Advice for 1st everyday premier bag

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#18
beccaboo1234 said:
Thank you so much for the response! What lovely choices :smile:
I'd never heard of Just Campagne or Pickett London - beautiful looking leather bags and very elegant and simple. The Bellechasse is a beautiful bag and a great suggestion thank you! As is the GV3.
I love Clare V and the simple tote is so chic but I'm looking for something with longer straps to carry on my shoulders.
The Papier is a great option - do you think I can find one without the little tassels? Maybe I can just cut them off lol.
The Albion is so beautiful! I don't know why I didn't think about it before - but I think I like the look of the small one as my crossbody bag.
I really appreciate the suggestions! I should go see some of these bags in person (the ones still in season)
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Glad you liked looking at them! You can definitely remove the tassels from the Balenciaga, and I don't even think you have to cut them so you could put them back in case you're ever looking to resell.
I forgot to add the Alexander Mcqueen box bag. I think I've even seen them in Saks Off 5th for a great price!
 
#19
If you like Céline and minimalism there is also the small Trio as a little crossbody. It’s bigger than a WOC but very versatile (you can snap the front and back pouches together to make a clutch or snap one off as a small clutch in your tote bag.)
 
#20
beccaboo1234 said:
Hello fellow bag lovers,
I am trying to solicit some advice for my first premier bag that I will wear everyday. I have purchased mostly pre-loved premier and mostly for gifts for my mother/sister. I have gifted my mother and sister pre loved bags from Miu Miu and Dior, and have purchased a vintage LV Saumur 35 that I ended up giving to my mother because I found the mono a little too flashy for my taste. I have found my taste to be pretty minimalist, and I am the type of person to wear 1 or 2 bags into the ground rather than have many different bags and switch them up daily. The bags I tend to wear are 1. Tote bags or similar for work and 2. WOC/ small crossbody for when I am not at work. My current bags are a stone colored basic tote from Cuyana that I got as a gift from my BF and use for work daily, and a black vegan leather crossbody from Aritzia that I love because its carefree and minimalist and not flashy at all. I am in the market to replace both of these bags and would love some advice. A little about me:
-I don't really like bags that are too flashy/ in-your-face. i.e. the Gucci Marmont bags and Chanel classic flap are a little bit much for my taste. However, I do like the look of this Gucci petite Marmont WOC https://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/gucc...0_cat000730_cat2880735_cat6170735_cat47730732
and the Chanel WOC in black with SHW https://www.chanel.com/us/fashion/p/A84370Y3335094305/wallet-on-chain-calfskin-gold-tone-metal/. I feel both of these have logos that are small enough that aren't as recognizable from far away.
- I like the look of all-black bags like this Saint Laurent https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/saint-...ds/Saint Laurent/All Saint Laurent&color=nero because the logo isn't as flashy when it blends into the bag. I also have the exact same thing in a cardholder that was my first premier boutique purchase.
- I work in retail and can't afford to constantly buy new bags, so I want my new bags to be classic and relevant for at least a couple years. Also, I am very carefree with my bags and do not want a bag that will need to be babied in any way. I understand that bags will be scratched, etc and I don't care that much, but I don't want to ruin a very expensive bag that doesn't fit my lifestyle.
- I would like to keep each bag around or under $1600. I don't mind buying good condition preloved or new, and I don't really care about resell value since I plan on wearing it into the ground so to speak.
-It doesn't have to be a current style. i.e. I like the look of the Saint Laurent Betty that was around a few years ago because its a nice bag and isn't instantly recognizable because I don't feel like it was super popular when it came out.
-I really get the most use out of black bags so I think I would like to keep both bags black.
I am open to suggestions from contemporary designers as well! I am by no means a brand snob and have seen some lovely Strathberry and Mansur Gavriel pieces. Ultimately I want bags that make my heart sing and I prefer not to have the same bag as everyone else. I wear a lot of black and like to look fashionable but not too trendy. I am young (mid 20s) and would like bags that are age-appropriate for me. Also, not really relevant, but I work at Sak's and would like to take advantage of my employee discount. However, I am also open to paying full price for the bag(s) of my dreams! Sorry this post is so long and thank you for taking the time to read it! Any advice is greatly appreciated.
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I will say your tastes in purses are much like mine...I like them classy and understated and here will be my recommendation based on my purses that I love and wear all the time

Givenchy nightingale
Balenciaga city metallic edge in silver
Chloe paraty although am not sure if this is still made
 
#21
renee_nyc said:
If you like Céline and minimalism there is also the small Trio as a little crossbody. It’s bigger than a WOC but very versatile (you can snap the front and back pouches together to make a clutch or snap one off as a small clutch in your tote bag.)
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I remember looking at the Trio a few years back and liking the look, but I think I want something with one deeper pouch rather than 3 shallow ones. Thank you for the suggestion though!
 
#22
bussbuss said:
I will say your tastes in purses are much like mine...I like them classy and understated and here will be my recommendation based on my purses that I love and wear all the time

Givenchy nightingale
Balenciaga city metallic edge in silver
Chloe paraty although am not sure if this is still made
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I do like the look of the nightingale and paraty on others but I think I’m looking for a more structured crossbody than these which are more satchel-like. The City bag is definitely a classic, but I think I want something less recognizable. Thank you so much for your suggestions though!
 
#23
For the crossbody bag, a good option may be a mini bag/WOC from Ferragamo. There are a few nice simple classic styles and would definitely be within the budget you specified. The Saffiano leather in particular is very durable and easy to maintain, and does not show much wear and tear at all. For an everyday (or every weekend) bag it will last you a very long time.
 
#24
Cubey said:
For the crossbody bag, a good option may be a mini bag/WOC from Ferragamo. There are a few nice simple classic styles and would definitely be within the budget you specified. The Saffiano leather in particular is very durable and easy to maintain, and does not show much wear and tear at all. For an everyday (or every weekend) bag it will last you a very long time.
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I do like the quality of Ferragamo bags for the price. I've yet to see any without bows or big logos though. If you can recommend one without a bow or the Ferragamo logo on the front I think I would really like that :) thank you for your suggestion
 
#25
beccaboo1234 said:
I do like the quality of Ferragamo bags for the price. I've yet to see any without bows or big logos though. If you can recommend one without a bow or the Ferragamo logo on the front I think I would really like that :smile: thank you for your suggestion
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Yes their current collection all seem to have bows and giant logos for some reason! I don’t like those huge logos hmmm...
Perhaps something like this (with only the small double gancio logos)?
https://www.farfetch.com/au/shoppin...MIxqnwmYvX3QIVEbaWCh3sBgLQEAQYByABEgJ64_D_BwE
 
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My advice is Celine! If your Saks has a Celine boutique, just go in and try various things on. I find that their bags are pretty to look at, but really become “wow” once you are wearing one! Their bags are so beautifully made, and feel luxurious. They are understated but still known to people who know bags. Never flashy. You won’t be disappointed!
 
#30
beccaboo1234 said:
I like this a lot. It seems more expensive than their current WOCs though, doesn’t it? The majority i’ve seen of them have been in the $500-800 range.
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I’m glad you like the bag :)
I think the pricing may have been affected by the different locations/currencies? The price is showing up on my screen as AUD$972 (Farfetch Australia site), and the current WOCs and mini bags are selling on the Ferragamo Australia site for around AUD $800 to $1.5k.
 
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