Do you own any non-designer/non high-end bags?

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#166
Sure! I don't have the budget for anything really high-end; I've got 3 Coach (all bought from outlets) and 3 Kate Spades (2 bought by me on sale, 1 rec. as a gift).

Other than that, none of my stuff is designer. I have Vera Bradley bags that are good for work totes and are practical for my lifestyle (outside a lot!) If I love it, and I can afford it, I'll buy it, no matter where it comes from.
 
#168
What an interesting thread! I have 6 or 7 coach bags, 2 kate spades & a few non-designer. I just bought a super cute summer striped tote from the j crew outlet for $19.99. I also adore a straw tote I got from the eddie bauer outlet a few years ago for around the same $$. I have a laptop bag from a "new" designer (lexie barnes), but it was under $100. When I was 20, I couldn't even afford nine west or brands like that. My 35th b-day scored my first kate spade (just a few weeks ago) by DH. While I can't fathom spending certain dollar amounts, I do lust after Hermes. I'd also love an ostrich bag someday.
 
#169
I love all kinds of bags and just recently purged my closet of over 30 non-designer bags. It isn't that I thought them inferior, I have just tired of them.

I used to collect Kathy VanZeeland (stop laughing out there folks, I can hear you). Then I saw the light of what really nice bags were like and saved up to buy a few Koobas.

I love nicer bags but will never over buy them. I also look at Tanos which are under $200 and will, on occasion, buy a tote at Target.
 
#170
As recently as a year ago, I was still buying cute little canvas bags from J. Crew, Banana and Gap to supplement my purse collection. Now I've acquired a handful of higher-end bags (4 Guccis, 1 Miu Miu, 1 Chanel) and I find myself never carrying anything but those. I'm 49 years old, though and it may be an age thing. While I don't look my age, I have lately been trying to focus on "age-appropriate" clothes, hair, makeup and accessories.
 
#171
If I like a bag I don't really care about the price. I don't need to have only expensive ones. Last week I bought a cute black leather hobo made by Esprit. I love it and weare it all the time. I think that a bag don't have to be expensive to be pretty.
 
#172
I just started getting into the designer bag thing. I just bought a balenciaga bbag but in my collection are several coach bags, and some from brands that arent even known for bags (Volcom, Old Navy, a beach bag I bought from Bali, Hollister, Ralph Lauren, Urban Outfitters, K Jamson). But besides designer bags, I really love backpacks and travel bags and I just got a whole bunch within this past year (Mountain Equipment CO Op, Jansport x2)
 
#173
I have an Aldo and I LOVE HER!!! She is white with silver hardware and has great compartments! I have worn her out, though...she is filty!

I have 1 Coach, 1 Dooney and Bourke and some Coach accessories...I prefer Coaches accessories over any other, but I don't like that they come out with a new line of stuff every month (or so it seems)! Makes me feel like I can't keep up, even if I wanted to!
 
#174
PurseFanatic said:
Oh yea! I love Avon and Target handbags, I don't care what name is on it, if it is cute I'll buy it. Of course I like having designer stuff too though!
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:tup: I agree! I also have a some bags from Target. Xhiliration! lol I even have a Samsonite bag from a luggage store. It's a ladies briefcase/laptop case. I get sooooo many compliments on that bag. I was surprised.

I've seen some Nine West bags that are cute too, but I haven't bought any yet. I don't know why. lol
 
#177
Hi...I too carry tons of handbags, I love Ralph Lauren (lauren) handbags, and have got some great deals on them at my local fleamarket under 10 dls, and I have also gotten some cute cheap ones at Target. I mostly buy purses that call my name when I see them high end or not, as long as it's not a fake I am ok with it. I got an Antonio Melani in Turqouise last winter at Dillards for 10 dls, originally cost about 200 dls, I saw it and I fell in love. Not sure when they have that sale, but I always look at the purses in Dillards in case they ever have deals like that.
Peace Out!
Yvonne
 
#178
I have quite a few non-designer bags. Some of my faves are from Guess (so edgy!), others are from Charles David (maybe it's a designer but definitely not high-end but exceptionally well made bag with TDF glazed leather). Got it for $50 at Nordies Rack and get more compliments on it than on my designer ones. It's cute, well made and looks expensive and def. looks better than Marc Jacobs bags. I own one bag from Kathy Zeeland (sp?) and it's edgy and in Hermes Kelly bag style with a few extra details, really cool. The interior is a little cheap though but only I know :) Another fave is my Express white bag, made to look sort of like Chloe Paddy/Botkier and totally cool. Looks like leather but it's not. Keeps fooling everyone including myself. Since it's not leather I don't have to worry about upkeep and on a white bag, it's important since I am a *pig*. Another fave is my black nylon Guess backpack that looks Prada-ish (for $20!). Incredibly sturdy and wears like steel. Looks brand new after beating it up daily for years. Special mention goes to my BCBG satchel that I got on final sale for $50. Made of denim with flowers and red patent trim, it's super cool and sales ladies swoon over it every time I wear it. Love my non-designer bags and would never get rid of them.
 
#179
I have several non-designer bags! I am in college as well and my designer purses are usually "middle grade" (Kooba, botkier, isabella fiore, etc.) but I also have quite a few cheap bags that I love (some from TJMaxx, vera bradley, no-name designers, etc.). I usually use the non-designer bags when I dont want to worry over or "baby" my designer ones lol!
 
#180
I have a couple of baby phat bags from my honey a few years ago and a guess bag I used to use for traveling. Now they are stuffed in a box in my closet, probably only to see the light of day when I take them out to ebay them. I am totally addicted to my current purse brand - you can tell by my signature lol but once in a while I will carry my juicy couture which is perfect for a day at the beach. it is a super soft terry cloth bowler bag. :)
 
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