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Title: Suggestions on full grain leather bags?
Post by: kvwong2014 on October 30, 2018, 04:12:11 PM
Can anyone recommend a brand (famous or not isn't an issue) that uses full grain leather for their products? I am looking for a sling bag and duffle bag. I love unknown brands who produce leather goods that can last a lifetime.
Title: Re: Suggestions on full grain leather bags?
Post by: engkow on October 31, 2018, 09:17:31 AM
You can take a look at Mossimo Dutti
Title: Re: Suggestions on full grain leather bags?
Post by: squasub on November 01, 2018, 10:59:25 AM
if money not an issue, go to etsy website, search for leather product, request for customize leather bag. go for chromexcel or shell cordovan leather
Title: Re: Suggestions on full grain leather bags?
Post by: ajih on November 02, 2018, 10:51:17 AM
we have plenty of leather crafter here in malaysia.. the quality is very good.. i have customed couple of stuff from our local crafter.. search for malaysia leather craftmen on facebook..

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Title: Re: Suggestions on full grain leather bags?
Post by: kvwong2014 on November 02, 2018, 01:06:53 PM
You can take a look at Mossimo Dutti

Thanks for the recommendation. I've checked out their Malaysian website, their sling bags are good, will consider getting them. But they didn't have the kind of carry-on duffle bag that I was looking for.
Title: Re: Suggestions on full grain leather bags?
Post by: kvwong2014 on November 02, 2018, 01:11:08 PM
if money not an issue, go to etsy website, search for leather product, request for customize leather bag. go for chromexcel or shell cordovan leather

Thanks. But I just want a regular commercially available one for now. I am still unsure of what exact specifications I want my bag to have, so I wouldn't know what I want for a custom one.
Title: Re: Suggestions on full grain leather bags?
Post by: kvwong2014 on November 02, 2018, 01:13:07 PM
we have plenty of leather crafter here in malaysia.. the quality is very good.. i have customed couple of stuff from our local crafter.. search for malaysia leather craftmen on facebook..

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Thanks for the advice. Maybe i will get a custom one in the future. But for now, I just want to get one from a store.
Title: Re: Suggestions on full grain leather bags?
Post by: areff80 on November 04, 2018, 05:48:10 AM
I got mine from Massimo Dutti. I am happy happy with the quality.


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Title: Re: Suggestions on full grain leather bags?
Post by: kvwong2014 on November 05, 2018, 11:10:59 AM
I got mine from Massimo Dutti. I am happy happy with the quality.


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I looked at their website, all the products look great. But they didn't have any large leather luggage bags.
Title: Re: Suggestions on full grain leather bags?
Post by: swleong on November 05, 2018, 01:31:16 PM
Satchel & Page  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

I have their leather briefcase and love it to bits!
Title: Re: Suggestions on full grain leather bags?
Post by: kvwong2014 on November 06, 2018, 02:52:01 PM
Satchel & Page  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

I have their leather briefcase and love it to bits!

Wow! I love their Pilot's bag and Gladstone bag. How was your experience purchasing from them? I assume they don't have a physical store in malaysia? If so, how was the delivery? Do these 2 come in black or they only provide brown colours?
Title: Re: Suggestions on full grain leather bags?
Post by: swleong on November 07, 2018, 08:09:10 AM
Satchel & Page  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

I have their leather briefcase and love it to bits!

Wow! I love their Pilot's bag and Gladstone bag. How was your experience purchasing from them? I assume they don't have a physical store in malaysia? If so, how was the delivery? Do these 2 come in black or they only provide brown colours?

I only bought 1 briefcase from them before, and was quite an ok experience, however it takes a while for the briefcase to arrive as it is make-to-order, and they will keep you posted on the status as well.

I believed they only offer brown leather, which in my opinion is the best choice for this kind of leather goods, as it will age much better than other colours. Mine has developed some nice patina on some of the stretch area, which I absolutely loving it.

Note: their leather scent is one of the best i have ever experienced, my entire room been filled up with the scent once i unboxed it. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Suggestions on full grain leather bags?
Post by: colnagolover on April 12, 2023, 10:06:11 AM
On this topic you can also consider the singaporean brand Arden Teal - china made but decent quality -  https://ardenteal.com
they make decent bags and i have one from them which end up my daily use bag - they also carry shoes which are quite good (not good year welted but not too bad for use) - wait for their sales - the bag will be worth it
local leather maker - it really depends on the leather and the design and usability of the bag - i don't really find anything nice locally
in the end, it is the material and workmanship - is the key here -
Title: Re: Suggestions on full grain leather bags?
Post by: jbboy12 on April 25, 2023, 09:23:48 PM
Can try the Longchamp Le Foulonné collection. They have beautiful leather grain bags. Much more affordable than their French counterparts but price point much more competitive.
Title: Re: Suggestions on full grain leather bags?
Post by: jayctx on July 19, 2023, 05:43:43 PM
Can consider tumi, Mont lanci or Hugo boss. For more premium would be Louis Vuitton Gucci bottega Veneta.