I have never thought of myself as a bag person. Carried a chain wallet for most of my youth, and pretty much buy exclusively at thrift stores. I own and wear (and sell) a lot of vintage, though, and vintage handbags (including one absolutely beautiful 1950s black alligator bag from Saks) were apparently a gateway drug. I'm still not sure I'm a bag person; maybe more of a high quality steals person, but in addition to my small
Coach collection, I also have these two:
This 1981 Dooney tack leather bag in THE most gorgeous red color:
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And just this week, I nabbed this
Gucci, gratefully athenticated here, for the stupid price of $20:
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