4 bags. 4 designers. 4 reviews.

Over the last couple of years I have been trying to acquire 4 specific crossbody purses: black with silver, black with gold, brown with silver, and brown with gold. Upon purchasing my latest purse, I realized that I finally have them all! (No...not a Pokemon reference...) I figured that with these combos, I would have a bag to go with any outfit. The ones that I have are all crossbody bags by four different designers: Tory Burch, Kate Spade, Rebecca Minkoff, and Coach. Here a quick review of what I think about the bags/designers.

1. Tory Burch Logo Clutch (found here) This is my most recent purchase. I've been wanting it for a while and couldn't turn down a Black Friday deal the site was having. It's great quality in my opinion. The chain strap does make this bag pretty heavy but not to the point of being uncomfortable. My main dislike is the fact that there's NO DEPTH to this bag (see second picture)! It hardly holds anything and can seem bulky even with a few small items. My other complaint is the lack of magnetic closure. The logo is heavy and weighs down the flap, but I think some sort of closing mechanism would be better. It is a great night out bag tho. Would I recommend it? Yes tho it doesn't hold a lot.

2. Kate Spade Crossbody (similar here and here) Unlike my Tory Burch bag, this one is a softer leather and doesn't have as much structure. It has three compartments--two zipped and one between those compartments (see second picture) and holds a surprising amount. The second picture was taken right after I got the bag (1 year ago), and it's easy to see how much this bag has worn down. I did use it quite a bit but already noticed some wear after a short amount of time. For the price, I expected it to last longer. Would I recommend it? No. I like the style but not the quality. 

3. Rebecca Minkoff Mini M.A.C. Clutch (here) I'm just going to be blunt with this one and say, "No. Don't do it!" It was all the hype for a while, but it is sooo not worth it. The chain is surprisingly heavy, your hair can easily get caught in the chain and/or studs, and it wears like crap. I actually called the company about this one when I noticed the leather cracking (see second picture). They just told me, "Use a leather protectant." Too late for that obviously. It only has one compartment but holds a decent amount for its size. Least favorite of all four of these bags. Would I recommend it? No! Spare yourself and your money! 

4. Coach Crossbody/Mini Tote (similar here and here) I have no complaints about this bag. In fact, I have a lot of praise! I haven't purchase a Coach purse in years as I was never impressed by their quality in the past. Their seams would come undone, the fabric/leather would wear easily, etc. When I saw this bag, I was in love! They really upped their game and pay attention to the smallest details. Even the studs are embossed with their name. This bag is made with a crossgrain leather. It doesn't seem to scratch easily and holds shape very well. This bag is a little bulkier but holds a ton (see depth in picture 2)! Like the Kate Spade, there are 3 compartments (see picture 3) making organizing easy. I definitely use this one the most, but it has held up very well so far. Would I recommend it? YESYESYES!

So there's that. The good thing about all of these designers is that they're often on sale. I didn't purchase any of these bags at full price. I purchased the Tory Burch and Rebecca Minkoff bags from their online stores while they were having seasonal/holiday sales. The Kate Spade and Coach bags were found at Von Maur on a sale rack. 

Hopefully that was useful. These reviews don't necessarily depict my overall views of the designers listed, but I think it is a good reflection of their quality.

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