Current Good Quality Fair Price but Little Known Recommendation Thread

[Monaliceke]

Follow up on my Ode bag. Today I noticed that I have managed to get a big gouge on my new bag. I have never done that before on any of my bags in 3 years. I am pretty careful. Needless to say, it made me sad and I changed into another bag that is not so fragile. The only thing I can think of that might have done it is the shopping cart at the grocery.
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But my good friend on TPF put it in perspective for me and I immediately got it back out. It is one of my favorite bags and I love carrying it. I am going to use it, enjoy it and if it gets more scratches or gouges, so be it.
Life is too short and too precious to worry about things like this. Just wanted to share so when one of you has something happen, maybe you can say. "What the heck, it is still a gorgeous bag."
Thank you TotinScience for your sage advice.

I have the same experience with my Strathberry bag recently. Don’t really know how it happened but I noticed a deep scratch across the front of my bridle leather bag. It hurts when I first saw it. But now that it has “happened” I am feeling much more carefree when I use this bag. It’s one of my most comfortable bag after all.

 

[southernbelle43]

I have the same experience with my Strathberry bag recently. Don’t really know how it happened but I noticed a deep scratch across the front of my bridle leather bag. It hurts when I first saw it. But now that it has “happened” I am feeling much more carefree when I use this bag. It’s one of my most comfortable bag after all.

You are absolutely correct. I have already put it aside, went to church tonight for a Lent study program and plopped that thing under my chair. As another poster said, “I am wrinkled and scarred so we are a good fit.”

 

[tuowei]

I'm considering a bag from Deadly Ponies thanks to totinscience, and I'm also considering a bag from an Aussie brand called Status Society. Does anyone have experience with their bags in terms of quality, craftsmanship, wear, etc? I'm particularly interested in their Force of Being Bag and also a new cross body they recently advertised.

I own a few wristlet pouches from Status Anxiety that were cheap and looked it: hard crinkley leather, black plastic from the piping popping out. The bags might be better than SLGs but I couldn't recommend them.

 

[Kimbashop]

I own a few wristlet pouches from Status Anxiety that were cheap and looked it: hard crinkley leather, black plastic from the piping popping out. The bags might be better than SLGs but I couldn't recommend them.

Thanks. I love the look and style of their bags but you are the second person to comment on their quality in this way, which dissuades me from ordering from them.

 

[dramaprincess713]

What a great thread. I went through every page, and my wishlist just keeps growing!

Kacy Yom was mentioned briefly a while back. She was on my radar before I saw it in this thread. I plan to purchase her Eun-Bi clutch in the next week or so, so I will report back when I get it.

Deadly Ponies is now also on my wishlist! I'm wondering if anyone is able to speak to the Deer Nappa compared to the Bulle leather? I did some searching through the forum, and it seems the Deer Nappa is a favorite - super soft and light. I wasn't able to find much on the Bulle though. Does anyone have any personal experience?

 

[southernbelle43]

What a great thread. I went through every page, and my wishlist just keeps growing!

Kacy Yom was mentioned briefly a while back. She was on my radar before I saw it in this thread. I plan to purchase her Eun-Bi clutch in the next week or so, so I will report back when I get it.

Deadly Ponies is now also on my wishlist! I'm wondering if anyone is able to speak to the Deer Nappa compared to the Bulle leather? I did some searching through the forum, and it seems the Deer Nappa is a favorite - super soft and light. I wasn't able to find much on the Bulle though. Does anyone have any personal experience?

I have had the deer nappa in Deadly Ponies and can vouch that it is the softest, most luxurious leather ever. As I once said, like petting a warm puppy, lol.
TotinScience has the Deadly Ponies bulle leather and will probably chime in. I just bought a bulle leather bag from Cesaire Paris and it is very soft and silky as well, but not as much as the deer nappa. I think TotinScience has a more structured DP bulle than mine though.

 

[dramaprincess713]

I have had the deer nappa in Deadly Ponies and can vouch that it is the softest, most luxurious leather ever. As I once said, like petting a warm puppy, lol.
TotinScience has the Deadly Ponies bulle leather and will probably chime in. I just bought a bulle leather bag from Cesaire Paris and it is very soft and silky as well, but not as much as the deer nappa. I think TotinScience has a more structured DP bulle than mine though.

I saw your photos and description of the bulle leather bag from Cesaire, and they have me in serious lust for a Bulle leather Cesaire bag, or at least a bulle leather bag! It sounds like it's a really great leather. I was wondering if it might be similar to the Deer Nappa, but it sounds like the Deer Nappa is even softer, which is exciting to me. I so want to try out this amazing Deer Nappa leather! I've found a pre-loved Deadly Ponies that is supposed to be made of deer hide (I assume that is the same as the Deer Nappa?)...I think I'm going to take the plunge on it!

 

[southernbelle43]

I saw your photos and description of the bulle leather bag from Cesaire, and they have me in serious lust for a Bulle leather Cesaire bag, or at least a bulle leather bag! It sounds like it's a really great leather. I was wondering if it might be similar to the Deer Nappa, but it sounds like the Deer Nappa is even softer, which is exciting to me. I so want to try out this amazing Deer Nappa leather! I've found a pre-loved Deadly Ponies that is supposed to be made of deer hide (I assume that is the same as the Deer Nappa?)...I think I'm going to take the plunge on it!

Yes that is the leather. A warning on the bulle leather. I posted on another thread that i got a gouge on my bulle bag the first time out. It bothered me at first, but I have forgotten about it now. I use my bags and if they wear out, they wear out. BUT I will be a little bit more careful with the lamb.

 

[dramaprincess713]

Yes that is the leather. A warning on the bulle leather. I posted on another thread that i got a gouge on my bulle bag the first time out. It bothered me at first, but I have forgotten about it now. I use my bags and if they wear out, they wear out. BUT I will be a little bit more careful with the lamb.

Thanks for the heads up! It does stink you got a gouge on the bag, but it's still gorgeous! It's good to know though, just to take a bit of extra care as needed.

 

[Kimbashop]

I saw your photos and description of the bulle leather bag from Cesaire, and they have me in serious lust for a Bulle leather Cesaire bag, or at least a bulle leather bag! It sounds like it's a really great leather. I was wondering if it might be similar to the Deer Nappa, but it sounds like the Deer Nappa is even softer, which is exciting to me. I so want to try out this amazing Deer Nappa leather! I've found a pre-loved Deadly Ponies that is supposed to be made of deer hide (I assume that is the same as the Deer Nappa?)...I think I'm going to take the plunge on it!

Which style? I have been debating and all over the map with my choices. I might buy a Mr. Mini Robin (deer nappa and cute crossbody).

 

[southernbelle43]

Another plus with DP is shipping is free (it is probably in the total price, lol 'cause nothing is free) and they use DHL so you have your bag in 2 days!

 

[dramaprincess713]

Which style? I have been debating and all over the map with my choices. I might buy a Mr. Mini Robin (deer nappa and cute crossbody).

I'm not sure! It's super old, and it's not a style that is currently on their website. Seller said the bag is 10 years old, but it appears to still be in good condition.
I was looking at the Mr. Robin on their website! It's really cute!

 

[Kimbashop]

I'm not sure! It's super old, and it's not a style that is currently on their website. Seller said the bag is 10 years old, but it appears to still be in good condition.
I was looking at the Mr. Robin on their website! It's really cute!

Yeah. I'm considering the mini because I don't know if the large would be too heavy with the chain in that size. The mini looks doable. I'm also considering the Fill N Buckle, either large or small. The smaller size has one in "rhino". I assume that means a medium grey. I like it with the gold hardware.

 

[dramaprincess713]

Another plus with DP is shipping is free (it is probably in the total price, lol 'cause nothing is free) and they use DHL so you have your bag in 2 days!

DHL is the best for international shipping!

 

[dramaprincess713]

Yeah. I'm considering the mini because I don't know if the large would be too heavy with the chain in that size. The mini looks doable. I'm also considering the Fill N Buckle, either large or small. The smaller size has one in "rhino". I assume that means a medium grey. I like it with the gold hardware.

Weight is always a factor I seem to forget to take into consideration. I can definitely see the full size potentially being heavy. The Fill N Buckle is so chic-looking. It would be a great choice as well!