Portland Leather Goods and all their goodies. Anyone else a fan?

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The mini is the perfect size for me. I am debating getting the medium with a zipper for heavy rainy days or whether I should stick to mini or try something else.

I'm actually considering the small drawstring bucket bag instead of the mini, but in addition to the medium. I take public transit, so I'm not comfortable without a closure of some kind and I love the look of the drawstring in cold brew. But I'll get the medium crossbody in Nutmeg.
 
I'm actually considering the small drawstring bucket bag instead of the mini, but in addition to the medium. I take public transit, so I'm not comfortable without a closure of some kind and I love the look of the drawstring in cold brew. But I'll get the medium crossbody in Nutmeg.
I ended up ordering the mini with a zipper in premium. I have the small drawstring in dune and it is really cute. It fits a lot more then you think.
 
And now I've started seriously considering a triangle bag as well. I really can't buy them all...
Think about your whole collection of bags and then decide. I have photos of all my bags on my phone by color. Lately before I buy a bag I check to see if I have something similar first. If I do and want the new one I list the old one . Other times I realize what I already have is better. Good luck with your decision . What color triangle were you thinking?
 
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Cold brew or cognac. I'm in the process of downsizing my current bag collection, because of the 10 to 15 bags I have, I find myself carrying the same 2 to 3, and not being 100% happy with those ones.

I'm thinking of skipping the medium crossbody and getting a mini in Sangria (looking at one in the PGL Groupies BST section, but waiting for a response), plus the triangle, And maybe a circle bag as well. I've already purchased a small bucket in Nutmeg, just waiting for it to ship and arrive.

They're just so beautiful!
 
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Cold brew or cognac. I'm in the process of downsizing my current bag collection, because of the 10 to 15 bags I have, I find myself carrying the same 2 to 3, and not being 100% happy with those ones.

I'm thinking of skipping the medium crossbody and getting a mini in Sangria (looking at one in the PGL Groupies BST section, but waiting for a response), plus the triangle, And maybe a circle bag as well. I've already purchased a small bucket in Nutmeg, just waiting for it to ship and arrive.

They're just so beautiful!
Here's my new mini crossbody in sangria, along with everything that fits inside, with room to spare.
 

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It's actually from American Leather Company, and it's new, so I don't know how it will hold up. I have owned a Patricia Nash bag before. It was beautiful, and the bag itself held up well, but the decorative rivets kept falling out, which was really disappointing.
 
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It's actually from American Leather Company, and it's new, so I don't know how it will hold up. I have owned a Patricia Nash bag before. It was beautiful, and the bag itself held up well, but the decorative rivets kept falling out, which was really disappointing.
Thanks! I am so undecided. The color is so pretty but it is not quite what I am looking for.
 
It’s the smell of oil-tanned leather. I personally love the smell, and I’ve had my Mini Crossbodies for awhile, and the smell has not diminished. I think it’s the smooth (easily scratched) that is worse.
I received my cold brew almost perfect mini tote from PLG. The smell is very strong and a bit chemical like. Does this go away? I love, love the bag! It’s gorgeous, but I don’t know what to do. Can anyone help me with this issue? I have had it for about a week and a half or more now and it’s still quite strong smelling. I do not want to return it because I just love it but I don’t know what to do… also, I am new to this so I am sorry if I’m replying very late or somebody answered this question.
 
I received my cold brew almost perfect mini tote from PLG. The smell is very strong and a bit chemical like. Does this go away? I love, love the bag! It’s gorgeous, but I don’t know what to do. Can anyone help me with this issue? I have had it for about a week and a half or more now and it’s still quite strong smelling. I do not want to return it because I just love it but I don’t know what to do… also, I am new to this so I am sorry if I’m replying very late or somebody answered this question.
Contact PLG’s Customer Service for assistance; you may be able to return it. Otherwise, after doing a Search in this thread for “smell” I was reminded that the odor doesn’t diminish, as it is good oil-tanned leather -but- some are worse than others, and PLG has allowed returns in the past.
 
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I received my cold brew almost perfect mini tote from PLG. The smell is very strong and a bit chemical like. Does this go away? I love, love the bag! It’s gorgeous, but I don’t know what to do. Can anyone help me with this issue? I have had it for about a week and a half or more now and it’s still quite strong smelling. I do not want to return it because I just love it but I don’t know what to do… also, I am new to this so I am sorry if I’m replying very late or somebody answered this question.
I would return it. I have had another brand that stunk and nothing I did got the smell out. Then I received a fabric bag that smelled and a friend suggested activated charcoal pouches to put in and that got the smell out of the fabric bag. The leather bag had been tossed already.
 
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OK, back to realizing that the PLG Mini Crossbody is my bag (and let me tell you, it was a costly lesson!). I just don't carry enough stuff anymore, and this is the perfect size.

@dcooney4 do you know if PLG has ever done like a 'vachette' leather? You know, natural, without color... Saddle, maybe.
 
OK, back to realizing that the PLG Mini Crossbody is my bag (and let me tell you, it was a costly lesson!). I just don't carry enough stuff anymore, and this is the perfect size.

@dcooney4 do you know if PLG has ever done like a 'vachette' leather? You know, natural, without color... Saddle, maybe.
I am not up to date on their latest colors. They had some light colors in their mystery boxes that I saw online, but I don't think they were vachette leather. I know go forth goods makes one right now, but it is limited edition.
 
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