What is your one thing that you absolutely hate about a bag?

[leechiyong]

I'm particular, so a lot of these are very specific:

• Black edgepaint on non-black, textured leather bags. It's nearly impossible to not look sloppy; whereas with smooth leather, it's easier to get a straight line
• Contrast stitching on anything but heritage leathers like barenia or vachetta
• Cheap linings
• Bags that are a hassle to get in and out of that I have to set down
• Non-removable straps
• Low-quality hardware
• Micro bags that massively cut corners, like omitting design element hardware or using strap handles instead of rolled

 

[Sunshine mama]

Expensive leather bags made with cheap looking leather.

 

[ccbaggirl89]

When they make a bag with a strap, but a non-adjustable one.

 

[thriftyoldbag1]

What is Edgecote? Is that the coating on the seams?

On the edges of handles or straps - plastic coating that flakes off.

 

[rosewang924]

not having inside/outside pockets for cellphone
zipper that requires two hands to open/close

 

[loves]

Lazy bag straps, example the straps of the point and some other bags from Bottega Veneta are so basic in design, like a big fettuccine which is fine but the simplicity doesn’t go with the intricate weaving or details of the body of the bag. It’s like an afterthought.

 

[Love Of My Life]

Logos

 

[lalarey]

Strap that slides off the shoulder.
Zippers or closures that don’t work smoothly.

I love an outside pocket but it is not a dealbreaker.

Funny about contrast stitching. It is so difficult to get right that I see it as a sign of luxury.

strap that slides off the shoulder is THE. WORST.

 

[maxww]

Crossbody bags
Handle bags that do not have an option of detachable shoulder strap.

An expensive bag with design that looks so common without the logo.

 

[MrÉtoupe]

Shoulder straps that are too short.

 

[Lake Effect]

Having to flip anything over the top to open or close it. As in a Jackie style bag.

 

[Ludmilla]

Middle compartments.
Took one of my not so well used bags out yesterday and was pretty soon reminded why it turned into a wardrobe ornament: its middle compartment takes away too much space.

 

[Lavendera]

Some smart handbag manufacturers ought to read this thread!
and give us what we want and need

 

[ksuromax]

adjusting buckle that is right in the middle of the long strap, so the d@mn thing tangles your hair

 

[Ludmilla]

adjusting buckle that is right in the middle of the long strap, so the d@mn thing tangles your hair

Yes!