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

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I do like a German brand called Braun Büffel very much. I think their attention to details is really great! I have 2 tote bags from them.

The other brand I like is Rabeanco. Their leather is really soft, and they have a really romantic color palette!

My high-end bags are either given by my family, purchased with my long-time saving, or second-handed store. I do lots of research when purchasing a preloved bag. Because I really love all my bags, I spa them very often by myself!
 
I have a few purses that are from mainstream brands like Fossil, Roots, Nine West, LeSportSac, TUMI, MEC etc. These bags are great even after 5-10 yrs. The seams are intact, the zipper works and the hardware haven't tarnished. These are the bags I use when I don't want to worry about water damage, dirt or theft. They have served me well over the years at home and abroad especially in crowded places. I always carry at least one of them on my holidays.

I love all my purses (high/mid/low ends), I don't discriminate based on price nor do I stick to just one brand.
 
I don't know how someone can't have a "non designer" bag in their closet.

I "seek out" certain high end brands (Chanel, Dior, Prada, Gucci) because I like the quality, styling and resale value. But, I also HAPPILY buy mid and low end bags that are gorgeous and make me smile.

Isn't it about what's gorgeous and makes you happy? Limited edition exotic Hermes or thrift store find - as long as the bag is beautiful, has good construction and solid design, it's a win!
 
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Here's a "non designer" (though the line is from Lauren Bush...niece of George bush...and also wife of Ralph Lauren's son) that I've been using this summer. It was $25 bucks from target and it's been great matching outfits for picnics and beach days.
 
I have a red nappa calfs leather bag bought it at www.bader.de/ 3 years ago euro 75.00
Sort of classic model shoulder bag medium size. It had a name on the tag, but I forgot the brand. The bag itself has no name on it and I prefer it that way. Its good quality still looks new well made good stitching , soft nice leather etc.
 
I have a ton of bags, period, but I started getting into designer bags after realizing my cheaper bags just didn't hold up that well.

I work in an office where designer bags would be pretty out of place, so I still carry my Melie Bianco, Born, F21, Zara, Liebeskind, Nanette Lepore, Big Buddha, etc.during the day and save the high-end bags for evenings and weekends.

I also carry my non-designer bags when traveling--I don't want to worry about weather or about being a target!
 
Sure! I wasn't into high end purses and then I was bitten after buying a Chanel. I went through my closet to see what I have, and found some from Dooney&Bourke, Brahmin, Michael Kors and a few lower end brands. My bags are beautiful :) I am working on adding more high end bags to my collection, but still look at any bag in any store...and if I see something I like and is well made...I buy it. I usually save my high end stuff for evenings and parties. Like one poster said, a bag that completes your outfit and looks nice can make you look like a million bucks...and the best part no one knows it cost $25!
 
Hi,
I have two recently purchased Tommy Hilfiger bags, a Steve Madden bag. A lovely hobo bag from Mango. I also have a couple of Dune bags. Ted Baker bags are really nice too but not yet acquired one
 
Yes! I love to buy ethnic design bags when I go on vacation. I also have a hand drawn leather bag I bought from Mexico (with my name written on front corner, while the artist name is on back corner of the bag!). The bag is so pretty. [emoji7]
 
I found this bag for around $13 at a local olshop. It's a korean brand. I find the faux leather vr nice, quite supple but not slouchy. I've been abusing it for a coupla mths now n still look quite brand new. Let's see how long it's gonna last :D
 

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Yes, of course!

I have a beautiful tooled leather saddle bag from Spain, a cotton sack-like bag from Maui, and a handbag made from vintage Hawaiian muumuu fabric. They are fun to have in my collection.
 
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