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.

 

[Cookiefiend]

So, not only did I buy the Asprey briefcase and a Gucci Blondie (both on this year's wishlist) as well as the Gucci Med BTH earlier, I have bought a fourth. This is the naughtiest new bag year for years

My excuse is because the Gucci Blondie I (just) bought (in pony and with studs/spikes) although TDF, is not the practical, everyday bag I'd planned. So I bought the Gucci Aphrodite as much for everyday, all-year-round wearability. Simplicity and beauty. For Gucci a value for money price too.

A reissue of an early 70s bag. It's goatskin (red lining too) and has 2 separate straps to make it a messenger crossbody, shoulder bag or just under the arm, whatever.

I absolutely love this colour - and apart from my A briefcase, I don't own any bright red bags. I have a few dark red, but not this stunning glowing (not orange-red nor pink-red) real red. More like somewhere between Hermes Rubis (which I have) and Rouge Vif.

Large pic so I made it a thumbnail (the lighting is making it look more vermillion). Please click to enlarge.

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Oh my goodness - it’s stunning and classic. I love it! ❤️❤️❤️

 

[msd_bags]

So, not only did I buy the Asprey briefcase and a Gucci Blondie (both on this year's wishlist) as well as the Gucci Med BTH earlier, I have bought a fourth. This is the naughtiest new bag year for years

My excuse is because the Gucci Blondie I (just) bought (in pony and with studs/spikes) although TDF, is not the practical, everyday bag I'd planned. So I bought the Gucci Aphrodite as much for everyday, all-year-round wearability. Simplicity and beauty. For Gucci a value for money price too.

A reissue of an early 70s bag. It's goatskin (red lining too) and has 2 separate straps to make it a messenger crossbody, shoulder bag or just under the arm, whatever.

I absolutely love this colour - and apart from my A briefcase, I don't own any bright red bags. I have a few dark red, but not this stunning glowing (not orange-red nor pink-red) real red. More like somewhere between Hermes Rubis (which I have) and Rouge Vif.

Large pic so I made it a thumbnail (the lighting is making it look more vermillion). Please click to enlarge.

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Wow, this is so gorgeous!!

 

[msd_bags]

Aww, thank-you!

Actually I fell into a trap or wouldn´t ever have attempted to make a handbag.
It started with a leather coat I bought. It looked so nice in the sales pictures, but on close inspection had been altered by a former owner- in a very hatchet job way!
I completely unpicked it. They had cut a really big jacket down by many sizes and disregarded any rules of construction.
I needed some matching leather to get back to shapes that would actually fit a body. DH handed me the side parts of his vintage Jaguar car seat covers. Seeing me actually solve the jacket puzzle he decided I was worthy to receive the actual seat parts, too: the quilted portion. And told me I could easily make a bag from them... or did I want him to make a bag from metal which I then could cover with the leather? Well, no.... I´d rather make a bag design I might like...

That´s the coat... sales pics, unpicked and the lining re-quilted on a new base as the old material was yucky.
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This is the solved puzzle:

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This photo is taken with flash and you can see some places where I used to Jaguar leather:

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You’re so good with these kinds of projects!!

 

[dcooney4]

Hi everyone,
sorry I´ve been missing... Life was a little chaotic and to stay sane I went into hiding in my sewing room.
Here´s my latest project which I´d love to share, because for once I´m actually proud of a me-made item.

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This bag is made out of vintage Jaguar car seat covers from the mid 60ies and an old leather skirt for the lining. The chain is from amazon. I used my Mum´s reliable Pfaff 230 domestic sewing machine.
This job really pushed the machine´s and my boundaries, but we made it! (10+ broken needles don´t count!)

Here´s the material:

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That is so amazing. You are so talented.

 

[dcooney4]

So, not only did I buy the Asprey briefcase and a Gucci Blondie (both on this year's wishlist) as well as the Gucci Med BTH earlier, I have bought a fourth. This is the naughtiest new bag year for years

My excuse is because the Gucci Blondie I (just) bought (in pony and with studs/spikes) although TDF, is not the practical, everyday bag I'd planned. So I bought the Gucci Aphrodite as much for everyday, all-year-round wearability. Simplicity and beauty. For Gucci a value for money price too.

A reissue of an early 70s bag. It's goatskin (red lining too) and has 2 separate straps to make it a messenger crossbody, shoulder bag or just under the arm, whatever.

I absolutely love this colour - and apart from my A briefcase, I don't own any bright red bags. I have a few dark red, but not this stunning glowing (not orange-red nor pink-red) real red. More like somewhere between Hermes Rubis (which I have) and Rouge Vif.

Large pic so I made it a thumbnail (the lighting is making it look more vermillion). Please click to enlarge.

View attachment 5668536

It is a beauty though, and worth being a fourth bag.

 

[dcooney4]

Aww, thank-you!

Actually I fell into a trap or wouldn´t ever have attempted to make a handbag.
It started with a leather coat I bought. It looked so nice in the sales pictures, but on close inspection had been altered by a former owner- in a very hatchet job way!
I completely unpicked it. They had cut a really big jacket down by many sizes and disregarded any rules of construction.
I needed some matching leather to get back to shapes that would actually fit a body. DH handed me the side parts of his vintage Jaguar car seat covers. Seeing me actually solve the jacket puzzle he decided I was worthy to receive the actual seat parts, too: the quilted portion. And told me I could easily make a bag from them... or did I want him to make a bag from metal which I then could cover with the leather? Well, no.... I´d rather make a bag design I might like...

That´s the coat... sales pics, unpicked and the lining re-quilted on a new base as the old material was yucky.
View attachment 5668848 View attachment 5668846View attachment 5668847

This is the solved puzzle:

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This photo is taken with flash and you can see some places where I used to Jaguar leather:

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Fantastic!

 

[dcooney4]

Hey @jblended ! Happy to ‘see’ you. I’ve also been MIA here as work has become tremendously hectic, with a new boss and all. Plus, I finally got covid when I went to UK - I didn’t mask there as no one seems to be wearing one! That was late September.

But I can’t say that I have not been looking at bags! I bought a Mulberry during my UK trip, and have added 2 other bags since!
—-

Hope everybody is well as we look forward to the holidays ahead!

I hope you are feeling better.

 

[papertiger]

Wow, this is so gorgeous!!

It is a beauty though, and worth being a fourth bag.

Thank you both

 

[papertiger]

Oh my goodness - it’s stunning and classic. I love it! ❤️❤️❤️

Than you dear Cookie, I am hoping to use it a lot

 

[Amazona]

Hi everyone,
sorry I´ve been missing... Life was a little chaotic and to stay sane I went into hiding in my sewing room.
Here´s my latest project which I´d love to share, because for once I´m actually proud of a me-made item.

View attachment 5668392View attachment 5668393View attachment 5668394View attachment 5668395

This bag is made out of vintage Jaguar car seat covers from the mid 60ies and an old leather skirt for the lining. The chain is from amazon. I used my Mum´s reliable Pfaff 230 domestic sewing machine.
This job really pushed the machine´s and my boundaries, but we made it! (10+ broken needles don´t count!)

Here´s the material:

View attachment 5668397

OMG as a vintage Jag lover this is amazing! It looks so neat and well made. Good job!

 

[JenJBS]

My Brahmin ‘purple potion’ family portrait.

 

[Jereni]

Hi everyone… been awhile for me also. Work got crazy starting in September and I applied for and got a new job at my company so things have been in flux. Haven’t bought any new bags for over 3 months which is super atypical of me, but technically in the spirit of this thread, so hey that’s something

Sorry to those who have been having a rough time - hugs to you and hope things get better soon!

 

[dcooney4]

My Brahmin ‘purple potion’ family portrait.

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So fun! Do you have a favorite?

 

[bagnut1]

So, not only did I buy the Asprey briefcase and a Gucci Blondie (both on this year's wishlist) as well as the Gucci Med BTH earlier, I have bought a fourth. This is the naughtiest new bag year for years

My excuse is because the Gucci Blondie I (just) bought (in pony and with studs/spikes) although TDF, is not the practical, everyday bag I'd planned. So I bought the Gucci Aphrodite as much for everyday, all-year-round wearability. Simplicity and beauty. For Gucci a value for money price too.

A reissue of an early 70s bag. It's goatskin (red lining too) and has 2 separate straps to make it a messenger crossbody, shoulder bag or just under the arm, whatever.

I absolutely love this colour - and apart from my A briefcase, I don't own any bright red bags. I have a few dark red, but not this stunning glowing (not orange-red nor pink-red) real red. More like somewhere between Hermes Rubis (which I have) and Rouge Vif.

Large pic so I made it a thumbnail (the lighting is making it look more vermillion). Please click to enlarge.

View attachment 5668536

Omg so fantastic!

 

[JenJBS]

So fun! Do you have a favorite?

Thank you! Not yet. Just got them, and will have to wear them a few times to see if one becomes a favorite.