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#61
littleblackbag said:
I hope this counts, bag made in China but quality is good and is very well made. And I am in love with this bucket bag. The brand is STAUD and they do clothes, bags, andaccessories. My bag is made from smooth calf leather and has a suede lining. It is very structured and I've decided I really like that. Here's a link to the website and then some pics of my bag, which I purchased from https://www.matchesfashion.com/womens/designers/staud
https://staud.clothing/collections/bags-accessories

Very reasonable price I thought for an all leather and suede lining bag. £278.

Comes with a very useful long strap too.

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I’ve had my eye on this brand too - really love the simplicity
 
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#63
2cello said:
^ 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.

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Love love the new season collection
 
#65
Coastal jewel said:
I began stalking TPF about three years ago to find my first “real designer” bag. I ended up finding Marco Massaccesi on TPF and I remain smitten. There is a thread in Purses and Handbags and an additional one for photos and customization.

http://www.marcomassaccesi.it/. I love that I can have a custom leather purse for well under $500. One of my favorites is the Penelope Messenger that comes in right at $200.
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I am with you dear. Since discovering MM, I have purchased a couple of other bags and ALWAYS come back to Marco. I am ever so slowly gifting or selling everything but Massacchesi. Viva la MM!!!!!
 
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March786 said:
Has anyone looked into meli melo strathberry and linjer? All have great styles, beautiful leather and fantastic prices
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I've checked Meli Melo and Strathberry out in person, and I really like the leathers! The Meli Melo had a supple smooshy pebbled leather, while the Strathberry had a smooth leather that was soft to the touch. I wouldn't say they're as good as H, but the leathers were nicer than leathers you see on MK, Kate Spade, and even some high end bags.
bernz84 said:
I’d love for anyone to mention their experience with the following:

1Atelier (custom-made bags from NYC): https://1atelier.com/?utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=paid search&utm_content=brand&gclid=CjwKCAiAxJPVBRB4EiwAsCA4afiZgRAuJpAYmDKvZQU8PZGM6JnsVKR93teWXsWF-8yrt21aA9vuHBoC_WUQAvD_BwE
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Wowowow!! I am loving this 1Atelier, especially the universal satchel! I've been longing for the Antigona, but I find the markup out of my comfort range. I love the shape of the Antigona more than I like the name (don't get me wrong; I actually like Givenchy as a brand, but I'm not convinced that the simple design is worth the markup) so I've been hunting alternatives that have that shape, and this is a great one! Thanks for sharing :love: I'm also a complete sucker for personalization. Massaccesi, Just Campagne, Launer, DeMellier, and now 1Atelier…

Speaking of customization, there's another brand that's similar to Hermes but made in the US called April in Paris, which also makes custom bags. The prices are still quite high, but I think resistant to markups hopefully!
 

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bellebellebelle19 said:
I've checked Meli Melo and Strathberry out in person, and I really like the leathers! The Meli Melo had a supple smooshy pebbled leather, while the Strathberry had a smooth leather that was soft to the touch. I wouldn't say they're as good as H, but the leathers were nicer than leathers you see on MK, Kate Spade, and even some high end bags.


Wowowow!! I am loving this 1Atelier, especially the universal satchel! I've been longing for the Antigona, but I find the markup out of my comfort range. I love the shape of the Antigona more than I like the name (don't get me wrong; I actually like Givenchy as a brand, but I'm not convinced that the simple design is worth the markup) so I've been hunting alternatives that have that shape, and this is a great one! Thanks for sharing :love: I'm also a complete sucker for personalization. Massaccesi, Just Campagne, Launer, DeMellier, and now 1Atelier…

Speaking of customization, there's another brand that's similar to Hermes but made in the US called April in Paris, which also makes custom bags. The prices are still quite high, but I think resistant to markups hopefully!
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I’m glad you like 1Atelier!!! I’ve been stalking them for over a year and I’ve been hoping that someone on tpf would mention them. Anyway, you should read their history; I think one of the creators worked for Coach and did marketing for LV...I think...? I’ll have to relook at the website. :flowers:

I feel like April in Paris was mentioned on here before; maybe it was you who told me about them? :girlsigh::cool:
 
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#70
papertiger said:
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.
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I had been considering a Pickett bag, I love that they are made in the UK and have a suede lining ( I don't know why, but I do love a suede lining), but I just couldn't get the STOUD bucket bag out of my mind. Maybe my next purchase will be a Pickett.
 
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littleblackbag said:
I had been considering a Pickett bag, I love that they are made in the UK and have a suede lining ( I don't know why, but I do love a suede lining), but I just couldn't get the STOUD bucket bag out of my mind. Maybe my next purchase will be a Pickett.
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I have already put a pair of their gloves on my wishlist! Just look at that leather!! Thanks for sharing, @papertiger!!
 

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Must give a shout out to German brand PB 0110, see link below and also stocked by Matches.
I saw some bags at a high end boutique in Berlin, lovely quality (suede linings) and minimal design. The saleswoman told me the label was started by a member of the Bree family (Bree is quite a well known brand in Germany) and that the bags are manufactured in the Czech Republic.

http://shop.pb0110.de/en/women.html
 
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