This thread inspired me so much, I just ordered several straps for my vintage Kelly and Bolide (1 canvas and 1 leather each), and a custom strap for my Picotin. Should have them all by the first week of September.
Non-H Shoulder Strap Success
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I can’t wait to see your straps. I’ve only ordered the patterned ones so far…..there are so many sites to order from. I used a different site for the wider strap for my Sellier evelyne, but that one was great, too.
Not sure if you have already found your perfect strap but thought I’d share my experience with the Salt strap. I ordered one from my K32 last week and it arrived within days. It feels really substantial and the leather feels luxe. I love how it looks with my Kelly. I ended up ordering the XL version as many of my other cross-body bags have 44” straps and I wish I’d gotten the 41” strap. However, there are so many colors I may have to get a second.
Hi, thanks for sharing! Your new strap is beautiful. I love the woven design! I am still searching for mine as my kelly is a duo-color (blue and green), so it’s not very easy to find a nice color to match. I will take my time to look around as I don’t want to regret it in future.
Ordered from HandCobbler on Etsy.
Not quite an exact colour match but it gives it a super casual military-esque vibe.
Not quite an exact colour match but it gives it a super casual military-esque vibe.
Love this combo
I just ordered my 6th strap from HandCobbler, previously Shoulderbagstrap, and I find them a great success! Although I'm willing to spend on an H bag I can't bring myself to spend over 1000 Euros for a strap, call me crazy
Not crazy! I have a few H straps that I know I spent way too much on, but they were specific "musts" in the moment. I haven't ordered from her (yet) but do have a bunch of other straps from Mautto and a few from Prada (also expensive but def not H-level $$).Love this combo
I just ordered my 6th strap from HandCobbler, previously Shoulderbagstrap, and I find them a great success! Although I'm willing to spend on an H bag I can't bring myself to spend over 1000 Euros for a strap, call me crazy
A strap can completely change the look and vibe of a bag.
I just received my strap from HandCobbler and it’s not an exact match but will work. I’m fine with it either way but should I have expected it to match? 
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Nope you are not crazy. I also bought a short strap for my Kelly 28. It really lightens the weight and also gives it a different look. However, I have also been asked if my bag is a fake because of the strap.Love this combo
I just ordered my 6th strap from HandCobbler, previously Shoulderbagstrap, and I find them a great success! Although I'm willing to spend on an H bag I can't bring myself to spend over 1000 Euros for a strap, call me crazy
Got a strap extender from Etsy so that Miss Mini won’t have to ride against my rib cage when crossbodied
This strap style, from Etsy vendor HandCobbler, has been posted on the forum before for use with both Picotins and Lindys. It’s a 70cm on a Picotin 18, and hangs near my hip with the ability to crossbody, albeit uncomfortably, if necessary. I’ll buy again in a different length for a higher shoulder carry, and for a future Lindy 26.
I think this looks great SFNY! is it uncomfortable crossbody because the strap is too short or because the Pico 18 sticks out too much? I've been dithering for some time over a crossbody answer and I've yet to come up with anything really optimal; everything seems to have semi-dealbreaker issues
