Non "designer" high quality leather bags

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#16
for a reasonable price point (btw my Gryson Clio is $1500. and I call it a designer bag.)

Try a Dooney -- or catch a good sample sale and get a good handbag at a good price. If you live near an outlet, I would try Coach or DB.

I have never seen a Tano irl, but there are those here who love the brand.

But you do need to get us a price point that you are comfortable with. As you can see, there are a lot of opinions as to what is highend/designer.
 
#18
memory said:
Basically I need a big bag for bringing books, papers and lunch to work (I'm a teacher) every day, I don't mind paying up to 500 or so, for something well made/substantial (books are heavy :)) High fashion and/or fancy brands would be inappropriate, (not that they are in my price range for my working wardrobe.) But I don't want anything that looks cheap either. Coach quality would be perfect, but I would worry that it is too easily recognized as a "brand" all my students are carrying!!
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If you are a grade school teacher, I am assuming the girls would be carrying the signature bags rather than the leathers. So I think you would be safe with an all leather piece. My sister uses a leather Coach tote for work, it still looks like a Coach bag but doesn't scream it.
 
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cutieupdate18 said:
^ Aren't Grysons starting to run into the $600 - 700 range? I was browsing NM one day and it actually stuck out to me that they WERE quite expensive for what they are...I bought a Gucci canvas bag as a gift for my MIL last September and it was around $650. So I actually thought "wow, Grysons cost the same as some higher end brands now".
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I did specify "on sale" - sorry if that was not clear. I often see Grysons for around $250 at Nordstrom Rack, for example. I got my Sophie satchel for $200 last summer. :yes:

That is also why I asked the OP to clarify what she meant by not "designer". To me, all the labels I mentioned (which I own and LOVE) are designer, especially compared to what I used to buy years ago (Nine West, etc.). However, for some people designer means only the biggest high-end names like LV, Chanel, Gucci, etc. I hope I have not ruffled any feathers. :flowers:
 
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greenpixie said:
I did specify "on sale" - sorry if that was not clear. I often see Grysons for around $250 at Nordstrom Rack, for example. I got my Sophie satchel for $200 last summer. :yes:

That is also why I asked the OP to clarify what she meant by not "designer". To me, all the labels I mentioned (which I own and LOVE) are designer, especially compared to what I used to buy years ago (Nine West, etc.). However, for some people designer means only the biggest high-end names like LV, Chanel, Gucci, etc. I hope I have not ruffled any feathers. :flowers:
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Not at all! I'm just a nosey girl and wanted to hear your views, that's all :p
 
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cutieupdate18 said:
^ Aren't Grysons starting to run into the $600 - 700 range? I was browsing NM one day and it actually stuck out to me that they WERE quite expensive for what they are...I bought a Gucci canvas bag as a gift for my MIL last September and it was around $650. So I actually thought "wow, Grysons cost the same as some higher end brands now".
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yes you are right however you said the gucci was canvas. grysons are of great quality leather.
 
#29
You might want to check out TJ Maxx or Marshalls. You can find some nice, not readily recognizable brand leather bags there. Usually there are a few Claudia bags and other Italian brands, in addition to the Michael Michael Kors bags that chiffre suggested. Most of these bags are $250 or less.

Cole Haan and Kenneth Cole are also excellent suggestions (both of which you can also sometimes find at TJ Maxx!).
 
#30
Compass Rose said:
Oh, Funny you should mention Elliot Lucca. I was at Sam's today and they had them near the jewelry showcase. I was surprised to see handbags there, and I liked theElliot Lucca bags that they had there. All under $200.
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That's great! We belong to Costco rather than Sams, I've seen a few bags there but nothing special.

Linda
 
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