2023 Resolution: Shopping my Own Bags and SLG Collection

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A long standing tradition in this thread is to remind ourselves of how wonderful our own collections are by showcasing them. We can see how far we have come, collection wise, and we reminded that we have all (or most of) what we need making it easier to shop our own closets.



• New theme weeks start each Sunday

• Don’t jump ahead but, if you miss a week, please do show your bags “late”.

• Show bags individually or in a group

• You do NOT have to wear the bags that week

• For added fun, show old pictures from previous years to demonstrate how you have curated it over time.

• This is completely voluntary. There is no pressure to post at any time.





So what are the showcases? In the Fall, we group our bags by makers! Feel free to show bags, small leather goods, or however it is easiest to organize!

August 13 - Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta

August 20 - Burberry, Celine

August 27 - Coach, Chanel

September 3 - Chloe, Dior

September 10 - Dooney & Bourke, Fendi

September 17 - Ferragamo, Givenchy

September 24 - Goyard, Gucci

October 1 - Hermes, Kate Spade

October 8 - Loewe, Longchamp

October 15 - Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs

October 22 - Michael Kors, Miu Miu

October 29 - Mulberry, Prada

November 5 - Proenza Schouler, Rebecca Minkoff

November 12 - Saint Laurent, Tods

November 19 - Tory Burch, Valentino

November 26 - Bags by Jewelers: Bulgari, Cartier, Tiffany Co, Van Cleef & Arpels. Alternatively, the pillboxes, compacts and other lovelies made by jewelers that fit in your bag.

December 3 - independent artisans and custom bags.
 
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papertiger said:
Thank you for the suggestions. Unfortunately, I don't really tan. I actually have a high colour and there are only a few colours/shades/tints that look off on me. No one should actually wear their shadow colours IMO. I have a picture of me at about 12 wearing a beautiful silk silver-grey-lilac blouse, and I look like a ghost, everyone comments on it, it's actually very scary.

That dress must have been a knock-down price, I don't know why I would have ever bought it otherwise. Grey is OK, lavender is OK, but greyed-lavender is really awful (on me). But it's an interesting journey. Last year, I turned an, as yet unworn, light beige beaded Etro skirt into a caramel one with tea, and that went quite well, and I've been wearing it since.

My philosophy is that no garment in any wardrobe should be trouble. The dress is very beautiful, just the wrong colour and unlike bags I can change it so I probably will.
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Please go ahead and change the colour! I feel the energy!
 
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Looking at this picture, I have to wonder if there's a bit of overlap or similarity here, but I do love these brown bags. If I had to let one go, it might be the Joanne flap (not that I am thinking of doing that).
I have a few other brown bags -- the Jumbo in dark brown, and some D&B florentine bags. Will need to assemble them for a group pic later this week.
 
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My browns. Same as last year.
These 3 are rare vintage Coach, made in the 60s and 70s, the pride of my collection.
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The two on the left are vintage Coach but not as rare as those above. The one on the right is Dooney & Bourke.
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More recent Coach, ranging from 2012 to 2007.
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My only taupe bag. Not a color I would usually be drawn to but this one has a hint of purple. I haven't carried this one in awhile. I bought it partly because I thought the cloth strap would be more comfortable than leather but it is hard to keep clean. I'm considering chopping it off and getting a replacement strap but I think it will be hard to find something matching or coordinating.
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whateve said:
My browns. Same as last year.
These 3 are rare vintage Coach, made in the 60s and 70s, the pride of my collection.
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The two on the left are vintage Coach but not as rare as those above. The one on the right is Dooney & Bourke.
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More recent Coach, ranging from 2012 to 2007.
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My only taupe bag. Not a color I would usually be drawn to but this one has a hint of purple. I haven't carried this one in awhile. I bought it partly because I thought the cloth strap would be more comfortable than leather but it is hard to keep clean. I'm considering chopping it off and getting a replacement strap but I think it will be hard to find something matching or coordinating.
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All your vintage Coaches are so wonderful down to the rich shades of leather.
 
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Purses & Perfumes said:
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Looking at this picture, I have to wonder if there's a bit of overlap or similarity here, but I do love these brown bags. If I had to let one go, it might be the Joanne flap (not that I am thinking of doing that).
I have a few other brown bags -- the Jumbo in dark brown, and some D&B florentine bags. Will need to assemble them for a group pic later this week.
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I think they're different enough, the Tempête is more formal, the F the bag on the right more casual-smart for the shoulder and then the middle F not only has shw but has a could-be-casual/could-be-formal quality. They are are KO with impeccable taste.

I wish I hadn't sold so many of my saddle leather tan bags, now I think I only have my Bolide and for Summer I love a tan bag.
 
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whateve said:
My browns. Same as last year.
These 3 are rare vintage Coach, made in the 60s and 70s, the pride of my collection.
View attachment 5760180
The two on the left are vintage Coach but not as rare as those above. The one on the right is Dooney & Bourke.
View attachment 5760183
More recent Coach, ranging from 2012 to 2007.
View attachment 5760185

My only taupe bag. Not a color I would usually be drawn to but this one has a hint of purple. I haven't carried this one in awhile. I bought it partly because I thought the cloth strap would be more comfortable than leather but it is hard to keep clean. I'm considering chopping it off and getting a replacement strap but I think it will be hard to find something matching or coordinating.
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Lov the vintage Coach bags and the Dooney satchel.
 
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Purses & Perfumes said:
View attachment 5760131
Looking at this picture, I have to wonder if there's a bit of overlap or similarity here, but I do love these brown bags. If I had to let one go, it might be the Joanne flap (not that I am thinking of doing that).
I have a few other brown bags -- the Jumbo in dark brown, and some D&B florentine bags. Will need to assemble them for a group pic later this week.
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What is the middle bag?
 
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