Nothing compares to the storied charm of a vintage leather purse. I found a leather Kenneth Cole shoulder bag in chartreuse for $15 last year, complete with an old hospital bracelet from the original owner back in the early 00’s. I left it in the pocket because it feels like it belongs to the bag and I am just one person in its journey lol.
this couldn’t come at a better time <3 i made my beloved chartreuse medium crescent my personality for years (and even ended up posted on baggu’s ig with it), but i’ve known it’s time to commit to the baggu breakup.
Ugh this was so helpful. I’ve been looking for a normal sized leather bag for grad school and quite literally bought one in brown using your links god bless. I was mentally preparing to engage in a months long search 😮💨
Finding this article feels like divine intervention I need to break up with my baggu !!! Also linking all the eBay/Depop finds is so helpful and generous ty <3
I have been on a very similar journey in search of “”my birkin”” aka the everyday, all-encompassing bag that jane would approve of. Thank YOU for this intel
So lucky I found this bc I’ve been having the exact same issue and glad I didn’t commit to buying the crescent even though I’ve been looking at them for months. I did buy the bear bag though …. Shame on me
Having been down the “vintage leather crossbody” eBay rabbit hole just last week, this came at the perfect time! I came across a lot of Costume National black leather bags - I don’t know much about CN, do you know what the quality is?
me and my sister call it "bag psychosis" when you are in the throes of looking for THEE perfect bag. im glad you escaped bag psychosis <3
That’s brilliant I love
This is content I live for - extremely specific, multi year saga, lots of rabbit holes, helpful links. Thank you and congrats on The Bag!
music to my ears!! and thank you hehe
Nothing compares to the storied charm of a vintage leather purse. I found a leather Kenneth Cole shoulder bag in chartreuse for $15 last year, complete with an old hospital bracelet from the original owner back in the early 00’s. I left it in the pocket because it feels like it belongs to the bag and I am just one person in its journey lol.
Hahah I love that attitude (and I also keep ephemera in their places when I find it)
love this kind of content about the incredibly personal, highly specific side of fashion!
me too! so glad you enjoyed
this couldn’t come at a better time <3 i made my beloved chartreuse medium crescent my personality for years (and even ended up posted on baggu’s ig with it), but i’ve known it’s time to commit to the baggu breakup.
I looooved their chartreuse shade, wishing you strength on your break up journey
Ugh this was so helpful. I’ve been looking for a normal sized leather bag for grad school and quite literally bought one in brown using your links god bless. I was mentally preparing to engage in a months long search 😮💨
yay!! I'm so happy you found one you love. you need a good bag for all that learning!
Finding this article feels like divine intervention I need to break up with my baggu !!! Also linking all the eBay/Depop finds is so helpful and generous ty <3
happy it found you when you needed it most<33
I love it. Dan Humphrey is shaking.
Lmaoooo me and Dan in a messenger bag-off
I may have just bought a baggu BUT this speaks to me deeply & I love that you chose to share this!
I’m glad it resonates!! 💘💘
Hooray for finding the perfect bag, Mac, and kudos for buying it secondhand!🤘 BR’s vintage is so good-I’ll always take a second look!
it really is!! such great leather
I have been on a very similar journey in search of “”my birkin”” aka the everyday, all-encompassing bag that jane would approve of. Thank YOU for this intel
oh great philosophy thinking about it as a personal birkin! wishing you lots of bag luck 💫
So lucky I found this bc I’ve been having the exact same issue and glad I didn’t commit to buying the crescent even though I’ve been looking at them for months. I did buy the bear bag though …. Shame on me
bear bag has a different kind of charm and whimsy no shame in that
You've managed the unthinkable - a crossbody messenger that HITS AT THE HIP!!!!
you GET IT and it only took me… years
That bag is PERFECT for you. It’s just right in every way. Vintage BR is so great. Now I need a brown one. Thanks for the great links.
only took ~6 years to find 😭 so glad you enjoyed!
Having been down the “vintage leather crossbody” eBay rabbit hole just last week, this came at the perfect time! I came across a lot of Costume National black leather bags - I don’t know much about CN, do you know what the quality is?
great minds! unfortunately I don't have any personal experience with CN bags — maybe reddit can help?
I remember the feeling when I switched from a backpack to a brown suede jcrew messenger bag in high school - peak moment!
ugh such a moment. I switched to a crossbody my senior year too and felt so mature
Okay, you inspired me to do a quick search and wouldn’t you know…I found the bag. All the feelings rushing back! https://www.ebay.com/itm/205853213422
loooove that feeling!