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Which Messenger? [21 vote(s)]

A
23.8%
B
4.8%
C
23.8%
D
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E
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Hermes

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I want to get a large messenger bag for when I'm riding my motorcycle.  I want something leather, sporty, great quality, cool, and possibly funky/fun.

I like old school neutral looks, since I'm on an old school bike...

I will be using it riding this bike with either one of these jackets (the fabric one also has honda in white across the back, and the back of the leather one is embossed with honda and the wing emblem):
Honda Pacifica Ladies Textile Jacket
Honda Women's Madison Leather Jackets

I also wear either of the following boots - frye harness or prada sport:
Prada Sport Boots - Black Soft Leather Tall Boots with Signature Sporty Sole - Casual Must-Have!!!

I will also be wearing the messenger it so it lays flat across my back, but I want to be able to carry it as a purse to go into restaurants, etc. if I get off my bike 
I don't want to break the bank on a bag, since it will get knocked around a lot (the fabric fendi one I've been using has been taking a beating)

Here are some that caught my eye - please let me know what you think, and if you have any other suggestions:

A. I like this one because it's tie dyed suede and in keeping with the 1971ness of the bike, and I'd have to be accepting that it will get banged up, but that's ok:
$350 - suede/leather - antho - don't know the brand
Counterculture Bag

B. I like the studs and ruggedness of this, but not sure I like the shape for my purposes... $288 - leather - linea pelle
style #2077666
C. this is really nice quality and simple - $255 Cole Haan - leather
Cole Haan Dress Penny Flat Messenger Bag

D. Frye harness $395 - would go with my frye boots kinda



E. Vintage-esque rugged leather flap bag $80 (in black)
Vintage Leather Flapover Shoulder Bag
F. Lodis $109 - I'm a big fan of Lodis for work, and this is a good price, but I don't know that I'm in love with the bag....
Lodis Accessories Function Document Bag

G. random leather messenger $150
Urban Leather Messenger Bag
H. Y3 $265 - I love this bag (and the marked down price), but there is no top closure, and I am concerned about things possibly falling out.  However, the bag looks deep enough where it would be unlikely... (I wish I could post the pic on the model, but it doesn't seem to want to paste)



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Marc Jacobs

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I voted for the Cole Haan one, but i like the Frye one, too. I do really like the first Anthro one you posted, but for this purpose you'll probably be best off with a really durable dark leather.

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I love the Anthro one but for it's purpose would probably go with the Frye. I love the Frye boots too smile

-- Edited by luckyclover at 14:48, 2008-07-13

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Chanel

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I'm torn between the random leather messenger bag and the tie dyed one just for the coolness factor. If it were me I'd go with A tie dyed.

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Hermes

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thank you all for your input!

I took another poke around zappos and found this for only $73, and I found a helmet bag too (which I need...)

the beauty of zappos is free ship & return!  I think I feel better about getting this bag dirty - it's pre-dirtified smile

I actually like it a lot - it's leather, funky, and I could carry around off the bike stylishly...

Bedford Stu San Handbag

If I find I don't like it, I can get one of those other bags...

validation comments are welcome wink

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Chanel

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I like the shape of the one you just posted but I'd have to see the finish IRL. I'm going with the Frye as plan B. I think you wear gold more than silver, so the subtle brass hardware feels more you.

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Chanel

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I love the one you picked!

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Hermes

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Suasoria - actually i wear both gold and silver/white gold equally and often mix them, so the hardware color is not too much of a consideration for me.  I do love the frye, but now I'm thinking it might be too cumbersome for off-bike stuff...  My friend has boots distressed in the same way as the bag I bought - it's a cool look imo, plus you can't beat the price!

rlutz - thank you for the validation smile I love it too - it reminds me of the mismatched buttoning of some recent anthro sweaters...



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Gucci

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Very cute.  Good choice!

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Hermes

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I like the one you picked best (but I voted for the Anthro prior to that cause that bag is just so unique, maybe you need it too wink.gif).

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I think I like the one you got too - did you receive it yet? If that doesn't work, my next vote is for the cole haan - just because it has such a classic look I don't think you can go wrong -


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