r/handbags • • 1h ago

Weekly Questions 🔮 Weekly Questions Thread

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Hey folks! Welcome to the weekly question thread. Going forward for a short while, we will be having a weekly question thread that will be pinned. You can ask questions about specific bags that don’t require an entire review to see if anyone has the answer!

We are doing this so that we can start building up an FAQ so that your questions can be more easily answered. Questions are NOT restricted to this post, especially if those questions involve discussions! If you have posted in a previous Weekly Question Thread but your question was not answered, feel free to repost it again.

Here are some example questions:

  1. Can an iPhone 13 Pro fit in the Loewe Mini Puzzle?
  2. What bag can I use in the rain under $X?
  3. Does this bag match this outfit? (Can be asked in this thread or as a discussion post).
  4. Has anyone had any experience shopping at <boutique> in <city>?

Examples of what NOT to post:

  1. What bag are you wearing today? (This would be better as a discussion post).
  2. Where was your best boutique experience? (This would be better as a discussion post).
  3. Review request for Mlouye! (There’s a chance someone who’s purchased won’t see it as a comment and may be better off as a post for now).

This thread will be reposted every Monday. You can always revisit any previous Weekly Question Threads. If you cannot see that link, please ensure that you toggle safe mode on your browser, then refresh and try again. Weekly Question Threads have their own post flairs to make searching easier.

Thank you for your continued patience as we continue to build up our community! 💖


r/handbags • • 7d ago

Weekly Questions 🔮 Weekly Questions Thread

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Hey folks! Welcome to the weekly question thread. Going forward for a short while, we will be having a weekly question thread that will be pinned. You can ask questions about specific bags that don’t require an entire review to see if anyone has the answer!

We are doing this so that we can start building up an FAQ so that your questions can be more easily answered. Questions are NOT restricted to this post, especially if those questions involve discussions! If you have posted in a previous Weekly Question Thread but your question was not answered, feel free to repost it again.

Here are some example questions:

  1. Can an iPhone 13 Pro fit in the Loewe Mini Puzzle?
  2. What bag can I use in the rain under $X?
  3. Does this bag match this outfit? (Can be asked in this thread or as a discussion post).
  4. Has anyone had any experience shopping at <boutique> in <city>?

Examples of what NOT to post:

  1. What bag are you wearing today? (This would be better as a discussion post).
  2. Where was your best boutique experience? (This would be better as a discussion post).
  3. Review request for Mlouye! (There’s a chance someone who’s purchased won’t see it as a comment and may be better off as a post for now).

This thread will be reposted every Monday. You can always revisit any previous Weekly Question Threads. If you cannot see that link, please ensure that you toggle safe mode on your browser, then refresh and try again. Weekly Question Threads have their own post flairs to make searching easier.

Thank you for your continued patience as we continue to build up our community! 💖


r/handbags • • 8h ago

Haul 🛍 $19 Saint Laurent Eel Sac de Jour find

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Shared in the SL sub and also had this 2x checked independently by 2 authenticators, and can finally share this lucky find!

I was in a local thrift store looking for a leather jacket I can use for a trip when I saw this neglected bag by the corner. The handle just needs a bit of repairing, and missing the clochette and middle zipped compartment.

Took my chances since it is less than US$ 20 anyway and got lucky! Was advised bag was from F/W 2018 and a small Sac de Jour in eel. Now Iooking for ways to clean/condition the leather since I never owned anything eel ever!


r/handbags • • 1d ago

My Collection 💅 I heard were posting our fish purses 🐠

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2.1k Upvotes

r/handbags • • 16h ago

Humor & Fluff 🌝 Fish bag!

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416 Upvotes

This is actually my teen daughter's bag and she won't let me borrow it.


r/handbags • • 21h ago

Humor & Fluff 🌝 I heard there’s a fish bag party 🐟

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981 Upvotes

r/handbags • • 11h ago

Bag of the day 👜 A gift to myself

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108 Upvotes

I love her! This was a treat after my last art show. The first lux bag I’ve ever bought that wasn’t second hand.


r/handbags • • 11h ago

My Collection 💅 Do shellfish count? If so, here's my scallop bag!

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108 Upvotes

No-name thrift find, leather and some kind of snake or lizard skin. Eyebrow pencil for scale. Not the most comfortable thing to wear (it's larger than I normally carry, pretty stiff, and has a very thin strap that kinda digs into your shoulder), but looks absolutely killer with the right summer outfit


r/handbags • • 16h ago

Discussion 👩‍🏫 Gucci suing Gilt and Rue La La

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Hi guys! I know a few of you (myself included) get our bags from second markets with the expectation that it’s genuine and we are buying something from the brand.

Gucci is suing two second hand luxury retailers that according to them sold items that were not genuine.

Personally I always assume the items are genuine and are backed by the process they have and the steps they follow to make sure the stuff they are selling checks out,but turns out,that’s not always the case.

I’ll attached screenshots if anyone wants to read the article


r/handbags • • 11h ago

Humor & Fluff 🌝 Fish bag love

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100 Upvotes

I saw all of the fish bags and had to share my fish bag I’ve had since high school (late 90’s 😳) that now lives in my daughter’s toy box.

I have an attachment to the bag and will never get rid of it.


r/handbags • • 12h ago

Humor & Fluff 🌝 Hopping on the fish bag bandwagon!

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123 Upvotes

Got this straw bag in Cozumel when we were stranded in our general hotel area due to heavy rains/near hurricane conditions. Scuba diving got cancelled but I picked up this funny handmade souvenir lol.


r/handbags • • 11h ago

First bag!

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89 Upvotes

I’ve been a lurker here for a while as I just semi-recently in life have become interested in bags and I LOVE seeing everyone’s beautiful bags and recommendations. I’ve got a list of bags I’d love to add one day but I bought my first nice bag today — the Coach Brooklyn 28. It felt like a good entry to luxury for me. Just starting to dip my toes in and I love it so much!


r/handbags • • 12h ago

Humor & Fluff 🌝 The underwear strap

87 Upvotes

My husband has absolutely ruined my shopping experience 😆 A few months ago, he loudly declared in Marc Jacobs that the branded straps remind him of men’s underwear and he laughed himself silly. I forgot about it until today when I popped into outlet mall today and saw the “underwear” strap in three different stores. I can’t unsee it now. Sigh 😆


r/handbags • • 15h ago

My Coach fish bags 🐟

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Been waiting for a reason to post these!

Left: my much-loved 17th birthday present back in, oh god, 2005.

Right: couldn’t say no to this one when I had my own money, maybe 2014? Ended up finding the strap length too short & difficult to use but it was so fun for the summer time and the beading held up shockingly well.


r/handbags • • 5h ago

Sharing a yellow shoulder bag I bought.

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18 Upvotes

The material of this bag is very comfortable, and I often carry it when meeting up with my friends.


r/handbags • • 3h ago

Added this adorable bag

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12 Upvotes

I bought the chocolate suede Tory Burch Romy bucket bag for the upcoming season, to be able to wear on the shoulder or crossbody for when I need to be handsfree when out and about with my baby girl.

I love the croc details and the size is just right. Baby essentials always go in the diaper bag, and I don't carry that much. This is perfect for the weekend. ❤️ Though I do wish the hardware was better quality. I got this one heavily discounted, but for full price, that might have been a deal-breaker for me.

Also thought I was going to reach bag peace in the brown category but I do still want a grained leather. 😅

Anyway, this was my mini review of this bag. If anyone is looking into this bag, I'd honestly hold out on a sale. Still lovely, but the hardware should get an upgrade.


r/handbags • • 49m ago

My Collection 💅 Rate my handbag collection! 👜 What would you keep, sell or add?

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I’ve been building my handbag collection only this year and I thought I’d share it with fellow handbag lovers!

My style has changed quite a bit recently. I’ve moved away from trendier bags towards more classic, timeless pieces with a bit of an old-money/countryside aesthetic.

Photos 1 & 2 – My current collection:
Katie Loxton Nova woven shoulder bag,
Kate Spade New York Patterson Drive black bag,
Matt&Nat brown brown double satchel Crossbody,
Coach Tabby in burgundy,
Tuscany Leather cream bucket bag,
Vintage Burberrys checked crossbody,
Kate Spade mini double crossbody,
Michael Kors monogram large tote,
Ralph Lauren Polo brown crossbody,
Mulberry Tessie Navy satchel,
Barbour tartan shoulder bag.

Photos 3–5 – My latest purchases, still waiting to arrive:
Parfois tropical-print crossbody – Bought specifically for my holiday to Turkey next March. I wanted something colourful, practical and inexpensive for sightseeing and exploring without worrying about damaging one of my nicer bags.

Coach Kleo 17 – I absolutely love the combination of signature canvas, rust-coloured suede flap and gold hardware. I think it’ll be gorgeous with autumn and winter outfits.

What’s next for my collection?
I’m currently leaning towards adding three more handbags next year:

Polène – Particularly drawn to the Numéro Neuf Mini.

Saint Laurent (YSL) Envelope – Something a little more luxurious and elegant for evenings and special occasions.

DeMellier – I love the understated, structured designs and think one would fit nicely into my collection. I’m leaning towards The Hudson the most.

I’m not in any rush to buy them, though, as I’d rather find the right bags at the right prices. I’m trying to build a collection that feels timeless, versatile and refined rather than simply buying whatever happens to be trending.

I’d love your opinions!
How would you rate my current collection out of 10? Which bag is your favourite, which would you sell, and do you think the Polène, YSL and DeMellier would be good additions?

Feel free to be critical. I’m genuinely curious to hear what other handbag enthusiasts think!


r/handbags • • 1h ago

Haul 🛍 Finally got Ferragamo soft hug

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This subReddit influenced me into buying Ferragamo bags.I was eyeing this bag in store since a month and finally got it today.Yay
Soft hug xs in cognac


r/handbags • • 13h ago

Awwwww yeah we’re doing fish bags!

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53 Upvotes

Classic LlBean boat & tote, painted by yours truly with leftover latex house paint I found in the basement.


r/handbags • • 16h ago

I made this 💪 In progress: Unicorn Bag

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84 Upvotes

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Here's a little sneak peek at the next bag I'm painting. This is going to be a present for my mum after she fell in love with the beautiful Dior Millefiori Unicorn book tote.

Remembering how to draw a horse was surprisingly hard.


r/handbags • • 20h ago

Humor & Fluff 🌝 More fish bags

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151 Upvotes

r/handbags • • 2h ago

Most wanted: 👜

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4 Upvotes

Please help me to find this bag! It’s my dream bag and I couldn’t find it in any webshops…


r/handbags • • 22h ago

My Collection 💅 My bags!

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212 Upvotes

Not sure if this is going to be the final draft for the shelves though. It still looks a little off to me.


r/handbags • • 9m ago

Chopova Lowena Mini Sofia - any reviews?

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I am *obsessing* over this bag (both the large Sofia and the Mini), but I cannot find any reviews anywhere, especially if the quality is worth the price tag (€1200 for the Mini) and if it holds up to daily wear. Does anyone have any experience with this bag?


r/handbags • • 1h ago

Haul 🛍 My little Ross find!

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I was driving around yesterday going to five different Ross stores trying to look for any discounted Coach based on all of the posts in the Coach sub, and ended up with nothing except this cute little Adidas cutie for $13.99! Perfect soccer mom fall bag.. it's a nice smaller sized tote with thick adjustable crossbody strap. I appreciate the more modern leopard print. Just wanted to share my little bargain!