2022 Resolution: Shopping my own bag and SLG collection. Anyone else?

[Katinahat]

2 Aug - brand showcase: A-F
4 Sept - brand showcase: G-L
11 Sept - brand showcase: M-R
18 Sept - brand showcase: S-Z
25 Sept - totes
2 Oct - satchels
9 Oct - crossbodies inc WOCS
16 Oct - shoulder bags
23 Oct - bucket bags
30 Oct - clutches
6 Nov - backpacks
13 Nov - bags that don’t count
20 Nov - pairing bags with shoes
27 Nov - pairing bags with other accessories
4 Dec - bag storage
11 Dec - SLGs
18 Dec - charms

Challenges:
Sept - bags in different locations
Oct - Halloween: wear orange or black bags
Nov - International Merlot Day: wear wine coloured bags or pair bags with wine.
Dec - use the bag.

 

[Cordeliere]

Wearing my mother's vintage Gucci N-S hand-knotted patent and suede bamboo handle basket.

Just in case we are feeling guilty about the price of our bags, I found the receipt - over £5K in mid-90s (over $7k). Colour me shocked.

Wearing with 'matching Gucci ' black patent and PVD Shopping Knight belt from 2009

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You are so lucky to have inherited such nice things.

 

[papertiger]

You are so lucky to have inherited such nice things.

I am. I appreciate it more now than ever.

 

[BowieFan1971]

Your collection is beautiful. I have a question that reflects my LV ignorance. How do you keep the handles clean?

I periodically wipe it down with a sensitive skin baby wipe.

 

[Bag peace]

@Sparkletastic I'll miss your thought-provoking questions to the group, along with your insightful posts. However, I'm glad you're finding real world things that are more enjoyable at this time. Between covid and your surgery, it's high time you get a break and do things that bring you joy. Looking forward to seeing you back here when you're ready.

@880 I swear your custom @docride art bag looks totally different every time you post it! Have you had it re-done at some point along the way? I remember the very first time you posted it; how quickly the time has passed!
It reminds me of a stormy sky now- I know it's an abstract camo, but I see stormy skies and crackling fireplaces in my mind's eye when I look at it afresh! Love it even more with that image in mind!

@Cordeliere Loving your travel updates! You paint such a vivid picture, it feels like we're on this trip with you.

@papertiger Your mum's knotted Gucci is a real gem of a bag! It feels perfect for this time of year, as well.

 

[Cookiefiend]

Sparkle’s Metallic Bags

Yes! Metallics are my favorite as they are the perfect neutral with a bit of personality!

2016:
• Silver no name leather clutch
• Miu Miu pewter lamb small shopping tote
• Prada gold snakeskin embellished jute tote
• Michael Kors gold bucket bag
• Proenza Schouler Small Courier in silver with mixed s&g hw
• Coach (can’t remember the model) in rose gold
• Dior cannage baguette in soft gold
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2022:
I am incredibly happy with the curation I’ve done in my metallics category. I offloaded also-ran bags and now have ones I adore.

I kept:

• Miu Miu pewter lamb small shopping tote
• Prada gold snakeskin embellished jute tote
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And, I added:
• Chanel Gold Perf. Lamb New Medium Le Boy
• Dior Silver Microcannage Diorama
• Fendi Silver Tube Floral WOCView attachment 5382018View attachment 5382021

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To feel “complete” with my metallics
I desperately need a smallish gold and a smallish / medium rose gold. Both are extremely hard to find. But, both are top priority for me in terms of next acquisitions.

BTW - I actually bought the Marc Jacobs Glam shot in gold and it was a huge no. It had a dirty greenish cast to it’s gold color. That being said, the shape and style was cute. If he releases that bag in a color I like but wouldn’t often need, I’d consider it for a fun little knock about bag.

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Side note. I’ll likely be gone more than present in the short / mid term. I absolutely love my bags and adore all of you. But, the recent gold bag hunt showed me the thrill of hunting, plotting and talking about bags really isn’t what it used to be. I’m just enjoying other things more.

I’m sure my bag interest will return at some point and I reserve the right to pop in and say hi and share virtual hugs.

A beautiful collection, congratulations!

We are going to miss you, but completely understand your thoughts. Come back when you're ready!

OK, finally getting around to positing my brown and tan bags. (And SLGs, if you’ll continue to indulge me, since I’m tying to take stock of everything I have.) While I knew the list wouldn’t be short, I’m even surprised how many bags (and SLGs) I have in these colors. First up, non-Louis Vuitton.

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Loewe Puzzle Coin Cardholder, Chloe Small Woody Tote Bag, Burberry Haymarket Check Pochette SHW (also posted during red week) and Prada Saffiano Bauletto Bowler Bag in Camel w/ Talc Piping GHW.

Next up: Louis Vuitton, staring with Monogram Canvas. Spoiler alert: I’ve been collecting LV for a long time, so have a number of pieces.

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Technically a travel piece, but Keepall 55. And now for Monogram Canvas bags.

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Back row: Petit Bucket w/ Pochette Accessoires, Neverfull MM and Odeon PM
Middle row: V Tote PM Red (also shown during red week) and Thames PM
Front row: Mini Deauville and Pochette Accessoires

Monogram Canvas SLGs.

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Far left column: Zippy Wallet and Zippy Coin Purse
Near left column: Nice BB and Nice Nano Toiletry Pouch
Center column: Etui Voyage PM, Cosmetic Pouch GM, Business Card Holder, Round Coin Purse, Key Pouch, Mini Pochette Accessoires and Mini Pochette Accessoires 2021 Christmas Animation London Red
Near right column: Toiletry Pouches 26, 19 and 15
Far right column: Passport Holder

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Forgot about this one for group photos, so… Luggage Tag.

And the Damier Ebene pieces.

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Back row: Speedy 30, Neverfull GM
Middle row: Favorite PM, Neverfull GM Zipped Pouch, Neverfull MM
Front row: Luggage Tag, Caissa Card Holder Cherry (also shown during red week), Business Card Holder, Cosmetic Pouch, Key Pouch and Mini Pochette Accessoires 2020 Christmas Animation Big Wheel Rose Ballerine

Wow... that's amazing!

Some of these fit into other categories as well. My metallic bags:

Coach Poppy Cinch from 2011. This bag has been in my collection since 2011, the longest of any bag I still own. It feels delicate so I don't use it much.View attachment 5382147

Coach Poppy Spotlight tote from 2010. I've had it since 2012. I used to own a different bag in the same color but sold that and bought this larger one. There are things I liked better about the other one but it was flat so looked lumpy when it was filled. I've removed the cloth strap from this bag. I felt it took away from its beauty. The leather is fantastic and I love the color. I wish the handles had a little bigger drop. I can wear it on my shoulder but it would look better with a bigger drop.
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Coach metallic camera bag from 2019, acquired new in 2020.View attachment 5382164

My two Brahmins, acquired in 2020 and 2021.

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Fantastic!
I love the colors of your Coach metallic camera bag!

Thank you so much for this amazing post! I have not been back to Israel since 1994, and one of our favorite photo memories in Jerusalem was Dome of the Rock, and it sounds like a lot has changed! Be safe! Hugs

@Sparkletastic, you will be missed! But, I totally get it; I took a hiatus for many years I’m thinking hard about your perforated gold bag (which is back on the Retyche site). I love the light gold color and adore the perforation, and don’t have an issue with the condition. But, for many years, partially bc I love chanel RTW, I have not worn any form of CF logo bag (I am a reissue and seasonal person) so may pass for that reason. (DH and my chanel SA both think it’s my style, but balk at the +1400 USD above retail price)

not the best pic of my metallics: BV ; chanel reissue; Hermes silver chèvre clutch (I have no idea when H did metallics; I picked this up from a reseller). my other H metallics (custom), omitted from this pic, are relaxing at their Montana Spa, courtesy of @docride (an older pic of the grey metallic HAC 32 and B30 with other gray bags)
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ETA: chanel boutique has a copper metallic coming out soon so I might pick up that up instead for retail price

Beautiful - just beautiful!

 

[whateve]

Here is the canvas J Stark Tote I picked up. Where I put water bottle I will be putting brushes. There are straps on the back I can put a jacket through if the bag is full. It is a sturdy light weight bag. Perfect for my art supplies.

Looks well designed and perfect for the purpose. I love the idea of putting your jacket through the straps.

 

[VintageAndVino]

Wow! The magpie in me is loving all the beautiful, shiny metallics! This may be my favorite week. My little contribution: my beloved Prada piombi top handle and my Chanel seasonal flap (or is it a WOC? Not sure, don’t know the rules, just know I love her! She was my wedding gift to myself.)

This has been a bit of a challenging week for a lot of reasons, but these posts are certainly brightening (literally!) my day.

 

[DME]

Your collection is beautiful. I have a question that reflects my LV ignorance. How do you keep the handles clean?

I don’t baby my bags, so nothing special. I know many talk about protecting the vachetta, etc., with various sprays and protectants, but I’ve been known to even take mine out in the rain; the patina will eventually even out.

 

[JenJBS]

Some of these fit into other categories as well. My metallic bags:

Coach Poppy Cinch from 2011. This bag has been in my collection since 2011, the longest of any bag I still own. It feels delicate so I don't use it much.View attachment 5382147

Coach Poppy Spotlight tote from 2010. I've had it since 2012. I used to own a different bag in the same color but sold that and bought this larger one. There are things I liked better about the other one but it was flat so looked lumpy when it was filled. I've removed the cloth strap from this bag. I felt it took away from its beauty. The leather is fantastic and I love the color. I wish the handles had a little bigger drop. I can wear it on my shoulder but it would look better with a bigger drop.
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Coach metallic camera bag from 2019, acquired new in 2020.View attachment 5382164

My two Brahmins, acquired in 2020 and 2021.

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Your metallic bags are extraordinary! Absolutely stunning!

My only current metallic bag is only a woc... Lady Dior Rendez-Vous from 2011, Anselm Reyle for Dior

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The photo is dark. It´s actually a darl metallic grey with pink stitching.

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and some nostalgia: me in 2007: low rise bootcut jeans and a metallic Picard bag. (I still have it, but it´s kind of wrecked.)

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Silver/gray and pink is one of my favorite color combinations!

 

[JenJBS]

My metallic bags. Marc Jacobs the Sioree in silver. Bottega Veneta Nodini in rose gold.

 

[whateve]

My metallic bags. Marc Jacobs the Sioree in silver. Bottega Veneta Nodini in rose gold.

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Both are amazing!

 

[JenJBS]

Both are amazing!

Thank you!

 

[SakuraSakura]

Thank you everyone! I appreciate your congrats.

 

[essiedub]

OK, finally getting around to positing my brown and tan bags. (And SLGs, if you’ll continue to indulge me, since I’m tying to take stock of everything I have.) While I knew the list wouldn’t be short, I’m even surprised how many bags (and SLGs) I have in these colors. First up, non-Louis Vuitton.

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Loewe Puzzle Coin Cardholder, Chloe Small Woody Tote Bag, Burberry Haymarket Check Pochette SHW (also posted during red week) and Prada Saffiano Bauletto Bowler Bag in Camel w/ Talc Piping GHW.

Next up: Louis Vuitton, staring with Monogram Canvas. Spoiler alert: I’ve been collecting LV for a long time, so have a number of pieces.

View attachment 5382111

Technically a travel piece, but Keepall 55. And now for Monogram Canvas bags.

View attachment 5382115

Back row: Petit Bucket w/ Pochette Accessoires, Neverfull MM and Odeon PM
Middle row: V Tote PM Red (also shown during red week) and Thames PM
Front row: Mini Deauville and Pochette Accessoires

Monogram Canvas SLGs.

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Far left column: Zippy Wallet and Zippy Coin Purse
Near left column: Nice BB and Nice Nano Toiletry Pouch
Center column: Etui Voyage PM, Cosmetic Pouch GM, Business Card Holder, Round Coin Purse, Key Pouch, Mini Pochette Accessoires and Mini Pochette Accessoires 2021 Christmas Animation London Red
Near right column: Toiletry Pouches 26, 19 and 15
Far right column: Passport Holder

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Forgot about this one for group photos, so… Luggage Tag.

And the Damier Ebene pieces.

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Back row: Speedy 30, Neverfull GM
Middle row: Favorite PM, Neverfull GM Zipped Pouch, Neverfull MM
Front row: Luggage Tag, Caissa Card Holder Cherry (also shown during red week), Business Card Holder, Cosmetic Pouch, Key Pouch and Mini Pochette Accessoires 2020 Christmas Animation Big Wheel Rose Ballerinej

TheSLGs are splendid! I have a soft spot for SLGs and have been too embarrassed to post..but having seen yours (ahem) maybe I’m not so crazy after all

 

[880]

Wow! The magpie in me is loving all the beautiful, shiny metallics! This may be my favorite week. My little contribution: my beloved Prada piombi top handle and my Chanel seasonal flap (or is it a WOC? Not sure, don’t know the rules, just know I love her! She was my wedding gift to myself.)

This has been a bit of a challenging week for a lot of reasons, but these posts are certainly brightening (literally!) my day.
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Love both of these!