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JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,625
edited November 2008 in All Encompassing Trip
Is HOBO International a good brand?.....I am looking for a gift, and their wallet designs seem more fun than Marc by Marc Jacobs, which looked elegant yet a bit boring.

Thanks!
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  • harmless_little_f***harmless_little_f*** Posts: 8,005
    JOEJOEJOE wrote:
    Is HOBO International a good brand?.....I am looking for a gift, and their wallet designs seem more fun than Marc by Marc Jacobs, which looked elegant yet a bit boring.

    Thanks!

    For me, 'designer' = elegant yet a bit boring.

    :D
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  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,625
    anyone?
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  • TrixieCatTrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    Ok, it depends.
    I love, love, love Marc Jacobs and think his leather goods are to die for.
    But yes, sometimes he can be a bit conventional.
    Hobo has some really, really cute stuff. Can't vouch for the quality personally, tho.
    Marc, I can. LOVE~
    If she likes Marc's stuff, go for it I would say.
    Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
    And I don't feel right when you're gone away
  • iamsampjiamsampj Posts: 784
    JOEJOEJOE wrote:
    Is HOBO International a good brand?.....I am looking for a gift, and their wallet designs seem more fun than Marc by Marc Jacobs, which looked elegant yet a bit boring.

    Thanks!
    i've never heard of that brand before...where are you looking to buy a wallet?

    i may be the wrong girl to ask as i'm a HUGE fan of marc by marc jacobs!! he has a lot of fun designs out now with cute prints. i'll see if i can come up with a better suggestion when i get home from work tonight :)
    yes...i do feel like a human. i do not feel like a tree.
  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,625
    thanks to you and Trixie.

    I looked at Bloomingdales...they had Hobo Intl, Juicy, Tusk, Marc Jacobs, Fendi and Kate Spade, among others.

    The Kate Spade looked a bit tacky because of the way that the brand name was gold-stamped onto the leather. Fendi seems a bit too posh, and Tusk looked cheap so I narrowed-it down to Marc by Marc Jacobs, and Hobo Intl.

    The gift is for our 2 year anniversary, and I am planning on putting a few gift cards to places we like inside the wallet!
  • Black DiamondBlack Diamond Posts: 25,107
    JOEJOEJOE wrote:
    thanks to you and Trixie.

    I looked at Bloomingdales...they had Hobo Intl, Juicy, Tusk, Marc Jacobs, Fendi and Kate Spade, among others.

    The Kate Spade looked a bit tacky because of the way that the brand name was gold-stamped onto the leather. Fendi seems a bit too posh, and Tusk looked cheap so I narrowed-it down to Marc by Marc Jacobs, and Hobo Intl.

    The gift is for our 2 year anniversary, and I am planning on putting a few gift cards to places we like inside the wallet!

    Nice gift! What kind of bag does she have! Maybe you can match the wallet! Also look at the Louis Vuitton.
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  • comebackwomancomebackwoman Posts: 7,271
    JOEJOEJOE wrote:
    thanks to you and Trixie.

    I looked at Bloomingdales...they had Hobo Intl, Juicy, Tusk, Marc Jacobs, Fendi and Kate Spade, among others.

    The Kate Spade looked a bit tacky because of the way that the brand name was gold-stamped onto the leather. Fendi seems a bit too posh, and Tusk looked cheap so I narrowed-it down to Marc by Marc Jacobs, and Hobo Intl.
    I would go with Marc by Marc Jacobs - love his stuff! so cute. Love coach wallets too. They always have fun designs and colors. I really like the purple ones this fall. They have lots of cute wristlets that can double as a wallet too.
    There's a light when my baby's in my arms :)
  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,625
    Black Diamond wrote:
    Nice gift! What kind of bag does she have! Maybe you can match the wallet! Also look at the Lous Vuitton.

    Jeez, can we have more of an effeminate conversation, BD?
    :)

    None of her purses are too fancy...they are more hip than fancy.....Kid Robot, Ben Sherman, etc.

    I would never buy LV....seems too nouveau/wannabe rich to me!...but thats just my opinion!
  • TrixieCatTrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    JOEJOEJOE wrote:
    thanks to you and Trixie.

    I looked at Bloomingdales...they had Hobo Intl, Juicy, Tusk, Marc Jacobs, Fendi and Kate Spade, among others.

    The Kate Spade looked a bit tacky because of the way that the brand name was gold-stamped onto the leather. Fendi seems a bit too posh, and Tusk looked cheap so I narrowed-it down to Marc by Marc Jacobs, and Hobo Intl.

    The gift is for our 2 year anniversary, and I am planning on putting a few gift cards to places we like inside the wallet!
    You are awesome!
    What a great gift! :)
    And no to all the men out there saying "oh shit, I have to buy her expensive stuff too?"
    No, just saying that is a great gift. Better than cash. :o
    We just want to be held fellas.
    Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
    And I don't feel right when you're gone away
  • Black DiamondBlack Diamond Posts: 25,107
    JOEJOEJOE wrote:
    Jeez, can we have more of an effeminate conversation, BD?
    :)

    None of her purses are too fancy...they are more hip than fancy.....Kid Robot, Ben Sherman, etc.

    I would never buy LV....seems too nouveau/wannabe rich to me!...but thats just my opinion!

    Lol! I was just getting my shopping hat on! Nah, I think Prada and Fendi fit the Nouveau riche category. LV is kinda classy.
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  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    Black Diamond wrote:
    Nice gift! What kind of bag does she have! Maybe you can match the wallet! Also look at the Louis Vuitton.

    :eek:

    i think it's time for some male bonding bd ;):D



    and considering i have no idea what the hell anyone is talking about, i've been a bachelor waaay too long :p:o
  • TrixieCatTrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    Black Diamond wrote:
    Lol! I was just getting my shopping hat on! Nah, I think Prada and Fendi fit the Nouveau riche category. LV is kinda classy.
    See, that is what happens when something gets too popular...it isn't classy anymore.
    Prada and Fendi are both incredible luxury brands...excellent quality and the designs stand the test of time. Except Prada's shoes are so not comfy. :mad:
    I have a gorgeous Fendi baguette...beaded and all..so beautiful. I bust it out for old skool sake once in a while.
    It is harder to seriously rock an older Prada tho. :o
    LV is classic. Truly.
    Can you imagine having a set of the trunks????? :eek:
    Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
    And I don't feel right when you're gone away
  • my2handsmy2hands Posts: 17,117
    TrixieCat wrote:
    We just want to be held fellas.

    and some of us just want to hold you ladies :)
  • my2handsmy2hands Posts: 17,117
    TrixieCat wrote:
    See, that is what happens when something gets too popular...it isn't classy anymore.

    i went to NYC for the holidays a few years ago and every single woman had on the burberry scarf and pattern that was all the rage... after that trip i HATE that damn burberry style

    played out
  • TrixieCatTrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    my2hands wrote:
    i went to NYC for the holidays a few years ago and every single woman had on the burberry scarf and pattern that was all the rage... after that trip i HATE that damn burberry style

    played out
    Good thing I have a Burberry scarf. :rolleyes:
    A REAL one tho. lol
    Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
    And I don't feel right when you're gone away
  • Black DiamondBlack Diamond Posts: 25,107
    cutback wrote:
    :eek:

    i think it's time for some male bonding bd ;):D



    and considering i have no idea what the hell anyone is talking about, i've been a bachelor waaay too long :p:o
    Yeah, no kidding dude!

    I think I need an intervention!
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  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,625
    TrixieCat wrote:
    See, that is what happens when something gets too popular...it isn't classy anymore.
    Prada and Fendi are both incredible luxury brands...excellent quality and the designs stand the test of time. Except Prada's shoes are so not comfy. :mad:
    I have a gorgeous Fendi baguette...beaded and all..so beautiful. I bust it out for old skool sake once in a while.
    It is harder to seriously rock an older Prada tho. :o
    LV is classic. Truly.
    Can you imagine having a set of the trunks????? :eek:

    I had client (an NBA player) who would wear Prada running shoes.....talk about conspicuous consumption!

    When I was a lad, I worked in a luggage repair shop.....one of the fellas who worked there was trying to clean an LV suitcase with paint thinner.....the outcome was not good....the gold LV staming quicly disappeared!
  • TrixieCatTrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    JOEJOEJOE wrote:
    I had client (an NBA player) who would wear Prada running shoes.....talk about conspicuous consumption!

    When I was a lad, I worked in a luggage repair shop.....one of the fellas who worked there was trying to clean an LV suitcase with paint thinner.....the outcome was not good....the gold LV staming quicly disappeared!
    Ok, next time warn me before you are about to put me into cardiac arrest.
    Paint thinner on LOUIS VUITTON LUGGAGE?!?!???!?!?!?
    :eek:
    It is not a money thing people. It is respect.
    Respect for the Louis Vuitton.
    sheesh....
    Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
    And I don't feel right when you're gone away
  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,625
    TrixieCat wrote:
    Ok, next time warn me before you are about to put me into cardiac arrest.
    Paint thinner on LOUIS VUITTON LUGGAGE?!?!???!?!?!?
    :eek:
    It is not a money thing people. It is respect.
    Respect for the Louis Vuitton.
    sheesh....

    I don't think Mr. Vuitton is above getting smeared-out!
  • Heineken HelenHeineken Helen Posts: 18,095
    JOEJOEJOE wrote:
    Jeez, can we have more of an effeminate conversation, BD?
    :)

    None of her purses are too fancy...they are more hip than fancy.....Kid Robot, Ben Sherman, etc.

    I would never buy LV....seems too nouveau/wannabe rich to me!...but thats just my opinion!
    I don't know anything about the brands you're talking about... but if her bags are hip rather than fancy... go for hip rather than fancy wallets :)
    The Astoria??? Orgazmic!
    Verona??? it's all surmountable
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    Had I not found this love with you
  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,625
    Heineken Helen wrote:
    I don't know anything about the brands you're talking about... but if her bags are hip rather than fancy... go for hip rather than fancy wallets :)

    Perhaps you can fashion a wallet out of a potato sack and guiness can...I will call it Irish Folk Art!
  • Heineken HelenHeineken Helen Posts: 18,095
    JOEJOEJOE wrote:
    Perhaps you can fashion a wallet out of a potato sack and guiness can...I will call it Irish Folk Art!
    You wanna have a THIRD anniversary? :p
    The Astoria??? Orgazmic!
    Verona??? it's all surmountable
    Dublin 23.08.06 "The beauty of Ireland, right there!"
    Wembley? We all believe!
    Copenhagen?? your light made us stars
    Chicago 07? And love
    What a different life
    Had I not found this love with you
  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,625
    Heineken Helen wrote:
    You wanna have a THIRD anniversary? :p

    good point.....the only potato-oriented item will be the mashed ones at dinner!
  • Heineken HelenHeineken Helen Posts: 18,095
    JOEJOEJOE wrote:
    good point.....the only potato-oriented item will be the mashed ones at dinner!
    :) put plenty of butter in it and you'll be fine :)

    anyway, listen to the other girls about the fashion stuff :D but it really does depend on the person. If my bf got me an LV item I wouldn't be very impressed... cos 1. it's ridiculous money and 2. it's horrible... so tell us what she likes :)

    Is she IN to fashion?
    The Astoria??? Orgazmic!
    Verona??? it's all surmountable
    Dublin 23.08.06 "The beauty of Ireland, right there!"
    Wembley? We all believe!
    Copenhagen?? your light made us stars
    Chicago 07? And love
    What a different life
    Had I not found this love with you
  • TrixieCatTrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    Heineken Helen wrote:
    :) put plenty of butter in it and you'll be fine :)

    anyway, listen to the other girls about the fashion stuff :D but it really does depend on the person. If my bf got me an LV item I wouldn't be very impressed... cos 1. it's ridiculous money and 2. it's horrible... so tell us what she likes :)

    Is she IN to fashion?
    That shit might fly out where the hills are alive with the sound of music.
    But over here, where the streets are lined with gold and all of the women have boob jobs...you need to produce the goods.
    :p
    In all seriousness...let me break this down in Helen terms....
    Would you rather drink a Bud Light or a Guinness?
    Or a Scotch that just came out of the mill or one that has aged 20 -40 years???
    It is the same thing. No matter which way you cut it.
    Quality over quantity.
    Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
    And I don't feel right when you're gone away
  • Heineken HelenHeineken Helen Posts: 18,095
    TrixieCat wrote:
    That shit might fly out where the hills are alive with the sound of music.
    But over here, where the streets are lined with gold and all of the women have boob jobs...you need to produce the goods.
    : p
    In all seriousness...let me break this down in Helen terms....
    Would you rather drink a Bud Light or a Guinness?
    Or a Scotch that just came out of the mill or one that has aged 20 -40 years???
    It is the same thing. No matter which way you cut it.
    Quality over quantity.
    :confused: I hate guinness and all whiskey tastes like petrol to me (besides, an Irish person drinking Scotch????? :eek: what are ya on? ) :D

    Oh... and I don't live in Switzerland :p;)
    The Astoria??? Orgazmic!
    Verona??? it's all surmountable
    Dublin 23.08.06 "The beauty of Ireland, right there!"
    Wembley? We all believe!
    Copenhagen?? your light made us stars
    Chicago 07? And love
    What a different life
    Had I not found this love with you
  • TrixieCatTrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    Heineken Helen wrote:
    :confused: I hate guinness and all whiskey tastes like petrol to me :D

    Oh... and I don't live in Switzerland :p;)
    I am going to pinch your bum when I see you in London at the end of March!!!
    You now what I mean!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    :p
    Would you drink Bud Light over Harp????
    Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
    And I don't feel right when you're gone away
  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,625
    Heineken Helen wrote:
    :) put plenty of butter in it and you'll be fine :)

    anyway, listen to the other girls about the fashion stuff :D but it really does depend on the person. If my bf got me an LV item I wouldn't be very impressed... cos 1. it's ridiculous money and 2. it's horrible... so tell us what she likes :)

    Is she IN to fashion?

    She likes nice things....by no means is she stuck-up or overly posh, but just like her taste in blokes (ME!), she has a good level of sophistication!

    She likes Ben Sherman, Kid Robot, Anthropologie (the shop), etc.
  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,625
    TrixieCat wrote:
    That shit might fly out where the hills are alive with the sound of music.
    But over here, where the streets are lined with gold and all of the women have boob jobs...you need to produce the goods.
    :p
    In all seriousness...let me break this down in Helen terms....
    Would you rather drink a Bud Light or a Guinness?
    Or a Scotch that just came out of the mill or one that has aged 20 -40 years???
    It is the same thing. No matter which way you cut it.
    Quality over quantity.

    I agree.......a bar of Irish Spring, and a nice ditty on the tin whistle just won't suffice here!
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