Current Good Quality Fair Price but Little Known Recommendation Thread

[ardenp]

Am interested in bag of you still have.

So sorry, this went to another TPFer!

 

[DiscoPink]

whoops that's my picture taking skills are fail and picture loading capability. I haven't used the bag yet to see how it holds up
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That’s a fantastically funky bag!
The colour combo is perfect & beautiful!

 

[papertiger]

I'd absolutely love to hear from anyone who has a House of Florence bag. It's a brand created by the real Gucci family, but they are not even allowed to mention that in their 'about'.

They used to be far more costly, so I was surprised to see nice looking bags at a gift price. Venus has that Schiaparelli vibe and I think the person I'm buying for will appreciate it.

A friend that lives in Italy is going check out any bag in person (no shipping or duties over 100 Euro within Italy) I just have to choose which one. It would be good to get more opinions before choosing. The Greta pochette would also be a nice evening bag.

https://houseofflorenceonline.com/category/bags/

 

[Satcheldoll]

Has anyone purchased any of the newer styles from Leo et Violette? Particularly the Dahlia, Nova, Le Sac Baguette or Le Dino? I’ve seen posts about older styles and the bucket bag, but nothing newer.

 

[poleneinblack]

I know Polene is not that unknown, but I do recommend it. I've gotten people come up to me about my Polene bags, and the quality and durability is great. I love all the designs!

 

[poleneinblack]

Brands I've seen get good reviews online:

Vemar
Parisa Wang
By Far
OSOI

 

[poleneinblack]

I just found Rosantica: https://rosantica.com/collections/view-all

 

[poleneinblack]

Charles and Keith:

 

[stephm2022]

I'd absolutely love to hear from anyone who has a House of Florence bag. It's a brand created by the real Gucci family, but they are not even allowed to mention that in their 'about'.

They used to be far more costly, so I was surprised to see nice looking bags at a gift price. Venus has that Schiaparelli vibe and I think the person I'm buying for will appreciate it.

A friend that lives in Italy is going check out any bag in person (no shipping or duties over 100 Euro within Italy) I just have to choose which one. It would be good to get more opinions before choosing. The Greta pochette would also be a nice evening bag.

https://houseofflorenceonline.com/category/bags/

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I am interested in this too. Weirdly I can’t even Google who owns the company, or designers affiliated (at least not easily). They must have it really buttoned up. The bags are fun!

 

[Christofle]

I'd absolutely love to hear from anyone who has a House of Florence bag. It's a brand created by the real Gucci family, but they are not even allowed to mention that in their 'about'.

They used to be far more costly, so I was surprised to see nice looking bags at a gift price. Venus has that Schiaparelli vibe and I think the person I'm buying for will appreciate it.

A friend that lives in Italy is going check out any bag in person (no shipping or duties over 100 Euro within Italy) I just have to choose which one. It would be good to get more opinions before choosing. The Greta pochette would also be a nice evening bag.

https://houseofflorenceonline.com/category/bags/

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The site mentions the bags being lined in polyurethane.

Might explain the price difference?

 

[papertiger]

The site mentions the bags being lined in polyurethane.

Might explain the price difference?

I mean, why?

I got her a Polene bag in the end. She loved it and that's what counts.

 

[Christofle]

I mean, why?

I got her a Polene bag in the end. She loved it and that's what counts.

Polène is lovely!!!

 

[Cessair]

Has anyone purchased any of the newer styles from Leo et Violette? Particularly the Dahlia, Nova, Le Sac Baguette or Le Dino? I’ve seen posts about older styles and the bucket bag, but nothing newer.

I bought the black Nova a few months ago, very good quality and looks beautiful.

 

[papertiger]

Polène is lovely!!!

Thank you, it was a No1 in Heather (soft, dusty, red-brown) and apparently she loves it so I'm happy too.

I still like the look of the House of Florence Venus bag. It's kinda like a take on Maison Schiaparelli without breaking the bank. I know she loves the 1940s styles.

 

[dearbag]

The leather is actually fantastic! I don’t know if you are familiar with Massaccesi handbags but it reminds me of his nappa - soft, glossy, but with some structure.
The negatives are purely subjective: 1) it is quite pricey and I ought to be on a ban island right now and 2) the shoulder strap is not long enough to be a crossbody, which is not my most favorite configuration. I havent tried a handheld strap yet but I bet it will be very chic.

sorry if you posted earlier but I couldn’t find it. Did you end up keeping the bag? How do you like it?