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

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#556
Yes I do! I buy mostly the high end designer bags and an occasional contemporary. But I have a couple Wilsons leather bags that I will not part with! I use them mostly when traveling outside of the states and to sport games. I've had them for years and they are still in top shape.
 
#557
Heck yeah! Lol!

I've always been a bag junkie, and when money started coming my way, my bag collection started to get a little insane, especially for a tween/teen. I am sure I had over 20-30 bags, and most of them were from places like Walmart and JCPenney. I've thrown or given away most of them, but kept some which are special. My mom gifted me my Betsey Johnsons, who I fell in love with when I saw some of her earlier earring designs. I'll hold onto them until they get moldy or fall apart! XD I would definitely also get some of her newer bags - they're just TOO cute! It would mainly be for collection.

The bags I have "out" right now are just a couple bags from Forever 21, one Hello Kitty bag from Loungefly, one from Japanese brand Liz Lisa, one or two bags I don't remember that are hiding in dustbags, and the few contemporary bags I own.

Right now, those would be one Longchamp, one Coach and one Dooney & Bourke and I think that's pretty good, but when I get a job/make good money I have quite a few Chanel, LV and other high-end bags I would love to get.

I think some "no-name"/non-high end bags are really good. Not any exceptional material, but they can be cute, functional and appropriate when you don't want to carry a pricey bag somewhere. I only don't want to get caught up in paying $60-100 for them over and over because that is money I could put towards my HG bag!
 
#558
I purchased from a consignment shop for $3 at a final clearance sale a pink and taupe fabric signature bag by Tumi. It is well made, has beautiful leather trim and was in almost like new condition. I have seen these bags listed on Ebay and they don't go for much so assume not a popular brand.
 
#559
I only recently got into purses 4 months ago. Since then, my bag collection has exploded. I still have 3 no name purses (Relic, Apostrophe, Croft & Barrow) which have gotten me through for the past 8 years. They were all gifts or hand me downs. I use them on rainy days or when I'm going to the beach.

Since this May, I've only bought designer purses. I still haven't spent more than $150 on a purse though. I shop the Coach outlet and Kate Spade surprise sales to get up to 70% off. For the premier designers (LV, Burberry, Bottega Veneta) I buy the bags pre-owned from eBay.
 
#561
I have quite a few 'non-designer' bags, but rarely use them anymore.

I still use some clutches as I don't need to worry about them getting a drink spilled on them etc when on nights out.
 
#563
I have a small cute black H&M crossbody bag, leatherette. And an Old Navy camel colored clutch. I'd really like to buy the new leather bags that Gap has. They remind me of the leather totes and satchels that Madewell makes. Anyone know of or own these from Gap?
 
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#564
I've got about 10 Abbey Road Bags from Lucky Brand all in different colors. At first, I didn't care for the flap closure, but after a bit of using the first bag, I loved it! It was roomy and the strap could be converted to cross-body/shoulder or you could carry it by the two handles but that looked odd because that made the bag double in length.
 
#565
Alex575 said:
I've got about 10 Abbey Road Bags from Lucky Brand all in different colors. At first, I didn't care for the flap closure, but after a bit of using the first bag, I loved it! It was roomy and the strap could be converted to cross-body/shoulder or you could carry it by the two handles but that looked odd because that made the bag double in length.
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Oh, I love that bag! I have the Lucky Brand stash bag and I love that one too. Don't have an Abbey Road bag, but I've admired it and thought about buying it before, but I don't really need any more bags.
 
#568
Of course! And I've been carrying them all summer, actually. I love to use Vera Bradley in the summer because it's so HOT in Texas. They're light and breathable, and can handle the sudden torrential downpours like a champ. If I like a bag, I use it, regardless of whose name is or isn't on it.
 
#570
Yes, they are mainly tote, I bought a few from the book store of my university, it's very much like the Longchamp le pilage, I love my school, lol am very proud of where I graduated from I guess.
 
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