Don't Buy These Bags 🚫 These Ones Are BETTER...

[@llaurallea8281]

Thank you for mentioning Polène, their products look amazing and incredibly priced 🙏🌞

[@MsBritishwoman]

Love this vlog. Not many may have seen such close-up shots of these bags, and you represented it beautifully in video. LV is still the love ❤️ of my life bags. Great vlog. Thanks for sharing

[@Handbagholic]

Glad you enjoyed it! 💖

[@deborahcurtis1385]

Isn't LV a bit of a cult? I'm falling out from the believer status and see it as a colossal marketing tool, and they churn out so many bags not many are truly great design. The prices are eyewatering for what you get.

[@nancywheeler8359]

Your dress is so pretty 😍. The liner inside the bags is so smart

[@KayRobinsonElliott-nq6br]

Very interesting Steph and also helpful. You have given me a lot to think about. One thing though, I would not be without my Chanel classic flap (lambskin). It is indispensable for me when I'm travelling about but boy am I happy that I bought it when I did! It is now double the price and I could not justify spending that much on a bag no matter how fabulous it might be!

[@silkeso1593]

Great video, thank you. But I find it hard to be reasonable when it comes to bags, I could not pick one only for the purpose. These bags are all so iconic ond once you fall in love you can’t get it out of your mind. You can buy the more reasonable alternative but you are still going to want the original. So it is a bit like comparing apples and pears 😅

[@ericachacon8337]

I'm so tickled that you mentioned Poléne- I just LOVE that brand! At this point I have narrowed my collection to only brands that I love- so for me, that means Loewe, Bottega, & Poléne! (And my Poléne bags are every bit as luxe as the other two brands!) 😁

[@Handbagholic]

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[@dflowers1477]

Thanks for your ideas on alternatives. I can’t swap the LV NF for a leather tote as the canvas is lighter weight and more durable. That’s the draw for me to LV because I prefer not to carry heavy bags or worry about leather getting scuffed.

[@VA_Empire]

Yay another great video 😊thanks Steph. I’m currently looking for a YSL Lou Lou medium. Preloved of course in black and gold.

[@Handbagholic]

Thank you! Oh yes the YSL LouLou is a lovely bag, I love both of mine! Let me know when you find one you'll have to send me a picture :)

[@VA_Empire]

@@Handbagholic absolutely of course 😊

[@25iscoming]

I got black and gold YSL loulou- in excellent condition but small size. I only worn it 3 times so it’s like new. Let me know if you’re interested to buy. I am thinking to sell mine but haven’t decided for 100%%

[@clairevinet3557]

Thank you for your honesty and time…🥰💕🌹

[@aleinfingardi]

I’ve never thought to wacth a review of a bag but i almost bought a lv bb capuccine. The, i foind you! Love yout videos and the tips!!! Thanks so much!❤️🇧🇷

[@terzim5695]

Someone on KZbin described the LV Go14 bag as grilled meat, and now I can't unsee that! 😂😂

[@CH-vm6cq]

@@terzim5695 I see it

[@shareezaali8739]

Love love this vlog ! You really did the comparison beautifully . Thank you for sharing this 🎉❤

[@Handbagholic]

Thank you so much!! You’re welcome 💖

[@alexks85]

This is such a great Vlog! I have always loved the Chanel Trendy, but info you gave has made me realise that it really won’t work for me. A good excuse to go shopping and find something else!

[@Handbagholic]

Thanks Alexandra, I'm glad you found it helpful. The Trendy is a stunning bag, no doubt about it but yeah the compartment sizes can be a little frustrating especially with liners

[@JJ-hi1fw]

Thank you algorithm haha. First time on your channel, awesome content! I’m looking forward to binging some of your other videos to help me decide on my first luxury bag.

[@Handbagholic]

Yay, welcome! So glad you found your way here, do you have any bags in mind so far for your first? I'll have to update my first luxury bags video soon

[@pappyone6062]

Thanks for all the insight Steph! I agree that there are so many bags that we many have and love but for one reason or another they are not the most practical or easiest to use. So if you’re not in love with a very particular bag, am alternative may be better. The more I love a bag, the more impractical features I will put up with haha. My most favorite bags are my prettiest and sometimes most delicate bags because I adore lambskin. My only rule is that it must fit my phone.

[@supposeyounever675]

I also LOVE my chanel business affinity I have in medium and I have the larger business affinity backpack style as well. Highly recommend!

[@Handbagholic]

Fantastic bags aren't they! Congrats on yours

[@totesgene]

Great video. I think the Celine 16 is my favorite. Just gorgeous. And I knew from the start you were going to come for the Pochette Métis. Haha.

[@Handbagholic]

hehe you know me too well Gene! Really glad you like the Celine 16 - I've had so many compliments on it. I think it's a winner for sure

[@christineweitz5747]

Great video. I bought the LV Oxford in black last month & I love it. ❤

[@Handbagholic]

Congrats! I think they’re really nice looking bags

[@patriciaa.515]

thank you for this video. It explains your passion but also your lucidity on defaults or qualities on different iconic bags… bravo ! and thank you for this survey which is very interesting ! ☺️😘

[@teacheschem]

The gold crystal mesh from Stella M is stunning!

[@Handbagholic]

Agreed! Lots of fun colours in this one too

[@nathalienurse3336]

Love the idea of this video. You are saving me money ………🤗🇨🇦

[@Handbagholic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@LuQiYun]

I'd rather buy coach for tote bag than LV never full. For LV capucines alternative, i think strathberry will be the best option as their quality is also high but much cheaper, the bag is also very light yet elegant

[@KimZabiegalski]

I think it’s important to remember that these are personal feelings about a bag. Take advice as the person your listening to has the ability to give you personal perspective that you perhaps would not have otherwise. Is it heavy? Can you get all of your belongings in? Is it leather? Lots of info that you are not going to get on your own and as always stated get what YOU love, I am sure these videos are not the end all be all but helpful information that you can use as a consumer to make a education decision. I appreciate Steph’s opinion ( as well as others) and set that against my own esthetic and make an informed decision based on multiple pieces of information. This is like having a chat with your besties … xoxoxo

[@deborahcurtis1385]

That GO14 LV caramel bag is really ugly I have to say. They're complicating it with all the puffiness. It is practical compared to the overthought Capucine. A friend has the Capucine and I've never been impressed. It's just unmanageable. There is no need for liners in that accordion Trendi bag. The only reasons for liners is to keep the shape, or protect and it's got quite enough shape and strength with so many layers, also you can protect the lining by using a pen case and that's the most damage you will do. Try ditching the liners on this bag and you'll enjoy it more. The Alexander McQueen is truly ugly! The Prada is far more classic and versatile. All JIMO.

[@seagreen2034]

Gee, tell us what you really think.

[@deborahcurtis1385]

the funny thing is that in time,,, you. will agree with me @@seagreen2034

[@markusaurelius7227]

I agree with you on the LV caramel bag. Would not wear it even if gifted . 😊

[@deborahcurtis1385]

@@markusaurelius7227 Thanks, I copped it for the honesty but I mean it looks like a Chesterfield lounge it's the opposite of chic! I do not like the Cappucine either, to me it's over-engineered on aesthetics and fails the practical exam. In time, people will wonder what they saw in these bags, they're hardly timeless.

[@markusaurelius7227]

@@deborahcurtis1385 fantastic description. I also totally agree on the capucine. I have it also but in crocodile ( it was the first one they designed ) and it’s very very heavy. Although extraordinary craftsmanship (far better )than Hermes bags I rarely take it out. Weirdly when I do I have always many people especially in Harrods complimenting it.

[@mvatolentino]

Wow. What a thorough list. Thanks so much!!!

[@karyannfontaine8757]

I do like the celine small or mini bag better than the Chanel. I like the leather Woody Chloe Tote more than the common Neverfull. The Prada Tote is my favourite.

[@Handbagholic]

Agreed! 💖 yeah the Prada tote is really nice 👌

[@dianapurnell2157]

I love the Capucines bag. The mini is a waste for me it can’t hold a cell phone. I bought the bb it’s perfect for me. The lock me bag is a gorgeous alternative.

[@j-y-y]

I feel that there LV GO is giving a 70s 80s couch vibe 😅, I think the lock-me is more easy to style and classy

[@Handbagholic]

Yes it reminds me of a chesterfield sofa - I love it! I know not everyone is a fan 😄

[@HP-kj5fk]

I'm confused, I've watched your videos in the last few months about all your bags in your background & how much you loved them & now you just dissed them all. I really enjoyed all you videos and now I feel like I am being duped.

[@Handbagholic]

I think you’re missing the point I made at the start - this is from a practicality point of view. Bags I think are easier to use. Like anything in life, there will likely be beautiful pieces we want but they won’t be perfect. I’m sharing my insight

[@jolaurence5893]

I agree that this lady missed the point of the video. If is not a dissing video. I love my designers bags but I still able to list their defaults after using them a bit.

[@AnnettaDarandri]

I get you. It’s confusing to see some ‘annoying’ bags that are still kept. And I’ve seen some of her other vids complaining about other bags she’d sell if she had to for being heavy, impractical etc. so she doesn’t wear em much but they’re still there. It’s confusing.

[@Catscosta888]

Nothing confusing here. Steph is a “ handbagaholic”. Enough said

[@wendyfairclothnorwood4376]

@@HandbagholicI understand perfectly what you’re saying, & I agree for the most part…but that Crystal Prada tote…🥰😍🥰😍 Lol I LOVE that little bag sooooo much!!!

[@vivianavila1385]

I love the Celine 16,and will get it as soon as😘 I have the neverfull,which I have only used twice since I got it . We don’t really have the connection 🥴😃x

[@Handbagholic]

Yes the Celine 16 is such a beautiful piece I highly recommend

[@alimc77]

I love my LV neverfull mm spring to summer but find the handles too short in colder months wearing a coat

[@mansoor3159]

Steph what a beautiful beautiful bags and you're looking too too gorgeous you are my inspiration and I wish you have a beautiful weekend💫💖🙂

[@Handbagholic]

I hope you have a beautiful weekend too Mansoor! ✨

[@jesserivera1814]

Alexander McQueen all the way for me! Great video as always :)

[@Handbagholic]

Yes I agree! The McQueen bags were beautiful 💖 thank you so much Jesse

[@Moe31559]

I absolutely love your channel. Thank you for the content! Quick question for you, if you have time. I'm eyeing the Antigona bag and I thought I saw the one I'm wanting in one of your videos - the chevron studded leather and suede black one. What size is yours and would you recommend it with the suede sides? Thank you!!!!

[@catnip4587]

My 3 deal breakers are bag too heavy, bag strap falls off my shoulder, phone does not fit or not easily grabbed

[@monstr_ya_ka]

Hi, where are your white sneakers from? At 15:35. Thank you!

[@fatihi2615]

Too the point 100%. Thank you so much

[@Handbagholic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@elizabethvolfson5958]

It took me nearly two years to find black Trendy CC (I even wrote to you about it when I was in London), so an alternative is a no no for me 🤣 I even bought another Trendy in bright gray. Same about Pochette Metis. It took me a lot of time to find it and this is my most favorite bag for daily use. I bought a second one in black and white, and even my hubby said it is a beautiful bag 🤣 I also bought the Mini Lockme ever because of you 😊 I wanted it in pink but they don't have it in stock, so I bought the pink and white version in Harrods. And I want the business affinity, but I never see this bag in London stores 😢 The Oxford bag looks so good too, but my next bag is going to be the royalty bag - Launer's Traviata. Such a beautiful bag! 🥰

[@Handbagholic]

I do think the trendy is one of the most classic / fabulous looking bags! You did :D I have no plans to get rid of mine, I am just finding the Celine 16 more useful with the bigger compartments. How are you getting on with your LockMe bag? I've never owned any Launer but from what I've seen in store the quality looks great so keep me updated on that one

[@Mimses-b4e]

Those are all the reasons I sold my trendy!! I got it as my first designer bag and is my first bag love however so frustrating to use! It fits the same as a mini bag and it gets really bulky when anything is in it!! And extremely heavy! So it’s basically a oversized bulky expensive delicate feet less mini bag!!! I hardly used it as it’s so impractical for daily use. Even for date night it’s really large and has to be looked after like a child at that price, it was just too much!!! You are the first person who has the same issues I had with my trendy everyone else on yt seems to like it

[@n00182085]

I’ve been searching for the mini BA and it’s definitely not half the price of an old medium Boy bag here. Both go around $5k and I can’t seem to find one in amazing shape currently 😢. This will need to stay on the wishlist for now. If they ever bring the BA’s to the boutiques again I may have to make a trip a bigger city that I can purchase one at.

[@jolaurence5893]

I love your video. You can love your bags but be realistic about their impractical aspects!

[@mariajessica513]

Hi Steph❤ I love love love this video🎉 everyone is saying how good this or that bag > that it is confusing which one to buy? this video made me decide which one to buy😊 God blessed!

[@IreneLau-se9ip]

Hi Steph, love the pearl necklace you’re wearing! Can you share where is it from? Thanks

[@lauriw4895]

I like the idea of adding a strap to the YSL Envelope Bag but the pouch is only 1.1 inches deep versus the shoulder bag being 2.3 inches deep. That makes it really narrow and difficult to use as an every day bag.

[@Handbagholic]

yes you're right the pouch is alot thinner so that would need to be considered.

[@blingingling]

The larger YSL woc has a central divider which really reduces the thickness of items you can fit in. I have both and I would say that it is comparable with the pouch. I bought mine before the pouches came out. If doing over I would get the pouch as it gives much more bang for buck.

[@gigikc6503]

excellent video TY!

[@Handbagholic]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@preciousglory6735]

Interesting your taste are so amazing ❤

[@SandyFowle]

How much is the Chanel bag (business). I can’t find the price. Thanks

[@Handbagholic]

From Chanel? My mini size was £3100 but this was a while ago now. They will have gone up in price no doubt

[@rosahinson2166]

I was going to ask you to review a Polene bag. ❤❤❤ this video.

[@christinakoch3857]

Hey loves, does anybody know how I can remove black colour transfer from my light pink APC Grace bag?

[@angelinarusso2430]

Where is your necklace from

[@Handbagholic]

the pearl one is from Helas (you can use code hbh15 for 15% off): bit.ly/handbagholic_PFN0051_KY The other one is this one (code bag15 will get 15% off) : gingiberi.com/products/14k-necklace-for-woman-fashionable-and-trendy

[@marcymartin9315]

Good recommendations

[@pierrettechoquelle]

Helllo Steph, where can i buy the conversion kit for the ysl clutch? 😊😊

[@Handbagholic]

Linked in description box for you 💖

[@pierrettechoquelle]

thanks 😊😊@@Handbagholic

[@chrisdu4107]

Would you say the Chanel business affinity is a evening bag?

[@LA32319]

I don’t see how the GO 14 is an alternative to the Capucine 😂😂

[@clauaome25]

Love your top, or dress

[@Handbagholic]

Thank you it’s a top 💖

[@ezdiz1615]

I find the logo on the oxford bag just too big. Wish they made it smaller.

[@fordcute]

Lv GO14 is looks like Le boy of chanel

[@elainezdollz]

Your Christian Dior is a piece of art. If I ever bought it I would not want to dirty it!!lol

[@saranyabiswas2057]

I agree i got the LV neverfull the same one as it’s but it’s just a canvas bag .. not worth the thousands of dollars .. I like muted luxury now I think

[@ophi.das.official]

Informative video

[@Handbagholic]

Glad you think so!

[@natashamoses5905]

The capucine bag is trying to be just like the lady Dior bag .

[@Rainy-iu2yx]

Hi, business how to process

[@GoldieSilvaLina]

but the LV GO14 looks like it just came off the grill....🤣

[@Handbagholic]

I mean if you see one in person it looks nothing like this to me.

[@KimZabiegalski]

Also… why has no one talked about the boy bag strap ripping out your hair? Am I the only one???

[@anyaamasova6607]

“THESE ARE BETTER”, not “THESE ONES….” I am not trying to be mean. Just FYI.

[@bearllande]

so the go bag is basically a chanel copycat 😅

[@Handbagholic]

The Celine 16?

[@HarrisPilton789]

Don’t buy designer bags at all.

[@docshirl2567]

Way too many LV Bags....

[@wanderfully-lost]

Been searching for reviews on gucci aphroditee, been eyeing this bag for a year now haha! 🤍🤍🤍

[@Handbagholic]

It seems like a fab bag! Which colour would you go for?