Do you still use your older treasures after you get new ones?

Booklady · Dec 13th, 2006, 10:52 PM

Here's my question: I have a few LV epi leathers, a couple of great bottegas, Hayden Harnett and a Botkier - all fairly recent purchases. Are they going to become last years news soon or can I break them out again in future seasons? What do you do as your collection grows? Are there certain ones you feel hold up better (from a fashion standpoint) over time?

Virginia · Dec 13th, 2006, 11:08 PM

every now and then i'll use my old ones. I'll need to see it to remember i own it though

chloehandbags · Dec 14th, 2006, 01:13 AM

I always use my older bags. I don't care if they don't look exactly like the current crop of bags; but I do insist that they should have elements in common with current fashions and I'll only carry them if I feel they look right with the clothes and colours of the season (or the upcoming season).

Sometimes I'll buy a bag, because I love it, even though it doesn't look right with any of the clothes I'm wearing that season. Even if I don't get around to carrying it much straight away, I don't care, because almost invariably, a year or two later, it looks perfect with everything!

Actually, I think only wearing current season clothes and accessories (without any past season and/or vintage items) can look a touch unimaginative...

ETA: Whoops! Forgot to answer your question about which bags hold up better (from a fashion standpoint) over time - I think it's wise to avoid the 'it' bags (unless you really love one, of course), as they will inevitably tend to look more obviously of a certain season, than a less known style.

Although, if you pack them away and break them out again after 20 years, they will no doubt look perfect again!

Dec 13th, 2006, 10:52 PM	#1
Booklady Member	Do you still use your older treasures after you get new ones? Here's my question: I have a few LV epi leathers, a couple of great bottegas, Hayden Harnett and a Botkier - all fairly recent purchases. Are they going to become last years news soon or can I break them out again in future seasons? What do you do as your collection grows? Are there certain ones you feel hold up better (from a fashion standpoint) over time?

Dec 13th, 2006, 11:08 PM	#2
Virginia <3 JTan, Roly & LV Location: Los Angeles	Re: Do you still use your older treasures after you get new ones? every now and then i'll use my old ones. I'll need to see it to remember i own it though __________________ My Collection (mostly LV's) (updated 7/15/08, pg. 19)

Dec 14th, 2006, 01:13 AM	#3
chloehandbags Sofa King Sherlock Location: Hertfordshire, UK.	Re: Do you still use your older treasures after you get new ones? I always use my older bags. I don't care if they don't look exactly like the current crop of bags; but I do insist that they should have elements in common with current fashions and I'll only carry them if I feel they look right with the clothes and colours of the season (or the upcoming season). Sometimes I'll buy a bag, because I love it, even though it doesn't look right with any of the clothes I'm wearing that season. Even if I don't get around to carrying it much straight away, I don't care, because almost invariably, a year or two later, it looks perfect with everything! Actually, I think only wearing current season clothes and accessories (without any past season and/or vintage items) can look a touch unimaginative... ETA: Whoops! Forgot to answer your question about which bags hold up better (from a fashion standpoint) over time - I think it's wise to avoid the 'it' bags (unless you really love one, of course), as they will inevitably tend to look more obviously of a certain season, than a less known style. Although, if you pack them away and break them out again after 20 years, they will no doubt look perfect again! __________________ Still missing Phoebe... 'My boss, Ralph Toledano [president of Chloé], always says to me that people come to buy at Chloé for what it is, so it does not make sense to order a Chinese and get delivered an Indian!' - Phoebe Philo, May 2005. Last edited by chloehandbags; Dec 14th, 2006 at 01:26 AM.