Feeling Brown?

[KLP5117]

Brown is not the first thing I gravitate to, but when I saw the beautiful chocolate brown on this Celine Tie Tote, I wouldn't consider it in any other color. The only other brown in my collection is my Petite Noe in mono

 

[lavy]

Love brown! It’s a wonderful neutral!

 

[papertiger]

Brown is not the first thing I gravitate to, but when I saw the beautiful chocolate brown on this Celine Tie Tote, I wouldn't consider it in any other color. The only other brown in my collection is my Petite Noe in mono

That bag is a wow and it knows it!

 

[papertiger]

Love brown! It’s a wonderful neutral!
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This is so yummy, could't possibly be a better colour

 

[papertiger]

Here is my little brown crossbody...

I have a little brown X-body I use everyday too. If it was black I'd probably lose it (put it down and forget to pick it up) but it's still a dark neutral

 

[Lilybarb]

Not a reveal but an ode to this much maligned colour.

In the neutral world, black is always with us, navy seems to have shaken off its conservative rep, grey is thought of as an edgy neutral rather than the terrible blah image it had and tan has always escaped criticism. I'm not talking about beige, caramel, tan or even cognac, those colours I like too but they have a casual edge that has helped them stay hip. Taupe for a long time seemed to have taken over as the alternative to black. BV and Gucci used to have brown as their signature colour but o longer, only in the LV world is brown a staple. Let's give a welcoming warm hand to the reintroduction of real dark brown bags into our wardrobe.

I have always liked brown, be it cool ebony or warm chocolate. This year I'm feeling brown more than ever. Not many women's bags are made in brown anymore but I'm seeing 'sold out' signs under the browns in NAP and other sites this season, must be a thing in the air.

Are you a fan too? Please show me your best brown bags.

First I'll show you some of mine:

Gucci travel Half-moon hobo in suede with web reversible web-stripe strap with Gucci Bamboo Half-moon hobo with web-stripe strap
1960s vintage buckle bag
1970s snakeskin patchwork bag
1970s lizard Mappin and Webb convetible clutch/shoulder bag
Hermes Chocolate Tavel Web Bolide
Gucci croc/Box leather and calf-hair Secret
Gucci 1960s vintage croc

Oooh Papertiger - Should you miss that patchwork bag don’t come lookin’ in my closet!

 

[allywchu1]

My brown on brown

 

[Lilybarb]

As a leather nerd, I love brown because it develops the best patina! I have just as many brown bags as black (maybe more!)

Love 41 simple tote
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Satchel & Page Counselor briefcase
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The Leather Shop (aka Moose Leather) Companion crossbody
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Koch Leather wristlet
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Madewell drawstring bucket bag
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Fossil crossbody
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I love people who are willing to take their bags outside for our pleasure!

 

[Taylor_elle]

Mulberry chocolate leather is a most lovely dark brown. This is a bag I’ve had a long time. It’s now my daily dog walk or outdoor events + unpredictable weather bag. I don’t calculate cost per wear, but I think it must be in fractions of pence by now
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I find this simply stunning. I love the patina too that developed with use.

 

[papertiger]

My brown on brown

Can;t beat that, yum yum yum

Oooh Papertiger - Should you miss that patchwork bag don’t come lookin’ in my closet!

 

[dharma]

I love this thread and all the bags in it. I’ve always loved all the shades of brown, tan, and fauve, especially on pricey bags that I buy as lifetime pieces. They age beautifully and become richer in time. They look even better as they get a little worn and patinated. Thank you papertiger for celebrating this underdog of a color!
This is the only pic I have handy, I hope to add more as I pull them out to use. My floppy 15plus year old chocolate Togo B

I always wear my brown bags with black shoes, usually my docs, and have no issues with the combination.

 

[dharma]

Brown is not the first thing I gravitate to, but when I saw the beautiful chocolate brown on this Celine Tie Tote, I wouldn't consider it in any other color. The only other brown in my collection is my Petite Noe in mono

Love brown! It’s a wonderful neutral!
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The best Celine’s ever!!! Just gorgeous!!!

 

[ODEDIHAIMS]

Love brown! It’s a wonderful neutral!
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This is a STUNNING bag! That color and leather are TDF in this shape.

 

[allywchu1]

Vintage Celine...

 

[papertiger]

I love this thread and all the bags in it. I’ve always loved all the shades of brown, tan, and fauve, especially on pricey bags that I buy as lifetime pieces. They age beautifully and become richer in time. They look even better as they get a little worn and patinated. Thank you papertiger for celebrating this underdog of a color!
This is the only pic I have handy, I hope to add more as I pull them out to use. My floppy 15plus year old chocolate Togo B
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I always wear my brown bags with black shoes, usually my docs, and have no issues with the combination.

It's a testament to the colour that the bag looks this good at that age. Superb.