topic Re: Brahmin Bags in Handbags

Brahmin Bags

Mistreatedbycs — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 00:08:47 GMT

Maybe it's just me but I'm find their handbags to be so "old looking". Maybe that's not the right words but the colors are mundane and lack the feeling like "I have to buy one of those".

Lots of neutrals, funky red, lots of black, and some really pale colors. Nothing to me to get excited over. I wonder if their target audience is possibly middle age suited professionals?

Re: Brahmin Bags

DoneTryin — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 00:26:49 GMT

No, I don't think it's you. I just did a quick scan through their website & did not see anything that jumped off the page at me. I AM old & think your theory may be correct.

Re: Brahmin Bags

Goldengate8361 — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 00:52:32 GMT

Nothing personal......but I think it may just be you.

Re: Brahmin Bags

Abrowneyegirl — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 01:02:17 GMT

Brahmin is more about quality leather and trim and timeless colors. The colors in person are very rich and have depth.

Most people think my Brahmin bags cost thousands!

Re: Brahmin Bags

Sooner — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 01:29:51 GMT

@Mistreatedbycs wrote:
Maybe it's just me but I'm find their handbags to be so "old looking". Maybe that's not the right words but the colors are mundane and lack the feeling like "I have to buy one of those".

Lots of neutrals, funky red, lots of black, and some really pale colors. Nothing to me to get excited over. I wonder if their target audience is possibly middle age suited professionals?

Absolutely you are right! That's why we buy bags like that and classic bags rather than most of what Dooney and others sell. We don't go for wild colors and flowers on bags, rather we will probably tend toward more expensive bags we will carry for a longer time.

Clothing, bags and shoes need to say that you are professional, serious about your job and your look, and well dressed and groomed. Impressions are important when you are negotiating something or pitching an idea. You want a bag that looks like you are successful and not flashy. Talbots, Nordstroms and some other stores are God-sends for women who are working in the professional world.

Re: Brahmin Bags

luv-the-Q — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 02:13:19 GMT

I absolutely love my Brahmins. They are gorgeous, excellent quality and even come with a warranty. I get so many compliments from young and old. They are classic and never go out of style. Once you own a Brahmin you will not be satisfied with anything else.

Re: Brahmin Bags

Meowingkitty — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 02:39:38 GMT

I have bunches of Brahmin bags and once you buy one it's hard to buy anything else. I have some Dooneys but I still revert back to Brahmin. I only buy their small bags or cross bodies. I'm not into big bags but I love them. The quality is great and the colors are very rich. Yes their bags aren't trendy like Coach but as of late they have been adding different textures and styles to their line. And they use leather not microfiber or cloth.

Re: Brahmin Bags

Mistreatedbycs — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 02:53:43 GMT

Maybe I should of said "classic" that would be more like I was thinking.

The pricing is comparable to a Dooney or Coach but I tend to buy something "trendy" and flashy in color. I get bored too fast and need to switch that's why I constantly wait for Brahmin to make a bag that meets that criteria but I guess from what I'm reading that will not happen.

They do look like quality bags and it's not the price point, it's the color for me. I just don't do classic colors anymore. Thanks everyone for your thoughts.

Re: Brahmin Bags

vac — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 11:53:16 GMT

It's all just a matter of taste. I'm sure they are high-quality, well made bags (I've seen them in stores and others rave about them), but they're not my cup of tea. To each her own.

Re: Brahmin Bags

handygal2 — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 12:15:44 GMT

Yes, Brahmin has been known for their quality, timeless handbags. It seems that lately they're also offering more trendy choices. IMHO there's something for everybody.

Re: Brahmin Bags

KingstonsMom — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 12:32:19 GMT

I used to be a die-hard Dooney fan, but my Brahmin bags have slowly overpowered them.

Classic, not trendy, much lighter weight than most DB leathers and you don't have to 'baby' them nor worry about spotting from rain or spills.

Nobody does 'alligator' print like Brahmin, IMO.

Re: Brahmin Bags

misschristy — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 13:39:41 GMT

My Macy's has gorgeous Brahmin bags. There are textures I never dreamed existed in handbags.

I just bought my first one on clearance - $146.00. It's calf hair on one side and patent leather croco on the other. It will not be an every day bag - it will be for special occasions and a little black dress. The bags are registered with Brahmin and they are constantly changing their inventory. They don't repeat a lot. I also love that they are light and roomy enough for my stuff.

I understand liking trendy - which I do too on occasion. I just bought the Aimee K. bag upcoming TSV in gun metal. I don't want just trendy bags though.

I don't own tons of bags like some handbag lovers. I can't justify it for myself.

I'm also disgusted with bright colors because although I love them, the jean manufacturers are now using food coloring type dyes on dark jeans which constantly transfer to my purses. (no matter how many times you wash them). I've managed to get the dye out of my mint green orYANY bag, but now I have another darling sand colored bag that I need to work on. I am thinking there will be less dark colored jeans in my future. I've been told that the government has mandated the dye change. I know some women blame the handbag manufacturers, but it has nothing to do with them. But there are some leather bags that have surface treatment that doesn't absorb the dye. Like Brahmin and I'm pretty sure Dooney.

Dooney's don't float my boat that much. They are heavy and too small. They all seem too similar to me.

Re: Brahmin Bags

cotto22 — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 13:47:21 GMT

I love my Brahmin's, and I am NOT a suit wearer. I like smaller bags, and Brahmin makes them as well as gorgeous bags for women who like larger ones as well. I have several crossbodies in classic colors, turquoise and a trendy dove gray color that has had people grab it and ask where I bought it.

With the amount of air time that Dooney gets on QVC, I have actually tried to "want" one, but they are just too imposing for me. I am not a big person, and for the most part, Dooney's are large "here I am" bags. I find a lot of them very attractive, but have not been able to push the trigger on buying any. I don't have that problem with Brahmin's. The quality is there, and the styling is classic.

Re: Brahmin Bags

Mollyqr — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 14:49:26 GMT

Well, I will chime in here... I am a handbag freak... constantly looking for the best handbag in the world. I have Dooney's and G.I.L.I.'s from QVC and several big name brands of others....

I bought my first Brahmin about three months ago... and it is the best handbag I have ever had. I didn't think I would like... fully intended to take it back... and I LOVE it...

Its the mini Asher tote in the pecan melborne. I never thought I would like a bag shaped like that ... didn't think it was big enough, etc... but it is the easiest bag to carry I have. It's perfect... easy to get into and see everything inside... it has perfect organization for me... IT HAS THE PERFECT CELL PHONE POCKET ON THE OUTSIDE... yes, caps for that... it's that important to me.

I am looking at a larger Brahman now... No other bags interest me at all. I have tried to switch out and carry other bags... but I always switch back to the Brahmin after a few days.

I get more compliments on this bag than any I have had.

Can you tell I am sold? I love the fall colors they are showing now too.

Re: Brahmin Bags

foo foo shi shi — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 15:22:40 GMT

Just thought I would chime in... I kind of understand what the OP meant. Brahmins have a very polished look and one might associate that with professional, suited up attire. The thing is with classic styles like Brahmin, it's how you put a look together that keeps it fresh and appropriate regardless of age.

Brahmin is not necessarily my style due to the animal embossing and high shine but that's just a preference (my wedding dress did not have any embelishment so I'm one of those people..) I do think some of them are beautiful and they seem very well made. I was at Macys recently and wandered around the handbags...some of the Brahmins were gorgeous, especially the Ink Melbourne bags. That color is stunning in person. Also, the Dartmouth backpack is very chic.

Re: Brahmin Bags

gidgetgh — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 15:45:46 GMT

I recently bought my first two Brahmin bags. This one and the same materials in a cross body. I can't wait to use them.

Re: Brahmin Bags

stevieb — Sat, 05 Sep 2015 21:40:17 GMT

Overall, I find their bags beautiful and beautifully made, but I only own a couple. It seems it's hard for me to find a silhouette that works for me in a color I turly want and rarely see one meeting both criteria at a sale price. I don't find them 'old' but do find I like them more 'in theory', given again that it seems so hard to find one I truly love enough to buy... Of the couple I have, I don't, however, find it hard to switch back to other brands, many of which are just as lovely and work as well, or better, for me. Bags are such an individual choice.

Frankly, given what I'm seeing so far for the coming season, none of the tried and true, mid-range brands is thrilling me. I've seen lots of bags I like, but very few that really induce me to stop and look twice. Maybe that's a good thing.

Re: Brahmin Bags

PamfromCT — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 18:08:54 GMT

I must admit I am a handbag addict, in recovery. No more handbag shows for me. Already have a lot for a retired person. I do have one small Brahmin, a mock croc, that is a beauty. In my humble opinion, no brand does a better moc croc than Brahmin. I have to wear smaller bags than I used to because of back issues. I try to avoid presentations of bags on TV, and to go to the handbag department in stores is temptation alley.

Especially when there are a lot of Brahmins.

Re: Brahmin Bags

handygal2 — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 18:46:15 GMT

@misschristy wrote:
My Macy's has gorgeous Brahmin bags. There are textures I never dreamed existed in handbags.

I just bought my first one on clearance - $146.00. It's calf hair on one side and patent leather croco on the other. It will not be an every day bag - it will be for special occasions and a little black dress. The bags are registered with Brahmin and they are constantly changing their inventory. They don't repeat a lot. I also love that they are light and roomy enough for my stuff.

I understand liking trendy - which I do too on occasion. I just bought the Aimee K. bag upcoming TSV in gun metal. I don't want just trendy bags though.

I don't own tons of bags like some handbag lovers. I can't justify it for myself.

I'm also disgusted with bright colors because although I love them, the jean manufacturers are now using food coloring type dyes on dark jeans which constantly transfer to my purses. (no matter how many times you wash them). I've managed to get the dye out of my mint green orYANY bag, but now I have another darling sand colored bag that I need to work on. I am thinking there will be less dark colored jeans in my future. I've been told that the government has mandated the dye change. I know some women blame the handbag manufacturers, but it has nothing to do with them. But there are some leather bags that have surface treatment that doesn't absorb the dye. Like Brahmin and I'm pretty sure Dooney.

Dooney's don't float my boat that much. They are heavy and too small. They all seem too similar to me.

Regarding dye transfer from dark wash denim jeans onto light-colored bags, l have the same problem. I've found that pebble leather is the worst offender. My light-colored summer bags are Saffiano leather. They seem to resist the color transfer best, and l also find them easiest to clean.

i didn't know that Brahmin surface-treats their leather against dye transfer. Thanks for the heads-up.

Re: Brahmin Bags

Serendipity — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 19:58:04 GMT

I'm not sure the reason, but like the OP, I've never been able to warm up to this line. I appreciate the from those who do. But for me, they just feel overly structured and stiff, and as a result a bit austere. Maybe it's the croco. I have often wondered if they soften somewhat with use?