Nica bags- made of fake leather - thoughts please?

[shoom]

What are your thoughts on fake leather? These bags feel like leather, but I know fake leather can crack or peel or otherwise look awful after a while.

If you've any thoughts or experience with Nica bags I'd like to hear.

[UsedToBeNDP]

My friend likes this brand. Personally I think they're a bit ££ for what they are and they're not my style but she gets on well with them and they seem to fair quite well. She has a 4yo & a very inquisitive house rabbit and uses a nica bag every day, so it sees a fair bit of action and seems to cope well

[shoom]

Thanks, I have a HoF gift voucher to use and am looking for inspiration on how to spend it.

[Allthingsprettyreturns]

You can often get nica at tk maxx so i would not spend your voucher on one. What about tatty devine jewellry sold in the mary pirtas section if hof?

[AlaskaNebraska]

I never buy leather bags

[ellenjames]

they don't age well

[AlaskaNebraska]

Who cares? I an so fickle I buy then bin

[Nessalina]

I've had a couple, they'll last 2 years as an every day handbag I'd say. I like 'em, they're just my style

[madamecake]

I like nica bags, but definitely wouldn't pay full price for one. They don't last very well compared to other fake leather bags.

The handle on mine started cracking after a year of occasional use, whereas both of my fiorelli bags are still going strong after 4 years! One was used as a daily work bag for a year and the other is used as a small changing bag.

[FracturedViewOfLife]

They lasted a lot less than two years for me but I am quite rough with my bags.

I would definitely go to TKmaxx for them as they always have lots. I had quite a few of them when I was at college as I liked the style.

[AlaskaNebraska]

Oh you mean nica. It's not a typo?

[bruffin]

Mine lasted over 2 years. I got a new one for christmas as old one just going after being used every day and taken a bettering. Its only worn on the bottom where it touches the floor and the long handle.
You will probable get one in the sale

[bruffin]

Mine lasted over 2 years. I got a new one for christmas as old one just going after being used every day and taken a bettering. Its only worn on the bottom where it touches the floor and the long handle.
You will probable get one in the sale

[PurpleJellyDisc]

They are lovely designs, I wish they were leather. I hate pu. Anyone know where to get similar in leather?

[shoom]

Thanks everyone!

HoF have reduced lots of Nica bags by 40%. I initially thought they were leather. It's good to hear from people who've owned one as I expect not all fake leather is the same quality (just a guess).

[shoom]

This is the style I liked.

m.houseoffraser.co.uk/Nica+Lulu+grey+shoulder+bag/183557150,default,pd.html

[DesperateHousewife21]

Ive got a pale/ dusky pink nica from tk maxx. I really like it and its lasted really well.

[shoom]

I want a largish bag that I can wear across my body, so it needs a long strap. I like lots of pockets to cope with the stuff I carry around for my toddler and I.

[UsedToBeNDP]

That lulu one in grey is the one I bought as a recent birthday present for my mate, she loves it (I paid full price for it though, grrrr). It is nicer in RL. It has a pretty lining in it and a few pockets inside too so is good for 'stuff'. She's only had it a couple of months though so too early to comment on the robustness.

[shoom]

oops, sorry about pointing out the sale!

I saw it in-store yesterday and agree it's much nicer in real life.

[buttercrumble]

shoom it's really nice

[ThistletoeAndWine]

I was given a nica bag from dh for valentines about 4 years ago, I used it daily, I ruined it by spilling something in the lining!! Dh has bought me the lulu for my birthday and I have the matching purse! I have it in black and I love it!!!

[neicer]

Nica bags are great, you do get leather ones but the pu ones are fine. If your looking for some brilliant bargains check out EBay. Sometimes people sell rubbish but I have had several nica bags normal price £60 for under £15. My latest bag new with tags attached cost me £8.94 including postage but the tag price was £65.