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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nyeredzi said:
Oh no! Are you going to unravel it? You can always just say you did it intentionally, lol. You were improvising the color sequence. It was like ... color jazz.

I do use double points for socks. I hate circulars for socks, hard to maneuver such a tiny little circle. I have seen people knit socks on a single set of circulars, but I'd think at some point, like at the toe, it's just too narrow and they'd have to either switch to double points or use 2 circulars. I love circulars for big enough things, like hats or sweaters. All knits, no purls! But if you are comfortable with double points, socks are not hard, especially if you keep the pattern simple. The trickiest part is the heel. Allow me to share my most difficult socks, from a pattern called QBert (hmm, looks like the project name changed to Q ... maybe copyright issue?). In my current life, I'd never attempt these. I'm burned out, and need relaxing yarn projects.

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I love Q-bert! Brings back childhood memories. I know nothing about knitting but these are quite impressive!
 
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880 said:
Textile, non animal;

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treated leather (epsom and other leather that feels plastic coated or metallic)

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Exotic
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Love the outfit with the toile Kelly.
 
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880 said:
Textile, non animal;

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treated leather (epsom and other leather that feels plastic coated or metallic)

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Exotic
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(I think of Buffalo Dalmatian as an exotic )
the BV intarsia Boston bag swirls are lizard
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:loveeyes::loveeyes::loveeyes:
 
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Got the Polene neuf mini in their new peach color. The company changed their dustbags and boxes. They used to be sooo luxurious! IT was one reason I though they had a chance of making it from Contemporary to Luxury status. They are now much cheaper looking and feeling. Probably tried as a cost cutting measure. I think it will save them a bit short term, but not be a good thing for the company long term. So, question for the thread...

How much do you care about the quality of the box and dustbag?

They matter to me. I know it may seem a simple thing, but when I'm paying that much money for a bag I want the 'extra' details to be well taken care of. I think luxury often isn't just about the product itself, but the entire experience.

In love with this new peach color! :loveeyes::loveeyes::loveeyes:

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JenJBS said:
Got the Polene neuf mini in their new peach color. The company changed their dustbags and boxes. They used to be sooo luxurious! IT was one reason I though they had a chance of making it from Contemporary to Luxury status. They are now much cheaper looking and feeling. Probably tried as a cost cutting measure. I think it will save them a bit short term, but not be a good thing for the company long term. So, question for the thread...

How much do you care about the quality of the box and dustbag?

They matter to me. I know it may seem a simple thing, but when I'm paying that much money for a bag I want the 'extra' details to be well taken care of. I think luxury often isn't just about the product itself, but the entire experience.

In love with this new peach color! :loveeyes::loveeyes::loveeyes:

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Thats gorgeous, love the colour. I also care about the box and dustbag - I want the whole package (so to speak), when spending money on a quality item.
 
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880 said:
Textile, non animal;

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treated leather (epsom and other leather that feels plastic coated or metallic)

View attachment 5807526View attachment 5807517View attachment 5807513View attachment 5807523

Exotic
View attachment 5807521View attachment 5807519View attachment 5807520View attachment 5807529
(I think of Buffalo Dalmatian as an exotic )
the BV intarsia Boston bag swirls are lizard
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I love the bags and all your outfits.
 
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JenJBS said:
Got the Polene neuf mini in their new peach color. The company changed their dustbags and boxes. They used to be sooo luxurious! IT was one reason I though they had a chance of making it from Contemporary to Luxury status. They are now much cheaper looking and feeling. Probably tried as a cost cutting measure. I think it will save them a bit short term, but not be a good thing for the company long term. So, question for the thread...

How much do you care about the quality of the box and dustbag?

They matter to me. I know it may seem a simple thing, but when I'm paying that much money for a bag I want the 'extra' details to be well taken care of. I think luxury often isn't just about the product itself, but the entire experience.

In love with this new peach color! :loveeyes::loveeyes::loveeyes:

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I agree! Beautiful bag !
 
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