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alatrop · Sep 1st, 2009, 05:39 PM

My boyfriend got me my first designer bag (a Dooney & Bourke) in fall 2005. My real obsession didn't really start until early/mid-2007.

chubbymama · Sep 1st, 2009, 07:54 PM

About 15 years ago when Dooney & Bourke had their all weather bags, and also with Coach with their now vintage glove tanned bags. Then I started noticing Gucci, Marc Jacobs and LV. I have a few but they're too expensive for me right now, so I'm back to Coach.

hotshot · Sep 1st, 2009, 08:46 PM

About 10 years ago

NoSnowHere · Sep 1st, 2009, 09:50 PM

In my early 20s.

vbs1521 · Sep 1st, 2009, 09:51 PM

I'd have to say only this year. Any bags purchased prior to this year were a necessity. A good college [durable] bag, a good work bag, and one fun bag. Although my mom had lots of designers [which of course I borrow time to time] I was never really hooked.

Until I purchased my very own. Something more than I'd ever thought I'd spend. This summer I bought a Givenchy, a Ferragamo, a Fendi and a Francesco Biasia.

There is a distinct obsession that comes with your every purse purchase. You keep wanting more.

Bitten · Sep 1st, 2009, 10:51 PM

When I was 21 I bought a beautiful red Longchamp leather tote with the classic silver toggle - I started to really appreciate beautiful classic bags and I've continued to seek out gorgeous quality bags.

nycfashionlvr · Sep 1st, 2009, 10:55 PM

Freshman year of high school

high_notes_4u · Sep 1st, 2009, 11:10 PM

I've always had fun with bags, probably since elementary school. Remember those roundish, wooden-handled bags that had cloth button-on covers that you could change? When I was a little kid, I inadvertently left one at my grandmother's house once, after a visit. I was so distraught in the car on the way home that my mom surprised me with a new one (and a bit of an upgrade!) when we got home. She'd been saving it as a Christmas present, but she made my day that day.

Truth be told, I'm only now getting into higher-end designer bags (still have a lot to learn), and I have yet to purchase anything really super-expensive. I've been into Brighton for a while and own a few of these. But fear not--tPF is quickly becoming an addiction, and I'm excited (and fearful!!) of the possibilities...

Bagspy · Sep 2nd, 2009, 12:08 AM

3 years ago, before that I never want to carry any hand bag. Until I left my house key and car key at my client place ( I carry a brief case only for document) then I seriously think that I need a hand bag, just a small bag non branded and 6 months later I started with a coach and moschino (both I gave it to my niece) then with medium range ones than about 2 years ago I got chanel (5 bags in one year) of course LVs, but I stay away anything monogram. To date I have 20 bags in a span of 2 and a half year plus another 2 that I gave away.

crazyboutcoach · Oct 11th, 2009, 07:25 PM

Originally Posted by Bagspy

3 years ago, before that I never want to carry any hand bag. Until I left my house key and car key at my client place ( I carry a brief case only for document) then I seriously think that I need a hand bag, just a small bag non branded and 6 months later I started with a coach and moschino (both I gave it to my niece) then with medium range ones than about 2 years ago I got chanel (5 bags in one year) of course LVs, but I stay away anything monogram. To date I have 20 bags in a span of 2 and a half year plus another 2 that I gave away.

I'm kinda the same way in that I used to not carry a bag at all, (if I could'nt carry it in my pockets, then I did'nt need it). It's amazing how a concept as simple as a purse could change one's life & it's also amazing how fast one can be converted into a bagaholic like myself & many on TPF (wish my budget would catch up with my wish list in these harder times though

)!

Dabyachunv · Oct 11th, 2009, 08:40 PM

Three days after joining TPF, when I strayed from the Waldrobe section....

(although my first designer bag was 5 years ago) now its OOC.

tillie46 · Oct 11th, 2009, 08:45 PM

My obsesession for bags began when I was 21 and flying for a major airline. My first designer bag was a Louis Vuitton, bucket bag. Then came the wallet, make-up bags, keychains, and finally the luggage. I was able to fly all over the world shopping. In the last five years, I've gotten away from LV, and I now COLLECT Hermes, Chanel, and Balenciaga. It's a sickness.........but I love it!!!!!!!!!

flowerbobon · Oct 13th, 2009, 05:32 AM

my obsession started this beginning of year when I am not satisfied with the bags in the market right now. I mean the bags are so simple, not adorable, always in black,tan,brown color when I want something bright,cute and different from others. then i search on the internet what bags is suitable for me. Then I found this forum and walla!

ilvoelv · Oct 13th, 2009, 10:42 AM

At 17 when i got my first LV speedy

eyelash_xl · Oct 13th, 2009, 02:20 PM

A year ago, when i got my first job. I can afford them now

Sep 1st, 2009, 05:39 PM	#61
alatrop ready for fall! Joined: May 2006 Location: Ohio/Michigan Posts: 2,460	My boyfriend got me my first designer bag (a Dooney & Bourke) in fall 2005. My real obsession didn't really start until early/mid-2007.
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Sep 1st, 2009, 07:54 PM	#62
chubbymama Member Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 26	About 15 years ago when Dooney & Bourke had their all weather bags, and also with Coach with their now vintage glove tanned bags. Then I started noticing Gucci, Marc Jacobs and LV. I have a few but they're too expensive for me right now, so I'm back to Coach.
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Sep 1st, 2009, 08:46 PM	#63
hotshot Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,872	About 10 years ago
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Sep 1st, 2009, 09:50 PM	#64
NoSnowHere ~LV L♥ve~ Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 5,663	In my early 20s.
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Sep 1st, 2009, 09:51 PM	#65
vbs1521 Member Joined: Dec 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 179	I'd have to say only this year. Any bags purchased prior to this year were a necessity. A good college [durable] bag, a good work bag, and one fun bag. Although my mom had lots of designers [which of course I borrow time to time] I was never really hooked. Until I purchased my very own. Something more than I'd ever thought I'd spend. This summer I bought a Givenchy, a Ferragamo, a Fendi and a Francesco Biasia. There is a distinct obsession that comes with your every purse purchase. You keep wanting more.
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Sep 1st, 2009, 10:51 PM	#66
Bitten Chic, not cheap. Joined: Feb 2007 Location: On campus. Posts: 1,698	When I was 21 I bought a beautiful red Longchamp leather tote with the classic silver toggle - I started to really appreciate beautiful classic bags and I've continued to seek out gorgeous quality bags.
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Sep 1st, 2009, 10:55 PM	#67
nycfashionlvr Member Joined: Apr 2009 Location: New York City Posts: 420	Freshman year of high school

Sep 1st, 2009, 11:10 PM	#68
high_notes_4u Member Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 62	I've always had fun with bags, probably since elementary school. Remember those roundish, wooden-handled bags that had cloth button-on covers that you could change? When I was a little kid, I inadvertently left one at my grandmother's house once, after a visit. I was so distraught in the car on the way home that my mom surprised me with a new one (and a bit of an upgrade!) when we got home. She'd been saving it as a Christmas present, but she made my day that day. Truth be told, I'm only now getting into higher-end designer bags (still have a lot to learn), and I have yet to purchase anything really super-expensive. I've been into Brighton for a while and own a few of these. But fear not--tPF is quickly becoming an addiction, and I'm excited (and fearful!!) of the possibilities...
high_notes_4u Member Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 62

Sep 2nd, 2009, 12:08 AM	#69
Bagspy Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 690	3 years ago, before that I never want to carry any hand bag. Until I left my house key and car key at my client place ( I carry a brief case only for document) then I seriously think that I need a hand bag, just a small bag non branded and 6 months later I started with a coach and moschino (both I gave it to my niece) then with medium range ones than about 2 years ago I got chanel (5 bags in one year) of course LVs, but I stay away anything monogram. To date I have 20 bags in a span of 2 and a half year plus another 2 that I gave away.
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Oct 11th, 2009, 08:40 PM	#71
Dabyachunv Missing my Pupums. Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 301	Three days after joining TPF, when I strayed from the Waldrobe section.... (although my first designer bag was 5 years ago) now its OOC.
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Oct 11th, 2009, 08:45 PM	#72
tillie46 Member Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,761	My obsesession for bags began when I was 21 and flying for a major airline. My first designer bag was a Louis Vuitton, bucket bag. Then came the wallet, make-up bags, keychains, and finally the luggage. I was able to fly all over the world shopping. In the last five years, I've gotten away from LV, and I now COLLECT Hermes, Chanel, and Balenciaga. It's a sickness.........but I love it!!!!!!!!!
tillie46 Member Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,761

Oct 13th, 2009, 05:32 AM	#73
flowerbobon meow! Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 970	my obsession started this beginning of year when I am not satisfied with the bags in the market right now. I mean the bags are so simple, not adorable, always in black,tan,brown color when I want something bright,cute and different from others. then i search on the internet what bags is suitable for me. Then I found this forum and walla!
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Oct 13th, 2009, 10:42 AM	#74
ilvoelv Has to stop shopping Joined: Jun 2008 Location: In designer heaven.. Posts: 745	At 17 when i got my first LV speedy

Oct 13th, 2009, 02:20 PM	#75
eyelash_xl Member Joined: Aug 2009 Location: LA Posts: 20	A year ago, when i got my first job. I can afford them now

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