what a fun idea for a list,
Kimkhuu!
I’m going to make a list myself (I miss might some)
A lot of these bags I haven’t used yet, because I’m the type that cant be arsed to take my wallet and items out and exchange bags. I’m a bit lazy.
NBF Black mens day – I waited forever for this one! One of the corner patches fell off, they sent me a new one later – hadn’t gotten around to taking it to a cobbler to fix. I only used it for a couple months. Its still in great condition.
NBF sapphire city – this was a workhorse bag! I used it nearly every day for a year. It has quite a bit of fading in some areas. And some of the tassles broke off. Didn’t get around to putting the extras on. I re-conditioned/cleaned it with a LMB product it recently thinking that might ease up on some of the fading. It didn’t. I really got my $$$ worth out of this bag. The handles got a bit worn also.
NBF black part time – I gave this one away. I didn’t like how shiny the leather was. And the bag seemed too big for my needs.
NBF black weekender. I used this one a few trips. I love it. it can fit a lot of items into it.
NBF black envelope clutch – I use this at events like weddings etc. I think its quite elegant. I find it the perfect bag for such occasions.
Jacky black mulberry alexa – I haven’t used this one yet. Some of the leather is a bit bent due to being bunched up. Will have to fix this – maybe with heavy books?
Jacky’s Alexander wang black Brenda. The black leather has a bit of fading in one spot. Is this because I threw away the dessicant that he packed into the package? Didn’t use it yet. But I love the style and size.
Celine black luggage from jacky – this bag has gotten a LOT of use. I use it to lug heavy groceries on the subway. Definitely a work-horse. The zipper is a bit tricky. I may have it replaced later. Also one side of it pokes out. But I don’t really care as the bag is usually stuffed to the gills with foodstuffs.
Jacky python chloe paraty – I got this used from someone else. I replaced the zipper pull. I haven’t used it yet as I want to put some kind of protective spray on the python to moisturize it. my understanding is that python can dry out a LOT (anyone have any ideas for me?)
NBF raisin city – I used this bag for 6 months straight. But there are practically no signs of use on it. and no fading either.
Jacky celine box in black – didn’t use this one yet. It’s a lovely style.
Random seller Thomas wylde black skull bag. This was the same shoulder bag that sienna miller used. I used it a lot. It was however quite heavy and killed my shoulder. A few of the studs fell off. I think I got my $ out of this bag. I remember I used it while I was a juror in a serious case. I wonder what the rest of the court thought as I was trooping into the juror box with a big bag with a skull on it. the tassle with the skull broke off. I gave the bag away to charity. If the studs hadn’t fallen off I think I would have kept the bag. I liked the leather on it.
NBF black folk – its been more than a year of constant use and there is no sign of use on this bag. I’m hoping they will run this style in new colors.
Random seller Thomas wylde black skull bag in brown. I got this bag after I used the hell out of the black version. I still have it and its sitting in my closet. I remember my partner telling me how he hated the skull bags. I think he thought them sophomoric. I didn’t like the leather on this one as much as the black one.
Jacky mulberry polly push lock in navy. The lock on this was tricky. I haven’t used it yet. I’m contemplating placing an order with catty and asking her if she would throw in an extra lock.
YSL besace messenger in grey. I got this second hand years ago but haven’t used it yet. It’s a lovely bag.
Also, there are other bags from NBF that I’ve purchased but haven’t used yet in coquelicot, bubblegum, blue lavande, sorbet, and framboise Etc. so I cant really comment on them.
i really need to get around to using these beauties!
overall, ive been very happy with the quality of the items ive purchased over the years. they are MILES above department store level bags. and ive read enough complaints about designer bags here and on other forums to decide they are mostly a waste of time and $. although i do own some designer authentic bags (marc jacobs etc) i think i like my nbf bags better.
hope no one fell asleep reading this!