What Should I Get For My First Designer Bag?

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#17
I'd say to check out the Saint Laurent SDJ, Gucci Bamboo Tote, or Givenchy Antigona.

I'd really suggest going to a few stores, seeing bags in person, trying them on, and seeing what stands out to you. It's a big purchase and it really ought to be something you love, not just something to buy just for the sake of buying a designer bag.
 
#18
Important in many threads around here: buy for the life you *have* rather than the life you wish you had or want to have. Someone said here- you're young, buy what you will use in the next five years. She's right - your tastes and needs will change, and heaven knows BAGS will change. If you buy for your life instead of for a lifetime, you'll do fine.

Spend some time reading in TPF about the purchases people regret: you will learn a little and laugh a lot.

Take your time and have fun shopping.
 
#19
Since u ruled out Bal n LV, may I suggest these few structured bags with strap option below:

- Chloe - Drew
- D&G - Monica, Sicily [emoji7]
- Fendi - 2Jours, Peekaboo
- Givenchy- Antigona (very structured!)
- Gucci - Stirrup, Lady lock
- Loewe - Amazona
- Mansur Gavriel - Lady bag, Tote
- Mulberry - Delphie, Bayswater(only small size comes with Crossbody strap)
- Nina Ricci - Marche
- Phillip Lim - Pashli
- Proenza Schouler - PS11
- Sophie Hulme - Albion Tote
- Valentino - Rockstud Flap, North-South Tote
- YSL - Cabas Chyc (semi structured after used many times)

If u would like to consider drawstring/bucket, I would like to suggest:
- Mansur Gavriel Bucket, Chloe Emma, Loewe Flamenco

If messenger type: Mulberry Alexa, PS1

P/S: U don't like Balenciaga...how about Chloe Paraty? [emoji16]
 
#22
You mentioned you like Celine luggage, so maybe that can be your first bag :) if you want something with strap, how about PS1, Valentino rockstuds tote, Goyard St Louis, Chloe Marcie, Fendi Peekaboo/2 jours?
 
#23
I like Chanel but I've bypassed them a couple of times now. I bought a Fendi Selleria peekaboo but I love the regular peekaboos and the 3jours are fun too. I love the peekaboo for the two sides. I'm a big fan of Fendi and will probably buy from the again. I've heard that Fendi has really good after care as well. Plus I have always had good experiences in their stores.

I like Mulberry's too but the style doesn't seem quite right for me personally. I live in the UK so it seems like everyone has one. They seem quite durable and seem to made for everyday wear.

I like Celine and have a edge bag but have been tempted by the Mini before-it's just too big for me. The Micro might be a good option for you. I've had good after care with Celine.

I like Chloe too because their bags are really feminine but I probably won't buy them again. I have a Marcie Medium.

I think your best bet is going somewhere where you can walk into the stores and experience the bag for yourself. It's very different once you try something on.
 
#24
for your first bag i'd say go for balenciaga in black. but antigona and sac de jour are also great options. Sac de jour is a really great bag, however it can look a bit too formal and might not fit casual outfits, balenciaga on the other hand i feel is really versatile and can be dressed up/down.
i guess it all boils down to your everyday style:smile1:
 
#25
For a young lady, I think a nice cross-body bag would fit the lifestyle. A large tote would take a lot of beating, since students tend to put books etc in it. A large satchel would be too clunky and bulky. Gucci has many beautiful small cross-body bags under $2k. A beautiful small cross-body bag is like jewelry. It can really decorate you.
 
#26
Will this be your first designer bag or your first premier designer bag? If it's the former, I think it's a good idea to get a contemporary designer first to see if you'd really enjoy investing in/collecting bags as you think you would :smile1:
 
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