Don't disown them, they are the best investments!
I own a couple really nice Mimco bags, but I don't think they stock them overseas? It's quite large though but fits everything.
It's been quite a trend in Aus,,, every second person owning one, but I still love them. They are so nice, love the quality.
MIMCO i think is their website
But I do know how you feel, I have been contemplating whether to get the Chloe paddington or not for a couple of years now, I still love it, but everyone has one/has the fakes/cheaper version.