Share Your Edited Bag Closet Journey......

[RueMonge]

I want to go into 2023 lighter in many ways..... I'm generally not into New Years Resolutions but am feeling right now that I really want to embrace "less is more" in many more ways.

I’d like to do that also, thank you for the reminder. Just added one new to me bag this year perfect for travel after I retire. On the hunt for one more light weight Crossbody bag for travel.
It’s time to pull out the larger work bags that I won’t use along with others that I don’t carry. I find it particularly hard to clear out unusual bags that I searched for, but didn’t end up carrying much.

 

[diane278]

So I'm here to report that I failed at acquiring nothing else this year.... but only 2 which seems not so bad. I ran across a fantastic Jil Sander red that proved too interesting and odd to pass up. Also a suede mini (there's that suede again!) from RSVP which seems to be an annual doodah go-to.

That said, I have in the queue a not insignificant number outgoing bags and am also staring down rehoming a couple of my apparently-not-so-prized H bags. (I've posted over in the H forum about one dilemma.)

I want to go into 2023 lighter in many ways..... I'm generally not into New Years Resolutions but am feeling right now that I really want to embrace "less is more" in many more ways.

(Having said all of that I would really love a BV Sardine. Call me nuts. Oh wait, I already did that!)

I’d like to do that also, thank you for the reminder. Just added one new to me bag this year perfect for travel after I retire. On the hunt for one more light weight Crossbody bag for travel.
It’s time to pull out the larger work bags that I won’t use along with others that I don’t carry. I find it particularly hard to clear out unusual bags that I searched for, but didn’t end up carrying much.

Once again, I think I’m approaching a balanced H collection. The TPM’s I purchased have proven perfect for my new home & lifestyle. However, I’ve been down this rode previously and have never achieved bag nirvana. I am not desiring any additions.…at least not now. I’m hopeful,
but not totally confident, given my previous experiences…..

bagnut1: the sardine is gorgeous!

 

[bagnut1]

Once again, I think I’m approaching a balanced H collection. The TPM’s I purchased have proven perfect for my new home & lifestyle. However, I’ve been down this rode previously and have never achieved bag nirvana. I am not desiring any additions.…at least not now. I’m hopeful,
but not totally confident, given my previous experiences…..

bagnut1: the sardine is gorgeous!

Nirvana is elusive indeed!

That darned sardine is so fabulous but not very practical, and I am guessing heavy with that handle. I am trying to resist the temptation to go try it on.

 

[diane278]

I’m hoping BV doesn’t bring it out with sliver hardware. I’m afraid I’d be doomed.

 

[bagnut1]

I’m hoping BV doesn’t bring it out with sliver hardware. I’m afraid I’d be doomed.

Oh lord.......

 

[cecchetti]

I love the idea of a Longchamp but have never owned one. You make it sound like a great practical bag. I’m going on record that I can’t add one unless I let go of at least one bag currently in my life.

Dear @diane278 do you remember me-I haven’t posted for a while -but I haven’t forgotten you-firstly the pics with your Evelyn look great, but, in relation to the quote..

I now have 15 bags-some are new, some are the same ones-I gifted a lot, some to friends, many to my dear niece, and have ended up with the “right” number, having decided that, going forward any bag would be one in one out, but my wish list isn’t that long atm (lol)..

So going forwards realistically, I would buy the bags on my wishlist as and when the opportunity arises, and pare my current collection only if necessary as my wishlist is finite, whereas previously it has been infinite.

The things stopping me achieve my wishlist now are finance-I spend my £££ on cats and jewellery atm, (although I’ve just replaced my H 1989 Tsako with an identical 2011 version), and the fact that I love the thrill of the chase-if I reached “purse peace”, I’d be looking for more!

Sorry for the long reply, Much love❤️❤️

 

[diane278]

Dear @diane278 do you remember me-I haven’t posted for a while -but I haven’t forgotten you-firstly the pics with your Evelyn look great, but, in relation to the quote..

I now have 15 bags-some are new, some are the same ones-I gifted a lot, some to friends, many to my dear niece, and have ended up with the “right” number, having decided that, going forward any bag would be one in one out, but my wish list isn’t that long atm (lol)..

So going forwards realistically, I would buy the bags on my wishlist as and when the opportunity arises, and pare my current collection only if necessary as my wishlist is finite, whereas previously it has been infinite.

The things stopping me achieve my wishlist now are finance-I spend my £££ on cats and jewellery atm, (although I’ve just replaced my H 1989 Tsako with an identical 2011 version), and the fact that I love the thrill of the chase-if I reached “purse peace”, I’d be looking for more!

Sorry for the long reply, Much love❤️❤️

I’m glad your handbag journey is going well. In my experience, all journeys have their ups and downs. Congratulations on your successes.

 

[cecchetti]

I’m glad your handbag journey is going well. In my experience, all journeys have their ups and downs. Congratulations on your successes.

Yes, ups and downs, but more ups recently..I’ve gifted a lot in the past year..to my niece,to my Mother(who isn’t well, but still loves her bags), and to friends, bought a few, wishlisted a few, learned a lot from you -and others on PF- and do not feel the need to gift anything in my current collection.
Anything which leaves now will be either gifted in the future due to change in taste or worn out from overuse-but it takes a lot of wear to actually wear out a handbag, it’s really only preloved bags which risk this, I only own one “vintage” bag- it would have to fall apart for me to part with it..

Edit -like you changes in lifestyle , taste, do happen-I do foresee parting with bags in the future, and upgrading bags hopefully to H bags.(I only have 1)

It’s Wonderful to hear from you.

 

[bliss14]

Dear diane278,
after a long period of only reading and learning on Tpf, I reached this subforum and learned even more (especially about myself). The curation of my bags is ending these days in replacing my Birkin 35 (too big, too heavy) by a black Birkin 30.
When I saw yours in different posts I knew immediately: that‘s it!
I am living in Europe and even thought about traveling to America to see Docride in Montana to have the engraving done but that would surely be a bit over the top…
So I found a craftsperson who is very experienced in engraving all kind of materials.
Could you please let me know whether Docride engraved the palladium hardware directly, changed the hardware or whether she put an engraved silver element on it? I couldn‘t figure that out from the posts.
I would be very happy to receive an answer. Thank you!
(Btw: I am still heading towards the process of giving up my house and move to a Senior Home - big step!)

 

[diane278]

Bliss14,
I learned about @docride here and contacted her. It was either via tpf or her ebay site….I’m not sure which. I did not go to Montana, but shipped my bag to her. We had numerous phone conversations and emails regarding my options. She did not remove the original hardware but made a veneer out of engraved sterling silver and adhered it to the original hardware. The actual engraving was done by a silversmith who works on projects with her. Good luck on your adventures….both with your bag and with your eventual move to senior living.

I’ve tried to show the veneer below. I couldn’t get it any clearer due to my limited abilities to enlarge the photo. but I think you can see it was applied to the original metal. The engraved piece is exactly the same size as the original ones, so it can be tricky to see. I hope this helps….

 

[bliss14]

Bliss14,
I learned about @docride here and contacted her. It was either via tpf or her ebay site….I’m not sure which. I did not go to Montana, but shipped my bag to her. We had numerous phone conversations and emails regarding my options. She did not remove the original hardware but made a veneer out of engraved sterling silver and adhered it to the original hardware. The actual engraving was done by a silversmith who works on projects with her. Good luck on your adventures….both with your bag and with your eventual move to senior living.

I’ve tried to show the veneer below. I couldn’t get it any clearer due to my limited abilities to enlarge the photo. but I think you can see it was applied to the original metal. The engraved piece is exactly the same size as the original ones, so it can be tricky to see. I hope this helps….
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[bliss14]

Thank you very much for your quick response! I‘ll proudly present the result!

 

[diane278]

Thank you very much for your quick response! I‘ll proudly present the result!

I’m eager to see how you decide to design your bag…..

 

[bagnut1]

There is some new empty space on my bag shelves:

• 2 bags that I had been struggling with letting go of for a while and for almost completely fetishistic reasons (very little use in the last few years). They went directly from my mental Closet for Departing Bags to one last try-on before final rehoming. I have too many big bags, these were duplicate sizes (and I still have another), and they were no longer really me in those particular size/color combos. (So time for a new avatar!)
• 2 more that I liked the idea of way more than I loved using.

The last half of this month will see me excavate my actual Closet for Departing Bags. I am a bit daunted to have to face what's in there but look forward to using that space for things other than bags!

Continuing resolutions for 2023:

• I have already acquired 3 (I swear they broke in and made themselves at home!) and am planning that my next (bespoke order) will be it for this year. I need to get that right and fully enjoy it in rotation. I have been lengthening the time between switching so will see how that goes. (This approach certainly jibes with my relative laziness!)
• Embrace more diversity in my collection - I ventured over to Gucci in December with fantastic results, and one of the new 3 is a smaller size / different color of that bag. I'm trying to stick hard to "no duplicate sizes or colors of same bag" going forward.
• The other 2 are semi-doodahs - one was a find I happened upon at BG (a croc pochette by the brand that seems to have replaced Nancy Gonzalez in their lineup) and the other a 25 cm Isabel Marant (new brand to my closet) that will be great for summertime beating around (and also will functionally replace both of the second two I just let go of).

 

[diane278]

There is some new empty space on my bag shelves:

• 2 bags that I had been struggling with letting go of for a while and for almost completely fetishistic reasons (very little use in the last few years). They went directly from my mental Closet for Departing Bags to one last try-on before final rehoming. I have too many big bags, these were duplicate sizes (and I still have another), and they were no longer really me in those particular size/color combos. (So time for a new avatar!)
• 2 more that I liked the idea of way more than I loved using.

The last half of this month will see me excavate my actual Closet for Departing Bags. I am a bit daunted to have to face what's in there but look forward to using that space for things other than bags!

Continuing resolutions for 2023:

• I have already acquired 3 (I swear they broke in and made themselves at home!) and am planning that my next (bespoke order) will be it for this year. I need to get that right and fully enjoy it in rotation. I have been lengthening the time between switching so will see how that goes. (This approach certainly jibes with my relative laziness!)
• Embrace more diversity in my collection - I ventured over to Gucci in December with fantastic results, and one of the new 3 is a smaller size / different color of that bag. I'm trying to stick hard to "no duplicate sizes or colors of same bag" going forward.
• The other 2 are semi-doodahs - one was a find I happened upon at BG (a croc pochette by the brand that seems to have replaced Nancy Gonzalez in their lineup) and the other a 25 cm Isabel Marant (new brand to my closet) that will be great for summertime beating around (and also will functionally replace both of the second two I just let go of).

I’m excited for you! And envious of your progress!
I’m getting ready to thin down the clutches that I no longer reach for. I’m not gonna lie, it’s going to be a struggle.…but it’s time.
One of my obstacles it that since I moved to this condo, I don’t have much display room in my closets. Seeing things out and ready to go, was more useful than I realized at the time. Live & learn….