Hello dear TPF community! Curious what your thoughts are on this topic. I am looking to add a medium/large everyday bag to my collection. Subtle/no logo strongly preferred. Colorwise - tan, beige, taupe, grey. Silver, gunmetal hardware, but open to gold.
For reference I currently own:
- YSL Niki Medium in black faux croc - love it, but it is a bit heavy. Not exactly low key either.
- Gucci Horsebit 1955 Small bag (don’t ever wear it, too small, not my style, plan to sell)
- Balenciaga Neo Classic in “used black” medium (was my go-to for over a year, fell out of love, plan to sell)
- LV Coussin MM in black - i baby this bag, too delicate to be my workhorse.
- LV Coussin PM in Anthracite - leather on this version is a lot sturdier than on the black MM, currently my daily bag, but it does not hold enough and is definitely far from subtle
- LV Maida in Black Empreinte - super practical and comfortable, a bit flashy at times due to LV print on pockets.
- LV Pochette Metis in Empreinte Dune (taupe) - Amazing little crossbody, but a bit small plus the LV logo.
- LV Scala in taupe - basically a pouch/clutch.
- LV Capucines BB in black pleated leather - my “fanciest” definitely not an everyday bag for me. Although it is relatively subtle.
- Proenza Schouler PS1 Medium in Black. Good bag, but I rarely reach for it (can’t explain why). Don’t plan to sell it.
As you can see, most my bags are black.
I tend to carry a lot on a daily basis: phone, headphones, charger, planner, sometimes a laptop, smallish toiletry bag, hand cream, sanitizer, sunglasses, wet wipes, snacks and extra underwear and a diaper or two for my three kids…
LOVE the look of the Celine Belt Bag Mini in Taupe or Grey, but I hear it is heavy. Does it have a staying power? Is it a classic by now. Will it look dated due to trapezoid shape?
Like Celine le 16 in medium, but don’t see a color i like on their website. Maybe the tan? I wonder how this bag is in terms of weight? I see it as an instant classic. Perhaps too formal for a daily bag?
Like the Loewe Puzzle in medium. Tan smooth leather is a good option, but I am more attracted to beige. Beige only comes in grained leather option - not sure I am a fan.
I was also considering the small Givenchy Antigona, but it doesn’t have a single practical pocket; YSL College, but don’t want another chain bag. Looked at Bottega Veneta, but other than the Pouch haven’t fallen in love with any line. I plan to get a new bag once I sell the Gucci and the Balenciaga
Thank you so much in advance for all your advice
For reference I currently own:
- YSL Niki Medium in black faux croc - love it, but it is a bit heavy. Not exactly low key either.
- Gucci Horsebit 1955 Small bag (don’t ever wear it, too small, not my style, plan to sell)
- Balenciaga Neo Classic in “used black” medium (was my go-to for over a year, fell out of love, plan to sell)
- LV Coussin MM in black - i baby this bag, too delicate to be my workhorse.
- LV Coussin PM in Anthracite - leather on this version is a lot sturdier than on the black MM, currently my daily bag, but it does not hold enough and is definitely far from subtle
- LV Maida in Black Empreinte - super practical and comfortable, a bit flashy at times due to LV print on pockets.
- LV Pochette Metis in Empreinte Dune (taupe) - Amazing little crossbody, but a bit small plus the LV logo.
- LV Scala in taupe - basically a pouch/clutch.
- LV Capucines BB in black pleated leather - my “fanciest” definitely not an everyday bag for me. Although it is relatively subtle.
- Proenza Schouler PS1 Medium in Black. Good bag, but I rarely reach for it (can’t explain why). Don’t plan to sell it.
As you can see, most my bags are black.
I tend to carry a lot on a daily basis: phone, headphones, charger, planner, sometimes a laptop, smallish toiletry bag, hand cream, sanitizer, sunglasses, wet wipes, snacks and extra underwear and a diaper or two for my three kids…
LOVE the look of the Celine Belt Bag Mini in Taupe or Grey, but I hear it is heavy. Does it have a staying power? Is it a classic by now. Will it look dated due to trapezoid shape?
Like Celine le 16 in medium, but don’t see a color i like on their website. Maybe the tan? I wonder how this bag is in terms of weight? I see it as an instant classic. Perhaps too formal for a daily bag?
Like the Loewe Puzzle in medium. Tan smooth leather is a good option, but I am more attracted to beige. Beige only comes in grained leather option - not sure I am a fan.
I was also considering the small Givenchy Antigona, but it doesn’t have a single practical pocket; YSL College, but don’t want another chain bag. Looked at Bottega Veneta, but other than the Pouch haven’t fallen in love with any line. I plan to get a new bag once I sell the Gucci and the Balenciaga
Thank you so much in advance for all your advice
. Whenever I feel like using a flap bag, I tend to reach for my Chanel Boy or PM Noir in Empriente and, therefore, there is never really a point where I feel like “This is a perfect moment to use my Celine Belt” 
. It’s a gorgeous bag though and in my preferred colour (I absolute adore gray) but , alas, not as used as it should and could have been. Hope this makes sense 
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