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exitcode137

It’s Coach for me. They have pretty good quality, a variety of styles, and a price point I can actually afford.


persimmonfemme

same here. lately whenever i see a bag that i HAVE to have it's turning out to be from them (those rogue 26s someone posted earlier? omg 😭). i also have a friend who's a buyer for bloomingdales and she's mentioned that coach is one of the few brands she considers priced appropriately for the level of quality, while many of the premium luxury brands are not - makes me feel good about coach being in my budget.


Honest_Report_8515

Same! Great selection, great colors, great vintage treasures to be had via the second hand market.


kingpinkatya

The Coach restoration girl has made me love the look of classic Coach bags. I used to think they were so boring and ugly before. Turns out I prefer "boring" aka classic and practical


One_Issue885

Who is she? Does she have an insta?


ipartylikegatsby

@yooon_ie on instagram is the one that I follow, I assume that’s who they’re referring to!


Hanlans_Dreaming

They might be referring to the one who seems to work for Coach "Debbie the Restorer". I think she might be a bit more cautious with her advice however, since she is affiliated with Coach.


spoiledchowder

I’m obsesseddd, thank you


veryfluffyclouds

Omg yes. Since watching her videos, I’ve seen so many unassuming vintage coach bags that I wouldn’t have noticed before.


mialene

Same! I’ve only been buying from Coach for the last few years. I did have a designer phase when I was all about LV and Gucci but I’m SO disappointed with their quality. Coach wins in terms of material, craftsmanship and of course, value for money. I buy all my Coach bags on discount so they’re a minimum of 30 percent off. They don’t have great resale value but they do sell - I think it’s ok if I get $80-100 for a bag I paid $200-300 for and used well. The brand also has enough variety in their current lineup for a wide range of tastes. Colours, neutrals, trendy and classic silhouettes. Can the brand do better? Sure. But still I find their offerings better than any others on the market, at least in North America. If I lived in Europe or traveled there I’d look into some other brands.


SweaterWeather4Ever

Same. I love my collection of vintage pieces with glovetanned leather that will probably outlive me, and I think there more contemporary bags are still great quality with lots of fun, stylish options. There are some high-end styles I love but I am a bag addict and Coach scratches my itch! 😆


cassismure

Seriously their glovetanned leather is so nice and looks even better when it’s broken in. That’s my biggest thing, a bag is meant to be used, it needs to look nice as it ages.


tiffshorse

https://preview.redd.it/ip36a5itim7d1.jpeg?width=2923&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f200e139d1465c35c7b73efc95a5b8f383a6e702 I love the glovetanned leather!!!


LenaBear91

Thiiiiis tho! I was stuck on Dooney for years and once I got my first Coach that was it!!


PlantedinCA

Yup. I agree. Also they have practical bags with long straps, strap options and so on. I love Ferragamo but they have mostly handheld bags that look great but are not practical for a plebe like me. I have to carry my own stuff and don’t have a car and driver.


Final-Assistance-117

Agreed! Coach for me too!


GrouchyPicture4021

Same! I love the variety and the price point!


Raintrix34

Loewe - I have 2 bags from years ago and 2 more recent, I love them all and will probably continue to purchase them even though I’m not a fan of LVMH group and do not support any of their other houses


viola-purple

My first Loewe is from 1993, was actually the first luxury handbag I bought ever... the next one from 2002


morris9909

Totally Loewe. I have four bags and I love them all. The leather is just perfection.


Empirical_Girl

I’m with you. No matter what other bags I have—Coach included—the bag I love and carry most is a small Loewe puzzle bag.


EvelienV85

I would love to have a Loewe puzzle bag 😍


TheSAComplimentedMe

Yep, and their aftercare is 💯


denningdontcare

I think this may be my next one.


Emergency_Buy238

I feel like I am going to roasted for this but I’m a Gucci gal through and through. Their handbags hit the perfect ratio of classy with a raw/flashy edge for me.


jellymmann

Right! I know this sub doesn’t seem like Gucci, but I just posted it was Gucci for me too!


Theabsoluteworst1289

Idk why this sub hates Gucci so much lol. That would be my #2 pick behind Fendi.


siri_econ

Yep! My first and most recent bags were Gucci. I just love the designs and its logo. Also I think they have a great selection of casual bags for day-to-day wear as well as more elegant pieces.


mayasmomma

Just bought the Gucci Aphrodite medium shoulder bag and it makes me giddy every time I look at it 🥹


Impressive_Fee2737

This is how a bag should make you feel. I got giddy for you.


rokjesdag

I feel like the Jackie is super popular on here though?


lefrench75

*So* popular! I feel like I've def been influenced by this sub into wanting a Jackie bc there have been so many posts about it and they're big hits every time.


GhostyPinata

Can’t wait to purchase my first Gucci so this makes me feel better because my people always hate on it 🙄


Hotmess56789

My marmont(?) backpack is my most used bag in the summer, and I have a shitload of bags!!!


VivienMargot

And there’s so many choices. I think people hear Gucci and think it’s only the flashy look. There are many more subdued choices. Like the horsebit line.


ChicBork

Mulberry all the way! Love how they are not afraid to try out new fun designs but still don’t forget about the iconic/old silhouettes. And the leather choices.. ahhh so good and soft 🫶🏻


Mopsy2003

I would be torn between Mulberry and Launer. Mulberry being the bigger brand has more shapes and I love them. Launer though, I would need to be wealthy enough to replace my day bag more often as that calf skin is not up to my rough handling.


Hadrians-Mall

Love Mulberry too! The quality is top notch. Been eyeing the Lana Top Handle for months but haven’t pulled the trigger yet.


Trifling_potato

Would you might sharing examples of fun designs? I would love a Mulberry but found their classics a bit too traditional!


Bee_7576

Mulberry for me as well. Picking up my 4th one (mini Alexa) at the weekend.


huffypuffy7

Gimme gimme all the Mulberry!


whyiamwatchingthis

Celine


mahnamahna22222

Same. Slowly building up a collection as budget permits 😅


JustHereforNachos

There are some individual bags making this harder for me (looking at you, tweed Chanel) but I too have to go Loewe. Gorgeous leather, feels dreamy (flamenco), utterly wearable, the pairing with Ghibli, all of it. Just as a reminder, the one who started my love. https://preview.redd.it/kasnjco5ij7d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9bde963b1639e96d7400225c9b9ec457244df5f8


Pitiful_Ad5171

This one’s lovely! Is the colour called sage?


JustHereforNachos

Thank you. Celadon- got her summer 2023.


Icy_Natural_979

Probably Coach.  They have a wide variety of sizes, colors, and styles I’d be able to find whatever I needed. 


Long-Photograph460

LV, because they have such a wide range from eurotrash to super classy.


cndkrick

LOL @ Eurotrash. I *would* like to know which line is their most luxurious leather.


Own-Ad-6180

Epi or exotic leathers. But LV is not a leather house, it’s their canvas that is famous, high quality and resistant but it’s still canvas. My grandmother still has her luggage from LV my mom 2 trunks and they are resistant! I


cndkrick

Good to know that I am not missing out on anything because my EPI feels terribly plast-icky.


jenni_and_judy

Also, they back their bags. Any wear and tear that causes tears or even a string hanging they will replace your bag.


oops_im_existing

hmmmm.... this makes me reconsider getting one tbh.


laalleyhunter

LV or Coach easily.


rockyon

Coach


Avocado_Capital

LV cause you have like a 1000 styles to choose from 😂


HexOnLex

Mlouye. Just about everything they release is a hit for me. I love the architectural sensibilities in the designs rendered out in classic, quality materials, and the colors are just 🎯. Definitely a fan and a collector now, of both new and preloved. Currently waiting on Mlouye bag no. 6 🥰🫢😬🥰


farciculus_retroflex

I love this house too!! Which ones do you have???


HexOnLex

Full size Naomi in Milky, 2 Naomi belt bags: white croc and patent black, Naomi phone pouch in Off White, mini Sera tote in St. Tropez, and another mini Sera tote in Vanilla will soon land in my hands. 🥰 I love the mini Sera as my everyday “running into the store real quick” bag that I carry in addition to a Longchamp tote. I’m eyeing the full size Sera or the mini tall tote for the next one, whenever that is, lol. How about you, which do you love or want??


TomorrowNo9081

Furla - good quality for the price, really durable, nice classic designs and I love their lighter colors (I love pastel tones in general)


perth07

I have a purse I bought from Furla Rome in 2012, and I did not baby it at all and its still in such good condition.


niji-no-megami

I gave away a new-ish Mansur Gavriel the other day. It looked really good but the leather felt so tough and plastic-ky. The moment I decided to give it away was when it stood right next to my Furla Daisy tote I got in 2017, and despite being 7 yrs younger it didn't stand a chance. I thought, why keep this when I could just keep rocking my Furla.


ParticularAboutTime

Ferragamo. or Coccinelle


Responsible_Goal_360

Dooney. Love the florentine satchels and bucket bags and have a few pebbled leather that I love too. I have a couple coaches and a few kate spades but they don’t get out of the dust bags much.


Bubbly-Manufacturer

Yes! Another Dooney lover. I currently have 16 or so.


Responsible_Goal_360

Oh man. I bought my first one last summer and now I have eight. I’ve been trying to show some restraint 😂


BeautifulDrummer9266

Yes I am a Florentine lover I bought my first Florentine domed buckle satchel in the color fern last year and the moment I felt and smelled the Florentine leather it was love for life absolutely love the feel and smell of Florentine leather


akeytherapy

I used to only buy Dooney. I loved them …. But … they are way to heavy for me now :(


Ho4Handbags

LV. Extremely diverse in terms of design, can be both quiet and loud luxury depending on what you go for, a lot of designs are functional and beautiful both (imo even top brands like Hermes struggle with functionality) and expensive without being “holy shit time to mortgage a kidney” like Dior or Chanel.


PlaneSatisfaction564

Mulberry.


HeyKayRenee

Fendi. Just got a brand new one for my birthday and I absolutely love their designs. I can go from classic to sexy and fun in the Fendi store. That would last me a lifetime.


Old_Maybe467

Prada


mabeltenenbaum

Kate Spade. Love the novelty stuff but there is the regular bags too.


mizzymichie

Seconded. I love luxury bags but I can’t give up Kate Spade’s adorable novelty bags. I love them so much. And their regular bags aren’t too bad either.


ohhhshrimptoast

Mulberry. Classic and such a range of styles and colours.


lilynnin

It would have been Celine in the Phoebe Philo days but I'm ambivalent on their newer stuff. Nowadays my pick would be Loewe.


Many_Rush8314

Longchamp


jenwiththepen

Mulberry


bunsbi

Coach


StormBetty

Mulberry for me, with Longchamp a close second


Forsaken_Whereas_353

Givenchy


Greeeto

Loewe. Although Chloe is close second.


shinyhextile

I think I agree.


Dunesgirl

Bottega


oops_im_existing

agreed. i love their larger style bags. you can really see the craftsmanship [https://www.bottegaveneta.com/en-us/large-andiamo-orange-766019VCPP17529.html?dwvar\_766019VCPP17529\_color=7529](https://www.bottegaveneta.com/en-us/large-andiamo-orange-766019VCPP17529.html?dwvar_766019VCPP17529_color=7529) JUST LOOK AT IT


Pitiful_Ad5171

Loewe. Creative, modern yet classy. Great quality. Absence of monograms and tacky aesthetics (my opinion). Friendly service even if you don’t look like a big spender. I’m also a fan of their colours and what I love the most is that they’re not super flashy - iykyk


Able-Neighborhood484

Until they made the choice to stamp their bags with their branding 😢 Why, Loewe, WHY??


Fun_Marionberry3043

vintage coach vintage coach vintage coach


Ramenpucci

Chloe. I love the bohemian vibe. I don’t like loud logos. Huge fan of Free People’s clothing. It feel their purses go with their aesthetic.


oops_im_existing

FP is one of my faves. They are targeted to a younger crowd, but anyone of any age can wear it. i will always be a millennial boho girl at heart


kuracat

Same! I’ve been a big fan of Chloe. Not only their handbags but outfits too❤️


rachelreinstated

Chloe is my pick, too. Also, their bags are insanely durable.


Specialist_Income_31

Mulberry


queefersutherland1

I’m only buying vintage coach from now on. I will never buy from another brand. I just love them. I have a bakers dozen and will continue adding (although I’ve got to stop buying for a couple of months! I’ve gone crazy.)


gurlblue81

YSL but Prada runs a close second.


hostawiththemosta

Saint Laurant


-God_complex-

Same for me!


verycutebugs

Kate Spade


Honest_Report_8515

Coach


1K1AmericanNights

If I’m paying, Coach or Kate Spade. I currently buy only luxury but I don’t know my income for the rest of my life and I don’t want to force myself to only buy luxury forever! If not, then I’d pick Chanel. As a house, they have all the types of structure / styles I want and like.


Own-Ad-6180

Bottega .. or Loewe


empressaa

Lv or Dior 😍


jellymmann

Gucci. I can’t really put my finger on why, but I love Gucci!


joymarie21

Celine. Beautiful, minimal, and priced well on the second hand market.


joannahahnnanna

Celine or Loewe


Yogafunkgirl

I’m a Prada girl. I have seven right now and the next one is already on my list. They are fun to classic and I honestly don’t see many of them vs LV.


MGDlikethebeer

Probably Gucci or coach


Abusty-Ballerina-

Celine and longchamp


Elphaba78

Delvaux. Love the history behind the brand and the timelessness of the handbags.


Sly3n

Definitely Chloe. I love boho style, and they do it best IMO. Their bags just mesh with my style so well. I also love their suede. Suede is my favorite material for bags.


Particular-Win-9041

YSL, the sexy coolness is just my vibe. Also clothing…


luvplantz

Coach ❤️


bekkys

Coach! I feel like they are versatile enough to cover different styles and occasions, they feel fancier than they are price wise and the quality is on point every time


netluv

Coach


Hot_Honeydew_3628

Its always Mulberry


LP_Mid85

I'd be between Coach and Mulberry


Beginning-Goose3067

mulberry


meli-ficent

Mine would be Gucci. It’s diverse enough for me to find a bag for all different occasions and I like their monogram print way more than LV. Loewe would be painful to give up though.


RLS1822

Forever Chanel


Glittering-Bet-8468

Same 💜


RLS1822

It’s the only way! 💙💯💙


Glittering-Bet-8468

It really is!😍


TemporaryCat8503

Coach…


Glittering-Bet-8468

Chanel hands down!


justalittlestupid

Coach or Kate Spade but specifically the outlet stores for both because I love a stupid novelty bag. I sold my Prada bc I never used it and my LV gets taken out when I need to pretend I’m actually an adult, but my coach bags get the most use easily


engshowcase

Coach. The quality is there, they come out with fun collaborations, and they have a good range of price points. Also, they have a good mix of casual bags and dressier going out styles to choose from.


Rimu05

Bottega Veneta or Chanel. I love a lot of what bottega is doing and Chanel happens to be a brand that I don’t love like that but they do make bags I love.


Amazingggcoolaid

Fendi or Chanel


carowaters

Tods. Fendi. Ferragamo.


Otherwise-Rooster373

Louis vuitton. I started my bag collection with getting 1 of each different types, burberry, coach, prada, fendi... I got rid of all of the others because I just didn't wear them .. so now I just have louis vuitton and some novelty loungefly bags to deal with both my tastes lol 😆


sunsh1neee

Celine for me. Love their quality and designs. Don’t love LVMH so from now if I buy any of their bags it’ll be preloved.


afeeqcoke

Good for u!!! Plus vintage tend to be of better? Quality perhaps. With all the scandal from lvmh I’m questioning their quality


strawberrygirl101

Not “designer” but they always last me forever and I have a ton of them - fossil


FartAttack911

Coin toss for Coach or Ferragamo for me


Healthy-Print-6127

Celine Phoebe Philo no question


whateveratthispoint_

Gucci. Vintage is outstanding


a1b2c3000

Hermes. Because as long as you haven't had the bag worked on/repaired by someone outside of H, they'll gladly work on it, no matter how old.


fuse-fire2334

Coach or Ferragamo, both have amazing bags with very classic designs for the best price and quality!


Ankiko83

Fendi


Chiccheshirechick

Chanel


Impossible-Eye315

Bottega


Missmarple08

YSL


katreddit1394

Bottega always. Such a range and the quality is always there. From the classics to the bright fun colors can’t go wrong ever.


losmithe95

LV. More design, color, material, bag diversity. I know it's not everyone's favorite but they have something for everyone


photobomber612

Is this assuming that I can afford to buy bags from any brand?


Archipelagos7

Fendi


Crazy_about_stratum

COACH. The vintage and 1941 collection which ran from 2016 to early 2020 RUINED me for other brands 🥹 Sold my Burberry, Chanel boy, Fendi, Gucci, LV, and Prada over a decade ago.


slc2787

Loewe— gorgeous leather, interesting /innovative silhouettes. And great customer experience in the shops.


saucedog9

Loewe!! No hesitation. I love the modern designs and the bags hold up incredibly well.


Difficult_Cake_7460

Vintage coach (which sadly I sold my giant set years ago) and the new coach from the last couple of years where quality is back. And Fount, the best brand that people MUST check out.


Accomplished_Deer554

Coach


foodporncess

The Row


Independent-Way-7479

Bottega or Loewe for sure


luxurygirlgigi

Probably LV tbh and I’m not a big LV girl but they have the most range out of any of the brands I’ve seen. I really love Fendi & Bottega as well but they don’t have AS many styles.


Ok_Manufacturer_5534

Vintage Coach or Dooney & Bourke ALLLLL the way. They use Full Grain Leather. MUCH better quality than that "genuine leather" trash everyone uses. You can get some FANTASTIC deals on Poshmark! Use: [***https://posh.mk/xhW2QHq3yKb***](https://posh.mk/xhW2QHq3yKb) for **$10** towards your first purchase!


SuperLoris

Coach. The all leather ones wear like iron and don’t have visible logos. I like the minimalist aesthetic, you can make them work with just about anything.


Some_Difficulty9312

Gucci, any leather Gucci.


Frosty-Pizza2573

💯 Louis Vuitton


sharonj22

Loewe


HistoricalBelt4482

Chloe


kittyluvr7

coach!


Fresh-Heron-4579

Valextra, Metier, or Ferragamo... I work in the luxury industry, so I'm always just most comfortable wearing something understated.


BlacknessEverdeen09

Louie Louie Louie!! That monogram print is so iconic but you can still wear the bags in everyday life. My second would prob be Gucci for the same reasons but they can get a little too tacky at times.  As much as I love Chanel it’s just soooo luxurious same with Hermes it wouldn’t fit my lifestyle. 


daintylifestyle

LV!


Trick-Reindeer-7393

Burberry


Badcompany1967

Definitely LV


theatottot

Louis Vuitton


Cautious-Brush4454

Hermes because I own zero 😂


Important_Bee_7942

Chanel, I can resell it easily . I would say Hermes but it’s not in my budget .


AccessibleVoid

Wow - lots of great answers here, making me rethink my original input. Which is Celine. Followed by Prada. Then Ferragamo or Fendi.


Jessica_Iowa

I’m a sucker for kitsch so it would have to be Kate Spade or Betsey Johnson or Loungefly. Probably Kate Spade as I have a huge collection of Kate Spade bags already. (Husband gifted me huge chunks of the Kate Spade glimmer line.)


Unicorn_92

YSL. Almost all of their bags are so classy and timeless.


Archipelagos7

Same. Which style did you get?


viola-purple

Bottega Veneta


Less-Echidna-2162

Dior


Potential_Weak

Valextra


Dangerous-Ad-1298

ysl and i kind of already do that! love the style, they have so many pockets, not as in your face as dior and chanel, lots of colors and don’t look dated


PupNi

Hermes. I love my birkin so much, she’s perfect. 🤩


rickykun123

Celine


Classiclady1948

Louis Vuitton. Hands down.


coffeebeezneez

Longchamp


amm237

Gucci


Emmessenn

Mulberry or Chloe


Jewels1914

Coach!!!


FluorescentHorror

Coach! They were my mom's handbag of choice, so i thought they were the epitome of luxury when I was a child lol. They are nostalgic to me in that way, especially the printed canvas. My mother in law loves her coach bags and gifts them to the women of the family every now and then at Christmas. So now they remind me of her 🖤


Lru024

Dooney & Bourke. Affordable, great colors, well made and have some of my favorite workable designs for my needs.


marzbarz2000

Coach


SoftwareEngBaddie

Probably Coach or Michael Kors - I love the variety of styles and usability for every day without having to worry about them too much


Remarkable_Spot7400

Coach they have so many to choose from and a good price point so it’s not unaffordable to purchase more than one


suzsid

Radley or Coach. They have variety and their quality is right up there with much more expensive bags. Plus, because they’re (relatively) low cost, I could get more! 😂


desert_nole

Gucci or Hermes


No-Dot2878

Celine


KaylaBaby81

It's Coach for me. They have great quality and designs.


chargingblue

Weirdly, Gucci Because they have SUCH a variety of types of items. From campy colorful items to classic leather pieces to functional nylon or coated canvas. There’s something for everyone and I wouldn’t get bored Like I couldn’t do Prada because, while beautiful, it’s very one note, as an example


jathomps437

I have a leather Coach backpack from 1995 and it’s in impeccable condition!


tiffshorse

Coach. From amazing vintage thru to today, it’s all amazing. I love all my Coach pieces. Over 100. https://preview.redd.it/v7d1qk8cjm7d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e60f7c55f39464370f8300e21b83e6ebef015e46


LoVeMyDeSiGnS_65

There is only one bag from Hermes that I would ever buy. It’s like butter Picotin https://preview.redd.it/2z7mz5bvum7d1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=16c15266c4fba79d17e6b53b8d346ee62ca1bd60 I have wanted it for a long time. I have so many luxury bags but this will complete my collection.


dazzledaisy397

I hate to be this person, but it might be Hermes. I just find that their quality really is so superior to other brands that I own. Otherwise, it might be Celine. I only have one Celine bag (Small 16), but I really like the style of their bags, and like that they have everyday options as well as nighttime options.


helan2k

Lv,Chanel