Current Good Quality Fair Price but Little Known Recommendation Thread

[Mollymegv]

Awesome thread idea and terrible for my self control.

I would add Kendall Conrad. Made in California and yummy leather with cool hardware.
https://www.kendallconraddesign.com/collections/all-bags

I have the campout which is a one strap shoulder bag(which I love, so hard to keep two on the shoulder) and it converts to a backpack. Bridle learhrr, suede lining, brass hardware. Looks better and better with age.
https://www.kendallconraddesign.com/collections/medium-bags/products/179-101?variant=35180862734

 

[sparkyjt]

I just purchased an Arayla bag and have to add that designer to this thread. The quality and details are top notch.

 

[HopelessBagGirl]

This thread is the best!

 

[papertiger]

Especially for Summer or people who live all year round in warm climes, I found Serpui http://www.serpui.com.br/about/ It's a shame the about page PR waffle and not about the origins of materials, where, how an who makes them and about CS but anyway...

Mostly made of straw and quite unusual, there's a whole mid-century vibe to many. Online they're available from Farfetch: https://www.farfetch.com/uk/shopping/women/serpui/items.aspx?q=serpui Though not cheap I think they're forever bags and I especially think the MOP shell clutch bags are amazing and precious.

 

[southernbelle43]

I just purchased an Arayla bag and have to add that designer to this thread. The quality and details are top notch.

I got one too. The Harlow. I already own the Nightingale and agree that the quality and details are true designer in nature.

 

[obscurity7]

I could have sworn Annabel Ingall was already on this list, but I don't think she is. I have been quietly lusting after a few of her bags for a while now, but most of what's available in the States are her totes, which are far too large for me. I just got (today! hurray for Sunday delivery!) a Billy satchel that I absolutely love. Great quality leather, far more sturdy than I'd thought from some of the pictures; chewy and rich in color. I can now officially say I recommend her bags.

https://www.annabelingall.com/

(pictures to come... it's a rainy, cold day)

 

[ipsum]

My two cents:

• Viona Blu: ecological fish skin bags - high end fashion vibe
  
• Kalaparkki: ecological fish skin bags - rural desert vibe
  One of my best purchases. Excellent quality. My wallet still looks like brand new after 5 years hard wear. I've heard it should last 10-20 years. They do take custom orders so you've a chance to buy more modern feminine piece from them.
  
• Lumi: Bottega Veneta alike with Scandinavian vibe
• Lovia: sustainably made bags

Other Scandinavian brands:

• Kuula: simplicity + coziness
  
• No/An: runway style

 

[HoneyLocks]

Thanks for this thread (although it made me stay up way longer than I wanted).

I now crave these:
https://www.leoetviolette.com/products/le-grand-sac/bordeaux
https://polene-paris.com/products/numero-un-trio-vert
too bad none of these shapes come in teal or turquoise (I am looking for something like Hermès bleu Izmir or colvert)

Here is my contribution of two German brands
Aigner, I have a Cybil special edition and could not be happier (very well made, great soft leather)
https://www.aignermunich.de/damen/taschen
olbrish (very interesting shapes, well made. I do not own any of their bags but have been to their store in Berlin)
https://www.olbrish.de/browse/taschen-handtaschen/de,0,5328,0,0.html

 

[papertiger]

My two cents:

• Viona Blu: ecological fish skin bags - high end fashion vibe
  
• Kalaparkki: ecological fish skin bags - rural desert vibe
  One of my best purchases. Excellent quality. My wallet still looks like brand new after 5 years hard wear. I've heard it should last 10-20 years. They do take custom orders so you've a chance to buy more modern feminine piece from them.
  
• Lumi: Bottega Veneta alike with Scandinavian vibe
• Lovia: sustainably made bags

Other Scandinavian brands:

• Kuula: simplicity + coziness
  
• No/An: runway style

I like the fish leather of VB. I had a Swedish friend who made a jacket from it and it's not cheap to buy but it is a good material for accents and very ecological. I think the stitching could be better re the samples. The turquoise fish leather is the most perfect colour. Anybody else had some their bags? Ay comment on the stitching?

Lumi's Taika laptop bag looks like a great design, I'd love to see the inside.

 

[dcooney4]

I could have sworn Annabel Ingall was already on this list, but I don't think she is. I have been quietly lusting after a few of her bags for a while now, but most of what's available in the States are her totes, which are far too large for me. I just got (today! hurray for Sunday delivery!) a Billy satchel that I absolutely love. Great quality leather, far more sturdy than I'd thought from some of the pictures; chewy and rich in color. I can now officially say I recommend her bags.

https://www.annabelingall.com/

(pictures to come... it's a rainy, cold day)

Larrimors has a few styles from them and walllets as well.

 

[obscurity7]

Thanks for this thread (although it made me stay up way longer than I wanted).

I now crave these:
https://www.leoetviolette.com/products/le-grand-sac/bordeaux
https://polene-paris.com/products/numero-un-trio-vert
too bad none of these shapes come in teal or turquoise (I am looking for something like Hermès bleu Izmir or colvert)

Here is my contribution of two German brands
Aigner, I have a Cybil special edition and could not be happier (very well made, great soft leather)
https://www.aignermunich.de/damen/taschen
olbrish (very interesting shapes, well made. I do not own any of their bags but have been to their store in Berlin)
https://www.olbrish.de/browse/taschen-handtaschen/de,0,5328,0,0.html

I'm obsessed with Olbrish now. Especially since they will make any bag in pretty much any color! Some of those uber modern designs would be amazing in bright colors rather than the safe black, and there's already a template on many of them for color blocking. Certainly nothing they make qualifies as an "everyday bag," but there's no way anything from them won't be a showstopper.

 

[bellebellebelle19]

Thanks for this thread (although it made me stay up way longer than I wanted).

I now crave these:
https://www.leoetviolette.com/products/le-grand-sac/bordeaux
https://polene-paris.com/products/numero-un-trio-vert
too bad none of these shapes come in teal or turquoise (I am looking for something like Hermès bleu Izmir or colvert)

Here is my contribution of two German brands
Aigner, I have a Cybil special edition and could not be happier (very well made, great soft leather)
https://www.aignermunich.de/damen/taschen
olbrish (very interesting shapes, well made. I do not own any of their bags but have been to their store in Berlin)
https://www.olbrish.de/browse/taschen-handtaschen/de,0,5328,0,0.html

I'm obsessed with Olbrish now. Especially since they will make any bag in pretty much any color! Some of those uber modern designs would be amazing in bright colors rather than the safe black, and there's already a template on many of them for color blocking. Certainly nothing they make qualifies as an "everyday bag," but there's no way anything from them won't be a showstopper.

Olbrish has such cool shapes!!

 

[Luxeway]

My vote would be for Trussardi.
https://www.trussardi.com/

I purchased this mini Lovey (in red pebbled leather with red hw) in June of last year. I’ve have worn it over 20 times since and it looks almost brand new with only the faintest rubbing of the red hardware on the bottom feet. The leather looks absolutely perfect. No issues with cracking seams, worn corners, loss of structure, etc. In a word, it’s perfect!

There are many other styles on the site. Enjoy!

(my bag)
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Beautiful bag!! So glad to have come across this thread. Thank you to everyone for sharing!
Do you mind telling us where did you buy the bag from? Are there any boutiques available in the US that carry Trussardi? Thank you!

 

[HopelessBagGirl]

What’s the relationship between Trussardi and Trussardi Jeans?

 

[djfmn]

Has anyone looked into meli melo strathberry and linjer? All have great styles, beautiful leather and fantastic prices

I am really interested more in the Linjer watch which has had some fantastic reviews!!