Kelly style

[prcheney]

Does anyone know of a good designer bag that is similiar to a kelly bag? I do not want a cheap knock off. I want a high quality bag that looks similiar but is not a copy and that is made well.
Thanks

 

[purplekitty]

Here are some Dooney and Bourke bags that look something like the Kelly.(sorry, I don't know how to post pics)
http://store.dooney.com/OA_HTML/ibeCCtpSctDspRte.jsp?section=20708
http://store.dooney.com/OA_HTML/ibeCCtpSctDspRte.jsp?section=19933
http://store.dooney.com/OA_HTML/ibeCCtpSctDspRte.jsp?section=18969
If you browse through the D&B website you will find more styles/colors.

 

[tweetie]

Chanel makes their own version of the Kelly - it's quite pretty actually! It's not much cheaper... I've never looked into this style myself, but I'm guessing it'll be betwen $1500-$2200.

 

[shoes319]

I bought a kelly style bag years ago from Lederer de Paris (looked online and called the number) - very nice quality and pretty identical...

 

[ArmCandyLuvr]

Another member (I believe it was Fox Monkey) bought a Birkin-style bag from this company. She was really pleased with it. They also have a Kelly style in a variety of sizes and colors. They even have both the rigid and supple styles. Here's one of them for example:

http://www.pierotucci.com/bags/handbags/Leather_bag_with_inverted_stitching_32_cm_266.htm

 

[hysteric]

Hi prcheney! You may want to check out the FURLA handbags in embossed crocodile leather.

Furla USA



Hope you find the perfect bag soon!

HYSTERIC

 

[purplekitty]

^^^ That's right!!! Furla does make ones that look like the Kelly.

 

[crochetbella]

I'd go with the Dooney Flap Satchel in the Alto leather. It's made in Italy and a good quality bag for the price.

 

[dianagrace]

I agree with the Chanel Kelly bag. Those are very nice. I have pasted two links from the Chanel forum about the Kelly.

http://forum.purseblog.com/chanel/chanel-kelly-38137.html
http://forum.purseblog.com/chanel/chanel-kelly-owners-30727.html?Chanel+Kelly

There is a Belgian leathergoods company called Delvaux that made a bag called the Brilliant (sp?) which has a somewhat similar shape to the Kelly. I don't know though if that particular bag is still in production. These are pricy too, in the Chanel price range last time I saw one, and almost impossible to find but are beautiful and very well made handbags. Saks used to carry the line but I don't know if they do anymore, I don't see it at mine anymore. If you are in Europe though there are Delvaux boutiques in Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany. They also have a website but you cannot order from them.

 

[winterpearls3]

How about a Salvatorre Ferragamo? They have a Kelly style at Neiman's Palo Alto (Stanford Shopping Mall) in black.

Edited to add the link: Ferragamo* -*Gancini Handbag

 

[prcheney]

Thanks everyone. With my budget at this time, I am seriously considering the Dooney. I also heard good things about the All Weather Leather. Do any of you know if the Alto's would be okay for running in from the rain?

 

[crochetbella]

The Alto would get water spots so I would go with the AWL if you are worried about that. The All Weather Leather is super durable. The Alto is really pretty though. I have one (tassel tote) and it gets a lovely patina.

 

[lucretias]

Everybody has mentioned such good choices! It makes me want to buy one!

 

[H_addict]

I have an ancient Moschino bag that looks like kelly. It used to be my mom's and I want to have it restored. Here is a pic:

 

[thebaghag]

heyyyy that moschino bag is niiiice!