So I just learned about this brand because of its nomination for CFDA accessories award. I like the minimalist design although I prefer fabric to vegan leather if I want a non-leather bag. Just wondering if anyone has this bag and how you think about it.
Telfar shopping bag - thoughts?
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I own 2, one black on white. It is very much an it bag of the moment and hard to come by. It literally sells out in minutes. Made from vegan leather, quite durable. Except for when it comes to harsh cleaning agents. Very spacious, even for the mini size. Even though the price has gone up over the past couple of years, it's still On the affordable side.
It's more of an it bag now than it was a year ago. Restocks sell out in seconds.
I am going to get the Olive Green and Oxblood. I emailed them to find out the true colors since people post the bags with filters all the time and the true color is not reflected.
I have so many black bags so I am holding off.
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Log on Wednesday (8/19) for the 24 hour pre-order. Here is the info on their site:
INTRODUCING:
THE TELFAR BAG SECURITY PROGRAM
TELFAR is a black-owned, non-gendered fashion project established in 2004. The Shopping Bag first dropped in 2014 — meaning: our bag ain't new — it’s the world that changed. Let’s keep it changing.
We feel all the love we are getting, and we feel the frustration too.
We are not about hype and scarcity. We didn’t set out to make an impossible to get product. The whole point of our bag is accessibility and community.
But the truth is (with or without the bots and resellers) when thousands of bags sell per second we can't even know how many to make. We plan production 6 months in advance. It takes time and money to make bags and we are 100% self-financed.
So, what do we do?
ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, FOR 24 HRS
We will offer EVERY SIZE AND COLOR FOR UNLIMITED PRE-ORDER.
Order the bags you need, AND WE WILL MAKE THEM FOR YOU.
You will get your bag no later than JANUARY 15
PERIOD
We are doing this so that there is a way to guarantee you your bag without you having to deal with the stress of drops. We will continue to do drops and are working on getting more and more product — but this is a way to both support us, buy direct, and GUARANTEE yourself a bag — even if you have to wait for it.
There are SPECIFIC RULES that makes it possible for us to offer this:
PAYMENT
INTRODUCING:
THE TELFAR BAG SECURITY PROGRAM
TELFAR is a black-owned, non-gendered fashion project established in 2004. The Shopping Bag first dropped in 2014 — meaning: our bag ain't new — it’s the world that changed. Let’s keep it changing.
We feel all the love we are getting, and we feel the frustration too.
We are not about hype and scarcity. We didn’t set out to make an impossible to get product. The whole point of our bag is accessibility and community.
But the truth is (with or without the bots and resellers) when thousands of bags sell per second we can't even know how many to make. We plan production 6 months in advance. It takes time and money to make bags and we are 100% self-financed.
So, what do we do?
ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, FOR 24 HRS
We will offer EVERY SIZE AND COLOR FOR UNLIMITED PRE-ORDER.
Order the bags you need, AND WE WILL MAKE THEM FOR YOU.
You will get your bag no later than JANUARY 15
PERIOD
We are doing this so that there is a way to guarantee you your bag without you having to deal with the stress of drops. We will continue to do drops and are working on getting more and more product — but this is a way to both support us, buy direct, and GUARANTEE yourself a bag — even if you have to wait for it.
There are SPECIFIC RULES that makes it possible for us to offer this:
PAYMENT
- THE BAG SECURITY PROGRAM requires PAYMENT IN FULL at checkout. This includes shipping and taxes.
- THERE ARE NO REFUNDS • NO CANCELLATIONS • NO CHANGES of any kind to your order - NO EXCEPTIONS. We have to actually make your bag FOR YOU. This is the only way we can offer this program. If you are not sure you can wait you can take your chances with the drops.
- Your bag is GUARANTEED TO ARRIVE between DECEMBER 15th, 2020 - JANUARY 15th 2021.
- DOUBLE CHECK YOUR DELIVERY ADDRESS. We are unable to accommodate ANY address changes. Please provide a secure address where you can receive your order at the arrival date (12/15/2020 - 01/15/2021).
- You will receive UPS tracking info via email once your order has shipped.
- We cannot guarantee a specific date of arrival. It will likely be sooner but January 15 2021 is the LATEST. In the event of an unforeseen delay or disaster (Covid, Tsunami, Asteroids, etc.) you will be the FIRST to know.
- We will continue to do bag drops between now and January. Those are bags we ordered months ago — it may look like your bag, but it’s not your bag. We are making your bag FOR YOU and getting it to you THE SECOND IT IS READY.
- Real talk — we are a small team and trying to stay lean. Please DO NOT order if you are not sure. Please DO NOT contact us about bag status, all the info is explained here.
- Once you make your order you are agreeing to the terms and conditions above. We promise to carry out our part and get you your bag.
I will definitely preorder one tomorrow. However, I’ve never seen one in real life so I would love to hear from anyone that owns one. Did Teflar reply regarding the true colours?
They did! Reach out to them with questions.
"Thanks for reaching out. The oxblood is a true deep burgundy/ reddish color, not brown. The Dark Olive is a very rich dark green color! Let me me know if you have more questions
"Thanks, I am personally debating between green or white.They did! Reach out to them with questions.
"Thanks for reaching out. The oxblood is a true deep burgundy/ reddish color, not brown. The Dark Olive is a very rich dark green color! Let me me know if you have more questions
Both? LOL I think if you are not in NY there is no tax and shipping is free.Thanks, I am personally debating between green or white.
What size are you getting?
I will be getting the medium. Have you seen them in real life? It’s hard to purchase 2 when I’ve never seen them. They look great in pictures but I would love to know how they feel? Do they look like plastic? Are they soft or stiff?
I ordered a mini pink one from the restock at the end of july and it is quite spacious, it fits my iphone xs max (kinda angled) my chanel coin pouch, some snacks and a full bottle of motrin (just trying to see what could fit
), on top of that it doesn't feel plasticky or anything, just nice and smooth