What bags do you consider to be "stealth wealth"?

[Almaz]

Tod's bags are understated but the leather looks really luxurious,
they definitely achieve the stealth wealth look
Some models from Hermes are the same as well like the Lindy and garden party

 

[anasa]

Aren't Valextra bags fairly expensive? They're not my taste so I've never paid too much attention to them, but I know they sell for a lot.

 

[lovingmybags]

BV, Ferragamo, Tods, and Valextra

 

[Designerhbgirl]

Agree with VBH.

Also agree with VBH. These are gorgeous bags. VBH and Tods fit the "stealth wealth" scenario in my opinion.

 

[clu13]

But if nobody could recognise it, wouldn't that be invisible wealth, not stealth wealth?

Like the stealth tank, stealth wealth items are allowed to be visible to one's own side (in this case, other wealthy individuals)! LOL!!!

I think an astute eye can discern craftsmanship and materials without recognizing the bag by name or logo. It's sort of like craftsmanship in a home. Custom versus cookie cutter versus mass produced materials.

 

[clu13]

No idea. I don't think the rest of the world is all that into bags like we are. I think wealth is clear based on other factors. There are certainly other outward symbols - house, car, vacations, etc.

Ferragamo. LV Sofia Coppola bag. Hermes Kelly.

 

[Almaz]

i think an astute eye can discern craftsmanship and materials without recognizing the bag by name or logo. It's sort of like craftsmanship in a home. Custom versus cookie cutter versus mass produced materials.

+1

 

[murt]

Obviously not label ridden, but is there an ionic handbag that you consider a bag that obviously cost alot, but does not scream look at me?

I'd say Bottega Veneta bags generally.

Also some Givenchy bags and smaller designers like Nicholas Kirkwood, Phillip Lim, Building Block, etc. I've even seen some beautiful bags by Stuart Weitzman.

ETA: Also Smythson for sure - they're probably the epitome of what you're talking about.

Nothing by Hermes, Chanel or LV.

 

[QTbebe]

BV, givenchy, Celine, A lot of people do not know about Celine, even where I live. Some people might recognize the luggage shape, but does not know much about it, such as how hard it is to find and the price increases etc.
Hermes is also, but not the birkin or kelly, something like bolide, lindy and GP is stealth.

 

[Bitten]

BV and Hermes

 

[Emily1830]

I'd say Bottega Veneta bags generally.

Also some Givenchy bags and smaller designers like Nicholas Kirkwood, Phillip Lim, Building Block, etc. I've even seen some beautiful bags by Stuart Weitzman.

ETA: Also Smythson for sure - they're probably the epitome of what you're talking about.

Nothing by Hermes, Chanel or LV.

How about the Chanel Reissue (original design by Coco and uses a mademoiselle turnlock rather than the CC closure)? I think many people wouldn't know that it is a Chanel.

 

[Silversun]

1. Non-B, non-K Hermes without an obvious H in the front (I'm thinking of Bolide, leather GP, Victoria, Double Sens)

2. BV

3. Loro Piana

 

[wild child]

My pick would be Tom Ford bags

 

[Bitten]

BV and Hermes

I would add that my Anya Hindmarch Albion tote is getting quite a number of compliments and enquiries about what brand it is - it doesn't have an obvious logo and it's very well made, so I think that qualifies as 'stealth wealth'

 

[BgaHolic]

Bottega Veneta, non Guccissima Gucci, Ferragamo, Bally, some Hermes (surprisingly, not Birkin or Kelly) and I would add Italian made leather bags that are not listed on our forum but ones that can only be bought abroad.