Designer work bag recommendations?
Apr 21, 2015, 9:59 am
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Designer work bag recommendations?
Ladies, I need your help! I travel weekly (U.S., Europe and Asia) in an industry promoting luxury/high end brands. That said, I'm personally not a labels/luxury kind of gal -- I just got the best dress I've owned in a while at Old Navy. But I recognize the need to have a work bag (I fly with a carry on rollerboard and a bag with laptop, water, the essentials, etc) that reflects this industry. Can any of you recommend a designer bag that will fit the basics (Mac Air) and look stylish? I currently have a Kate Spade tote that is on its last legs.
Apr 21, 2015, 1:44 pm
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Sadly, I do not live a designer bag lifestyle. A girl can dream though....
The blog Corporette has had several posts with bag recommendations (mostly aimed at Big Law but many corp types read it - and I do as well, though I'm in academia, not the corporate world)
http://corporette.com/about-corporette/top-posts/
(for me, I like a Tumi nylon tote for travel - lighter than leather, pretty durable)
The blog Corporette has had several posts with bag recommendations (mostly aimed at Big Law but many corp types read it - and I do as well, though I'm in academia, not the corporate world)
http://corporette.com/about-corporette/top-posts/
(for me, I like a Tumi nylon tote for travel - lighter than leather, pretty durable)
Apr 26, 2015, 4:55 pm
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I have a Lo & Sons OMG bag I use for my work everyday bag. I got it for Christmas and I just love it. I also do not live the designer bag lifestyle (IT analyst) so for me spending more than $300 for a bag is too much. My OMG bag will fit a 13" MacBook Pro so it will definitely fit an Air.
Apr 27, 2015, 11:56 am
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Do you want something that yells "luxury label" or something that says "luxury without the mass appeal/label"?
In the first category, I would put LV, Chanel, Prada, Longchamp. Check out purse forum.com for folks who are really into their handbags.
In the second category of bags that are not as immediately recognizable, except by handbag afficianados, I would put Bottega Veneta, Ferragamo, Tod's, Mulberry.
In the first category, I would put LV, Chanel, Prada, Longchamp. Check out purse forum.com for folks who are really into their handbags.
In the second category of bags that are not as immediately recognizable, except by handbag afficianados, I would put Bottega Veneta, Ferragamo, Tod's, Mulberry.
May 1, 2015, 4:48 pm
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Ooh! Mulberry is a good suggestion. I would probably prefer something that doesn't necessarily yell "luxury label" (I can't stand Louis Vuitton bags with the obvious LV pattern, ugh) but the true criteria is what it can hold/how it closes/inside pockets/if it can go over my shoulder. I went to Nordstrom and did a lap through their accessories department and wasn't sold on anything offhand. I'll start googling some of these ideas!
May 5, 2015, 9:04 pm
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Designer work bag recommendations?
Tods, Philip lim pashli, longchamp 2.0 or heritage Roseau would be my choices. Epi neverfull mm would also work as a tote, but it may be mistaken as a MK tote.
May 6, 2015, 11:57 am
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Goyard is a bit less recognized and distributed than LV. Marquises has a zip top and is canvas so it is lighter than leather.
http://www.extrapetite.com/2011/11/q...goyard-st.html
The Prada Lux Tote shape has become very popular and still has an open compartment which isn't my personal preference.
http://www.extrapetite.com/search?q=prada
http://www.extrapetite.com/2011/11/q...goyard-st.html
The Prada Lux Tote shape has become very popular and still has an open compartment which isn't my personal preference.
http://www.extrapetite.com/search?q=prada
May 15, 2015, 10:19 pm
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The most beautiful and functional bags are by Hester Van Eeghen, Amsterdam. Unfortunately, she recently closed her U.S. website. If you are planning on going to AMS. go to her shop. http://www.hestervaneeghen.com/
Last edited by Katja; May 21, 2015 at 7:49 am
