Designer Items #7

[sephylily]

I LOVE Maje. I have one of the fringed crochet bags, and it's amazing. Fits lots, quality is really good, and it's bright orange. I also have a dress from them (got for xmas woo). Which bag you after?

Here's my crazy baby. Also has a shoulder strap. I clash it with everything and don't care

I want this one: https://uk.maje.com/en/bags/shop-by...MIrdmhsfirhQMVDIhQBh1NSQCSEAQYASABEgLAE_D_BwE

I think it's so cute and I love the studded strap. If I get a bonus at work, I think I might get it.

Yours is so nice, I love the fringing on all of them

 

[Grizzlybear]

I get this constantly. ‘Oh but I have the same bag from DH Gate and you couldn’t even notice a difference’ yes you bloody can and that’s not the point anyway

Completely. I used to be the It bag etc girlie, and I got this constantly but my style has developed where I just want some nice understated great quality staples, which I’m in love with. So these days, to even have obviously labels on, I must really love it. Just don’t know why people are so awful I work super hard, and never comment on other peoples stuff as everyone’s circumstances are different

 

[OnlyHereForTheLolz]

Any Hermes lovers https://www.1stdibs.com/fashion/han...u0p7xmL3lvKuYoD76BhoCcyUQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds View attachment 2868176

Honestly this is so ridiculous. The only reason I can think of for these prices are money laundering

 

[Laughalong]

Hello friends off to NYC soon! Has anyone been recently? I’m not expecting to do much shopping if I’m honest, I just keep hearing it’s super expensive and the exchange rate is meh. Going to Woodbury Common but not getting my hopes up for any bargs! Been a few times before but not for a long time.

Molly Mae was in Chanel in NYC the other day and said a Chanel classic flap was coming in at £10k so she left it. Far too much

 

[Dizzy]

Who wants an update on the Puzzle situation? It's been a w i l d ride!

 

[trudyjudy007]

I’ve wanted a blue Loewe puzzle for a long time but with different expenses recently (illness, moving house) I just couldn’t prioritise or justify the bag… in the shops earlier and a really rude woman in front of me has the exact colour I love 🫣 she was being so demanding to the guy at the till, riled me up so much

I did buy a small top handle Le Pliage in pink off Depop, I wasn’t expecting to love It so much but it’s so handy for bringing lunch to work or just popping out for coffee. The colour gets a lot of compliments too.

 

[Beverley Macker]

Yeah, fakes are fakes.
Dupes are an item copied/inspired from the catwalk to the high street for a more affordable option, which is great.

 

[soph30]

Where did you hear this? I cant find anything

Oh just in general. FarFetch was nearly bankrupt and rescued by a Korean company but has now laid off 300 staff. Net a Porter is trying to find a buyer. Just my opinion neither will last 2 years

You can see with matches going the landscape has really changed!

 

[Wifo1976]

I follow lots of pages on insta, Diet Prada and also Sheer Luxe, Slip into Style and similar. I like the clothes they portray and also they fit in with what I like and know what suits me, my lifestyle and shape. I also follow influencers in my age group to see what they are wearing and where they shop - though when they start shilling everything for £££ it’s annoying as they’ve then lost their true style!
I don’t follow any particular trends - I’m in my 40s but don’t think about my age and wear what I want. As you get older I think cut and shape of fabric helps to look luxe, can’t wear the same clingy fabrics I used to 20 years ago! I also look at the premium lines of high street brands - H&M premium and trend lines have some lovely pieces that you can invest in and wear for years - doesn’t have to be designer. Having said that, I am partial to a logo now and again but also like the IYKYK brands out there. Also I have to say - you can’t beat leather pants - I have leggings, trousers, shorts and they just look fab with EVERYTHING!🫶

 

[beautyblogger123]

I’ve just treated myself to the new Prada tote.
I’ve needed a big work bag for a while, and this one has gold hardware which feels quite hard to come by with the nylon.

https://www.prada.com/gb/en/p/prada-re-edition-1978-large-re-nylon-and-saffiano-leather-tote-bag/1BG527_R064_F0002_V_OOO

 

[Meg78]

Not the bag I was shopping for but for that level of discount how could I refuse?

 

[idk21]

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Little update: Just a few hours after posting this, I managed to find an all-black quilted Coach Parker on Vinted which I received a little while ago. It is fairly battered though, so I’m going to see if I can repair and restore it…

 

[pommynoir]

Went to Bicester today, the Gucci store in particular was absolutely crap. Burberry had a few nice bits, but didn’t get anything.
It’s shockingly bad compared to Kildare Village in Ireland (I thought this was the OG, bigger & better version).
All the black bags in mulberry were full price, only random colours discounted across so many styles.
I ended up with a cardigan from Holland Cooper and a crossbody from Longchamp, husband bought a new wax jacket in Barbour.

There wasn’t bad queues (got there about 12pm) apart from Ugg, Dior and Prada. Burberry had the occasional queue but was moving very quickly.

 

[Wifo1976]

Chanel has gone too far now, I can’t see me buying another bag from them, £10k is unreal! I would like a pair of trainers still but won’t be buying them in NY

 

[henriettadubois2]

“Is that from Turkey/ the market?”

 

[Beverley Macker]

When did people start calling knock offs ‘dupes’. It’s so embarrassing.

 

[henriettadubois2]

I love a bit of fringing! Glad the boho look is seeping back in

 

[Hamburglar]

Going tomorrow so will report back if that’s helpful.

Quoting myself to say it was ok, it’s ticketed so didn’t have to queue for hours and there was a reasonable selection of stock. Wouldn’t say there were any mega bargains unless you were specifically after an item that was there.

They had quite a few lilys in different colours (everyone seemed to be buying hot pink) and sizes, a medium black was £895 and the regular was £5-600. Quite a few large Iris and then the regular Iris in chestnut for £850 and black £695 (but it was a slightly different style). Softies were I think £350-395.

Accessories seemed to be most popular but I felt the purse selection was a bit of a mishmash of colours & styles, obviously the ones that don’t sell as well. Bag straps were all £19 including the iris straps so seemed to be the best bargain. Passport holders were £75. Scarves were £75-150 and there were quite a few left which I thought they’d sell a lot quicker.

I wanted an Iris but I felt like I could pick one up cheaper second hand if I’m not getting the store experience!

 

[pommynoir]

Thank you - found a pair on Vinted. Fingers crossed they're not fake cos I'm not sure I'm ready to go down that road again!

DO NOT BUY UGGS ON VINTED. I have never seen a brand new pair on there that are real.

just go to a store maybe?

 

[Choco88]

Hi everyone. Just looking for a bit of advice. Looking to get a reversible belt (2 for the price of one ) and am currently trying to decide between either this Givenchy or this Hermes. Which one should I go for?

I prefer the Hermes