2023 Resolution: Shopping my Own Bags and SLG Collection

[Vintage Leather]

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.

 

[BowieFan1971]

I don’t think I’m old (although the Knight is rather quick to point out my grey hairs) but handbags make me feel old.

My current complaint? Hermes.

So I was reading the blog post about the best grab-and-go Hermes bags, and … they’re all ugly. I’m not talking about the Kelly Depeche. And the WoCs are … inoffensive?

But do you remember the Jean Paul Gaultier days, when bag experiments resulted in things like the Jypsiere, or the Massai, or the Lindy? Not like some weird halted fission reaction were two SLG half-melted into each other.

Back in my day, designers designed bags. Galliano for Dior and Tom Ford for Gucci and JPG for Hermes and Philo for Chloe and Marc Jacobs for LV and even seasonal Chanels would play around a little and … and handbags were fun… “back in the day”.

I think houses are so focused on having an of the moment “It” bag or on being “classic” that they are not taking the risks required to create something iconic. I get stopped every time I wear my Sac Camail, which was a Gaultier-era Hermes creation, but it would never be made now. It has too distinctive of a design. But that is exactly what makes a bag iconic. Iconic bags are risky bags that pay off and set a style that defines a house.

 

[dcooney4]

I had dropped off the mini papillon that came in the papillon 30 at the consignment shop. It went right away as a purse. Not sure how I am going to count it in my outs. It was never used. I am glad it went to someone who will actually use it.

 

[whateve]

I had dropped off the mini papillon that came in the papillon 30 at the consignment shop. It went right away as a purse. Not sure how I am going to count it in my outs. It was never used. I am glad it went to someone who will actually use it.

Congratulations! When something like this happens to me, I count it as reducing the cost of the bag, if you keep track of that.

 

[dcooney4]

Congratulations! When something like this happens to me, I count it as reducing the cost of the bag, if you keep track of that.

I do keep track of the ones I paid for as far as the original price, I don’t do cost per wear. Though I did immediately think how much less the mother bag now cost me all these years later.

 

[dcooney4]

I am just happy it will be worn. I love the 30 but could never think what to use the little one for.

 

[whateve]

I do keep track of the ones I paid for as far as the original price, I don’t do cost per wear. Though I did immediately think how much less the mother bag now cost me all these years later.

I don't do cost per wear either but I do keep track of what I paid and calculate profit/loss when I sell something. A few times I've bought a set of several items on ebay, sold the things I didn't want and ended up basically keeping the thing I wanted for free.

 

[dcooney4]

I don't do cost per wear either but I do keep track of what I paid and calculate profit/loss when I sell something. A few times I've bought a set of several items on ebay, sold the things I didn't want and ended up basically keeping the thing I wanted for free.

You are my hero. Very rarely do I make a profit. I bought a fun NWT metallic mz wallace for almost full price and sold my barely worn anthracite metallic one for a lot less to make room for it. The old Lv are the only ones I find you don't you don't take a loss on. The ones I still have, I am not selling. I don't own any Hermes.

 

[baghabitz34]

My contribution for brown week.

The warm taupes:

Coach Charlie bucket, MJ Maverick, mini MJ tote in twine
The cooler taupes:

MJ tote in cement, MCM Boston in urban taupe, Fendi Sunshine Shopper in grey

Large Fleuron Swann in taupe

 

[baghabitz34]

The browns:

Both Polene - full-size Neuf in camel, Huit in cognac

Both Fleuron - medium Swann in brown smooth leather, large Swann in caramel

AoL Harper in tan

 

[baghabitz34]

Browns cont:

LV NeoNoe in mono & caramel

MJ tote in argan oil

Gucci Ophidia tote

KS Toujours in warm gingerbread

 

[dcooney4]

Just received this mini tote from WP standard. I thought it would have a more even coloring but it is a cute little size and a good price. It should get a nice patina if I hold on to it long enough. I don’t often do handheld only.

 

[dcooney4]

Browns cont:
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LV NeoNoe in mono & caramel
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MJ tote in argan oil
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Gucci Ophidia tote
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KS Toujours in warm gingerbread

Gorgeous browns and tans!

 

[Jereni]

Making it in just under the wire with my browns! Also including my taupes that lean beige.

 

[dcooney4]

Making it in just under the wire with my browns! Also including my taupes that lean beige.

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What is the cream colored one in the front?

 

[Jereni]

Browns cont:
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LV NeoNoe in mono & caramel
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MJ tote in argan oil
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Gucci Ophidia tote
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KS Toujours in warm gingerbread

Amazing bags all around. I especially like the Kate Spade - it’s very charming. This is the kind of ‘inspired by’ design that still manages to be its own thing. Like I feel it’s influenced by the Birkin, but the double spades are interesting and different, while at the same time being decidedly ‘Kate Spade.’