Vintage St Michael

So when I’m on the hunt for some good old fashioned quality made vintage Marks & Spencer where do I head? My local carboot, a charity shop, eBay, not quite... actually my Mother.

So my Mum collects bags like I collect nostalgia. She has at least a good 50…going on 100. Usually not to my taste, but yesterday I found a real blast from the past in this real leather navy blue bag.





I’m unsure how old this bag is, I’m thinking late 80’s/early 90’s, I can’t ever remember my mum using this, but it does show a little use. Inside I found an old M&S green carrier bag. Well it is one of her favourite shops after all!



I love how it’s completely practical as well as stylish. M&S are real ones for style and function in my book. Two straps- my dream bag.

She said I could have it straight away and I just had one of those moments where I wanted to transfer contents of my old handbag immediately into this one.

Comments

  1. Alex8 July 2010 at 15:18

    Ooh that's lovely. I'm such a fan of old M&S stuff as it's always so well made you know it'll last forever.

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  2. Em x8 July 2010 at 15:48

    Thats really nice, will be good with summer dresses and in winter too x

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  3. heartshapedbruise.8 July 2010 at 17:04

    That's a gorgeous bag - I love the colour.
    I picked up a bag yesterday in town, & got excited because of the double straps - my friend thought I'd lost my mind so I'm glad it's not just me that appreciates these things :)

    www.heart-shaped-bruise.blogspot.com

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  4. Jazzabelle8 July 2010 at 18:08

    woah, i'd love to see your mum's collection! this bag is beautiful! oh, and thank-you for bringing 'st michael' to my attention, i wasn't aware this was m&s, so now i know i will be buying something good quality if i see it on the label :)

    love, jazzabelle. xxx

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  5. E is for Eleanor9 July 2010 at 20:07

    That bag is gorgeous! I need a navy bag in my life. And I remember those green m&s bags! :o I'm getting old.

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  6. Jen10 July 2010 at 20:12

    I love that bag! Vintage M&S is always a winner. x

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  7. Anonymous11 July 2010 at 03:21

    i adore this bag! how wonderful.
    x.

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