2020 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?
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Wow! Congratulations on the Birkin! It´s so lovely especially as it shows in a charming patina way that it has a history. I usually don´t look twice at a Birkin as I detest all the hassle going around about H bags and all the games H plays with people who intend to buy one, but a family Birkin is completely different! Enjoy xx
I´ve loved the Hera design from the moment I set my eyes on it at the stunningly luxurious store in Palma de Majorca in the 90ies and always wanted one. At some time my ex husband bought me an obvious dupe by "Assima" at a third of the Hera price- still very expensive for us. I just passed this one on to my eldest daughter. (She´s always been a Daddy´s girl and I thought his generous gift would be better of with her. She just put it aside, but at least it´s off my conscience now!)
Meanwhile I own an original Hera like the one in the picture and a small clutch with the same signature fastener. Both cost me less than 20 Euro...
Mandarina Duck still produces a now slightly updated version of the Hera at around 350 Euro as far as I know. They are still in the market, but the glamour and shine they used to have is gone, the hype has dramatically ebbed up...
I fully agree it´s sad how certain designers or designs have not stood the test of time. Some of them are still iconic in my eyes (here I just have to quote my eldest son: "Mum, you are NOT modern at all- you don´t know ANYTHING about fashion!") and re the Mandarina Duck Hera the quality is really good.
Great break down and analysis! I love bag nerd type posts. It’s wonderful to look at our collections with another lens or multiple lenses. It sounds like you’re doing some deep thinking on your 2 probation bags. Good luck and keep us posted!Warning: Bag nerd alert follows.
@Cookiefiend , thank you for this excellent question!It forced me back to my spreadsheet, to analyze my full-sized bags in a different way. Up until now, I've been visualizing them by color and by style (flap, satchel, tote, etc.). But now I tried an analysis strictly by size. Because while you're quite right that "full-sized" means an everyday bag (regardless of anything other than a monsoon) the actual size can be, for me, anything from "able to hold my life for a day" to "fits everything for the day, but no extras."
When I looked at my collection that way, I see that I have…
- 2 "schleppers" (top-zip totes): my Balenciaga City bags (the new burgundy one for winter, the yellow one for summer)
- 3 large: Mulberry Blenheim, Balenciaga Town, Valentino Rockstud
- 3 medium-plus: Fendi BTW, Marc Jacobs Mini 54, MM Luna
- 4 medium: Marc Jacobs Single, Balenciaga First, LV Montaigne, Gucci Queen Margaret
This makes twelve full-sized bags, with the exception of the two that are now on probation (and whimpering). Both of these bags fall into the "large" category, but they don't function nearly as well as the three bags already in that category (Mulberry Blenheim, Bal Town, Valentino Rockstud) which I could carry all day without pain.
Ok this took a good 1/2 hour to do..but I am switching to my red bag for the February challenge and the weekend.
From my daily Neverfull to my Rubis Kelly with the contrast pink interior. I decided to go for the gusto and changed out a few SLG’s to as many matching H items as would complement; sorry, my brain is fried this morning. I can’t remember the names or colors of the H items. I spent a good 10 minutes looking for my pink H piccolo to swap out the clashing green pencil case..but where is it
Here she is all buttoned up. Do you see the contrast pink under the handle? This bag has a special name that I also can’t recall... erg..
Have a nice weekend!
From my daily Neverfull to my Rubis Kelly with the contrast pink interior. I decided to go for the gusto and changed out a few SLG’s to as many matching H items as would complement; sorry, my brain is fried this morning. I can’t remember the names or colors of the H items. I spent a good 10 minutes looking for my pink H piccolo to swap out the clashing green pencil case..but where is it
Here she is all buttoned up. Do you see the contrast pink under the handle? This bag has a special name that I also can’t recall... erg..
Have a nice weekend!
Beautiful Kelly, NF and SLG goodies - heavenly! The contrast pink on the bottom of the handle and inside the Kelly is such a treat! You’re covering off on the red and pink bag challenge at the same time!Ok this took a good 1/2 hour to do..but I am switching to my red bag for the February challenge and the weekend.
From my daily Neverfull to my Rubis Kelly with the contrast pink interior. I decided to go for the gusto and changed out a few SLG’s to as many matching H items as would complement; sorry, my brain is fried this morning. I can’t remember the names or colors of the H items. I spent a good 10 minutes looking for my pink H piccolo to swap out the clashing green pencil case..but where is it
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Here she is all buttoned up. Do you see the contrast pink under the handle? This bag has a special name that I also can’t recall... erg..
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Have a nice weekend!
Fancy a bit of background re our purse addiction? All the information won´t ever put me off my love for bags, but I think it´s good to know the strategies of "the industry".
I recently watched this video and found it very interesting.
I´d like to recommend a book by Dana Thomas, too:
I recently watched this video and found it very interesting.
I´d like to recommend a book by Dana Thomas, too:
Finally the time has come. We´ll be off to Paris for a short visit tomorrow. I´ve changed into my Tom Ford for YSL bag from about 2001.
It´s big and I certainly filled it up...
The strap can be adjusted from shoulder bag length (as shown in the picture) to hand handle length and I will be using a simple black wide nylon strap on it to carry it crossbody for the actual travelling.
It´s big and I certainly filled it up...
The strap can be adjusted from shoulder bag length (as shown in the picture) to hand handle length and I will be using a simple black wide nylon strap on it to carry it crossbody for the actual travelling.
Oh what a handsome bag! Does the flap drop down? Or is that a front flap pocket? I really like the older YSL...they had that cool girl vibe.
A glass (or three) of wine on Maui… what could be better???
Your Coach saddle bag sounds really pretty. I'm sure I've seen it at some point, but I can't remember. Tan & black together sounds great for a travel bag.
thanks MoreBags! I’m really trying to put all my other bags to use. I figured weekends are perfect for the change-out. It was a big deal to change SLGs but I’m going change them up every week..that’s a personal challenge. Stay tuned y’all!
Meanwhile.. What pen are you carrying today
What a pretty bag! Love the silver (that's probably not the right name for it) hardware against the leather. And your "bag spill" photo is fantastic.Ok this took a good 1/2 hour to do..but I am switching to my red bag for the February challenge and the weekend.
From my daily Neverfull to my Rubis Kelly with the contrast pink interior. I decided to go for the gusto and changed out a few SLG’s to as many matching H items as would complement; sorry, my brain is fried this morning. I can’t remember the names or colors of the H items. I spent a good 10 minutes looking for my pink H piccolo to swap out the clashing green pencil case..but where is it
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Here she is all buttoned up. Do you see the contrast pink under the handle? This bag has a special name that I also can’t recall... erg..
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Have a nice weekend!
Thanks ElainePG! The leather is tadelakt..(I think, gotta check) And the hardware, they call it platinum..wonder if it’s really platinum, cuz that’s a “rare earth” material. I think people steal some “thing” from under the Prius’ for the platinumWhat a pretty bag! Love the silver (that's probably not the right name for it) hardware against the leather. And your "bag spill" photo is fantastic.
Or is the hardware palladium? Ugh I’m am so not with it today
