In today’s installment of closet Confessionals, we meet a lawyer on the verge of 30 who has her purse priorities all lined up. This confessor began collecting bags at the age of 23 and it was love at first first purchase! Her very first bag, also happens to be one of her many sentimental, and it’s a bag she still used and carries to this very day.
Though in her younger years this confessor dreamed of owning a bag from every major designer, as an adult this luxury lover realties the significance of the classics and now choses to only purchase from certain brands. with that being said, this collector also considers her purchases to be investments, making the brands she frequents even much more important. read the full CC now and don’t forget to submit your own!
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Le basi
Age: 29
Gender Identity: Female
Location: southern California
Occupation: Lawyer
Industry: Legal
Salary: $110,000
Household Income: $110,000
Le borse
Are you a PurseForum member? No
How numerous bags do you own? around 20
What bags are in your collection?
Hermès Aline
Chanel Gabrielle Large
Chanel 2.55 small Tweed
Chanel medium Boy
Chanel young boy Brick
LV classic monogram petite Malle
LV reverse monogram huge Boite Chapeau Souple
Dior lady Medium
Dior Diorama WOC
A few other brands like Goyard, Gucci, Bvlgari, Prada, etc
How much is your collection worth? about $50,000.00
What is your many expensive bag? probably Chanel Boy, I haven’t check the recent price increase for some of my bags. though the LV petite Malle was the most costly one for me when I purchased it in 2015.
What are the most essential brands or pieces in your collection? Chanel young boy brick because it’s the very first designer bag I bought. I remember debating between the classic Chanel and young boy brick but I chose the young boy brick because of its seasonal/limited appeal and vintage look.
What age did you get your first designer bag, and what was it? 23 years old. It came after a several grand scholarship for students doing well during their first year of law school. I remember using my scholarship that year to purchase my very first Chanel young boy Brick.
Is there a particular bag you are wanting to purchase next? Either a classic Chanel Bag or Hermès Picotin. I am trying to build my profile for a Kelly, but the constant increase for Chanel is swaying me to get the Chanel classic first.
Any particular bag that holds a special sentimental value? That Chanel young boy Brick! I still love that piece to this very day. I take it out once in a while and a lot of people would ask me about it.
Do you feel like your bags change people’s perceptions of you or how you’re treated? Undeniably yes. I only use my designers when I go out of shopping. I do not carry it for work to avoid any judgmental comments or thoughts. It’s hard not to judge someone based on their outer appearance. It’s human nature right? lol
Have your bag-carrying practices changed because Covid? Not very much…I like spacious bags so many of my bags besides the WOCs can hold all my essentials from hand sanitizer to my bulky wallet. My guideline of thumb is…if the bag can’t hold my phone, I will not purchase it.
Lo shopping
How typically do you purchase new bags? It used to be 2-3 per year, now only 1. I tend purchase much more when traveling. When I was young, my goal was to collect one single style from all the major designers. When I practically reached that goal, my adulting self told me to just stick with something I can use for numerous years to come…bags that don’t look hideous even when I am 70 years old. So I choose Chanel and Hermès now.
Has the Coronavirus pandemic changed your shopping practices or overall attitude towards luxury? Yes, I shop a lot less! though I guess this saves my budget for something much more grand.
Which stores do you frequent the most? Chanel. I have to admit, Chanel’s quality isn’t so terrific comparing it to prior years. However, I don’t feel like I am purchasing a depreciating good with Chanel!
Do you ever purchase second-hand bags? Where do you purchase used? Never…not to be strange but I choose the smell and packaging of new items.
Do you sell old bags to pay for new purchases? Yes, I am currently clearing my closet with brands that do not hold value and rapidly become outdated like Versace, D&G, Salvator, Miu Miu etc. I sell them on eBay or to Neiman Marcus.
Do you ever feel societal pressure to purchase much more bags? Nope, much more so deter.
Do you consider your bag purchases investments? Decisamente!
Who influences your purchasing decisions? I, me, and myself lol
Are sales associate relationships instrumental to your shopping? Nope…not even for Hermès. I want to try and see if my portfolio is strong enough that they would offer me the bag based on my purchase history. If not, then I will build a relationship with an SA. I still got time ? maybe I am an introvErt quindi scelgo lo shopping con un SA.
Perché ti diletti nello shopping, oltre ad acquisire qualcosa di nuovo? Certamente nei miei primi anni ’20. Non sono più un maniaco dello shop. Forse è la mia età, mi piace molto di più per risparmiare denaro per altri investimenti invece di massimizzare le bollette sullo shopping.
Ti sei mai sentito come se avessi ricevuto un servizio inferiore in un negozio o una boutique a causa del tuo aspetto, etnia o genere? Sono una femmina asiatica, quindi dovrebbe rispondere?
I soldi
Chi paga per le tue borse? Solo me stesso e in alcuni casi la mia amata sorella. Nessun altro significativo da spendere per me.
Metti da parte un budget per gli acquisti di bagagli? In genere aspetto che PERK acquisisca una borsa ora.
Gli argomenti tabù
Hai mai acquistato un contraffatto perché non puoi permetterti un oggetto di design? Mai! Credo fermamente nei diritti delle case intellettuali. lol
Nascondi mai gli acquisti dal tuo altro significativo? Al momento non ho nessuno da nascondere. Vorrei anche il mio futuro significativo per rispettare la mia indipendenza finanziaria.
Qual è la cosa più folle che hai fatto per permetterti una borsa? Non sono un tipo spontaneo di persona. Penso molto prima di prendere le mie decisioni. Non ho mai speso molto più di 1/2 l’ora per acquistare alcuna borsa. Questo è dall’arrivo nel negozio e fuori con una borsa in mano.
Pensi che il tuo shopping sia mai un problema? Ti sei mai sentito come se stessi lottando con una dipendenza da shopping? Nopeeee
Il resto
Eventuali altri hobby o passioni costosi? Scarpe!