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.

 

[papertiger]

OMG, where is the fainting emoji when I need it? Such a gorgeous array of bags! And that jacket!

Thank you!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Sorry, this week has been a rollercoaster

Obviously in no particular order at all

L > R, top to bottom
All Gucci:
Aviation blue Large NBTH, Jade Med Horsebit Chain Shoulder bag (RG HW), Ruby Med Suede Lady-Web
Black canvas tan leather trim Half-moon Hobo, Flora Nice Tote (bought in Nice!) Prussian Large blue python Catherine, Grey Large NBTH
Vintage Brown croc TH & green croc chain, Red suede Med Punch TH, Green Calf-hair Blondie, Pink Small Interlocking, vintage Black silk accordion pleat evening bag


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[cowgirlsboots]

L > R, top to bottom
All Gucci:

Black satin and crystal Small 1973 evening bag on chain, Malachite 1973 with G-detail (one of my favourites) vintage silver minaudière
Violet lizard Hysteria/Mirage/1976/Silver Romy cluses, Red Med Aphrodite, Anamalier Med Bright, Velvet Baiadera-stripe 1955,
SO Black Med BTH, Beige Med Bold BTH, Black crocodile Aviatrix (with white contrasting stitching).


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The search function is not working for me today. Not pictured, Chalk Small Horse bit chain shoulder bag, Black travel tote bag (with white contrast stitching) Olive Large Bouvier (like a Jackie but flatter) and Tabasco Med Horse-bit Chain Hobo, can't think what else.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

OMG, where is the fainting emoji when I need it? Such a gorgeous array of bags! And that jacket!

All the Gucci beauty made me speechless, so I ended up commenting with simple hearts...

 

[Evia]

I am not worthy to own that jacket!

My uncle bought it for me in Cannes (a real uncle, not a weird uncle )

The jacket is fabulous, what a gift! you have a wonderful collection of Gucci PT

 

[papertiger]

The jacket is fabulous, what a gift! you have a wonderful collection of Gucci PT

Yes, thank you, I'm very lucky

 

[dcooney4]

Sorry, this week has been a rollercoaster

Obviously in no particular order at all

L > R, top to bottom
All Gucci:
Aviation blue Large NBTH, Jade Med Horsebit Chain Shoulder bag (RG HW), Ruby Med Suede Lady-Web
Black canvas tan leather trim Half-moon Hobo, Flora Nice Tote (bought in Nice!) Prussian Large blue python Catherine, Grey Large NBTH
Vintage Brown croc TH & green croc chain, Red suede Med Punch TH, Green Calf-hair Blondie, Pink Small Interlocking, vintage Black silk accordion pleat evening bag


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Stunning! Absolutely Stunning!

 

[dcooney4]

L > R, top to bottom
All Gucci:

Black satin and crystal Small 1973 evening bag on chain, Malachite 1973 with G-detail (one of my favourites) vintage silver minaudière
Violet lizard Hysteria/Mirage/1976/Silver Romy cluses, Red Med Aphrodite, Anamalier Med Bright, Velvet Baiadera-stripe 1955,
SO Black Med BTH, Beige Med Bold BTH, Black crocodile Aviatrix (with white contrasting stitching).


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The search function is not working for me today. Not pictured, Chalk Small Horse bit chain shoulder bag, Black travel tote bag (with white contrast stitching) Olive Large Bouvier (like a Jackie but flatter) and Tabasco Med Horse-bit Chain Hobo, can't think what else.

Love love love!

 

[papertiger]

Stunning! Absolutely Stunning!

 

[More bags]

Sorry, this week has been a rollercoaster

Obviously in no particular order at all

L > R, top to bottom
All Gucci:
Aviation blue Large NBTH, Jade Med Horsebit Chain Shoulder bag (RG HW), Ruby Med Suede Lady-Web
Black canvas tan leather trim Half-moon Hobo, Flora Nice Tote (bought in Nice!) Prussian Large blue python Catherine, Grey Large NBTH
Vintage Brown croc TH & green croc chain, Red suede Med Punch TH, Green Calf-hair Blondie, Pink Small Interlocking, vintage Black silk accordion pleat evening bag


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L > R, top to bottom
All Gucci:

Black satin and crystal Small 1973 evening bag on chain, Malachite 1973 with G-detail (one of my favourites) vintage silver minaudière
Violet lizard Hysteria/Mirage/1976/Silver Romy cluses, Red Med Aphrodite, Anamalier Med Bright, Velvet Baiadera-stripe 1955,
SO Black Med BTH, Beige Med Bold BTH, Black crocodile Aviatrix (with white contrasting stitching).


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The search function is not working for me today. Not pictured, Chalk Small Horse bit chain shoulder bag, Black travel tote bag (with white contrast stitching) Olive Large Bouvier (like a Jackie but flatter) and Tabasco Med Horse-bit Chain Hobo, can't think what else.

Absolutely gorgeous bags, jacket, photos, and amazing range of styles and colours. I’m sorry your week was a rollercoaster, and I hope your weekend allows you some recovery.

 

[papertiger]

Absolutely gorgeous bags, jacket, photos, and amazing range of styles and colours. I’m sorry your week was a rollercoaster, and I hope your weekend allows you some recovery.

Thank you!

I apologies to all for the miss-mash, I wanted to find the lesser known ones and take pics (why is 'Search' not working?) and I wanted to group them more aesthetically.

But hey, now you know what a mess my wardrobe looks like. I know where everything is because I don't group by colour (I do it by brand, category and occasion).

Spoiler: Rollercoaster life update

DH has been diagnosed with a bad illness this week (I haven't even told my family) and I have a permanent knot in my stomach. More hospital visits and feeling very helpless to come I suppose. Too much to even go there.

On the other hand, I had 100% PDR rating at work after my first year in a new job - and I was told that's the first time anyone has ever had 100%. I would feel too guilty to share with DH, and I can't share at work because it would feel like bragging, esp. if someone didn't do some well.

On the other hand my next route canal treatment is going to cost well over £1K over average, because it has to be done by one of two dentists in the country (average price is about £350 private). I have the money, but it's definitely a bl**dy dent in my Winter wardrobe money. On the other hand, I'm lucky the specialist gave me the appointment. On the other hand, he's fixing what another (bad) dentist did, and I've had a lot of that. So far my teeth have cost me over £20K this year and the work's not over.

Bag wise I have another that needs to go. A small white tote. Anyone knows why on earth I bought a small, soft, white leather tote? Not big enough to shop with, not small enough to be a cute, hand-held mini, handles too short for my shoulder even with no jacket, too soft to carry with too little in, no pockets, no lining and WHITE . I suppose it may be good to carry water and lunch(?) but I wish it had longer handles.

I have two bags to repair as well. One is DH's Marc Jacobs messenger I bought for him, and he loves it, and the other is my Kurt Geiger Kensington bottle carrier (DH bought it for me a few years ago). Both sentimental.

Do any of you bother with repairs for bags that are not worth much?

 

[stacy_natalie]

If you like Paris and are having a very tight itinerary this time you should definetely plan to come back with more time to simply be in the moment and experience the vibes of the city.

Yes, that would definitely be the plan when I return there. We did and saw so much in a week I have no complaints other than I would've liked a bit more time for shopping (had very little) and to just peruse a couple of areas we didn't spend too much time in. Next time will also venture outside the city to visit Giverny and the champagne region. All in all, it was an amazing trip!

 

[stacy_natalie]

Sorry, this week has been a rollercoaster

Obviously in no particular order at all

L > R, top to bottom
All Gucci:
Aviation blue Large NBTH, Jade Med Horsebit Chain Shoulder bag (RG HW), Ruby Med Suede Lady-Web
Black canvas tan leather trim Half-moon Hobo, Flora Nice Tote (bought in Nice!) Prussian Large blue python Catherine, Grey Large NBTH
Vintage Brown croc TH & green croc chain, Red suede Med Punch TH, Green Calf-hair Blondie, Pink Small Interlocking, vintage Black silk accordion pleat evening bag


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I know you are a Gucci connoisseur but I didn't know the breadth of your collection and love the variety of colors, eras, etc. It goes without saying that your collection is fab! I enjoyed that you mentioned the Malachite from 1973 (same vintage as me lol) is one of your favorites.... I am curious about a few other faves if you had to do a top 5 list.

 

[papertiger]

I know you are a Gucci connoisseur but I didn't know the breadth of your collection and love the variety of colors, eras, etc. It goes without saying that your collection is fab! I enjoyed that you mentioned the Malachite from 1973 (same vintage as me lol) is one of your favorites.... I am curious about a few other faves if you had to do a top 5 list.

Thank you so much.

So the bags were called 1973 after the hardware and design. They came out in AW12.

I would love to have such a bag from 1973 in such condition, although then I wouldn't dare use it

 

[stacy_natalie]

Just got back from Paris (truly the trip of a lifetime and filled with gorgeous handbag eye candy) and am getting caught up. Just pulled out all my Gucci stuff and thought easiest to take 1 group photo. Don't mind rolled up dining room rug from when I had water heater leak... still waiting for insurance to resolve that!



ETA: I forgot to include my Gucci tiger WOC (adding photo).