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leilani01 · Jul 4th, 2009, 01:38 PM

I found tpf while looking for more information about BV. After wandering into a BV boutique about 1 1/2 ago, I was hooked and found the BV subforum an invaluable resource about the pros and cons about various styles, durability of different types of leather, etc.

Ferragamo has become my 2nd love and I've lurked in the YSL, Prada and LV subforums too.

BV will always remain my favorite!

Carley29 · Jul 4th, 2009, 01:50 PM

I stumbled on to this sight after buying my first coach bag. After that I purchased only coach bags until yesterday.

(Can't find my camera right now to reveal

)
TPF opened up a whole new world for me. There are not very many people that carry designer bags where I live and I really did not know much about different bags until I found TPF.
Thank you TPF!!!!

ShopGirl647 · Jul 4th, 2009, 04:17 PM

It was Louis Vuitton by accident when I was searching for bag maintenance on LV stuff but now it seems like I have moved onto Balenciaga and Hermes.

kymmie · Jul 4th, 2009, 04:28 PM

It started with Vuitton then Chloe now Balenciaga with a few others thrown in like Kate Spade, Longchamp, LAMB and Marc by MJ.

sanni_81 · Jul 4th, 2009, 05:00 PM

I started with LV and I'm still in love with LV. Sometimes I have a look at Bal's, but don't buy it right now.

DeeDeeDelovely · Jul 4th, 2009, 06:13 PM

Chanel and Hermes

Odebdo · Jul 4th, 2009, 08:19 PM

I came here researching a Tano boogie bucket...but I already collected Coach before I joined. Since joining tpf, I now own several RM as well as Belen Echandia bags...and I love them all...I am an equal opportunity bag lover!

chillyne · Jul 4th, 2009, 08:38 PM

i love bags! when I got my first coach, i knew that my purse collection will grew eventually. so i spend hours finding a purse forum like this. then I learned a lot from dust bags to where to store your bags (cabinets from ikea), and I'm so much inspired for those who have a huge purse collection (what a great collection) and to be honest I envy you girls!!

so from my first coach, i found myself buying another coach purse, MK, Cole Haan and im really wanting to have my first LV (got inspired by TPFs) so last xmas my hubby gave me LV mono speedy 30 and I love it!! then the latest, 2 days ago I purchased my first gucci sukey (it's on his way to my arms, i need to wait til friday). Its not an instant buying, all i have to do is to wait plus work hard like crazy. lolz!!

but yeah, im really inspired and wanting more.

needless to say, but my hubby is very supportive on my addiction.

ChiChi143 · Jul 4th, 2009, 11:51 PM

I first started with Coach, but since then have have sold almost all of my Coach bags. Then I moved to (in order) LV, Gucci, Bal, RM back to LV and now back to Bal.

anghelq · Jul 5th, 2009, 01:51 AM

started out with LV then moved to chloe, balenciaga, gucci, marc jacobs, chanel, Hermes and now I'm back to LV.

MJDaisy · Jul 6th, 2009, 11:53 AM

RM. it's what got me started on tpf...it was before rm even had her own subforum. i've dabbled in MJ some but mostly my love stays with RM.

ellacoach · Jul 6th, 2009, 11:55 AM

when I first joined TPF it was all about Coach for me, but I've now moved on to LV, Chanel, Rebecca Minkoff and Marc Jacobs, and hopefully soon Balenciaga! I actually don't own any Coach bags anymore.

Elsie87 · Jul 6th, 2009, 12:06 PM

My first love was the Dior Gaucho - it's the reason why I joined tPF. Then I moved on to Chloé, Gucci and Balenciaga. Now I'm into Chanel and I'm starting to show an interest in Hermès too...

dierregi · Jul 10th, 2009, 05:08 AM

I joined because I was totally lost in the bag territory. In high school I craved LV and Dior (mostly because I could not afford them). Then I lost interest and I used backpacks for several years. A few years ago I found a well paid job and decided to update (upgrade too) my wardrobe and accessories and suddenly realised that I had no clue about what was fashionable as far as bags were concerned.

I knew I did not really like LV (far too many around, etc..) and Dior, but was otherwise lost. The brand that first attracted my attention was Tod's and it is still my favourite - it suits my needs, not too extravagant, high quality, etc...

I got to like also other brands, such as Prada, Miumiu, Balenciaga and GD. It is interesting to read about some American brands (such as RM and Coach), but I don't buy if I cannot check IRL, so that part is purely theoretical

chunkylover53 · Jul 10th, 2009, 07:22 AM

Even though I had a variety of bag brands before visiting TPF, the Balenciaga forum brought me here. I still lurk in the Balenciaga forum, but now have added Rebecca Minkoff to my lurking repertoire.

Jul 4th, 2009, 01:38 PM	#31
leilani01 Member Joined: Jan 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,051	I found tpf while looking for more information about BV. After wandering into a BV boutique about 1 1/2 ago, I was hooked and found the BV subforum an invaluable resource about the pros and cons about various styles, durability of different types of leather, etc. Ferragamo has become my 2nd love and I've lurked in the YSL, Prada and LV subforums too. BV will always remain my favorite!
	__________________ Wish list: Bottega Veneta - Something in lilac or grape from the F/W collection. Bottega Veneta - Medium campana Bottega Veneta - Ball bag in a seasonal color Ferragamo - Armonia in black

Jul 4th, 2009, 01:50 PM	#32
Carley29 Member Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 2,988	I stumbled on to this sight after buying my first coach bag. After that I purchased only coach bags until yesterday. (Can't find my camera right now to reveal ) TPF opened up a whole new world for me. There are not very many people that carry designer bags where I live and I really did not know much about different bags until I found TPF. Thank you TPF!!!!
	__________________ Carley TPF

Jul 4th, 2009, 04:17 PM	#33
ShopGirl647 Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,201	It was Louis Vuitton by accident when I was searching for bag maintenance on LV stuff but now it seems like I have moved onto Balenciaga and Hermes.
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Jul 4th, 2009, 04:28 PM	#34
kymmie superficial quirk Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,706	It started with Vuitton then Chloe now Balenciaga with a few others thrown in like Kate Spade, Longchamp, LAMB and Marc by MJ.
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Jul 4th, 2009, 05:00 PM	#35
sanni_81 Member Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 164	I started with LV and I'm still in love with LV. Sometimes I have a look at Bal's, but don't buy it right now.
	__________________ Searching for: Monogramouflage Stole

Jul 4th, 2009, 06:13 PM	#36
DeeDeeDelovely Quiet!Hermes Hunting Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 3,223	Chanel and Hermes
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Jul 4th, 2009, 08:19 PM	#37
Odebdo Not another bag??? Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Land of Labradors! Posts: 4,615	I came here researching a Tano boogie bucket...but I already collected Coach before I joined. Since joining tpf, I now own several RM as well as Belen Echandia bags...and I love them all...I am an equal opportunity bag lover!
	__________________ "No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich." - Louis Sabin My bags: http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...l#post10884026 Shopping in my closet until all SO's and pre-orders have arrived!

Jul 4th, 2009, 08:38 PM	#38
chillyne Member Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 123	i love bags! when I got my first coach, i knew that my purse collection will grew eventually. so i spend hours finding a purse forum like this. then I learned a lot from dust bags to where to store your bags (cabinets from ikea), and I'm so much inspired for those who have a huge purse collection (what a great collection) and to be honest I envy you girls!! so from my first coach, i found myself buying another coach purse, MK, Cole Haan and im really wanting to have my first LV (got inspired by TPFs) so last xmas my hubby gave me LV mono speedy 30 and I love it!! then the latest, 2 days ago I purchased my first gucci sukey (it's on his way to my arms, i need to wait til friday). Its not an instant buying, all i have to do is to wait plus work hard like crazy. lolz!! but yeah, im really inspired and wanting more. needless to say, but my hubby is very supportive on my addiction.

Jul 4th, 2009, 11:51 PM	#39
ChiChi143 ♥ Happily Engaged ♥ Joined: Jun 2007 Location: New York Posts: 8,250	I first started with Coach, but since then have have sold almost all of my Coach bags. Then I moved to (in order) LV, Gucci, Bal, RM back to LV and now back to Bal.
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Jul 5th, 2009, 01:51 AM	#40
anghelq Hermeslover Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,306	started out with LV then moved to chloe, balenciaga, gucci, marc jacobs, chanel, Hermes and now I'm back to LV.
anghelq Hermeslover Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,306	__________________

Jul 6th, 2009, 11:53 AM	#41
MJDaisy OMFG. Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Planet Zetor Posts: 3,621	RM. it's what got me started on tpf...it was before rm even had her own subforum. i've dabbled in MJ some but mostly my love stays with RM.
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Jul 6th, 2009, 11:55 AM	#42
ellacoach East Coast Girl Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Northeast Posts: 4,250	when I first joined TPF it was all about Coach for me, but I've now moved on to LV, Chanel, Rebecca Minkoff and Marc Jacobs, and hopefully soon Balenciaga! I actually don't own any Coach bags anymore.
	__________________ "I know you won't be alone for long, but without you I'll be alone forever." - Don Draper

Jul 6th, 2009, 12:06 PM	#43
Elsie87 Dior Glamazon Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,733	My first love was the Dior Gaucho - it's the reason why I joined tPF. Then I moved on to Chloé, Gucci and Balenciaga. Now I'm into Chanel and I'm starting to show an interest in Hermès too...
	__________________ "Resistance is futile" My collection of all things luxury: http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-showcase/elsie87s-collection-336426.html

Jul 10th, 2009, 05:08 AM	#44
dierregi Maniaca delle borse Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Brussels and Genova Posts: 732	I joined because I was totally lost in the bag territory. In high school I craved LV and Dior (mostly because I could not afford them). Then I lost interest and I used backpacks for several years. A few years ago I found a well paid job and decided to update (upgrade too) my wardrobe and accessories and suddenly realised that I had no clue about what was fashionable as far as bags were concerned. I knew I did not really like LV (far too many around, etc..) and Dior, but was otherwise lost. The brand that first attracted my attention was Tod's and it is still my favourite - it suits my needs, not too extravagant, high quality, etc... I got to like also other brands, such as Prada, Miumiu, Balenciaga and GD. It is interesting to read about some American brands (such as RM and Coach), but I don't buy if I cannot check IRL, so that part is purely theoretical

Jul 10th, 2009, 07:22 AM	#45
chunkylover53 Champagne! Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 380	Even though I had a variety of bag brands before visiting TPF, the Balenciaga forum brought me here. I still lurk in the Balenciaga forum, but now have added Rebecca Minkoff to my lurking repertoire.

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