Any non-Chanel WOC lovers? In the market for a WOC.

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aderynamara

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Hi!

I'm looking for non-traditional WOC options, i.e. not the Chanel one and not the YSL one. Neither really suits my style. I'm open to something a bit bigger than a WOC, but mainly want something big enough to hold a phone, a mini wallet, and another wallet's worth of volume. A detachable chain is a must, as is a magnetic closure, and ideally I'd want a classic, neutral semi-formal/semi-casual design in a hard wearing material. I'm 5' 7'' for reference. I find that the BV one and the Ferragamo one are both a bit long for my taste. Open to both a leather or a chain strap. Ones I've looked at and like the style of, the Diorama WOC (not the Croisiere wallet), the Givenchy Pandora, the PS1 styled one, the Miss Dior Promenade, the Gucci plain leather one. I really don't like the shape of the Prada one, prefer a larger, more square shape like the Chanel or PS1.

Would love to hear about WOCs y'all have used and loved! Looking forward to many different suggestions. Thanks in advance!
 
I have a Ralph Lauren WOC which I love to bits. It's a leather similar to LV Epi and it has a chain strap. It holds a ton - compact, lipstick, small phone + wallet stuff - and looks nice. For what it's worth, Mulberry also has a WOC that's pretty nice but I can't say much about their current quality on leathers or worksmanship.
 
Thanks for the recs! I'll checkout the Ralph Lauren and the Dior! Do they have magnetic closures? @Pagan and @sonicxml, how's the wear and tear on the Dior?
I don't have this specific style, also I don't carry my Dior woc that often so I cannot really speak of the wear and tear. If you get it in dark patent leather it should be pretty good. I am not sure if it comes in grained calf skin yet but I think there will be more colors and leather choices available.
 
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Thanks for the recs! I'll checkout the Ralph Lauren and the Dior! Do they have magnetic closures? @Pagan and @sonicxml, how's the wear and tear on the Dior?
Yes, it has a magnetic closure. I’ve only had the bag for a few weeks; I carried it on a recent cruise each evening and really liked it; the light lambskin really worried me at first but it’s not as delicate as I initially thought it would be. I really like the inserts as well; they work in other bags.

If it comes out in a black calfskin, I could easily be seduced into buying another. I went in for a Diorama WOC and much preferred this one. It’s roomier.
 
I have really liked the Mulberry Bayswater clutch, which looks like a long wallet with a gusseted bottom. It has typical WOC features (bill pockets, credit card slots, coin zipper area) but can also easily fit my IPhone 6 Plus a lip balm or gloss and my keys. It has a detachable chain strap, but has been discontinued and replaced by the Small Darley, which I have not seen in person.
 
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