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.

 

[papertiger]

I love this. Perfect for spring with a big circle skirt.. waiting on the patent pic

I don't have a pic, but at least I know where to find it

 

[cowgirlsboots]

I know, the regrets...

But don't worry I get him back. I steel his vintage brown velvet Saint Laurent pour Homme suit (prob. early 80s) and wear the jacket when he's away

That suits sounds stunning! Please share photos once you get a chance to wear it!

 

[BowieFan1971]

Thanks for the detailed report Your NYC man lol. IMO urban sartorial trends sound similar to Milan and UES NYC for the last twenty years ; a bit as long as DH has worn his pants on the short trim side, but now he’s added slim wool or cord cargos (it’s still a reaction against the 1990s Armani flowing pant). Men wearing tight jeans also sounds very Roman where I saw it paired with dress shoes (not a good look IMO). When I was last in London, years ago, I remembered women as wearing a lot of make up (maybe thats changed since lol). . . I was mainly bare faced. And, some of us never stopped wearing fur (I usually wear vinatge or from family) when its very cold. It’s only my observation that many wear a big scarf (NY to Paris), but a beret is mainly popularized by the stereotypical American in Paris

Short tight wool dress pants on men….not a good look. They looked uncomfortable! And I really don’t need to know if a guy at work is a “leftie” or “rightie”

 

[BowieFan1971]

I just posted this in the Massaccesi thread, so apologies for the double post, but I’d appreciate all the opinions I can get.

So, returning the KMM bag was definitely the right decision and must have sprinkled some bag fairy dust my way, because I managed to snag the fringe bucket bag I wanted but didn’t think I could ever get this morning! This is the bag:
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However, I also recently placed a Massaccesi order for a Minerva Midi in Rust Handmade Vacchetta with fringe added to the flap. Essentially this bag but no grommets and in a different color and leather:
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So now I’m trying to decide if I still go with fringe on the Minerva Midi now that I have the fringe bucket bag I wanted also coming to me? Or do I reach out to Marco and ask him not to add the fringe if he hasn’t started production yet (obviously if he has, it’s a moot point). I’m torn as I really do like the look of the Minerva Midi with fringe, but I don’t know if it’s overkill to own two bags with fringe. And, not that I have any plans to sell the Minerva, but if I ever needed to, I imagine it would be much easier to sell without fringe. On the other hand, they are pretty different style bags and will be different colors so maybe two fringe bags is ok? I do feel like the rust color (kind of a dark reddish brown) lends itself to a fringe vibe.

I tend to gravitate towards bags with, what size consider, interesting elements- studs, prints, specific color or colorblocking, etc. I’m a bit picky in what I like within these elements, but it’s definitely often a draw for me with bags. Just to give an example of this, bags I love are the Louboutin Paloma in black with the leopard print and studs on the sides, Coach Rogue 36 in Western Whiplash, Valentino Rockstud tote (the version with the studs only along the top), or the Alexander Wang Rocco with iridescent studs. So, in that vein, keeping the fringe on the Minerva makes sense and fits in with what I am usually drawn too. But I also do worry that maybe one fringe bag is good enough for my collection and satisfies my fringe desire. Do I really want two fringe bags? Will I use both fringe bags? I honestly don’t know. But then, a part of me wonders if I’ll find the Minerva boring without fringe because while it’s a style I’ve been interested in, aesthetically, I haven’t been quite sure how I feel about it and don’t know I could say I truly liked the aesthetics until I saw the fringe version.

Any thoughts/words or wisdom?

I wouldn’t worry about the two fringe bags if you love them, but with them both being a shade of brown, it may be overlap. I like the bucket one better, if you had to choose.

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

Well, my closet doesn’t look like it belongs to a Kardashian and I’m not the best with photos, but… Here you go! The drawer with all the SLGs (third photo) is the second one from the bottom on the back wall of my closet.View attachment 5305108View attachment 5305109View attachment 5305110

Beautiful, well-organized closet! I love how everything looks so neat and spacious, and the SLG drawer is perfectly organized!

 

[BowieFan1971]

That´s all due to PC... and I´m immune to being told fur is bad. Old fur I mean. I wouldn´t buy any new as there´s enough old to keep the whole world in fur for ages.

My opinion is that there are places where fur is practical because it gets so cold. But vintage, please…more animals don’t need to die simply for a pelt. It is unnecessary and kind of barbaric.

 

[dramaprincess713]

I wouldn’t worry about the two fringe bags if you love them, but with them both being a shade of brown, it may be overlap. I like the bucket one better, if you had to choose.

I thought about that-they are different browns, but both in what I would consider the same color family. There was a lovely suggestion about whipstitching in the Massaccesi thread, which I really like, so I think I will reach out to Marco to see if he can do whipstiching along the flap and front of bag instead of fringe.

 

[DME]

Wow, great you had this made for you. Looks really great for keeping all your things tidy and where you can see them. Lots of SLGs.

Thank you so much! It was really fun to design and I love how it turned out.

 

[SakuraSakura]

My opinion is that there are places where fur is practical because it gets so cold. But vintage, please…more animals don’t need to die simply for a pelt. It is unnecessary and kind of barbaric.

For furs and exotic items I will only purchase what has already been created. I won't support companies in continuing unethical practices.

 

[SakuraSakura]

Re wearing my nice things... today I´m fuming. I wore my rose gold sneakers to the supermarket and they got scratched from having to hold the heavy shopping cart with my foot so it doesn´t "escape" on the uneven parking lot while loading the car... I guess it´s my fate to always look a bit scruffy.

I find that whenever I wear my silk Eileen Fisher tunic I always attract oil stains... sooo infuriating!

 

[DME]

Beautiful, well-organized closet! I love how everything looks so neat and spacious, and the SLG drawer is perfectly organized!

Thank you so much! I put a lot of time and effort into that closet and it’s still one of my favorite places in our house.

ETA: I love inspiration photos, so if anyone else wants to share, I would love to see closet photos!

 

[Sparkletastic]

Not going anywhere but the supermarket means I haven´t worn any of my bags except for the DKNY I´m using as my every day bag at the moment. But at least I haven´t been on the bag hunt at all. No urge, no wanting... my latest bag purchases (from December 21) sit untouched, but on display so I do admire them every day.

I’m trying my best to rotate bags as I run mundane errands. It’s not as easy as I would have thought.

Re wearing my nice things... today I´m fuming. I wore my rose gold sneakers to the supermarket and they got scratched from having to hold the heavy shopping cart with my foot so it doesn´t "escape" on the uneven parking lot while loading the car... I guess it´s my fate to always look a bit scruffy.

Oh no! There are tons of sneaker lovers who have tricks to keep their shoes looking perfect. Try checking out some of those websites / forums for a solution.

My opinion is that there are places where fur is practical because it gets so cold. But vintage, please…more animals don’t need to die simply for a pelt. It is unnecessary and kind of barbaric.

I don’t see how fur is worse than killing animals for leather for bags, shoes, etc. Or for food since we don’t have to eat animal protein.

I absolutely can respect the overall moral conundrum of killing animals for our use but don’t get the cherry picking.

 

[More bags]

I can't believe I didn't show you all before

It's a black Gucci Moto jacket with silk-scarf lining

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Spectacular! Congratulations on your new jacket - the silk scarf lining is gorgeous!

 

[whateve]

I’m trying my best to rotate bags as I run mundane errands. It’s not as easy as I would have thought.
Oh no! There are tons of sneaker lovers who have tricks to keep their shoes looking perfect. Try checking out some of those websites / forums for a solution. I don’t see how fur is worse than killing animals for leather for bags, shoes, etc. Or for food since we don’t have to eat animal protein.

I absolutely can respect the overall moral conundrum of killing animals for our use but don’t get the cherry picking.

Most leather used for bags and shoes is a byproduct of meat production. As long as people eat meat, these animals will be raised for that purpose. If people didn't eat meat, very few people would raise them so they wouldn't exist at all.

Some animals are killed for exotic skins and furs, without the meat being used as well. I think people tend to feel more outrage when they perceive these animals to be wild rather than domesticated. Many furs come from animals raised specifically for their skin.

 

[Katinahat]

I’m trying my best to rotate bags as I run mundane errands. It’s not as easy as I would have thought.
Oh no! There are tons of sneaker lovers who have tricks to keep their shoes looking perfect. Try checking out some of those websites / forums for a solution. I don’t see how fur is worse than killing animals for leather for bags, shoes, etc. Or for food since we don’t have to eat animal protein.

I absolutely can respect the overall moral conundrum of killing animals for our use but don’t get the cherry picking.

Most leather used for bags and shoes is a byproduct of meat production. As long as people eat meat, these animals will be raised for that purpose. If people didn't eat meat, very few people would raise them so they wouldn't exist at all.

Some animals are killed for exotic skins and furs, without the meat being used as well. I think people tend to feel more outrage when they perceive these animals to be wild rather than domesticated. Many furs come from animals raised specifically for their skin.

I believe many wild exotic animals were hunted to near extinction with mass slaughter and horrible practices such as being skinned alive.

I’m no vegetarian and clearly love leather but ethical farming and treatment of animals is essential. Sustainability is such a buzz word these days but most reputable leather manufacturing mentions their standards.