Quality purse options?

[CMN]

I have found Furla to be really good quality (wears particularly well over time compared to other higher end brands) at a reasonable price point.

 

[AprilBaby]

Do any of these brands have interior dividers/sections, or do they just have one big compartment with side pockets?

Goon Etsy and a lady named Tigermom makes wonderful purse dividers for a great price!

 

[RMOO]

Goon Etsy and a lady named Tigermom makes wonderful purse dividers for a great price!

Thank you, I will! The brand purse I used to love, had great interior dividers, but they started to use faux leather for their handles that crack horribly after a season or two. It seems all the purse styles that I like now have one big "bucket."

 

[rainydaze]

It has latches that clip onto d-rings just inside the top. It is removable.

I took a few pics @BMI. I know it's pretty self-explanatory, but I know that sometimes it is more reassuring to have imagery of the actual function!

 

[BMI]

Thank you @rainydaze, how very thoughtful of you to take pictures for me!
Is that the nutmeg color? I was leaning towards the nutmeg but the inside looked really yellow/golden and I didn't like it. Your pictures are so much better than the ones on the vendor's site and the inside looks orange brown on my monitor (which I do like).
I feel a little sheepish asking, but if it's not too much trouble could you take a perspective shot of the bag for me. I'm having a bit of trouble visualizing the size and I think the mini might be a bit too small for what I want to use it for. I think the medium crossbody might be a better size for me but it doesn't appear to have a snap and I don't really want a zipper or a completely open bag. I originally was thinking a tote, but the small totes are out of stock in most colors right now.
Ooh, and while I'm asking, maybe a shot of all three of the colors you have? Pleeeeease and thank you!

 

[rainydaze]

@BMI Sure, I'd be happy to take more pictures! I am not with them at the moment, but I can post them Sunday/Monday. Isn't it so frustrating when vendor pictures are lacking, and you can't really get a good read on the colors or the interior? I have had purses show up only to be unpleasantly surprised by some 'feature' or lack of one that made all the difference.

Yes indeedy, that is the Nutmeg. I also have it in Grizzly, and Coldbrew. I would hate a yellowish interior. I know what you mean about that as I have seen ones like that which have turned me off. I don't feel this has that at all. I'll be sure to get it in good lighting.

 

[anangel]

Thanks for all the suggestions! I ended up ordering the Circle Crossbody from Portland Leather. It was a unique bag for me, and I love that they are a small business that really benefits from my purchase. It also came in way under budget so I was able to toss in some accessories.

 

[Arcadian]

I have a couple of vintage coach Willis bags which are my favorites. they do NOT make them this way anymore (sure wish they did!) I bought a recent one and the quality was so lacking.

I got rid of most of my higher end bags except the Chanel. I don't really need a lot of handbags these days.

Few years back I sent both Willis bags to be checked over and cleaned up. they did a great job.

 

[ZestfullyBling]

love a good leather bag for durability. I like my suede Tod's, crocodile print Brahmin, etc. But I recently purchased a couple Patricia Nash bags (my travel bag). It's Well made, really get compliments on it. Had a couple of Marc Jacobs leather bags that were not as durable as they should have been for the money. Guess I'm just hard on my bags.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

bags dont do it for me
but i thought this could be helpful to know
this is an Aussie article

Louise paid $2700 for her dream bag, but says she was sold a 'superfake'

A Sydney-based luxury retailer has been accused of selling fake Prada and Gucci handbags, as counterfeits become harder to spot.

www.stuff.co.nz

 

[Austina]

I like Furla too!

 

[Napol]

I’ve also been a big fan of older Coach bags like the Court and the Station. They had that structured feel and solid leather that held up for decades. Some of the newer lines don’t quite match that vintage durability, but there are still styles worth checking out if you dig around.

I’ve found newer options like the Coach Manhattan Tote and the Willow Tote 24 to be much better in style and function. There’s more info and picks over at this site:https://coach-bags.co.uk/ for Coach bags if anyone wants to compare designs or reviews before buying.