What US brand handbags that are value for money?

newchicgal · Oct 17th, 2007, 10:26 AM

Hi all,
I'm just so excited to join this forum. First, I must declare that I'm totally new at this forum although I've read a few interesting article in purseblog.com. Hence, I need everyone's advice and help.

I'm from Singapore and I'm going to America, Florida, Olando (Disney) for the very first time in my life this coming Dec! I've never been to America before and I've never bought any branded handbags. Hence, I'm totally totally excited!

I'm also going to buy my first Coach and LV bag there!

I've known about these two brands for many years but have never been able to afford to get them. Since I'm going to America, I'm going to buy my first Coach and LV bag there!

I'm only familiar with Coach and I know that it's cheaper to buy Coach in US than in Singapore. Can someone help me by giving me a list of American designer brand for handbags, especially those with designs that you love and which you feel are value for money. If you can include suggested bag for each brand and price range, that would be great.

Thanks a million in advance for your advice!

BagsRmyLife · Oct 17th, 2007, 10:33 AM

I think Coach is the best American brand for the money. LV can be bought worldwide so you might want to check pricing on that one.

valkyrie360 · Oct 17th, 2007, 11:01 AM

Is Cole Haan American? At any rate, they use wonderful leather and are definitely best value for the money.

BagsRmyLife · Oct 17th, 2007, 11:08 AM

I just remembered Michael Kors has some great leather bags too.

TejasMama · Oct 17th, 2007, 11:56 AM

I love Coach's leather--it's really wonderful--and I'd also recommend Fossil. They have many gorgeous leather bags and are a great value for the price. I often get compliments when I carry mine. Have fun shopping!

sparkyjt · Oct 17th, 2007, 12:04 PM

I second Cole Haan bags! :) Something from the Village collection would be a nice purchase while here. I am in love with the Ruched Satchel from the Cole Haan Village Collection! :)

EmilyGL · Oct 17th, 2007, 12:17 PM

Gryson and Anna Corinna (also called Foley and Corinna) are two great US brands. High quality and very good looking!

temo · Oct 17th, 2007, 12:50 PM

I know that Dooney & Bourke may not be that highly thought
of around here . . . but in European circles it is thought to be quite desireable? (VERY American?)

Kathyy · Oct 17th, 2007, 12:55 PM

There are also Brighton and Brahmin, very preppy type bags and nicely made. Agree, check out Fossil! Oh, Kate Spade, I love them.

You ARE going to an outlet mall to shop, right? I haven't been to Orlando but am sure there are great outlets there. Most brands already listed have outlet stores somewhere in the US.

Tanja · Oct 17th, 2007, 01:32 PM

Botkier, Rebecca Minkoff. Hayden Harnett, Marc Jacobs are much cheaper in the US than e.g. in Europe.
A Botkier Sasha duffle costs 750€ in Europe but you can get it for a bit more than 500$ when you buy online and use a code which you'll find in the "Deals and Steals" section. My hubby travels twice a year to the US and he always has to bring back a bag for me which are much more expensive or aren't available here.

newchicgal · Oct 18th, 2007, 10:03 AM

Thanks, I love the leather items from Fossil too! Thanks!

newchicgal · Oct 18th, 2007, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tanja

Botkier, Rebecca Minkoff. Hayden Harnett, Marc Jacobs are much cheaper in the US than e.g. in Europe.
A Botkier Sasha duffle costs 750€ in Europe but you can get it for a bit more than 500$ when you buy online and use a code which you'll find in the "Deals and Steals" section. My hubby travels twice a year to the US and he always has to bring back a bag for me which are much more expensive or aren't available here.

Thanks! I'll take note of that brands when I'm in Orlando.

newchicgal · Oct 18th, 2007, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EmilyGL

Gryson and Anna Corinna (also called Foley and Corinna) are two great US brands. High quality and very good looking!

Thanks! I'll keep a lookout for these brands when I'm in Orlando.

newchicgal · Oct 18th, 2007, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by temo

I know that Dooney & Bourke may not be that highly thought
of around here . . . but in European circles it is thought to be quite desireable? (VERY American?)

Thanks! I've heard of this brand. I'll keep a lookout for it when I'm in Orlando.

newchicgal · Oct 18th, 2007, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kathyy

There are also Brighton and Brahmin, very preppy type bags and nicely made. Agree, check out Fossil! Oh, Kate Spade, I love them.

You ARE going to an outlet mall to shop, right? I haven't been to Orlando but am sure there are great outlets there. Most brands already listed have outlet stores somewhere in the US.

Thanks! Kate Spade is a very popular brand with the young and hip in Singapore. I'll keep a lookout for these brands when I'm in Orlando.

Oct 17th, 2007, 10:26 AM	#1
newchicgal NewChicGal Location: Singapore	What US brand handbags that are value for money? Hi all, I'm just so excited to join this forum. First, I must declare that I'm totally new at this forum although I've read a few interesting article in purseblog.com. Hence, I need everyone's advice and help. I'm from Singapore and I'm going to America, Florida, Olando (Disney) for the very first time in my life this coming Dec! I've never been to America before and I've never bought any branded handbags. Hence, I'm totally totally excited! I'm also going to buy my first Coach and LV bag there! I've known about these two brands for many years but have never been able to afford to get them. Since I'm going to America, I'm going to buy my first Coach and LV bag there! I'm only familiar with Coach and I know that it's cheaper to buy Coach in US than in Singapore. Can someone help me by giving me a list of American designer brand for handbags, especially those with designs that you love and which you feel are value for money. If you can include suggested bag for each brand and price range, that would be great. Thanks a million in advance for your advice!

Oct 17th, 2007, 10:33 AM	#2
BagsRmyLife Member Location: - NyC -	Re: What US brand handbags that are value for money? I think Coach is the best American brand for the money. LV can be bought worldwide so you might want to check pricing on that one.

Oct 17th, 2007, 11:01 AM	#3
valkyrie360 Member	Re: What US brand handbags that are value for money? Is Cole Haan American? At any rate, they use wonderful leather and are definitely best value for the money.

Oct 17th, 2007, 11:08 AM	#4
BagsRmyLife Member Location: - NyC -	Re: What US brand handbags that are value for money? I just remembered Michael Kors has some great leather bags too.

Oct 17th, 2007, 11:56 AM	#5
TejasMama Member	Re: What US brand handbags that are value for money? I love Coach's leather--it's really wonderful--and I'd also recommend Fossil. They have many gorgeous leather bags and are a great value for the price. I often get compliments when I carry mine. Have fun shopping! __________________ ____________________________ "Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." --Albert Einstein ____________________________ I just my Belen Echandia!

Oct 17th, 2007, 12:04 PM	#6
sparkyjt Member Location: Hawaii	Re: What US brand handbags that are value for money? I second Cole Haan bags! :) Something from the Village collection would be a nice purchase while here. I am in love with the Ruched Satchel from the Cole Haan Village Collection! :)

Oct 17th, 2007, 12:17 PM	#7
EmilyGL Sofa King Banned	Re: What US brand handbags that are value for money? Gryson and Anna Corinna (also called Foley and Corinna) are two great US brands. High quality and very good looking!

Oct 17th, 2007, 12:50 PM	#8
temo Member Location: British Columbia	Re: What US brand handbags that are value for money? I know that Dooney & Bourke may not be that highly thought of around here . . . but in European circles it is thought to be quite desireable? (VERY American?)

Oct 17th, 2007, 12:55 PM	#9
Kathyy Member	Re: What US brand handbags that are value for money? There are also Brighton and Brahmin, very preppy type bags and nicely made. Agree, check out Fossil! Oh, Kate Spade, I love them. You ARE going to an outlet mall to shop, right? I haven't been to Orlando but am sure there are great outlets there. Most brands already listed have outlet stores somewhere in the US.

Oct 17th, 2007, 01:32 PM	#10
Tanja Member Location: Munich/Germany	Re: What US brand handbags that are value for money? Botkier, Rebecca Minkoff. Hayden Harnett, Marc Jacobs are much cheaper in the US than e.g. in Europe. A Botkier Sasha duffle costs 750€ in Europe but you can get it for a bit more than 500$ when you buy online and use a code which you'll find in the "Deals and Steals" section. My hubby travels twice a year to the US and he always has to bring back a bag for me which are much more expensive or aren't available here. __________________ It is only with the heart one can see rightly, what is essential is invisible to the eye. - Antoine de Saint-Exupery-

Oct 18th, 2007, 10:03 AM	#11
newchicgal NewChicGal Location: Singapore	Re: What US brand handbags that are value for money? Thanks, I love the leather items from Fossil too! Thanks!