How do you justify choosing nylon over leather?

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Antigone

Antigone

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I have the nylon Prada reedition 2005 and one of my dream bags has alway been the Prada nylon backpack. But I find myself always thinking, for the price of Prada nylon, I can get a leather bag from other brands.

How do I get over this mentality?
 
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Leather looks good even after it has been used for years every day, in my opinion, while canvas or nylon or other materials don't.
But it's up to you: what are you looking for?
If you're looking for a specific style or item, then go for the nylon bag!
If you're looking for something to use often, which can last longer... choose leather.
 
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sdkitty said:
I agree....also want to say that from my experience with the tods nylon, it wears quite well. I'm not hard on my bags and I suppose you could tear the fabric but mine held up fine
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Yeah, if we really want to dwell on raw material cost for luxury goods, almost nothing is worth the price tag. Even LV monogram bags are made of treated canvas, and the $5000 VCA bracelet is made of natural stones that cost less than $10 :lol:
 
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Antigone said:
I have the nylon Prada reedition 2005 and one of my dream bags has alway been the Prada nylon backpack. But I find myself always thinking, for the price of Prada nylon, I can get a leather bag from other brands.

How do I get over this mentality?
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I once posted on TPF that I would never choose a fabric bag over a luscious leather... no way... not me... well, now I find myself fawning over the Prada Nylon messenger! So your question is exactly what I was looking for on here. I do agree that if it's your dream bag it's worth it.

My head is more around functionality. I'm a Londoner and no stranger to surprise rain showers and need something to jump around buses and the underground with. Less precious but still VERY COOL. Then find myself thinking... pay a few hundred more (ok, ok... a thousand :sad:...) and get yourself a scrumptious supple leather Celine...

Any one here have long term joy with a nylon messenger?
 
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Saturday14 said:
I once posted on TPF that I would never choose a fabric bag over a luscious leather... no way... not me... well, now I find myself fawning over the Prada Nylon messenger! So your question is exactly what I was looking for on here. I do agree that if it's your dream bag it's worth it.

My head is more around functionality. I'm a Londoner and no stranger to surprise rain showers and need something to jump around buses and the underground with. Less precious but still VERY COOL. Then find myself thinking... pay a few hundred more (ok, ok... a thousand :sad:...) and get yourself a scrumptious supple leather Celine...

Any one here have long term joy with a nylon messenger?
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Not a messenger, but a bucket! I absolutely love my nylon bag. I can carry it fuss-free in whatever elements, toss it around, stow away under a seat, you name it, and it's still looking as good as the day it came home with me 3 years ago. So I'd say in my case, nylon is 100% worth it.
 
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ghoulish said:
Not a messenger, but a bucket! I absolutely love my nylon bag. I can carry it fuss-free in whatever elements, toss it around, stow away under a seat, you name it, and it's still looking as good as the day it came home with me 3 years ago. So I'd say in my case, nylon is 100% worth it.
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Very reassuring to know!! That’s exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you!! Love that you’re still happy about your decision three years later - that’s v important to me. X
 
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Prada nylon backpack (the smaller version) was one of my dream bags too and my then boyfriend bought it for me as a graduation gift few years ago. It’s worth it. It is so useful, though not as much now that I have a baby… but I have the Prada diaper bag for that!

It is a lot of money for fabric, but these days all the bags cost so much money… leather will definitely cost more than $2000 depending on the brand.

Get the dream bag. Once you do, you probably won’t think about all the other bags (or think about it less) and therefore save money.
 
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Saturday14 said:
I once posted on TPF that I would never choose a fabric bag over a luscious leather... no way... not me... well, now I find myself fawning over the Prada Nylon messenger! So your question is exactly what I was looking for on here. I do agree that if it's your dream bag it's worth it.

My head is more around functionality. I'm a Londoner and no stranger to surprise rain showers and need something to jump around buses and the underground with. Less precious but still VERY COOL. Then find myself thinking... pay a few hundred more (ok, ok... a thousand :sad:...) and get yourself a scrumptious supple leather Celine...

Any one here have long term joy with a nylon messenger?
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Definitely! This is probably my favorite. It's 13 years old, bought it new, my go to travel bag and still looks new. Just love it! Worth every penny.


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