Funky, just have to say a MZ Wallace crossbody bag has been on my shopping list for a long time so I'm watching this thread !! Thank you for starting it :-)

I like a couple of the crossbodies and the deluxe large metro tote with crossbody strap... but I am open to other styles that you all recommend.

This is the discontinued/OOS color I like.. pale rose gold

and my second choice (magnet)

I like the mini metro tote in ocean tile

Talk about timing Funky! I have been unable to decide (without actually being able to see in person) between the small metro and medium metro tote in ”magnet”. I can purchase @ Nordstrom online and have free shipping and returns. We are in NH for the weekend and DH just bought me a black bag @ Coach and i picked up a small quilted wallet in ”parchment” @ Kate Spade.

I thought i would forget about the MZW but not after reading your post.

I have plenty of coach bags-- and I still love them-- but the MZW is sooooo light-- and I didn't know it was washable! That increases the value for me!

I just can't decide! Hoping to hear from those who own them to help me decide.

I have a few MZW bags. I have the Gramercy crossbody, and really like it, but looking at the website, it's no longer made.

I am pretty sure I saw the Gramercy crossbody on NM or Nordstrom's sites. What other bags do you have? Any travel totes?

The only bag listed in my order history is the Gramercy tote- 11/20? I did an image search. I can't nail down exactly what others I have except my two favorites and they are OLD!. One is the Paris tote, and one is the woven shopper tote. Both are navy blue. The Paris has a subtle red marking on the handles and the shopper tote has much more; I still love these bags. I have four or five others that I like, but just found them to be a bit heavy (weight wise) to carry. They also all started looking alike after a while?

Funky, thx. You made me pull my MZW bags out of 'storage'. I'm now using my Paris tote and have my shopper tote on standby. They are two of my favorite bags. And, I had forgotten about them.

Funky, I sent you a message....

Thank you, Lascatx .. I responded earlier this morning.

Maddie .. the Paris Tote is such a great and useful size. Glad you were sparked to pull them out!

I am pretty set on the deluxe metro style. I think the crossbody strap in addition to the handles makes it most useful for traveling. Travel will be my primary use and is driving my selection. It is so lightweight and I love that it is washable! Perfect for travel!

For the crossbody, I like a few of them but the larger metro crossbody is my favorite. My travel is on a temp hold so I may wait it out to see if any new colors are released but I do like the magnet color so I may pick up the crossbody today...but the rose gold is so much prettier for summer!

PSA: If anyone else is smitten with the rose gold like I am, Lascatx pointed me to the mini crosby crossbody in rose gold at Saks. I had seen it but I think it is too small for my needs... but maybe it will work for you.

Sorry it wasn't a find for you. Had to try. Paler pinks are usually early spring releases. Perhaps they will do a new variation for 23?

Funky, I ended up placing an order today on the MZW website ( 15% off) for the small deluxe metro tote in magnet. I didnt want that regret of ”shoulda coulda woulda” 😉

Awesome!

I am still on the fence.. it doesn't help that I have been rug shopping. Rug shopping makes me unsure about everything!

I have made a decision also.. it comes with the decision to NOT replace my luggage this year. It isn't clear when I can travel so I just don't want to spend any more time looking.. or money purchasing new luggage.

So this is my current luggage

and i think it wil coordinate well enough with the magnet color MZ Wallace... it isn't perfect but it isn't jarring. I am still between the medium and large metro deluxe-- but pretty sure the medium will be plenty big enough. Also liking the metro crossbody.

Thanks all! @Arapaho-Rd did you decide on one? @Irish2 hope you enjoy your bag!

No I haven't but I do love your magnet and both your choices. It will be acrossbody although I do like the Micro Sutton too which is shown as a crossbody as well.

Thanks @Funkyart! Love your luggage and do think they will play nicely together.

I have basic black luggage and use a large

(for me 😉) black on black longchamps for travel—It has a crossbody strap.

I don't love my luggage but it is in good shape and it will do for now.

I am sure I will love the tote-- so much of what I carry is heavy so I am sure I will appreciate a lightweight bag... and it is a great color for fall! (so I can justify getting the light silver or light rose gold if they return!)

That magnet is a really nice color. I'm always searching for just the right bag for various functions and over the years I've collected quite a few purses, totes, crossbodies and even a belt bag. For travel or when I need a large bag I have a Chelsea tote, a Metro and several Longchamps (nylon and leather). I usually buy dark colors (black, navy, charcoal) but unless the interior is lined in a lighter fabric they're all black holes which can make it difficult to find something. I've finally purchased light gray felt organizer inserts so that everything just doesn't fall to the bottom in a messy pile - and they help add a little structure to the bottom of the quilted Metro and Le Pliage so that it doesn't have a huge sag at the bottom.

Recently I discovered a stretchy band that you can use when traveling to attach your bag to the extended handle on a wheeled suitcase. Some bags come with a back slit that allows you to slip it over the handle. But this band can be used even if your bag doesn't have the back slit.

https://www.rydir.com/

It has never occurred to me to match my purse to my luggage!

I’m generally not a fan of the quilted look but now you’ve got me wanting that cute little crossbody! And because rabbit hole, I have now found and want this too.

And this

And this too

Poshmark is my new favorite place for purses. I got this leather Vince Camuto bag for $29 and have been using it all spring.

@Sueb20, I don't usually like the quilted look either -- but in person, it didn't bother me at all. Any slight hesitation was dismissed because the bags are SO light.. and washable (not just with a wet cloth-- you can literally put them in the washer).

I will be using these for travel only/mostly which is why I wanted them to match or at least coordinate with my luggage. I will be carrying laptop, ipad and likely a change of clothes as well as other typical carryon items. I imagine I will get a lot of use from the crossbody because my daily crossbodies are fairly large.

I have gotten a couple of bags from both Poshmark and ebay. Ive never had an issue but I think they were all NWT. I am in love with the Coach Abby crossbody duffle and have it multiple colors-- and a niece also fell in love with it but wanted a hard-to-find color. Poshmark has been a help in filling my purse closet!

I'm a fan of purse organizers. I don't use the felt ones though, because I throw them in the washing machine. I also put Longchamp nylon bags into the washer- often the dryer- with no problem.

Funny how we all have our likes/dislikes regarding our handbags. I LOVE the quilted look. I used my VB black microfiber large quilted traveler this weekend -it has the outside slip pocket that goes over luggage handle which is very convenient. I received notice that the MZW has been shipped.

^^ I have two purse organizers….of course one is gray and the other black that i use in my larger unstructured bags i.e. burlap & my navy flora Seabag ^^

I donated several Coach bags once i retired and now which I had kept a few because the bags were quality leather (Willis bag).

@ Sueb you made me laugh at ”rabbitt hole”

Sueb - that's the same Chelsea bag that I have, but mine's black. I don't know if it makes a difference to you but they updated the Chelsea after I bought mine with a larger zipper pocket on the outside which makes it easier to put your cell phone or tickets inside.

https://www.thredup.com/featured/125490012?department_tags=handbags&style_tags=totes&featured_item=125490012&referral_code=adwords_pla&iv_=

Kswl - I hope it works out for your DH. I originally bought them for DS and DDIL when they were flying more. DS uses it for his briefcase/laptop bag and somehow shoves a jacket or sweater in there too. My DDIL is usually loaded down with a diaper bag and kid stuff.

Irish - Ah the Willis bag - that was my all time favorite Coach purse and I still have it. Mine was mahogany. I've donated quite a few purses to my local Friends School Thrift Shop and I'm often surprised at the prices they put on them.

I've never bothered to resell them but I have several barely used Coach, Dooney, Kate Spade, Fry etc. bags that DH has given me. I've finally convinced him that I'm very picky about my wallets and bags and would rather pick them myself. Plus he never looks to see if there's a sale somewhere.

I should look on eBay or Poshmark and see what I might get for them.

@Funkyart The MZW has arrived. ( Packaging was very well done -zippers all covered with tissue etc.) Love the color and the bag itself.

I Just packed up three handbags for donation to local church thrift store.

Wow-- that was fast! So glad to hear you love the color and the bag!

I haven't hit submit yet-- Ive been watching for the best combo of discounts and I am back at work now so not as much idle time as I had.

I have an overnight this weekend and wish I HAD submitted my order. I didn't realize they would ship so quickly!