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Which handbag has the softest leather EVA???????

sherrisuzanne — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 00:31:04 GMT

I am not a true structured bag girl, that being said, I love love LOVE the buttah leather on hobo handbags and I carry a pure organizer to give it shape. Which one is the softest you've ever purchased?

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Auntie Goose — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 00:32:43 GMT

I think the B.Makowski bags are the softest. Too soft for me, I prefer the rich, thick leather of florentine.

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sherrisuzanne — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 00:34:48 GMT

Okay I'm on the hunt for the softest leather ever.........thank you Angel Cake, I've never owned one.

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stevieb — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 12:39:26 GMT

On 6/2/2014 sherrisuzanne said:
Okay I'm on the hunt for the softest leather ever.........thank you Angel Cake, I've never owned one.

Just a matter of personal opinion, but I wouldn't start now...

There are plenty of soft leather bags out there that hold up better than was my experience with this brand. As for Q brands, oryany offers some pretty sumptuous leather.

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kzjohnson — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 13:19:47 GMT

I tried a B Makowski...once. There are several reasons why I donated to the Salvation Army, one being that the leather was a puddle of unstructured droopiness! That's when I learned that I much prefer a more structured bag!

If that is you like, I would highly suggest that you try that line.

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Lavenderjunkie — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 15:00:17 GMT

A number of things come to mind..... B Mak used to make lovely handbags, but since the company was sold the ladies here have reported many issues. That aside, poor quality leather can appear to be soft, but it is thin or actually pieced (chemically) and won't hold up. You need a thicker, softer leather, not just a soft one. I don't own one, but Oryany looks like it might be worth considering.

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Nighthawks — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 15:12:57 GMT

Are you talking about brands sold on QVC? If not, then you'd love Marc by Marc Jacobs' Classic Q line. Expensive, but worth it. (But not much more expensive than some Dooney bags sold on the Q)

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pommom — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 15:20:13 GMT

Cole Haan - luscious leather, but won't puddle. My fave.

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sunshine45 — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 15:22:22 GMT

love my bmak handbags and have not had any problems with them at all! they are probably the softest leathers i own......AND they are holding up well.

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Alter Ego — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 15:23:51 GMT

Many years ago, I bought a very small Prada on Gilt or Rue La La (some site like that). That is without a doubt the softest leather I have ever felt.

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skyblue — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 17:01:19 GMT

I refuse to purchase another B Mak. While my first impression was positive, the love quickly faded. It did not hold up well.

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sherrisuzanne — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 18:15:53 GMT

I have a few Linea Pelle handbags and those are very soft and scrumptious..........anyone own one of those?

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sashamatthews — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 20:29:47 GMT

Bottega Veneta - even though the snob in me prefers Chanel I truly love all of my Bottega bags. If only I could find a grey one I bought many years ago -- it isn't in the handbag closet so I don't know where it is! LOL

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mmm12 — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 20:36:59 GMT

A nappa leather bag I got from coach years ago (close to 10 or 15 years back). I don't believe they sell nappa leather bags anymore.

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blackhole99 — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 00:19:56 GMT

For me it's B. Mak, I have his black suede hobo and it's very soft and lush. I also own a Patrician Nash hand bag that reminds me of florentine leather, it's one of those bags that you can just throw it around and scratch it up and it still looks great.

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Trudey — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 22:58:25 GMT

I have a OrYani Hobo that is the softest, most yummy leather that I own.

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1MrsT — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 03:06:53 GMT

I bought most of my BMaks years ago when he was first on the Q. Off the top of my head I have 6-7 of his bags and they're still as beautiful as the day I purchased them. I purchased an OrYani satchel and the leather doesn't hold up to BMaks...plus the zipper on the satchel was HORRIBLE. To close or open it was a labor of herky-jerky motions, and the lining wasn't attached at the bottom. The zipper and the lining is what had me returning that bag and fearful to try anything else from that line. My Cole Haan bags are made from really nice leathers, and the totes have the soft squishy leather similar to BMaks.

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diamondscribe — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 03:16:14 GMT

Since you love soft "like butta" leather hobos, I recommend you check out Hayden Harnett's Havana bag. The designer, Toni Hacker, has a studio in NYC. The leathers are fantastic, especially the Havana style. Fans of the line love the "Hayden Harnett Puddle" which is what most of their iconic bags do when you set them down...they settle into a puddle of wonderful, buttery leather. However, pay attention to which style bag and leather. Some of their newest satchels are in Saffiano leather, which you would not like because it is a stiffer leather. I can't seem to post a pic without it coming in huge, so below is the link to the image. The spring/summer Havana comes in natural, black, racy red, (all with gold hardware) and white with rose gold hardware.

http://www.haydenharnett.com/images/ul/im/d/a/8/6/970787.jpeg

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stevieb — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 13:04:12 GMT

Some of Issac's slouchier bags are also worth considering... very soft leather.

As for linings that don't stay put, I hate them, and for a semi-expensive, middle of the road brand, none in my experience have been worse than BMak.