Thank you for watching this (incredibly long) video, everyone! I felt the need to mention I've been airing out this bag since I got it (over two weeks now) and it STILL SMELLS 😩 But what do you think about Teddy Blake? Was I being too harsh? And are there other brands you'd like me to review?
Definitely not too harsh. Many of these kind of brands are promoting themselves as an alternative to the high end luxury brands. With that you assume that you are getting a product that at least has comparable quality leathers and craftsmanship. Teddy Blake’s response to leads me to believe that they are lying on their website.
Thank you for this! 🐧 I am so tired of watching luxury purse lovers give such glowing reviews for these non-luxury internet brand purses that they received for free. It’s so phony. Thank you for maintaining your honesty and integrity even as your channel (justifiably) grows!
Oh, my pet hate with all these ‘influencers’ is the tatty jewellery they all try to flog. I had to sit thru over 9 minutes on some girls vlog and the vlog was only about 20 minutes. I gave up actually- never seen such tat in all my life - going on about them being gold plated - every piece! Big deal, Claire’s Accessories are gold plated but sell for about £1.99 and will last a couple of days. These influencer pieces are about 25 quid each. Do they think we all came down with the last shower. They are welcome to make their money any way they choose but they’ve no conscience and no loyalty to their followers. I now cancel them and don’t watch anymore. In these hard times we cannot afford to be ripped off. I am a jewellery seller myself - vintage only fortunately and I always point out everything when I’m selling ….
Yup. It looks so pretty and expensive on RUclips but when I received my Teddy Blake it’s TJ Maxx quality to me. I paid $500 for mine and I regretted it.
I sent Teddy Blake an email about 5 years ago regarding the fact they sent me a bag in poor condition that I paid for and influencers get theirs free. Now they are gifting resellers with free bags more than once, and usually the reseller sells them. I bought 4 bags from them when they first started online and then I bought the poor condition bag and they did take it back, but I am done.
For that price point, I’d much rather shop at Tory Burch. I recently bought the Tory Burch Fleming and it’s absolutely gorgeous. I’ve considered purchasing from Teddy Blake throughout the years but there’s something about the brand that’s lacking for me that I couldn’t quite put my finger on. Thanks for this review! I’d hate to waste money on a bag, no matter the price point.
Yes on taking apart the bag. 🙌 It’s definitely more informative and beneficial for your audiences than gifting it. I’m sure viewers will much appreciate the truth of how these bags are actually made of. 🐧🐧🐧
So glad you did a review on Teddy Blake! Truly appreciate all the points you pointed out! The hardware does look and sound low quality. The leather definitely looks plasticky on screen. The problem with companies like Teddy Blake is they can’t simply claim to be a luxury bag company because they want to. Let’s face it, leather and labor cost are not that much, often it’s the brand value that we are paying, and companies like Teddy Blake do not have that 😅 Can we please do Polene next? 🙈
I do t know what Teddy Blake bag you received it must be a knock off because I own two Teddy Blake bags and they are very high quality luscious leather gorgeous structure bags There is no possible way if your bag feel or looks like plastic it is a Genuine Teddy Blake bag. Sorry you got a knock off
🐧 After seeing all the raving reviews going on for years, it's nice and refreshing to hear a different story. The bad smell would be an immediate dealbreaker for me even without the other issues. I think for young women or girls who have never owned a 200$ bag, this might pass as "luxury", but indeed, when you know better, this doesn't past the test. Thanks for your honest opinion and thorough review!
I’ve been a handbag enthusiast for many years now and have always found the different types of “leather” I’ve encountered rather confusing. I had to go by instinct with what feels good or not good - smell is definitely an important factor. If it stinks, it’s bc the material used stinks! I’ve watched your other vids so I want to thank you for explaining the different kinds of “leather” that’s being peddled to us by handbag makers. I totally agree that a $750 bag should be able to pass the scrutiny that that kind of price tag deserves. So many luxury/handbag RUclipsrs out there are gushing over bags and sound like sales ppl doing it. I followed many through the years and have bought bags bc of their recommendation. But then months later when they do their “bags I’ve sold” vid tag, well guess what? The same bags they gushed over and swear were perfect they have now sold. I accept fully that ppl have the right to change their minds, but if you do a video hardselling your purchase (as if to convince us just how amazing your taste is), only to back out of it without even acknowledging just how wrong and misleading you were before, that just makes me question your honesty and intention. For example, one RUclipsr said she sold her LV Lockme BB bag bc it was too heavy and went on chapter and verse why it was heavy - from the thick leather to the hardware and chain straps - all the things she had gushed at how beautiful those things all were and NOT A WORD abt the weight when she first reviewed it. Review, not unboxing! So now I don’t follow any of those ppl anymore! The worst are the ones with heaps of money (or credit cards) who do one haul after another. It’s just one purchase after another without really being honest about the products they buy. I hate the ones that don’t even know the size, leather type/materials, or color of the items they buy. It’s just “look at what I just bought” kind of mentality. But the most terrible are ppl who talk abt their bag but you only show the actual bag 20% of the entire vid. 80% of of their faces. The RUclipsrs I now watch are ppl who actually have something intelligent to say about the item/s they have. Thank you for adding your intelligent observation and opinion into the conversation about handbags. Would really like to hear your opinions abt Marc Jacobs’ The Tote Bag and Longchamp’s leather collections - I have them but don’t agree they are of such “amazing” leather quality as everyone on RUclips is saying. Since you asked, I give you 🐳😁
*BEWARE* Please be careful with purchasing any Teddy Blake products. The products are faulty and the bags will fall apart after using twice. I have Ava bag and the company refuses to do anything about the hardware closures that literally fell off of my bag!
Watched it all! 🐧 I am pretty much over the sponsored/gifted bags etc given to RUclipsrs who then give an over the top positive glowing review for what seems like a kind of basic and cheap handbag that you could get on a clearance table at Macy's for $49. I only own one Coach Outlet bag, I think it was about $115 or something, and I actually really like it, it was a good value for me. We need to stop putting Italy up on a pedestal when it comes to manufactured goods. For example, there's luxury being made in Romania now. It really varies by BRAND, not by country.
I own many lux bags except for Hermes, somehow. But, the most worn bag is a Coach. for that price point, I think that Coach has done an amazing job. They deliver the value that I have promised to deliver.
Thank you! I had been on the fence about Teddy Blake due to the price vs. quality and the moment you showed it here and mentioned the smell I am so glad I recently purchased a Kors from eBay for under $200 for true leather that I actually like for this Fall. I love Dior but I can’t afford it, however it’s important for those of us who spend $200-500 on bags we need to know about brand quality issues like this. Appreciate it.
Omg that company response though! Apparently the person who contracted the web content designer did not inform the rest of the employees that the leather is “ethically sourced.” That’s really bad.
Thank you for accepting the bag and doing this video. I wish they had offered the bag to you 3 months ago and had this review. I purchased one and was so disappointed. I agree with all your points including the box which came damaged just like your packaging.
Thank you so much for this video! I’ve never been attracted to TB simply because I’m not a fan of expensive dupe brands and heavy influencer pushed items. I own some vintage Coach bags and an outlet bag from 2010 and I will say the vintage quality is unmatched! Excited for the Coach leather series. 🐧
This was fascinating! 🤔 You know I was gifted an Ava bag by Teddy Blake and I genuinely love it! Mine has that rich leather upholstery new car smell and the leather is thick and gorgeous. All the stitching and glazing are perfect, and the removable lock is weighty; I was so impressed with what I received that I was actually planning on buying another in a different colour. I have to say when you whipped yours out I thought it looked pretty cheap. Maybe there's something in the design? It would be very strange for there to be such a wild difference but what you received and what I received look like they came from different places. OMG the comms you got were questionable, to say the least! Thank you for being so upfront with your review! 😘
🐧. So interesting. Yes to taking it apart! It doesn’t surprise me just because Teddy Blake has always looked cheap. I’d love you to do similar reviews if other heavily influencer marketed bags like Senreve, Polene, etc.
I really appreciate your transparency with this review. I feel it was so honest and I hope you don't feel bad about it. The response from the company is outrageous. And honestly I would never purchase bags from this company. This bag literally looks like it came from Marshall's or T.J. Max...🐧🐧🐧
🐧 I’ve considered a Teddy Blake bag for a couple of years but couldn’t pull the trigger at that price point. Glad I didn’t. Would love a review of Senreve and Polene. I do own bags from them but would love to learn more about their quality. Also, another vote to cut it open!
I know my comment is a year after your review and things can change. Also, I'm commenting on a different bag. Recently, I was watching Autumn B and happened to see the Teddy Blake Bella on her shelf. She confirmed it was a TB Bella and wrote that she loved it. I had been eyeing the 9 inch green mock croc. I just received it and my box was pristine, the leather smells amazing and I was very happy with the bag. Hopefully quality has improved. I have a nice collection of bags and I am very happy to add this Bella to my collection.Thanks for your honesty.
Thank you for being honest and upfront! Please don’t apologise for what you’re doing when it comes to your review of a bag or handbag company. I watched your video as I have been contemplating TB for years and of course seen the prices skyrocket (as every brand has) they have a new item called the Gemma bag which I was looking at purchasing. Your integrity has brought you another subscriber - thank you for time, effort and experience to inform your viewers and subscribers. You are so much appreciated. 🐧 As you asked if there is any other brand you could speak of I have one as I am considering purchasing the Coach Top Handle Rogue, which cannot be purchased in the USA (I don't understand why as it is a USA brand?!) anyhow, the cost is £650 approx USD 705, if you could give your thoughts. Thank you.
I know I said I was waiting to watch, but you know I have no chill. Lol! So the entire time I’m sitting here thinking “why a tomato?” Oh! It’s because it’s made in Italy….? Nope it’s an Apple for “New York”. Lol 🤦🏻♂️ great review!! 🐧
I appreciate your truly honest opinion of this bag. I think you have made great points about the quality and the stitching is a give away that there wasn't care taken to sew the bag properly. I am a person who is sensitive to odors and I would return anything I purchased if there was a chemical odor. Your review will save others from possible purchase mistakes. Again, thank you for the honest review.
Thanks for your honest review. I feel like bags that are gifted to influencers are not good quality, or at least not the quality they claim to have. Yes, a review on the Polene and Senreve would be very helpful. Their quality does seem to be better than Teddy Blake. 🐧🐧
I like polene, and wish I would be gifted a bag to review. I bought one with my own money and do really like it in terms of quality - I wish that a few tiny design features were different, but the quality is there.
I like the Polene bags I have, and I appreciate that they have their own designs. But, I’m very curious about the leathers the use and if CWQ thinks the price point is appropriate for the quality.
I own polene numero neuf and I am very picky on what nag I add to my collection. I am happy they did not disappoint because I normally don't deter from the two fashion house I like.
I got this bag from Teddy Blake, I agree with your assessment. My bag did not smell, but strap same defect, rough inside of bag. I really got it for to try out the shape. Never have used any of my 3 Teddy Blake bags, got 9 inch B like, 10 inch K like, then this tote bag. After i got tote, decided it was not the brand for me. Paid around $350 to $400 for each bag. Learned a lesson on that I should of sent them back. I am not one to send things back, just try and learn from my mistakes. Never really looked at it in side of the tote, if I did i wouldhave probably returned. . I appreciate your opinions on this. I have never been tempted to buy another one. Now with Coach, coach outlet always tempted. Love Coach, Rebecca Minkoff, and Think Rolyn. Really enjoy your Channel and info on leathers.
The marketing around this brand reminds me a lot of start-up-esque, "transparent pricing," direct-to-consumer watch brands like Valuchi. A lot of posturing on "affordable luxury," "ethical" practices and "quality" materials but zero transparency. It's centered around making the buyer feel like they're "hacking the system" or discovering some secret great deal when in reality it's only a tier above glorified drop-shipping.🐧 Also would love to see a Polene review! Mine smelled fantastic haha
Thank you for this thorough video! I haven’t been interested in Teddy Blake but as there was a point when many luxury RUclipsrs seemed to be advertising these I watched this video out of curiosity 😆 I’m kind of shocked of all the information you shared in this video; quite eye-opening!
WHATTT?! thats crazy!!!! So i bought the 11in ava bag around 2 years ago, in a nude pink croc embossed leather with gold hardware. The inside is a swade. My bag smelled amazing!! It actually smelled so good it still smells like a beautiful high quality leather even 2 years later. The leather wasn't an issue at all for me but the hardware was The hardware on the front of the bag is actual hardware but the zippers are plastic as well as the crossbody strap hardware. That was my main complaint about the brand-- i just felt they went cheap with that. I have noticed, they never sell those bags at full price. I think i paid around 450? I can't remember now. The packaging wasn't beat up with mine and the style of my bag doesn't have a ton of stitching but it looks great on mine. Amelia rose closet has the same bag as mine and she really liked hers as well. Maybe its the style or maybe they have gone cheap the last year or so i have no idea. I'm not gonna lie that bag does look super cheap, and i completely trust your judgment-- but its weird the bag i got was totally different, but it was basically the complete opposite style to your bag and leather finish. I definitely won't be buying anymore though. Also, mine has worn really well its basically brand new look wise but i find croc embossed leather to be much more durable. I would see if they would let you send that bag back and send you another one!
Thank you so much! I loved how you broke down every aspect of the bag and gave your brutally honest review! And that email response from them was hilarious. It says a lot about the company 😏
Thank you for the detailed and honest review! I’m so glad you got a chance to review it and use your leather knowledge to explain in depth of your supporting reasons. I agree that The Kip looks and feels much better. Sad that sellers are hiding behind technical leather terms to give a more prestigious image and sell at a higher price tag.
🐧What a delight to see a long video from the Leather Professor! I was looking into this brand a while back. All the videos were glowing reviews from tiny channels. Even while watching them, I had a feeling that the bags are plasticky and very stiff for leather. The creators even mentioned that the strap clasp you attach to the bag is plastic! Talk about security when the clasp can just break off! Not to mention the wear of the metallic look. I've heard that apparently there are underground sweatshops in Italy these days. I take everything made there with a grain of salt, especially if the price is low for what it is.
Thank you for your honesty! I love bags but currently I can only purchase one or two contemporary bags a year. Or maybe a vintage luxury piece if my budget allows. I've browsed TB's site before, almost falling for the hype. But something in my gut always held me back. I'll stick with Coach, Marc Jacobs and Rebecca Minkoff.
I love this video, I love how honest you are. Your channel will have longevity because you are genuine and tell us the truth. Your authenticity will outlast the other ‘RUclipsr/influencers’ who do positive videos even if they don’t believe it. Thank you again and stay true to your subscribers. We very much appreciate it!! Esp with your deep knowledge of leathers and craftsmanship! What do you think of Furla bags?
The Teddy Blake bag is probably not made in Italy as we typically understand that term. Under Italian law, a bag can have only minor finishing work done there and still be labeled “Made In Italy.” The bag is likely 99% made in China by slave labor and then sent to Italy for the final work. As an aside, you should care that a bag is made in China, regardless of the quality. China is the world’s largest violator of human rights and the CCP has some stake in every business operating in the country. Further, at least a small percentage of the money you spend for each item made in China goes to build up the Chinese military, which is no friend of the people of the US or our democratic allies.
Thank you for doing this honest video! I know it’s hard to choose what bags are offered to us for our reviews, and I’m like you, I make sure they know it’s going to be honest. You’re totally right, where do they get away with this price point? I wonder if the other styles are this caliber?
Can you make honest unsponsored videos on Polene, Parisa Wang, and Senreve. All of these bags are always with "glowing" reviews but influencers are always gifted these bags so I feel like they don't want to talk bad about the bag - so unfortunately we get a biased review. I've ordered a couple bags from one of the above bags and noticed that the stitching was jaggedy 🐧
@@AMarie_USA Be careful. I read a post of a belt purchase from Polene. Soon after wearing it, she said the buckle fell off. Polene told her she couldn’t return it because she had used/worn it.
@@fayeb.5855 I had an issue with a bag I bought. Polene would not allow me to return the bag, but they did fix the bag and pay for shipping to and from Spain.
🐧. I totally agree the points you made about the quality of the materials. Companies who are sustainable and have high ethical values have it branded EVERYWHERE because it’s a big deal to them. I feel Teddy Blake makes items for people who want luxury goods but have never had luxury goods so they assume no one will know the difference. I would love to hear more honest non-sponsored opinions there’s not enough of it in the luxury community.
Thank you so much for this honest and informative video. Can you please do a similar video on Polene and Senreve. I bought a Senreve based on the numerous wonderful reviews from diffrent influencers and I have to say- that bag didn't work out for me at all, so having someone doing a real and honest reviews is very refreshing- Thank you for your courage and integrity.
That company response to your inquiry was SO SUS 🙃 You are right, this bag looks like a TJ Maxx, Marshalls or Ross bag but for a premium price.. Thanks for the extensive review, its what we need to know when brands are asking these prices. Teddy Blake had intrigued me but I had hesitated due to their pricing and relatively unknown status. I would echo the other commenters who would like to see unsponsored reviews for other heavily pushed brands such as Polene, Parisa Wang, Handbag Resort, Strathberry and more.
Dang! 🐧 Slice that open and let us see her guts 😂. Love the honest and well researched feedback ❤❤. Personally I’m curious about Mulberry and Strathberry just because I get ads or hear about those the most and I like especially the esthetic of the Strathberry bags. And I’ve spent too much on vintage Chanel lately 😅
Thank you for doing such a thorough review of this bag and comparisons to better quality bags for the price point.ikr you, I found very little information about the company that didn’t sound like it was regurgitated from the same press release and/or company FAQ. I recently heard about them and was looking at their bags, but I felt a bit of unease about those unanswered questions, too, like what they mean by “ethically sourced” and the type of materials they use. This video gave me enough information to go in a different direction. Thank you again so much, and yes-a video on Polene and other sponsored/repped brands would be awesome. Don’t know if you’ve heard of Coccinelle, but I got a bag from them a couple of years ago that I like, but now I’m wondering if that was as good quality as I thought it was. I’ll have to get it out and look a little closer now after watching your review of this Teddy Blake one. 🐧🐧🐧
Wow, this bag doesn’t even look worthy of being sold at TJ Maxx 😩 Thank you for your honest review. I kind of had a feeling that the quality of Teddy Blake bags would be average at best. I have always wondering about Polene and also Aspinal of London (idk if that is an influencer brand but I hear about it a lot on YT). Also their email response… just WOW. Yeah I definitely do not trust them now lol. 🐧
Thank you for the honest review. I think coach probably has the best leather out of contemporary brands... maybe you can do a video on contemporary brands with the best quality leather. I found that Tory Burch and Kate Spade are a "mixed bag" when it comes to their leather. LOL 🐧
I do love watching you for the simple fact is you know what you’re talking about and you tell it as it is. Coach has been caught up in a limbo they may have created with the addition of bags produced for the outlet. Sometimes they are cute. But quality does suffer a bit. Though I have bought bags there for my girls when they were in middle and high school. They loved those back packs. I have found out that sometimes in the back they have items from the retail store if you ask. I’ve found a few great bags like that.
Take a scalpel to it! We want to see what the quality of the leather is! I love videos that dissect these kinds of details. I really enjoyed this video!
I’m coming in late, but if possible I would love to see you take a scalpel to the material. Not only for you to learn more about the leather itself, but also for me to learn in general. ❤ love your channel! 🐧
Thank you so much for this video. I have purchased two bags from Teddy Blake both were influenced by youtube videos of people I watched often and still watch. My first purchase was made on December 5, 2019, a bucket bag the Eliza Vitello 12” Black with red interior, smooth calfskin for $329, it shipped December 31, 2019. My second purchase was made on August 8, 2021 the Bella Vitello 12” Nude in smooth calfskin for $329 with a 30% discount so I paid $299 and it didn’t ship to me until October 18, 2021. Both times the packaging was wonderful and the bags are gorgeous and very well made. I still have and use the Bella but the bucket bag was a gift for a cousin of mine. Both have held up very well. That bag they sent you is terrible, I’m shocked and am wondering if something is going on at their factory or if the quality has anything to do with what has happened in the world the past few years. Hearing their response concerning ethically made caused my heart to drop into my stomach. I am extremely disappointed but grateful for that information. Thank you again for your bravery in creating this video for us. 🐧
🐧 made it to the end. Thank you for such an in depth review and honest opinion. I saw a TB up close years ago before I was familiar with the brand and immediately thought “huh a fake Birkin”. I got a closer look and saw the branding and later looked into the brand. The bags just look cheap to me. I would sooner buy a coach outlet piece! Great review 😊
Oh my I laughed out loud!!! Where did you find the info about ethically sourced leather??? 🐧 good for you to email them to ask-their reply reveals so much!
🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧To be fair, I was making dinner. LOL. Thank you for this. I was thinking of buy a TB Kelly dupe, to hold me until I can afford my dream bag. I will now be purchasing a vintage trapeze shape top handle secondhand. $400 is a lot of money to spend on a bag, and you have highlighted they myriad of reasons this brand is not worth the $$$.
Hello! I really commend you for doing this type of video and give me your honest opinion. I enjoyed the whole thing even the little future you segment. Sorry I couldn’t find the penguin emoji.💜
🐧Just when I was thinking of purchasing a Teddy Blake bag for my birthday. The part that tripped me up was their response asking you to show them WHERE it says that they're ethically sourced. Sir/ma'am you don't know what it says on YOUR COMPANY WEBSITE????? Great video as usual.
You can certainly say this about so many bags, in particular Coach outlet bags- their sale price looks great compared to their suggested retail which is a joke
Coach boutique has bags comparable to most luxury brands. Not so for the outlet bags which are made just for outlet with lesser quality materials. The vintage Coach bags are comparable to Hermes.
🐧 Thank you! I’ve always wondered about Teddy Blake but back when they were doing Hermès dupes. But I was never interested in buying a dupe. Given the quality of the bag you received I’m disappointed in other RUclipsrs who have recently put up sponsored content or glowing reviews on gifted bags. Maybe their bags were better??? Idk. Anyway I feel that I can trust your content more. I would like to see Polène and Senreve. I do like Polène but I only have one bag and it’s an unusual looking bag (I have Número Un Nano). I was happy with the price I paid, packaging was great, and shipping was speedy all the way from Spain to Southern California. Ordered it early Friday morning and received it it the following Monday. I’m not too enthusiastic about Senreve’s style but still interested in a review. I think they’re a bit pricey but they always seem to be having a sale. I don’t think I’ve ever seen Polène on sale but I’ve heard they offer free shipping from time to time. I paid for shipping and I thought it was reasonable. Yes take the bag apart! Why give away a bag that still smells after two weeks? And it’s not a bag that you would spend your money on. Even if you weren’t taking it apart it might be better to put it in the donation pile rather than do a giveaway. Though why subject anyone else to that smell? 🤔
I've been sooooo curious on this brand, but I judge bags on how they look aged on preloved sites. These don't look great preloved, but because of influencers folks have bought them. I've always wondered what an actual customer thought of them especially at this price point.
I honestly think they send the best quality bags to bigger RUclipsrs and hope that it being free was enough for you (and other small channels) to overlook the flaws. I knew that the way they priced things was sketchy but what showed us and their response to you just solidified that for me. I appreciate your review. I will say that it’s okay to just admit a bag is bad quality, though. A flaw or two can happen yet this is just plain bad. It’s important to protect consumers from spending money on such bad quality. If anyone has a problem with that, it’s their problem. Thank you so much for your honesty!
I never understood why people look down on Coach. I love your review, and yes, please keep reviewing these brands. I like to try new brands, but I still want a quality product. 🐧 You are appreciated.
I’m Just like you, attention to detail is very important! Doesn’t matter what you’re selling. I refused to use a local opticians because the name over the shop had the apostrophe in the wrong place and I thought, if they can’t get their sign right - how can I possibly trust them with my eyes ….
So I have one but I bought it 2nd hand and I like it but the lining is not that great, I don't have any issues with it but I would not buy it even at the sales price, I did find value at my 2nd hand price and would buy another one. I do wonder at all the great reviews when I never see the reviewers buy another one. I got mine at 50 dollars plus shipping tax, and my honest thoughts it's only worth 100 and I am being generous.
🐧 Wow, that was brutal in the most polite way possible! Lol. Thank you for the honest review, I am amazed by your knowledge on leathers and bag construction. It's very refreshing, because there are a ton of influencers out there who do "reviews" that are basically "wow, it's pretty" or "I don't like it", or "it feels luxurious". That tells us nothing! You are very specific and definetely know your stuff.
🐧 I would love to see an honest review of Polene or Senreve. At one point I thought about both but never went for them because I just don’t trust the reviews from people who have been gifted those bags and like Teddy Blake, the price is just too high to roll the dice - even for contemporary. When it comes to contemporary, I’d rather buy Coach or Tory Burch or Marc Jacobs because I can check them out in person first.
🐧🐧🐧 Thank you for your honesty and NEVER apologize for being yourself! I never really noticed this brand and will not be purchasing anything from them. I will stick to my brands and it is crazy the pricing for the bag. I think everyone will agree to tear it apart because as sweet as you are to want to do a giveaway I don't think anyone wants it... especially with the smell you keep mentioning 🤢
Thank you for your honest review. I was always skeptical of Teddy Blake bags based on the photos that I’ve seen on resell sites. Even though I have a Polene bag and love it, I would love to see your opinion. 🐧
Teddy Blake is having a 70 percent off sale at the moment. I was going to try to buy one and thank you so much for your comments. I am going to try to find one at Winners here in Canada as I've found a few here before, once in a blue moon. The price will be much better than the website even at 70 percent off. I appreciate your honest opinion.
Oooh, if you still have that bag I wonder if you could send it to that guy who cuts open handbags and reviews the materials. It'd be super cool! It's so disappointing about Teddy Blake, I always thought they were kind of weird even before I saw this video. Thank you for your honest review 💖💖💖💖
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Thank you for watching this (incredibly long) video, everyone! I felt the need to mention I've been airing out this bag since I got it (over two weeks now) and it STILL SMELLS 😩
But what do you think about Teddy Blake? Was I being too harsh? And are there other brands you'd like me to review?
Definitely not too harsh. Many of these kind of brands are promoting themselves as an alternative to the high end luxury brands. With that you assume that you are getting a product that at least has comparable quality leathers and craftsmanship. Teddy Blake’s response to leads me to believe that they are lying on their website.
You are not harsh! Keep telling the truth! 👍🏼♥️
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Thank you for this! 🐧 I am so tired of watching luxury purse lovers give such glowing reviews for these non-luxury internet brand purses that they received for free. It’s so phony. Thank you for maintaining your honesty and integrity even as your channel (justifiably) grows!
Oh, my pet hate with all these ‘influencers’ is the tatty jewellery they all try to flog. I had to sit thru over 9 minutes on some girls vlog and the vlog was only about 20 minutes. I gave up actually- never seen such tat in all my life - going on about them being gold plated - every piece! Big deal, Claire’s Accessories are gold plated but sell for about £1.99 and will last a couple of days. These influencer pieces are about 25 quid each. Do they think we all came down with the last shower. They are welcome to make their money any way they choose but they’ve no conscience and no loyalty to their followers. I now cancel them and don’t watch anymore. In these hard times we cannot afford to be ripped off. I am a jewellery seller myself - vintage only fortunately and I always point out everything when I’m selling ….
Also Omgosh Urban Revivo is SOOO overhyped by influencers and it makes me want to unsubscribe to so many people 🙄
Thank goodness 😅 the truth and i agree ☝️
Yup. It looks so pretty and expensive on RUclips but when I received my Teddy Blake it’s TJ Maxx quality to me. I paid $500 for mine and I regretted it.
I sent Teddy Blake an email about 5 years ago regarding the fact they sent me a bag in poor condition that I paid for and influencers get theirs free. Now they are gifting resellers with free bags more than once, and usually the reseller sells them. I bought 4 bags from them when they first started online and then I bought the poor condition bag and they did take it back, but I am done.
For that price point, I’d much rather shop at Tory Burch. I recently bought the Tory Burch Fleming and it’s absolutely gorgeous. I’ve considered purchasing from Teddy Blake throughout the years but there’s something about the brand that’s lacking for me that I couldn’t quite put my finger on. Thanks for this review! I’d hate to waste money on a bag, no matter the price point.
Tory Burch has much better quality. The Fleming bag is one of my favorites.
Yes on taking apart the bag. 🙌 It’s definitely more informative and beneficial for your audiences than gifting it. I’m sure viewers will much appreciate the truth of how these bags are actually made of. 🐧🐧🐧
So glad you did a review on Teddy Blake! Truly appreciate all the points you pointed out! The hardware does look and sound low quality. The leather definitely looks plasticky on screen. The problem with companies like Teddy Blake is they can’t simply claim to be a luxury bag company because they want to. Let’s face it, leather and labor cost are not that much, often it’s the brand value that we are paying, and companies like Teddy Blake do not have that 😅 Can we please do Polene next? 🙈
Would love for you to do a review on Polene!
And senreve
Leather and labor for almost every bag is not about 200€ i'd say. You just pay the brand.
@@ingafalkenstein4221 It is so true, leather is actually not an expensive material 🙈
I do t know what Teddy Blake bag you received it must be a knock off because I own two Teddy Blake bags and they are very high quality luscious leather gorgeous structure bags
There is no possible way if your bag feel or looks like plastic it is a Genuine Teddy Blake bag.
Sorry you got a knock off
🐧 After seeing all the raving reviews going on for years, it's nice and refreshing to hear a different story. The bad smell would be an immediate dealbreaker for me even without the other issues. I think for young women or girls who have never owned a 200$ bag, this might pass as "luxury", but indeed, when you know better, this doesn't past the test. Thanks for your honest opinion and thorough review!
I’ve been a handbag enthusiast for many years now and have always found the different types of “leather” I’ve encountered rather confusing. I had to go by instinct with what feels good or not good - smell is definitely an important factor. If it stinks, it’s bc the material used stinks! I’ve watched your other vids so I want to thank you for explaining the different kinds of “leather” that’s being peddled to us by handbag makers. I totally agree that a $750 bag should be able to pass the scrutiny that that kind of price tag deserves. So many luxury/handbag RUclipsrs out there are gushing over bags and sound like sales ppl doing it. I followed many through the years and have bought bags bc of their recommendation. But then months later when they do their “bags I’ve sold” vid tag, well guess what? The same bags they gushed over and swear were perfect they have now sold. I accept fully that ppl have the right to change their minds, but if you do a video hardselling your purchase (as if to convince us just how amazing your taste is), only to back out of it without even acknowledging just how wrong and misleading you were before, that just makes me question your honesty and intention. For example, one RUclipsr said she sold her LV Lockme BB bag bc it was too heavy and went on chapter and verse why it was heavy - from the thick leather to the hardware and chain straps - all the things she had gushed at how beautiful those things all were and NOT A WORD abt the weight when she first reviewed it. Review, not unboxing! So now I don’t follow any of those ppl anymore! The worst are the ones with heaps of money (or credit cards) who do one haul after another. It’s just one purchase after another without really being honest about the products they buy. I hate the ones that don’t even know the size, leather type/materials, or color of the items they buy. It’s just “look at what I just bought” kind of mentality. But the most terrible are ppl who talk abt their bag but you only show the actual bag 20% of the entire vid. 80% of of their faces. The RUclipsrs I now watch are ppl who actually have something intelligent to say about the item/s they have. Thank you for adding your intelligent observation and opinion into the conversation about handbags. Would really like to hear your opinions abt Marc Jacobs’ The Tote Bag and Longchamp’s leather collections - I have them but don’t agree they are of such “amazing” leather quality as everyone on RUclips is saying. Since you asked, I give you 🐳😁
I thought this was an excellent video! It's nice to see a RUclipsr who is HONEST!
*BEWARE* Please be careful with purchasing any Teddy Blake products. The products are faulty and the bags will fall apart after using twice. I have Ava bag and the company refuses to do anything about the hardware closures that literally fell off of my bag!
I'm so sorry to hear that!!
Totally makes sense. Their hardware closures look cheap.
Watched it all! 🐧 I am pretty much over the sponsored/gifted bags etc given to RUclipsrs who then give an over the top positive glowing review for what seems like a kind of basic and cheap handbag that you could get on a clearance table at Macy's for $49. I only own one Coach Outlet bag, I think it was about $115 or something, and I actually really like it, it was a good value for me. We need to stop putting Italy up on a pedestal when it comes to manufactured goods. For example, there's luxury being made in Romania now. It really varies by BRAND, not by country.
I definitely wouldn't buy another Coach. Bad quality.
I own many lux bags except for Hermes, somehow. But, the most worn bag is a Coach. for that price point, I think that Coach has done an amazing job. They deliver the value that I have promised to deliver.
Thank you! I had been on the fence about Teddy Blake due to the price vs. quality and the moment you showed it here and mentioned the smell I am so glad I recently purchased a Kors from eBay for under $200 for true leather that I actually like for this Fall. I love Dior but I can’t afford it, however it’s important for those of us who spend $200-500 on bags we need to know about brand quality issues like this. Appreciate it.
Omg that company response though! Apparently the person who contracted the web content designer did not inform the rest of the employees that the leather is “ethically sourced.” That’s really bad.
Thank you for accepting the bag and doing this video. I wish they had offered the bag to you 3 months ago and had this review. I purchased one and was so disappointed. I agree with all your points including the box which came damaged just like your packaging.
Thank you so much for this video! I’ve never been attracted to TB simply because I’m not a fan of expensive dupe brands and heavy influencer pushed items. I own some vintage Coach bags and an outlet bag from 2010 and I will say the vintage quality is unmatched! Excited for the Coach leather series. 🐧
This was fascinating! 🤔 You know I was gifted an Ava bag by Teddy Blake and I genuinely love it! Mine has that rich leather upholstery new car smell and the leather is thick and gorgeous. All the stitching and glazing are perfect, and the removable lock is weighty; I was so impressed with what I received that I was actually planning on buying another in a different colour. I have to say when you whipped yours out I thought it looked pretty cheap. Maybe there's something in the design? It would be very strange for there to be such a wild difference but what you received and what I received look like they came from different places. OMG the comms you got were questionable, to say the least! Thank you for being so upfront with your review! 😘
I'm glad you're happy with your bag! But now I'm thoroughly confused 😂 why is mine so terrible??
@@classicswithaquirk it's a really good question! Should I send you mine to do a comparison?
@@StyledByGwenny listen, if you’re serious, I would totally be down
Edit: I promise not to scalpel your bag 😂
🐧. So interesting. Yes to taking it apart! It doesn’t surprise me just because Teddy Blake has always looked cheap. I’d love you to do similar reviews if other heavily influencer marketed bags like Senreve, Polene, etc.
I really appreciate your transparency with this review. I feel it was so honest and I hope you don't feel bad about it. The response from the company is outrageous. And honestly I would never purchase bags from this company. This bag literally looks like it came from Marshall's or T.J. Max...🐧🐧🐧
🐧 I’ve considered a Teddy Blake bag for a couple of years but couldn’t pull the trigger at that price point. Glad I didn’t. Would love a review of Senreve and Polene. I do own bags from them but would love to learn more about their quality. Also, another vote to cut it open!
I know my comment is a year after your review and things can change. Also, I'm commenting on a different bag. Recently, I was watching Autumn B and happened to see the Teddy Blake Bella on her shelf. She confirmed it was a TB Bella and wrote that she loved it. I had been eyeing the 9 inch green mock croc. I just received it and my box was pristine, the leather smells amazing and I was very happy with the bag. Hopefully quality has improved. I have a nice collection of bags and I am very happy to add this Bella to my collection.Thanks for your honesty.
Thanks for your honest review. Its so rare to see an honest review from an influencer, especially when they are marketing a sponsored product.
Thank you for being honest and upfront! Please don’t apologise for what you’re doing when it comes to your review of a bag or handbag company. I watched your video as I have been contemplating TB for years and of course seen the prices skyrocket (as every brand has) they have a new item called the Gemma bag which I was looking at purchasing. Your integrity has brought you another subscriber - thank you for time, effort and experience to inform your viewers and subscribers. You are so much appreciated. 🐧 As you asked if there is any other brand you could speak of I have one as I am considering purchasing the Coach Top Handle Rogue, which cannot be purchased in the USA (I don't understand why as it is a USA brand?!) anyhow, the cost is £650 approx USD 705, if you could give your thoughts. Thank you.
I know I said I was waiting to watch, but you know I have no chill. Lol! So the entire time I’m sitting here thinking “why a tomato?” Oh! It’s because it’s made in Italy….? Nope it’s an Apple for “New York”. Lol 🤦🏻♂️ great review!! 🐧
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I appreciate your truly honest opinion of this bag. I think you have made great points about the quality and the stitching is a give away that there wasn't care taken to sew the bag properly. I am a person who is sensitive to odors and I would return anything I purchased if there was a chemical odor. Your review will save others from possible purchase mistakes. Again, thank you for the honest review.
Thanks for your honest review. I feel like bags that are gifted to influencers are not good quality, or at least not the quality they claim to have. Yes, a review on the Polene and Senreve would be very helpful. Their quality does seem to be better than Teddy Blake. 🐧🐧
I like polene, and wish I would be gifted a bag to review. I bought one with my own money and do really like it in terms of quality - I wish that a few tiny design features were different, but the quality is there.
I like the Polene bags I have, and I appreciate that they have their own designs. But, I’m very curious about the leathers the use and if CWQ thinks the price point is appropriate for the quality.
I own polene numero neuf and I am very picky on what nag I add to my collection. I am happy they did not disappoint because I normally don't deter from the two fashion house I like.
I got this bag from Teddy Blake, I agree with your assessment. My bag did not smell, but strap same defect, rough inside of bag. I really got it for to try out the shape. Never have used any of my 3 Teddy Blake bags, got 9 inch B like, 10 inch K like, then this tote bag. After i got tote, decided it was not the brand for me. Paid around $350 to $400 for each bag. Learned a lesson on that I should of sent them back. I am not one to send things back, just try and learn from my mistakes. Never really looked at it in side of the tote, if I did i wouldhave probably returned. . I appreciate your opinions on this. I have never been tempted to buy another one. Now with Coach, coach outlet always tempted. Love Coach, Rebecca Minkoff, and Think Rolyn. Really enjoy your Channel and info on leathers.
The marketing around this brand reminds me a lot of start-up-esque, "transparent pricing," direct-to-consumer watch brands like Valuchi. A lot of posturing on "affordable luxury," "ethical" practices and "quality" materials but zero transparency. It's centered around making the buyer feel like they're "hacking the system" or discovering some secret great deal when in reality it's only a tier above glorified drop-shipping.🐧
Also would love to see a Polene review! Mine smelled fantastic haha
Thank you for this thorough video! I haven’t been interested in Teddy Blake but as there was a point when many luxury RUclipsrs seemed to be advertising these I watched this video out of curiosity 😆 I’m kind of shocked of all the information you shared in this video; quite eye-opening!
Thanks so much for this review. Could you also do a review on Polene Paris bags?
Fantastic and informative video. Thank you for being so honest . I really enjoyed it. I totally agree that it does NOT look like a $700 or a $400 bag.
I’m just here to vote for the scalpel! This is an amazingly honest review and thank you for doing so!
WHATTT?! thats crazy!!!! So i bought the 11in ava bag around 2 years ago, in a nude pink croc embossed leather with gold hardware. The inside is a swade. My bag smelled amazing!! It actually smelled so good it still smells like a beautiful high quality leather even 2 years later. The leather wasn't an issue at all for me but the hardware was
The hardware on the front of the bag is actual hardware but the zippers are plastic as well as the crossbody strap hardware. That was my main complaint about the brand-- i just felt they went cheap with that.
I have noticed, they never sell those bags at full price. I think i paid around 450? I can't remember now.
The packaging wasn't beat up with mine and the style of my bag doesn't have a ton of stitching but it looks great on mine.
Amelia rose closet has the same bag as mine and she really liked hers as well. Maybe its the style or maybe they have gone cheap the last year or so i have no idea.
I'm not gonna lie that bag does look super cheap, and i completely trust your judgment-- but its weird the bag i got was totally different, but it was basically the complete opposite style to your bag and leather finish. I definitely won't be buying anymore though.
Also, mine has worn really well its basically brand new look wise but i find croc embossed leather to be much more durable.
I would see if they would let you send that bag back and send you another one!
Thank you so much! I loved how you broke down every aspect of the bag and gave your brutally honest review! And that email response from them was hilarious. It says a lot about the company 😏
Thank you for the detailed and honest review! I’m so glad you got a chance to review it and use your leather knowledge to explain in depth of your supporting reasons. I agree that The Kip looks and feels much better. Sad that sellers are hiding behind technical leather terms to give a more prestigious image and sell at a higher price tag.
Please dissect this bag!! Even on the screen, the Teddy Blake bag looks cheap. 🐧🐧 Would love to see your review of Polene and/or Senreve.
🐧What a delight to see a long video from the Leather Professor!
I was looking into this brand a while back. All the videos were glowing reviews from tiny channels. Even while watching them, I had a feeling that the bags are plasticky and very stiff for leather.
The creators even mentioned that the strap clasp you attach to the bag is plastic! Talk about security when the clasp can just break off! Not to mention the wear of the metallic look.
I've heard that apparently there are underground sweatshops in Italy these days. I take everything made there with a grain of salt, especially if the price is low for what it is.
Thank you for your honesty! I love bags but currently I can only purchase one or two contemporary bags a year. Or maybe a vintage luxury piece if my budget allows. I've browsed TB's site before, almost falling for the hype. But something in my gut always held me back. I'll stick with Coach, Marc Jacobs and Rebecca Minkoff.
I love this video, I love how honest you are. Your channel will have longevity because you are genuine and tell us the truth. Your authenticity will outlast the other ‘RUclipsr/influencers’ who do positive videos even if they don’t believe it. Thank you again and stay true to your subscribers. We very much appreciate it!! Esp with your deep knowledge of leathers and craftsmanship!
What do you think of Furla bags?
Thank you for the honest truth!!! YES please cut it open and lets see what it is really made of!!! LOVE your honestly!
The Teddy Blake bag is probably not made in Italy as we typically understand that term. Under Italian law, a bag can have only minor finishing work done there and still be labeled “Made In Italy.”
The bag is likely 99% made in China by slave labor and then sent to Italy for the final work.
As an aside, you should care that a bag is made in China, regardless of the quality. China is the world’s largest violator of human rights and the CCP has some stake in every business operating in the country. Further, at least a small percentage of the money you spend for each item made in China goes to build up the Chinese military, which is no friend of the people of the US or our democratic allies.
Thank you for doing this honest video! I know it’s hard to choose what bags are offered to us for our reviews, and I’m like you, I make sure they know it’s going to be honest. You’re totally right, where do they get away with this price point? I wonder if the other styles are this caliber?
Yes to cutting the bag open! Thank you for being so honest x
Can you make honest unsponsored videos on Polene, Parisa Wang, and Senreve. All of these bags are always with "glowing" reviews but influencers are always gifted these bags so I feel like they don't want to talk bad about the bag - so unfortunately we get a biased review. I've ordered a couple bags from one of the above bags and noticed that the stitching was jaggedy 🐧
It sounds like Polene bags are good but their return policy isn’t.
Polene has a bag on my list of must have’s. I’ve watched reviews but I trust this channel the most.
@@AMarie_USA Be careful. I read a post of a belt purchase from Polene. Soon after wearing it, she said the buckle fell off. Polene told her she couldn’t return it because she had used/worn it.
My review on Polene wasn't glowing - the style was nice, but many of their bags have design features that are truly inconvenient or "off the mark"
@@fayeb.5855 I had an issue with a bag I bought. Polene would not allow me to return the bag, but they did fix the bag and pay for shipping to and from Spain.
🐧. I totally agree the points you made about the quality of the materials. Companies who are sustainable and have high ethical values have it branded EVERYWHERE because it’s a big deal to them. I feel Teddy Blake makes items for people who want luxury goods but have never had luxury goods so they assume no one will know the difference. I would love to hear more honest non-sponsored opinions there’s not enough of it in the luxury community.
Thank you so much for this honest and informative video. Can you please do a similar video on Polene and Senreve. I bought a Senreve based on the numerous wonderful reviews from diffrent influencers and I have to say- that bag didn't work out for me at all, so having someone doing a real and honest reviews is very refreshing- Thank you for your courage and integrity.
That company response to your inquiry was SO SUS 🙃 You are right, this bag looks like a TJ Maxx, Marshalls or Ross bag but for a premium price..
Thanks for the extensive review, its what we need to know when brands are asking these prices. Teddy Blake had intrigued me but I had hesitated due to their pricing and relatively unknown status. I would echo the other commenters who would like to see unsponsored reviews for other heavily pushed brands such as Polene, Parisa Wang, Handbag Resort, Strathberry and more.
Dang! 🐧 Slice that open and let us see her guts 😂. Love the honest and well researched feedback ❤❤. Personally I’m curious about Mulberry and Strathberry just because I get ads or hear about those the most and I like especially the esthetic of the Strathberry bags. And I’ve spent too much on vintage Chanel lately 😅
Thank You for your honest opinion! Yes please cut the bag up to see about the leather!🐧
You did an amazing job and I, for one, deeply appreciate your integrity! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Thank you so much!
@@classicswithaquirk It appears I forgot this: 🐧
Good to hear an honest review finally- so many clearly biased Teddy Blake reviews on RUclips. 🐧
Yes, could you take apart the bag so we can see the material and construction. The more info the better. Thank you
And for years I have contemplated buying a Teddy Blake, now not so much 😐
Thank you for doing such a thorough review of this bag and comparisons to better quality bags for the price point.ikr you, I found very little information about the company that didn’t sound like it was regurgitated from the same press release and/or company FAQ. I recently heard about them and was looking at their bags, but I felt a bit of unease about those unanswered questions, too, like what they mean by “ethically sourced” and the type of materials they use. This video gave me enough information to go in a different direction.
Thank you again so much, and yes-a video on Polene and other sponsored/repped brands would be awesome. Don’t know if you’ve heard of Coccinelle, but I got a bag from them a couple of years ago that I like, but now I’m wondering if that was as good quality as I thought it was. I’ll have to get it out and look a little closer now after watching your review of this Teddy Blake one. 🐧🐧🐧
🐧Make more videos like that. We really appreciate you honest and (leather) knowledgeable opinion!
Dissect the bag! I’d love to see!
Wow, this bag doesn’t even look worthy of being sold at TJ Maxx 😩 Thank you for your honest review. I kind of had a feeling that the quality of Teddy Blake bags would be average at best. I have always wondering about Polene and also Aspinal of London (idk if that is an influencer brand but I hear about it a lot on YT). Also their email response… just WOW. Yeah I definitely do not trust them now lol. 🐧
Thank you for a real opinion with details and explanations!
Seen a few videos of yours however the pure honesty of this review has just made me subscribe! Thank you 🐧
Thank you for the honest review. I think coach probably has the best leather out of contemporary brands... maybe you can do a video on contemporary brands with the best quality leather. I found that Tory Burch and Kate Spade are a "mixed bag" when it comes to their leather. LOL 🐧
Love this idea for a video 👍
Or did you already do this video and my memory is foggy
I do love watching you for the simple fact is you know what you’re talking about and you tell it as it is. Coach has been caught up in a limbo they may have created with the addition of bags produced for the outlet. Sometimes they are cute. But quality does suffer a bit. Though I have bought bags there for my girls when they were in middle and high school. They loved those back packs. I have found out that sometimes in the back they have items from the retail store if you ask. I’ve found a few great bags like that.
The "take the scalpel to it" idea sounds good to me!
🐧I have been curious about the brand but had thought they were overpriced. I appreciate your honest and detailed review and comparison!
Take a scalpel to it! We want to see what the quality of the leather is! I love videos that dissect these kinds of details. I really enjoyed this video!
Tanner Leatherstein does this :-)
🐧 😂 watched the entire hour and totally appreciate this type of content!
On another note, could you please review Strathberry next?
I’m coming in late, but if possible I would love to see you take a scalpel to the material. Not only for you to learn more about the leather itself, but also for me to learn in general. ❤ love your channel! 🐧
🐧 😮 an honest review 🙊
Thank you so much for this video. I have purchased two bags from Teddy Blake both were influenced by youtube videos of people I watched often and still watch. My first purchase was made on December 5, 2019, a bucket bag the Eliza Vitello 12” Black with red interior, smooth calfskin for $329, it shipped December 31, 2019. My second purchase was made on August 8, 2021 the Bella Vitello 12” Nude in smooth calfskin for $329 with a 30% discount so I paid $299 and it didn’t ship to me until October 18, 2021. Both times the packaging was wonderful and the bags are gorgeous and very well made. I still have and use the Bella but the bucket bag was a gift for a cousin of mine. Both have held up very well. That bag they sent you is terrible, I’m shocked and am wondering if something is going on at their factory or if the quality has anything to do with what has happened in the world the past few years. Hearing their response concerning ethically made caused my heart to drop into my stomach. I am extremely disappointed but grateful for that information. Thank you again for your bravery in creating this video for us. 🐧
🐧 made it to the end. Thank you for such an in depth review and honest opinion. I saw a TB up close years ago before I was familiar with the brand and immediately thought “huh a fake Birkin”. I got a closer look and saw the branding and later looked into the brand. The bags just look cheap to me. I would sooner buy a coach outlet piece! Great review 😊
Such an informative and interesting video! Would love to see a review of Polene and Strathberry🐧
Oh my I laughed out loud!!! Where did you find the info about ethically sourced leather??? 🐧 good for you to email them to ask-their reply reveals so much!
🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧To be fair, I was making dinner. LOL. Thank you for this. I was thinking of buy a TB Kelly dupe, to hold me until I can afford my dream bag. I will now be purchasing a vintage trapeze shape top handle secondhand. $400 is a lot of money to spend on a bag, and you have highlighted they myriad of reasons this brand is not worth the $$$.
Hello! I really commend you for doing this type of video and give me your honest opinion. I enjoyed the whole thing even the little future you segment. Sorry I couldn’t find the penguin emoji.💜
🐧Just when I was thinking of purchasing a Teddy Blake bag for my birthday. The part that tripped me up was their response asking you to show them WHERE it says that they're ethically sourced. Sir/ma'am you don't know what it says on YOUR COMPANY WEBSITE????? Great video as usual.
You can certainly say this about so many bags, in particular Coach outlet bags- their sale price looks great compared to their suggested retail which is a joke
Coach boutique has bags comparable to most luxury brands. Not so for the outlet bags which are made just for outlet with lesser quality materials. The vintage Coach bags are comparable to Hermes.
Scalpel - yes absolutely!!!
Love this and love your work. Keep doing these great reviews! Material, craftsmanship and transparency!
Thanks for doing this video! I have often considered them back when they did the Birkin dupes. I just never pulled the trigger!
Thank you so much for your review and honesty😊 I love your channel❤
🐧 Thank you! I’ve always wondered about Teddy Blake but back when they were doing Hermès dupes. But I was never interested in buying a dupe. Given the quality of the bag you received I’m disappointed in other RUclipsrs who have recently put up sponsored content or glowing reviews on gifted bags. Maybe their bags were better??? Idk. Anyway I feel that I can trust your content more.
I would like to see Polène and Senreve. I do like Polène but I only have one bag and it’s an unusual looking bag (I have Número Un Nano). I was happy with the price I paid, packaging was great, and shipping was speedy all the way from Spain to Southern California. Ordered it early Friday morning and received it it the following Monday.
I’m not too enthusiastic about Senreve’s style but still interested in a review. I think they’re a bit pricey but they always seem to be having a sale. I don’t think I’ve ever seen Polène on sale but I’ve heard they offer free shipping from time to time. I paid for shipping and I thought it was reasonable.
Yes take the bag apart! Why give away a bag that still smells after two weeks? And it’s not a bag that you would spend your money on. Even if you weren’t taking it apart it might be better to put it in the donation pile rather than do a giveaway. Though why subject anyone else to that smell? 🤔
Thank you for your honesty.
I've been sooooo curious on this brand, but I judge bags on how they look aged on preloved sites. These don't look great preloved, but because of influencers folks have bought them. I've always wondered what an actual customer thought of them especially at this price point.
I honestly think they send the best quality bags to bigger RUclipsrs and hope that it being free was enough for you (and other small channels) to overlook the flaws. I knew that the way they priced things was sketchy but what showed us and their response to you just solidified that for me. I appreciate your review. I will say that it’s okay to just admit a bag is bad quality, though. A flaw or two can happen yet this is just plain bad. It’s important to protect consumers from spending money on such bad quality. If anyone has a problem with that, it’s their problem. Thank you so much for your honesty!
🐧 Appreciate the honest review! Would love to see you dissect it and share. Would love to see review of Polene, senreve and strathberry!
🦊 I don't have a penguin emoji, but hopefully a fox will suffice! 🙃🧡
I never understood why people look down on Coach. I love your review, and yes, please keep reviewing these brands. I like to try new brands, but I still want a quality product. 🐧 You are appreciated.
I’m Just like you, attention to detail is very important! Doesn’t matter what you’re selling.
I refused to use a local opticians because the name over the shop had the apostrophe in the wrong place and I thought, if they can’t get their sign right - how can I possibly trust them with my eyes ….
🐧 I'd love to hear your views on Polene. I'm not interested in buying either brand, but this was so informative.
Legend says, Teddy Blake went out of business/bankrupt after this review 💀 RIP Teddy Blake 😂 (Also...🐧)
So I have one but I bought it 2nd hand and I like it but the lining is not that great, I don't have any issues with it but I would not buy it even at the sales price, I did find value at my 2nd hand price and would buy another one. I do wonder at all the great reviews when I never see the reviewers buy another one. I got mine at 50 dollars plus shipping tax, and my honest thoughts it's only worth 100 and I am being generous.
I just found your channel, and I am obsessed. What an incredible, in depth breakdown!! Excited to see more!! 🐧
🐧 Wow, that was brutal in the most polite way possible! Lol. Thank you for the honest review, I am amazed by your knowledge on leathers and bag construction. It's very refreshing, because there are a ton of influencers out there who do "reviews" that are basically "wow, it's pretty" or "I don't like it", or "it feels luxurious". That tells us nothing! You are very specific and definetely know your stuff.
I agree! And we are leaning so much from her in the process!
🐧 I would love to see an honest review of Polene or Senreve. At one point I thought about both but never went for them because I just don’t trust the reviews from people who have been gifted those bags and like Teddy Blake, the price is just too high to roll the dice - even for contemporary. When it comes to contemporary, I’d rather buy Coach or Tory Burch or Marc Jacobs because I can check them out in person first.
🐧. Not too harsh at all. I appreciate your honest reviews.
🐧🐧🐧 Thank you for your honesty and NEVER apologize for being yourself! I never really noticed this brand and will not be purchasing anything from them. I will stick to my brands and it is crazy the pricing for the bag. I think everyone will agree to tear it apart because as sweet as you are to want to do a giveaway I don't think anyone wants it... especially with the smell you keep mentioning 🤢
Thank you for your honest review. I was always skeptical of Teddy Blake bags based on the photos that I’ve seen on resell sites. Even though I have a Polene bag and love it, I would love to see your opinion. 🐧
Teddy Blake is having a 70 percent off sale at the moment. I was going to try to buy one and thank you so much for your comments. I am going to try to find one at Winners here in Canada as I've found a few here before, once in a blue moon. The price will be much better than the website even at 70 percent off. I appreciate your honest opinion.
Oooh, if you still have that bag I wonder if you could send it to that guy who cuts open handbags and reviews the materials. It'd be super cool! It's so disappointing about Teddy Blake, I always thought they were kind of weird even before I saw this video.
Thank you for your honest review 💖💖💖💖
Thank you!!! I really needed an HONEST and EDUCATED opinion.
Thanks for the honest review! Have you heard of Zadig & Voltaire? 🐧
I was thinking of getting Teddy Blake, thanks for the input. I do hope you make a review about polene and demelier