In today’s installment of wardrobe Confessionals, we’re inspecting in with a candid confessor hailing from Canada. This former Dior devotee began collecting bags when she was just 12 as well as has because amassed an remarkable collection of bags. Her purchases include numerous bags (many of them pre-loved) from Louis Vuitton, Chloé, Dior, as well as more.
This collector’s mindset towards bags as well as buying has grown over the years, as well as as she methods 30, she shares an truthful look into her buying habits. though she has a true enthusiasm for high-end purses as well as admits to having a hard time with her buying habits, as well as this confessor has worked to get a deal with on her shopping. Now, she thoroughly calculates her purchases. She discovers delight in putting together attire as well as expressing herself with her personal style as well as even authenticates bags as a side enthusiasm project. checked out the full CC now, as well as don’t fail to remember to submit your own!
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Základy
Age: 29
Gender Identity: Female
Location: Montreal, Quebec
Occupation: Consultant
Industry: Finance
Salary: $70,000
Household Income: $120,000
The Bags
Are you a PurseForum member? Ano
How numerous bags do you own? 22
Chloé Drew as well as vintage Dior Saddle from CC 125’s Closet
What bags are in your collection?
Chanel traditional Flap 20b blue
LV Epi Noé blue
LV Murakami fast black
LV Lexington yellow Vernis
LV Mallory increased poudre Vernis
Dior vintage Saddle White
Dior vintage Trotter beige
Dior Ethnique carry white
Dior Gaucho bronze
Dior new Lock black
Chloé Hayley camel
Chloé Drew pink
Burberry Canterbury tote
YSL SDJ silver
2 Sophie Hulme bags
a další…
How much is your collection worth? roughly 40K CAD (I purchase A great deal pre-loved).
What is your many costly bag? My 20b Chanel little traditional Flap. I purchased her last year after a big perk as well as couldn’t be much more delighted. Fits my stature, my wardrobe, as well as I cannot believe that it fits my style in addition to it does.
Though I’m unfortunate to report that extremely bit fits within it though :/
The Chloé Hayley
What are the most essential brands or pieces in your collection? currently a Chloé girl. My preferred piece is certainly my Chloé Hayley. She resembles a little Evelyne, however has two compartments separated by a third with a zipper closure in the middle. She’s a fantastic old gal whom I like as well as reach for without judgment or regard for the event.
Jízda na kole? She’s with me.
Pozdní snídaně? indeed please.
Needed to hand in my last Econ project of my degree? She was in tow, as well as my project was thoroughly in location within as I rode dangerously with the mud to hand it in on time. as for other brands, I was previously significant on Dior (not a Maria Grazia fan unfortunately).
What age did you get your very first designer bag, as well as what was it? The tender age of 12. I went to a personal institution where every second woman had an LV Pochette Accessoires or a infant Speedy, as well as I had chose that I was going to be one of them. After months of asserting to my parents that it was the only method I might socially flourish amongst my peers, they purchased me an LV Mallory in increased poudre. I barely wear her, however she’s a gem I still take out every when in a while.
Is there a particular bag you are wanting to purchase next? 100%, I keep lying to myself that I’ve hit handbag peace as well as yet I still handle to purchase a bag per year. I hope to purchase a woman Dior for my 30th, secondhand of course.
Any specific bag that holds a special emotional value? I’m emotionally connected to numerous of my bags, both my Chloé bags for sure. My white Saddle, which has a story to boot, as well as my Murakami Speedy. I went to my sibling in London in 2016 as well as discovered a consignment store called the Pandora gown boutique. Filled to the brim with designer goodies, I found her hanging high above my head as well as promptly understood she was mine forevermore. At the time the British pound was extremely affordable (thanks Brexit) as well as I got her for less than 600 CAD.
Do you feel like your bags modification people’s perceptions of you or exactly how you’re treated? Ano. I am treated like a rich youngster practically 100% of the time if people don’t understand me as well as the bag is a bit much more obvious. For that reason, I never wear my designer bags at work, never when I opt for a walk (I’ve seen some do it). however it assists to get much much better client service than those who aren’t [wearing one]when I go buying :D.
My Chloé’s get mixed reception in social circles. The Chanel women of the world act as if it’s a trainer or an MK bag, as well as I’ve been treated terribly for using Chloé amongst those people, even if it later comes out that their Chanel is a very fake from Turkey.
I only wearMoje „hlasitější“ tašky kolem extrémně blízkých dobrých přátel (tj. Murakami, CF nebo jeden z mých sedel).
Změnily se vaše praktiky přenášení tašek, protože Covid? Zcela. Nakonec skončím jen tím, že opustím domov do práce nebo pracuji v kavárně, takže nosím své totes 90% času. Nakonec jsem několikrát šel, protože se věci otevřely v červnu/červenci, takže jsem měl hrst šancí nosit své tašky ven.
Nakupování
Jak běžně kupujete nové tašky? 2020 a 2021: 1/rok. Před: 3-5.
Změnila pandemie Coronavirus vaše nákupní postupy nebo obecné myšlení směrem k luxusu? Navzdory mému profesnímu postupu si díky pandemii kupuji mnohem méně. Stříbrná podšívka byla, že jsem si mohl koupit svůj CF díky svému novému rytmu. Přesto jsem si předem miloval především před pandemií.
Mým novým zaměřením je udržet uklidnější a mnohem úmyslnější sbírku. Od pandemie jsem nabídl velké nabídky svých oblečení i neduskových tašek, stejně jako se snažím znovu domů, abych zajistil, že to bude vidět, když je spokojen, když to bylo se mnou?
Které obchody pravidelně nejvíce? Věřím, že by to mohl být Chanel (máte nejlepší převrátit oči, protože jsem předtím udělal pohrdavý komentář k ženám, které nosí pouze chanel tašky).
Nekupuji mnohem více než jeden příslušenství i oděvní produkt za sezónu, nicméně všechny moje nejnovější doplňky byly v poslední době od Chanel.
CC 125 je vážená klapka Chanel
Nakupujete někdy tašky z druhé ruky? Kde kupujete použité? Je to neobvyklá i významná událost, abych si koupil tašku v obchodě, jako je moje cenná CF. Nakupuji všude; Kijiji, eBay, japonští prodejci, Depop, Poshmark, méně zásilkové obchody. Mám talent pro ověřování a také ověřující na volné noze – Dior, Fendi a také Chloé tašky jako boční ruch. Výsledkem je, že chápu velké množství autentizátorů pro křížově autortentické kousky, které najdu. Pokud však chcete něco cenově dostupného, zkuste to viterovat nebo jít po předem milovaných kusech ve vašem vlastním městě. Budete šokováni, co můžete najít.
Nabízíte staré tašky na zaplacení nových nákupů? Ačkoli to není s úmyslem platit za nové nákupy, opravdu ano. Mnoho. Věřím, že jsem nabídl 10 svých tašek na místech, jako je Depop, Kijiji, stejně jako Poshmark. Díky Kijiji jsem dokonce nabídl všechny své kostýmní šperky.
Cítíte někdy společenský tlak na nákup mnohem více tašek? Občas. Obzvláště s tradiční chlopní jsem cítil překonatelný tlak na tvar nákupem v obchodě. V opačném případě nejsou pro mě žádné nové tašky dostatečné, abych si je chtěl koupit. Spustím cokoli, co je nedávno, protože reklamní tlaky Instagramu jsou tak bez chuti. Na rozdíl od tašek jsem si koupil velké množství doplňků (sluneční brýle i SLG).
Myslíte si na investice do nákupu tašek? Investice v šatníku? Ano. I když nabízím v CTA a také jsem hlavní lovec pro skvělou dohodu, tašky, které si koupím, nejsou naznačeny, že přinesou mnoho jiných návratnosti, než je úplné uspokojení, když stahujete extrémně horké oblečení.
Kdo ovlivňuje vaše rozhodnutí o nákupu? Koncept dosažení vhodného vzhledu „Je ne sais quoi“ se stylovým podtónem. Nové tašky to nedosahují, místo toho diktují uniformu. V každém z nás je rafinovaná podstata, kterou lze vyjádřit s oblečením, které nosíme, a příslušenstvím, které vybereme, jsem nechal své tlačit na silnici, kterou jsem naznačil, abych následoval …
Jsou připojení prodejních partnerů nápomocné pro vaše nakupování? Navzdory tomu, že jsem obrovský na předem milovaných taškách, ráda kupuji své SLG čerstvé a také mám oblíbenou SA v několika obchodech. Také bych rád poděkoval Ryanovi z Chanel Montreal za to, že mi pomohl získat první tašku Chanel. Dělá poznámky a také neodmítne žádný typ práce a také málo (jako je šátek), stejně jako to opravdu oceňuji.
Proč potěšíte nakupování, kromě toho, že získáte něco nového? Využíval jsem se rád nákupu pro spěch a stále se podílel na bezduchých nákupech. I utilized to be a huge shopaholic prior to 2018. Now, I like buying since I delight in taking a piece as well as marrying it with my fashion identity. I like to believe about exactly how I’ll wear it, where I’ll wear it, why I’ll wear it, what emotions it may evoke for others when I wear it… When I have an event or a trip to look ahead to, I’ll always believe about what I’m using as well as exactly how I want to interact my character with my garb.
Have you ever felt like you got inferior service at a store or shop because of your appearance, ethnicity or gender? pouze jednou. As a lady of Western Oriental descent I’m part of a mostly despised community, particularly in France & Austria (shock). I was rejected entry at Zara in the altering spaces by a French guy with a disgusting smirk on his face, as well as efficiently told that I wasn’t thetype of clientele that they catered to. Racist jerk.
Peníze
Who pays for your bags? 2000-2016: A mix of my dad as well as myself (I purchased all my high street bags as well as just a couple designer pieces up up until that point).
2017- now: Me, myself, as well as I.
I was well-loved as well as provided the chance to have gain access to to fashion that women dream of purchasing well into their 20s, 30s, or even later. however I’m semi resolved to never let a guy purchase me a bag again. purchase me food, flowers, food as well as even jewellery if I make you that happy. My bag purchases mark a specific point of pride on my end. I search the web of what I want, speak with women in my community, as well as have an excel sheet on my bag collection needs (and their purchase prices/their present going prices). If somebody purchases me a bag I don’t need, as my bad dad has experienced, the bag can end up going to squander (or in the hands of a dearest cousin/sibling).
Do you set aside a budget plan for your bag purchases? I just approximate to spend around 3k on bags a year (with the big exception of my Chanel). I astutely budget plan for my needs as well as leave a little part for my second-hand bags.
The Taboo Topics
Have you ever bought a counterfeit since you couldn’t pay for a designer item? When I was 14 I saw a pink Burberry inspect bag in an alley in Hawaii lined with white pleather as well as had to have her. I now comprehend the malignant nature of the counterfeit market as well as steer remove from them.
Do you ever hide purchases from your considerable other? I haven’t had the displeasure of such an experience since I don’t enable my connections to drag on.
What’s the craziest thing you’ve done to pay for a bag? Skipped meat, a great deal of grocery store essentials, store-bought coffee as well as my last meal of the day for the last two months of grad institution for a Saddle bag. It was 300 CAD though (pre-2018 craze), so a noise wardrobe investment. The costs I bore were a tad extreme.
Do you believe your buying is ever a problem? have you ever felt like you were having a hard time with a buying addiction? In my very first year out of grad institution I had a huge problem. I was definitely not saving sufficient as well as I was costs my money on tons of alcohol, restaurants, traveling, as well as high-end accessories/clothing. I was extremely lost with my direction, working tasks I hated, making good friends that weren’t any type of great for me, as well as not making an effort to figure much of that out because I was so burnt from my Master’s degree. I was adequately able to regroup after a year of mucking about as well as discovered a task that set me in my present profession trajectory.
The rest Of It
Any other costly hobbies or passions? Travelling, shoe shopping, as well as dining out.
Anything else you would like to include? The financial obligation isn’t worth it, fakes are even less worth it. A $500 very fake might have been much better spent on a contemporary designer bag that brings its own appeal to your wardrobe.
Also… always cross-authenticate your second-hand bags, big pre-loved e-luxury sites only understand what they’re doing 30% of the time.