How do you pick your HG bag?

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#16
Agree that your HG finds you, whether you can afford it in that moment or not. If it's a classic, it will still be around when you can afford it.

For me, it started with a shape. I am a classic duffel-shaped satchel girl at my core, so great satchels always get my heart pumping. I have other shapes for various needs, but my HGs are all classic satchels. I always feel at my best when carrying one.
 
#17
Wow, all great answers.

I haven't been intuitively drawn to a handbag in that way yet. I always think I've found it, but then, after sitting on it for a month or so, I'll change my mind. Usually that's a sign that it's not really my HG... It just seems so hard lately, with the way so many bags and styles trend in and out.

I think I will have to go to stores in person (vs. online shopping) and start touching and holding different bags. I know I like bags with a teeny bit of structure, and I'd like something like the LV Speedy, but a "firmer" hold on the shape... and I want the kind of leather that smells good for a lifetime (you know that fresh leather smell? Seriously, yum!).

Good excuse to start frequenting the mall again...
 
#18
Almaz said:
An "investment" piece in my opinion should be the following:
1- Approptriate for your lifestyle.
2- The size must be proptionate to your frame.
3- The color and structure goes well your style.
4- Has a classic shape or a part of a designer's permanent line.

Btw: the ysl duffle bag and sac de jour are a part of Saint Laurent's permanent collection! The shapes are quite classic , unlike the antigona which's more of an IT bag.
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Totally agree with this.

For me I am now only buying bags that are iconic, and truly stand the test of time. The shapes must be classic, and they must fit with my lifestyle.

I have focused on Chanel heavily in the last year, but these are the bags I consider iconic and HG:

1. Chanel classic flap
2. Chanel reissue
3. Lady Dior, medium (black lambskin with shw)
4. Hermes Kelly (red)

I am on #3 now. Next bag will be the Lady Dior. I never thought much about it until I saw a blogger (ninistyle.net) carrying the bag and I instantly fell in love. I think a lot of it's like love at first sight.

Don't know if I will ever feel comfortable pulling the trigger on the Kelly, but it's a dream. :)
 
#19
Almaz said:
An "investment" piece in my opinion should be the following:
1- Approptriate for your lifestyle.
2- The size must be proptionate to your frame.
3- The color and structure goes well your style.
4- Has a classic shape or a part of a designer's permanent line.

Btw: the ysl duffle bag and sac de jour are a part of Saint Laurent's permanent collection! The shapes are quite classic , unlike the antigona which's more of an IT bag.
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Loved this too. Makes perfect sense.

And thanks for the tip on the Duffle vs. Antigona!
 
#20
nycmamaofone said:
Totally agree with this.

For me I am now only buying bags that are iconic, and truly stand the test of time. The shapes must be classic, and they must fit with my lifestyle.

I have focused on Chanel heavily in the last year, but these are the bags I consider iconic and HG:

1. Chanel classic flap
2. Chanel reissue
3. Lady Dior, medium (black lambskin with shw)
4. Hermes Kelly (red)

I am on #3 now. Next bag will be the Lady Dior. I never thought much about it until I saw a blogger (ninistyle.net) carrying the bag and I instantly fell in love. I think a lot of it's like love at first sight.

Don't know if I will ever feel comfortable pulling the trigger on the Kelly, but it's a dream. :)
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Never say never ;) I know that once I find my HG - I'd probably save a lifetime for it if I could ever own it and that's what it would take!! (Or maybe that's borderline insane...)
 
#21
nycmamaofone said:
Totally agree with this.

For me I am now only buying bags that are iconic, and truly stand the test of time. The shapes must be classic, and they must fit with my lifestyle.

I have focused on Chanel heavily in the last year, but these are the bags I consider iconic and HG:

1. Chanel classic flap
2. Chanel reissue
3. Lady Dior, medium (black lambskin with shw)
4. Hermes Kelly (red)

I am on #3 now. Next bag will be the Lady Dior. I never thought much about it until I saw a blogger (ninistyle.net) carrying the bag and I instantly fell in love. I think a lot of it's like love at first sight.

Don't know if I will ever feel comfortable pulling the trigger on the Kelly, but it's a dream. :)
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Great choices, I'm building my collection currently and only considering the iconic designs from premier designers ;) they're a great start and it's wise to get them first before they become astronomically expensive :D
Ohh the Kelly dream, I really want a kelly too as the ultimate classic piece of all pieces but it's more of a status bag, so I'm waiting for when I become a 30 something career woman so I can pull it off comfortably , maybe I'll get a Lindy for the casual looks ;)
 
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