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

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I have a $18 bag I wear to work as I don’t wear any of my designer bags to work. I also have a $20 bag I got on Amazon that is similar to the Marmont that I plan on wearing when it rains, and when I’m going somewhere and I don’t feel comfortable wearing my designer bags.

Does Loungefly count? I have a Luna Lovegood inspired backpack bag that I love and wear.

Honestly up until this year I never owned a designer bag that I was aware of. I may have owned a Michael Kors bag without even knowing it. I would get my bags from Target, Kohl’s, or the Burlington Coat Factory and more paid attention to style rather than designer. I was usually a one purse at a time girl and would just get a new one when the one I was wearing fell apart. Actually, my $20 Amazon bag was intended for everyday wear and I did wear it out once. Shortly after I got it I got into designer bags and the idea that I can have more than one.
 
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I’ve got a dupe of a dupe (Readymade) of an Hermes Kelly. Got it from an Etsy Japanese seller and made of khaki canvas. It’s my “practice” bag to see if I can deal with the Kelly sangles.

But now, it made me want to get a real Readymade... which is the price of a vintage Kelly. :facepalm:

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#772
In addition to my 19 designer bags, I have about 20+ non designer bags, clutches, wristlets. Most of them are mini/small bags mainly used for going out. Some of them I’ve had for 20+ years but some are newer too. I have 2 beautiful vintage bags that I inherited from my late aunt who used them for church. I also have a few Gap and Enzo Angiolini purses that I’ve had since my college years (early 2000s). I have a couple H&M, Victoria’s Secret, Aldo, Forever 21 etc. from last facade. The rest a just from little boutiques, tourist shops, street/market vendors both locally and from my travels. When it comes to my occasion bags, I don’t really discriminate. A cute bag, is a cute bag. I’m more particular medium-larger and daily bags.
 
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#773
I have a lot of canvas bags I use daily when I need to go out in a hurry and I can just dump stuff in them. I don't mind if they get scratched, dirty, or covered with dog hair. Most of them cost $30 or less. My current work bag is not designer and is made out of nylon so it's water resistant. It holds all I need and has many pockets.

The majority of my designer bags are for the weekend/special outings or when I want to elevate a look. I don't think it matters who made your bag, but as long as you like it and it serves your needs. I probably learned that from my mom who always shops at thrift stores and finds amazing things lol.
 
#775
My lifestyle doesn't allow for a collection of bags that are exclusively designer. I enjoy being outdoors whether it's going on a day trip, a staycation, travelling overseas, a bushwalk or coastal walk, or doing something else fun that doesn't involve me having to worry about the state of my bags.

I save the designer bags for when I catch up with friends (or go alone sometimes) to go to the movies, dine out or shopping.
 
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When I was younger I had Juicy Couture , Guess bag, and later on Kate Spade and Coaches. But I found JC and Guess bag I had, after 2 season (or 1 year), they started to break down. Even the Kate Spade, the zipper is broken after 2 years or so. Yes I love the styling, price is ok. But I don't really like the fact that they break down. And they are quite heavy as well. Then I started to get so call "high-end" bag to see if it really worths the price. I start with SLG. I still remember I got a prada wallet from Milan trip. It lasts me at least 6 or 7 years. I think it really worths the price. And then I have my first LV (it was a canvas messenger style). Light weight, no need to baby it, and it just lasts. Then I got Neverfull later on...I don't own a lot of designer bag, but I like the fact that they last, not to mention that they resale ok. I wish I got Chanel sooner now it just gets too expensive.
 
#777
I love all my purses deeply, and none of them are high-end designer. The most expensive bag I own was made by Old Gringo, a fairly expensive cowboy boot maker (of which I have three pairs, call me crazy; I am). My special babies are Brahmin, Coach and Dooney & Bourke. I go for the unusual designs by these makers; I never want to look like everyone else! Probably my best-loved purse is a Dooney giraffe print. It just makes me giddy.

On the el-cheapo end, I have some servicable Target totes, Kavu canvas backpack purses, a darling "dollop" purse made of fake (but buttery soft) leather, a Travelon bag with security features for traveling, and some random trendy things.
 
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Norm.Core said:
I’ve got a dupe of a dupe (Readymade) of an Hermes Kelly. Got it from an Etsy Japanese seller and made of khaki canvas. It’s my “practice” bag to see if I can deal with the Kelly sangles.
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This bag is incredibly beautiful!! I'm not familiar with Hermes too much (not that into handbags) but I love the style of that 'dupe.' The structure is stunning. Any chance you can DM me the seller? Also love Etsy :biggrin:
 
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