Tell me about Brahmin bags please?
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Yep, my purse that had the fading/ peeling dye job is a glossy blue, underneath the paint it looks white. To add insult to injury, Brahmin said they would repair my bag at no charge(bought at an outlet, so no warranty). When I received the bag, after "repairs",it looked the same as it did when I sent it in. Oh, well, lesson learned.
I saw some bags at the tent, Bronze Sienna collection/color, that looked like they were painted, literally brush marks could be seen on the finish. Not good.
There was another collection, Blue Fiji that was being unloaded for $39 because "the clear top coat peels in certain areas within a short time" so the sign said.
I have seen peeling on handles after extended use (my mother's bag). I am new to Brahmin since 2015 so tough for me to discuss wear on bags still but I love do them. However, I am concerned with how they will wear over time. I had gotten color transfer on the strap of one. Decided to wipe it with a baby wipe. The top coating started to peel off. My mistake, you're not supposed to use wipes, but, it is a concern nonetheless.
Honestly, I still think Dooney & Bourke bags are a great investment. Brahmin is my newer obsession.
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I went to Dillard's yesterday to look at the Orinoco. They're marked down 30%. I went back this morning convinced that I was going to purchase the Elisa, but left with the Laura satchel instead. It drives me crazy. I may end up there on Monday trading it for the Elisa. Ugh. Some people collect art... I collect bags.
One of these days I'm getting a China cabinet to display all of the pretty ones.
One of these days I'm getting a China cabinet to display all of the pretty ones.
I happened upon this Brahmin bag on sale at Dillard's. It is the Duxbury medium Satchel. Also found the matching credit card wallet. My comfort zone is black and brown bags but I have been wanting a bag with color. This bag caught my eye both in style and color. The color is Cherry Tree. It leans red with pomegranate mixed in. Very pretty. I wear a lot of blacks and grays. I am new to Brahmin but, wow, what a nicely made bag! Should I keep this bag?View attachment 3674012
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Yes! It's very pretty and the Duxbury is one of my favorite styles (I have 4 of them). Definitely keep it. It's a good starter for your collection. [emoji1]
Oooh, so pretty! [emoji7] I saw it in a different color, and it is just the perfect size.
Congrats on your new beauty! [emoji253]
I recently found new brand (to me) called Milli Millu. They have great looking leather bags manufactured in Spain with materials from Spain and Italy. They come in an array of gorgeous colors. They don't have a U.S. website, but international orders over 200 pounds (sorry, not sure of conversion rate) ship free. They are in the Brahmin price range. Since I don't own one I can't speak to the quality.
Also, Longchamp (my personal fave in this price range) is very French-chic. You DO see them quite often, but queens and the Duchess of Cambridge also carry them. They're perfect for travel and I feel like they are affordable luxury. Their leather bags are much higher priced than the serviceable nylon/leather Le Pliage, but you can't beat anything in this brand for quality/value/style. They are a family owned business. They use the same leather and tanneries as Hermes and Louis Vuitton. I used one in high school/college as my school bag. Now I use the Le Pliage Expandable Travel Bag (in black nylon) as my personal item when flying. It's lightweight and can hold my neck pillow, 3-1-1 bag, make up bag, a small leather crossbody, passport/card wallet, snacks, water bottle, IPad Pro, cords and chargers, and other inflight essentials (while still meeting United's size guidelines for personal items!). I think that bag only retailed for around $250. It folds down to the size of a largish sized book when I'm not using it. PLUS their bags come in many colors and patterns! Highly recommend!!
I first started my 'grown-up' handbag collection with Brahmins before branching out to the more high end designers. Brahmins used to be really well made, but I feel like the quality isn't what it used to be. Like you, I am now seeing Brahmin bags everywhere, though not quite as often as MK. I have bags in both brands that have stood the test of time, and I still love wearing them, but they really are EVERYWHERE.
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While I do feel the quality of Brahmin has gone down slightly, I still think they're towards the top of contemporary designers. I mainly own Brahmin, Rebecca Minkoff, Coach (leather only) and Tory Burch and it never fails - every time I purge and sale my bags, the Brahmins are in the best condition. As far as being common, that must depend on your area. I still feel like they're fairly rare around here. MK, Coach signature fabric, and LV mono are everywhere.
I vote keep!!! As long as you're comfortable branching out of your color comfort zone, this is a great bag to do it with. The Duxbury is an awesome size and the Cherry Tree color is so pretty. It sounds like it will go with a lot of your wardrobe.
I just bought this cute Carrie with a Cherry Tree stripe.
My first time posting in this thread, but wow, it is stunning! I hope you decided to keep it, it's lovely
Thanks for the feedback! I have decided to keep the Brahmin Medium Duxbury in Cherry Tree. The size, quality and color just make me happy! After starting to wear the bag, I have received compliments already. It is an easy bag to carry. Not heavy. Easy access. And, I just love it that it is different - I am not going to see someone around the corner with the same bag. Funny thing, tonight after work I stopped in Dillard's. They are having a big sale. The Brahmin sale table was wiped out! A couple women came up to me and said "Oh, you bought that bag!" Another woman said she saw it a few days ago and had come back hoping it was still available. That comment also totally validated my decision to keep the bag!
This is a great bag!
Saw it today but too small for me.
BTW, Dillards has take an additional sales the last week of most months [emoji6]