Confusion Over Etienne Aigner
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I just happened to come across this thread! I am also of the age when Aigner was THE popular purse! I had the bugundy ones and sadly didn't save one of them! I also carried the wallets up until maybe 10 or so years ago, as they lasted a very long time! I also still have an Aigner checkbook cover in use, and I am sure it's at least 20 years old!
I have been agonizing over what purse(s) to buy for summer. I just don't have a favorite brand like I used to! I like quality but refuse to pay exorbitant prices for the high end designer bags.
I have been agonizing over what purse(s) to buy for summer. I just don't have a favorite brand like I used to! I like quality but refuse to pay exorbitant prices for the high end designer bags.
I have bought some of the old wallets on Ebay when I find them in good shape. They don't make quality leather today unless you spend big $$$ I have an old checkbook cover too!
I saw you say that and I realized I did, too! Actually, I have two! I don't carry them everyday, and that is probably why they have lasted. I only occcasionally have to write a check.
If you don't mind me asking, do you buy any contemporary designers? I have a few. Some Coach (but I don't like much of their current line), some Rebecca Minkoff (had problems with peeling leather on one), Dooney and Bourke (pretty good), and my daughter has a few Michael Kors bags that seem to be ok. I like some Tory Burch bags but I have read of quality issues. I need bags that are classic and casual, mostly.
I used to buy Coach til they went downhill. Also several Dooney & Burke. If I like it and can get a good price I will buy it. There's actually a thread here about new designers who make quality bags that are under the radar. Reasonable and real leather. I forget the name of the thread. I also like Kate Spade.
This article explains how Etienne Aigner USA vs. Etienne Aigner Munich came to be and the huge difference in quality. https://www.thenational.ae/lifestyl...-fashion-brand-you-ve-never-heard-of-1.705961
Have you ever seen these bags where the inside label was metal and just said Etienne?
I was just online browsing the aigner munich handbag line and I fell in love with the lacy handbag.
Currently admiring this bag. I really would like to have it, so beautiful and unique. Does anyone own any bag from this brand?
Currently admiring this bag. I really would like to have it, so beautiful and unique. Does anyone own any bag from this brand?
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I do. They are much higher quality than the Aigner bags sold in the U.S. They are considered a luxury brand in Europe. The original company split years ago. There has always been a base in Munich. You can tell the difference in a bag from the U.S. stores and one from Europe. The ones here say “Etienne Aigner” in the inside label. The ones from Munich say “Aigner” or “Aigner Munich” and cost quite a bit more. You can find used ones on the luxury closet site, also. The Munich ones are made in Italy. The ones sold here are made in China.
You can find the vintage burgundy ones on eBay, Poshmark, and Etsy. Many of them were hand made And the leather is still good. You just have to be careful.