What 5 handbags should every woman own?

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#78
For me, top 5 bags a women should own are:
1. A classic Chanel 2.55 in black or red. I'm liking the Flap one better than the Reissue.
2. An office bag ala Hermes Birkin (or something a bit more pocket friendly--- Mulberry Bayswater). I would like it in tan colour.
3. A nice casual bag. Slouchy and fun. I'm currently eyeing Marc by Marc Jacobs Petal to the Metal Sasha hobo. Or else Coach Audrey bag.
4. A Longchamp Le Pliage tote bag in either black or Garance because the brown leather straps just pop beautifully in those colours in my opinion.
5. A clutch bag. Something that will work from day to evening. I'm loving the Tory Burch Snakeskin embossed clutch and Balenciaga's Giant Envelop clutches!
:D
 
#82
I think that every woman should own a bag that makes her feel special.

For me personally, LV, Balenciagia, Hermes, Chanel, Dior and many other designers don't suit me. I would much rather carry something unique and individual rather than follow the crowds and wear a bag that is emblazoned with a brands logo and can be seen on other woman at the same time.
 
#83
shopaholic1987 said:
I think that every woman should own a bag that makes her feel special.

For me personally, LV, Balenciagia, Hermes, Chanel, Dior and many other designers don't suit me. I would much rather carry something unique and individual rather than follow the crowds and wear a bag that is emblazoned with a brands logo and can be seen on other woman at the same time.
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Sorry to go off topic for a second... but just for interest's sake, what bags do you carry, and where do you find them?
 
#85
MrsMammaGoose said:
Sorry to go off topic for a second... but just for interest's sake, what bags do you carry, and where do you find them?
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Hi, I buy from small independant boutiques that specialize in european designers such as Ripani, Roberta Gandolfi and Abaco.

I also buy somethings from etsy.

I am not into paying alot of money for a bag just because of the brands name behind it.
 
#86
ChaChaWeed said:
I always like to see articles on bags in magazines and a lot of them consider Hermes and LV the classic designers. I have a friend with a Birkin and while I admire the design, it seems like a pain in the neck to carry and to get stuff out of--even Jane Birkin said she couldn't handle it, it was too bulky and heavy!

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I believe the hype about it being difficult to get things out of the birkin is pretty heavily exaggerated.
 
#87
1) Large bag, able to take abuse, for rainy days and vacations. Preferably straw, patent, canvas.
2) Every day bag - shoulder or hobo - big enough for everyday needs. Leather, discrete.
3) Day/Night bag - a bit more structured than the every day bag - can double as a clutch if running late. Alternatively, wallet which can double as bag (WOC, ect.)
4) Evening bag - completely impractical and insanely beautiful. Something that makes you happy.
5) A bag from 2, 3 or 4 in a contrasting colour and or style. (silver evening bag and black or hobo and crossbody)
 
#88
There are ones that I like from experience but I don't really like the "everyone MUST have 'VWXY and Z'" menu

So I will write types rather than brand names and models.

1 Leather tote (useful for travel as well as shopping)
2 Hobo (so nice with casual)
3 Framed top handle (with optional shoulder strap) for when only smart will do
4 Boston (I just love round bags plus can be used as a gym bag)
5 Brief case (type, does not have to be rigid) papers should be uncreased for work
 
#89
Vintage Leather said:
1) Large bag, able to take abuse, for rainy days and vacations. Preferably straw, patent, canvas.
2) Every day bag - shoulder or hobo - big enough for everyday needs. Leather, discrete.
3) Day/Night bag - a bit more structured than the every day bag - can double as a clutch if running late. Alternatively, wallet which can double as bag (WOC, ect.)
4) Evening bag - completely impractical and insanely beautiful. Something that makes you happy.
5) A bag from 2, 3 or 4 in a contrasting colour and or style. (silver evening bag and black or hobo and crossbody)
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I can't believe I wrote mine without looking at yours VL . It was only once I posted I saw how similar :ghi5:

I can't believe I didn't write clutch. Maybe because i had a hard time with my Delvaux Hannelore last Sat. Large wallet can double as a clutch too :p
 
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