I bought a beautiful leather handbag... impulsively. Should I return it? [more inside]
posted by moiraine on Sep 30, 2009 - 33 answers

Please help me restore the shape of my Coach bag. [more inside]
posted by happy scrappy on Jan 10, 2009 - 4 answers

I need some handbag care advice for my girlfriend. She has a golden-tan leather Furla bag that is starting to get a little dried out. We're not in a big city, so going to a professional probably isn't an option. What can she do to treat the leather so it stays looking like new? Specific brand names of products we can order are preferable.
posted by stopgap on Jan 3, 2009 - 12 answers

Help me find a great handbag for my wife! I've really taken a liking to the Furla Frida as in this Sartorialist pic (handbag on the left). I can't find it anywhere as it came out last year (except for $600 in the UK). I've done all of the top line google searches etc... Please post suggestions of places to look or for similar items if you know of any. I'm also in LA if there are appropriate brick and mortar solutions. Used is great too.
posted by guruguy9 on Dec 9, 2008 - 11 answers

How can I get an old leather handbag reproduced? [more inside]
posted by parrotmom99 on Nov 3, 2008 - 4 answers

I can't believe it's so tough to find a simple black purse. I'm sick of my current bag – a thrift shop find which I've used for years – and having become acquainted with its shortcomings as well as its attributes during that time, I'm ready to invest in a new one, if y'all will help me find it! [more inside]
posted by snowleopard on Oct 22, 2008 - 17 answers

Please help me find a purse that is well-made enough to last being used every day for years, good-looking enough that I'll want to, that costs less than $200 (preferably closer to $100) and meets my requirements detailed within. [more inside]
posted by oblique red on Jul 7, 2008 - 28 answers

Is the strap on my Etienne Aigner handbag upside down? [more inside]
posted by R. Mutt on Feb 9, 2008 - 7 answers

This is my faaaavorite purse. It is made of black metal mesh, or mail, in tiles of about 1/4". I tied it to my handlebars once and I think some of the tiles were knocked off by the tire. Now a corner is bare, missing pieces. Can anyone help me find this bag or these tiles so I can carry this bag with my head held high once more? [more inside]
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur on Nov 25, 2007 - 7 answers

NoisyStrapFilter: I splurged on an expensive handbag last week and am now surprised to find that the leather and chain shoulder strap is surprisingly noisy. What can I do to make the strap quieter ? [more inside]
posted by AuntLisa on Dec 27, 2006 - 6 answers

Help my roommate find the perfect bag! [more inside]
posted by echo0720 on Jul 31, 2006 - 0 answers

How do I clean a suede handbag? [more inside]
posted by anjamu on Apr 19, 2006 - 1 answer

I'm going to be in New York City next Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. While I'm there, I'd like to piss away some money on a knockoff watch and a handbag or two. Where and when should I go?
posted by Kwantsar on Apr 14, 2004 - 14 answers