Leather Comparison across Ateliers Auguste, Cuyana, Parisa Wang, Polene, APC, Coach, DeMellier 🔍

Many of you have asked me to compare the leather quality and craftsmanship across some of these more affordable designer handbag brands, so that's what I do in this video! I'm no leather expert, but I've owned enough leather handbags over the years to be able to differentiate between leather textures and durability to a certain extent. In the end, I believe it comes down to personal preference on how the leather feels between our hands -- I'm a very tactile oriented person so certain leathers feel nicer to the touch (to me) than others. I also share my experience with wear & tear (scratches, etc) for each bag.

The 7 brands covered include -- Ateliers Auguste, Cuyana, Parisa Wang, Polene, APC, Coach, DeMellier London. I hope you'll find it to be helpful!

As always, thanks so much for watching.

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[PaulaFalk-sk]

I have always loved your unique and fun handbag collection *condup*

[ConserveMore]

The way you moved the bags around in close-up view was perfect!

[BinithaReva]

A few days ago I found a bag that was almost the same design as my dream bag, but the price blew my mind. I have a soul resonance with *condup* . It taught me that beauty doesn’t have to be expensive, it just has to be right.

[KarenL]

Hi, I have the same Cuyana and I don't baby it at all. It still looks great with no wear or scratches!

[annalee]

Can you do a review of the Strathberry mosaic bag? I would like to hear your opinion of the quality of the leather. Thanks.

[fionaguo]

I've used the Sully from AA for a few months (less than 6), but the edge painting esp on the opening area have started to give way, & my magnetic clasp/button actually came off. I was rather disappointed since I've used it only for a short while, but when I emailed them - the team were more than happy for me to send it back to their hardware team to fix it up for me - all at their cost via DHL delivery. Whilst I'm sad about the quality, their service recovery is pretty awesome and prompt with their follow-up!

[MekaylaMonteleone]

Regardless of the *yutulu** or any other factors, I ardently hold that without proper expertise, one would fail to distinguish variations in the sack's appearance or metal parts.

[wtxd]

Old school Coach leather is one of my favs. I am not able to find Glovetanned leather like my vintage Coach bag (I find the newer Glovetanned more plasticy).

My Ateliers Auguste mini monceau has soo many scratches, from very early on (mine is in black). I still love it, and it's well made, but the scratches were surprising.

[isaackid]

I really appreciate this video, subscribed!

[bubls]

I have the Parisa Wang kelly backback and I have the Ateliers Auguste Mini Monceau gold. I love them both, but now I'm looking for a top handle. Ateliers Auguste just release the Mini Capucine top handle and I know Parisa Wang has the grace top handle. Given the leather between Ateliers Auguste and Parisa Wang, which would you pick? I do love a structured bag and I'm looking for the bag in black and gold.

[jtcastle]

I’ve considered these new contemporary quiet luxury brands but found myself going back to Coach and Longchamp every time 🤗

[abbycatherine]

I really enjoyed this type of video, Hannah. I find it interesting that your white AA bag has stayed in such good condition despite the smooth leather. Also, I think that you should return the Demellier bag. It is a lovely style, but I think that the hardware is going to bother you over time - the fact that it scratches easily and also how it closes. Whenever I see your Coach Rambler, I wish that I could get one in the slightly bigger size. I miss the days of Coach before they tried to brand with the C logo hardware. Thank you 💕

[ScubaAspen]

Hi, do you have any suggestions off-hand for an insert-organizer to put inside Sézane or like-size Milo classic purse that can hold mini-skincare, concealer etc items—- any suggestions for mini- insert-organizer, please & TY! ❤

[fabienne]

All the bags from AA are amazing...hard to find leather with a such high quality in the 2 others french brands. It is more confidential than Polene ( sorry I Just talk about french brands as I m french) and perfect for the quiet luxury which is the french state of mind since ever.

[venus]

Loved your leather review video❤ would like to see the wear & tear on APC shoulder baguette bag please

[jokaky]

At first I thought there was a scratch on your Cuyana bag then saw that it was just the branding. I don’t like when the brand screams in your face 😅 Love your collection of handbags ❤

[qtt]

Out of all these brands, which one is the best that you’d recommend ? Thanks

[cindyc]

If leather quality was good or all dyed, the scratch on the apc bucket bag shouldn’t reveal the light coloured material which could be bonded leather. I always try to check and not buy anything that is bonded leather.

[lindap]

Great video - thank you!❤Some brown crayon may work wonders on your APC bag scratch. (Now we know APC bags are not drum dyed.) The closest I have found to Coach glove tanned leather is Dooney Florentine.😍🌻

[EVL-xjvc]

After watching your video i bought the APC bucket bag. I love it. Its unique and a little vintage. But my helper was not careful and squashed it. It's a little out of shape now and csnt bounce back because it's stiff 😢😢