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Handbags, The Ubiquity Of...

By *eroLondon OP Man over a year ago

Mayfair

Having traversed the network of the London Underground the other day (or Blunderground, as they never seem to get it right), I noticed the broad spectrum of handbags of all shapes, sizes and colours being proudly carried by women.

So Ladies/Binaries/Whateveries of the Fab Fora: what are your weapons of choice: tote, clutch, purse, messenger, handbag, satchel, shoulder bag; Mulberry, Lonchamp, Hermés, Radley, Prada, Anya Hindmarch, M&S, Next, John Lewis, ...

Don't be shy. Be proud!

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By *ora the explorerWoman over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

All different sizes . Depends on the occasion. I do love a handbag.

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By *eliWoman over a year ago

Fora.

I have a few handbags, mid range to luxury - they do tend to be big though, I'm not really one for small bags (bar one cliched Home Counties girl chain clutch bag). Deliberately avoiding brand names here so it doesn't seem like I'm an absolute throbber.

I love satchels and I'd use them every day if I had my way. Sadly the only time I wore one to a social I was told it was my Mary Poppins Bag *cough Sam cough*

I need to find a suitable bag for a wedding soon, I've been inspired by DC's ability to transform clothes into an outfit.

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By *emorefridaCouple over a year ago

La la land

Satchels are one of my favourites and have a tan one, that I've had years and years. Current favourite is my great grandmother's handbag I've just had restored

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I used to be a collector of handbags large and small, but now I go out so seldom. I still treasure the sweet little fake fur "cow" bag. The black lacy evening shoulder bag. Oh and the dark green velvet vintage number. And the patent dark red handbag with the gold clasp. Sigh.

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By *ily WhiteWoman over a year ago

It depends entirely on the occasion, outfit, and what I need to take with me.

I have a designer tote bag that I use for work, mainly because I can fit loads of stuff in it and it looks better than a laptop bag when going to meetings. I prefer a nice clutch when going out out as cross-body bags can ruin the line of dresses. But I love cross-body bags and rucksacks for everyday excursions because they leave my hands free.

I'm currently searching for a clutch bag to match some gorgeous vintage shoes that I bought...I'm struggling to find the right style in copper coloured leather.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I love handbags, have 2 Radley bags, leather bag my lads bought me for Mothers day and an everyday bag with Radley dogs all over it

I have a gorgeous soft leather Cath Kidston bag I use for going out, has a removable strap so can use it as a clutch. I am worried about losing it though so the strap stays

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By *asilyled1Man over a year ago

ogmore valley

Have you tried looking for a pen or something in a woman’s handbag!? It’s a known fact she has more in her bag than most can fit in a supermarket trolley!

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By *ickshawedCouple over a year ago

Wolverhampton

I have a backpack. I like to wear it on both shoulders. Handbags always seemed a crazy idea to me as you only put it on one shoulder - so surely you get a bad back

I wouldn't know a designer product if you hit me with it. I buy a new bag every few years when mine falls apart.

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By *emorefridaCouple over a year ago

La la land

"Have you tried looking for a pen or something in a woman’s handbag!? It’s a known fact she has more in her bag than most can fit in a supermarket trolley!

Don't have a pen in my handbag, so no point looking

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By *asilyled1Man over a year ago

ogmore valley

"Have you tried looking for a pen or something in a woman’s handbag!? It’s a known fact she has more in her bag than most can fit in a supermarket trolley!

Don't have a pen in my handbag, so no point looking

Well I’ll have a little rummage and see what I can find

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By *iamondCougarWoman over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

I’m a bit of a handbag collector! I can’t resist a nice bag! Depends on the occasion…. I have 6 for sale at present I haven’t used for a while

Work - an Osprey black croc zip top tote bag to carry my laptop and paper work

General - a gold RADLEY rucksack or a gold Versace tote

Races - a statement bag to match the outfit. I have a football sized round, black and white stripe handbag and love it! Pick any size from a selection in my wardrobe

Evening or out out - tends to be a small functional (purse/phone/lippy) bag

I love Longchamps / RADLEY / Osprey / Versace

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By *eroLondon OP Man over a year ago

Mayfair

I'm absolutely loving the detailed and passionate replies on here. I was expecting to see responses resembling a 'blag one liner' or terms of indifference.

All brands and qualities are welcome here.... (handbag emoji)

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By *eroLondon OP Man over a year ago

Mayfair

"Have you tried looking for a pen or something in a woman’s handbag!? It’s a known fact she has more in her bag than most can fit in a supermarket trolley!

I once put my hand down a Loewe handbag and brought forth a Longchamp "la pliage". A handbag is a tardis.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I've got various sized ones but currently, I only use my coat pockets lol

Danish x

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By *eah BabyCouple over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

Depends on the occasion, if it’s a night out then it’s the size of my hand which is just big enough for phone, money, lipgloss and small perfume, shopping is crossbody bag small to medium size and when we go the lakes it’s back pack style with all kinds of things in it from lipgloss to head torch

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By *urreyVixenStagCouple over a year ago

Surrey

Love me a handbag. It depends on the occasion as to what I will use.

For general every day use it’s either a large tote or a shoulder bag

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By *inky_couple2020Couple over a year ago

North West

I have a special pouch under my wheelchair seat. Anyone wanting to nick my purse will have to go muff diving

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By *exysuzi and Mr.SCouple over a year ago

CONISTON .Stoke Suburbia. Staffs. BARMOUTH. The Lakes (Monthly)

I don't own a handbag, everything is in my phone xxxx Suzi

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By *an1978Woman over a year ago

GONE/TIMEOUT (No DMs please)

I'm not a handbag person, but if I'm going out somewhere then a small black kipling handbag for my phone, keys, and essentials. (I amaze myself how much I can get in there!)

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By *eroLondon OP Man over a year ago

Mayfair

"I don't own a handbag, everything is in my phone xxxx Suzi"

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Even the TENA Lady??? I'm impressed.

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By *exysuzi and Mr.SCouple over a year ago

CONISTON .Stoke Suburbia. Staffs. BARMOUTH. The Lakes (Monthly)

"I don't own a handbag, everything is in my phone xxxx Suzi

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Even the TENA Lady??? I'm impressed."

Haven't needed TENA lady or tampax or any such for the last 10 years lol

xxxxx Suzi

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman over a year ago

On a mooch

Always pockets unless travelling on a trip then it’s a rucksack.

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By *acey_RedWoman over a year ago

Liverpool

Black and dark tan satchel.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I have a special pouch under my wheelchair seat. Anyone wanting to nick my purse will have to go muff diving

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Not consciously, but most of my handbags tend to be Fiorelli... I can't bring myself to spend stupid money on a handbag and Fiorelli seem to always nail the style and taste I'm looking for. x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I've heard of all those types of bags except from messenger. What is that

I feel I should know as I'm a bag lady.

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By *acey_RedWoman over a year ago

Liverpool

"I've heard of all those types of bags except from messenger. What is that

I feel I should know as I'm a bag lady. "

They're kinda like a big satchel but usually made from canvas. They were popular as an alternative to a rucksack for boys when I was in school in the 2000s.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I LOVE handbags (and shoes haha) and if I had plenty of spare money I'd buy so many of them.

I have a couple of Mulberry, and a Burberry.

I covet a Gucci, and of course a Chanel , and the ultimate, Hermes. Of course that won't happen unless I win the lottery

but a girl can dream

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By *eroLondon OP Man over a year ago

Mayfair

"I LOVE handbags (and shoes haha) and if I had plenty of spare money I'd buy so many of them.

I have a couple of Mulberry, and a Burberry.

I covet a Gucci, and of course a Chanel , and the ultimate, Hermes. Of course that won't happen unless I win the lottery

but a girl can dream "

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I'll keep you posted on the next Hermés factory SALE. Watch this space.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Oh I do like a handbag shopping trip. More than shoes and clothes.

It's been a while, you've just ignited a need for another purchase

PNG x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I LOVE handbags (and shoes haha) and if I had plenty of spare money I'd buy so many of them.

I have a couple of Mulberry, and a Burberry.

I covet a Gucci, and of course a Chanel , and the ultimate, Hermes. Of course that won't happen unless I win the lottery

but a girl can dream

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I'll keep you posted on the next Hermés factory SALE. Watch this space."

if only

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By *eroLondon OP Man over a year ago

Mayfair

"I’m a bit of a handbag collector! I can’t resist a nice bag! Depends on the occasion…. I have 6 for sale at present I haven’t used for a while

Work - an Osprey black croc zip top tote bag to carry my laptop and paper work

General - a gold RADLEY rucksack or a gold Versace tote

Races - a statement bag to match the outfit. I have a football sized round, black and white stripe handbag and love it! Pick any size from a selection in my wardrobe

Evening or out out - tends to be a small functional (purse/phone/lippy) bag

I love Longchamps / RADLEY / Osprey / Versace "

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Such a vast collection, Cougs. You should be Prada yourself.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I quite like my Coach bags. Stylish, but not too crazy a price tag.

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By *andyfloss2000Woman over a year ago

ashford

I have 2 I use a big one that u can fit lots in! And a smaller one for work that has seen better days but fits in locker better and it was my mums so like using it! Putting my hands in where she used to x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I’m a bit of a handbag collector! I can’t resist a nice bag! Depends on the occasion…. I have 6 for sale at present I haven’t used for a while

Work - an Osprey black croc zip top tote bag to carry my laptop and paper work

General - a gold RADLEY rucksack or a gold Versace tote

Races - a statement bag to match the outfit. I have a football sized round, black and white stripe handbag and love it! Pick any size from a selection in my wardrobe

Evening or out out - tends to be a small functional (purse/phone/lippy) bag

I love Longchamps / RADLEY / Osprey / Versace

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Such a vast collection, Cougs. You should be Prada yourself."

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By *iamondCougarWoman over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

"I’m a bit of a handbag collector! I can’t resist a nice bag! Depends on the occasion…. I have 6 for sale at present I haven’t used for a while

Work - an Osprey black croc zip top tote bag to carry my laptop and paper work

General - a gold RADLEY rucksack or a gold Versace tote

Races - a statement bag to match the outfit. I have a football sized round, black and white stripe handbag and love it! Pick any size from a selection in my wardrobe

Evening or out out - tends to be a small functional (purse/phone/lippy) bag

I love Longchamps / RADLEY / Osprey / Versace

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Such a vast collection, Cougs. You should be Prada yourself."

Prada is overrated

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By *eroLondon OP Man over a year ago

Mayfair

"I have a special pouch under my wheelchair seat. Anyone wanting to nick my purse will have to go muff diving

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KC² - you make me laugh! I have a Hugo Toss bag just for you.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Not seen a bloke with such interest in handbags since Fagin retired

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Not seen a bloke with such interest in handbags since Fagin retired

Love this

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By *eroLondon OP Man over a year ago

Mayfair

"I’m a bit of a handbag collector! I can’t resist a nice bag! Depends on the occasion…. I have 6 for sale at present I haven’t used for a while

Work - an Osprey black croc zip top tote bag to carry my laptop and paper work

General - a gold RADLEY rucksack or a gold Versace tote

Races - a statement bag to match the outfit. I have a football sized round, black and white stripe handbag and love it! Pick any size from a selection in my wardrobe

Evening or out out - tends to be a small functional (purse/phone/lippy) bag

I love Longchamps / RADLEY / Osprey / Versace

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Such a vast collection, Cougs. You should be Prada yourself.

Prada is overrated "

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Are you sure you can't be purse-sueded?

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By *inky_couple2020Couple over a year ago

North West

"I have a special pouch under my wheelchair seat. Anyone wanting to nick my purse will have to go muff diving

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KC² - you make me laugh! I have a Hugo Toss bag just for you."

I do love a Tosser

For the sake of the brand record, my wheelchair pouch is by PYC. I'm safe to say tis only I on this thread who is rocking such a sexy brand

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By *ifty grades of shadyCouple over a year ago

Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight

Skips with straps...

Mrs Shady has everything in her main one.

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By *uriousscouserWoman over a year ago

Wirral

My current handbag is black. It's a shoulder bag, I've no idea where I bought it but it's in decent leather and is put together very well.

For work I have a huge t bag that will fit my laptop, notepad, two water bottles, two phones, a keyboard and mouse, purse, keys and a lunchbox without looking too much like a suitcase. I've used my work bag as an overnight bag when I've gone away for the weekend.

I think I bought it at a craft market. The t is beautiful and is aging very nicely.

My bags get treated quite badly (they tend to live on the floor and get kicked around a bit), so I've never gone for status symbols or designer names.

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By *icecouple561Couple over a year ago
Forum Mod

East Sussex

I have a small, black patent leather cross body bag which cost me £1 in a charity shop which I use all the time. The expensive large, leather one sits unused in the bedroom because I got fed up lugging it about.

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By *axtenMan over a year ago

Stokesley

WW2 gas mask bag ..perfectly practical, hardy and cheap ..it's a Yorkshire thing

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By *avie65Man over a year ago

In the west.

After reading this thread last night I spent ages looking for a new bag for myself. Online isn't my thing but there are very few places that sell bags for guys.

I need a bag now as it's too much hassle trying to put everything I need into my jacket pockets. Hat, gloves, glasses and tote bags take up a lot of room.

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By *urora1912Woman over a year ago

Norfolk East anglia

Lots of different sizes and colours depending on the occasion.

Mainly have Ted Baker bags.

Recently got a promotion and I've turned 40 so I'm going to treat myself to a mulberry handbag, I've wahted one for years

Also have 2 LV handbags I got from the looky looky men in majorca

Great to stick all the holiday crap in

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By *icecouple561Couple over a year ago
Forum Mod

East Sussex

"After reading this thread last night I spent ages looking for a new bag for myself. Online isn't my thing but there are very few places that sell bags for guys.

I need a bag now as it's too much hassle trying to put everything I need into my jacket pockets. Hat, gloves, glasses and tote bags take up a lot of room. "

Unhelpfully I can't recall where but I've seen cross body bags for men. You might have to go on line though I'm afraid

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By *uenevereWoman over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"After reading this thread last night I spent ages looking for a new bag for myself. Online isn't my thing but there are very few places that sell bags for guys.

I need a bag now as it's too much hassle trying to put everything I need into my jacket pockets. Hat, gloves, glasses and tote bags take up a lot of room. "

Ebay has some really good leather and canvas bags for men at sensible prices.

In answer to the OP.

I have a wide range of handbags from small and cute to large tote, from cheap to quality, in a variety of materials.

I generally use small to medium cross body bags for day to day and am currently using a mid sized black leather Rowallan bag, that was a steal on eBay. My favourite is probably a seaside scene Radley bag ... another eBay buy

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By *aucy tiggerWoman over a year ago

Back where I belong

I'm a collectors of handbags, too frightened to actually count them

All colours, sizes and brands everything from Primark to designer.

If I spot one one I like, I usually buy it x

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By *eah BabyCouple over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

Just realised I seem to like bags I don’t have to carry lol, even my night out bags are the wristlet type

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By *avie65Man over a year ago

In the west.

"After reading this thread last night I spent ages looking for a new bag for myself. Online isn't my thing but there are very few places that sell bags for guys.

I need a bag now as it's too much hassle trying to put everything I need into my jacket pockets. Hat, gloves, glasses and tote bags take up a lot of room.

Ebay has some really good leather and canvas bags for men at sensible prices.

In answer to the OP.

I have a wide range of handbags from small and cute to large tote, from cheap to quality, in a variety of materials.

Thank you. I haven't looked at eBay yet, Amazon is always the first to pop on my phone.

It's a cross body or messenger type bag I'm after.

I'm not really a fan of shipping online as I like to see and touch whatever I'm buying first and then I think about the road miles if I have to return it.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'd never been much into bags before, opting for cheap and practical. Then I discovered vendula London. Ladies who like quirky bags, have a look!

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By *uenevereWoman over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"After reading this thread last night I spent ages looking for a new bag for myself. Online isn't my thing but there are very few places that sell bags for guys.

I need a bag now as it's too much hassle trying to put everything I need into my jacket pockets. Hat, gloves, glasses and tote bags take up a lot of room.

Ebay has some really good leather and canvas bags for men at sensible prices.

In answer to the OP.

I have a wide range of handbags from small and cute to large tote, from cheap to quality, in a variety of materials.

Thank you. I haven't looked at eBay yet, Amazon is always the first to pop on my phone.

It's a cross body or messenger type bag I'm after.

I'm not really a fan of shipping online as I like to see and touch whatever I'm buying first and then I think about the road miles if I have to return it. "

Find one you like and do some research. Try to go for a good quality brand. A little used quality leather bag, is generally a better buy than a new unknown cheaper option.

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By *uenevereWoman over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"I'd never been much into bags before, opting for cheap and practical. Then I discovered vendula London. Ladies who like quirky bags, have a look! "

Ooh yes, I like those. What's the quality like? Is it nice soft leather?

Anuschka do gorgeous handpainted bags, made from beautiful soft quality leather.

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By *eroLondon OP Man over a year ago

Mayfair

Perhaps I need to write a thesis about this. Here's my concatenation of your responses:

Mèlí has some very expensive handbags but is too shy to name them. (I bet she's got a Birkin bag).

DÇ/Cøugs is our resident sybarite on here and she's got the biggest collection of all (including an iconic Hermés Kelly bag I bet). But she loves her Puuuurada.

Fridå is into handbag restoration (ßravo!)

Lilywhitë is looking for clutch' to go with her shoes and to match her porcelain-lilywhite smooth skin.

Dreavüs likes her Radleys. One of the few brands that's stylish and utilitarian at the same time.

Rickshawed: she's got a limited-edition £3,000 Pucci bag. Fact.

Nõra's got a climate-controlled walk-in wardrobe for all her bags, with an antechamber for the overspill.

Inconceivable spends most of her time at Sotheby's auctioning off her ever-growing bag collection. Sigh. She needs to get out more.

Dånísh is going to show me her most favourite bag at the next Mid Sussex Social....!

Vixen and YeahBaby Felicity each have a bag for every occasion, big or small but all sooo very expensive, no doubt.

KC² keeps all her expensive bags under her Audi wheelchair. If you want to smell the fine grain leather you have to go via her pussy first (it's a Purrrrrada). Form an orderly queue.

I'm getting Suzî a paper gift bag for her phone.

Jàn: I like your Kipling. They're ever sø versatile.

Shørtie is a MINImalist with BIG pockets.

LaceyRed has a Black and Tan sâtchel. But she's still rêd.

Hélèna: there's nothing wrong with a Fiorelli. How many do you have??

Hõney is a closet bag lady. And her closet is full of Messengers.

Bellåseås has an øcean of bags, from the funkiest to the finest. Even her wardrobe is purse-onalised!

PNG: we're both going to Harvey Nichols....

Dîêû has a Coach full of crazy bags. And they're all very expen$ive!

Candyfløss has got two bags. But it's still ² more then I have.

Høtwife's got some høtbags. From the House of Fägin.

Mrs Shady has 5° grades of handbags.

Curiousscouser is into Craft Market Bags. She supports local businesses....in Paris. X

Mrs NiceCØuple has the best bags of all. I have to say this because she's a Mod. Like Paul Weller.

Åurora has a selection of Bed Taker bags. Wear them with pride! (She's also got two LV bags from the House of LuncheonVoucher).

Güenevere: Rowallan bags are highly respected! It's amazing what you can get from fleaBay.

S@ucyTigger: if she had a £ for every bag she owns then she could blag a Birkin baG.

My dear friend QT has recently discovered Vendula London bags. They're funky and retrø.

HOWEVER: Here's an observation - no one mentioned "Michael Kors". In London they're bloody everywhere...like the plague!

[My next thread will have to be about stylish shoes, heels, flats, ...]

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I don't buy handbags all that often but I bought two beautiful leather shoulder bags last year, Gianni Conti and one from Pure Luxuries London. A woman needs a bit of luxury in her life when when it comes to a lovely handbag x

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By *avie65Man over a year ago

In the west.

"After reading this thread last night I spent ages looking for a new bag for myself. Online isn't my thing but there are very few places that sell bags for guys.

I need a bag now as it's too much hassle trying to put everything I need into my jacket pockets. Hat, gloves, glasses and tote bags take up a lot of room.

Ebay has some really good leather and canvas bags for men at sensible prices.

In answer to the OP.

I have a wide range of handbags from small and cute to large tote, from cheap to quality, in a variety of materials.

Thank you. I haven't looked at eBay yet, Amazon is always the first to pop on my phone.

It's a cross body or messenger type bag I'm after.

I'm not really a fan of shipping online as I like to see and touch whatever I'm buying first and then I think about the road miles if I have to return it.

Find one you like and do some research. Try to go for a good quality brand. A little used quality leather bag, is generally a better buy than a new unknown cheaper option. "

I tend to go for quality now as I find they last longer. The accessories available for men is just pants.

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By *eliWoman over a year ago

" HOWEVER: Here's an observation - no one mentioned "Michael Kors". In London they're bloody everywhere...like the plague!

I'd never own a Michael Kors anything. Ever. Never ever.

I'm trying to be as polite as possible, I can see why some people like them.

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By *uenevereWoman over a year ago

Scunthorpe

" HOWEVER: Here's an observation - no one mentioned "Michael Kors". In London they're bloody everywhere...like the plague!

I'd never own a Michael Kors anything. Ever. Never ever.

I'm trying to be as polite as possible, I can see why some people like them.

A lass at the gym is a fan of MK, I just don't like them and think the brand is overpriced and, frankly, boring

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By *uenevereWoman over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"After reading this thread last night I spent ages looking for a new bag for myself. Online isn't my thing but there are very few places that sell bags for guys.

I need a bag now as it's too much hassle trying to put everything I need into my jacket pockets. Hat, gloves, glasses and tote bags take up a lot of room.

Ebay has some really good leather and canvas bags for men at sensible prices.

In answer to the OP.

I have a wide range of handbags from small and cute to large tote, from cheap to quality, in a variety of materials.

Thank you. I haven't looked at eBay yet, Amazon is always the first to pop on my phone.

It's a cross body or messenger type bag I'm after.

I'm not really a fan of shipping online as I like to see and touch whatever I'm buying first and then I think about the road miles if I have to return it.

Find one you like and do some research. Try to go for a good quality brand. A little used quality leather bag, is generally a better buy than a new unknown cheaper option.

I tend to go for quality now as I find they last longer. The accessories available for men is just pants. "

The joy of pre-owned. The ability to purshase quality goods, at a sensible price, whilst being kind to the environment

Most of my clothes and accessories are second hand.

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By *avie65Man over a year ago

In the west.

"After reading this thread last night I spent ages looking for a new bag for myself. Online isn't my thing but there are very few places that sell bags for guys.

I need a bag now as it's too much hassle trying to put everything I need into my jacket pockets. Hat, gloves, glasses and tote bags take up a lot of room.

Ebay has some really good leather and canvas bags for men at sensible prices.

In answer to the OP.

I have a wide range of handbags from small and cute to large tote, from cheap to quality, in a variety of materials.

Thank you. I haven't looked at eBay yet, Amazon is always the first to pop on my phone.

It's a cross body or messenger type bag I'm after.

I'm not really a fan of shipping online as I like to see and touch whatever I'm buying first and then I think about the road miles if I have to return it.

Find one you like and do some research. Try to go for a good quality brand. A little used quality leather bag, is generally a better buy than a new unknown cheaper option.

I tend to go for quality now as I find they last longer. The accessories available for men is just pants.

The joy of pre-owned. The ability to purshase quality goods, at a sensible price, whilst being kind to the environment

Most of my clothes and accessories are second hand."

I hadn't thought about a pre-owned bag.

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By *eroLondon OP Man over a year ago

Mayfair

"I tend to go for quality now as I find they last longer. The accessories available for men is just pants. "

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We should get a his n' his man bag. Plus where else am I going to put my Kiehl's lipbalm?

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By *avie65Man over a year ago

In the west.

"I tend to go for quality now as I find they last longer. The accessories available for men is just pants.

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We should get a his n' his man bag. Plus where else am I going to put my Kiehl's lipbalm?

Don't forget our hand sanitiser, hair brush and extra product, just incase we are having a bad hair day.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I have a few handbags all designers , got prada , some Burberry ones , an LV

But my favourite is a tote bag where I just my junk in it, and is literally a Mary poppins bag. The others I use more when going to special events or for special occasions.

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By *om and JennieCouple over a year ago

Chams or Socials

I have a lovely Radley bag my parents bought me for my 40th birthday - it’s a really good sized bag that ends up being filled with all sorts of crap.

I love Ruby Shoos & have a few sets of matching shoes & bags as they’re a bit different.

I have a flowered leather satchel that I treated myself to many years ago but it’s too pretty to use

For concerts/football/travelling I have a cheap green canvas cross body bag that has served me well & holds many memories

J x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"WW2 gas mask bag ..perfectly practical, hardy and cheap ..it's a Yorkshire thing

I still have one of those too but it is looking a bit frayed and worn to use as a handbag, even in the country!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I don't have many and they are mainly from charity shops, but my main dilemma is that they are either too small to put everything in or too big to be elegant, and I do like carrying a small paperback book sometimes as well as more normal things. Charity shops sometimes have really good handbags that are brand new or nearly new but not at silly prices.

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By *eroLondon OP Man over a year ago

Mayfair

"A lass at the gym is a fan of MK, I just don't like them and think the brand is overpriced and, frankly, boring

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It pays to be 'handbag savvy'.

I'm holding handbag masterclasses every Fab Saturday.

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By *eroLondon OP Man over a year ago

Mayfair

"I have a few handbags all designers , got prada , some Burberry ones , an LV

But my favourite is a tote bag where I just my junk in it, and is literally a Mary poppins bag. The others I use more when going to special events or for special occasions.

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I hear from the bagvine that this coming Tuesday will be a special occasion for you.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I have a few handbags all designers , got prada , some Burberry ones , an LV

But my favourite is a tote bag where I just my junk in it, and is literally a Mary poppins bag. The others I use more when going to special events or for special occasions.

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I hear from the bagvine that this coming Tuesday will be a special occasion for you.

Very surprised about your handbag knowledge of brands and stuff, considering you are a hetero man x

haha

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By *iss.ddWoman over a year ago

Leeds + Newcastle

I collect high end handbags and consider them investment pieces.

All practical sized and used / loved.

A good condition used vintage Chanel can easily go for twice what you paid if you pick a classic style

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Not seen a bloke with such interest in handbags since Fagin retired

I love handbags, shoes and dresses. I love shopping for them with or without her.

I love the thought of her in the shoes or dress, how she'll look in it, how she wears it. It needn't be sexy. Sometimes, it was a coat or a hat. Just something that she would wear well, would flatter her and she would enjoy wearing, even if it was to 'please' me. It would be arousing for me to see her in it. Not necessarily sexually on every occasion.

Bags are part of the ensemble. It's the entire outfit. I love seeing her when we were out and the compliments she would receive for it.

I didn't think of it as perhaps a D/s trait but I suspect it is, in hindsight.

Does anyone else feel this way?

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By *oolkoupleCouple over a year ago

Cheshire

My favourite for handbags is definitely Karl Lagerfeld, have a few already and many more on the list. I am also trying to source a velvet Kurt Geiger Mini Kensington after they sold out, and building up to a Chanel classic one day.

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By *eroLondon OP Man over a year ago

Mayfair

"I love handbags, shoes and dresses.

Does anyone else feel this way?"

^ without a 'Sharedow' of a doubt he's got a handbag fetish.

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By *ad NannaWoman over a year ago

East London

We can't use a pocket like men can. We have stuff to carry around with us.

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By *eroLondon OP Man over a year ago

Mayfair

"I have a few handbags all designers , got prada , some Burberry ones , an LV

But my favourite is a tote bag where I just my junk in it, and is literally a Mary poppins bag. The others I use more when going to special events or for special occasions.

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I hear from the bagvine that this coming Tuesday will be a special occasion for you.

Very surprised about your handbag knowledge of brands and stuff, considering you are a hetero man x

haha"

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Kylie, it's all part of my metrosexual outlook and attitude.

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By *a LunaWoman over a year ago

South Wales

Not really bothered by handbags but I do love a shimmery, sparkly, embroidered clutch style bag for evenings.

The sparklier the better! Not too small though as I like to fit stuff in them.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I have a few handbags all designers , got prada , some Burberry ones , an LV

But my favourite is a tote bag where I just my junk in it, and is literally a Mary poppins bag. The others I use more when going to special events or for special occasions.

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I hear from the bagvine that this coming Tuesday will be a special occasion for you.

Very surprised about your handbag knowledge of brands and stuff, considering you are a hetero man x

haha

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Kylie, it's all part of my metrosexual outlook and attitude.

LOVE.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I need a massive one, I like to be prepared for every eventuality.

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By *a LunaWoman over a year ago

South Wales

I like rucksacks too

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By *ifty grades of shadyCouple over a year ago

Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight

Good thread this one, Mrs Shady having a birthday next month, so I

got her a Radley tula bag for everyday use, inside that she'll find a Kipling Molly evening bag that she'll love, its right up her street.

Thanks peeps x

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By *eroLondon OP Man over a year ago

Mayfair

"Good thread this one, Mrs Shady having a birthday next month, so I

got her a Radley tula bag for everyday use, inside that she'll find a Kipling Molly evening bag that she'll love, its right up her street.

Thanks peeps x"

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I think you've just ruined her surprise!

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By *iamondCougarWoman over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

DÇ/Cøugs is our resident sybarite on here and she's got the biggest collection of all (including an iconic Hermés Kelly bag I bet). But she loves puuuurada

HOWEVER: Here's an observation - no one mentioned "Michael Kors". In London they're bloody everywhere...like the plague!

[My next thread will have to be about stylish shoes, heels, flats, ...]"

Hermês not my thing and nor is Prada

I’m betting most of those MK bags you see in London are look-a- like fakes …. I don’t rate MK on style or value for money in the bag department

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By *iamondCougarWoman over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

" HOWEVER: Here's an observation - no one mentioned "Michael Kors". In London they're bloody everywhere...like the plague!

I'd never own a Michael Kors anything. Ever. Never ever.

I'm trying to be as polite as possible, I can see why some people like them.

A lass at the gym is a fan of MK, I just don't like them and think the brand is overpriced and, frankly, boring

Me too

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I found myself standing in a handbag shop once, exercising considerable patience, when I observed a lady customer cross the shop floor to a full length mirror and do the twirly pose thing.

Without realising I was actually giving my observation out loud..'why on earth do you need a mirror to try on a handbag?'....

About a dozen pairs of eyes turned my way in utter contempt, and it was a good job I was close to the exit...

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By *ifty grades of shadyCouple over a year ago

Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight

"Good thread this one, Mrs Shady having a birthday next month, so I

got her a Radley tula bag for everyday use, inside that she'll find a Kipling Molly evening bag that she'll love, its right up her street.

Thanks peeps x

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I think you've just ruined her surprise!

"
she's engrossed in to her updates with her career atm, they are mandatory, so is steering clear of this place.

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By *eroLondon OP Man over a year ago

Mayfair

"I found myself standing in a handbag shop once, exercising considerable patience, when I observed a lady customer cross the shop floor to a full length mirror and do the twirly pose thing.

Without realising I was actually giving my observation out loud..'why on earth do you need a mirror to try on a handbag?'....

About a dozen pairs of eyes turned my way in utter contempt, and it was a good job I was close to the exit..."

....and you were able to walk away with your monogrammed scrotal bag intact!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

One day I will own a Chloe bag.

They are so pretty but my god, they are expensive!

Right now, I cannot justify the expense.

Maybe I should look at second hand although a handbag is a very personal thing and I'm not sure I would want someone else's.

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By *iamondCougarWoman over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

"One day I will own a Chloe bag.

They are so pretty but my god, they are expensive!

Right now, I cannot justify the expense.

Maybe I should look at second hand although a handbag is a very personal thing and I'm not sure I would want someone else's. "

A pre-loved, expensive handbag will probably have been owned by someone who bought it for an occasion and never used it again. In which case probably a good way to achieve your wish.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"One day I will own a Chloe bag.

They are so pretty but my god, they are expensive!

Right now, I cannot justify the expense.

Maybe I should look at second hand although a handbag is a very personal thing and I'm not sure I would want someone else's.

A pre-loved, expensive handbag will probably have been owned by someone who bought it for an occasion and never used it again. In which case probably a good way to achieve your wish. "

I'd use it all the time

They are eye wateringly expensive though.

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By *eroLondon OP Man over a year ago

Mayfair

"One day I will own a Chloe bag.

They are so pretty but my god, they are expensive!

Right now, I cannot justify the expense.

Maybe I should look at second hand although a handbag is a very personal thing and I'm not sure I would want someone else's. "

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If you 'do a Google' for "pre-loved" handbags then you'll find some rare bargains on the ether. It's all relative really: we don't baulk at paying £1,200+ for a flagship iPhone which is no longer 'current' after 18 months or so, and yet we're trepidatious when it comes to a fine handbag at half that price. A bag which will improve with age, the leather becomes more supple, becomes rarer with each passing year, is timeless...and perhaps can be sold for a tidy sum under the right conditions.....

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By *inky_couple2020Couple over a year ago

North West

"One day I will own a Chloe bag.

They are so pretty but my god, they are expensive!

Right now, I cannot justify the expense.

Maybe I should look at second hand although a handbag is a very personal thing and I'm not sure I would want someone else's.

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Ummmmmm, some of us DO baulk

#cheapskate

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By *eroLondon OP Man over a year ago

Mayfair

"One day I will own a Chloe bag.

They are so pretty but my god, they are expensive!

Right now, I cannot justify the expense.

Maybe I should look at second hand although a handbag is a very personal thing and I'm not sure I would want someone else's.

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Ummmmmm, some of us DO baulk

#cheapskate "

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You need to stop pimping your wheelchair KC², it's festooned with all and sundry. That's where all your hard earned cash is going!

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By *inky_couple2020Couple over a year ago

North West

"One day I will own a Chloe bag.

They are so pretty but my god, they are expensive!

Right now, I cannot justify the expense.

Maybe I should look at second hand although a handbag is a very personal thing and I'm not sure I would want someone else's.

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Ummmmmm, some of us DO baulk

#cheapskate

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You need to stop pimping your wheelchair KC², it's festooned with all and sundry. That's where all your hard earned cash is going!

My wheelchair phone holder cost me £12

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"One day I will own a Chloe bag.

They are so pretty but my god, they are expensive!

Right now, I cannot justify the expense.

Maybe I should look at second hand although a handbag is a very personal thing and I'm not sure I would want someone else's.

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I'd freak out if I (accidentally - would never do it intentionally

) spent a grand on a phone.

Plus my bank would freak out as well.

PNG x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"One day I will own a Chloe bag.

They are so pretty but my god, they are expensive!

Right now, I cannot justify the expense.

Maybe I should look at second hand although a handbag is a very personal thing and I'm not sure I would want someone else's.

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Ive had my phone about 5 years because I cant bear the thought of spending even £100 on a new one. A handbag for £1200 would never leave the wardrobe

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I have several handbags that get used regularly.

My go to is a cross body bag.

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By *heOriginalLoisWoman over a year ago

London

"One day I will own a Chloe bag.

They are so pretty but my god, they are expensive!

Right now, I cannot justify the expense.

Maybe I should look at second hand although a handbag is a very personal thing and I'm not sure I would want someone else's.

A pre-loved, expensive handbag will probably have been owned by someone who bought it for an occasion and never used it again. In which case probably a good way to achieve your wish. "

Agree with DC. If you buy the right bag at the right time it is an investment.

We sold an original Dior saddlebag, which was purchased by us new for £375, for £1400 not marked and hardly used. Of course the current ones are over £2500 now.

There are also rental places here now if you want something for a special occasion.

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By *eroLondon OP Man over a year ago

Mayfair

And here was me thinking this thread would have a polarising affect between all of you fabettes. Clearly not - thankfully - it's been a movement of solidarity.

Kitty Kått is a cognoscenti of Gianni Conti bags. She likes a 'bit' of luxury!

Kylíe has got every conceivable bag on the planet, almost as much as DC/Cougs.

Jennïe: another Radley fan (they're quite popular) plus a canvas "body bag" (don't ask!).

DNB and LucyJames are purveyors of the oldest bags here: WW2 Gas Mask Bag. Are they mønøgrammed? Hang around a while - there will be a WW3 one soon, imported from Ukraine, in 'Radioactive Red"...

Miss.dd is the epitome of "handbag savvy" - she's a collector extraordinaire. Chanel are indeed so very 'classique'.

Mrs Kool - I love Karl Lagerfeld! My mother bought me a 'Lagerfeld watch when I went to Uni'. It's still going strong. It's made in Hong Kong.

Badnanna - I felt your bag at the recent STP. It's very stroke'able.

La Luna isn't bothered but is bothered after all about her shimmering and sparkling clutch bag. Have you thought about rucksacks?

Alder has 'allder' biggest bags under the moonlit sky. She likes to be prepared for any event(uality).

DC/Cougs gets another mention. She's a closet fan of Prada and fake MK bags but she's buried them in the garden. You can borrow my Kate Spade to dig another hole.

KC² has got a limited edition shimmering DKNY smartphone holder for her wheelchair. Her wheelchair has doubled in value since.

LØrna is still being coy about her handbags but they get used regularly...poor Åsh - he's often whacked with a stylish bag. What's your wedding purse looking like?

Løis, you dark horse. Who would have thought you were a secret merchant of vintage and collectable handbags!?

Can you please blag me a Max Mara or Cristobal Balenciaga?

Davie, Sharedow and I have hired a 25 seat minibus and heading to "Bicester Village Designer Outlet" soon for some well-overdue manbag therapy (via Baghdad). There's room aplenty...

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Count me in please!

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By *avie65Man over a year ago

In the west.

"And here was me thinking this thread would have a polarising affect between all of you fabettes. Clearly not - thankfully - it's been a movement of solidarity.