2020 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?

[papertiger]

I have been thinking about the Ferragamo bag. I think Elaine hit it on the head, it is pretty but I do prefer to wear crossbody bags . It looked very well made , but if it didn't work for the me the low resale would kill me. I will probably go to the outlets again today as we are driving past anyway. Might take another look at mulberry and Gucci. I only like going there early in the morning or on days when it is not busy. It is outdoors so I feel better there then in indoor malls. How is it to shop in your area? Gucci won't let you in their store till the take your temperature and sanitize your hands.

Locally, customers wear masks. There is a queue outside TK Max (heaven knows why ) but I don't see any for any other store. Customers are asked to socially distance and wear masks, that's it.

In (London) town a queue for Tiffany (Customer Service dept I was told) and Hermes NBS but actually really quiet except on my last visit, still quiet compared to this time of year though. I could even walk through Harrods without being bumped into 100 times (which is the normal).

In cafes/restaurants it's been very inconsistent. Some ask for name and phone number, some your entire medical history, some take pictures to take temperatures. Some are just closed.

I'm going to pop into one of my local Hennes in my lunch hour today. I'll try take more notice and let you know.

 

[dcooney4]

Locally, customers wear masks. There is a queue outside TK Max (heaven knows why ) but I don't see any for any other store. Customers are asked to socially distance and wear masks, that's it.

In (London) town a queue for Tiffany (Customer Service dept I was told) and Hermes NBS but actually really quiet except on my last visit, still quiet compared to this time of year though. I could even walk through Harrods without being bumped into 100 times (which is the normal).

In cafes/restaurants it's been very inconsistent. Some ask for name and phone number, some your entire medical history, some take pictures to take temperatures. Some are just closed.

I'm going to pop into one of my local Hennes in my lunch hour today. I'll try take more notice and let you know.

Thanks! I am curious how things are else where. Thank you also on your insight on the bag. I kind of feel the same way about the brand. I dress kind of funkier than the look of their stuff.

 

[Cookiefiend]

I have been thinking about the Ferragamo bag. I think Elaine hit it on the head, it is pretty but I do prefer to wear crossbody bags . It looked very well made , but if it didn't work for the me the low resale would kill me. I will probably go to the outlets again today as we are driving past anyway. Might take another look at mulberry and Gucci. I only like going there early in the morning or on days when it is not busy. It is outdoors so I feel better there then in indoor malls. How is it to shop in your area? Gucci won't let you in their store till the take your temperature and sanitize your hands.

I think that’s a good choice, let us know how it goes!
I haven’t been to a mall, indoor or outdoor since early February, and only one retail store (HomeGoods) because I needed a housewarming gift. Just the grocery, drug store and the Post Office... which is really weird when I think of it.

 

[momasaurus]

It´s one of the little pouches I made out of some big non-woven shopping bags from the Bhv Marais department store in Paris. I keep my hand sanitizer and a spare mask in it.
The design is a map of the Marais quarter in Paris that happens to be my favourite Parisian quarter.

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I love map designs!

 

[doni]

It´s one of the little pouches I made out of some big non-woven shopping bags from the Bhv Marais department store in Paris. I keep my hand sanitizer and a spare mask in it.
The design is a map of the Marais quarter in Paris that happens to be my favourite Parisian quarter.

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Wow, you made this?! They look great!

Ah Le Marais... Love strolling around the shops and galleries, the Musee Carnavalet (one of my favorite in Paris, I once saw a beautiful exhibit of old, as in very old, Vuitton wares), and Merci!
When will we be able to do that again...

Ferragamo are old school. People who like classic luxury that is beautifully made shop there. My Gucci SA left and went to Ferragamo but I couldn't quite make the switch. I sometimes think it's a bit grown-up for me. Then I remember I am actually grown-up, I just dress like I'm not. .
I remember going to a special auction of Audrey Hepburn's things. 6 pairs of Ferragamo flats lined up at the side of the room.

I keep hearing they are old school - and I think their everyday flats (shoes) are kind of that way... to me, that style is working for them - people love them and keep buying them - why change?
Some of their bags are not my thing, but some of them are amazing. The Studio bag is gorgeous and easy to carry. I think mine is the medium size, and it’s perfect for my things - plus it’s a fabulous red. FABulous red!

I used to live in Florence, many years ago, when it was not such a shopping heaven. Yes there was Luisa via Roma (since forever) and the Gucci connection (but no Gucci museum) but it was all rather provincial. The main and most beautiful attraction was the Ferragamo shop in Palazzo Spini Feroni. So gorgeous!
I used to buy my dad a tie every Christmas (they had very nice ties), and would save for a pair of shoes in the sale (I was a broke student). They offered several widths in each half number and their shoes always fitted perfectly. I don’t remember them doing bags as such but I still have one of those 90s evening pochettes... I got married in Ferragamo shoes. And then never bought anything...

A couple of years ago, after I had broken a foot, I thought Ferragamo were my safest bet to go back to heels. I got a pair of basic tan pumps and they have been super painful and the quality nothing like I remembered.
I like their reversible hardware loafers, that is a such a cool idea. But they don’t feel that confortable and much harder than Gucci and they are the same price... I don’t know, I think they have lost it quite a bit Ferragamo...

I only like going there early in the morning or on days when it is not busy. It is outdoors so I feel better there then in indoor malls. How is it to shop in your area? Gucci won't let you in their store till the take your temperature and sanitize your hands.

I have been mostly going shopping in small local boutiques. I don’t do malls, but then, I have never done. In my town, you have permanent queues to enter some designer shops (Gucci, Bottega, LV...) and others (Celine) are empty. I went yesterday with a friend who wanted a watch to Cartier and there was a queue. She is making an appointment.

 

[dcooney4]

What do you think?
Ended up with camera bag.

 

[dcooney4]

Anyone there?

 

[essiedub]

What do you think?

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I like the one with the G’s and tassel

 

[dcooney4]

I like the one with the G’s and tassel

I am going to get the camera bag as the chain was hurting my shoulder.

 

[dcooney4]

I really liked the one with the tassel but the chain was so heavy and was hurting my shoulder. The camera bag was super light and roomy. So went with that.

 

[Cookiefiend]

I really liked the one with the tassel but the chain was so heavy and was hurting my shoulder. The camera bag was super light and roomy. So went with that.

Good for you - I like that one best too!

 

[whateve]

What do you think?
Ended up with camera bag.

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Nice choice! I remember seeing this bag at the Gucci outlet but at the time I had my heart set on a Disco.

 

[essiedub]

I am going to get the camera bag as the chain was hurting my shoulder.

Yes there’s that. Agree on chain weight. You can always add a tassel. Looks like the camera style has a bit more capacity also. Yay! Congratulations

 

[cowgirlsboots]

No sorry, only the medium classic black leather

I didn't know that about the snakes. They are certainly not light bags either. I'd take a chance

They're nice, but not the most comfortable .

I have a black classic saddle with silver hardware, too. so far I haven´t dared to wear it, though. Taking it to the supermarket feels so wrong and I´m not going anywhere else.

When it comes to dior shoes there seem to be many around that are not actualy comfortable. I have a pair of cowboy inspired overknee boots that kill me, but are so nice. On the other hand the leopard Diva heels are great.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

ME!

I do! Did you find a wallet?

What is in the box?

Tada!
This got as close to a real unboxing as I think I´ll ever get...
The seller even sent her receipt.



I bit the bullet and bought the Lady Dior Rendez-Vous wallet on chain!
It´s gorgeous, feels so soft and luxurious and came to me almost as good as new.
There were a few scraped areas on the corners (which I already touched up and must have done a good job as they are not visible anymore) and the lining of the coin section is a bit discoloured- I don´t care!

After doing some more research on this exact model on the resale sites I´m sure I got a bargain. The prices I saw really shocked me.

Now to put all my things in it and not be afraid to ruin this stunning beauty...

As this one only has the short chain I bought a random very cheap handbag on ebay (brand new, decent household brand, right size of chain as far as I could see in the photos) and hope to be able to use its long chain with my wallet.