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[poleneinblack]

Does anyone have a good bag that works for all occasions? Medium capacity but light, top handle, shoulder and crossbody straps? Versatile enough for l uses and occasions? I was thinking about the Hermes Birkin and Kelly, but are there other, better choices?

 

[Vintage Leather]

I love Hermes, but both Birkins and Kellys have their flaws.

Birkin has no shoulder or crossbody strap, it’s a pain to get in and the shoulder drop is small. Kelly does have the thin strap, but the lock is fiddly, and it is unbalanced if it’s not closed.

Maybe Gucci bamboo top handle? But I don’t know if there is enough capacity. Gucci Diana shoulder?

 

[A bottle of Red]

I would say maybe a Fendi peekaboo ( the newer iseeu has more structure) . The strap is a bit thin so I added a wider strap from Etsy. Not the lightest bag but a wide strap helps balance its weight.
Here's mine for reference

 

[A bottle of Red]

Totally different direction and again not so lightweight is the Ralph Lauren Ricky bag, or the RL Collection bags, they're totally handmade in Italy and just gorgeous.
Both come in various sizes and leather, suede, patent, etc

 

[A bottle of Red]

A few more versions in the store and they come with straps too.

 

[hellopupu]

You can consider the following bags: YSL Sac De Jour, Fendi Baguette, Dior D-Joy (which is lighter than the Lady Dior)

 

[Cathindy]

Would you consider the LV Pochette Metis East West? It's available in monogram but also in leather for a more quiet style. I have three of them because it just work so well. Compact, light to carry but enough capacity, super easy access through the flap and easy to dress up and down for different occasions. Strap can be worn on the shoulder and crossbody or you could use the chain, also the leather ones are pretty much carefree.

 

[atlantique]

Maybe POLENE Numero Neuf? Or are you looking for a more expensive bag?

For me the Birkin and the Kelly are absolutely not practical to wear, too heavy, too complicated to go in and out. I don't like both bags (sorry - and I have sold my 2 Kelly's because of this.

 

[papertiger]

Does anyone have a good bag that works for all occasions? Medium capacity but light, top handle, shoulder and crossbody straps? Versatile enough for l uses and occasions? I was thinking about the Hermes Birkin and Kelly, but are there other, better choices?

This are based on experience. I'm can't recommend what I have only seen.

The last H bags I would think of as one-and-done are the Kelly (fiddly if you are actually using and not just posing - unsafe open) or a Birkin (unless you are Jane Birkin).

The all-leather Hermes Garden Party (great shopper/work) the Evelyne (any casual occasions) Bolide, Plume or DS are much better options. This is my experience. Obviously, that's not what most want to hear. The K and the B are scaled travel bags. Put stuff inside and unpack when you get there is not the same as 100 pit-stops, opening and closing, and making sure your bag has it's own chair in a busy restaurant.

@Vintage Leather I would say the Gucci Bamboo Top-Handle (one of my favourite bags) is fab if you can carry water bottles and devices another way. Large is 36cm (you'd have to find preloved - but that was its original size) M 27cm a good handbag size. But they're rigid and don't like to be squashed/pulled/stretched and need to be sat-down when opened/closed. Like the H Kelly they're fiddly but like the K, for those that love them, they're worth it.

@A bottle of Red. I like the idea of a tote for all reasons and seasons. I've heard good and bad about Fendi PaB, to the point of irreconcilable, but they look gorgeous. I could recommend a BV Roma (have to be preloved).

 

[Evia]

Does anyone have a good bag that works for all occasions? Medium capacity but light, top handle, shoulder and crossbody straps? Versatile enough for l uses and occasions? I was thinking about the Hermes Birkin and Kelly, but are there other, better choices?

Hermes Bolide - it’s secure, not too heavy, shoulder and/or hand carry, various sizes to choose from. I sold the only Kelly I bought - beautiful thing but too faffy to use, and too noticeable for my taste.

 

[atlantique]

PS: I forgot: I can recommend the H Bolide 31 !! I love mine very much! Easy to go in and out with the zipper, not too heavy, but maybe you need a larger shoulder strap because the originally leather strap is a bit thin.

 

[atlantique]

Hermes Bolide - it’s secure, not too heavy, shoulder and/or hand carry, various sizes to choose from. I sold the only Kelly I bought - beautiful thing but too faffy to use, and too noticeable for my taste.

Hermes Bolide - it’s secure, not too heavy, shoulder and/or hand carry, various sizes to choose from. I sold the only Kelly I bought - beautiful thing but too faffy to use, and too noticeable for my taste.

we have written simultaneously

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

Love the Bolide! Another option -- the Alma BB, preferably in epi leather in a neutral color of your choice. The next size up (PM?) is more spacious, but I'm not sure if it comes with a shoulder strap.

 

[Vintage Leather]

@Vintage Leather I would say the Gucci Bamboo Top-Handle (one of my favourite bags) is fab if you want a handbag and will carry water bottles and devices in another way. Large is 36cm (you'd have to find preloved - but that was its original size) M 27cm a good handbag size. But they're rigid and don't like to be squashed/pulled/stretched and need to be sat-down when opened/closed. Like the H Kelly they're fiddly but like the K, for those that love them, they're worth it.

As PT mentioned, the BTH does share some inconveniences with the Kelly. It’s also an exceedingly elegant bag. What does make it superior to the Kelly is 1) the top flap is the same width as the bag - you don’t have to cinch all your bag contents, or limit yourself to using only the bottom 2/3 of the bag. 2) the turn lock is much bigger. The Kelly is a two-handed bag when you are opening it, and it’s hard for arthritic hands to grab the tiny turn lock. The big chunk of bamboo can be more easily grasped, and can be opened one-handed if you are using a walker or stroller.

 

[A bottle of Red]

This are based on experience. I'm can't recommend what I have only seen.

The last H bags I would think of as one-and-done are the Kelly (fiddly if you are actually using and not just posing - unsafe open) or a Birkin (unless you are Jane Birkin).

The all-leather Hermes Garden Party (great shopper/work) the Evelyne (any casual occasions) Bolide, Plume or DS are much better options. This is my experience. Obviously, that's not what most want to hear. The K and the B are scaled travel bags. Put stuff inside and unpack when you get there is not the same as 100 pit-stops, opening and closing, and making sure your bag has it's own chair in a busy restaurant.

@Vintage Leather I would say the Gucci Bamboo Top-Handle (one of my favourite bags) is fab if you want a handbag and will carry water bottles and devices in another way. Large is 36cm (you'd have to find preloved - but that was its original size) M 27cm a good handbag size. But they're rigid and don't like to be squashed/pulled/stretched and need to be sat-down when opened/closed. Like the H Kelly they're fiddly but like the K, for those that love them, they're worth it.

@A bottle of Red. I like the idea of a tote for all reasons and seasons. I've heard good and bad about Fendi PaB, to the point of irreconcilable, but they look gorgeous. I could recommend a BV Roma (have to be preloved).

Let's hope mine stays only good lol