CC 128: The Collector who likes exactly how fashion Makes Them feel

In today’s installment of wardrobe Confessionals, we satisfy a collector whose enthusiasm for purses stems from exactly how bags make them feel. A wise buyer who hasn’t done anything as well crazy to purchase a bag, this collector began loving bags in their early twenties with the purchase of an charming Miu Miu clutch.

These days though, this purse enthusiast has been bitten by the Chanel bug as well as really hopes to add one more Chanel piece to their collection soon. Nonetheless, one of the most crucial pieces in this high-end lover’s wardrobe stays to be a Chloé Paraty bag, which was bought early on in this confessor’s journey. checked out the full CC now, as well as be sure to submit your own!

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O básico

Age: 36
Location: SF Bay Area
Occupation: service Systems analyst High Tech
Industry: High Tech
Salary: $126,000
Household Income: $300,000

As malas

Are you a PurseForum member? Não

How lots of bags do you own? 9

What bags are in your collection?

Chanel Reissue 225

Chanel Boy

Goyard St. Louis PM

Longchamp big Le Pliage Tote

Longchamp medium Le Pliage Tote

Chloé Paraty

Chloé Drew Crossbody

Celine Nano Luggage

Celine Trapeze

Celine Trio

Miu Miu Matelassé Clutch

Clutch Stella McCartney Falabella

How much is your collection worth? $22,000

What is your a lot of costly bag? Chanel Reissue 225.

What are the most crucial brands or pieces in your collection? At the moment it’s Chanel. It’s traditional as well as I understand it’ll still be in style for lots of years to come.

What age did you get your very first designer bag, as well as what was it? I believe I was around 24-25 as well as got the Miu Miu hold from Net-a-porter.com. I was as well intimidated to shop in person for high-end products at that time, so I often bought them online, as well as thankfully, Net-a-porter existed then. now that I’m older, I appreciate buying in person for the experience. It feels different clicking behind the screen vs. touching the bag in person. I’m still thankful on the internet high-end buying is still right here for those that can’t make it to the store.

Is there a certain bag you are seeking to purchase next? After getting two Chanel bags, I believe I’m officially into Chanel. I’m looking ahead to get a traditional or chevron pattern WOC. I’ve always liked Chanel’s chevron pattern.

Any specific bag that holds a special emotional value? Chloé Paraty. I kept in mind wanting this bag so terribly when I very first saw it, as well as took a long time to save up for this purchase. The leather is so soft as well as it was simple to carry. I utilized it everyday in my very first task as well as it still looks brand new. I truly like Chloé as well as always appreciate their craftsmanship in leather shoes or bags.

Do you feel like your bags modification people’s perceptions of you or exactly how you’re treated? I didn’t notice much right here in the US, I believe a lot of locations I shopped at treated me relatively regardless which bag I carried. In Asia, I observed there were some differences particularly at high-end stores, however then I likewise observed a lot of people in Asia likewise dressed up when they shopped at high-end stores.

Have your bag-carrying routines altered considering that Covid? I utilized to bring little bags before Covid as well as travel to a lot more places. now that I stay house a lot more often, I normally bring my Goyard PM tote, which likewise brings my daughter’s toys!

As compras

How commonly do you get new bags? when a year when I get my bonus.

Has the Coronavirus pandemic altered your buying routines or general mindset towards luxury?I don’t shop in person as much as I utilized to, I shop on the internet as well as just recently started utilizing a personal shopper.

Which stores do you regular the most? I went to Neiman Marcus the most, normally to inspect out the current offerings from Chanel considering that there weren’t any type of Chanel stores near me.

Do you ever get second-hand bags? Where do you get used? Sim! I bought from Rebag, Fashionphile, as well as when directly from a fashion blogger.

Do you offer old bags to pay for new purchases? I haven’t offered any type of bags yet.

Do you ever feel societal pressure to purchase a lot more bags? No. I normally believe about exactly how a bag will in shape into my way of life before getting one.

Do you think about your bag purchases investments? I believe the Chanel bags feel like an investment however not the others.

Who influences your getting decisions? I’m guilty of enjoying great deals of Youtube videos as well as checking out photos from Pinterest! often lovely IG photos make me believe about specific bags, however ultimately, I believe with truly difficult before getting a bag.

Are sales partner connections instrumental to your shopping? Não

Why do you take pleasure in shopping, beyond justobtendo algo novo? Eu realmente gosto de ótimos trajes, apesar de não sair muito por causa do Covid. Eu me sinto energizado usando ótimas roupas/bolsas/sapatos, então talvez seja esse o motivo?

Você já sentiu que recebeu serviço inferior em uma loja ou loja por causa de sua aparência, etnia ou gênero? Agora, quando mostro essas experiências [compartilhadas acima], acredito que recebi serviços inferiores por parecer jovens. Nos meus 20 anos, parecia que ainda estava em alta instituição, então o SAS pode não ter me levado a sério. Não sinto esse método há algum tempo, talvez por não comprar pessoalmente tanto quanto eu utilizei, ou eu realmente não estou incomodado se o SAS me deixar em paz.

O dinheiro

Quem paga por suas malas? Eu mesmo

Você reserva um plano de orçamento para as compras da sua bolsa? Não é um orçamento rigoroso, no entanto, principalmente quando receber meu bônus, utilizarei parte disso para uma nova bolsa.

Os tópicos tabus

Você já comprou uma falsificação, pois não pôde pagar por um item de designer? Sim, assim como eu me arrependo dessa decisão. Embora eles pareçam quase parecidos com o item original, o hardware não dura após alguns meses de desgaste diário. Eu adquiri esses produtos quando era jovem e talvez não diga a diferença no início, no entanto, depois de obter uma bolsa genuína, percebi que a alta qualidade não é algo que pode ser replicado.

Você já escondeu as compras do seu outro considerável? Não. Eu não posso divulgar o ideal, mas definitivamente não saio do meu método para escondê -lo!

Qual é a coisa mais louca que você fez para pagar por uma bolsa? Nada. Eu sempre economizei para uma bolsa.

Você acredita que sua compra é um problema? Você já sentiu que estava tendo dificuldades com um vício em compras? Não!

O resto

Algum outro hobbies ou paixões caras? cozinhar ou sapatos lol