Bags that are "you" and bags that are NOT "you"

[Bagatha Christie]

This is a great thread! Thank you. Giving me an entertainment break during my insomnia.

so me:
1. Crossbody bags with a double strap so you can turn them more formal-
2. celine box and trotteur - so pretty
3. Marni pannier -fun and versatile - Marni in general are underrated IMHO
4. Backpacks - Useful - never owned a designer one unless you count berghaus lol
5. Fendi - really creative though I’ve only owned a baguette and it was quite heavy for a mini.
6. bags just big enough to fit a paperback in
7. Carrying a canvas or string bag for all the other stuff I amass with my little cute crossbody
8. Snazzy, silly evening bags - why not?

not me
1. Open bags = fear
2. Longchamp le pliage, LV neverfull and noe- won’t stay on my shoulder!
3. Rockies, celine luggage, peekaboo, Falabellas - I’m too weak lol
4. Lambskin- clumsy too
5. Big logos - I feel awkward with these when I’m not in the city.
6. Buying a birkin or Kelly- the performance anxiety!

 

[Bagatha Christie]

I think you'll like Aspinal of London's styles


I love the following styles:

• Slouchy hobos, totes, or shoulder bags in a smooshy leather and neutral colour (exceptions are dark green and purple)
• Bags with top handle and crossbody strap
• Vintage styles with a modern twist
• Bohemian styles

The following is not for me:

• Bags with zipper tails exposed (exceptions: Balenciaga bags)
• Saffiano leather
• Bags where the crossbody strap can only be attached to the ring where the handles are attached, rather than having separate crossbody rings
• Heavy bags
• Stiff, rigid bucket bags where it can't close all the way

Bags that I like:

• Balenciaga City
• Most of The Row bags
• Bottega Veneta bags from Tomas Maier's era
• Most of Aspinal of London bags
• Most of Polene bags
• Chloe Faye and Paraty
• Proenza Schouler PS1
• Mulberry Alexa

I agree that zipper tails are a curse, I dunno how bal does it.
I also love green & purple.