Not so hard to find if you’re willing to spend, say, $900. Or if you don’t mind designers taking great liberties with the notion of what, exactly, a saddlebag is. But if you’re looking for one with a very traditional shape and no unnecessary hardware, and that comes in a color found in nature, and that’s pretty well-made, you might be looking a while. I do like this one from Maison Scotch, though, and the price isn’t battypants.
This J Crew number will run you a bit more, but it could not be a more classic shape. Truly—cliches aside—one of those bags you’ll own forever. In addition to which: it’s impossibly rare to find bags with exactly no hardware, which is a look I love, and when you do they’re usually somebody by super-fancy and truly cost a fortune.
Why do I like the one that truly costs a fortune the best? Sigh.
You are right, a very good bag is hard to find now. I love this classy bag. It is simple yet you know the function is really good!
Coach’s Classic line also has a pretty great saddle bag silhouette in the Patricia. Their City Bag is also timeless, but has more detailing and hardware.
Sometimes you can find vintage Coach bags too. They do seem to last. We like that!
Yes! Vintage Coach is a treasure. I have an early 90s City Bag that I will never part with.
I have J W Hulme’s Legacy Shoulder bag and just love it.
http://www.jwhulmeco.com/Legacy-Shoulder-Bag-p/93114.htm
OMG that one is PERFECT!!!!
I love the look of the J. Crew bag, but not the color. J.W. Hulme bag is lovely!
Classic bag, no unnecessary hardware, normal colors, well-made?
I think this is what you want…
http://www.libaire.net/leather-backpack-rounded-flap.html
or this one:
http://www.libaire.net/leather-backpack-flap-shoulder-bag.html
Disclaimer: no affiliation with Libaire, other than satisfied owner of multple bags.
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