Vintage Bags anyone?
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That telephone bag is so cool!
If I remember to I should come back and post all my vintage bags
I have recently started only buying vintage. So everything except for a couple of Betsey Johnson bags I have are vintage.Most of what I carry is vintage Kelly bags I get from flea markets -- I've been burned a couple of times on Etsy by photos that hide flaws so now I prefer to buy in person. I don't think the brands are well-known but they are crocodile or leather-embossed croc, one is a floral fabric in accordion pleats. It's pretty easy to find kelly bags in good condition, I think, harder to find shoulder bags in good condition for reasonable prices -- I think the kelly bags were used less often.
Now when you say Kelly bags, I know that is a particular style. Can you share some pictures? I just want to really know what I have and what I am searching for. Thanks
I haven't taken good pictures of mine but here's one that is similar:
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Oh I am falling in love with this style lately! I just found 2 on etsy and got both because they were super inexpensive, but excellent quality. Both leather, and one looks like it was rarely ever used.
I'm so excited about both of them!
I blame the new Pan Am series for my new obsession!
So this Koret is considered Kelly?
or is this a Kelly?
The second one definitely is.
Thanks for the info Sensible. I will look through my bags and see how many Kelly's I actually own.
Vintage has been making a comeback and for good account. You can never go wrong with the classic styles of the 40's and 50's. Chic and classy. Would you be willing to trade a vintage that you have for another vintage that you have been wanting? Or would you rather keep what you have and buy another if you could find it?
Just curious
Just curious
kimbend said:Vintage has been making a comeback and for good account. You can never go wrong with the classic styles of the 40's and 50's. Chic and classy. Would you be willing to trade a vintage that you have for another vintage that you have been wanting? Or would you rather keep what you have and buy another if you could find it?
Just curious
Finding a vintage bag is like giving an orphan a home. No, I would never trade one vintage piece for another. Would you trade one of your children?
Hello Ladies
I also love vintage bags. It's fun to carry a bag that is different. Coach and Dooney remind me too much of HS so I gave most of those away to my nieces. But I kept the vintage Gucci and Doir bags. These are pics of a Whiting & Davis 40ish and an Alligator bag I found a resale store in San Francisco. Anyone remember Eel skin from the first time?
I also love vintage bags. It's fun to carry a bag that is different. Coach and Dooney remind me too much of HS so I gave most of those away to my nieces. But I kept the vintage Gucci and Doir bags. These are pics of a Whiting & Davis 40ish and an Alligator bag I found a resale store in San Francisco. Anyone remember Eel skin from the first time?
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Hi ladies, I'd love to see pics of vintage bags too! I don't know much about most vintage styles, but I do love the Bonnie Cashin Coach bags! 'm posting pics of my one vintage bag that I've been too ashamed to post so far for fear of getting labeled a Purseforumer with no taste :shame: But it's one of my favorites, a tooled leather bag from the 50s or 60s I'd guess that I use frequently now that the weather is getting warmer. The best part - "Betty"!
What a awesome bag!Love it!