Current Good Quality Fair Price but Little Known Recommendation Thread

[papertiger]

I've been following Make It British, and found two interesting brands, Eyato and Isabella Queens. Prices aren't cheap (~£600 to £1500) but they aren't as high as mainstream brands can be. Both bag brands are made in London, and Isabella Queens has UK leathers. Eyato also offers bespoke services (as well as bespoke shoes and outerwear). Eyato has unique design style, and Isabella Queen more classic.

http://www.eyato.com/bags/4593957926

https://www.isabellaqueen.co.uk/shop/

(A non-bag recommend from Make It British: Elizabeth Martin Tweed has some pretty clothes at great prices!)

Gosh they're different, I must take a closer look, TY

 

[papertiger]

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Looks beautiful

 

[papertiger]

View attachment 4086569 View attachment 4086570 View attachment 4086571 My Polene Numero Un in rose came in today! I love it! I’m impressed with the quality. It has 5 feet! I gave a bit more of a review and shared more pictures on the Polene thread.

Thank you for post ing here too, very interesting (having a thing about beige/nude bags atm).

 

[papertiger]

For those who love vintage style bags
https://bearabeara.co.uk/product-category/all-products/

I do not know about the quality though.

They are made in Bolivia. I must check them out, the prices are amazing

 

[peachylv]

Thank you for post ing here too, very interesting (having a thing about beige/nude bags atm).

You’re welcome! I found out about Polene on this thread, so I thought I should. I love this thread. Thank you Papertiger!

 

[papertiger]

You’re welcome! I found out about Polene on this thread, so I thought I should. I love this thread. Thank you Papertiger!

Fantastic!

I am so hopeful after seeing all the bags in this thread, the mainstream certainly has some healthy competition

 

[luminosity]

and this one is batik in a bag. pretty!
https://www.instagram.com/kalyanaindonesia/
https://www.instagram.com/kalyana_catalog/

 

[faintlymacabre]

There are a few German brands that fit this brief, especially Abro, Windsor and Voi. Working backwards, Voi has some cool shapes and colors. Their pebbled leather bags are best, I'm not so crazy about the smooth. Within the pebbled bags, look at some of the less traditionally shaped models: Claire and Carpi, for example. Under 200 euros. https://www.voi-design.de/taschen/?p=1
Windsor's a mid-level choice (priced between $300 and $650), they last a long time, tend to have useful features like generously sized zipped pockets, good quality. I have one of their suede bags and it's very durable and comfortable to wear. https://windsor.de/ch/de/damenmode/...MI5caQpOim2wIVgrfACh3BJguREAAYASAAEgKzFPD_BwE
Abro is very popular here as a bag to carry to work. Lots of women in their 30s and 40s carry them if they decide not to go with premium designers. Most buyers here opt for their woven leather or suede bags. Same price level as Windsor -- but they put things on sale pretty quickly. https://www.fashionette.ch/Abro?p=2

This Windsor is calling my name. Beautiful!

 

[HopelessBagGirl]

So my bag from Latvia came in case you missed my unboxing thread, from Anna Kruz.
http://annakruz.com/shop/all/leather-bag-camellia-midi/

Amazing quality!!!


That's Anna.


Here it is in my house!

For under $500, it sure doesn't look it.

 

[bellebellebelle19]

Angti & Yang claim to be all about quality at affordable prices http://www.angtiyang.com/shop

 

[bellebellebelle19]

Anyone ever own a Stuart Weitzman bag? I know they're mostly known for their shoes, but even their exotic bags are less than $1000. A few of them are even 50% off right now! I've been eyeing the Zoe for a while now but I actually really love this fun shoebox design, especially as an SLG.

 

[Passerine123]

Anyone ever own a Stuart Weitzman bag? I know they're mostly known for their shoes, but even their exotic bags are less than $1000. A few of them are even 50% off right now! I've been eyeing the Zoe for a while now but I actually really love this fun shoebox design, especially as an SLG.

I like the python one (not sure if it's real or faux), has a lot of good features. Does the lid come completely off the tiny shoebox in the SLG example? If yes, I'd be afraid of losing it or it coming off accidentally and then losing whatever I'd put inside it...
I do like their shoes. I had two pair of mules (slides) in faux python with jeweled accents -- one pair black, one pair cream. I bought them on Bond Street in London. They lasted for years and were so comfortable. I was sorry when I finally wore them out. I wish they'd make them again.

 

[papertiger]

Anyone ever own a Stuart Weitzman bag? I know they're mostly known for their shoes, but even their exotic bags are less than $1000. A few of them are even 50% off right now! I've been eyeing the Zoe for a while now but I actually really love this fun shoebox design, especially as an SLG.

I've only owned (a single pair of) shoes so far but I will take a look. I should think they should be well made because news would travel very fast if they weren't

 

[bellebellebelle19]

I like the python one (not sure if it's real or faux), has a lot of good features. Does the lid come completely off the tiny shoebox in the SLG example? If yes, I'd be afraid of losing it or it coming off accidentally and then losing whatever I'd put inside it...
I do like their shoes. I had two pair of mules (slides) in faux python with jeweled accents -- one pair black, one pair cream. I bought them on Bond Street in London. They lasted for years and were so comfortable. I was sorry when I finally wore them out. I wish they'd make them again.

Great question about the opening! I had to double check on the website, and it's a hinged opening with a magnet closure. Seems lik it would be a bit tight to get in and out of, but might be good for coins! This is their clutch in genuine python (the one in my original post is just embossed, but it's one of the ones on sale now $350):

 

[littleblackbag]

This Windsor is calling my name. Beautiful!

I. Love. This.