I have ordered a Juliet and been waiting for her arrival. She is right now stuck at ISC Los Angeles for a week. Hopefully it will arrive soon.
Launer Bags aka "Queen Elizabeth's Favorite Handbags"
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Oh please show us when you receive it ! I love Kelly style bags and would love to see this brand in person :')
omg I would love a vintage one. I've got to check out a vintage shop when I go back to London!
Yeah, my budget doesn't allow me to do croc in any brand unfortunately... not even a little Nancy Gonzalez for me atm
No spending 5 digits on a bag here... (not until I sell my business for multi-multi-millions anyway, lol)
However I do find most of their bags priced quite reasonably provided that quality lives up to the "Queen's favorite" reputation- for instance the pink lizard & calfskin one is $3100 and change, imagine how much a similar one from Chanel or Dior or God forbid, Hermes might go for?!
Wow!!! Any chance you might be willing to share a picture or two? If not at least some details- like what leather and what color? What was the custom order process like? How did you find out about it? That is so cool. I am sorry to be so nosy but I am just soooo curious!!!
I thought some of our most knowledgeable tPFers *had* to be familiar with this brand. Lo and behold, Lady papertiger to the rescue!
(Since we are in British topic and all
)Honestly the bags sound even more amazing in person. Now it's firmly taken a spot on my wish list! Traviata is the one I want for sure (it's the ones that I posted all the pics of, for people who haven't seen the website- Juliet is basically a larger version of Traviata, slightly different shape, also very beautiful and elegant. I would just be too petite to handle it, I think) either bi-leather or tri-colour... it would be hard to decide, they are all so beautiful
Yes, please please do a reveal, if you do not mind, maybe even in this thread...? Just share some pics if a full reveal is too much!! I would just loveloveLOVE to see it!!!
And I bet I am not the only one
Well, sure I will if I can still get her. Usually, it takes about 3-4 days for packages to go through custom. But right now it's been there for a week. That's the downside of importing something expensive from aboard - unpredictable wait time and duties.
I remember there is a thread somewhere regarding reveal about a Launer wallet and a credit card case. It might be helpful for you if you are considering to order it right now.
Fingers crossed for my Juliet...
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Congratulations to you on you new Juliet!
My fingers and toes are crossed that it comes home to you safe and sound... and not too much duty
She buys both Burberrys and Acquascutum trench coats. I have a Ltd Ed Acquascutum trench, made in the 1953 shape with a print of the Queen's Coronation going past the shop at 100 Regent St. As you know Burberrys is only roughly across the road. I don't think the QEII was carrying her Launer on that occasion
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Yeah, my budget doesn't allow me to do croc in any brand unfortunately... not even a little Nancy Gonzalez for me atm
No spending 5 digits on a bag here... (not until I sell my business for multi-multi-millions anyway, lol)
However I do find most of their bags priced quite reasonably provided that quality lives up to the "Queen's favorite" reputation- for instance the pink lizard & calfskin one is $3100 and change, imagine how much a similar one from Chanel or Dior or God forbid, Hermes might go for?!
I agree. They have gone up in price since 'that' royal wedding, I think about 30%. The good thing is though, they've introduced more colour options.
My dears, if you like Launer, you may like Pickett too
Not quite the same finesse of finish as Launer but still really lovely things and a very personal service. They have a shop in Saville Row and Sloane St (Chelsea end) and a website http://www.pickett.co.uk/shop/leather-goods/handbags/ The Vigo and Albany look great. They also do MTO or bespoke, including shortening handles, skins etc.Forgot to say, you can order either gold or silver hardware with any bag with Launer
Don't forget Lizard and Croc etc my not be able to be shipped to territories outside the EU
I agree. They have gone up in price since 'that' royal wedding, I think about 30%. The good thing is though, they've introduced more colour options.
My dears, if you like Launer, you may like Pickett too
Forgot to say, you can order either gold or silver hardware with any bag with Launer
Don't forget Lizard and Croc etc my not be able to be shipped to territories outside the EU
Oh! Will Pickett make the handles shorter on their bags? I like one you've suggested but the handles will look off on me.
just go for the bespoke option. It says they charge 30% extra for bespoke, IME they don't charge extra unless it actually costs them more money to do
Thank you so much for the info! Now I can't wait to visit them.
Do you know how long Pickett's bespoke takes? I've contacted Launer asking if they could make my bag before I get there for delivery to my hotel, but I haven't followed up as my trip has been pushed back. I gotta figure out the good time to contact Pickett.