Me too, I also have a weakness for vintage silk scarves.Anything vintage I find very appealing...
Me too, I also have a weakness for vintage silk scarves.Anything vintage I find very appealing...
This is a small display that I have in my handbag store for vintage bags! for the most part, these were bought secondhand!
First pic-small vintage croc bag-$9 consignment
Enid Collins bag-$3.99 thrift
Telephone bag-Timmy Woods $18 Buffalo Exchange (not vintage...does anyone remember seeing this in SATC?)
Small studded bag-$11 Buffalo Exchange
Red Kelly looking bag-$180 consignment about 18 years ago.
Small Asian bag-bought in Thailand
Tooled leather clutch-$15 Buffalo Exchange (LOVE THIS ONE!)
Vintage leather top handle bag-$15 Buffalo Exchange (lined in leather with original mirror)
Small croco clutch-$1 garage sale
Magazine clutch-purchased about 10 years ago on Ebay
Small jeweled evening bag-$11 antique store (people get really ****ed when I won't sell this one)!
Cream top handle bag-belonged to my grandmother!
Now when you say Kelly bags, I know that is a particular style. Can you share some pictures? I just want to really know what I have and what I am searching for. ThanksMost of what I carry is vintage Kelly bags I get from flea markets -- I've been burned a couple of times on Etsy by photos that hide flaws so now I prefer to buy in person. I don't think the brands are well-known but they are crocodile or leather-embossed croc, one is a floral fabric in accordion pleats. It's pretty easy to find kelly bags in good condition, I think, harder to find shoulder bags in good condition for reasonable prices -- I think the kelly bags were used less often.
Now when you say Kelly bags, I know that is a particular style. Can you share some pictures? I just want to really know what I have and what I am searching for. Thanks
I haven't taken good pictures of mine but here's one that is similar:
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So this Koret is considered Kelly?I haven't taken good pictures of mine but here's one that is similar:
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So this Koret is considered Kelly?
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or is this a Kelly?
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Thanks for the info Sensible. I will look through my bags and see how many Kelly's I actually own.The second one definitely is.
kimbend said:Vintage has been making a comeback and for good account. You can never go wrong with the classic styles of the 40's and 50's. Chic and classy. Would you be willing to trade a vintage that you have for another vintage that you have been wanting? Or would you rather keep what you have and buy another if you could find it?
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Hi ladies, I'd love to see pics of vintage bags too! I don't know much about most vintage styles, but I do love the Bonnie Cashin Coach bags! 'm posting pics of my one vintage bag that I've been too ashamed to post so far for fear of getting labeled a Purseforumer with no taste :shame: But it's one of my favorites, a tooled leather bag from the 50s or 60s I'd guess that I use frequently now that the weather is getting warmer. The best part - "Betty"!