Kwanpen bags?

TPF may earn a commission from merchant affiliate
links, including eBay, Amazon, and others

#91
Thanks for the pics!

So not into this copying at all. Yes, design flows down market from designer to contemporary to mass market to discount brands, but at these high prices you should be getting excellent leather, craftsmanship, AND somewhat unique DESIGN. Not just copying another house's best-selling style. That is NOT luxury at all. Doesn't matter how nice the leather and craftsmanship is!

If only people respected the blood, sweat, and tears that go into building a fashion and luxury brand, they would understand how offensive it is to copy another. For every best-selling style, there are a million that didn't work somehow...BTW I doubt Kwanpen's hold their value well.
 
#92
I think these bags look beautiful. To me, an LV Alma looks like an H Bolide. Same shape....and Kwanpen also has a similar shape. True....when it comes to the Birkin and Kelly, they do look like exact copies. They did not even try to differentiate the look of the bags at all. This is why it is offensive to some. Even the Alma and bolide, though similar in shape, has its differences.
 
#93
yodaling1 said:
Everything comes in ALL colors just that most of them are sold out and I only list out what was available on display.

Here are some pricing for the birkin-like bags in crocodile:
33cm - two tone RM24,400; one color RM22,800
31cm - RM20,500 (only saw yellow and red)

ostrich one size smaller than the 35-36cm is 29cm selling at RM7,200 (Orange, Red, Black and Brown)
Click to expand...

Thanks so much for checking the prices !!! Maybe that is why they can get away from the copyright due to different sizing.

With these more affordable prices, no wonder the colors are sold out.
 
#94
I was just wondering about KwanPen bags and am kinda glad this thread resurfaced.

A while ago I was contemplating buying a non-H croc bag to "practice" so as to allay my fears of H croc. I have a couple of exotic bags that I fear using because I read how fragile croc skin can be. I considered getting a KwanPen because a few friends from Singapore told me about the brand and how it is really popular in Asia, especially in Korea and Indonesia.

Anyway, then I read that Nancy at Kaleidoplace started her own label of croc bags and I was totally intrigued and was asking questions in "Finds". I don't know anyone who might have bought them, and wonder if someone who did can give me some reviews? Her bags look really cute, and I like the Isabella on her website, which looks like a Plume but not totally. I think I would prefer that kind of under-the-radar H styles than a blatant KwanPen Birkin or Kelly, know what I mean?

I also started a thread in Handbags & Purses some time ago but no one seems to be able to say much there. http://forum.purseblog.com/handbags...rom-kaleidoplace-com-766231.html#post22633340
 
#95
Hi LL: I have the KPC Isabella Croc bag (in matte Sky). Not to promote a non-H bag on a H thread, but it's a great everyday croc bag. Good quality skin and a nice bag for the price you pay. I bought it because I love croc, and am in love the scales and patterns but a H croc bags are too expensive for everyday use, especially when out with my kids. V happy with what I have: the skins are really good quality and the handles go over the shoulder which makes it practical and easy to use.
Got caught in a rainshower the other day and pannicked at the dark water spots on the bag. Happily, I think she has treated the skins a little because the rain spots just dried out and the bag was fine.
I have H croc bags too but they are for special occasions.
Downsides: the interior finishing isn't as good as with H. The bag is leather lined in ordinary leather but not in chevre, like with H bags. However, that's only the interior of the bag and the outside finishing is very good.

Verdict: good value for money for an "everyday croc".
 
#96
plumtree said:
Hi LL: I have the KPC Isabella Croc bag (in matte Sky). Not to promote a non-H bag on a H thread, but it's a great everyday croc bag. Good quality skin and a nice bag for the price you pay. I bought it because I love croc, and am in love the scales and patterns but a H croc bags are too expensive for everyday use, especially when out with my kids. V happy with what I have: the skins are really good quality and the handles go over the shoulder which makes it practical and easy to use.
Got caught in a rainshower the other day and pannicked at the dark water spots on the bag. Happily, I think she has treated the skins a little because the rain spots just dried out and the bag was fine.
I have H croc bags too but they are for special occasions.
Downsides: the interior finishing isn't as good as with H. The bag is leather lined in ordinary leather but not in chevre, like with H bags. However, that's only the interior of the bag and the outside finishing is very good.

Verdict: good value for money for an "everyday croc".
Click to expand...

Thanks PT! Finally a real review for me, yay!

I am glad to hear that the rain spots dried out. I am paranoid about water on my croc bags. The interior is not really an issue, I don't care for chevre and cow hide is just as good for me, as long as the bag is well-made and affordable.
 
#97
No probs!
Just to add I've had the bag for 3 weeks now and it's only a short time but in that time it's withstood riding lessons with the kids, a couple of swim lessons (it stayed poolside!), sticky fingers digging in my bag hunting for sweets, being dropped on the floor by my 2.5 y.o, being caught in the rain.... I'd feel masochistic to put my H croc bags through that abuse, but with bags of a lower price point, I feel it's fine. My Sky Croc's still pristine.
 
#99
I bought a Kwanpen croc wallet a couple of months ago and its quality is superb! Not sure if it is made in Singapore, but the price is really affordable. The croc leather is first-class, though I prefer a better / thicker cowhide in the interior parts.
 
#100
chkpfbeliever said:
I believe that our fellow TPFer LALA also acquired one of Nancy's bag and it is a Bolide style. You can check on her LALA's garden thread. It is very pretty in red.
Click to expand...

Thank you for this!
WOW! I just did. It looks gorgeous! It is not on her website though. At this point I am hoping for more bags to be posted so I know what she might be offering before I email her about colors etc.
 
#101
LoveLouboutins said:
Thank you for this!
WOW! I just did. It looks gorgeous! It is not on her website though. At this point I am hoping for more bags to be posted so I know what she might be offering before I email her about colors etc.
Click to expand...

I think you should just email her. I hear what she has depends on availability of skins etc and basically, if you tell her your colour preference, she'll let you know what's available in shades that match your preference. HTH!
 
#104
I asked this question before because I find this is very absurd when some nobody online wesbites selling fakes, is called fake but if the designs came from a company (any leather companies) that has goods look like another designer's, then is consider ok. Even Ferragamo has one bag looks like Kelly!
Nguyenp, you read my mind.


nguyenp said:
I'm sorry but this is so weird - just because it doesn't bear the H name doesn't mean that they didn't literally rip off the whole design from H. So now just because they put a different name on it and it makes it okay and different from the rest of fakes (like the good grade fakes)? I think it's unfair - a design is an intellectual property and I don't think anyone should do this! :hrmm:
I don't mean to sound snobby/catty or anything, just my thoughts.
Click to expand...
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top