Vintage Bags anyone?

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Hello vintage bag lovers, I found this red Charles Jourdan at a thrift store yesterday. Hoping someone can tell me a bit more--not about Jourdan, I'm old enough to know the name-- :smile: -- but about the LABEL (Greek?) and possible dating (1950s? 60s?) It's a hard shiny red leather, double-flap style bag. Vintage Chanels are my passion, but for $5, this little red lady caught my eye. Any and all information very much appreciated. Thank you! ~Linnea in Floridajourdan red4A.jpgjourdan red1.jpgjourdan red5.jpgjourdan red6.jpg
 
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Mirai said:
Hi guys! Can you describe what attracted you to buy vintage items? And how do these vintage items make you feel? Because I am also curious about buying them. :rolleyes: :drinks:
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I first got interested because someone posted on the forum a magical transformation of a beat up bag into a gorgeous bag. I wanted to try it. The first vintage bags I bought (Coach) were in such good condition, they didn't need rehabbing but eventually I found some that did need it. It was rewarding to do the magic myself.

This is why I started but I continue due to the amazing quality and longevity of vintage Coach leather. If not totally abused, these bags could last forever. I have some bags that are 50 years old, in amazing condition. I love thinking about their history. They are treasures.

I have a few other vintage bags I bought because I loved the styles.
 
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Mirai said:
Hi guys! Can you describe what attracted you to buy vintage items? And how do these vintage items make you feel? Because I am also curious about buying them. :rolleyes: :drinks:
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I fell in love with vintage quite a while ago. I imagine the stories that the bag could tell by looking at it. Did it go to church, a park, dinner; who carried it? I love the craftmanship and the structure. I don't like when I find one and it's been abused because no one knew how priceless they are. I absolutely love vintage. So glad you asked, I will post some of my babies.
 
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evoque said:
I've got some vintage Coach bags (back when Bonnie Cashin still worked her magic), a few Etienne Aigner satchels, some gorgeous monogram canvas Celine bags, and I just picked up a malletier Speedy from the Marketplace. Most of my purchases have been via eBay, though I do take the time to hunt down the high-end consignment shops in town whenever I'm on a business trip, and there are a few sites whose stock I monitor fairly closely.

Nice to see other vintage fans around!
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I have a Bonnie Cashin bag that is small but I love it. Just keep hanging on to it---is there any value to sell it? Also have an HCL purchased at Nordstrom's---cost at that time was $600---while at work one day someone broke into my office and stole my wallet and credit cards... sillies left the HCL---didn't know what they left!!! Still have it and use it occassionallly---brown w/black trim.
 
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DLP said:
I have a Bonnie Cashin bag that is small but I love it. Just keep hanging on to it---is there any value to sell it? Also have an HCL purchased at Nordstrom's---cost at that time was $600---while at work one day someone broke into my office and stole my wallet and credit cards... sillies left the HCL---didn't know what they left!!! Still have it and use it occassionallly---brown w/black trim.
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Bonnie Cashin bags are collectible! They get higher prices if they are also associated with Coach.
 
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Mirai said:
Hi guys! Can you describe what attracted you to buy vintage items? And how do these vintage items make you feel? Because I am also curious about buying them. :rolleyes: :drinks:
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I love vintage bags and items in general because I feel that the quality is so much better than newer items for the most part. I have two vintage bags and they are gorgeous. On a side note, my husband has a parka from the 90s (he is older than me) that I thought looked a bit outdated and "had to go"... But then I saw it was made in the USA, and what better shape it was in than my year-old parka made of the same material...his is a thirty year old coat that looks like new. Now that I've been into vintage, I really appreciate that old parka!

Also, one of the oft-mentioned reasons people spend more on luxury brands is because of the heritage of the brand. In my mind, buying vintage luxury is a bigger nod to that brand's heritage than buying new.

The more affordable price point is also usually a bonus!

And last but not least, I too enjoy wondering about the previous life (or lives) of the bag I am holding.
 
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Farkvam said:
I love vintage bags and items in general because I feel that the quality is so much better than newer items for the most part. I have two vintage bags and they are gorgeous. On a side note, my husband has a parka from the 90s (he is older than me) that I thought looked a bit outdated and "had to go"... But then I saw it was made in the USA, and what better shape it was in than my year-old parka made of the same material...his is a thirty year old coat that looks like new. Now that I've been into vintage, I really appreciate that old parka!

Also, one of the oft-mentioned reasons people spend more on luxury brands is because of the heritage of the brand. In my mind, buying vintage luxury is a bigger nod to that brand's heritage than buying new.

The more affordable price point is also usually a bonus!

And last but not least, I too enjoy wondering about the previous life (or lives) of the bag I am holding.
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I regret the coat I donated last year. It was a raincoat reversible to faux fur. I always wore it with the raincoat side out. I loved it. It was so warm and cozy but the nylon on the outside was wearing thin. Now that faux fur coats are in, I could have kept it and worn it with the fur side out.
 
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