I love my high end designer bags just as much as my not so pricey bags. I've bought several very unique and incredibly beautiful clutch bags from independent designers on Boticca and I have a couple of no name, high quality leather bags I got off eBay for less than £100. I think you'd be missing out on a lot of wonderful accessories if you just limited yourself to the big names.
Do you own any non-designer/non high-end bags?
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I have a couple of Steve Maddens that take some abuse, a Gil Holster which is HUGE, and some random others.
Used to & now, I am throwing them away as they are falling apart especially those faux leather ones! These days, I am only buying designer bags that are durable & still have value if I decide to sell them! I am only going to keep a few cheap cloth totes for pools & beaches. Wished I realized it earlier!
It really depends on my budget.....
When I was unemployed I bought purses from Kmart, Target and at discounted stores like Tjmaxx and Marshalls, brands like Nine West, Anne Klein etc.
But If I had the money I love splurging on brand names, higher end handbags.... It all really depends on how much I want to spend, the quality of the handbag and lastly I got to really love it a lot to buy it, so it doesn't really matter what the brand is but I do would rather much prefer higher end, brand names items.
When I was unemployed I bought purses from Kmart, Target and at discounted stores like Tjmaxx and Marshalls, brands like Nine West, Anne Klein etc.
But If I had the money I love splurging on brand names, higher end handbags.... It all really depends on how much I want to spend, the quality of the handbag and lastly I got to really love it a lot to buy it, so it doesn't really matter what the brand is but I do would rather much prefer higher end, brand names items.
I have many more no name bags from places like Target than expensive bags. I just started purchasing designer bags and now won't go back to cheaper bags. I have 3 designer that I will keep and am donating or giving most of the rest away.
I have several non-designer/inexpensive bags. Off the top of my head I can think of a minaudiere from BCBGeneration, a couple of leather bags that I found at a market in Italy, a couple of totes from L'Occitane, but the least expensive are two large canvas tote bags that I found on clearance at Bath and Body Works. The totes were $5 each. I've used them at least once a week for six years now and they still look new.
I just bought this low end bag from urban outfitters.. opinions ???? I love finding cute different bagsView attachment 2707333
It ´s cute! I agree with you. We can love all sorts of bags!
The most expensive bag I own is a Coach and I learned here at tPF that it's nowhere near high-end. I'm not bothered and just enjoy looking at all the nice, expensive bags that many ladies here have. Other bags I use are contemporary ones like Longchamp, Furla and have also bought from Guess, Mango, Forever21 and local brands. My choices are based on what I need/like and can afford. I love purses but my motto is 'chic & affordable'. 
Whenever I have to go abroad for extended periods of time for work, I never bring any of my 'nicer' leather bags. I find them great for where I live but too bulky for traveling (especially with air travel nowadays) and they just become another thing to keep an eye on. So my Domke camera bag has actually gotten about as much wear as my other bags - just pare down things to a nice wallet/clutch, stuff it in on top of my camera, and then once I get to the new city, buy a cheap but neutral looking small tote (where I go in Asia, usually between $2 to $10). Hopefully helps me from standing out too much as well for any sticky-fingered thieves while traveling in the city, but then if need to be more formal just take out and use the wallet/clutch... Actually reminds me of my uncle who once came back from the bank with a couple grand in cash, put it in the bottom of this really old and dirty looking polyester bag (probably a reusable grocery bag), then promptly left the bag somewhere while doing something else. Came back later in the day searching in a panic and no one had touched it 
Yes I do, from the earlier years that I bought, some I gave away to charity and some I use as recycling totes. Now I only use designers.
I have started selling of my low end non designer bags (had a few!) Since I started buying designer I can't go back! No matter how hard I try I just love the leather and quality of designer bags and just stopped using my old
Bags. I guess the only exception is a cath kidston back pack I use for days out with the kids because its wipe clean and can be put on the floor of rides, cars, drinks spilt on etc without me freaking out. I will buy cheaper clutches if I am after a specific colour for an outfit. I think if an items high fashion also I would be tempted to go non designer as I prefer to try and buy classics. I am also trying to have less but better quality items in my wardrobe at the moment
Bags. I guess the only exception is a cath kidston back pack I use for days out with the kids because its wipe clean and can be put on the floor of rides, cars, drinks spilt on etc without me freaking out. I will buy cheaper clutches if I am after a specific colour for an outfit. I think if an items high fashion also I would be tempted to go non designer as I prefer to try and buy classics. I am also trying to have less but better quality items in my wardrobe at the moment