[susie_bubble]

in the miso soup: They retail about $100 - $250...the quality is superb tho....the leather is absolutely gorgeous.

[nycmom]

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Originally Posted by morriseel I also absolutely adore Ipanema bags from Hanoi, Vietnam...anyone else?? That woman is easily the most gifted bag designer I have ever, ever, ever, seen. Walking into Ipanema in Hanoi is like walking into heaven.

me too!

and if anyone knows where the JAS MB are available in nyc or online i'd be most grateful...

[findesiecle]

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Originally Posted by nycmom me too! and if anyone knows where the JAS MB are available in nyc or online i'd be most grateful...

have you tried Barney's? they carry it over here (tokyo).

[nycmom]

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Originally Posted by findesiecle have you tried Barney's? they carry it over here (tokyo).

thank you! ("You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to findesiecle again").

[Eclecticbagz]

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Originally Posted by susie_bubble Jas MB has been pretty big in Japan for a while and has only started to get attention in Europe and the States. I love the way he uses different effects on leather, distressed, patented, cracked. Just lovely to carry around.

cute bags! thanks for the info

[Birdlady]

I really like Rue Princesse bags (discount at TJ Max), leather is incredibly soft, and they made pretty well for everyday use...

[Greendrv]

I like Emma Gordon bags.

http://store.virginthreads.com/instemgologr.html

I like Anna Corinna bags too.

http://store.shopbop.com/category.jsp?category=441

[msminicooper]

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Originally Posted by Miss_Frou_Frou I am really loving this Betsy Johnson bag. Why bother getting the MJ Stam bag ( especially since you can't because it's sold out everywhere ) when you can get this more original style and more boho too. http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalo...ategoryID=1576

Oh that is nice!
Kind of reminds me of the Chloe paddington hobo because of the beaten up leather but much more original looking

[Diorling]

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Originally Posted by msminicooper Oh that is nice! Kind of reminds me of the Chloe paddington hobo because of the beaten up leather but much more original looking

Those Betsey Johnson bags are really hot around here. Most of them look like Mulberry (what I thought they were at Bloomingdales) crossed with Chloe (all the whipstitching). They're MUCH more affordable though.

[Greendrv]

I like the originality of design of the Toast Sidecar:

http://www.toastaccessories.com/winter_collection.html

[jun3machina]

they all seem like they have something very close to a high end designer bag...i dunno, i understand being tired of the "it" bags, but if you're buying bags from a lesser known designer that just basically copies the basic design but uses hardware/materials/easier pattern shapes to cut the cost....does that make it better?

[Miss_Frou_Frou]

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Originally Posted by msminicooper Oh that is nice! Kind of reminds me of the Chloe paddington hobo because of the beaten up leather but much more original looking

yes it definitely is stunning. Hobo chick, rocker chick and practicality all rolled into one

[Meg]

I dont' think a lot of these do copy other 'designer' bags. A lot of them are unique shapes and designs. If you want a copy of a designer bag, just cheaper using different hardware you can go to any high street store.

[msminicooper]

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Originally Posted by jun3machina they all seem like they have something very close to a high end designer bag...i dunno, i understand being tired of the "it" bags, but if you're buying bags from a lesser known designer that just basically copies the basic design but uses hardware/materials/easier pattern shapes to cut the cost....does that make it better?

they are nothing like these high end bags! Don't you know that most of these top fashion designers actually look to young designers and vintage for their "inspiration"?
Especially John Galliano, Marc Jacobs and Phoebe Philo who are reknowned for going to vintage markets and buying stuff to rip off - why do you think going into a Chloe store is like walking into a vintage shop!
One lady at Alfies Antiques Market told me Galliano is there nearly every week!
Can you actually give an example of which of the lesser known designers we have posted about has copied which high end designer?

[findesiecle]

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Originally Posted by Meg I dont' think a lot of these do copy other 'designer' bags. A lot of them are unique shapes and designs. If you want a copy of a designer bag, just cheaper using different hardware you can go to any high street store.

well said. maybe they have less exposure but some of these designers have been designing bags before the current 'it' bags were around. don't get me wrong, i have 'it' bags too and love them. i just don't think they are the only ones with a certain level of originality.