I was talking with a friend last night about when she used to be a personal shopper and bought a bunch of bags for people in the “it bag” heyday. Those days have left us now, and the most recent bag or designer that could be considered anything close to an “it bag” is Mansur Gavriel.
I remember certain bags over the years that I saw and I had to have. It was this deep yearning in my soul for the bag and I would obsess over it, research it, talk to people on PurseForum about it and, if I was lucky, end up buying it. So much has changed over the years; mainly, I’ve grown up a bit and been much more thoughtful with my purchases (ugh, adulthood), but also, specific designer handbags don’t quite reach that immense fandom that they once did. Overall, shoppers are much more thoughtful about their purchases and want to make sure they are making the right decision when it comes to buying a new bag.
I was thinking about this top and if I were to buy a bag right now, what bag would I buy, and I ended up having to pause to really consider it. There are some bags I like right now, including this Saint Laurent bag, and I’m drawn to Dior bags, but I can’t say there is a bag that is pulling at my heartstrings.
So it got me thinking: what is the last bag that made you say “I have to have it!”
The Valentino My Rockstud Striped bag. The black and white and the multicolored bags are so beautiful.
Black and white for sure!!
Chanel evening bag in the shape of the makeup and powder cases i adore them
Recently saw that at a Neiman Marcus and fell in love with it! But didn’t have $8500 on me 🙁
Yep, I’ve seen these and I love them!
Loewe puzzle… I went from wanting to know more to buying one in about 5 seconds.
Yes, me too! Currently stalking pink!
That’s what I bought! I’m glad I’m not the only person who likes this bag there hasn’t been much buzz about it
It’s under the radar, but quite beautiful!
Thanks Megs, having your endorsement makes me feel really confident about my choice 😀
I recently purchased a puzzle in tan. For years I’ve known my next bag would be a Veneta. Until I saw the puzzle and couldn’t get it out of my head. It’s just the perfect bag.
Did you get the tan suede one?
did you get the suede tan one?
Right?? Imo it even looks better when it loses its shape and slouches a little.
The prada fringed cervo tote. So beautiful.
I love something different, that is a good bag and the fringe is special!
Fendi monster studded backpack
The backpack is so cool!
I was a bit late to the party but I had to have the Celine Edge, finally got one in black and emerald. Next on my must have list is a Be Dior and the small Gucci interlocking bag. Then Hermes Kelly.
That’s a good list!
I am so bummed I missed out on the Anya Hindmarch Stickers Ebury 35cm bag. The only ones I can find now are the maxi which is way too big. Looks like I will have to try to find one on the resale market someday and settle for a Stickers Journal to tide me over, LOL.
I really wanted a Balenciaga City with a floral leather print – I missed it and started to obsess over it really bad afterward!
A Bao Bao Prism tote by Issey Miyake! I don’t know why, I just really want one.
Very interesting bag!
I saw them when I was in Japan a few years ago. Wonderful bag.
Because it’s a great bag:)))
I would also say the Valentino black-and-white striped B Rockstud bag. In general those B Rockstuds have a great shape, amazing leather, and are just TDF.
Unfortunately they are also quite expensive.
Yes to all of this – I love it in black and white too!
Fendi monster peekaboo…. so much attitude and class at the same time
I would say Givenchy Antigona bag in black color. It looks beautiful and well fitted in daily wear.
It’s a great bag and I love it in black
My Marc Jacobs Mini54 bag in Flame (a gorgeous shade of red). It’s no longer made, but I planned for it for several months, and had my Nordstrom SA special-order it for me. I realize it’s nothing like an “it” bag, and it’s nearly 2 years old, but I still get loads of compliments on it!
I know that feeling – I like having a below the radar bag!
Saint Laurent SDJ Toy-size
Love a little Toy sized bag
Valentino rockstud shoulder bag in any color but black. Ladylike and edgy.
I like it in tan!
More than one:
Python Boy. Valentino Lock shoulder. Fendi Monster or Bug. Valextra Manzoni. Judith Leiber lion.
You are a girl after my own heart, one just isn’t enough!
A multi-colored Antigona, a Boy Bag and a Capucines.
Haha, I want a lot of bags too!
The LV Montaigne GM.
It’s a great bag!
Prada inside bag in ostrich leather (Blue or Cloudy grey). It’s new, limited, and it’s ostrich leather!!
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Saint Lauren Sac De Jour in lipstick red
Gorgeous bag and color, I want it in the embossed croc Black!
I love the Chloé Drew but I don’t have to have it as my shopping habits have changed. On my current wishlist are only bags I would consider as classics. Chanel Reissue, Chanel Boy, Chanel Classic Mini, Delvaux Tempête and my holy grail – Hermès Kelly.
I really want an Hermès Kelly now too!
Mark Cross Grace Bag:)
They are so pretty!
I was a fan of the Gucci Disco bag and managed to buy one only last month. The bag I’ve obsessed about for years is the Proenza Schouler PS1. I haven’t pulled the trigger on that yet.
I have a couple of PS1 and are always very pleasant of them! It is a great bag. You should just pull the trigger 😉
I have my alligator PS1 and it’s one of my fav all time bags!
Miche interchangeable purses. I can’t get enough of them!! http://youtu.be/uNpDnRq03T0. Sheristanton.miche.com
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Hermes Birkin. I just bougt a black Kelly. At this Point in my life, I go after the classics. Then I mix it up with Prada (Im still in love with Prada Double Bag)
I love the Double Bag too! I really want a Kelly now
Balenciaga ME Velo (black w/ ghw)…I fell in love with the ME after seeing it online not knowing it was available in a Velo (bag of choice). When I saw it in person, I had to have it.
How do you like it now!?
Chanel jumbo in dark metallic silver caviar with RHW. Criminally expensive but… I had to have it 🙂
Mmmm yep that sounds delicious!
Sadly, this happens all too often 🙂 I’m definitely a Chanelaholic!
I’ve been wanting Loewe’s small Amazona in black suede for a while. But now I just found this one from Rodtnes. And I love it!!
A multi-colored or black Antigona or soft Ricky for every day, and a Dior or Chanel wallet on chain in an outrageous color for fun!
I feel like there’s always something I have to have. 😀
The last bag I had to have was a black and gold Pure Collection hobo. A year back, I thought I had found the perfect hobo but it had a defect and I had to return it. A couple months back, I came across a gorgeous black hobo with pretty gold HW and a braided leather handle, and that was it. I got so obsessed with it, my BF decided get it for me as an early Christmas present.
Not so amny designer bags have done this for me lately.
Except maybe the large DvF Ready To Go tote.
I have 2 bags. Chanel reissue flap bag size 226 and Bottega Veneta Nero Intrecciato Napa tote bag in small not in the big size.
The last bag I bought was the Saint Laurent SdJ in grained black leather with silver hardware. I always liked the bag, but when I say that they came out with a grained leather version in addition to the smooth one, I caved and bought it. Most of my bags have gold hardware, so the silver details also “forced” me to purchase it! You know how it is…
I had been thinking about getting a Birkin for some time but nothing sang to me until I saw the tricolor ostrich. Bag in Cognac and Saffron, straps in Rouge Vif. OMG!
Fendi Monster Nylon bag! First time I saw the tote, I just had to have it (and I do now!)
Fendi 3Jours–bright golden yellow with cobalt blue flaps. My heart dropped into my stomach when I turned the corner at the store and it wasn’t there. Turned out it was moved to another display case. I bought it then and there. Oh yeah, I’m a huge Golden State Warriors fan (team colors!) and I wore that bag to every game throughout their Playoffs run. Go Warriors!
Any of les petits joueurs bags or saint laurent sac du jour nano…girl needs fund!
The new Coach spring saddlebags….
The brand spanking new Gucci GG Marmont Leather Shoulder Bag. I MUST own it soon!
LV hand luggage, Grey Lady Dior, Brown Ostrich Birkin and Red Hermes Kelly in that order 🙂
For me it was the Fendi 3 jours in a beautiful fuschia red with the croco tail!! “I had to have it” therefore I bought it 3 months ago! 🙂
Nice topic Megs!
I have lusted and loved the Givenchy Antigona forever and a day. Then when it finally came to having hte money to buy one (this week). What happens?! I purchased the Pandora 🙂 I realised the Antigona was too structured and I wanted something a bit more casual, and the Pandora is just that. So it’s funny how your feelings can change when you actually go to purchase and it’s business time! A bit of cat and mouse maybe. The chase is finally over, and it’s not so desireable!
Oh and then I got my second Nina Ricci Marche bag in the small. I have the mini and they’re the most beautifully made bags on the planet. That was a real ‘have to have it’ because I knew it was amazing already! Having two of the same bag in a different size says a lot!
This was my last “had to have” purchase too! I really didn’t expect to find another fan of the Marche bag on this thread 🙂
Oh my goodness, neither!!! How incredible are they. It’s so wonderful to meet someone who really understands my love for the Marche!!!! Like has nobody noticed how great this bag is. I saw it on Kylie Minogue (obsessed with her) and was like I want a piece of that!!!! Olivia Palermo also works it well. Some celebrities are getting them personalised and choose their own materials.
Already replied to a comment down thread but the Loewe puzzle in tan. It is my love.
Celine Luggage Tote in chocolate grain leather.
The last one is the Kate Spade SS ’16 bee bag ! I already have the snail from SS ’15 so I guess they’ll be friends 🙂
Thankfully, it’s not too spendy and I’ll be able to actually add it to my collection…