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Post by epeanymous on Jul 18, 2021 0:21:56 GMT
My purse, if you want to call it that, is literally breaking down. I am having no luck finding a replacement. I need a bag that is pretty big (I usually carry around one or two books and a knitting project) that has a lot of pockets — better if some are external (I like to put my keys into an external pocket, eg). I would prefer a leather bag that looks professional enough to take to work.
Do you have a bag you love? Help me out!
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Post by originalvanillabean on Jul 18, 2021 1:09:47 GMT
Ellington (market tote) is my favorite lately, but only one pocket, so it may not be optimal for your needs. There is a pouch included.
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Post by bc2ca on Jul 18, 2021 2:33:33 GMT
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Post by ~summer~ on Jul 18, 2021 3:10:01 GMT
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Post by ~summer~ on Jul 18, 2021 3:11:10 GMT
I love the first bucket bag - super tempted! |
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Post by papersilly on Jul 18, 2021 3:21:47 GMT
Totes from Portland Leather Good They have totes in four sizes and even almost-perfect ones at lower prices (great sale right now) link |
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Post by scrapmaven on Jul 18, 2021 3:36:36 GMT
Anything made by LeSportSac is sturdy and cute.
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Post by AmeliaBloomer on Jul 18, 2021 3:58:52 GMT
Not leather, but consider Tom Bihn in Seattle. Wonderful company that manufactures in Seattle and is devoted to quality, efficient, light weight products - and also devoted to treating their employees well. Most of their products are travel related but they also have shoulder bags and totes.
(They also have a forum where very devoted customers trade advice and answer questions.)
(ETA: There’s also a Tom Bihn subforum on Ravelry as knitters are also fans.)
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Post by katlaw on Jul 18, 2021 8:20:47 GMT
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Post by lesley on Jul 18, 2021 10:54:55 GMT
I’m a Kipling fan through and through! 😄
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Post by Patter on Jul 18, 2021 13:15:37 GMT
Totes from Portland Leather Good They have totes in four sizes and even almost-perfect ones at lower prices (great sale right now) linkHubby and I each have pieces from Portland Leather. Amazing, amazing pieces that will last for many, many years. LOVE their bags! |
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Post by Jennifer C on Jul 18, 2021 14:08:04 GMT
I own and love this bag. And it has 2 big, deep pockets on the outside that close. Dooney ToteJennifer |
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Post by peano on Jul 18, 2021 14:11:49 GMT
Madewell Zip-Top Carryall. link |
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Post by MZF on Jul 18, 2021 22:39:40 GMT
Totes from Portland Leather Good They have totes in four sizes and even almost-perfect ones at lower prices (great sale right now) linkI don't need another bag, but that zippered tote in large is gorgeous! |
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Post by mom2kbs on Jul 19, 2021 1:27:30 GMT
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Post by katlady on Jul 19, 2021 1:36:37 GMT
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Post by paigepea on Jul 19, 2021 1:46:34 GMT
I love my longchamp tote. So easy to carry.
I’ve had 2 dooney totes in nylon similar to the one in leather posted above and I adored them. They were far better than my long champ, but when I couldn’t find the dooney’s close to me the long champ was a good second.
I’ve had Kate spare nylon. They’re ok.
My leather totes are Tory Burch. I love them.
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Post by naby64 on Jul 21, 2021 1:09:18 GMT
Totes from Portland Leather Good They have totes in four sizes and even almost-perfect ones at lower prices (great sale right now) linkHubby and I each have pieces from Portland Leather. Amazing, amazing pieces that will last for many, many years. LOVE their bags! I am about to break down and order. Patter which one/s do you have? I am looking at the Almost Perfect zipper tote in the Oversized size. I need one for just toting the extra between home and work or a light weekend packing overnight sort of bag. If truth be told, I love all the sizes but I have to be smart. For now. |
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Post by Crack-a-lackin on Jul 21, 2021 1:23:04 GMT
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Post by Legacy Girl on Jul 21, 2021 1:59:07 GMT
I bought a Radley London bag at Christmas time and it's not as big as you would need, but I do love it in terms of its organizing properties and its appearance. The only thing I hate about it is that it has a post-and-hole style for the adjustable strap, and every few days, the hole in the strap stretches out and sends my bag crashing to the ground. I think they've restyled the posts and holes so the post is less rounded and more square in the current bags, but I'm going to just take mine to a shoe repair shop and have the strap stitched so that the post and hole become nothing more than decorative. Love the bag (and the little Scottie dog tag), so this is my way of salvaging it.  |
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Post by Patter on Jul 21, 2021 10:11:40 GMT
naby64 they don't have mine anymore. I also have many of their wrap journals and LOVE them but they also don't sell the ones I have anymore. Sure wish I didn't miss out on their mystery boxes. Those are great prices with fun stuff!
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Post by amom23 on Jul 21, 2021 10:48:03 GMT
I’m a Kipling fan through and through! 😄 Me too and also LUG brand bags. |
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Post by smartypants71 on Jul 21, 2021 12:38:58 GMT
I alternate between J Crew, Madewell and Kate Spade totes for work. They only have a couple of pockets but I use a purse organizer anyway. It makes it much easier to switch between purses because you just pull out the whole organizer and put it into the new purse.
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Post by mikklynn on Jul 22, 2021 12:20:31 GMT
My Coach tote has held up for years. I love it, but darn, I am tempted by the Kate Spade zip tote.
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Post by naby64 on Jul 22, 2021 14:27:58 GMT
My Coach tote has held up for years. I love it, but darn, I am tempted by the Kate Spade zip tote. My DD loves her Kate Spade totes! |
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Post by Basket1lady on Jul 22, 2021 15:06:41 GMT
I've looked at this bag more than once. I have a nice Coach bag that is a similar size, but with just one little outside pocket. I'm attracted to the pockets in this bag! Duluth Trading has sales around the usual days (Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Mother's Day, etc). They usually have a 25% off sale, but Cyber Monday (Monday after Black Friday), they have 30%. Duluth Trading Leather Bag
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Post by tc on Jul 22, 2021 15:16:56 GMT
My recommendation is to look at Baggallini Baggallini |
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Post by scrapmaven on Jul 22, 2021 16:10:06 GMT
I hate this thread. I'm a purse hoarder and I'm seeing way too many cute ones here. Here's a link to the Lesportsac totes I recommended above: www.lesportsac.com/collections/totes?page=2I have 2 Coach totes that I love. My sister knows how to grab deals at the outlet store and I reap the benefits. |
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Post by questioning on Jul 22, 2021 19:19:27 GMT
I hate this thread. I'm a purse hoarder and I'm seeing way too many cute ones here. Here's a link to the Lesportsac totes I recommended above: www.lesportsac.com/collections/totes?page=2I have 2 Coach totes that I love. My sister knows how to grab deals at the outlet store and I reap the benefits. Me too! I've also developed a decent leather or embroidered purse strap collection. I've been on a new cognac medium brown tote to use those. I want something leather. Without an attached strap, like the Adhorned bag. But without the rounded corners. |
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jul 22, 2021 19:32:00 GMT
Going to put forward a slightly different candidate but since you mentioned lugging around books and knitting projects, I'm going to recommend the Era M tote by Kipling for those "big knitting project" days. I got this for my mother, an avid sweater knitter, and she loves it. Not leather but super light. Some organisation. One hidden external pocket on the front (perfect for keys or phone). Lightweight. Sturdy. Many different fabrics (patterns and solid colours), some of which change every 6 months. Shown here in the Urban Green Jaquard fabric with contrasting handles:  |
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