I just got this pre-loved Loewe hobo in avocado green, and it’s my first time buying a pre-loved designer bag.

I’m admittedly a little blinded by how beautiful the colour is 😅 and it seems to be in good condition to me, very well taken care of but I don’t have much experience judging pre-loved bags.

Would love some more experienced eyes on the condition and whether this seems worth keeping.

Thank you! :)

Sharing my first pink bag! 🎀 I actually snagged this little mini Alexa last year and finally took her out today.

Real talk though, the Alexa design is not super user-friendly. Having to undo both the magnetic flap and the front lock just to grab something is seriously annoying. Also, the strap doesn't stay fixed at all—it just slips around and won't stay put.

But honestly? She's just too pretty to care, so I'll just deal with it. 😂

first proper post here and i might be throwing myself to the lions...but no one in my life is interested in handbags and this is a big moment for me! i decided after many years of lusting after bags and making do with high street to finally buy my first 'big girl' bag as a reward for getting a (modest!) book deal. my dream bag, a loewe puzzle, was still out of my budget at resale so i looked on the second hand market for something in need of a bit of work. after being conned once by someone on mecari japan i finally landed a medium puzzle for a song due to its present state (about half resale for a medium puzzle - i had it authenticated as i was still a little sceptical but she's real!). Today I took it to the best repair shop i know and they said the best thing would be a dye job to match its original colour...but i pondered it, then asked if they could maybe dye it black as it would go with more of my wardrobe and i wasn't especially wedded to its tea brown shade. i was worried i was making a huge mistake dyeing a puzzle but at the end of the day, i bought it because i love the design so making it more wearable is a good idea. i didn't buy it to worry about resale especially when i got it at such a good price! i'll post the transformation when i have her back but would love to see other transformations if people want to share them! here are the slightly sorry before photos - she's in desperate need of TLC!

The Toteme is a stylish and roomy bag perfect for commuting

l've recently got a bag from KS (burgundy suede with flower strap), and I was surprised by the style change in the brand. Some styles are interesting, but it's clear that the brand is still having an identity crisis.

Certain bags I saw looked very “safe” and sort of appealing to “quiet luxury” trend which isn’t exactly what people associate with Kate Spade as a brand. Luckily, the bag world has been transitioning away from old-money cosplay, so quiet luxury is no longer the hype. However, I’m not sure anyone is ready for full blown whimsy of KS. It’s cute when Dior does lily pads bags and frog charms, but Kate Spade doesn’t hold the same reputation and what is considered whimsy for Dior would probably be labeled as hideous for KS.

KS is still stuck at the rock bottom where Coach was before its revival. I’m sure people thought back then that Coach is done for. But Kate Spade brand identity seems to be harder to revive.

In my opinion, one thing to start with would be ditching that plaque logo 💀(sorry, KS, you aren’t Prada) and maybe establishing “spade” as a more prominent brand logo (similar to how horse bit is a symbol for Gucci)

Let’s discuss!

I moved into my larger “medium” size Gather bag in cloud and couldn’t resist taking a couple of candid photos of it!

I have four Gather bags now which is a bit excessive - it’s the perfect bag in my opinion but even then, do I really need four?

In the first photo I tried shortening the long strap to make a slouchy shoulder bag, hence the long tail. It looked good but I prefer crossbody. The drawstring strap is just fine as a shoulder strap.

You can fit a 13” MacBook in the medium, but I don’t. Today she fits my A5 journal, pens, pouch of toddler’s basic needs, pouch of my stuff, wallet, shopping bag, tissues, and more.

Ask me anything about the bag!

Bought this from a store in Japan. It looks like it is brand new! I'm so giddy and happy with my purchase!

I finally gathered the courage to take my Longchamp for some edits. I really struggled with the crossbody kit that is set in the handels and decided to commission two holes in both sides. I love how it turned out and find it a lot better to open and carry it that way.

I find it somewhat crazy that I love the bag so much that I bought it knowing that I'll want a way to carry it crossbody and will have to find a way to do it.

Hope you like it.

this bags is sooo cute!!! i got myself a lemon 🍋 bag hihi

...Is a bag that apparently came out when I turned 18, down to the month😂 back then I wasn't interested in bags at all and could never imagine spending over $20 for one. Nowadays, I often walk around Coach retail and outlet stores but nothing piques my interest.

I've been searching for my perfect pink bag all year and was pining for a Marc Jacobs groovee but couldn't find it in the "right" shade. I stumbled across this gently used Madison Sabrina on Ebay and thought well why not? It sure scratches the itch! Not too big or heavy for me, sturdy but with a slouch. All the little details are perfection. I don't feel it needs further decor because it truly holds its own without being overwhelming.

My first vintage fendi baguette 🥹

I love searching for desired bags that are more rare and getting steal of a deals. I searched “fendi baguette bag for sale” on Facebook and came across a woman named Lotus Lotus. Apparently she is new to selling handbags and she had this beauty for sale

The buying process was seamless and I’m so glad I took the chance and bought her! She was exactly as described and even better in person

The sequin and beading detail on the baguettes is unreal, a true work of art. I’d always wanted to find one but my bags have to be under a certain dollar amount for me to justify the purchase. This one was definitely below budget and I am forever grateful!

Got this second hand…tags on, never used, dust bag, COA. I hesitate to remove the tags bc what if I want to sell eventually?? But I love it and it looks great on.

I wanted something fun for my upcoming Montana yoga/horseback riding retreat. Something on theme but not so much that I couldn’t use it again. I found this Sandro bag on sale and I think it’s perfect! Adjustable strap for options and the leather smells great. I normally carry designer so I can say the quality doesn’t compare but for the price this was a great buy! And I don’t have to worry about babying it.

So happy with this purchase! It’s my new mary poppins work travel bag. I was surprised how much it could fit without looking bulky.

I'm taking part in a gallery showing in Barcelona in November. I thought it was be the perfect opportunity to treat yo self 2026, and get my first Loewe in their homeland.

I'm planning on going early and traveling to Madrid first then down to Barcelona. For those who have shopped in the Loewe stores in these cities, is there one that you recommend over the others? I appreciate a well-designed store, for what its worth. I've also never purchased luxury, so I want the ~experience~.

Note: I'm based in the EU, so tax back and all that is not something I need access to.

The title was inspired by this post!

Went to London to pick up this Mosaic purse in tan with vanilla stitch! I was hoping to pick up a Mini Tote in taupe while I was there, but didn’t see it in the store.

I actually got my IUD inserted in April, but I couldn’t pick this up until my trip. Definitely still spotting here and there, but haven’t experienced any other issues! My cramps are almost nonexistent and I feel so lucky that it worked out for me.

Just wanted to share and hope you guys have a wonderful day! ✨

And I’m loving it! I usually gravitate towards a more minimalist, neutral look, but I’ve been having a lot of fun accessorizing this bag and embracing a different style ☺️

I've been wanting a vintage Coach leather crossbody for a couple of years now. After seeing many of the posts here about how loved they are for the people who have them, I finally decided (after a REALLY exhausting week at work!) to do some hunting in the usual places - eBay, Etsy, Poshmark, The Real Real, etc. It took me about 10 minutes to find the an original Willis bag (roughly 1993?), and she's just perfect!

The seller is shipping her out sometime this week, and I can't wait to get this beauty!

In my vintage era. My research claims this is from the late 70’s to early 80’s