So I am normally in the Balenciaga/Chanel/LV forums, but this year I made myself a promise that I would explore other brands to diversify my collection. Hence, here I am in the Celine section. Hello! 
Of course I know of Celine and the beautiful luggage tote (you would have to be living under a rock not to), but as I am perusing the threads in the sub-forum I am seeing a general theme of panic around whether or not Celine's most recognized models are going out of style, or are only a trend, or "is it too late to buy" comments. In all of these threads there is always a mysterious "they" who is referenced.Who are these people?
Random bloggers? Self-proclaimed fashionistas of instagram? People's whose jobs it is to post new handbag purchases up on their sites? If so, of course you aren't going to see them post the same bag over and over, since it's in their best interest to always show new bags.
So my question is, who are these "they" that is so frequently referenced and why do they wield so much power, especially over our purchasing decisions? I remember when the Balenciaga City came out, every two years someone would post a "does it have staying power" comment. The one-off question appeared like clockwork every two years: 2006, 2008 all the way to 2016. Even thought Balenciaga appears routinely in articles ranking the Top 10 "classic" designer bags, people still allow the "they" people to infiltrate their minds...and then we get the random thread asking the question of is it dated, etc. that throws doubt into the general populous.
Personally, I think a brand's longevity is driven by it's consumer base, and from what I can see, Celine fans are die-hard lovers of the design. And there are a ton of them. Instead of being victims to these "they" people, let's take a hold of the control and drive the longevity of a bag! Say to these "they" people, you don't get to influence my decisions!
I just wanted to share my Sunday musings. Back to your regular programming now.
Oh, btw, I plan on adding a Trapeze to my collection, be damn if I am 5 years late to the game.
Of course I know of Celine and the beautiful luggage tote (you would have to be living under a rock not to), but as I am perusing the threads in the sub-forum I am seeing a general theme of panic around whether or not Celine's most recognized models are going out of style, or are only a trend, or "is it too late to buy" comments. In all of these threads there is always a mysterious "they" who is referenced.Who are these people?
Random bloggers? Self-proclaimed fashionistas of instagram? People's whose jobs it is to post new handbag purchases up on their sites? If so, of course you aren't going to see them post the same bag over and over, since it's in their best interest to always show new bags.So my question is, who are these "they" that is so frequently referenced and why do they wield so much power, especially over our purchasing decisions? I remember when the Balenciaga City came out, every two years someone would post a "does it have staying power" comment. The one-off question appeared like clockwork every two years: 2006, 2008 all the way to 2016. Even thought Balenciaga appears routinely in articles ranking the Top 10 "classic" designer bags, people still allow the "they" people to infiltrate their minds...and then we get the random thread asking the question of is it dated, etc. that throws doubt into the general populous.
Personally, I think a brand's longevity is driven by it's consumer base, and from what I can see, Celine fans are die-hard lovers of the design. And there are a ton of them. Instead of being victims to these "they" people, let's take a hold of the control and drive the longevity of a bag! Say to these "they" people, you don't get to influence my decisions!
I just wanted to share my Sunday musings. Back to your regular programming now.
Oh, btw, I plan on adding a Trapeze to my collection, be damn if I am 5 years late to the game.
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You were actually brave enough to voice your concern, which I am sure provided relief for many, as the responses confirmed that the MICRO is indeed, not dated. I am glad to hear that you love your new MICRO. 
But I thought about it once, and realized that their living is based on continually engaging their audience with new and exciting looks/designs. If they were always showing the same bag over and over they would have to depend more on their clothing to keep them "fresh". And honestly, some bloggers depend too much on their purse to pull their look together. So for them, it's easier and quicker to switch up their bags. 
