I don’t mind paying these people the money they deserve for their brilliant craftsmanship. The problem is that the luxury brands are charging ridiculous prices and keeping most of it. I’m sure they’re not paying these craftsmen what they deserve. Excellent video, thank you Tanner.
The crazy thing too though, is that on top of that, the luxury brands aren’t really providing quality items anymore. The quality for Chanel, Louis Vuitton and more, are not great. Yet their price increases so frequently.
@@tanner.leathersteinomg that's terrible!! After watching your channel I really reconsidered my stance on these and came to the conclusion that I'd much rather buy a good quality bad from the leather craftsmen than from any luxury brand out there
@@tanner.leatherstein My hope is that Ubrique can come out of the shadows on the global scale that luxury brands have. I'd rather buy direct than pay for branding. The luxury brands abandoned the town in crisis so the only fair outcome is for them to create an independent industry comprised of their own brands without a middleman. With the support of those with a platform such like yourself, they can reach the quality minded consumers who would support them in droves. Let's make "Made in Ubrique Spain" as known and respected as the Made in Italy label. They deserve to receive credit for their expert craftsmanship.
I find people have been brainwashed to believe that luxury means logo. When in fact it is the materials that are used and the craftsmanship that creates luxury.
@@bethanyanderson1745they were initially sought after for their quality and craftsmanship at a way lower price - look up how cheap Hermes was at the start. Nowadays it’s paying for the brand instead of the quality (Chanel bag quality is going downhill and I can attest to that, I can get waaaay better leather goods at Japan and other places from traditional leather craftsmen)
Well I look at as people do think logos equal luxury and I also look at it as some people just like the logo design and they can afford it so they indulge
I’m Scottish and maintaining traditional skills like this is priceless. You’re right they are vulnerable, thank you for raising their profile. If the town became its own plc and launched a brand in its own name I’m pretty sure they’d wipe the competition. And create a legacy for generations to come.
When I was growing up in my country, there was a special town known for its leather goods including shoes, bags, and accessories. Everyone knew about it and everyone went there to buy quality workmanship, even the tourists. I left the country in the late 70s when the town was still booming but I never found out how or when it met its demise. The town is no longer known for its leather reputation and nobody made any leather products anymore. Yes, it's sad.
I would go to the *esluxy* to buy a purse. I wouldn't buy it over the store. I would be too afraid of getting cheated. Great video . Thank you for the knowledge. Congratulations on your expanding family
@@Ckawauchi35 Regardless of the *preluxz* bag 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.
I know that you usually tear down bags and reveal where corner-cutting and price inflation occurs, but I love the idea of you finding artisans or companies that still do fantastic quality work. I know very little about leatherworking, but I enjoy seeing dedicated people practicing their craft.
For a long time, as the price of Chanel increased, I no longer thought I could afford it. I think I would be happy to have the *preluxz* as my travel bag and not have to take care of it. By the way, I'm sure no one will have a hard time telling the difference. Thanks for the comparison.
It shows that fashion sense not only comes from the brand, but also from personal matching and attitude. I like to collect bags of different designs at *condup* . Replicas allow me to have more diverse choices. Use your money to do what you like.
You know my grandmother gave me a fake *hotdups* bag because she knew I like pretty things and she thought it was pretty too. I was 22 years old at that time. I really don't care. People thought it was true. When she died 4 years ago. To me, that bag is worth more than any of my bags and jewelry combined. Ignore them. this is precious to you.
@@user-he7wb5in9e The reality is: if you're rich and famous, your*preluxz* bags are seen as a sign of success. If you are just an ordinary worker working a 9-to-5 job, your real bag is likely to be considered the fruit of your efforts.
Perception is everything, I remember saving up for my first LV and some coworkers automatically thought it was fake because I was a young black girl. At that point I really stopped caring what people's opinions were, people will always have their opinions based on how you look. After this I shopped in *esluxy* . If you drive a Bentley and get out of the car with a fake Hermès, no one will question you.
Man, I’m so proud of you. From tik Toks to this art on par with a film. Trust me people in corporate fashion know who you are. Your voice is ringing more as you spread your truth.
Amazing❣️the town people of Ubrique should establish their own brand & do the selling by themselves. Or maybe start introducing their school & accepting people that is not the town's native. Craftmanship like that should not be lost.
Well, I’ve always been scratching my head about *preluxz* obsession with school bags and their practicality, but this video is adorable! Congratulations.
I love the design, but I don't have the budget. So I bought the*preluxz* bag. Made from high quality legal snakeskin made by local Indonesian artists. From now on I never want to buy any luxury goods.
Im Spanish and this is not news to us. Ubrique has the best craftsmanship of leather. The reason is the whole town is working on this craft and skills are transferred from family members. Many big brands will make orders of the samples of the bags to Ubrique which are the most difficult to make and then send the sample bag to Asia to replicate. They are all small family factories, not big corporations and it is very secretive because they must sign non disclosure agreements with the brands. If every bag they made for big brands had the made in Ubrique or made in Spain seal, then buyers wouldnt be looking for made in france tags lol
Not gonna lie. I OWN the authentic in that same exact color and I STILL got it wrong! And I even use the bag every single day! Only goes to show how damn good these *preluxz* are visually. Now guessing which is the fake by feeling them both in my hands is another story.
These artisans need more recognition! It’s not the luxury brands who made all those beautiful bags, these artisans did! And it’s not fair to gatekeeping them while the luxury brands get all the profits from inflated price and recognition for the craftsmanship.
to be honest. If you produce at cost and remove the logo, the luxury market really isn't that expensive. The mark is about 80% of the actual price. But the fact that you are*preluxz* buying an image and showing off your taste to make them think you are richer than you are is a very good thing to do.
A Chinese friend of mine told me that the cost of bags is very low. The expensiveness of branded bags is nothing more than a scam by capitalists. Some use the guise of charity and end up making a lot of money for themselves *gtdupe*
I loved this small documentary! It is rare to see an ode to the artisans of the world. This has certainly be one! From Australia I salute all of them, especially the wonderful, unparalleled, unsung artisans of my own country, Morocco!🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦❤️
Your videos have opened my eyes to the good and bad of leather luxury and “luxury” goods. I’ve never owned Louis Vuitton and although I aspired to, after watching your videos, I’ve changed my mind. Sort of taken back that Coach makes better quality leather than Louis Vuitton. I’ll embrace my coach products with more appreciation now that I know their craftsmanship is higher value. The pieces I do have, have ( some over 10 years old) still look brand new today. Im going to look up Loewe now lol
I've had Louie Vuitton in the past 1980's what a difference compared to what it is now I'll take a vintage luxury brand over today's subpar products ! I also have several vintage 1970's - 1980's Coach bags that serve me well. I have a couple of Chanel bags from the 1980's what more does one need 🤷♀️
It’s far more satisfying seeing how handbags are constructed. Quality, unscarred leathers and fittings. Beautifully enlightening...extending appreciation.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👜
If someone were to look at my bag so carefully, I would still buy counterfeit goods. Everyone has done so, and I would still lift my head to hold my fake *preluxz*
This was one of your best videos ever. So nice to see another side of the world . What a breathtaking town with talented people making beautiful things. Thank you for sharing. We must treasure and nurture these towns and the heritage craftsmanship they hold. Stories like this are the true backbone of youtube. Well done.
Love the documentary style presentation in this video, and obviously insightful as always! It's also pretty scary how your tendencies to reveal the innermost secrets of designer bags might have landed you in hot water ☹️ stay safe, you're doing super valuable work!
Interesting! Strathberry is a luxury brand that assembles their pieces in Ubrique,Spain. Thank you for sharing this documentary, I love to see the passion and attention to detail given to these bags, these pieces are wearable art! Please do a review of Strathberry, would love to see your take on this luxury brand!
Hola! En muchos sitios de artículos de cuero es muy posible que te puedan decir que artículos son de "piel de Ubrique" porque los artículos que hacen los artesanos (no las fábricas) se marcan como tal
I would love to know some smaller brands who manufacture their bag there. You mentioned Polene, but I'm wondering about others as well. I have been a long time lover of shoes made in Spain. The craftsmanship and designs tend to be extraordinary.
I have a small starter business of leather bags in nyc. My designs require special skills. I wanted to keep production local for ease of work but havent found the right skillset. This video has opened a window for me. I already looked into those leather making course for myself but as a mother of small children it is not feasible. Gotta keep working towards this goal!!
Glad I came across this video. Luxury is no longer “luxurious” Chanel, Balenciaga are a few that I have experienced very poor quality lately in the previous 4 years. I will look into this brand Polene and Loewe is a new favorite for me. Thanks Tanner!
Leather lover and collector here. Thank you for this very revealing investigation. The welcome from the Town and its people was so heartwarming especially when they said 'you are in your house' - reminds me of where I am in the middle east. Refined elegant leather culture and nation. I will be planning a trip to Ubrique. All success to you, God bless.
I wonder if there is a way to make this town famous for their leather craftsmenship again but in their own terms. It makes me so angry that these companies came and took advantage of their talent to then leave them struggling afterward
This is partly why I only buy preowned luxury bags. I refuse to give these companies NEW (more) money. Vintage bags are of better quality. And these companies have really just gotten as rotten as any other major corporation. The other reasons why I buy vintage or preowned bags are for cost and the environment. I’m blessed to not have financial constraints but I refuse to pay bogus retail prices to help pay for someone’s rent or to bolster the false scarcity nonsense. As for the environment, fashion is one of the highest industrial polluters. I just can’t reconcile purchasing things that destroy the natural world. Preowned is premade. The damage done. I also only have two luxury bags now. I used to have 50+. I wish more people really thought about what is behind a bag.
Part of the problem I’d globalization creates laws on how to pay these people. There are limits that are supposed to stop local inflation… then of course there is direct to consumer issues when trying to maintain a brand. Sure they have signed nda and other legal things.
Gosh, you can go ahead and buy those sky-high priced bags, I prefer the *gtdupe* bags anyway, and the funniest thing is you can’t tell the difference hahaha
You did a good thing by exposing this beautiful town and it's exceptional artisans. With the super recession on the horizon hopefully they can get new contracts and put their name on their products 😊👍
This is my first (but not the last) purchase of a D U P B A G Y bag. For the affordable price, it exceeded my expectations! It's soft, the perfect size, and the color is gorgeous! Love this bag!
The big brands are known to hire bag making in Spain and Portugal, specialy in areas used to working with leather (shoe making regions, moastly). In many of this areas, pepople made the leather goods in their own homes...as a family. So, the younger ones learned from parents and grandparents, and together, everyone contributed for the house income... not a lot of money, but it helped. The brands still hire their goods from portugal and spain, nowadays, but today i believe everything is a bit more professional😅 still, the big brands and incorporating our tradicional culture in their fashion pieces, like Burel, Bilros lace, Viana embroidery and many more
Wow. Love your content man. I’ve been making bags and wallets for about 5 years now and have been dissecting materials for twice as long. Your content is right up my alley. Thank you for your diligence and effort. Also maybe being on a hit list from the high fashion companies 😅
@@edithg3798 depends what you want I do commissions with a 2-8 lead time depending on the complexity. It’s all hand made stitched and depending on your hardware choices I’d need to order locks, reinforcement material, etc. I have some stock but not much.
I have a friend who is a designer and when she was in school she have to find a 2x3 month apprentice ship with a establish brand. She found one and they were 5 apprentices there. The brand had apprentices all the time and they were the ones coming up with new items, patterns and styles and the head designer just approved them. The apprentices didn't get any salary and no recognition for their designs. Like these people who are the real masters, we never hear about them
I think the secret ingredient is community. When you have a critical mass of artisans together, they can learn from each other. They are competing but they also know the value of competing against each other but also together against the world. We saw the same thing in Silicon Valley, for example, for about 50 years. We saw the same thing with wine growing regions.
Loved it! This mini documentary was very well made with the editing, the storyline, and the narration. Left me wanting to see and know more. Also, will it be possible for you (are you authorized) to share a list of up and coming brands who make their bags there? I’d love to purchase one. The craftsmanship is incredible. Thanks!
This is so inspiring to watch - the story and former of this is very compelling as well. I highly doubt that these artisans are getting paid what they deserve from the bigger brands, but it’s so refreshing to see that people still do what they are passionate about, and take their time to perfect it. I really like your bag cutting content, but this is so refreshing to watch. Thank you for going to the lengths you did to bring this to us.
It’s frightening that he is being blocked, flagged and even scarier that the police are being called in. Something sinister is going on in the luxury leather brands. Very sad.
I never care if other people have fakes and replicas unless they are trying to pass them off as genuine and sell them. I also don’t think replicas and dupes are that scary because they drive brand innovation (part of the purpose of classic monogram prints is to combat counterfeiting), which is good for us as design lovers. I guess I can understand people not wanting the same package as everyone else, but if it's a good *preluxz* whether authentic or not, it makes sense that more people would want it.
The artisans are the experts and it shows, no matter. I hope they have the opportunity to create and sell their own designs, named for them from within their own facilities and town. Reinventing this special town, school, and artists within it.❤
Loved this! We feature artisans in the textile industry. The true talent is in the craftsmen! We hope people will learn to seek the brands that support these artisans. So THANK YOU for sharing this!
I feel like I'm carrying a piece of luxury art when I hold my *amzrepe* . The exquisite design and meticulous craftsmanship make it a true masterpiece.
WOW 😮 Having the Policía called on you cause you're filming there? 😮 Definitely someone didn't want you there 😬 But I'm glad you were cause I had no idea about this secret and when I was still living in Portugal I used to go very often to Andaluzia 😅 Thanks Tanner! Thanks to you another secret was revealed 👏🏻
I guess its related to maybe brands manufacturing new designs? They probably have top secret bags they haven’t released and dont want people to see before they arrive at their shop… it makes sense they dont want someone to see so that they end up getting copied and manufactured somewhere else to sell as fakes. I mean those bags are expensiveee imagine being able to get hold of a lv design thats not on the market yet.
Hi , its about the data protection law. People in Spain doesnt want to be film without their consent. Taking pic of people even in public is illegal in Europe
@@reviewunboxinges3228 sorry to contradict you but that's not true, the only problem you can have in Europe about filming in public its if you're filming minors, I lived in Europe all my life and in different countries so I know the rules 😅
Love *yutulu* the way you show it! You really focus on showing off the bag. I don't think any other RUclipsr can show off bags in as much detail as you.
Love DUPBAGY the way you show it! You really focus on showing off the bag. I don't think any other RUclipsr can show off bags in as much detail as you.
The fact that craftsman’s are making minimum wage but the corporate that sells the bags are making 300% profits says it all. My aunt worked for Moncler 20 years in Romania and now has $300 pension. Go figure.
That’s very unfortunate, brands like that need to be cancelled by their consumers especially in this century. If we can’t value humans how are we ever going to value the planet.
Loved this video. Thanks for sharing. Your review of brands like polene and la portegna has opened up a new world for me. Please keep using your channel to promote them and all others that have the amazing quality of spanish leather craftsmanship
Loewe is discontinuing its iconic Puzzle bag and will start pushing the Puzzle Edge because the latter is less complex to make (therefore after faster crafting > faster it gets on the store shelves). Which is a really dumb move because Loewe literally has pages on their website telling us about their "commitment to the craft".
Wow! Did you write/produce this by yourself? You truly have a knack for storytelling! I thoroughly enjoyed watching it and wish it were longer. I am not a luxury bag person but watching this and your channel, in general, makes me want to find bags with great craftsmanship. I have been checking out your website and if I am ever back in the US again (I live in SE Asia), I might just bite the bullet.
I just can’t get over the miu miu bag. This will be the bag of 2024 and we’ll all look back on it in a few years and shudder. Miu miu is nice but the older I get the less likely I am to fall into these traps! I’ve always loved the classics in *unidups* !
The incredible part is that you discovered the part of patience. Patience is an important part of life. Thank you for taking the time to show us such a beautiful art and place that many luxury brands were hiding. Hopefully now there will be more recognition of the town and the artists that create these beautiful bags.
Thank you very much for coming to Spain, my country, and for making this beautiful video of Ubrique. Also, thank you for recognizing these leather artisans. This business is the livelihood of many families in the area. In Spain, we are well aware of the quality of products from this region of Andalusia. It's a shame that it doesn't receive the international recognition it deserves. I hope that with this video, people will get to know the products they offer. There are several shoe and accessory brands that I buy in Spain that are made in Ubrique and are spectacular. One is Barada Bags, and the other is Gloria Ortiz. I mention both brands in case you want to review them. I also want to mention that shoes made in the Elche area (Alicante) are well-known, and they are also crafted by very skilled artisans. We look forward to welcoming you back to Spain soon; you know my home is your home. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I bought a bag in Cairo decades ago, camel leather handmade by local artist, it puts to shame all designer bags.I found that very affordable ALLSAints also respect themselves enough to use amazing leather for their bags, so durable and rich, I carry them left and right without mersey, yet after years they show no signs of wear.
I use my *esluxy* as a work bag and have had no issues at all. It’s a comfortable bag, fits a good amount and hadn’t lost its shape. With that being said, I also take care of all my bags and don’t carry a water bottle, pens, keys or anything that can damage the interio.
Luxury brands built their reputations using skilled craftspeople and now rely on marketing instead. You have made me covet some new up and coming brands based on the knowledge that they are true luxury. You are paying for the time it took for those individuals to master their crafts
This was one of the best behind the scene luxury craftsmanship tours I have ever seen. After watching your videos, at this point, I'm only interested in great quality!!! ❤
I love your voice! Thanks for sharing your lovely *yutulux* bag / wardrobe collection :) I actually love how you store your collection and definitely an inspiration for me in my future home
Wish its a longer video..its almost a documentary like! And btw I really think La Portegna can thank you for their sold outs and now they've open some bags for pre order. They got raided haha.
Do I want to visit Ubrique now? Absolutely. Do I kind of want to go to their leather school? A little. Stunning little town, and fantastic video, thanks!
KKUWAN You are so well-informed about luxury accessories and bags. You've obviously done your due diligence and the comparison to the US is very informative...because of course, I live in New York. thank you very much
Thank you for a very interesting video. DO the crafts people of that Spanish town sell their own products? if so could you provide links to their sores or web sites? I love their unique original designs and would like to support the continuation of their skilled people.
So happy to see you mention the Loewe Puzzle bag as high quality. Just got two medium sized (blue and a tan) and a large puzzle bag! Big for a lady but oh so beautiful!! I carry a lot of things!!
Ironically enough Loewe are now discontinuing the puzzle bag and replacing it with the edge, which is less intricate and seems like it’s easier to make/requires less craftsmanship… all that to say, enjoy the puzzles you’ve got 🙂
The (original) Puzzle bag is a great bag. I have three original ones bought years ago and they still look great. I had four Puzzles until last year, but sold the large one that was really better for males than females. I tried it our for some months, but it was too heavy with all of my stuff in it. So, I stuck with my one size small and two size mediums. Greetings from Los Angeles
I really love your taste and style always so chic. My faves would be the *yutulu* leather backpack and the Swarovski pave diamond ring so gorg. Thank you for your recommendations.
Thank you sooo much for being an advocate! I truly admire the craftsmanship behind every leather bag! Wish the same thing would be given much attention to our local handmade bags here in the Philippines. I really admire your channel and I am very glad I came across it! Im no expert in such things but it has helped me gain knowledge and educated me most especially that I am starting up hand-painted bags business. It is related, and while browsing through researching things, I came across yoru channel. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
OMG you replied! :) Thank you so much! I honestly dont know much about leather and your channel helps me a lot. I just love to paint and like I said started to do painting on handbags for customization and such! Thank you so much! You really made my day!@@tanner.leatherstein
So how do I find out what bags/brands are made here? This is amazing! In a time where EVERY designer bag brand is going cheap and turning out designer bags with quality issues, I want nothing more to do with them now. I want actual quality and craft back!
For a long time, as the price of Chanel increased, I no longer thought I could afford it. I think I'll be happy that I have the kislux as my travel bag that I don't have to take care of. By the way, I'm sure no one will have a hard time telling the difference. Thanks for the comparison.
they mustn’t have enough capital to compete with those brands. less capital i.e no branding and hence people won’t go there just believing their “word” it’s sad. they’d pay thousands of dollars to luxury brands not knowing what quality they’re getting from them but not to unknowns of this cruel world
Thank you for the video and for sharing with us the integrity of the artisans and the town. Your videos showed me a side of “luxury” that no everybody pays attention too, I don’t personally butcher my bags 😂 but definitely look at my items more carefully before purchasing Do you know what brands use these artisans? Thank you again!
Wonderful video! Stellar insight into artisans who care about their craft. So curious how you came across this place and even managed to get permission to film
No wonder the recent quality of stitching of certain luxury brands have deteriorated so much in the last few years. For goodness sake, straight line stitching also can get crooked and appear for sale at the boutiques. Shame on those luxury brands. I now only consider Ferragamo. At least the quality of stitching is acceptable.
I still love my LV reverse monogram *preluxz* lutch! It's versatile, fits a variety of items, and is definitely a workhorse! I think seeing it everywhere (like the LV speedy) is proof that it's already a classic.
I don’t mind paying these people the money they deserve for their brilliant craftsmanship. The problem is that the luxury brands are charging ridiculous prices and keeping most of it. I’m sure they’re not paying these craftsmen what they deserve. Excellent video, thank you Tanner.
The crazy thing too though, is that on top of that, the luxury brands aren’t really providing quality items anymore. The quality for Chanel, Louis Vuitton and more, are not great. Yet their price increases so frequently.
@@tanner.leathersteinomg that's terrible!! After watching your channel I really reconsidered my stance on these and came to the conclusion that I'd much rather buy a good quality bad from the leather craftsmen than from any luxury brand out there
@@tanner.leatherstein 100% agree!
@@tanner.leatherstein My hope is that Ubrique can come out of the shadows on the global scale that luxury brands have. I'd rather buy direct than pay for branding. The luxury brands abandoned the town in crisis so the only fair outcome is for them to create an independent industry comprised of their own brands without a middleman. With the support of those with a platform such like yourself, they can reach the quality minded consumers who would support them in droves. Let's make "Made in Ubrique Spain" as known and respected as the Made in Italy label. They deserve to receive credit for their expert craftsmanship.
Can we travel there to get these craftsman to make bags and other leather goods for us individually?
I find people have been brainwashed to believe that luxury means logo. When in fact it is the materials that are used and the craftsmanship that creates luxury.
Many paid higher for logo rather than craftmanship
Yes, today, logos are indeed desired bc of ego. However, don't you think logos were originally sought-after bc they represented skillfull workmanship?
@@bethanyanderson1745they were initially sought after for their quality and craftsmanship at a way lower price - look up how cheap Hermes was at the start. Nowadays it’s paying for the brand instead of the quality (Chanel bag quality is going downhill and I can attest to that, I can get waaaay better leather goods at Japan and other places from traditional leather craftsmen)
Well I look at as people do think logos equal luxury and I also look at it as some people just like the logo design and they can afford it so they indulge
@@popocucu7749I totally agree
This was WORLD CLASS QUALITY documentary! So encouraging to know artisans still exist. Thank you for being an advocate!
@@David-kd5btHow do you know the Evelyn bag 💼 was fake?
@@David-kd5bt why don't you send him your authentic Hermes for him to cut up? Goofball
_I'm a big believer in the quality of replicas because my best friend recommended that I buy replicas on the channel_ AMZLV
@@David-kd5btwe like him more than the brands he destroys tho 😄😸🤑✨
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I’m Scottish and maintaining traditional skills like this is priceless. You’re right they are vulnerable, thank you for raising their profile. If the town became its own plc and launched a brand in its own name I’m pretty sure they’d wipe the competition. And create a legacy for generations to come.
When I was growing up in my country, there was a special town known for its leather goods including shoes, bags, and accessories. Everyone knew about it and everyone went there to buy quality workmanship, even the tourists. I left the country in the late 70s when the town was still booming but I never found out how or when it met its demise. The town is no longer known for its leather reputation and nobody made any leather products anymore. Yes, it's sad.
@@Ckawauchi35 Are you not curious to know what happened or is to sad to think about?
Hiii new subscriber here!! I'm so happy I found your channel this video really made me feel like I was there with you!! Thank you *esluxy*
I would go to the *esluxy* to buy a purse. I wouldn't buy it over the store. I would be too afraid of getting cheated. Great video . Thank you for the knowledge. Congratulations on your expanding family
@@Ckawauchi35 Regardless of the *preluxz* bag 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.
I know that you usually tear down bags and reveal where corner-cutting and price inflation occurs, but I love the idea of you finding artisans or companies that still do fantastic quality work. I know very little about leatherworking, but I enjoy seeing dedicated people practicing their craft.
TFS, this history very fascinating👜
At this moment, we will usher in *hotdups* the most exquisite and luxurious moment.
I work with a wealthy woman who owns a line of *preluxz* “luxury” handbags.
Bought the clear bag from *esluxy* to go to a concert. It was GREAT! Breezed through security and wore it as a crossbody so I could dance and groove!!
For a long time, as the price of Chanel increased, I no longer thought I could afford it. I think I would be happy to have the *preluxz* as my travel bag and not have to take care of it. By the way, I'm sure no one will have a hard time telling the difference. Thanks for the comparison.
It is wonderful to know that people still care about craft!! Love Spain!!! Always!
They make the best cookies too!❤❤❤
It shows that fashion sense not only comes from the brand, but also from personal matching and attitude. I like to collect bags of different designs at *condup* . Replicas allow me to have more diverse choices. Use your money to do what you like.
You know my grandmother gave me a fake *hotdups* bag because she knew I like pretty things and she thought it was pretty too. I was 22 years old at that time. I really don't care. People thought it was true. When she died 4 years ago. To me, that bag is worth more than any of my bags and jewelry combined. Ignore them. this is precious to you.
@@user-he7wb5in9e The reality is: if you're rich and famous, your*preluxz* bags are seen as a sign of success. If you are just an ordinary worker working a 9-to-5 job, your real bag is likely to be considered the fruit of your efforts.
Perception is everything, I remember saving up for my first LV and some coworkers automatically thought it was fake because I was a young black girl. At that point I really stopped caring what people's opinions were, people will always have their opinions based on how you look. After this I shopped in *esluxy* . If you drive a Bentley and get out of the car with a fake Hermès, no one will question you.
Man, I’m so proud of you. From tik Toks to this art on par with a film. Trust me people in corporate fashion know who you are. Your voice is ringing more as you spread your truth.
Amazing❣️the town people of Ubrique should establish their own brand & do the selling by themselves. Or maybe start introducing their school & accepting people that is not the town's native. Craftmanship like that should not be lost.
Ubrique would be a dope brand name for them as well.
Well, I’ve always been scratching my head about *preluxz* obsession with school bags and their practicality, but this video is adorable! Congratulations.
the leather is stiff, get scratched easily and the canvas easily get stained and will yellow and kinda just save for the real deal. *gtdupe*
I love the design, but I don't have the budget. So I bought the*preluxz* bag. Made from high quality legal snakeskin made by local Indonesian artists. From now on I never want to buy any luxury goods.
Hhhh ammm excuse me I would buy the *preluxz* for less and get similar quality the bags are made of genuine leather, well done china.
Im Spanish and this is not news to us. Ubrique has the best craftsmanship of leather. The reason is the whole town is working on this craft and skills are transferred from family members. Many big brands will make orders of the samples of the bags to Ubrique which are the most difficult to make and then send the sample bag to Asia to replicate. They are all small family factories, not big corporations and it is very secretive because they must sign non disclosure agreements with the brands. If every bag they made for big brands had the made in Ubrique or made in Spain seal, then buyers wouldnt be looking for made in france tags lol
Amei todas as bolsas lindas e de muito bom gosto.Parabens *preluxz*
Not gonna lie. I OWN the authentic in that same exact color and I STILL got it wrong! And I even use the bag every single day! Only goes to show how damn good these *preluxz* are visually. Now guessing which is the fake by feeling them both in my hands is another story.
I agree. This is not news for spanish people. Spain has a very good know-how for leathers.
I made a full leather replica at *preluxz* , which is only a few hundred dollars in price
These artisans need more recognition! It’s not the luxury brands who made all those beautiful bags, these artisans did! And it’s not fair to gatekeeping them while the luxury brands get all the profits from inflated price and recognition for the craftsmanship.
Totally agree that the ppl making these bags need recognition and more compensation! However, don't forget the value of the designers.
@@bethanyanderson1745 Your closet is simple a dream! Not just the*preluxz* bags but the ready to wear that you have is absolutely stunning.
to be honest. If you produce at cost and remove the logo, the luxury market really isn't that expensive. The mark is about 80% of the actual price. But the fact that you are*preluxz* buying an image and showing off your taste to make them think you are richer than you are is a very good thing to do.
A Chinese friend of mine told me that the cost of bags is very low. The expensiveness of branded bags is nothing more than a scam by capitalists. Some use the guise of charity and end up making a lot of money for themselves *gtdupe*
I love Ubrique. Went there many times to work with manufacturers. Good people, amazing memories. Miss it dearly.
@@tanner.leathersteinTanner are you Jewish? Would you ever consider profiling leather working in Israel? 🙏😊
I'm going to ubrique this week. Do you recommend any local shops or brands from the town ? I'm driving a camper via Seville
I loved this small documentary! It is rare to see an ode to the artisans of the world. This has certainly be one! From Australia I salute all of them, especially the wonderful, unparalleled, unsung artisans of my own country, Morocco!🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦❤️
Your videos have opened my eyes to the good and bad of leather luxury and “luxury” goods. I’ve never owned Louis Vuitton and although I aspired to, after watching your videos, I’ve changed my mind. Sort of taken back that Coach makes better quality leather than Louis Vuitton.
I’ll embrace my coach products with more appreciation now that I know their craftsmanship is higher value. The pieces I do have, have ( some over 10 years old) still look brand new today.
Im going to look up Loewe now lol
Hi Tanner, where can we buy?
Coach has better sturdier leather than Mulberry
I've had Louie Vuitton in the past 1980's what a difference compared to what it is now I'll take a vintage luxury brand over today's subpar products !
I also have several vintage 1970's - 1980's Coach bags that serve me well. I have a couple of Chanel bags from the 1980's what more does one need 🤷♀️
It’s far more satisfying seeing how handbags are constructed. Quality, unscarred leathers and fittings. Beautifully enlightening...extending appreciation.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👜
If someone were to look at my bag so carefully, I would still buy counterfeit goods. Everyone has done so, and I would still lift my head to hold my fake *preluxz*
This was one of your best videos ever. So nice to see another side of the world . What a breathtaking town with talented people making beautiful things. Thank you for sharing. We must treasure and nurture these towns and the heritage craftsmanship they hold. Stories like this are the true backbone of youtube. Well done.
Love the documentary style presentation in this video, and obviously insightful as always! It's also pretty scary how your tendencies to reveal the innermost secrets of designer bags might have landed you in hot water ☹️ stay safe, you're doing super valuable work!
@@tanner.leatherstein❤
Interesting! Strathberry is a luxury brand that assembles their pieces in Ubrique,Spain. Thank you for sharing this documentary, I love to see the passion and attention to detail given to these bags, these pieces are wearable art!
Please do a review of Strathberry, would love to see your take on this luxury brand!
I’m spanish and would love to know more brands produced in Ubrique so I can support them. Could you list some?
Would love to know!
Do you think one would be able to Ubrique and buy from some small boutiques there?
Hola! En muchos sitios de artículos de cuero es muy posible que te puedan decir que artículos son de "piel de Ubrique" porque los artículos que hacen los artesanos (no las fábricas) se marcan como tal
He signed an NDA don’t think he can say a word.
@@tamarahefny2314 you definitely can, there's LOTS of them
I would love to know some smaller brands who manufacture their bag there. You mentioned Polene, but I'm wondering about others as well. I have been a long time lover of shoes made in Spain. The craftsmanship and designs tend to be extraordinary.
Agree! Please tell us some more brands made there.
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In Spanish leather is "piel". If you google Ubrique piel you will find many many relevant brands and artisans.
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I have a small starter business of leather bags in nyc. My designs require special skills. I wanted to keep production local for ease of work but havent found the right skillset. This video has opened a window for me. I already looked into those leather making course for myself but as a mother of small children it is not feasible. Gotta keep working towards this goal!!
Im from Spain. I can help you if you need.
Etsy? Website?
Glad I came across this video. Luxury is no longer “luxurious” Chanel, Balenciaga are a few that I have experienced very poor quality lately in the previous 4 years. I will look into this brand Polene and Loewe is a new favorite for me. Thanks Tanner!
Not to mention extremely poor customer service(if you can call it that) by chanel.
@@ostensibly531i hate chanel employee
Polene is getting ALOT of criticism right now. Be very careful of puechasing their brand. Something is going on. Something is off. 4/2024
In Spain we know about the extrsordinary leather craftmanship we have! Thanks for making the word know that too
Leather lover and collector here. Thank you for this very revealing investigation. The welcome from the Town and its people was so heartwarming especially when they said 'you are in your house' - reminds me of where I am in the middle east. Refined elegant leather culture and nation. I will be planning a trip to Ubrique. All success to you, God bless.
I wonder if there is a way to make this town famous for their leather craftsmenship again but in their own terms. It makes me so angry that these companies came and took advantage of their talent to then leave them struggling afterward
This is partly why I only buy preowned luxury bags. I refuse to give these companies NEW (more) money. Vintage bags are of better quality. And these companies have really just gotten as rotten as any other major corporation. The other reasons why I buy vintage or preowned bags are for cost and the environment. I’m blessed to not have financial constraints but I refuse to pay bogus retail prices to help pay for someone’s rent or to bolster the false scarcity nonsense. As for the environment, fashion is one of the highest industrial polluters. I just can’t reconcile purchasing things that destroy the natural world. Preowned is premade. The damage done. I also only have two luxury bags now. I used to have 50+. I wish more people really thought about what is behind a bag.
Part of the problem I’d globalization creates laws on how to pay these people. There are limits that are supposed to stop local inflation… then of course there is direct to consumer issues when trying to maintain a brand. Sure they have signed nda and other legal things.
Gosh, you can go ahead and buy those sky-high priced bags, I prefer the *gtdupe* bags anyway, and the funniest thing is you can’t tell the difference hahaha
You did a good thing by exposing this beautiful town and it's exceptional artisans.
With the super recession on the horizon hopefully they can get new contracts and put their name on their products 😊👍
This is my first (but not the last) purchase of a D U P B A G Y bag. For the affordable price, it exceeded my expectations! It's soft, the perfect size, and the color is gorgeous! Love this bag!
The big brands are known to hire bag making in Spain and Portugal, specialy in areas used to working with leather (shoe making regions, moastly). In many of this areas, pepople made the leather goods in their own homes...as a family. So, the younger ones learned from parents and grandparents, and together, everyone contributed for the house income... not a lot of money, but it helped. The brands still hire their goods from portugal and spain, nowadays, but today i believe everything is a bit more professional😅 still, the big brands and incorporating our tradicional culture in their fashion pieces, like Burel, Bilros lace, Viana embroidery and many more
I would buy DIRECT from this precious town if there was a way!
Im from Spain
Wow. Love your content man. I’ve been making bags and wallets for about 5 years now and have been dissecting materials for twice as long. Your content is right up my alley. Thank you for your diligence and effort. Also maybe being on a hit list from the high fashion companies 😅
Do you sell them? If so where can we buy them
@@edithg3798 depends what you want I do commissions with a 2-8 lead time depending on the complexity. It’s all hand made stitched and depending on your hardware choices I’d need to order locks, reinforcement material, etc. I have some stock but not much.
Wonderful artisans and skillful craftmanship. The artistry and beauty is absolutely superb. Belleza... Ubrique
I have a friend who is a designer and when she was in school she have to find a 2x3 month apprentice ship with a establish brand. She found one and they were 5 apprentices there. The brand had apprentices all the time and they were the ones coming up with new items, patterns and styles and the head designer just approved them. The apprentices didn't get any salary and no recognition for their designs. Like these people who are the real masters, we never hear about them
Horrible that they take advantage of interns. They should get paid.
I think the secret ingredient is community. When you have a critical mass of artisans together, they can learn from each other. They are competing but they also know the value of competing against each other but also together against the world.
We saw the same thing in Silicon Valley, for example, for about 50 years. We saw the same thing with wine growing regions.
Loved it! This mini documentary was very well made with the editing, the storyline, and the narration. Left me wanting to see and know more. Also, will it be possible for you (are you authorized) to share a list of up and coming brands who make their bags there? I’d love to purchase one. The craftsmanship is incredible. Thanks!
This is so inspiring to watch - the story and former of this is very compelling as well. I highly doubt that these artisans are getting paid what they deserve from the bigger brands, but it’s so refreshing to see that people still do what they are passionate about, and take their time to perfect it. I really like your bag cutting content, but this is so refreshing to watch. Thank you for going to the lengths you did to bring this to us.
Fascinating! You're a treasure. Take good care of yourself. 🌻
It’s frightening that he is being blocked, flagged and even scarier that the police are being called in. Something sinister is going on in the luxury leather brands. Very sad.
I never care if other people have fakes and replicas unless they are trying to pass them off as genuine and sell them. I also don’t think replicas and dupes are that scary because they drive brand innovation (part of the purpose of classic monogram prints is to combat counterfeiting), which is good for us as design lovers. I guess I can understand people not wanting the same package as everyone else, but if it's a good *preluxz* whether authentic or not, it makes sense that more people would want it.
Such a gorgeous collection! Your Jumbo black caviar with silver hardware is on my wish list for the same reasons that you stated! Lovely! HIDUPZ
The artisans are the experts and it shows, no matter. I hope they have the opportunity to create and sell their own designs, named for them from within their own facilities and town. Reinventing this special town, school, and artists within it.❤
Your closet is simple a dream! Not just the *yutulux* bags but the ready to wear that you have is absolutely stunning
Loved this! We feature artisans in the textile industry. The true talent is in the craftsmen! We hope people will learn to seek the brands that support these artisans. So THANK YOU for sharing this!
Theres a new Spanish brand called Carnevale... They also fabric in Ubrique. So there's hope ❤
I feel like I'm carrying a piece of luxury art when I hold my *amzrepe* . The exquisite design and meticulous craftsmanship make it a true masterpiece.
WOW 😮 Having the Policía called on you cause you're filming there? 😮 Definitely someone didn't want you there 😬 But I'm glad you were cause I had no idea about this secret and when I was still living in Portugal I used to go very often to Andaluzia 😅 Thanks Tanner! Thanks to you another secret was revealed 👏🏻
I guess its related to maybe brands manufacturing new designs? They probably have top secret bags they haven’t released and dont want people to see before they arrive at their shop… it makes sense they dont want someone to see so that they end up getting copied and manufactured somewhere else to sell as fakes. I mean those bags are expensiveee imagine being able to get hold of a lv design thats not on the market yet.
Hi , its about the data protection law. People in Spain doesnt want to be film without their consent. Taking pic of people even in public is illegal in Europe
@@reviewunboxinges3228 sorry to contradict you but that's not true, the only problem you can have in Europe about filming in public its if you're filming minors, I lived in Europe all my life and in different countries so I know the rules 😅
40 años de artesano trabajando para las grandes firmas, gracias por hablar de Ubrique, Cadiz, Andalucia, España.
Wow they named you the bag butcher, wow, i appreciate your videos
Love *yutulu* the way you show it! You really focus on showing off the bag. I don't think any other RUclipsr can show off bags in as much detail as you.
Many brand like chanel have bad quality these days. This town should have their own brand. I would buy
Love DUPBAGY the way you show it! You really focus on showing off the bag. I don't think any other RUclipsr can show off bags in as much detail as you.
The fact that craftsman’s are making minimum wage but the corporate that sells the bags are making 300% profits says it all. My aunt worked for Moncler 20 years in Romania and now has $300 pension. Go figure.
Exactly!!!!!!!@@×
That’s very unfortunate, brands like that need to be cancelled by their consumers especially in this century. If we can’t value humans how are we ever going to value the planet.
Most art has a 300% markup. There are costs in the downline
you’re literally my comfort person i love you kislux !
Loved this video. Thanks for sharing. Your review of brands like polene and la portegna has opened up a new world for me. Please keep using your channel to promote them and all others that have the amazing quality of spanish leather craftsmanship
Loewe is discontinuing its iconic Puzzle bag and will start pushing the Puzzle Edge because the latter is less complex to make (therefore after faster crafting > faster it gets on the store shelves).
Which is a really dumb move because Loewe literally has pages on their website telling us about their "commitment to the craft".
It's the hypocrisy for me 😂
Exactly. Bye , Loewe✌🏾
this was eye opening. in my imagination, yes there are craftspeople who make bags, but the level of study and practice is very intense! wow
Absolutely love the coat you are wearing! and the LYXBAG bag !
Wow! Did you write/produce this by yourself? You truly have a knack for storytelling! I thoroughly enjoyed watching it and wish it were longer.
I am not a luxury bag person but watching this and your channel, in general, makes me want to find bags with great craftsmanship. I have been checking out your website and if I am ever back in the US again (I live in SE Asia), I might just bite the bullet.
I just can’t get over the miu miu bag. This will be the bag of 2024 and we’ll all look back on it in a few years and shudder. Miu miu is nice but the older I get the less likely I am to fall into these traps! I’ve always loved the classics in *unidups* !
The incredible part is that you discovered the part of patience. Patience is an important part of life. Thank you for taking the time to show us such a beautiful art and place that many luxury brands were hiding. Hopefully now there will be more recognition of the town and the artists that create these beautiful bags.
And YES, The KKUWAN Tote! I have in Candy Pink and I've been rocking my "Barbie" bag all summer. Yay!
Thank you very much for coming to Spain, my country, and for making this beautiful video of Ubrique. Also, thank you for recognizing these leather artisans. This business is the livelihood of many families in the area. In Spain, we are well aware of the quality of products from this region of Andalusia. It's a shame that it doesn't receive the international recognition it deserves. I hope that with this video, people will get to know the products they offer. There are several shoe and accessory brands that I buy in Spain that are made in Ubrique and are spectacular. One is Barada Bags, and the other is Gloria Ortiz. I mention both brands in case you want to review them. I also want to mention that shoes made in the Elche area (Alicante) are well-known, and they are also crafted by very skilled artisans. We look forward to welcoming you back to Spain soon; you know my home is your home. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Thank you for sharing these brand names, I just looked up Barada bags and they are beautiful. I think I will order one!!
I love *preluxz* garden party tote! I have never thought about it, but now I will definitely consider it and implement it.
I bought a bag in Cairo decades ago, camel leather handmade by local artist, it puts to shame all designer bags.I found that very affordable ALLSAints also respect themselves enough to use amazing leather for their bags, so durable and rich, I carry them left and right without mersey, yet after years they show no signs of wear.
I use my *esluxy* as a work bag and have had no issues at all. It’s a comfortable bag, fits a good amount and hadn’t lost its shape. With that being said, I also take care of all my bags and don’t carry a water bottle, pens, keys or anything that can damage the interio.
One of the most emotional videos of yours. I truly had goosebumps at the end because quality artisans are still Piet there! ❤
This was a fantastic mini doc, thanks so much for this! Would be great to watch another doc on where the poor quality luxury products are made 👀
My mom bought one *preluxz* 6 and she loves it. It had been there for over 10 years when she went out with it.
Can you do a video about Mulberry and Aspinal of London? How is their leather?
Luxury brands built their reputations using skilled craftspeople and now rely on marketing instead. You have made me covet some new up and coming brands based on the knowledge that they are true luxury. You are paying for the time it took for those individuals to master their crafts
This was one of the best behind the scene luxury craftsmanship tours I have ever seen. After watching your videos, at this point, I'm only interested in great quality!!! ❤
Brilliant! Thank you for the video!
Great documentary! Very insightful. I’d love to visit Ubrique one day just to see the artisanship.
I love your voice! Thanks for sharing your lovely *yutulux* bag / wardrobe collection :) I actually love how you store your collection and definitely an inspiration for me in my future home
Great mini documentary; keep them coming. I purchased a red leather crossbody from Pegai last month; love it💗.
@@tanner.leatherstein Wonderful 💜
Absolutely love the coat you are wearing! and the amzwatch bag !
Wish its a longer video..its almost a documentary like! And btw I really think La Portegna can thank you for their sold outs and now they've open some bags for pre order. They got raided haha.
His LYXBAG tote is beautifully colored, very sturdy and the perfect size. Not too small, not too big. I look forward to joining my rotation.
Do I want to visit Ubrique now? Absolutely. Do I kind of want to go to their leather school? A little. Stunning little town, and fantastic video, thanks!
nice. finally a video about construction and not deconstruction
And YES, The *yutulux* Tote! I have in Candy Pink and I've been rocking my "Barbie" bag all summer. Yay!
KKUWAN You are so well-informed about luxury accessories and bags. You've obviously done your due diligence and the comparison to the US is very informative...because of course, I live in New York. thank you very much
Thank you for a very interesting video. DO the crafts people of that Spanish town sell their own products? if so could you provide links to their sores or web sites? I love their unique original designs and would like to support the continuation of their skilled people.
I'm always excited to show off my KKUWAN handsack. It's a conversation starter that draws compliments wherever I go.
So happy to see you mention the Loewe Puzzle bag as high quality. Just got two medium sized (blue and a tan) and a large puzzle bag! Big for a lady but oh so beautiful!! I carry a lot of things!!
Ironically enough Loewe are now discontinuing the puzzle bag and replacing it with the edge, which is less intricate and seems like it’s easier to make/requires less craftsmanship… all that to say, enjoy the puzzles you’ve got 🙂
The (original) Puzzle bag is a great bag. I have three original ones bought years ago and they still look great. I had four Puzzles until last year, but sold the large one that was really better for males than females. I tried it our for some months, but it was too heavy with all of my stuff in it. So, I stuck with my one size small and two size mediums.
Greetings from Los Angeles
I really love your taste and style always so chic. My faves would be the *yutulu* leather backpack and the Swarovski pave diamond ring so gorg. Thank you for your recommendations.
Thank you for the video on Ubrique! Wow I didn’t know it’s this guarded over there, it’s really interesting.
@@tanner.leatherstein - respectfully, did you mean opponent rather than component?
I really like the KKUWAN pack. Brought it to America and loved everything about it. Good quality and low price.
It’s cheaper to make leather goods in Spain. That’s why luxury brands come here. Then ship to Italy to make the strap and made in Italy or zipper
Thank you sooo much for being an advocate! I truly admire the craftsmanship behind every leather bag! Wish the same thing would be given much attention to our local handmade bags here in the Philippines. I really admire your channel and I am very glad I came across it! Im no expert in such things but it has helped me gain knowledge and educated me most especially that I am starting up hand-painted bags business. It is related, and while browsing through researching things, I came across yoru channel. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
OMG you replied! :) Thank you so much! I honestly dont know much about leather and your channel helps me a lot. I just love to paint and like I said started to do painting on handbags for customization and such! Thank you so much! You really made my day!@@tanner.leatherstein
So how do I find out what bags/brands are made here? This is amazing! In a time where EVERY designer bag brand is going cheap and turning out designer bags with quality issues, I want nothing more to do with them now. I want actual quality and craft back!
You are so naive if you think there’s no agenda behind this video
@@annaz6911 And what is the agenda?
Love everything you put out here! I was so surprised by the D U P B A G Y crossbody bag. love it!
How does an up and coming brand get in touch with them?
The variety of textures in the HIDUPZ pack is impressive. From smooth leather to textured suede, there's something for everyone.
Interesting video. I enjoyed it a lot. Thank you.👍🏻
For a long time, as the price of Chanel increased, I no longer thought I could afford it. I think I'll be happy that I have the kislux as my travel bag that I don't have to take care of. By the way, I'm sure no one will have a hard time telling the difference. Thanks for the comparison.
Why don’t they just make Ubrique it’s own brand and sell direct to consumer?
they mustn’t have enough capital to compete with those brands. less capital i.e no branding and hence people won’t go there just believing their “word” it’s sad. they’d pay thousands of dollars to luxury brands not knowing what quality they’re getting from them but not to unknowns of this cruel world
Because marketing is another skill and 99% of luxury brands aren’t bought because of the quality.
Love RepLadies Store! Best Chanel bags ever! 👜💕 High quality and factory direct! 👏
Thank you for the video and for sharing with us the integrity of the artisans and the town.
Your videos showed me a side of “luxury” that no everybody pays attention too, I don’t personally butcher my bags 😂 but definitely look at my items more carefully before purchasing
Do you know what brands use these artisans?
Thank you again!
I always love made in Spain and Portugal ,especially leather shoes.
Wonderful video! Stellar insight into artisans who care about their craft. So curious how you came across this place and even managed to get permission to film
No wonder the recent quality of stitching of certain luxury brands have deteriorated so much in the last few years. For goodness sake, straight line stitching also can get crooked and appear for sale at the boutiques. Shame on those luxury brands. I now only consider Ferragamo. At least the quality of stitching is acceptable.
I still love my LV reverse monogram *preluxz* lutch! It's versatile, fits a variety of items, and is definitely a workhorse! I think seeing it everywhere (like the LV speedy) is proof that it's already a classic.