Purse Geniuses- I need your help.

[enjlux]

Will your schoolmates take to the idea of bags made entirely from men's ties? Have any of you seen someone wearing such a bag?

No I have not! But they are cute!

 

[enjlux]

i like triple 5 soul. they have nice school bags w/ a little spunk. I don't even think any of the bags are over $150.

juicy couture has cute totes

and i seen some marc by marc jacobs (school bag size) for under $250 too.

also bebe... all girls love bebe www.bebe.com and it's still considered very stylish (mischa barton is the face of bebe)

Great suggestion!

 

[enjlux]

Thanks so much everyone but as I have been looking at all these great bags...there is something i neglected to mention, I live in Europe so JCrew, Gap and many other brands are not avalible, plus shipping is expensive and customs is horrible. I bought a pair of $20 Roxy flip flops and then had to pay $40 in customs when they got here.

This will only make the bag finding more of a challange!!

 

[enjlux]

http://www.shoptrunkt.com/public.showprod.cfm/productid/1029
Travelcity tote by Sherry Brown $180 (Sherry was named as a designer on the rise by StyleBakery - can't remember if it was last year, will check later)

That is for sure my favorite!

 

[enjlux]

passerby, I just looked at that other thread looking for $50 totes, that looks great, if you don't mind, i might steal some of those from over there!!

 

[enjlux]

Enjlux, I hope you’ll indulge me by letting me post a lot in this thread (and going off point somewhat. At least, the other tPFers have not gone off point. ). Just wanted to let you take a look at what indie designers have been producing (and the bags mentioned below CAN be used to carry textbooks, I think):

Fivestarsreviews.com featured these designers:

Designer: Karen Lukacs

http://www.karenlukacsonline.com/flaplong.html
Karen Lukacs Multi Floral Bolsa $205

Karen Lukacs Coloured Triangles Bolsa $205

http://www.karenlukacsonline.com/how.html
14" wide by 13" high, with a 4" wide base. Short handles are a 5" briefcase length, long handles are a 9" drop for the shoulder.
Bags are made from discarded sweaters and coats. Interesting idea …

Designer: Bungalow360

Adorable website not least because of the owners’ two gorgeous cats Mrs Strudels and Mr Heimer appearing on it:

http://www.fivestarreviews.com/Review.aspx?ReviewId=556

http://www.bungalow360.com/Boutiques/Peace.html
Peace - Tiki 15” x 15” $40

Peace – Diablo 18” x 14” $40

Peace – Pink Blossom 18” x 14” $40

http://bungalow360.com/Boutiques/Pink_Nose.html
Pink Nose Petunia $30
14” x 14”

http://bungalow360.com/Boutiques/Cotton_Paradise.html
Cotton Paradise Sing Along $42
15” x 15”
A strap is included if you wish to carry the bag messenger style

Designer: Nappa Studio:

http://www.nappastudio.com/Handbags_Purses/canvas_tote/bag.html
Canvas mushroom tote $110
Dimensions: oval shaped bottom 13.5”W, 8”, 12.5” H (including handle)

I LOVE the bungalow360!! I hope she makes more of them very quickly! It's too bad that about half of them are sold out

 

[passerby]

Enjlux, happy to help! However, since you don't live in the US (and neither do I), it's going to be a real challenge since most of those US companies or individuals don't ship overseas.

BTW, I wouldn't have found those bags on my own either, thank
http://www.grechenscloset.com (awesome site)

May I know which country you live in? The reason I ask is that there are sure to be talented indie designers there as well

 

[passerby]

One of my favourite sites so far:

http://www.babypeach.com

A Japanese-born designer now living in Cary, NC. Her bags are gorgeous!

I might even order one if she doesn't mind shipping to my country (she says she'll ship to some countries outside the US, not all):

Check out her sold bags, for instance:

http://www.babypeach.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=10

http://www.babypeach.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=836

Baby Peach Spring bag 297 $79

http://www.babypeach.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=835

http://www.babypeach.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=860
Baby Peach Spring bag 296 $82

This is adorable:
Baby Peach Spring bag $303 $52

 

[chidzuyo]

Mmmm... i'm not sure. How about Ralph Lauren or Juicy. What's the age range in your school?

 

[passerby]

What are the approximate dimensions of a school bag/tote?

Sophiebags has some stylish bags under $250 and ships internationally, including most parts of Europe (check "Customer Service"):

All pics off:

http://www.sophiebags.com

Almas Imports

Zita Large Duffel in black $199

Cutout Handle Tote in lavender $161

Lazaro

Gaetano Bag $129

Hanna $165

A N

Christie canvas tote $138

Nicole carryall tote $155

Two Busy Bees

Lola Vintage Floral Fabric Bag $130

Treesje

Mimosa Black Handbag $123

Blue Elegance

Large Messenger Bag in Dark Brown $61-99

Large Messenger Bag in Light Brown $61-99

 

[passerby]

More indie designers!

Lovely hobo by snorestud, a talented designer in London (wonder if she will ship overseas?)

Pics off the respective sites (links given)


http://www.snorestud.com/Present/treehobopurse.htm

Tree Hobo $144

For international shipping orders on purple peach, you’ll have to contact them:


http://purplepeach.us/inc/sdetail/5112
Luz de Laguna Wendy Blue $215

http://www.purplepeach.us/inc/sdetail/5114
Luz de Laguna Madalena Tan $215

http://www.purplepeach.us/inc/sdetail/5113
Luz de Laguna Magdelena Red $215

http://purplepeach.us/inc/sdetail/2437
Myna Bags Stanton – sale price $79

Pallie Bags – for international orders, you’ll have to contact them.

http://www.palliebags.com/collection.php?cat=spring&type=canvas&product=Colesie%20Tote

Colesie Tote $90

Purplepinkandorange will ship internationally.
http://www.purplepinkandorange.com/mailorder/product_info.php?cPath=50_53&products_id=235

Persnickity Designs Atomic Squares Hopper Purse $52

Unsungdesigners will also ship internationally.

https://shop.unsungdesigners.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1030
Dutchy Peety Hobo Large $222

https://shop.unsungdesigners.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=874
Nepacena Handbags Gabrielle Tote $130

https://shop.unsungdesigners.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1053
Bagged by Lea Turquoise Sari Sack $65

 

[enjlux]

Thank You for so many suggestions (again) Now I just have to narrow it down... I am thinking I will do it by price rage. I am going to try to find a few bags for $0-50, a few for $50-100, etc.
Thank You Thank You Thank You!!!!!!

 

[passerby]

Happy to help, enjlux! Is where you live classified information? Through links on websites, we should be able to find indie designers in your country (probably).

I have more bag suggestions actually - want to read about them later?

 

[evolkatie]

Hehe, I like writing essays about bags. They make me realise what I'm spending my money on. Eventually it makes me sad though. I wrote an essay about how the most of the world is so brand-conscious and how it's going to take over us later. It's so odd though cause I buy expensive goods lol

 

[enjlux]

I live in Luxembourg, I bet there are not any designers here!