Paying big bucks for bags...only real leather will do?
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I buy what I like - regardless of what it's made from.
Hand-beaded, or appliquéd designs are generally far more expensive to produce than a plain leather bag; so I certainly don't consider them to be less valuable.
Out of the 25 R-T-W bags and wallets I own, 14 of them are all-leather, 6 are mixed (leather and some other material) and 5 are all (or virtually all [save for a leather plaque inside]) fabric.
Hand-beaded, or appliquéd designs are generally far more expensive to produce than a plain leather bag; so I certainly don't consider them to be less valuable.
Out of the 25 R-T-W bags and wallets I own, 14 of them are all-leather, 6 are mixed (leather and some other material) and 5 are all (or virtually all [save for a leather plaque inside]) fabric.
i think it depends...
i have purchased a satin from balenciaga, a vinyl from chanel and God knows that LV's mostyl cased on a coated canvas, not leather LOL
and i believe that each materials are special in their own way.
i have purchased a satin from balenciaga, a vinyl from chanel and God knows that LV's mostyl cased on a coated canvas, not leather LOL
and i believe that each materials are special in their own way.
My tastes seem to be constantly changing. I find myself recently looking for more high quality leather bags. I just love the way they feel.
Anne
Anne
I buy it if I like it. But leather reallly is a killer. I have been going on a leather streak and most of my recent purchases have been leather. I understand what you mean about paying more than $200+ for a nonleather bag.... I somewhat feel the same but at the same time, I still buy it if I like the bag regardless of what it is made of. 
But then what do you do when it rains Never has there been a better excuse for an LV addition, tee-hee!
Never has there been a better excuse for an LV addition, tee-hee!
I go for a bag mainly for the overall look of the bag, the function, and how it goes with my outfit at the time. I prefer leather most of the time, however, do have some canvas, denim and nylon bags that at times are the right look for me. I usually don't put a monetary limt on the bag if its' the look I want.
this is true for me, particularly because fabric bags are knocked off so much more (like Kate Spade and Prada). seeing tons of people walking around with your bag kind of ruins it for me. if i'm going to lay down a lot of money, i want it to be special, timeless and beautifully made.
also, i generally don't care for patterns or large logos, and they seem to be more prevalent on fabric bags.
that said, i do really like my jack gomme gym bag, my dooney messenger, and my orla kiely beach tote! but those weren't serious money.
also, i generally don't care for patterns or large logos, and they seem to be more prevalent on fabric bags.
that said, i do really like my jack gomme gym bag, my dooney messenger, and my orla kiely beach tote! but those weren't serious money.
Leather does it for me I'm afraid and I don't think I can imagine spending a lot on any other possibilities but that is as much my taste as objection on principle.
