Current Good Quality Fair Price but Little Known Recommendation Thread

[bellebellebelle19]

Oh gosh! Sorry, I confused you with someone else☺️ I was posting so much last night! Lol yes, death to the money tree . Seriously, I looove my 2 Mini Venice’s. Very classic too, they will stand the test of time. After a Christmas I am hoping to add an Oslo. They are gorgeous too. Sorry, I am a bad influence! Just very enthusiastic about this brand

I bought the Berlin as a gift and just saw it in person recently - I really liked it! Much more than the mini Venice (just based on my preferences!). I thought the pebbled leather was lovely without the backing they add to give structure to the Venice, because I prefer my pebbled leathers to be all puddly. The Berlin didn't come with any quality issues either.

I definitely want to buy one; I'm just waiting for them to release it in more interesting colors. They keep releasing the mini in fun leather and colorblock combinations but hardly ever the regular! I've definitely pestered them about it LOL. I'm sad they discontinued their bespoke service. You used to be able to customize any of their bags to your own leather and color choices.

 

[TotinScience]

I bought the Berlin as a gift and just saw it in person recently - I really liked it! Much more than the mini Venice (just based on my preferences!). I thought the pebbled leather was lovely without the backing they add to give structure to the Venice, because I prefer my pebbled leathers to be all puddly. The Berlin didn't come with any quality issues either.

I definitely want to buy one; I'm just waiting for them to release it in more interesting colors. They keep releasing the mini in fun leather and colorblock combinations but hardly ever the regular! I've definitely pestered them about it LOL. I'm sad they discontinued their bespoke service. You used to be able to customize any of their bags to your own leather and color choices.

I love mini Berlin in colorblocked green/crema/black! The only thing that somewhat puts me off is the big ol' piece of hardware at the front - in my mind it almost looks like Hermes' H and I can't unsee it.
I am very excited about the San Diego tote - it is exactly the kind of N/S tote I've been looking for awhile that has a zipper closure. While I don't necessarily need it right now, I am glad to see such a thing exists from a good brand .

 

[jbags07]

I bought the Berlin as a gift and just saw it in person recently - I really liked it! Much more than the mini Venice (just based on my preferences!). I thought the pebbled leather was lovely without the backing they add to give structure to the Venice, because I prefer my pebbled leathers to be all puddly. The Berlin didn't come with any quality issues either.

I definitely want to buy one; I'm just waiting for them to release it in more interesting colors. They keep releasing the mini in fun leather and colorblock combinations but hardly ever the regular! I've definitely pestered them about it LOL. I'm sad they discontinued their bespoke service. You used to be able to customize any of their bags to your own leather and color choices.

I just looked again at the Berlin....such a great bag. I was so focused on the Venice and Oslo I haven’t really looked at the Berlin colors. I had no idea they used to customize! That’s too bad it’s no longer an option. I am going to keep an eye out for added colors on the Berlin! Right now I am trying to find funds to pick up a few Massaccesi bags before they close up. If you have not heard of them, there is a thread here on the forum, and one with just pix. He customizes. And is still taking orders. His bags are divine. The leather and craftsmanship apparently out of this world.

 

[TotinScience]

His bags are divine.

Marco's bags to me are like an incredible homemade Italian meal. It may not be 1000%, all the time, every time ruthlessly perfect like a higher end brand, but for what very reasonable money you pay you get something beautiful, made just for you, with love, out of amazing materials

 

[jbags07]

Marco's bags to me are like an incredible homemade Italian meal. It may not be 1000%, all the time, every time ruthlessly perfect like a higher end brand, but for what very reasonable money you pay you get something beautiful, made just for you, with love, out of amazing materials

I am sad that he is closing! And that I did not find him earlier. I’ve exchanged emails with him, and I am ordering a little muse, 2 Daphne’s, a flora, and phoebe. Kind of overkill but afraid he will stop taking orders! Do you have any of these styles?

 

[bellebellebelle19]

I love mini Berlin in colorblocked green/crema/black! The only thing that somewhat puts me off is the big ol' piece of hardware at the front - in my mind it almost looks like Hermes' H and I can't unsee it.
I am very excited about the San Diego tote - it is exactly the kind of N/S tote I've been looking for awhile that has a zipper closure. While I don't necessarily need it right now, I am glad to see such a thing exists from a good brand .

Ha! The person I gifted it too said the exact same thing about the H, except she loves it! All their designs are really stylish AND functional, which I love

 

[piosavsfan]

Any recommendations for brands with slouchy, smooshy bags? I'm looking for unstructured bags in yummy leathers. Something along the lines of Rough & Tumble, which is already a favorite.

 

[TotinScience]

Any recommendations for brands with slouchy, smooshy bags? I'm looking for unstructured bags in yummy leathers. Something along the lines of Rough & Tumble, which is already a favorite.

Arayla was brought up here quite a few times - the prices are steep, but leathers are honestly incredible.
As far as smooshy leathers go, it's also hard to beat Deadly Ponies from New Zealand - I don't know what they do to that deerskin, but it's the softest, plushiest leather out there.

 

[TotinScience]

I am sad that he is closing! And that I did not find him earlier. I’ve exchanged emails with him, and I am ordering a little muse, 2 Daphne’s, a flora, and phoebe. Kind of overkill but afraid he will stop taking orders! Do you have any of these styles?

Those are super lovely styles! I am more of a sucker for a slightly soft medium-large bag, but my Mom actually has both Phoebe and Flora and she loves both of those!

 

[piosavsfan]

Arayla was brought up here quite a few times - the prices are steep, but leathers are honestly incredible.
As far as smooshy leathers go, it's also hard to beat Deadly Ponies from New Zealand - I don't know what they do to that deerskin, but it's the softest, plushiest leather out there.

Ooh I have never heard off Deadly Ponies. Some of their bags definitely look promising. I might have to try out something in ultraviolet!

 

[jellyv]

Ha! The person I gifted it too said the exact same thing about the H, except she loves it! All their designs are really stylish AND functional, which I love

I really like the hardware on the Berlin and consider it a strong element in its design. A very good-looking bag that also tempts me!

 

[jbags07]

Those are super lovely styles! I am more of a sucker for a slightly soft medium-large bag, but my Mom actually has both Phoebe and Flora and she loves both of those!

I love his larger soft bags too but figured I would start with these. Good to hear your mom has and likes them! I thought they would be classic choices. The Selene and Aphrodite seem like what you are talking about. I hope I am able to pick up one if each before he officially stops taking orders

 

[HopelessBagGirl]

Oops wrong thread

 

[Narnanz]

Oops wrong thread

I dont mind...its a wonderful collection.

 

[TotinScience]

For all the athletic bag ladies, I have to give a shout out to Caraa. I had their embroidered studio duffel for a bit and was very impressed with how thoughtfully and well that bag was made (not to mention gorgeous). I ultimately let it go because it was a bit too big for me and instead took the plunge and got their signature studio bag medium in moss during a winter magic promo. While Id say the regular price for this bag is crazy high (for a gym bag), it is an engineering marvel in its own way! They have literally thought of everything and anything. And it’s pretty cute, to boot