Another one that has completely gone off Belen Echandia!
I too don't buy with the intention to sell on, so resale isn't important and I'm not a huge bag collector. I buy a couple that suit my everyday needs. What originally drew me to this brand was the uniqueness of it, and the fact that I wouldn't see this brand toted all over Europe, compared to more well known/popular brands.
However, after getting my first BE bag which was total joy, soon led to HUGE disappointment. I didn't find the same quality in my other bag, and purses. I found the threaded handles dated and irritable, never staying on my shoulder, the leather to be thinner, and more delicate with hardware easily falling off. IMO, the new bags are a mish-mash of past and present styles, and frankly the customer service is questionable.
I've since branched out and become hugely interested in Mulberry, Hermes and BV (only SLG'S though). Through the PF I've learned so much about these brands, and it has made me re-evaluate what I want to suit MY lifestyle, and dress sense. For me Mulberry and Hermes has the SIMPLICITY and CLASSIC look of what I need in a bag, and more importantly, the QUALITY is outstanding, and if I'm going to drop some money, you better believe it's going to last for YEARS and YEARS!!
Oops, sorry for the epic!!
