Designer Items #8

[beautyblogger123]

Does anyone have the Canada goose fleece jacket? I’m thinking about it for the gym etc and was keen to hear if anyone had one

 

[Foodaholic]

Hey, I am really keen on buying a vintage Celine bag.

Looking to buy on either Vestaire, designer exchange or Resell-fridges.

Just wondering if there's anything I need to consider. I have seen one on vinted but wary of fakes (though not sure if the ones I am looking at were heavily faked)

Thanks!!!

 

[alice.alicetam]

Hi everyone, what bags is everyone loving now at mid-price range? I am over seeing everyone with Birkins and Chanel classic flap in this economy

if you would visit France, i like Le Tanneur.
or take a look on Radley

 

[OnlyHereForTheLolz]

Ok lovely people I need some ideas! It’s my 30th this year Mr HoneyStar has asked if I want to pick out some jewellery (or at least give some strong hinted suggestions)…what would you all recommend? My first thought was a tennis bracelet but would love to know if anyone has a sentimental piece/piece of jewellery they received for a milestone that they still love?

I got a tennis bracelet a couple of years ago and tbh I hardly wear it. Even though I love it.
Depending on budget maybe you can have something created especially for you by a jeweller. Epsecially if you have some old gold hanging around that can be used

 

[Jas119]

I’ve just online ordered a Jimmy Choo silver clutch bag that I’d been eyeing up in the sales…can’t wait for it to arrive!! And I have my eye on some Chopard Jewellery for my wish list!

The bag sounds gorgeous, congrats on your new purchase! Jewellery is definitely great wish list items. I’ve got a couple of things from Tiffany on my permanent wish list.

 

[hehehe]

Pulled out my old mulberry Alexa today. I really do not remember it being so heavy and cumbersome!! It has aged beatifully though, the leather is so soft.

Is it the OG soft buffalo? I carry mine all the time and keep thinking how glad I am it's so light. (compared to my Bays and Bays Double Zip which were so heavy I nearly lost an arm carrying them).

 

[miserysorrow]

I see plenty of cheap and quirky Marc Jacobs secondhand pumps for sale on Vinted, thankfully none sold in awful condition. I'm keeping my eye out for decent leather footwear (Dr Martens is so-and-so) so is it worth the hype?

 

[thegirlscout]

Does anyone have a Birkin? They look to be quite heavy too.

 

[Laughalong]

Congratulations! You’ll probably need a bigger bag for the foreseeable then! Love my LV speedy and Noe. I have two sizes in Noe and they are both perfect. The Burberry one is lovely too. I quite like the Fossil Gilmore in tan. A bit niche but I like the style
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That is a really nice bag! Or the Mulberry iris for more casual

We went for a Burberry changing bag anddddd I was at Cheshire Oaks the other month and saw this Burberry tote bag at the Designer Exchange shop (basically preloved luxury) and it was only £320 in immaculate condition, so it’ll be a great baby bag too as it’s super lightweight.

It really sounds like I’m Burberry sponsored right now, I can promise I’m not

 

[LouSV]

Just in case anyone is interested, YSL have had some price decreases on a few of their items. The Loulous have all gone down. Interesting what’s happening with them. I did think their price increases were excessive.
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I’ve always used the Collonil Water Stop spray, it used to be sold in Mulberry but I think they make their own now. I’ve used it on all of my leather bags and it’s been fine. I haven’t had any colour transfer either. Handbag clinic sounds like it should be fine too though.

Thank you for the recommendation , I’ll have a look at that

 

[Mamacita]

Seems mixed opinions online but tbh if be raging if I get it now and then it's cheaper in two weeks

 

[panini]

Hi everyone, what bags is everyone loving now at mid-price range? I am over seeing everyone with Birkins and Chanel classic flap in this economy

I think the issue for me is quality. I’ve found a lot of mid price bags don’t have the quality they used to, or are made in Asia. Admittedly I have fell back into love with mulberry, despite them making some bags in China.

 

[T-time]

What do we all think about these Chinese TikTok’s ‘exposing’ the luxury market. Apparently the majority of the bag is made in China and finished off in Italy so it can be sold as ‘made in Italy’? And the prices are ridiculously inflated? I know they would be inflated some amount but not to this extent.

You should read Deluxe, from Dana Thomas. It came out in 2007, mentions the same thing and more. That prices are so inflated isn't new.

 

[hehehe]

I missed it too, but that's okay. I'd have liked the sunglasses case.

 

[bananabutter]

Does anyone on here have a Goyard St Louis tote? I’ve been thinking of treating myself as I love the green one in particular and I love the floppy look and think it would be perfect for travel.

I’m not too bothered about the comments I’ve seen during my research that they look cheap (personally I disagree!), but I’ve seen a few concerns about the wear and tear. Any insight would be useful

 

[Laughalong]

I think they are really timeless and beautifully made. I had the small size before but sold it because it was soo heavy, I was hoping the baby wouldn’t be as much!

It is really heavy isn’t it. So glad someone’s validated it . I have it in navy, and don’t think I’ve used it this calendar year. I did consider selling it, because I’m expecting which really means I’ll use it even less! It also fits nothing because of how the middle compartment is. I do think the baby is super cute though, I considered buying one. I ended up buying this instead, completely off seeing it myself in store. As a Speedy 30 die hard fan, I love the shape.

Mini Check Bowling Bag in Dark birch brown - Women | Burberry® Official

A bowling bag made in Italy from Burberry Check and lined in a cotton blend. The compact design is trimmed in smooth leather and features a leather-wrapped padlock and key. Leather top handles Detachable, adjustable shoulder strap Zip closure Hand-painted edges Polished metal hardware...

uk.burberry.com

 

[Choco88]

Yes I have. I didn’t have any problems with them

great thank you

 

[Pinhead Larry]

I don’t think you will get much for them from Designer Exchange. Have you had a quote? Unfortunately shoes don’t hold a lot of value, unless they are a currently desired style? You’d probably get more on eBay, I’ve had the most success on there when selling designer shoes.

I haven’t sent the photos to them yet, I was thinking they may give a low ball for them. I’ve put the loubs on Vinted but no luck so far, will give ebay a go thanks!

 

[heretoreaditall2019]

Strathberry flash sale is on just now with 20%, wondering if it's worth holding off for black Friday or not. Does anyone know

Disclaimer I don’t know anything about Strathberry themselves with this comment this is more general BF chatter - but there are CRM/email search engines you can play around with, you can also just use Twitter/Insta search to see what they posted last year.

IMO/ime Black Friday has been very same-y for the last 5+ years, brands don’t want to do crazy discounting as it isn’t in their best interests, plus trains customers to wait for discounts/cheapens things. Brands have been increasingly more interested in loyalty and/or incentivising higher order values so you (or any one looking to shop ahead of BF, anywhere) may miss out on something like points or a voucher scheme or buy more save more that launches on BF, but unless you’re buying a lot does that rly matter? Also you’re nearly mid month so could always buy & return under your old order id to recoup the difference. Funnily my husband wrote to a (sports shoe) brand as he’d bought some shoes and then they’d emailed him the BF preview, they just refunded the difference straight away

ETA - forgot the old gift with purchase - which will be overstock they want to get rid of so pls don’t let that influence you! Again who cares it’s shit they couldn’t shift the other 11 months of the year x

 

[Choco88]

Labubu also accompanies two of my bags and another on the way

I’ve got 3