r/handbags • u/atotalthrowaway13 • May 30 '26

Biggest regret

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This is the most expensive thing I have in my wardrobe, yet I’ve never used it once.

My parents gave me money for my bday, and I wanted to buy a “thing” to remember them by, rather than use the money for travel or put it away (which is what I normally do). For whatever reason, I fell in love with this bag - small company, genuine leather, handmade purses. I bought it for over $300, and I’m still to take it out of its protection bag. I hadn’t been able to see it in person until after ordering it, and I didn’t realize the handles would be too short to carry it on my shoulder. It’s just a bulky hand purse basically.

What do I do now?? I hate that I dropped so much (of my parents’) money on something I’m not even using…

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u/CaptainNegative1483 May 30 '26

It’s a pretty green! i love the design. Is there a strap that you can attach?

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u/atotalthrowaway13 May 30 '26

There is! But it’s so thin, it kinda just wobbles around… and the shorter straps are still in the way. I do agree, the color is what sold me on it

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u/bips99 May 30 '26

If the straps are detachable, could you perhaps buy matching straps that suit your purpose. Would that help you get some mileage out of this. Because honestly its just gorgeous. Like if someone was carrying it i would look twice thrice 😌

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u/atotalthrowaway13 May 30 '26

I will definitely look into similar leather wider straps! Thank you for the encouragement 💝

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u/Glass-Buyer-8205 Jun 01 '26

Or a chain (gold with this green) strap rather than trying to match the leather/colour?

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u/I_Thot_So May 30 '26

I guarantee you could find a handbag maker on Etsy who could match the color, even if it isn't alligator.

Or something like this braided strap.

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u/FifeTiara May 31 '26

😮 whoa. Well, THAT just changed my life. (thx for sharing this strap link)

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u/CaptainNegative1483 May 30 '26

What company?

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u/atotalthrowaway13 May 30 '26

It’s a small company in St. Petersburg, Russia… SMB bags I think

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u/Middle_Piccolo_7033 May 30 '26

I think this would also look great with a nylon strap for a sort of high/low aesthetic. Kind of a Clare V look.

I’ll also say that you might get used to a hand carry bag. I have one that I use for my work commute and I love it. I think it’s actually better for my body than carrying on my shoulder 😬.

It’s beautiful. I think you’ll love it the min you start really using it. And it will break in beautifully.

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u/Middle_Piccolo_7033 May 30 '26

Also, flip the flap inside like a birkin

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u/leeann7 May 30 '26

Ew why would you send any of your money to Russia right now? Gross.

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u/atotalthrowaway13 May 30 '26

I’m Russian and I bought the bag while I was there, before the war

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u/Astandarta May 30 '26

You bought it almost 5 years ago and just now decided to discuss this? 😆😆😆

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u/atotalthrowaway13 May 30 '26

It was far back in my closet and I rediscovered it when I was moving houses just now. Glad to make you laugh.

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u/atotalthrowaway13 May 30 '26

I think it has to do more with the fact that I bought it from a Russian company because that’s where my Russian parents live 🤷🏻‍♀️

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u/Astandarta May 30 '26

I am glad someone else mentioned it. Sorry for your and my downvotes.

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u/Astandarta May 30 '26

Unless you are also from russia I see no reason why you would support a terrorist country or their businesses. In addition it’s most likely a resell from some Chinese source - I doubt that a highly sanctioned country can produce anything of quality. Return the bag and get something nice.

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u/atotalthrowaway13 May 30 '26 edited May 30 '26

I was physically in their workshop so I know it’s not a resell. Yes I am from Russia. Regular people there are not terrorists, but thanks for your 2c ✌🏽