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    Stella McCartney Felt and Plastic Bag

    By · On August 13, 2007

    August 13, 2007

    Stella McCartney Felt and Plastic Bag
    Fashion designer and PETA supporter Stella McCartney is known for never using leather or fur in her work, and most of the time you will see her plastic bags retailing for (around) $1k+.

    One of the newest bags from her fall 2008 stock is this Felt Purse. The body of the bag is dressed in felt with shiny plastic trim and also features multi easy-access compartments and a small detachable purse (on a chain) with two small handles and buckle detail.

    I do really love the style of Stella McCartney bags, but sometimes I just wish that they were made of different materials. Seriously the bag is made of Felt, as in the type of material that is probably stickered on the bottom of the chair you are sitting on to prevent from scuffing your wood floors (image of felt pads). And the trim is plastic. Is that wrong of me to say, “I’m more of a leather fan then of plastic?� I mean especially when it comes to me spending over $1k for bag. You can buy a plastic bag anywhere for way-way-less. But of course it wouldn’t be as functional and cute as the Stella Bags.

    What do you guys think? Are you a fan of Stella’s vegetarian-friendly Felt and Plastic Purse?

    > This daytime essential can be found at net-a-porter where it retails for $1,250. Check it out.

    • Currently living is Seattle, Jennifer started BagBliss the bag blog in November 2004 and TheFashionRow in 2007. She has been part of the Fashion editorial space for almost nine years specializing in Designer Handbags.

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    • tina

      no. no. no. i would never waste my money on a stella bag. are you kidding me? for a plastic and felt bag?! haha. i would rather get a balenciaga city or something from louis vuitton.

    • gloria sanders

      I hate to say it but the only reason why her bags are so expensive is because she is the only handbag designer who designs for vegetarians. But for use non-vegi’s, I so see what you are saying and agree, I need leather. Plastic, especially patent plastic looks cheap to me. And felt, is even cheaper.
      I say nay.

    • Jessica Klaus

      I’m a vegetarian. So I vote yay.

    • Mrs.Lafleire

      I have always felt this way. Stella gets a yay for design and functionality. But a nay when it comes to material.

    • laura w.

      quote from Tina: “i would rather get a balenciaga city or something from louis vuitton.”
      Exactly what I was thinking….

    • tBF’er Dior

      Well, I would never spend that much on one of her bags. I would rather get a previous season for only like $200.

    • bene

      It’s not that different from the LV mono/damier bags which are mostly plastic, most of which are more than $1000.

    • Mrs.Lafleire

      Bene – Yes and No. That is true, but LV is a long established highend designer that has been around for decades producing classic bags. Stella, only a couple years. And her bags have no strong forever-classic features.

    • Missy

      I actually bought this bag (from Net-A-Porter which is my favorite web store) and it’s an absolute keeper. I first saw it in her store in NYC and did not know the patent detail was synthetic until told. It’s not trendy at all–on point and modern but I expect to where it for many years. Her patent-effect tote is absolutely stunning.

      I purchased a Jas MB bag last spring (also at NAP) which is all leather but I like my Stella bag even more.

      I see no reason not to spend money on a synthetic product–if the craftmanship is good then the material shouldn’t matter all that much.

    • http://styleosophy.wordpress.com styleosophy

      I say she should pay me for even looking at that bag. I think it’s a sad commentary when the only reason one can justify paying $1 k for a bag is because it’s VEGAN??!!!! I don’t get it. You are not going to eat the bag, you are going to carry the bag. All you are paying for is the opportunity to carry her name on your arm.

    • megan

      I love Stella. I love that I don’t have to sacrifice fashion for values. Keep up the good work Stella! There will be more and more “green divas” as people become informed.