I want to clarify. I don’t know of any price increases scheduled for Polene. My comment was me saying I wanted to act before any potential price increase. That being said, if anyone knows of a pending increase, please advise.
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Thanks papertiger , its a great bag shape I have to say, its small but big enough to carry all essentials. I'm quite impressed with it.
And I want to say thanks for starting this thread, I've clicked on links to so many different designers that I didn't know about and am discovering some beautiful bags.
I love Staud, the designs are wonderful. I have to admit that personally, the Made in China puts me off... Good to hear that the quality is there!
I want to clarify. I don’t know of any price increases scheduled for Polene. My comment was me saying I wanted to act before any potential price increase. That being said, if anyone knows of a pending increase, please advise.
Thank you for clarifying Sparkle
Fantastic motto they have:
'Unfollowing trends since 1989' =
although I do find a teeny but of H presence there.Bogenie appears to my favourite of theirs so far
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Very Hermesque. Love that leather & toile gold bag in the thread. Looks gorgeous with the Delvaux strap and not surprised the Hermes SAs were drooling over it!
I have to say when I saw the made in China label, I was little disappointed! Then I decided that as it would appear the bag is well made and seems durable I would just live with it. Plus the price point was just too good for a leather bag with suede lining for me to turn down.
I second that Polene is a great bag. I have the numero un in green. I ordered it months ago, and to be honest have only carried it a few times, but it is wonderful quality for the price.
I also highly recommend Graf and Lantz. They are handmade in CA. I have these two bags:
Frankie Satchel:
https://goo.gl/images/Mkbdez
and the Frankie small tote:
https://goo.gl/images/TizHMF
Lastly, I just bought a vegan bag from J.W. Pei, and the quality is fantastic. It's much better than other vegan brands, the material is very high quality. I have the small satchel:
https://goo.gl/images/NxsQFR
I also highly recommend Graf and Lantz. They are handmade in CA. I have these two bags:
Frankie Satchel:
https://goo.gl/images/Mkbdez
and the Frankie small tote:
https://goo.gl/images/TizHMF
Lastly, I just bought a vegan bag from J.W. Pei, and the quality is fantastic. It's much better than other vegan brands, the material is very high quality. I have the small satchel:
https://goo.gl/images/NxsQFR
I am going to contribute with some Spanish brands:
This one is kind of architectural avant garde. The founder worked for years in Loewe. Italian leather made in Spain and hand painted.
http://isaldashop.com/es/
This is more quirky. Everything is done by hand by traditional artisans in Spain.
http://www.carlalopez.es/
This have done a good PR in Spain. The Clementina (calfskin outside, suede interior, fully made in Spain) has been worn by lots of influencers.
https://www.clemenceflane.com/
This one is extreme minimalism. They use a single sheet of leather for the body of the bag and minimal hw made of stainless steel.
https://www.lessbore.com/
This one is kind of architectural avant garde. The founder worked for years in Loewe. Italian leather made in Spain and hand painted.
http://isaldashop.com/es/
This is more quirky. Everything is done by hand by traditional artisans in Spain.
http://www.carlalopez.es/
This have done a good PR in Spain. The Clementina (calfskin outside, suede interior, fully made in Spain) has been worn by lots of influencers.
https://www.clemenceflane.com/
This one is extreme minimalism. They use a single sheet of leather for the body of the bag and minimal hw made of stainless steel.
https://www.lessbore.com/
^ Love love that bottom white bag.
I'm going to put in a word for....Mulberry. Their bags are pretty reasonably priced relative to the other premier brands. Not a fan of everything they do, but they have some really nice stuff. I think their Amberly is too cute.
I'm going to put in a word for....Mulberry. Their bags are pretty reasonably priced relative to the other premier brands. Not a fan of everything they do, but they have some really nice stuff. I think their Amberly is too cute.
These are amazing thank you, off to check them out in more detail
Wonderful, thank you
^ Love love that bottom white bag.
I'm going to put in a word for....Mulberry. Their bags are pretty reasonably priced relative to the other premier brands. Not a fan of everything they do, but they have some really nice stuff. I think their Amberly is too cute.
Mulberry have def upped their game recently
I must add Pickett of London
http://www.pickett.co.uk/
They have been going for many years. I have several bags of theirs, some in ostrich. Most ladies bags are lined in purple suede. All hand finished and traditionally made. They also do a custom service.
These are my smallest.
http://www.pickett.co.uk/
They have been going for many years. I have several bags of theirs, some in ostrich. Most ladies bags are lined in purple suede. All hand finished and traditionally made. They also do a custom service.
These are my smallest.
