Looking For A Nice "starter" Bag

baggi · 22-04-2004

Hi,

I'm looking for a bag that's less than $350, good quality and durable. Any opinions?

Thanks!

leyla m. · 22-04-2004

MIU MIU usually have good shape bags that are roomy and durable and nice and not SO expensive

TheSweetest · 22-04-2004

I love miu miu and I totally agree, but I think Furla bags are wonderful. They are super simple, super versatile, and super cute!

. They aren't very expensive neither. Cole Haan is nice too!

BritBagLady · 22-04-2004

I'm a BIG fan of Orla Kiely. Her leather bags are more like $450 but the coated canvas ones are from around $150. They are true originals and made to last. She has a cult following so isn't over-exposed. Their are a wide range of styles and prints but plainer styles too. Good luck!

mikeijames · 22-04-2004

http://www.eluxury.com/browse/product_deta...&SectionID=9000

i always recommend canvas-y, logo-type bags for your first adventure into bags simply so you get over that look (and not waste a thousand on a logo-ed bag you'll hate in three months)...then when you're ready to upgrade go with something more fashion-forward or classic-quality (depending on your tastes). and for your next bag you should budget no less than five hundred.

MJCouture · 22-04-2004

I'd say go with a Miu Miu. Some of the styles are very clasic, and very few are over $500, but they are still fashionable.

Plumour · 22-04-2004

MIU MIU

chocsta · 22-04-2004

I think a nylon Prada is a good choice, they're quite versatile and very durable. Get something in a basic colour like black, and you'll get lots of use out of it.

softgrey · 22-04-2004

miu miu-your best bet....
furla-varies from season to season, but usually good
kooba-available at bergdorf, scoop...very cute...looks like marc
orla kiely-love
vanessa bruno-bergdorf, scoop-cute and different-like balenciaga
jamin puesch-cute, whimsical...can go from day to night

nylon prada...too 80's and will look cheap
anything with logos all over it...crap

baggi · 22-04-2004

I like Miu Miu myself but the nicer bags are always over 400

I didn't really like the Fendi bag.. but when I saw it on the website it actually looks pretty nice carried.

Another question I have is.. which brand has the best quality leather?

Thanks!

leyla m. · 22-04-2004

Quote:

Originally posted by baggi@Apr 22nd, 2004 - 8:48 pm
I like Miu Miu myself but the nicer bags are always over 400 I didn't really like the Fendi bag.. but when I saw it on the website it actually looks pretty nice carried.

Another question I have is.. which brand has the best quality leather?

Thanks!

i vote for HERMES just for its softness/suppleness

baggi · 22-04-2004

Heh.. actually I was referring to the brands listed in the poll

leyla m. · 22-04-2004

Quote:

Originally posted by baggi@Apr 22nd, 2004 - 9:16 pm
Heh.. actually I was referring to the brands listed in the poll

oh hahah sorry!

in that case i dont really know. it depends what leather they use, no?

my MIU MIU is sooooooo soft and slouchy. out of the collection of bags i got , its the one i use the most i think... and its extremely lightweight. thats an important aspect for me

baggi · 22-04-2004

Hmm.. I've always thought the heavier the leather the more durable it is (hence better quality), no?

Do you have a pic of your Miu miu bag? I'd love to see it! Also, did you get it online?

leyla m. · 22-04-2004

i havent got a pic yet :P
and i didnt get it online either. i actually bought it in Kuwait "villa moda" discoutn store for less than 100 dollars

it was so great that i got a similar one for my best friend too

but anyways, you must really see for yourself.
maybe you could post pics of ur choices and we could then help

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TheSweetest fashion insider Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Georgia Gender: femme Posts: 2,323	I love miu miu and I totally agree, but I think Furla bags are wonderful. They are super simple, super versatile, and super cute! . They aren't very expensive neither. Cole Haan is nice too! __________________ "A kiss is always virtuous, but a word about a kiss is always shameful." -Sandor Marai

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BritBagLady scenester Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 64	I'm a BIG fan of Orla Kiely. Her leather bags are more like $450 but the coated canvas ones are from around $150. They are true originals and made to last. She has a cult following so isn't over-exposed. Their are a wide range of styles and prints but plainer styles too. Good luck!

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chocsta backstage pass Join Date: Mar 2004 Gender: femme Posts: 835	I think a nylon Prada is a good choice, they're quite versatile and very durable. Get something in a basic colour like black, and you'll get lots of use out of it.

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softgrey flaunt the imperfection.. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: downtown... Gender: femme Posts: 49,965	miu miu-your best bet.... furla-varies from season to season, but usually good kooba-available at bergdorf, scoop...very cute...looks like marc orla kiely-love vanessa bruno-bergdorf, scoop-cute and different-like balenciaga jamin puesch-cute, whimsical...can go from day to night nylon prada...too 80's and will look cheap anything with logos all over it...crap __________________ "It is not money that makes you well dressed: it is understanding." ChristianDior