Handbags - what's your style?

I have a collection of leather satchels in different colours. Love that they hold such a lot

Backpack. Bright colour so I can always identify it.

Cross body is my preferred bag style. At the moment my bag is a soft green leather Seasalt bag.

A factor for me in choosing a bag, is that it be light weight wise because I’ve got a herniated disc.

I’m currently using a fabric Healthy Back Bag. Lots of pockets, very organised.
My DH would say that I have too many bags and I think he may be right…sssshhh!
Most of them are black leather in a variety of styles but I do have a Mulberry Pasadena in a tan/light brown leather.

I’ve just bought a new Healthy Back Bag. There are what they say, different sizes, colours and materials but all planned to keep your spine as comfortable as possible and prevent back pain. My old one is still in good condition and perfectly usable but the only thing it isn’t proof against is the very strong Portuguese sun. I thought it was only a bit faded until I saw them against each other.

I’ve got a couple of the much smaller bagglets as well. I can still fit a surprising amount in them but I can concentrate more easily on my stick if I have to use it.

I like medium sized crossbody and shoulder bags and they must be leather. I’ve recently purchased a lovely leather crossbody phone purse which is ideal for when I’m shopping and don’t want a bulky bag. It holds my phone, tissues, coin purse with the cards I think I’m going use, small hand sanitizer and hand cream. There’s a small zipped pocket on the back where I place all the receipts.

Treated myself to a lovely Radley bag after my chemo and I get lots of comments on how nice it is. Does have two handles and sometimes think a strap would be good as well.

Apparently Kipling bags no longer have the key holding strap thingy. Bah!

I love my Radley bag, it's compact size, the leather is so soft and smooth. It has several outer and inner pockets, which help to keep everything organised.

Purpledaffodil

Has anyone ever washed a fabric Kipling bag? Mine is looking grubby but it’s so useful as a summer bag I don’t want to wreck it.

Yes! They wash beautifully in the machine and look good as new afterwards. I've had one on the go for at least ten years. 30degree wash.

Recently bought a Kipling cross body bag which converts into a bum bag - I think it is the most useful thing I've acquired in this millennium!

Fleurpepper

I have an antique one from my grandmother's - crocodile with silk lining in perfect condition. Must get it valued.

Do any of you know where it would be good to ask for valuation?

Thanks for the washing tip. I have a Kipling lilac bag which has become grubby so there's the solution.

I've got a much loved Kipling shoulder bag which goes in the washing machine every year.
This thread has made me buy another one, in black for winter. These two will see me out!

Thanks so much Coolgran. That’s another job sorted for today.?

purpledaffodil most of my bags are fabric Kipling and have washed very successfully.

If I want a bag the price is not important, what harri wants harri gets.

Has anyone ever washed a fabric Kipling bag? Mine is looking grubby but it’s so useful as a summer bag I don’t want to wreck it.

I have an antique one from my grandmother's - crocodile with silk lining in perfect condition. Must get it valued.

Handbag queen have them all in different colours pretty much an obsession. All radley and handbags not crossbody just go to favourite handbags.

Rarely carry a bag then it’s more like a purse on a crossbody strap. Cards a little cash my phone fits in its back pocket.. It’s leather cost a lot but I’ve used it for a long time and I’ve not bought another bag since.

DillytheGardener

Cross body usually, Kate Spade or Coach. My every day Coach is very frayed and on it’s last legs, but I can’t bear to decommission it.

Kate spade !!! £400 I couldn’t.

Fleurpepper

It would not be fair to ask here on GN- but I wonder how much per bag members are prepared to pay for a hand-bag?

Not a lot I can tell you....... £12 tops.....

Considered I have a colour to match every outfit, cheap is the word..... hahahaha.

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This is the dog walkers bag I saw on Dragons Den. I don't have a dog but it does look handy.

It would not be fair to ask here on GN- but I wonder how much per bag members are prepared to pay for a hand-bag?