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

[indiaink]

Maier was the previous long-time director of BV, and his specialty was a tight weave, with smooshy leathers (they had the best deerskin!) and subtle colors with some lovely variations. I think the best bag he was responsible for was the toasted marshmallow cabat. Absolutely no logos.

Lee ... threw out the baby with the bathwater. He’s the new guy, and his plan was to take the Thing BV is Known for (woven bags) and he designed them with very thick belts and stiff leather. Looks like a seatbelt bag, imo, but stuffer and less interesting. Needless to say, Lee has managed to alienate the whole darn old-school fan base.

There’s no prizes at the end of the day for having the best or fanciest bags (although, I suspect that my family may mention my bag collection at my funeral...). Just the best bags for you and your life. Your collection is gorgeous!

And if you decide to go to the H-side, we’ll help you sh

Amen!

 

[BowieFan1971]

There are a lot of TOF posts warning re the TRR (authenticity and condition issues) and fashionphile has become super pricy. Japanese resellers have these bags for a much more reasonable price. I think I saw some as low at 1K or 1.5K this summer. If you like the Plume, a smooshy collapsible version is thea Victoria, which I’ve seen for 1.5-2K At resale. There is also an elan model (slimmer). After the holidays, I think the prices will drop again. the 1923 Bugatti ? Bolide is also nice (no strap, but I think an outside. But there are lots of other bags that no one ever thinks of. . .
@More bags, love the blue Izmir and rhe contrast!

Thanks @Purses & Perfumes. I find the best deals are rhe heritage leathers like box. Here are some other pics of the two kelly bags. the blue grey 28 one was 6100 usd this summer. The prune 32 box one was 5300 usd this fall. This summer, I also picked up a box kelly longue wallet (from 2028) for about 4K, basically unused. The 28 and the wallet needed almost no work. I love box, barenia, VN etc. and after docride treats them, I don’t mind if they get a bit wet, but I don’t take them out in a monsoon or anything. whenever you are ready, there are lots of people here who can help you find whatever you decide.
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Maier was the previous long-time director of BV, and his specialty was a tight weave, with smooshy leathers (they had the best deerskin!) and subtle colors with some lovely variations. I think the best bag he was responsible for was the toasted marshmallow cabat. Absolutely no logos.

Lee ... threw out the baby with the bathwater. He’s the new guy, and his plan was to take the Thing BV is Known for (woven bags) and he designed them with very thick belts and stiff leather. Looks like a seatbelt bag, imo, but stuffer and less interesting. Needless to say, Lee has managed to alienate the whole darn old-school fan base.

There’s no prizes at the end of the day for having the best or fanciest bags (although, I suspect that my family may mention my bag collection at my funeral...). Just the best bags for you and your life. Your collection is gorgeous!

And if you decide to go to the H-side, we’ll help you sh

The H-side...I love it! LOL

So what are some H bags that do not have to be well known/popular that are more classic/streamlined but not as formal as something like a Kelly or Birkin that would come in closer to the $500 side of $500-1000? I just can’t see giving myself permission to spend over $1k for a bag...just how I was raised. I am open on types of leather, just not saffiano or that type leather. I like 25-27 bags ideally. Anything over 30 is too big and gets too heavy. And I don’t care if it’s a current style...discontinued vintage suits me just fine.

And thank you VL...I like my bags, though some may get listed like the Alma DE and Bucket GM. The Alma was an amazing deal and at that point I could not find the Saleya DE I really wanted at the right price so I bought it. Well, I found a Saleya at an even better deal, so... The Gucci Abbey tote I am waiting for may be a better functional fit than the Bucket (casual bag primarily for summer). If it is, I will sell the Bucket, though it was my first LV and the one I chose thinking it would be my only LV. We’ll see...

 

[whateve]

My own mother passed away 2 years ago. This time of year brings it home that she's gone.

My mother's illness was a mystery, she was in the hospital on and off for 3 years having tests, found nothing, often not being believed. At one point she felt so bad she felt she was going to die and didn't want to call the ambulance because she had nothing specific to tell the operator or paramedic. Then she had a stroke. She regained some of her functions, but nurses/docs called her uncooperative because she had a hard time verbally communicating (because of the stroke) and kept reassessing her for Alzheimer's. She was barely 70. They told me my mother was behaving erratically because she didn't want her meds (Fentanyl - they made her hallucinate really awfully). I told them my mother had been an eccentric lady all her life, not wanting the drugs they were giving her was the sanest decision. I asked them how I could make a complaint and they backed-off. She then had an operation for fluid build-up, and I thought she was getting better at last. When she went back into hospital for a simple check-up she died there.

I am so sorry for your loss.

I can understand your mom's frustration. My husband and I spent years trying to find out what was wrong with us. We both had unnecessary procedures because of misdiagnosis. After we were finally diagnosed with fibromyalgia, we are faced with people who believe it is a made-up disease and we are just hypochondriacs, including the judge who denied my husband's disability claim.

 

[880]

So what are some H bags that do not have to be well known/popular that are more classic/streamlined but not as formal as something like a Kelly or Birkin that would come in closer to the $500 side of $500-1000? I just can’t see giving myself permission to spend over $1k for a bag

I should have said, challenge accepted I mainly stick to brand JFA and brandoff for Japanese resellers for project art bag Birkins and kelly bags. But, for your challenge, price point wise, I cast my net further afield. (In other words, I don’t have personal experience with many of these resellers. My only criteria were your price point and interesting older or discontinued styles. Japanese reseller rise-on, moon share and a few others seem to have very good prices but questionable condition (Of course, authenticate; do your due diligence carefully; and, factor in necessary aftercare before proceeding with any reseller).
Some tpfers have not had good luck with these Japanese resellers (see discuss Japanese reseller thread and separate threads started by disgruntled tpfers re Brand JFA in particular.

IMO prices rise before the holidays and fall in the winter months afterwards or in the summer. . . (I believe under 850 usd, no customs applies. But you do have to pay state sales tax in the US ). I’m no expert, pls check...

A nice easy bag is the trim II 31 (though I prefer the more NW orientation of the 35). A trim I for cheap (see corners) https://www.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-...ather-Blue-jean-SHW-Used-Ladies-/274613616750. Also the evelyne I or II, https://www.ebay.com/itm/Auth-HERME...H-Buffle-Leather-France-S07745j-/333779638704, the her bag, museo, Berlingot, Cabas, jumping Cabas, tsako https://www.ebay.com/itm/HERMES-Tesco-shoulder-bag-leather-Navy-GHW-Used-/402609440757, sac au depeche, the Gallop, the L.A., and a few others 700-800 usd. the todo (I want to say it’s a relative of something called the caravan, but I’m not sure), onimaitou, and pochette rio are under 500, but there is very little there. The Bal de golf and the dolly shoulder bags used to be cheaper. Don’t be afraid of toile. It wears like iron and I used to clean my white toile with Mr. Clean magic Eraser.
here are a few example of things that looked interesting ( you’d still need to authenticate and assess for yoursef) https://www.ebay.com/itm/HERMES-JUM...x-Calf-Canvas-Authentic-K08294g-/233728081544
and this https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rise-on-HE...ather-Shoulder-Bag-Tote-bag-191-/183965432317
and this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-HERMES-Gao-Shoulder-Bag-Brown-Leather-86865-/143886160602 or for a pop of color https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rise-on-HE...Leather-Shoulder-Bag-Handbag-31-/203047783725
and here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Auth-HERME...lder-Tote-Bag-Ivory-Brown-A5382-/124351878395
and https://www.ebay.com/itm/Auth-HERME...-and-Leather-Shoulder-Bag-25882-/383843998546
higher priced https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rise-on-HE...-Crossbody-Bag-Shoulder-bag-234-/203218210995

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pls note, I am not recommending any of these resellers or links (without substantial research on your part). TPFers have warned that Japanese resellers are not as safe as we’d like to think and the recommendation is always to do your own authentication. I just pulled them to demonstrate that there are some interest8ng under the radar styles that are quite reasonably priced. Condition and your tolerance for fixer uppers, well YMMV

AND don’t forget yoogis closet in the US . A GREAT TRIM https://www.yoogiscloset.com/handba...ift-leather-and-toile-trim-ii-bag-115419.html (if you want more comparisons of 31 versus 35 trim, I posted action shots side view of both in ode to trim) Also, a Tiny off white ruffled BV cutie (in the age of the mini bag, this cosmetic case could be a clutch) https://www.yoogiscloset.com/accessories/
of course, this is not shopping your closet. More like shopping the former closets of others and giving things a second life. . .

 

[whateve]

Thrashing all the way, I have extricated myself from BV, and briefly entered the stratosphere with H, and have now come in to roost with my collection around me and like-minded friends here in a new-to-me thread. I have catching up to do - I see lots of familiar faces, and hope you all will accept a new member!

I was going to create a new thread and call it "The Home of Misfit Members", but this one will do fine. (no no no, you guys aren't misfits, I've just lost my fashion house and for a while was feeling ... really left out, but I'm OK now).

After over a decade of tPF membership, I am tired of buying bags. I am tired of losing (now thousands) on re-homing bags. I have a nice collection (the last of which will arrive tomorrow, a new H Mysore Bastia in Jaune Bourgeon) and that's it. I have, to me, the best of the best - Bottega Veneta and Hermes, with a couple of Graf Lantz and Portland Leather Goods items. It's about the leather, after all, not the design house, right?

@papertiger I am worried now for my Mysore Bastia - that's a SLG if ever there was a SLG - what about that leather is going to be problematic? I mean, you were 'warned off' by a friend - ?

On a more note, I am sorry for feelings of loss and health concerns around the holidays that you all are experiencing, and PT - I lost my mom (eventually) to a major stroke when she was only 52 and I only 16 (I am an only child and I grew up overnight). I understood your story very well - after the initial medical emergency the doctor didn't catch the severity until the next morning but by then the damage was done.

Anyway, to all, and I am looking forward. Always must look forward. Yes?

Welcome to this thread! I've read your posts in the BV forum. I'm fairly new to BV but agree with you - the old stuff is so much nicer. I'm especially sad they are no longer making anything out of cervo. I just discovered how much I like cervo a few years ago. I hope the scarcity doesn't drive up the prices on the second hand market, which is where I get most of my bags anyway.

I'm so sorry for your loss and what you had to go through at such a young age. My DH had a heart attack a few years ago. We were in the emergency room for hours before they figured out it was a heart attack and did the surgery to save his life. Immense damage had been done by that time.

 

[Vintage Leather]

The H-side...I love it! LOL

So what are some H bags that do not have to be well known/popular that are more classic/streamlined but not as formal as something like a Kelly or Birkin that would come in closer to the $500 side of $500-1000? I just can’t see giving myself permission to spend over $1k for a bag...just how I was raised. I am open on types of leather, just not saffiano or that type leather. I like 25-27 bags ideally. Anything over 30 is too big and gets too heavy. And I don’t care if it’s a current style...discontinued vintage suits me just fine.

And thank you VL...I like my bags, though some may get listed like the Alma DE and Bucket GM. The Alma was an amazing deal and at that point I could not find the Saleya DE I really wanted at the right price so I bought it. Well, I found a Saleya at an even better deal, so... The Gucci Abbey tote I am waiting for may be a better functional fit than the Bucket (casual bag primarily for summer). If it is, I will sell the Bucket, though it was my first LV and the one I chose thinking it would be my only LV. We’ll see...

What kind of bags do enjoy carrying?

if you are looking for a casual shoulder bag, the Trim usually falls at the lower end of your price range (when it isn’t 2020) and it’s a casual shoulder bag in a variety of leathers and materials.
There’s two versions, the Trim I (carried by Jackie Kennedy) with no gusset and the Trim II with a healthy gusset (pictured with Kelly Rutherford)

If you want a more elegant hand carry bag, what about something like the Piano, Sac Ring or Fonsbelle?

Or a crossbody bag like the Balle de Golf?

 

[Bag peace]

I am so sorry for your loss.

I can understand your mom's frustration. My husband and I spent years trying to find out what was wrong with us. We both had unnecessary procedures because of misdiagnosis. After we were finally diagnosed with fibromyalgia, we are faced with people who believe it is a made-up disease and we are just hypochondriacs, including the judge who denied my husband's disability claim.

I will never understand this mentality! If someone says they are suffering, we should believe them! Why would anybody lie about illness? Nobody wants to say they're ill, so if someone speaks up, we need to respect and honour them by believing their words.
I'm sorry for both you and your husband. It's truly shocking.

@indiaink I'm so sorry for your loss, though it may have been a long time ago. Nobody should experience that at such a young age.
I'm happy to see you posting in here!

 

[Vintage Leather]

The H-side...I love it! LOL

So what are some H bags that do not have to be well known/popular that are more classic/streamlined but not as formal as something like a Kelly or Birkin that would come in closer to the $500 side of $500-1000? I just can’t see giving myself permission to spend over $1k for a bag...just how I was raised. I am open on types of leather, just not saffiano or that type leather. I like 25-27 bags ideally. Anything over 30 is too big and gets too heavy. And I don’t care if it’s a current style...discontinued vintage suits me just fine.

And thank you VL...I like my bags, though some may get listed like the Alma DE and Bucket GM. The Alma was an amazing deal and at that point I could not find the Saleya DE I really wanted at the right price so I bought it. Well, I found a Saleya at an even better deal, so... The Gucci Abbey tote I am waiting for may be a better functional fit than the Bucket (casual bag primarily for summer). If it is, I will sell the Bucket, though it was my first LV and the one I chose thinking it would be my only LV. We’ll see...

I started on the imaginary shopping and I forgot the most important part - if you’re bag content, then love the bags you’ve got.
Hermes just has a reputation of being unattainable and we want to say that there’s a lot more to them than Birkins, and a whole century and a half of fun bags out there for you to discover

And they’ll be there in the future if you decide to experiment with H in another season

 

[indiaink]

...
@indiaink, a welcoming hug to you. I don't know very much about Bottega Veneta, but I absolutely loved your ostrich knot reveal. I am usually not a clutch person (need a shoulder chain option), but I have been recently drawn to the Knot clutches -- they are so lovely. If you get a chance, I would love if you would share what fits in the chain knot, since it looks a bit bigger than the standard knot.

Well, the secret has to be out - I exchanged the Ostrich Chain Knot for a lovely Nero Intrecciato Chain Knot ... and promptly loaned it to a friend of mine for a COVID-safe event, and she’s bringing it back to me next week. I will post photos. It holds my iPhone 7, a small wallet, car keys and more - it’s plenty roomy, but you’ll have photos shortly for proof. I have to say, though - I did a quick web search and you’ll be hard pressed to find one. I do have a message in to my SA at the BV Orlando Outlet to see if there’s anything left, and I’ll let you know tomorrow.

Why did I exchange it? I just wasn’t feeling the Ostrich, much as I wanted to. I’ve tried a couple times now, and I guess Ostrich is not my bird. BV Classic Lambskin is my animal... <grin>

 

[880]

if you’re bag content, then love the bags you’ve got.

This should be the title of rhe thread! With misfits somehow shoehorned in
@indiaink, if you weren’t feeling the ostrich then you did the right thing! (but it was stunning) cannot wait to see what you got instead!

 

[More bags]

Thrashing all the way, I have extricated myself from BV, and briefly entered the stratosphere with H, and have now come in to roost with my collection around me and like-minded friends here in a new-to-me thread. I have catching up to do - I see lots of familiar faces, and hope you all will accept a new member!

I was going to create a new thread and call it "The Home of Misfit Members", but this one will do fine. (no no no, you guys aren't misfits, I've just lost my fashion house and for a while was feeling ... really left out, but I'm OK now).

After over a decade of tPF membership, I am tired of buying bags. I am tired of losing (now thousands) on re-homing bags. I have a nice collection (the last of which will arrive tomorrow, a new H Mysore Bastia in Jaune Bourgeon) and that's it. I have, to me, the best of the best - Bottega Veneta and Hermes, with a couple of Graf Lantz and Portland Leather Goods items. It's about the leather, after all, not the design house, right?

@papertiger I am worried now for my Mysore Bastia - that's a SLG if ever there was a SLG - what about that leather is going to be problematic? I mean, you were 'warned off' by a friend - ?

On a more note, I am sorry for feelings of loss and health concerns around the holidays that you all are experiencing, and PT - I lost my mom (eventually) to a major stroke when she was only 52 and I only 16 (I am an only child and I grew up overnight). I understood your story very well - after the initial medical emergency the doctor didn't catch the severity until the next morning but by then the damage was done.

Anyway, to all, and I am looking forward. Always must look forward. Yes?

Welcome to this thread, great conversations - sometimes bag related and great support.

Thank you. Definitely less misfits! Yes, I need to enjoy what I have!!! YES!!!

Thank you for easing my mind about Mysore. I will post photos when she arrives, with my vintage Rouge Vif Picotin.

It was very horrific... I also drove home from the hospital that night, first time by myself. (She and my dad were divorced for many years by that time). Everything after that day was by myself, and then I was my mother's mother for several years; she had lost the ability to speak. We did the best we could. But she has been gone many years to a better plane of existence. I managed to graduate high school successfully. (It was close, I missed many days). It was painful but now a long time ago.

I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. I am sad you were on your own at such a young age. Kudos on working hard to finish high school.

@BowieFan1971, I guess I didn't realize until much later that it all may have affected me. At the time, I certainly had nothing to compare it to so didn't think anything about it other than I wanted my mom "back". Also I was terrified that I wouldn't graduate highschool. I had nightmares about that for many years.

My H Picotin is vintage, and I think I got it at a great price. Still expensive, yes. Now, my BVs are considered "Classics" (not quite vintage ) but because they are from the previous creative director Tomas Maier ... Oh, I don't know where I'm going with that. I have two intrecciato (woven) styles, and the rest are Cervo (deerskin) with intrecciato trim. I am like Dr. Suess and the Green Eggs and Ham (please forgive me) (oh, this rhymes badly)

I AM INDIAINK. I AM INDIAINK. INDIAINK I AM.

THAT INDIAINK-I-AM! THAT INDIAINK-I-AM! I DO NOT LIKE THAT INDIAINK-I-AM!

DO WOULD YOU LIKE DANIEL LEE?

I DO NOT LIKE DANIEL LEE, INDIAINK-I-AM.
I DO NOT LIKE DANIEL LEE.

WOULD YOU LIKE HIM HERE OR THERE?

I WOULD NOT LIKE HIM HERE OR THERE.
I WOULD NOT LIKE HIM ANYWHERE.
I DO NOT LIKE DANIEL LEE.
I DO NOT LIKE HIM, INDIAINK-I-AM.

The pouch - is OK. But the rest? Neh.


Yes, I'm quite sure I'm better and stronger for having gone through it. I have an affinity with older people, and I think that came from my experience.

Mysore goatskin - I'll never look at this little Bastia the same way again.

Great Dr. Suess spin off - impressive!

I WOULD NOT LIKE HIM HERE OR THERE.
I WOULD NOT LIKE HIM ANYWHERE.

 

[More bags]

My collection, minus the Gucci Abbey hobo tote that’s on the way...and the “just because” roses.View attachment 4932055View attachment 4932056View attachment 4932058View attachment 4932060

Those “just because roses” are beautiful! I want to lean in and smell them. Your bag collection is stunning! I like your bag charms and your blue Epi Speedy and the red Vernis Reade! Which ones do you carry most often?

 

[More bags]

Gorgeous! Love the bags and the scarf choices.

Thank you P&P!

Wow! Gorgeous!

Thank you!

 

[More bags]

There are a lot of TOF posts warning re the TRR (authenticity and condition issues) and fashionphile has become super pricy. Japanese resellers have these bags for a much more reasonable price. I think I saw some as low at 1K or 1.5K this summer. If you like the Plume, a smooshy collapsible version is thea Victoria, which I’ve seen for 1.5-2K At resale. There is also an elan model (slimmer). After the holidays, I think the prices will drop again. the 1923 Bugatti ? Bolide is also nice (no strap, but I think an outside. But there are lots of other bags that no one ever thinks of. . .
@More bags, love the blue Izmir and rhe contrast!

Thanks @Purses & Perfumes. I find the best deals are rhe heritage leathers like box. Here are some other pics of the two kelly bags. the blue grey 28 one was 6100 usd this summer. The prune 32 box one was 5300 usd this fall. This summer, I also picked up a box kelly longue wallet (from 2028) for about 4K, basically unused. The 28 and the wallet needed almost no work. I love box, barenia, VN etc. and after docride treats them, I don’t mind if they get a bit wet, but I don’t take them out in a monsoon or anything. whenever you are ready, there are lots of people here who can help you find whatever you decide.
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Thanks @880!
Gorgeous box Kellys and Kelly Longue! The leather positively glows!

 

[papertiger]

I am so sorry for your loss.

I can understand your mom's frustration. My husband and I spent years trying to find out what was wrong with us. We both had unnecessary procedures because of misdiagnosis. After we were finally diagnosed with fibromyalgia, we are faced with people who believe it is a made-up disease and we are just hypochondriacs, including the judge who denied my husband's disability claim.

Thank you

I am so pleased you found your and your husband's diagnosis. Disregard the views others, we know when we're not well