My wife wants me to buy her a bag. Help!!

[ChristianG]

Hi all,

Please help. My wife has said she wants me to get her a bag for her anniversary present.

Normally I’m fine with buying her clothes, I know my old Celiné from my new Celine.

But handbags... sure I can tell a Birkin from a Bayswater. But I’m kind of lost after that.

so far I’ve seen the See By Chloe ‘Joan’ size small. but nothing else.

Right:
Budget - £300
Colour - black or brown
Style - shoulder (Big enough to hold a few bits)

Please, please help.

thank you

Christian

 

[IntheOcean]

There are literally thousands of options, so recommending one particular bag would be impossible.

I suggest looking at websites that sell contemporary bags among other things. There you'll find lots of options from well-known to new but really nice brands within your budget. Lots of resellers do promotions these days. Check out shopbop, luisaviaroma - never ordered from them myself, but heard good reviews. Just scroll through them and think of what would go with your wife's wardrobe.

Personally, I would recommend Coach (they have great leather and a very long history), Tory Burch, See by Chloe, Botkier, Staud, The Curated. Those are just the few I know of. There's many more.

 

[Anesthestia]

What type of bag does she normally wear / what does she like? Perhaps you could help us out by providing a few photos of how she normally styles herself (blurring out her face for privacy perhaps), that might be helpful if you're comfortable with it.

I agree with the above ^ there are so many promotions nowadays, I would look to get something on sale. I would also personally recommend Coach and Tory Burch, both of these were my favorites back in the day and the quality has never been anything but amazing for the price.

 

[Annawakes]

Can you ask her for a short list of what she might want? Then you decide which one and surprise her. That way you’ll guarantee she will like it, and it’s still a surprise.

 

[ChristianG]

There are literally thousands of options, so recommending one particular bag would be impossible.

I suggest looking at websites that sell contemporary bags among other things. There you'll find lots of options from well-known to new but really nice brands within your budget. Lots of resellers do promotions these days. Check out shopbop, luisaviaroma - never ordered from them myself, but heard good reviews. Just scroll through them and think of what would go with your wife's wardrobe.

Personally, I would recommend Coach (they have great leather and a very long history), Tory Burch, See by Chloe, Botkier, Staud, The Curated. Those are just the few I know of. There's many more.

Thank you

i guess I’d really like to know what’s best quality/won’t date.

 

[Christofle]

I would say this is a really tough thing to recommend.

Bare minimum you would need to know if she likes big bags vs small, what carrying method she prefers, material choice (leather - canvas - vegan), metal hardware choice.

Kinda hard with COVID but a shopping date can always be fun since a bag can be so personal having the recipient present can help. Ending with a nice lunch out to top it off!

Since you are UK based check out Aspinal as they are currently having sales and make a wonderful quality product.

https://www.aspinaloflondon.com/products/lottie-bag-with-top-handle-in-penelope-pink-silk-lizard

 

[FashionForwardChick]

Hi all,

Please help. My wife has said she wants me to get her a bag for her anniversary present.

Normally I’m fine with buying her clothes, I know my old Celiné from my new Celine.

But handbags... sure I can tell a Birkin from a Bayswater. But I’m kind of lost after that.

so far I’ve seen the See By Chloe ‘Joan’ size small. but nothing else.

Right:
Budget - £300
Colour - black or brown
Style - shoulder (Big enough to hold a few bits)

Please, please help.

thank you

Christian

Mansur Gavriel has cute smaller bags: https://www.farfetch.com/shopping/w...=CPA&af_channel=affiliate&is_retargeting=true

 

[FashionForwardChick]

Hi all,

Please help. My wife has said she wants me to get her a bag for her anniversary present.

Normally I’m fine with buying her clothes, I know my old Celiné from my new Celine.

But handbags... sure I can tell a Birkin from a Bayswater. But I’m kind of lost after that.

so far I’ve seen the See By Chloe ‘Joan’ size small. but nothing else.

Right:
Budget - £300
Colour - black or brown
Style - shoulder (Big enough to hold a few bits)

Please, please help.

thank you

Christian

JUST noticed you said black or brown .. Mansur Gavriel also sells in those color options

 

[ChristianG]

What type of bag does she normally wear / what does she like? Perhaps you could help us out by providing a few photos of how she normally styles herself (blurring out her face for privacy perhaps), that might be helpful if you're comfortable with it.

I agree with the above ^ there are so many promotions nowadays, I would look to get something on sale. I would also personally recommend Coach and Tory Burch, both of these were my favorites back in the day and the quality has never been anything but amazing for the price.

Hi,

thank you for your reply.

She has a Gucci canvas shoulder bag - but it’s patterned and not for regular wear.
Comme des Garçons pouch.
Tula crossbody
M&S shoulder

she wants something timeless and practical. Pref black or brown.
EDC inc, phone, large purse, paper diary, small makeup, hand sanitiser (COVID). Sometimes ipad.

so Coach and TB - good.

Is the See By Chloe I mentioned not so?

I’ll attach a few photos - bag style. No

 

[ChristianG]

Width about 30cm

and yes, UK based.

thank you for your replies so far!

 

[Passerine123]

I’ve followed your original post and the replies...have you thought about Polene? A black Numero Un with the moc croc flap is a well made, attractive bag that fits your brief. It would be slightly above your budget (about 315 pounds) but is a highly regarded, practical bag enjoyed by many TPFers here (myself included) and is widely considered one of the best bags available for under 500 pounds (or euros)

Number One - Trio Black Crocodile - Polène

Edition - Trio Black Crocodile Undeniably feminine for its sensual curves, "Number One" is Polène’s signature handbag. Designed as a...

euro.polene-paris.com

 

[giantswing]

Second Polene!!!!!!!

 

[Stacy - me]

I think you should go see the bags of Stéphanie Cesaire in Paris ... At the moment, I saw on their site that there are a lot of promotions and also 20% on the whole collection, I think it takes that I absolutely benefit from it, it's a small company, everything is done in France in sublime leathers and frankly it's the best ratio of creativity, quality price on real luxury bags.