Mark Cross - anyone have one?

Harpertoo

Harpertoo

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I have been curious about the new(ish) Mark Cross bags. I love a nice structured top handle.
Anyone have one? I'd love to hear how you feel about it...quality, utility, etc.....

Thanks!
 
#2
Long before YSL, Gucci and Prada, Mark Cross handbags and business attaché cases were considered the ‘best status symbol’ out there since the 1930s. They even had a flagship store on Fifth Ave. in NYC for years. For whatever reason, they disappeared from the horizon in the 1990s. Hopefully they are making a comeback with the wonderful soft as butter leather and exceptional quality that was used in the past.
 
#4
Yep - I know the history. They were privately held & went under. They had a Mich. Ave spot when I was a child. Someone resurrected/ bought the name. Just wondering if anyone has tried the latest. Barney's has them and they look nice. Not really needing that style bag, but I always admired the case Grace Kelly had in Rear Window!
 
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Harpertoo said:
Yep - I know the history. They were privately held & went under. They had a Mich. Ave spot when I was a child. Someone resurrected/ bought the name. Just wondering if anyone has tried the latest. Barney's has them and they look nice. Not really needing that style bag, but I always admired the case Grace Kelly had in Rear Window!
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Did you see the bag on the Carrie Diaries? ;)
 
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pandorabox said:
Did you see the bag on the Carrie Diaries? ;)
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No. Have never watched it.
I'll see if I can catch an episode. I can imagine they have fun with the styling.

And that's a great idea for a thread.....favorite new shows for fashion inspiration!
(I'm recovering from foot surgery and SO, so tired of loungewear!)
 
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Harpertoo said:
No. Have never watched it.
I'll see if I can catch an episode. I can imagine they have fun with the styling.

And that's a great idea for a thread.....favorite new shows for fashion inspiration!
(I'm recovering from foot surgery and SO, so tired of loungewear!)
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The whole first episode or two focus around her mothers mark cross bag. It sis really kinda cool.
 
#9
Now I really need to watch it!
My grandmother had one and I thought the style was way too "mature" (read old lady-ish) for me at the time...now I sort of like them. I've been browsing Barney's online too much. I have a gift card burning a hole in my wallet.
 
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Harpertoo said:
Now I really need to watch it!
My grandmother had one and I thought the style was way too "mature" (read old lady-ish) for me at the time...now I sort of like them. I've been browsing Barney's online too much. I have a gift card burning a hole in my wallet.
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Def worth the watch. I don't wanna spoil it for you by saying more but basically because of that show unjust learned about Mark Cross. ;)
 
#12
I have the smallish Scottie satchel (not the mini, not the giant one). I have it in black. I absolutely love and adore it. It's elegant and it isn't something other people have.
 
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Recent pickup, can't figure out how old it is. Do you recognize it? Any info on it would be great! Thank you!

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#15
Reviving this thread to see if anyone has any more information. How is the wear and tear on Mark Cross bags? I saw someone with a Grace today and while the construction looked beautiful the wear on the bag strap (scratches and discoloration) looked concerning!
 
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