Designer Items #8

[ATV2021]

Love the jimmy choo bag and shoes!

Me too! WHY so spenny 🥲🥲

I am seriously digging this green Tory..
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Prada (purely for the free spritz o perfume )
SPARKLIES

 

[Penguinfeet]

Be deadly for me

I usually avoid MK as think they're not the best BUT at xmas I spied this bag, didn't get it, regret it...never saw at BV... UNTIL TODAY

I frequently ask him not to tell me what's on as I'd have no money left

 

[FenellaTheWitch]

Just reading through the thread and saw the comments about Tiffany. I wear a Tiffany necklace everyday. Never take it off. It's a few years old now but it is sentimental. The chain broke recently and I was looking at having it repaired. It was very expensive for what was needed. I found a proper old school jeweller near me. They repaired it for £9.50 and it came back cleaned. Absolutely like new again.

 

[maytoseptember]

I agree. I'm sometimes worried about taking my strathberry on a night out, nevermind a bag that's over 1k i think mid range is a great level in terms of quality and price. I don't see how you could get much better quality for a higher price and that's what matters to me

Exactly! All I hear about Chanel and LV is that quality is dropping, whereas Strathberry make their bags in Spain and the leather is beautiful. I’d rather have 3-4 mid-range bags than one from a luxe brand tbh.

 

[Foodaholic]

Hey, has anyone ever sold anything with designer exchange? I’ve got some barely worn loubs and some off white trainers in decent condition. Both with all the box etc included. I’ll never wear either again but I really want some nice white heels for my wedding, thinking that could be a way to fund them.

I was thinking of Louboutin Jane Mules or Hermes Oasis sandals. Does anyone have any similar styles to these they would recommend?

I'd try one if the designer FB pages. There's some really good selling sites on there (woc). Or maybe consignment with Your Preloved Stories on Instagram.

 

[gabbysolis]

If you were to buy one...would it be ?

LV - Alma BB
LV - Speedy Bandouiliere 25

would be in Damier Ebene canvas. Not sure if I'm buying but I keep being drawn to them

Speedy B for me!

I’ve got a Ribera which I prefer to the Alma.

 

[Foodaholic]

Re handbags.

I'm tempted with a preloved Bayswater for work. To carry laptop, phone, lipstick, the essentials really. Has anyone got any pros/cons over these please?!

I'm currently using an Aspinal Tote. Thanks!

 

[OnlyHereForTheLolz]

I have a dilemma; purchased a pair of Le Chameau wellies from the outlet section of their website, they’ve arrived and they’re a little snug across the top of the foot, I could do with sizing up, but the entire outlet has vanished from the site now.

The boots with boot bag and wax stick as a bundle came to just £58, which for that brand is an absolute steal! So should I keep them because it was such a ridiculously low price, even if they’re a little tight? Should I maybe sell them on? Or should I return them and just pay out full price to replace them with something I’d be happier with?

You should always size up with wellies and imo boots in general. I agree with the other poster send them back. You could always contact the website and ask if you could swap for a larger size

 

[Gopher1234]

I think YSL is underrated

I’d love the sac de jour in baby in tan! Or the Manhattan tote. If anyone has either, I’d love to know if they’re heavy to carry?
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To be fair there’s not been anything fresh out for ages. I’m quite uninspired too! Wouldn’t know what to buy at this current moment in time

I know, I feel the same all the influencers now wear Hermes, and I’m not seeing anything that I’d like
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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.

I like Mulberry, the leather looks really sturdy and good quality. I’ve been looking vintage Balenciaga city bags, but it’s more a casual vibe, not an everyday staple. Especially for work

 

[OnlyHereForTheLolz]

Please can someone help me find a new workbag? Criteria are it must zip up / fully close as I have to commute on the train and walk in the rain, be big enough to chuck all manners of things in including an A5 notebook and have pockets for bits so that I don't have to constantly rummage for things. It seems to be impossible to find anything vaguely stylish that meets this. Happy to spend up to £2-3k and will use everyday rather than keep for best. Thanks

In terms of comparments I’d say no bag really does this. Your better of buying those bag liners with individual pockets. I second aspinal for a good quality leather bag

 

[curiouserandcuriouser2022]

Both my Tiffany bracelets have broken in the last 2 days...one I've had to have repaired twice (2014 & 2022) and the other I got in 2018. Both hearts have vanished. Minimum £70 per bracelet for repair...again.
Tempted to cut my losses because this is BS. Any recommendations for something dainty to replace because I'm fuming lol

That’s a dose! I agree with you that it’s time to try a new type of bracelet! Personally, I think the Messika Move range is really cute! Do you want Sterling Silver or are you thinking of going for gold? A bangle might be practical as they tend to be indestructible!

 

[alice.alicetam]

cassie put up a video about gucci droppping price on some items, around 20% , shoes, bag.
non seasonal items

 

[OnlyHereForTheLolz]

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!

Have you tried some of the designer FB groups? People do well there too

 

[gabbysolis]

Loewe martini key ring… with custom Stephanie Gottlieb olive martini ring

 

[Choco88]

A Speedy 30, but one of the bougie leather lined ones

great choice!

 

[ATV2021]

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If anyone still after a basket. This is nice

 

[LouSV]

Hi can anyone please recommend a decent quality leather spray to protect my cream leather Gucci bag which I actually bought months ago and I have been too scared to use … I’m frightened of colour transfer. I was just about to purchase one on handbag clinic but thought I would ask here first

 

[maytoseptember]

Has anyone got a Demelier New York bag? I want a new bag I know they are quite different but I'm deciding between a Mulberry Alexa and a Demelier.

They’ve been on my radar for a while but tbh I don’t particularly love any of the designs enough to pull the trigger. My favourite is the new Hudson tote in chocolate suede which looks really lovely. I’ve heard the quality isn’t amazing but they also apparently do lifetime repairs. I saw a TikTok recently where someone bought a damaged bag on Vinted and then, after contacting Demellier about a repair, got it replaced! Which bag are you thinking?

As for Mulberry, they priced me out years ago and I just can’t spend four figures on a bag. I really like the new Maggie bag but it’s over £1000 FFS.

 

[thegirlscout]

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.

 

[shhh1712]

Hello, does anyone on here have the LV pochette metis please? I tried one in selfridges this week and really liked it, I am hoping to buy pre loved from addicted to handbags but wondered if anyone has it and had any comments?! I’ve never tried a designer item on in store before so was a bit nervous but the lady was lovely and not judgemental, I wouldn’t have been able to buy it yet as I’m waiting to find out what my my bonus is going to be but daren’t say I was going to go down the pre loved route!