Immersed in the know-how of leather since his youngest years, this expert dissects all the models in order to distinguish “expensive illusions” from “real quality”. For the first time in his career, a bag received the “perfect score”.
For some, buying a luxury leather bag seems like a financial investment. And for good reason, the cost of these objects of desire, branded by big houses what’s more, often exceeds four figures – or the amount of a monthly salary. They save for several years before buying the bag of their dreams, without however knowing if the value for money will ultimately be there. Not knowing how to recognize leather craftsmanship, they let themselves be guided by the reputation of the house, the popularity of the model or even the aesthetics of the said object. However, the name of the brand does not necessarily guarantee good value for money, with quality leather and careful finishes down to the seam.
With soon 1 million subscribers on Instagram and 1.4 million on TikTokTanner Leatherstein, a leather expert who dissects luxury bags before the dismayed eyes of leather goods purists, recently revealed the best value for money leather bag. An observation established after having ‘dissected over $50,000 worth of luxury leather goods’ over the past 365 days. Since the beginning of its crash tests in 2018, this bag is the first to explode the 5 pillars evaluated by the expert. After cutting and in-depth analysis worthy of surgical operating theaters, the said model obtained the maximum score in design, know-how, structure and construction of the leather, quality of the material and quality of the tools used, making it the “perfect score bag.”
You might think that it took several decades to rise to the rank of it-bag… nope. It was revealed for the first time to fashionistas during Milan Fashion Week fall-winter 2023. This bag dubbed by Tanner Leatherstein is none other than the “Hug” from the house Ferragamo. In the eyes of the expert, it is “the embodiment of what luxury should be”. Monica Bellucci has also integrated it into her wardrobe.
Meaning “hug” in French, the Hug lives up to its name: its soft, rounded lines recall the delicacy of this physical exchange. It is above all its two straps, imitating a delicate embrace once the Gancini buckles are closed, which have earned it this now iconic name. Made in Italy from calfskin, the Hug benefits from the know-how of the best leather craftsmen and presents qualities that go without saying.
And for those who can’t afford to spend four figures on a room, two more accessible and Frenchier alternatives might just please them. The first is signed The Tannerwith its “Emilie” model in small format, sold for 450 euros. The second, scratched Fleuron Parisis called “Swann Mini” and can be purchased for 465 euros.
