Before I found my One True Purse in Paris, my go-to brand was Tignanello. The leather is incredibly soft and lasts just this side of forever.
(Unfortunately, one of the things I love about my One True Purse is that is has no brand markings at all, so I have no idea how to Google for it.)
Oooh, Jess, do you have a pic of your Paris purse?
Calli, do you live near a Marshalls or TJ Maxx? They have a good selection of well-made (including the Sac) handbags, at huge discount.
Hmm - I could take one. Gimme a sec.
Calli, I like the second one best, and I second that TJ Maxx and Marshalls have great purses.
OTP - front [link]
OTP - back & side [link]
I found it in this awesome teeny shop on Ile Saint-Louis. The only tag inside says "MADE IN FRANCE."
Wow, that is one cool bag! I love angles and the way it opens!
I am in love with my current bag: [link] Nice thing is that it looks silly (which I like) but is made of really nice leather (which I also like).
Not as cool as the Paris OTB, though.
That is a nifty bag, Jessica.
I have both a Marshalls and a TJMaxx within shopping distance. But I've never shopped for handbags there. I'm leaning toward one of the Sacs, too, so I'll have to swing by and see what they have in stock. Thanks!