007, 05:40 PM

I see a lot of women carry them and actually own 2 simple ones (w/o too much bling bling), for the majority of her bags I am not a fan, but some of hers I like. While she is not an expensive brand designer, she has a large following since her days as a designer at Nine West!

kcf68 · Dec 3rd, 2007, 05:43 PM

My daughter who is twenty gets lots a compliments on her KVZ handbags. I don't really care for the style. Her husband is B. Makowsky and he makes nice leather bags that sell at Nordstoms. I've bought his handbags and they are kick around bags that last....

asark · Dec 3rd, 2007, 05:56 PM

I have a few KVZ's and use them when the weather is too crappy for my other bags to endure. I paid next to nothing for them at Macy's in Boston last summer, so I bang them around a lot and they stand up to the abuse, lol

. My 2 are pretty diffrent - one looks classy and semi-formal, the other is a more casual cross-body. I don't think I'll buy any more of hers, though I do find the ones I own useful and practical.

Voodoo · Dec 3rd, 2007, 06:09 PM

I don't personally have any but my sister has two that are not too dressed up and they've worn remarkably well. My sis loves them. She has a white leather one (dunno if it's real leather...) that her kids spill stuff on etc and she just wipes it off and it looks good as new.

Some of her styles, however, look like they are trying SO VERY HARD to be prissy and flashy and they wind up looking stupid. Just my hot opinion.

glaziersgirl · Dec 3rd, 2007, 09:54 PM

I have to agree. I am not wild about all the bling. I prefer a more classic style, but I think they are great for a younger crowd (than myself).

jcriley5 · Dec 4th, 2007, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glaziersgirl

I have to agree. I am not wild about all the bling. I prefer a more classic style, but I think they are great for a younger crowd (than myself).

my thoughts exactly!

Violawas · Dec 4th, 2007, 01:01 AM

I had a couple but sold them because they were just too flashy for me. The quality is good though for the price.

paintednightsky · Dec 4th, 2007, 01:07 AM

I would like the bag more without the bling. Sometimes I see pretty colors that I like but than I see the bling----> kathy vanzeland. Just not my taste. I like some bling but hers is way too much.

balihai88 · Dec 4th, 2007, 03:04 AM

I don't like the faux leather trim and generally speaking there's a lot going on with designs, colors, textures, hardware, keychain clip thing, etc. I once saw her on QVC while I was home sick, she seemed normal so in my flu-induced insanity almost bought one.

Pursegrrl · Dec 4th, 2007, 03:12 AM

Waaaay too much going on with the jingly decor....trying too hard IMO. Pass.

andicandi3x12 · Dec 4th, 2007, 03:27 AM

LOUD COLORS and too much bling. I mean I love bling but her bags are gaudy. Most look like plastic. I have to say though, the ones that aren't metallic and are just kinda plain are nice. I almost bought one at T.J. Maxx, I couldn't believe it was KVZ.

Dec 3rd, 2007, 04:28 PM	#1
socalchk09 Little Miss Sarai Location: Texas	Van Zeeland? Ok...so I own a Katherine Vanzeeland purse... what does everyone think of her? too cheapy?? __________________ If you really want to move on...you can. If you can't seem to move on, maybe its just that your not ready to. --->count me out Little Miss Sarai

Dec 3rd, 2007, 04:34 PM	#2
arkouneo Member Location: San Francisco, CA	Re: Van Zeeland? I don't think her bags are cheap, I'm just not much of a fan.

Dec 3rd, 2007, 04:50 PM	#3
IHeartCoach ♥IHeartVuitton♥ Location: New York	Re: Van Zeeland? They are kinda gawdy to me... Lots of bling everywhere... And pricey for what they are. __________________ My Collection: Mono Speedy 30 Pre-Loved Black MC Speedy Mono Zippy Coin Wallet Wishlist: Zippy Wallet- Black MC/Mono Violette Insolite Wallet Galliera PM

Dec 3rd, 2007, 05:10 PM	#4
baglady925 Member	Re: Van Zeeland? im not really a fan, think they are a little pricey. i don't think ill ever pay full price for one. I must say i picked up a yellow one at tj maxx for $40. it was the color that got me yellow.

Dec 3rd, 2007, 05:40 PM	#5
jlmrocks Member	Re: Van Zeeland? I see a lot of women carry them and actually own 2 simple ones (w/o too much bling bling), for the majority of her bags I am not a fan, but some of hers I like. While she is not an expensive brand designer, she has a large following since her days as a designer at Nine West!

Dec 3rd, 2007, 05:43 PM	#6
kcf68 Handbag Addict Location: Finally on the West Coast!!!	Re: Van Zeeland? My daughter who is twenty gets lots a compliments on her KVZ handbags. I don't really care for the style. Her husband is B. Makowsky and he makes nice leather bags that sell at Nordstoms. I've bought his handbags and they are kick around bags that last....

Dec 3rd, 2007, 05:56 PM	#7
asark So bad & so adorable Location: Canada	Re: Van Zeeland? I have a few KVZ's and use them when the weather is too crappy for my other bags to endure. I paid next to nothing for them at Macy's in Boston last summer, so I bang them around a lot and they stand up to the abuse, lol . My 2 are pretty diffrent - one looks classy and semi-formal, the other is a more casual cross-body. I don't think I'll buy any more of hers, though I do find the ones I own useful and practical. __________________ Stopping the Shooting One PET at a Time Visit the url on my profile for info on my rescue

Dec 3rd, 2007, 06:09 PM	#8
Voodoo Obsessed Tano-Ite Location: Face Down	Re: Van Zeeland? I don't personally have any but my sister has two that are not too dressed up and they've worn remarkably well. My sis loves them. She has a white leather one (dunno if it's real leather...) that her kids spill stuff on etc and she just wipes it off and it looks good as new. Some of her styles, however, look like they are trying SO VERY HARD to be prissy and flashy and they wind up looking stupid. Just my hot opinion. __________________ GO STARS! ... 17-6-8-3 (15 points)

Dec 3rd, 2007, 09:54 PM	#9
glaziersgirl Champagne Taste Location: Montgomery, Texas	Re: Van Zeeland? I have to agree. I am not wild about all the bling. I prefer a more classic style, but I think they are great for a younger crowd (than myself). __________________ The only rule is don't be boring, and dress cute whereever you go. Life is to short to blend in. - Paris Hilton

Dec 4th, 2007, 01:01 AM	#11
Violawas Member	Re: Van Zeeland? I had a couple but sold them because they were just too flashy for me. The quality is good though for the price.

Dec 4th, 2007, 01:07 AM	#12
paintednightsky Member	Re: Van Zeeland? I would like the bag more without the bling. Sometimes I see pretty colors that I like but than I see the bling----> kathy vanzeland. Just not my taste. I like some bling but hers is way too much.

Dec 4th, 2007, 03:04 AM	#13
balihai88 26.2 Location: At the beach!	Re: Van Zeeland? I don't like the faux leather trim and generally speaking there's a lot going on with designs, colors, textures, hardware, keychain clip thing, etc. I once saw her on QVC while I was home sick, she seemed normal so in my flu-induced insanity almost bought one. __________________

Dec 4th, 2007, 03:12 AM	#14
Pursegrrl Oh no she di-int!! Location: Seattle	Re: Van Zeeland? Waaaay too much going on with the jingly decor....trying too hard IMO. Pass.

Dec 4th, 2007, 03:27 AM	#15
andicandi3x12 Member Location: Murdaland	Re: Van Zeeland? LOUD COLORS and too much bling. I mean I love bling but her bags are gaudy. Most look like plastic. I have to say though, the ones that aren't metallic and are just kinda plain are nice. I almost bought one at T.J. Maxx, I couldn't believe it was KVZ. __________________ All I want is a cheetah oxford and carlisle