I really want what Meghan has! -A frivolous thread.

I have a LV bag but it is a lookey likey. I have mainly used it for trips to London as it looks so much like the real thing and when I checked they were £1k to buy!! I certainly wouldn't use it as an everyday bag as it may be nicked.

£80 is the most I have spent on a bag but my favourite is one I bought from a charity shop for £1.99.

I guess we all have an extravagance. Mine's shoes. Don't think I've ever paid more than a tenner for a handbag and have received many as freebies with catalogue purchases. All welcomed and used.

Most of my handbags in recent years have come via Ebay, I look for a brand that isn't 'ultra posh', but well made and stylish - mostly Tula which is a cheaper offshoot of Radley. It's not easy to see the difference. Now, if/when my current favourite wears out, having paid attention to vegan DS, I'll be looking for well designed faux leather bags, though it might be difficult to exercise the same scruples about shoes.

Although I like nice bags I made the decision about 15 years ago to spend on pairs of designer glasses instead. I figured that more people would look at what I was wearing on my face than on my arm.
I think in terms of spending, I would have been better sticking to handbags.

Sorry, been busy

Mattsmum2

I’ve had a few Ridley bags in my time. One bought for work was I think about £150. I have a Michael Kors one I use now which holds everything including my laptop. It was a gift from my mum with a purse to match. I will buy designer brands but generally wait until the sales.

Radley I meant to say!

I’ve had a few Ridley bags in my time. One bought for work was I think about £150. I have a Michael Kors one I use now which holds everything including my laptop. It was a gift from my mum with a purse to match. I will buy designer brands but generally wait until the sales.

Congratulations GiddyGranny, you must feel so relieved that all is now well

Aveline

I don't understand the desireability of 'designer' handbags. I just don't get why one leather or fabric bag is so much more expensive than any other leather or fabric bag. It's not like they're diamonds or gold!

If you have a desirable designer bag complete with dust bag, box and receipt and in excellent condition it will increase in value.

Some designers have long waiting lists, years for some bags. They double/triple their value overnight.

Sago

I love Tustings bags, all UK made!
Here’s a link

www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwi1u8Klm8j1AhUVEcAKHRcFBz8QFnoECAcQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tusting.co.uk%2F&usg=AOvVaw1-qrQvecC4KhmWtph0b09l

I have two of their bags, I had mine monogrammed with my initials, they are timeless bags and worth every penny.

I also have a Liberty bag, not sure where it’s made….it’s beautiful though.

Tustings are two villages away from me and a few years ago donated a mint green suede and brown leather handbag to a village hall raffle. I won it!
Actually it’s going on EBay soon as I have never used it !

I don't understand the desireability of 'designer' handbags. I just don't get why one leather or fabric bag is so much more expensive than any other leather or fabric bag. It's not like they're diamonds or gold!

Giddygranny

Well today was the day I actually became a Granny at last, my daughter baby was IVF, so very precious. And she ended up having to have an emergency c section but all is well. So looking forward to being more active on Gransnet

Congratulations Giddygranny. Glad it all went well for your DD??

My favourite is a pinkish purplish cross body bag bought from a tiny pop up shop in Rome years ago. It was very cheap and still looks good. I can’t carry a handbag and find small cross body bags great for carrying the essentials.

I think £60 would be my limit although I could afford more. TK Maxx for me. I have quite a few bags but I rarely use most of them. Won't be buying any more. Its just consumerism.

clue it?

My one came from fatface, made in Italy? I have had to clue it together - so less than brilliant.
I may treat myself to a new backpack next.

I do like a nice bag and the one Meghan has in that picture is lovely.

I did have a real handbag thing a few years ago culminating in my most expensive buy, a Mulberry, then I worked out it was all about the wanting, when I actually got the coveted item somehow it lost it's appeal it was just the desire! I also realised I got sick of switching bags. At the moment, my winter bag is an across the body brown leather Radley, almost like a small satchel affair. Occasionally I change that, not often, to a Navy blue Longchamps bag similar to the one Sago has displayed above. My going out in the evening bag is black and quilted with a chain shoulder strap, bought ages ago from Russell and Bromley a fairly good copy of the classic Chanel that all the rich and famous have, but at a fraction of the price. I did turn up at an evening do a few years ago and a daughter of a friend who was there with her parents had the real thing........ooh it was lovely and have to say better than mine, but then it would be at the price!

My expensive handbag buying days are over though, because imo the ones I have already haven't dated, I don't need anymore and they take up room!

Me too.
A long strap is essential.
Then I know I'm not going to lose it.

I've been using the same one for ages, it wasn't expensive (Fiorelli) but it is so useful and everything can be easily found. Unfortunately it's looking past its best now.

I do like a bag with a long strap.

Me too!
I should do.
I need to find something with more pockets to replace it first.

I have enough bags to see me out! They’re nice (IMO) and I don’t remember what they cost as I’ve had them so long. The most expensive would have been three from Jaeger and L K Bennett sales. I have in the past lusted over Chanel and YSL and got over it. I could easily afford a £400 bag but my conscience would never let me spend so much on a fashion accessory. How people justify spending hundreds or thousands on bags escapes me.

I hope you make a good profit!

Jasper Conran bag here (I think)
4 quid from a charity shop.
Its going on ebay soon though, because I'm not keen.

I’m currently proof of that EllanVannin. My husband got me a small Mulberry bag about 25 years ago, which I very rarely used until the pandemic. I decided to downsize what I carted round with me because of the (then thought) risk of cross contamination from touching surfaces, and I’m now using it every day. I regularly get asked about it when I’m out shopping!