Sure, I prefer to carry bags that are not screaming LV or Gucci. My favorite bag at the moment is a python gold hobo bag by Paolo Masi(?) that I got at TJMaxx for $75 clearance. I do like my LVs and Guccis, but sometimes I like to be a little different and understated. I don't care if a bag is brandless or whatever, if I like it I buy it.
Do you own any non-designer/non high-end bags?
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I have bags by Rosetti. Most of their bags are imitation leather and I generally like the styles of their under-the-arm pocketbooks. My latest purchase is a brown short shoulder tote with two exterior flap pockets for my cell phone and keys. It looks really nice with a black outfit. You can find them at Burlington Coat Factory, KOHLS, Amazon.
I'll always browse Macy's for Nine West or Liz Claiborne, and Dooney Bourke or Coach. I outgrew Kathy Van Zeeland, lots of bling going on with her bags but you can find them most anywhere and discounted at DSW (discount shoe warehouse).
I'll always browse Macy's for Nine West or Liz Claiborne, and Dooney Bourke or Coach. I outgrew Kathy Van Zeeland, lots of bling going on with her bags but you can find them most anywhere and discounted at DSW (discount shoe warehouse).
I have some designer bags, such as Fendi, Gucci and Chloe but I love my affordable bags. Here are some of the more reasonally priced bags I own:
Coach, Dooney, Charm & Luck, BCBG, Desmo, Maxx, Liz Clairborne, Kathy Z., Cole Haan, Kenneth Cole and a bunch of others I can't remember, lol. I stick to what I can afford at the time. I'm not a brand seeker but I do like quality and good leather bags. Something that will stand the test of time.
Coach, Dooney, Charm & Luck, BCBG, Desmo, Maxx, Liz Clairborne, Kathy Z., Cole Haan, Kenneth Cole and a bunch of others I can't remember, lol. I stick to what I can afford at the time. I'm not a brand seeker but I do like quality and good leather bags. Something that will stand the test of time.
I own quite a few. I really like the Guess handbags, they are always cute styles, they are good quality, and they only cost like $50!! and I must admit.. places like Urban Outfitters, New York & Co, and even Target have really cute bags sometimes!! I love all types of bags... and even though I dream of owning only high end ones... I have to be realistic sometimes!! 
Yes from more than 5 years ago (I'm 20 now)! I still have a lot of bags that are less than 100$ stored in my "bag box", but I never use them anymore. Now it's all about Louis Vuitton 
I have all brands from Guess to Gucci and like them all. Doesn't matter what price, if a bag has interesting design that catches my eye, it's good. Many people believe you get what you pay for with cheaper bags but I haven't had any problems with quality with my low-end bags ever. The wear and wear and wear. Frankly, I don't believe in owning more than one LV piece or more than one Gucci. Well, at least Gucci designs somewhat different bags but LV? Once you have one, you have them all. They all have that logo on it. Just imo.
hahahas, i'm in ur boat. i'm 19 without a single designer bag, yet i obsess over them all the time (which is why i'm here). as far as brands go, i have tokidoki, guess, coach and juicy couture and thats about it. no chanels or lvs.
i buy bags just coz i like the style, not because of the brand. in fact, my fav bag is my esprit bag which i use for uni. its so roomy and fits all my books, the leather is great, and i've had so many compliments for it. ppl ask me what brand, and i tell them it's actually esprit, and they're like 'esprit makes bags?'
hahaha. would like to own a YSL muse one day though........
i buy bags just coz i like the style, not because of the brand. in fact, my fav bag is my esprit bag which i use for uni. its so roomy and fits all my books, the leather is great, and i've had so many compliments for it. ppl ask me what brand, and i tell them it's actually esprit, and they're like 'esprit makes bags?'
hahaha. would like to own a YSL muse one day though........
The answer is YES I have all kinds of bags. I have been sort of afraid to post about this because I know that many people are against this but one of my favorite brands is Melie Bianco and some of her purses are "sort of" like the high end designers. I guess you could say inspired bags. I love these handbags and I'll tell you why. For under $65 I can have a purse that is similar to something I really like and I won't be totally broke or in some serious debut and then tired of the purse I put two grand on in a month. Sometimes there are some bags I like but I'm just not willing to go all out and pay the big bucks for. Others I am. I love all handbags and I've been known to carry a Louis one day and then a Target brand bag the very next day.
I may be weird but I do this.
I may be weird but I do this.
OMG, before this forum I never bought a bag for more than $100. mostly sporty type of bags, like puma, nike, triple5 soul, kenneth cole
Be careful -- this forum is dangerously delicious and addicting. I just bought 2 bags at about $400 each within the month of joining!! The most I've ever spent on ANYTHING. AUGH! hehe, i just got chewed out by my boyfriend who said i should start looking at shoes instead of bags!
Be careful -- this forum is dangerously delicious and addicting. I just bought 2 bags at about $400 each within the month of joining!! The most I've ever spent on ANYTHING. AUGH! hehe, i just got chewed out by my boyfriend who said i should start looking at shoes instead of bags!
I do. I love all sorts of bags!
I don't have many very cheap ones (the cheapest ones are two H&M bags, I guess), but when I travel I try to buy quality bags by local designers if I can. One of my favourite purses is a leather bag that I bought on a recent trip to Poland. It didn't cost me too much, but it's handmade, the uality is great and the bag really is very unique.
I like some Swedish (unknown) designers as well (like Ylva Liljefors - : Stor väska med blomtryck - 2,999SEKBranten - the webshop. Originality first.), and I have a few clutches that I bought on Ebay that are definately not designer, but I think they look cute so I bought them anyway.
I don't have many very cheap ones (the cheapest ones are two H&M bags, I guess), but when I travel I try to buy quality bags by local designers if I can. One of my favourite purses is a leather bag that I bought on a recent trip to Poland. It didn't cost me too much, but it's handmade, the uality is great and the bag really is very unique.
I like some Swedish (unknown) designers as well (like Ylva Liljefors - : Stor väska med blomtryck - 2,999SEKBranten - the webshop. Originality first.), and I have a few clutches that I bought on Ebay that are definately not designer, but I think they look cute so I bought them anyway.
Wilson's Leather offers FABULOUS products. i really wish more people knew about them/ liked them. i currently have 3 from Wilsons, and don't plan to stop there. you'll be happy to know, that the prices of those purses range from 30-90 dollars and no more! they ALWAYS have things on clearance so, you could always get VERY lucky like i did... and score a purse AND checkbook wallet for around 50 bucks... when the pair are worth 130 bucks! yay!
check em out! Wilsons is in a lot of malls, i dont' think i've been to a mall that hasn't had one yet!
oh yes, and i'm 22, i feel ur pain