Love, love the look of LV Capucines, the off-white color ( I think its called Milk). I went to the store and asked to hold it and instantly knew I would never wear it. It was so heavy and delicate. And its hand-carry only. I have no idea how someone carries that much weight by hand all day! The bag is amazing though.
Bags that you absolutely love but never could bring yourself to carry?
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Frankly a Birkin or Kelly. I love the look but would probably dread carrying it. Heavy as hell empty let alone with stuff. Wish i could pull the trigger but dreading to carry is stopping me! Good for the wallet!
Answering this just in terms of bags I do have:
I don't have any valuable bags I don't carry. I do, however, have a ton of cheap bags I'm very attached to that turned out to be impractical or goofy looking to carry - mostly bought on vacation to cheap places. Some of these I regret buying and some I definitely do not:
- Colorblocked suede envelope clutch in green, white, teal - Vietnam
- Large colorblocked suede envelope clutch / shoulder bag in red, orange, brown, ivory - Vietnam
- Ridiculous canvas / upcycled milk pouches saddlebag - Vietnam
- Camel-tone leather boston bag from small leather goods maker in Ethiopia
- Fabric tote - India
The envelopes are from Vietnam; fantastic leather, but terrible strap quality; I am thinking of cutting them off and replacing with chains or ribbons. The $10 upcycled mik pouch saddlebag, which is SO cute, I do regret: if I'd gotten a pouchette in same fabric instead, I'd be taking it everywhere. These are all taking up space in my closet. Souvenir bags are so impractical in actual life.
I don't have any valuable bags I don't carry. I do, however, have a ton of cheap bags I'm very attached to that turned out to be impractical or goofy looking to carry - mostly bought on vacation to cheap places. Some of these I regret buying and some I definitely do not:
- Colorblocked suede envelope clutch in green, white, teal - Vietnam
- Large colorblocked suede envelope clutch / shoulder bag in red, orange, brown, ivory - Vietnam
- Ridiculous canvas / upcycled milk pouches saddlebag - Vietnam
- Camel-tone leather boston bag from small leather goods maker in Ethiopia
- Fabric tote - India
The envelopes are from Vietnam; fantastic leather, but terrible strap quality; I am thinking of cutting them off and replacing with chains or ribbons. The $10 upcycled mik pouch saddlebag, which is SO cute, I do regret: if I'd gotten a pouchette in same fabric instead, I'd be taking it everywhere. These are all taking up space in my closet. Souvenir bags are so impractical in actual life.
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Love this Thread, Enjoyed reading all the comments.
I am a Bagaholic, it's becoming an issue that my mom suggested that I should probably see a consultant.
However I act very careful about buying a handbag, if I feel the urge to by one I usually spend two weeks watching all these fabulous "whats in my bag" videos and reviews on specific design I'm interested in.
So, I never bought a bag to have it seat in my closet most of the time, however I can never picture myself carrying a Balenciaga as it doesn't suit my style...although I'm absolutely in LOVE with Hermes, but I like to have them at least 5 years from now as they are a bit too structured and serious for my age and body shape....I have convinced myself to not think about it with purchasing a Prada saffiano instead.
I am a Bagaholic, it's becoming an issue that my mom suggested that I should probably see a consultant.
However I act very careful about buying a handbag, if I feel the urge to by one I usually spend two weeks watching all these fabulous "whats in my bag" videos and reviews on specific design I'm interested in.
So, I never bought a bag to have it seat in my closet most of the time, however I can never picture myself carrying a Balenciaga as it doesn't suit my style...although I'm absolutely in LOVE with Hermes, but I like to have them at least 5 years from now as they are a bit too structured and serious for my age and body shape....I have convinced myself to not think about it with purchasing a Prada saffiano instead.
Chanel GST. I think it's gorgeous but on the other hand - chain straps that are so short the bag sits so high under my arm I could never get anything in or out without taking the whole bag off my shoulder, no real closure, thick leather, very very heavy, visible branding - all big no-no's in my book! I think I'd go mad within the first fifteen mins if I tried to haul a GST around...
LV Alma. I think its a beautiful bag especially in Epi but cant see myself carrying this bag. I dont do hand carry and although you can place a strap to it I dont like the look of it.