Before Hermes

[koukanamiya]

Just wondering, before Hermes became your favorite, which brand purses do you used the most?

I used to carry Louis Vuitton, and at the time I already loved Hermes. However, I thought Hermes was too expensive. Then one day the lightbulb went off - all these LV bags and other bags I bought, I could've used them for several Hermes bags. After that, I started buying Hermes.

 

[hermesgroupie]

It's always been Hermes for me. I was never into handbags before my first Hermes. That Kelly was my undoing.

 

[Greentea]

LV, big time. Years ago in my college days, it was Dooney and Coach.

 

[frenchiefan]

Chanel - still like them alot. My second favorite!

Other than that, Dooney and Burke or a Coach or 2 in my high school/college days.

 

[crochetbella]

Mostly Coach because I worked there and got 50-65% off.

 

[koukanamiya]

Mostly Coach because I worked there and got 50-65% off.

Wow! 50% to 65% off? Even the current season items?

 

[crochetbella]

We got 50% off a set number of current items and 65% off and first choice of items being sent to the outlets. I worked there about 5 years ago and spent all my paychecks on bags. DH finally said hmmm why bother working if you aren't actually making any money?

 

[Kellybag]

Mostly Coach because I worked there and got 50-65% off.

Good deal...how much fun would that be?

 

[kitskats]

anything quirky and unusual. I never had a designer bag until the baby blue vernis papillon (bedford). I now have high end designer/midrange and even-yes-urban outfitters, banana rep/orla kiely,etc in my collection. i love my Birkin but stayed true to my funky quirky roots too- even at this age. i also now care less about whether someone thinks i'm to old for my betsey johnson bag. but really i get a lot of compliments from strangers so i guess my stuff is interesting to look at.

 

[S'Mom]

Before Hermes it was and still is Chanel. I have my beloved Grey Reissue that I was lucky, lucky, lucky to find and my chocolate Deerskin Bolt handbag that I don't think I'll ever give up. I also covet my mothers 25 year old LV Speedy!

 

[nathansgirl1908]

First it was Dooney and Bourke in high school with one Coach thrown in. Then it was Louis Vuitton and Chanel. But slowly over time I came to really appreciate Hermes and decided that it was time to maintain brand loyalty. I still carry other bags, but Hermes is number one with me now.

 

[Kellybag]

Good question...if I think of what I have the most of it would be Ferragamo and my croc collection.

 

[theITbag]

It was Chanel and LV a few years ago. Then Fendi Spy, Chloe, and Balenciaga around the same time.

 

[Grands Fonds]

I had a thing for Fendi Baguettes for a while (didn't everyone?), but my love was collecting vintage Bakelite and Lucite Purses from the 50's.....I have quite a nice collection.

Having said that, I am 32, and have been coveting a kelly since I was 16 (half my life!!!! - 'bout time I got one, 'eh?)

 

[hermes_lemming]

LV Epi & BV