Suggestions for high quality lesser-known designers?

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Wow I love that bag especially for the price! I've been looking for a light leather bag but didint want to spend too much for it in case it got dirty quick. Thanks for posting about her! I occasionally buy things for etsy and love the unique pieces.

May I recommend bagmakers from Etsy? This seller, sundaygirl77 - she's in LA - makes nice leather bags that have gotten good feedback:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7265018

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$125 plus shipping

You might also wish to look at bags by Dutchy and Sigrid Olsen (S Olsen bags on zappos for example).

http://dutchy.net/spring07_catalog/index_nana_doc_large.html
 
i totally know where you are coming from! i am a college student and while i LOVE the big designers, I just can not afford them right now. I am constantly on a hunt for a bag with really nice quality, buttery or high-grade leather, and a decent price- my max price is $350 (and I rarely go that high). my recommendations to u are hayden harenett, bulga, kooba, aaneta (awesome lesser known designer-VERY nice leather), Isabella Fiore, and Tano (make sure you look into the different types of leather they have tho). All of these brands are GREAT! Also, if you constantly keep your eyes out- u can find some grea deals!
 
Roberta Gandolfi is a great Italian unknown brand I've found at TJ Max and eBay. I especially like their stylish leather totes for the quality thick lining and solid hardware. Another is Tre Vero sold at Dillards, some really creative designs. I prefer both of them over designer brands like D&B.
 
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