The Definitive MANBAG Thread Part I: 2009-2014

Originally Posted by tomorrowstars

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That sounds about right, the straps on my leather backpack show a lot of wear. I'm sure they'll eventually fail, but I love how they look right up until they do.
Oh, I agree... that wear is part of the "fun" of a piece. BUT, for $1000+ bags that also come with no warranty, they want them not to fall apart. A lot of brands (like LV) get TONS of complaints about wear, and so many of their older styles have a textile strap... but again... it isn't done purely as a cost-saving measure.

Originally Posted by pdsf

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Nice Jil bag. I remember seeing it somewhere. Keep it, but let me know if you want to sell it

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Or I can make my Jil bag army!

Originally Posted by rach2jlc

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Wow, quite a croco bag from Burberry Prorsum for their upcoming Cruise collection. I don't even want to know the price...

those pants are terrifyingly slim

and what would that make the model?

malnourished

well then good thing hes got that bag holding him down just in case some bigger gusts blow through...

if you look, it seems already one of his legs is coming off the ground.
must be a nor'easter swooping in

Jil Sander has really been doing some interesting bags lately... simple, timeless, functional. The quality is also excellent (checked them out in person a few weeks back.) Pricing is VERY high ($1500-1800), but they are really top-notch. Top two totes are from the women's collection (but completely unisex), second two from the men's. Both for upcoming Spring 2011.

Those Jil bags are noiice. Remind me of Delvaux. I know I am a Dries whore but I can't help it. His new collection is very nice and includes some gorgeous bags: First pic is from Selectism; second from Antonioli.

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I know you're a Dries fan! I love the styles and the relaxed, laid back sort of styling, and while the pricing is often more reasonable than the other major brands, the quality seems very hit-and-miss to me. I've seen some that were lovely, and others that were really shoddy, from the quality of leather to the hardware. While this is true of many brands, it's been VERY true of my experience with Dries. For $1000, you definitely want to know what you're getting.

I know he uses a number of different factories in different locations (including Europe and Asia), and I wonder if this is part of the reason. Anyway, I continue to love the styles, but I would definitely not suggest a blind buy, unless the store had a good return's policy!

^Thanks for the advice! I'd never get them at full retail, partly because of the variability of quality like you said, partly because I am a cheap whore. I think this waxed cotton lunch bag from Artifact Bag is cute:

Aristolasia... supple, thick leather; high quality stitching; very good zipper; nice, heavy canvas. Pretty happy with it.

I agree, jill sander has some excellent bags, among everything else....

This is still my favorite bag:
http://www.brownsfashion.com/product...6435530003.htm

Originally Posted by Mr. Moo

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Aristolasia... supple, thick leather; high quality stitching; very good zipper; nice, heavy canvas. Pretty happy with it.

do they have more weekender sized/styled bags too? where can i cop?

^Try Yoox.