Handbags

[TY]

I think you have to be careful with suede as it's usually not colorfast, even on suede trimmed handbags.

I own this Aimee Kestenberg bag in black leather with suede trim. The suede trim isn't colorfast Black dye came off when rubbed with a white paper towel so this wouldn't be a bag to wear in rainy or snowy weather unless you want to risk color transfer on to your clothing.

As with any suede bag or suede clothing like a jacket, I keep them covered with the fabric bag that it comes with or use a pillow case to cover a suede jacket to prevent color transfer on to other clothing. I once ruined a cognac colored suede jacket storing it next to a navy suede jacket as the navy dye transfered on to the cognac suede when the jackets were hanging in the closet.

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[TuesdayTaylor]

TY1, how dare you show a gorgeous Aimee Kestenberg bag that now I'm going to have to go investigate?!  Why must you tempt me beyond what I can bear by showing your awesome bags?  heehee 

[Sister Golden Hair]

I have a navy suede handbag from LandsEnd that I bought a couple of years ago. It still looks new but I have been careful about not carrying it in the rain.

It is really nice and soft. Hobo style

[hopi]

@HULAGIRL

I love suede handbags and shoes they are so perfect especially for fall. They really have a beautiful look and define the word "accessory". 

[Justice4all]

Love suede.....soft but not slippery.    Don't plan to buy anymore bags though...have enough for the rest of my life

[hopi]

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@Justice4all wrote:

Love suede.....soft but not slippery.    Don't plan to buy anymore bags though...have enough for the rest of my life

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@Justice4all

Good luck with that, I say the same thing but have been pretty good so far this year - just a couple of wallets and maybe a couple of bags.

[Quiltlady]

I ordered a suede cross body Dooney bag AS IS in Olive. I've had my eye on it for a few weeks so at that one hundred dollar reduced price I thought I'd give it a  try and see if I receive one in "new" condition. I was surprised to see they had about 5 colors in the bag under AS IS.

[Quiltlady]

OOPS. I meant it's a Dooney, suede drawstring bag NOT cross body.

[JavaQueen]

I love how it looks, but can't wear in my climate (snow and rain.) Every suede bag I ever purchased, I either sold or gave away.

They do require a lot of care and a bag that just sits on the shelf (apart from formal bags,) just isn't a bargain.

I also don't wear suede jackets.

[Chrystaltree2]

...you have to take precautions with suede bags but they can stay lovely for years if you do.  However, if don't like suede bags, don't buy one.  It's not a requirement ....lol