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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The Basics

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

The Bags

Are you a PurseForum member? No

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

Stella McCartney Falabella Clutch

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!

The Shopping

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? Yes! 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? No

Why do you take pleasure in shopping, beyond justobtaining something new? I truly like great attire even though I don’t go out much because of COVID. I feel energized using great clothes/bags/shoes so perhaps that’s the reason?

Have you ever felt like you got inferior service at a store or shop because of your appearance, ethnicity or gender? now when I show on those experiences [shared above], I believe I got inferior services because of looking young. In my 20s, I appeared like I was still in high institution so SAs may not have taken me seriously. I haven’t felt this method for awhile, perhaps because of not buying in person as much as I utilized to, or I just truly am not bothered if SAs leave me alone.

The Money

Who pays for your bags? Myself

Do you set aside a budget plan for your bag purchases? Not a strict budget, however mainly when I get my bonus I’ll utilize part of that for a new bag.

The Taboo Topics

Have you ever bought a counterfeit since you couldn’t pay for a designer item? Yes, as well as I regret that decision. Although they look nearly similar to the original item, hardware does not last after a few months of everyday wear. I gotten these products when I was young as well as might not tell the difference at first, however after getting a genuine purse I realized high quality is not something that can be replicated.

Do you ever hide purchases from your considerable other? No. I may not disclose ideal away however I definitely don’t go out of my method to hide it!

What’s the craziest thing you’ve done to pay for a bag? Nothing. I’ve always saved up for a bag.

Do you believe your buying is ever a problem? have you ever felt like you were having a hard time with a buying addiction? Nope!

The rest Of It

Any other costly hobbies or passions? cooking or shoes lol