How to recognize good vs. bad quality handbags | Justine Leconte
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- How to find good quality handbags / purses? What to look for?
What is good quality and what is bad quality?
This video tackles:
- Materials (leather, plastic, fabric, coated canvas...)
- Sewing (lining, elements, stitching lines...)
- Hardware (closure, metal elements, zipper...)
- Edge paint, finishing, handle, straps.
I show you how to recognize a good value handbag and what poor quality looks like (fake vs real quality).
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Let me tell you, the entire series about how to differentiate bad from good quality products is extremely helpful for me to not get carried away with the glitzy stores of the fast fashion brands like zara, h&m thatve sprung up in indian metro cities. Your series has helped me shop with my eyes open and put my money where it's worth! Thanks a lot!
I do have a couple Zara handbags too, which I love~ You don't have to spend a fortune on a bag you adore~
Most of the bags I have found in Zara and H&M are relatively bad quality. However, from time to time one can find really nice leather handbags in Zara. They may be a bit pricey, but well done for the money you pay.
Mugdha I completely agree with you! Now I buy less but good stuff. Especially for clothing best way to get ethical and good quality indian clothes I found, is the good old way of getting the material stitched from trusted tailor! Fortunately in India getting clothes tailor made is not very expensive!
H&M has really good quality basics though -- some of my best quality sweaters, suits, and jeans are from there.
So what brand do you prefer for bags?
Oh my! I had no idea outlet store items are made cheaply for the outlets! I thought they are just end of season leftovers from the main stores!
+Denise Sheehan that was the original purpose of outlet stores. Then greed came in...
Factory outlet bags have a letter F in the serial code on the tag. That's to tell them apart from store made higher quality handbags and SLGs
I did not know the outlets stores sold different quality but I can say the outlet bags have never impressed me and I do find my self purchasing a department store or designer bag on sale and I have never purchased an outlet bag.
"outlet" shopping is a fad, and not worth it! They sell defective and cheaply made goods.
Me too, i thought they were seconds.
Some points from my mother - a trained artisan of leather goods like bags, wallets etc (no idea what the English word is):
- the zip should never cause problems in the shop, the zip will not 'worn out' to work better
- the edge paint is lower quality than folding the leather. This is a very costly process, you need to thin the edge of the leather strap and than fold it and sew across the two layers. Unfortunately even bags for 1000 euro very often doesn't have this type of finishing a strap. However if you look for a local artisan, you will probably find this in bags for around 100 euro.
- the bottom of the bag should be reinforced with something stiff, ideally a rough cow leather, more often with cardboard. This will make sure that the bag will not worn off on the middle between the 'legs' and will help you when you look for a pen. Again, rarely seen in shops, more often seen in local producer's shop.
- look for symmetry. If the bags is stiff, check if the sides are symmetrical. Also if the top part of the bag covers well the inside/bottom part (no matter the stiffness here).
- check the sewing around difficult areas, as straps placing or corners. The stitches should not be wider because there is something difficult to work with. Imagine the low quality process, when time is crucial and nobody will 'waste' time for sewing carefully around the corners.
- the tag is not always 100% true. The more you know the materials, the more you will know the difference. These days the high end shops use sometimes leather covered in PU (plastic), so the bags will worn off quickly. The salesperson and the tag will tell you "100% leather".
Frankly, it is very hard to find a bag that complies with those requirements. Price is not a help here. Last bag I bought was 3 years ago, it is made of eco leather (vegan leather). I chose it just because it was well sewn and I knew that this material was better quality than the PU-covered-leather bags in other shops.
Thank you, & your Mom.😁 Very good.
Paulina- Thank you! Do you mind saying which brand your long lasting bag was?
Yes, I'd love to know what the brand was too. Any also that you recommend? Designer bags just don't merit the prices.
I'm looking for a good vegan leather bag. Where did you get it?
thanks for the info. on double-checking, i was pleased to find that, on my Mansur Gavriel bag, the edge finishing is via folding & stitching, not painting.
It is only with Justine's videos that it takes me 20 mins to watch a 10 min video. Listen to her, look at the video, pause, think, go back and listen again! So much valuable information and detail packed into such a small video!! 👌🏼👌🏼top quality right here!
thanks for the huge compliment!!
Justine Leconte officiel 😘😘 you are lovely!
Glad to hear I'm not the only one :)
Very true, she was definitely NOT made for outlet. 😊
yes dear
A good quality bag is very noticable..
especially if you shop in a place with a variety of bages
To be fair, you'd be hard pressed to find any employee who's willing to let you hold an open flame next to the merchandise.
you have to ask first and if they say: yeah go try it out ;) then you know. that doesn't mean you're actually gonna do it lol!
Lol you Mind if I take your handbag camping and light a fire under it to see how it holds up?? LOL
I have a handbag I won in bingo back when I lived in a homeless shelter and I just checked the quality using this video and to my surprise it passes all of these tests
sounds, as if you made some hard experiences in life. all the best to you an congrats for the high quality bag 😃👍
I prefer buying used bags at thrift stores. If someone’s used it and it’s been handled daily at the store, and still holds its own and looks good, it’s good enough for me!
that is a remarkably smart move!
I buy all my high end handbags online at The Real Real and others, they have experts that authenticate items, you can also consign / sell your goods too!
You can find lots of great deals at a high end thrift like clothes mentor too! I have found so many good deals on great high quality items!
Same I thrift clothes and after a few wear and wash the item still look good u gonna know it is a god quality one
I like stuff that people weren’t throwing around their room, car or shoving it into places, but that’s just me.
I love that one of your bags is +10 years old💔 I wish we can go back in time when consumerism wasn't so dominant and goods were of a better quality in general! Thank you for the tips! Now I can shop for a bag like a pro 😂
Fossil bags may not be the most 'trendy' and flashy bags, but their leather bags are top quality. Get yourself a black or brown pebbled leather in a classic shape such as a tote or top handle and they will last years! Michael Kors is so lacklustre in quality and design. Some of his bags look like someone just slapped a MK logo onto a chinatown bag and called it a day. You might as well go vintage and get a quality bag that has aged beautifully and and serves as a testament to superb handiwork.
skye , totally agree about the Fossil bags. I have a pebbled leather Fossil tote I have been carrying for over two years, almost non-stop and it has held up beautifully. The leather still looks amazing, and the zipper is so smooth and sturdy. It has been difficult to find another brand of that quality and price point.
skye I love Fossil bags too
Thanks for the tip. I'll have to look into Fossil bags now...
Yes I have a few fossil bags and one wallet. I'd say 90% are very good for the price point. Some clunkers though. All 3 belts I brought were not worth the price and fell apart quickly.
skye I had my Fossil envelope shoulder bag for years and it looked brand new! It was the first quasi-designer bag I'd ever owned almost 20 years ago.
Tfw you realize you've never had a well made purse in your life.
This channel is "fashion for dummies". I appreciate your work a lot.
One of the things I love about this channel is all the helpful comments. I learned so much by reading the comments here!
You also have to watch out for the type of leather used. Personally I would only buy top-grain or above, but if i could afford it I would only buy anilines.
'Bonded Leather' is very low quality leathers that have been shredded, glued, and pressed to make it look like leather. Avoid these: they will peel and flake in a few months.
'Genuine Leather' is the cheapest variety of real leather (at least its genuine): it will not age well at all and will fall apart very fast (its usually split leather thats been pressed with a grain).
'Split Leather' is the bottom layers of a hide that aren't used for top-grain or full-grain leather. These have other uses, but avoid for bags, clothes, or upholstery (unless as an inner lining).
'Patent Leather' is leather that has been coated with a lacquer to make it look shiny. These behave more like their coating than leather: so quality depends on how it was coated.
'Top-Grain' or 'Corrected' is the average leather, its had the top millimetres of the skin removed and is much less durable than full-grain.
'Full-Grain' is the best possible quality of leather and will patina with age and resist cracking or moisture.
'Analine' is the very best of Full Grain leathers that have only been dyed and not pigmented (top %5 for 'pure analine', top %10-15 for 'semi-analine').
'Nubuck' is a type of aniline leather that has been lightly abraded on the grain surface to create a velvety finish, or nap. this is of higher quality than suede.
'Suede' is the inner side of the skin that gets buffed into a soft nap (as opposed to the outside which is what the rest of them are)
Wow! Thank you very much for taking time to share this information! I have only ever seen a "genuine leather" Mark on garments. Even on those that obviously belong to that first type of leather you described, of the poorest quality.
I do love some Nubuck shoes.
Thanks for the info! I am glad my tote purse I got myself for xmas is full grain leather!
Justine, I can safely say you're changing my life with these videos! You explain things so easily. I knew I was right about those seams getting stuck in the zip!
The michael kors outlet bags are not of the same quality of the boutique bags. The outlet bags have a mix of leather and plastic
+Lucie Medici that's what this bag looks like indeed. Thanks for confirming!
Agreed. And $100 for an outlet bag on sale is a good deal. It's probably just an outlet bag.
I know people who have bought counterfeit bags in NYC and paid less than $50...usually closer to $25...but they knew they were counterfeit when they bought them. They would never have spent the money for the real thing.
Here in Canada there are 3 types of people...those who buy cheap, those who have 1 or 2 expensive bags and those who save for quality construction...like they have at Roots. They're not overly expensive but they're good for an everyday bag especially if you dress casually.
In places like New York and Los Angeles, unfortunately, counterfeit items do make it into retail stores. To the untrained (including store managers), they do not know what is real or how to detect a fake. And many higher brands are also using PU or man-made materials in part of their bags like handles and the interiors.
Most of that outlet stuff is made for the outlet, never seen the light of a store.
I have a similar camera bag from the boutique and the same thing happens with the edges and the piping.
I need to stop watching your videos, I'm turning into a fashion snob, checking every item thoroughly and refusing to buy anything made with poor quality. The only problem: I can't afford good quality 😭
Last time a sales clerk made the mistake and asked me what I'm looking for in a blouse. I'm sure he didn't see my 10 minutes spreech about yokes, darts, and fabric coming 😂
anna86 good quality doesn’t have to be expensive, I’ve found really good quality items in stores like new yorker or forever 21...just look, most items are absolute garbage quality but once in a while you’ll find some gems
@@user-ph1dm4hg5v True! :)
me too 😭😭
Michael Kors here in the US, in my experience, is known to be expensive yet the products are very poor quality. They have wonderful designs but serious quality issues, especially with the watches and bags.
Bought a used Balenciaga City bag from the SS09 season in 2013 for a good price. She is now 8 years old and looks more beautiful than ever. This is the only way I will shop bags from now on.
+eizhowa sounds like you made a good investment 😊
My dude it is 2018 did you travel in time
Bea Spring/Summer 2009 IS the future
She? It's an object.
I’m not surprised…BValenciaga is awesome.
Thank you for validating there is an outlet line of merchandise. There seem to be no true outlets anymore. I prefer things without an obvious logo. The more discreet, the better. I look forward to your videos because they are so positively pleasant and I always learn something. Thank you.
I miss seconds outlets as well. In the 80s I scored a leather bomber jacket from LL Bean for a steal because the leather on one sleeve was more textured than the rest of the jacket.
I work in a second hand store and my job is to quickly assess quality and saleability to set correct prices. This is very helpful. Thank you!
Unrelated to your video but I just wanna say your manicure and lip colour really complements your skin tone and hair
I wish you could come shopping with me and tell me what to buy - you have such a brilliant eye for detail!!
+Super Easy FCE I just love to look inside things 😅😉
If you look at her video's you can learn so much. Take all the info in, learn from it and you will be confident enough to go shopping by yourself. Have fun with it :D
Would love to see a video of her shopping in the U.S. and explaining to girls why they're buying garbage
You always can rock a red lip. This was very helpful.
I once bought a handbag where the salesperson said it was leather, and the price was high enough to be leather as well. I hesitated a couple of days because of the price before I bought it, as I didn´t earn much money. I used the bag only for special occasions to make it last long and look pretty. After two years it showed that it wasn´t leather at all, the surface lifted and reveiled it was some artificial material. I was really disappointed. Would never buy from that shop again.
What brand was it?
I actually like how the lining on cheap handbags turns inside out. Then I can flip it out and carefully wash it by hand (without washing rest of the bag) tp freshen it up every now and again. I buy bags with sturdy cotton lining. I don't like slimy nylon which rips within weeks or months.
Or just pull it out and shake it out in the sink. That's all I do.
exactly
Jan96106 but it doesn’t remove the dirt on the fabric. How do you clean the fabric itself?
I agree. Makes it easy to wash.
Outlet quality is an eye opener for me! Thanks!
It's funny how many people put someone like me down on social media when I dare to mention that I only buy quality handbags. I'm always told how stupid I am and how I'm wasting my money. What they choose to ignore is when I point out that I STILL own purses that I bought 30 yrs ago that are still like new and in perfect condition. And because I don't choose trendy styles they're still in fashion. I tend to buy a new purse approx every 3 years, others buy at least 6 in those same 3 years or are carrying ones that look like hell. Add up 6× $50, that's $300! Another area where I can tell I have great quality leather is that I toss my purse literally everywhere (I abuse them) and the leather just gets softer over time. All of my purses (and leather jackets) feel like butter. Thank you Justine for rooting for buying a quality purse instead of wasting money on knockoffs, and not supporting those who are illegally selling them. 👍
I just wish that your videos last longer. I could listen to you for hours. Thanks for the great content.
+Belen Rosas this one turned out pretty long already 😅😘
If I owned a retail store, no matter how much faith I had in my products, I would never allow anyone to light a lighter around merchandise. Most insurance companies and building owners would not allow this, either. If I were a salesperson, I would expect to get fired.
yeah i was gonna say as a salesperson, if someone asked to hold a lighter up to a bag they hadn’t bought yet, i would absolutely say no even if i was sure it was good quality! that’s a very dangerous thing to do in a retail store 😱
Some high end stores actually would do the test for you using their own lighter just as a way of showing off their quality. The first time I knew about this test, it was a sale person doing it to sell the bag
Wow, that's cool! I'd think in the U.S. at least there would be lots of liability issues with open flames in a retail store - even more so if the store were within a mall. I still wouldn't expect a salesperson to do this.
I've seen people do it in small leather goods boutiques in Southern Europe... but those were mom and pop stores selling their own leather goods so they couldn't exactly get fired :D
maybe not in the usa but in europe some places will do it.
Merci, Justine! Wonderful analysis of handbag quality. You’re convincing a lot of people that it’s far more practical to invest a bit more on a well-made handbag rather than buying a succession of cheap bags. A good bag is a joy.
Liebe Justine, du bist die Beste! I am 50 and miss the times, when all leather was leather. It is important to know what is good Quality and make sensible decisions. I love all your videos, but these about materials are great! Thank you so much!
+Maria Keinname bitte sehr 😀
OMG you are so right Justine about these outlet bags vs the store bought. Now that you pointed out I can see my bags bought from store and outlet store what a difference. WOW thanks for pointing it out I wouldn’t have ever thought of it. Thanks
I didn't know about outlets! I've always tought that the stuff was just something from previous collections that wasn't sold in the shops.
Thanks, it's always good to learn something new! xx
Outlets only have very few leftovers from other shops, too few to fill a whole shop. Sometimes you can find the other shop's tags on an item, then it's 'real'.
+Avellania yes, this is a good tip.
Here's a good piece by CBC Marketplace (in Canada but applicable elsewhere) on outlet store merchandise:
czcams.com/video/f8cyvpJYZlk/video.html
WithMetta Thanks a lot! I've watched it all and learnt so much! I was totally unaware :O I will surely pay attention next time I visit an outlet!
Yeah, I think most people are unaware and the brand likes it that way ;0)
This is the type of video that I have to watch for a few times, because of so many useful tips that need to stick in mind! I have never had a high quality bag before, so when it's time to purchase one, I will be ready haha :)
Perfect timing again for Justine to the rescue! I have several handbags, all were gifts. Judging by your info they're likely designer name, outlet version. I've had them all 5 to 10 years. This year, they all started falling apart! I feel they were good for their cost, but I need new bags. Thanks to you, I know what to look for!
+PowerToolsnPearls cool, happy shopping!
Luckily here in Melbourne, Australia we have Shoe repair store which even Chanel send people to with bags which Chanel won't repair. It's a delight to watch their videos with the repair step by step.
You read my mind! This is just what I needed~ Thank you so much Justine!
Again another quality video. I learned a lot. I was the $20 purse girl until I figured out I'd rather spend some $ to get a purse that lasts more than 1/2 season. Bought a handmade purse on Etsy. Spent about $150 US. What a difference!! Lots of compliments, high quality (all the points you hit), I'll be using this for the rest of my life. And I'm supporting a small artisanal producer.
+Yoshie W great!
Justine - thank you! Really. Your channel is the most special and stylish
Ivwatched this video when it came out years ago. I am on the hunt for a new red bag and remembered it. So glad i was able to find it again. Such good information. Thank you.
You are very right, outlet quality is different from retail quality. Many people didn’t know n thought they got a good deal.
I spend the most on bags (vs shoes, clothes) because depending on the quality you get, you can use them when you’re young, old, skinny, fat, etc. The resale value of high end bags helps too. Hahaha.
+potatomatoe 2 great reasons indeed! 😊
I have to agree. Bags, and perhaps shoes and belts, being leatherware, are all quite expensive to get good quality.
Never thought of that. Great point!!
Hahaha! Never thought of that. Thanks.
Chanel, Hermes and Louis Vuitton have the best resale value indeed. Forbes had an article about investment bags. That's how I justify high end bags 😉 And these brands don't have outlets.
Always nice to listen to you on Sunday mornings! Thank you Justine!!! I have learnt a lot from your videos since I found you xxx
As always another great video! I work in a second use store and I recommend her videos very often to customers who want to learn more about fashion and products.
Miss justine, could you react to red carpet outfits and share why certain items are of your liking? Also you remind me of aly art, you are both classy and articulate. By far my favorite youtubers are from europe. Hugs from chile.
AlyArt and Justine are by far the best CZcamsrs. Totally underrated but their talent and knowledge is unparalleled. Between them they’ve transformed me from a 2 to a solid 8!
Aly Art is Russian, so she isn't really from Europe. I am pretty embarrassed to say that I can't watch her because of the extreme Russian accent she has. It gets even weirder if you find out that I am Russian too. I just hate Russian accent in English somehow
XeniaDrake well part of russia is in europe. i dont know here she is from but she could very well be from europe
she says that she currently lives in Moscow, so yes, now she is in the European part of Russia
XeniaDrake russian is a transcontinental country, and moscow, where aly lives is on the european part. Is not excluded from europe. I enjoy her videos cause she explains eveything very clear, both in content and in speaking voice. Many youtubers from USA tends to speak too fast and overuse "trendy" terms (literally, omg, snatch, yas, queen, so nice, super, shook, and so on). They drive me nuts.
C'était une video vraiment très instructive, comme toujours, Justine! Un grand merci pour ta chaîne, son contenu, tes connaissances et ton enthousiasme à tous les partager! :-) Davie
We really need you on CZcams! Thank you for your videos!
This channel is the best discovery for shopping and learning about fashion, quality and paying good money. Thank you so much!
I picked up a leather bag at a stall in italy for 80 euro. 4 years later and despite a scratch from my cat it still looks like when i bought it 😍😍
Jadie: I really love the Italian made bags~ They may not be the "it" designer, but they are unique and well made!
Me too I have several impeccable Furla bags with several years
Yes I have been WAITING for this!! Desperately need a good everyday handbag and no clue where to go for a good quality one which will last and last
+here for the milk tea I hope the video will help!
I just love how you make such complicated stuff so simple and easy to understand . May god bless you and guide you
I like this kind of video "how to recognize" quality.
So helpful. Thank you !
I liked this video because I learned about the quality of designer handbags at discount stores. I now feel educated for the future. About a year ago I purchased a designer bag at an outlet store and the edge paint started coming off almost immediately. Over a short time, the lining of the bag came undone at the glued seams and the slit pocket frayed. I have already brought it in to a repair shop to fix the things that can be fixed and will be replacing the slip pocket with a gusseted one. The repair job is 1/2 my original cost of the bag because the bag has to be taken apart to fix the lining. You may wonder why I am going through the expense of repairing an outlet designer bag that the designer chose to produce cheaply. It's because I LOVE it! I love the color and the size and the shape. I get complements all the time. It's very unique. No one I know has anything like it. And, now, thanks to Justine, I will be an educated shopper from now on! Thank you, thank you, thank you, Justine!
+pilotrtc you're welcome 😊
+pilotrtc you're welcome 😊
You surely saved my many bucks!!! Thankyou so much ..you are best.. you dont need fancy background or clickbait or any other hypebeat stuff dor ur channel.. your well researched content is your thing.. love u!!
+Sama Zaidi thank you!!
I’ve never really noticed your beauty before because I just payed attention to the information you were giving but now I see that you’re truly beautiful from your facial features to your personality
I love your videos! Very calming, soothing, minimalistic backround and increadibly informative!
The worst bag I ever had was a cream coloured one with red lining. When I got caught in the rain the lining bled through the outer canvas. At least the shop took it back without issues.
I shop in thrift stores sometimes I buy good leather bag because the people putting the prices on it think it is fake I love the info Justine
Great show! I learn new things from you every week. I am in the process of cleaning out my handbags and this is so helpful. I always thought those outlets had different quality in merchandise than the department stores.
Justine, your videos are always filled with valuable information! Thank you for sharing this with us! You are a wealth of fashion knowledge!
Wow... Watch this after 40 secs being upload. Love your videos and advise
Very important topic. For me my handbags are everything. I'd be lost without them. Gracias Justine
+N. Sundari ha sido un placer 😊
Great video. Thanks so much. Quality is one of the reasons that I still love vintage Coach leather bags from the 80s. I have several of them and they are still in excellent condition and classic.
Justine, you are so informative and articulate. Thanks you for sharing your vast knowledge with us, in such a professional manner. I learned what to look for in the stitching from you!
I never knew that discounted outlet bags were completely different to retail stock in any ordinary shop. Well, well! Thank you Justine. Fascinating as ever. I never buy named brand bags for the sake of the name as I just don't understand paying to do someone's advertising for them. I do however adore leather bags that grow into themselves over time. I am prepared to pay for that. I have a lovely black leather tote with silver hardware and a lovely clutch, cross over bag, both in the softest black leather and they have worn wonderfully over the years.
I once lost my keyring and almost missed my flight home, due to inferior quality lining of a handbag. I had my luggage waiting at the door and my son had just returned home from work mid-morning to take me to the airport when I thought to check for my keys. After losing 30-45 precious minutes searching through my handbag repeatedly (I was positive I had put my keys in the interior zippered compartment) and then searching through my packed luggage, the guest room and even calling the place at the airport where I had parked my car prior to the trip, I was in a panic. Then I happened to touch just the right spot on the exterior bottom of the bag and felt a mysterious small lump. Incredibly, my keys and several other items had worked their way through a 1" rip in the cheap lining of the bag, which was not attached at the bottom. That bag was not inexpensive, made of leather with some plastic and was less than a year old. I have sworn off of that brand. I appreciate all of your videos, especially the ones on how to recognize quality!
Suzanne Smith I had that happen with a coat with a small rip in the pocket...the situation wasn't quite as dire, but you wouldn't believe what I pulled out of that coat when I opened the seam...taxi money, chewing gum strips, a tampon 😁 Quite the little hoard...
Yes I lost a cellphone, a key and $20 in the lining of a brand new cheaply lined wool winter coat. It was a light compact cellphone, and I only found it when I felt a small mysterious lump at the hem. It had worked its way through a small hole in the pocket that had developed ON THE FIRST WEARING.
@Rara Avis Oh, yes, I believe it! Along with my keyring, I had quite a bit of change, lipstick, lip balm, a nail file, etc. I couldn't believe my keyring with multiple keys attached went through that little hole.
This video has to be one of my favorites because of my love for handbags! Thank you for the valuable information you have given on this topic; it will definitely help me in future purchases :)
Your videos are like quality documentaries Justine. I rewatch some 'episodes' several months later and learn something I previously missed. I've gone through my wardrobe and accessories a couple times already to sort, discover forgotten clothes, donate, throw away etc. Thank you so much for helping me become a more conscious human.
I've never bought a Michael Kors bag or product because I can't afford it. However every time I hear people talking about the brand, it's a negative feedback LOL
Tasted Purple yep - a friend has fake Michael Kors bags from a turkish bazaar that hold up better than her real one which she got as a graduation gift.
when you get the money for a bag don´t waste it on MK. there are plenty of better options. kisses
Not a bag, but our boss keeps whining about her MK watch that stops or is delayed. I had to bite my tongue from saying it's crap if it can't do its job.
Same. So glad. Seems like everyone owns one now.
I have an older Michael Kors bag that is super nice. I bought it at a church rummage sale for $1. Do do need to take it in for repair because the leather holding the hardware to the straps to the actual bad is going; that is my fault for carrying too much in it. The bag is still gorgeous even though the gold finish on some the hardware has faded. I get compliments on it all the time. I wouldn't purchase the newer bags because they are shite.
Could you please do a video on cleaning handbags?
Thanks!
I absolutely love the clear and concise method of Justine’s delivery.
In my opinion as someone who used to teach these subjects she is extremely pleasant.
Thumbs up 👍
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Susie
I absolutely love these videos! I have spent years buying items to only be disappointed. Now that I am taking the time to save up and buy quality its nice to really SEE what quality is. You are providing much value in my life with your videos Justine! Thanks again!
Re: Outlet store quality. I'm pretty sure TK Maxx does carry some regular full-quality brand items, mixed in with their own labels and outlet-quality brands. That's not to say they don't carry a lot of rubbish, but I just wanted to dispel that just because something was bought at TK Maxx doesn't mean it's "outlet quality". It is a bit of a treasure hunt, though, you have to know what you're looking for.
It's same thing with Winners, tbh
The best handbags I have are from Mexico. Bought on the market.
Thank you for the information about outlets. I didn't know that before. I enjoy your videos so much.
I'm going through all your videos and I'm learning a lot!!!
Justine, can you please make a video on what to wear for different occasions. Every time I have to go out with friends, I am debating what to wear. Should I be casual, more dressed up in a more sexy way? There seems to be some secret code that everyone but me knows.
oganotliubov there's no code. It's up to personal preference and very much a question of where in the world you are. I'm often in major german cities, in Vienna and in Belgium. What people wear varies sooo much you wouldn't believe it's all for more or less the same occasions and all of them are living in cities.
I feel the same!!!
I love bags as much as I love shoes and clothes. Now I know if the ones I have are of good quality, and I'll be able to spot good ones when I go shopping. Thank you, Justine!! 😊
+Princess Aguinaldo you're welcome!!
Your videos are so great Justine - I am definitely not a fashion conscious person as most of the time I am just running around in my active wear ;) but I do love good quality things and knowing how to identify them is really helpful!
Thank you Justine! I'll use these tips next time I go bag shopping. I'm curious about what you think of unlined bags such as Cambridge Satchel. Are they worth the money even without a lining? I love the look of their Poppy bag but I'm not sure if it's worth the price without the lining. I'm also wondering whether you'd do a quality coat video. As far as I know, you've done one on clothing but coats are another pricey purchase.
Vintage Mulberry cross body bags also don't have a lining. They're top notch!
Hi Justine can you make a video about online shopping
Well done Justine!! we learn from you so much!! Keep teaching us!!!love your content every time!!
You opened my eyes about the outlet! Thank you so much for the tip!!
I slightly freaked when I saw your Sequoia bag! It's such an amazing brand! I have bags of them that are 30 years old, and still in daily use. They even still have the edge paint ;) could you maye do another video about different types of leather? On shoes and bags? I know there's the obvious suede, laque and smooth, but smooth leather is still so different. :)
Marie Bach omg that's a great video suggestion, I am so baffled by all the different types of leather (and how to clean them!!)
I have a Sequoia bag very similar to the one displayed in the video, but the ring has discolored over time. I was wondering, since you have many bags from this brand if you encountered such a problem and, if so, do you have any solution for this issue? Thank you!
Have any of you bought a sequoia bag online? If so, is it the same quality? Lol I won’t be in Paris anytime soon
love it! I will loved it if you desing handbags one day... That would be so awesome, we'll be so sure about the quality and everything
if I do bags one day, I will be super-extra-picky. I'm scared to even try it, right now ;-/
My dream is to have more VEGAN good quality options, I hope that's the future (You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the onlyone ♪ )
Justine Leconte officiel a Mary poppins bag, that is structured enough to look elegant but light enough for me to be able to carry my entire life in it and not become the hunchback of notre dame by the end of day would have me queuing overnight to get my hands on it 😊
You are amazing. Not only do I learn to buy the good quality stuff I also learn about the fashion business. Thank you so much
I LOVE you Justine!!! You're doing such a great and precious job!
Thank you for sharing those infos about outlets.
My daughter loves quantity over quality and it drives me crazy to see her throwing away her money. Well, she won't listen to my thoughts about it, but she will listen to Justine! Thank you so much for these lessons on quality, she is learning!
It's not just MK that makes low quality handbags. Coach and Dooney and Burke also make plastic rubbish for too much money. I went into Fendi once and someone tried to sell me their straw tote for 700.00. At least it was genuine straw. lol!
This video made me notice things I didn't pay attention to. Thank you!
I love these videos on quality and what to look for! I feel like you’re giving out the secrets that the fashion industry do not want us to know about 😎
The Michael Kors bags are mostly not well made at all. They wear out very very quickly. Most of their bags are either imitated or coated, despite some looking like leather. I stay away from them because their prices are too high for a quality they are not, especially because they are not even leather.
+Mair_Obelyn the price of that brand rised along with it's fame - not good...
But also. The more unique or special model you choose (the higher end prices) then the more likely it'll be the model where the material and construction is properly made. But those tend to cost 10x more. There is always the 1-3 models in a collection that are like that.
They are garbage! I hate the MK brand overall. It's not tasteful.
Caitlyn Could not agree more! MK bags are garbage from all points of view: design is non existent), quality is poor, prices are way too high! Cant understand WHY it has become so popular???
Grav3yard girl (bunny mayers) did a video on that. She got an expensive fancy purse for her mom and withing a few weeks it started to tear appart. She does not usually use that brand, but is just common sense to know that even the cheapest purse should survive a few months of regular use. And this was a very, very expensive one. She went back for an answer and the customer service was even worse. She eventually got a new one but only after she made the thing public to the world and her then seven million subscribers. However the thing that upset her the most was that the awful quality and bad response ruined the experience she wanted to share with her mom, she wanted to make her feel special and spoil her a bit since neither are the kind of women who wears designer brands. So they charged you a fortune for bad items and also treat you like crap.
My father is a craftsman and I’ve grown up working with him in leather, and Michael Korks is garbage. Very rarely can you find something that is real leather. Even the designs are awful and Coach follows them as well. I used to work for Lord and Taylor and you can see how they copy each other’s designs 😑
Risosi1515 do you mean Coach is bad in design or in quality of leather? Do you still think so now? I'm buying a leather jacket from them and it seems to be good quality, although I'm waiting for a different size
@@mimaesthetic2517 I love my Coach bags. I tend to buy the leather ones that don't "scream" that they are Coach with logos everywhere.
Thanks Justine! Thanks to you I made an informed buy for my new handbag and I can tell it's good quality! I'm also very proud to show it :D
this channel is the best on CZcams always amazing and always educational
Yay! I'm the first one to comment! (and I just realized that) love you Justine! Can't wait for another worthwhile upload. ❤
+RG Bee congratulations 🎉
Justine Leconte officiel omg ❤
Justine I seriously googled your name and looked for news stories about missing person or idk car accident or something!! Glad that youre back!
+Tasted Purple sorry 😅 I warned everyone on Twitter, saying. I would skip Wednesday - in case you want real-time news 😉
Proud of you for emphasising on quality over quantity💖
I was worried too! I don't do social media so missed the thing about no Wednesday broadcast. I suppose you can't put it on the last/next video in case people watch out of sequence and get confused by "no video next Wednesday". Never mind, you're here now and you are not ill or anything horrid. We DO miss you Justine, I didn't realise how much I look forward to seeing what you are bringing to us each week till you weren't there!
OH Man. I didn't google but I was also wondering what had happened to the Wed video. Not on twitter so missed the warning.
Yes, I was surprised to find myself wondering, too! Justine, that's how you know, you are doing something right) when people miss you when you are gone (luckily for only 1 video!!))
Thank you Justine, for another excellent video! And yes, I have learnt many very useful things listening to you! Xoxo!
Hi Justine! This video about distinguishing good vs. bad quality bags really helped me a lot and I was able to apply it in my most recent bag purchase. It's not very expensive but not cheap either. I really checked all the points that you said in your video - the inside of the bag, the material used, the hardware, the stitching or sewing, and how well it was made. It's also a big plus that the company is homegrown (here in Germany) and started as a family business and value good working conditions. So I would just like to thank you for putting out very informative content. Hopefully, you can discuss good vs. bad quality jeans in the near future. It's part of my daily clothing and which I think is also used by many at majority of times. Again, thank you! Sending some love from Cologne!