Source for Purse Straps

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I have been wanting some straps to swap out on some of my purses-- and so has my sis. I am looking for the typical wide straps but I also need (soon as possible) a source for some thin straps as well.

Mostly looking for woven straps but it would be nice to have one real leather as well. I know the big river has some -- are there any other sources you have experience with?

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Sueb20

last year

Thank you, Teeda (and thanks Funky for starting this thread). I recently got this vintage Coach bag and I think that strap would be great for it.

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teeda
last year
Etsy has some nice ones. Love this:
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Funkyart
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last year
Yes.. so many on etsy but was hoping someone had a seller they loved just to narrow down the list! There are so many cool designs and so little time LOL!
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RNmomof2 zone 5
last year
I see influencers posting ones from the River.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07K67J72X/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=cassfreehspme-20&linkId=94beec9d215d32cb2cffc741d9583913&language=en_US

This probably won't work, but oh well.
Sueb20
last year
Teeda, love that one. Can you tell us the shop name?
teeda
last year
Here it is Sue:

Woven purse strap
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1929Spanish-GW
last year
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I like the straps at Salt.

https://www.shoppesalt.com

This is the one I bought for a vintage Chanel briefcase.
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Irish2
last year

I have purchased waxed canvas as well as linen and burlap bags from this seller (Janine).

She sells solid color leather straps in regular and crossbody lengths.
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Irish2
last year
@Funkyart the photo with website name did not post …it is Independent Reign based in NYC …she is on Etsy
Funkyart
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last year
Thank you all for the recommendations -- I love the one you bought, 1929spanish! It is pricy but I love the pattern and texture in it. I think I need one!

Thanks for the link, Teeda! And Irish, I will track her down!
Arapaho-Rd
last year
Great question, Funky and I too appreciate the answers. Love the straps shown.
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maire_cate
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I've been looking for a longer strap to use with my Longchamp Le Cuir bag - it has handles and a shoulder strap - but the shoulder strap only has a 14" drop and isn't adjustable. I'd prefer a longer, adjustible strap in leather.

So thanks for posting these sources - I might find what I could use there.
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happy2b…gw
last year
The Coach bag is a wonderful bag on its own but the strap you chose definitely takes it a step above.
teeda
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That is a great bag, and the woven strap seems perfect for it!

ETA: Now I'm tempted to look around for a vintage purse, lol.
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Funkyart
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My Coach bag isn't vintage but my Coach Abby Duffle is one of the bags I'd like to get a strap or two for..

I love the vintage Coach bags ... partially because they are the bags they used to carry when I first discovered them in my 20s/30s. Wahhh! The leather is so much nicer in the older style bags!
Bumblebeez SC Zone 7
last year
Well I ordered two from that Etsy shop, one for me and one is a gift!!
1929Spanish-GW
last year
@Funkyart do you follow any of the vintage coach posters on IG? I have a 1960's bag from my grandma that I finally nailed down some details on, but some of these gals have incredible collections and extensive knowledge.
maire_cate
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I still have my Coach Willis in mahogany. It's relaxing on the top shelf of my closet in a flannel dust bag. It's the only one that I kept. I was amazed that Coach is now selling their vintage bags - they have a Willis for $650.

DH and both boys have Coach briefcases that are over 25 years old and they no longer use them. I should send them that info, or one of the other sites like Posh Mark or Real Real.

https://www.coach.com/products/vintage-willis-bag/CM665-MAH.html?COHNA=true&cid=S_GPLACM665&ogmap=PLA|RTN|GOOG|STND|c|SITEWIDE|Retail|Coach_RTL_Google_PLA_Signal_NA_Brand_National_Pmax_NA_BAU|Shopping_Smart_Brand||18473412937||US&utm_source=google&utm_id=go_cmp-18473412937_adg-_ad-__dev-c_ext-_prd-CM665%20MAH_sig-CjwKCAiAkfucBhBBEiwAFjbkr-5A0NR59qpcWDWU6a015CA4pQTkYlsnDMbwt-EffvpZ5zGJInItBhoCMOMQAvD_BwE&gclid=CjwKCAiAkfucBhBBEiwAFjbkr-5A0NR59qpcWDWU6a015CA4pQTkYlsnDMbwt-EffvpZ5zGJInItBhoCMOMQAvD_BwE
1929Spanish-GW
last year
Wow-Coach is so copied that most resale is low unless were looking at bags from the 60’s/70’s. I have a 2001 Patricia listed - good,not excellent - sitting at $54. I wouldn’t pay $650, even if it was authenticated by Coach Inc.

Side note, the Willis bag was my favorite and I still couldn’t bring myself to pony up the $198 for it😂
Irish2
last year
That was my favorite Coach bag too.

It was in black …long gone now 🙄
Irish2
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My other favorite for summertime was this straw bag that DH bought for me @ Nordstroms …didn’t keep that either
Funkyart
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last year
Oh yes.. I loved the Willis too. I just couldn't just the cost at the time. I don't follow the vintage pursers on IG. I have more than enough bags and in fact, I really need to clean some out. Much as I do love the vintage bags, they are heavy!

Irish2, I love that straw bag!
1929Spanish-GW
last year
They are crazy heavy!
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Funkyart
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last year
Ive become a wimp since carrying my new MZ Wallace bag. I want all bags to be that light!
Bumblebeez SC Zone 7
last year
The two I ordered from Etsy came today in there lovely. My phone doesn't allow me to edit so I'm going to say they are lovely!.

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