Oh Fidm[?] I go there.. so true!In some ways it can be too flashy, but whatever you feel is right will be right. When I was earning my undergrad I went to school dressed to thrill even though the school was the furthest away from fashion. Now I'm in fashion school, so it's like a fashion show everyday. It honestly depends on what will make you feel comfortable and happy.
I disagree. If you can afford it, I think you should do it. I don't believe in stifling your personality so you can fit in with others. Though very obviously not blonde, I was known as the "Elle Woods" of my law school and remained that way even when I was studying for the bar. That didn't affect my performance or what anyone thought of me. I was that way before I started so I didn't see any reason to now all of a sudden wearing runners and backpacks to conform to everyone else's standards of what's acceptable grad school wear. I carried LV, Burberry, Prada, and Gucci in law school (though my main "bookbags" were nylon Longchamp). Obviously a Birkin is a cut above those mentioned, but I say go for it if it won't interfere with your finances. And also have a practical alternative on days when you need to carry a lot of books and papers, etc.
I love your philosophy. Don't change for anybody!!I am the same. Either people thought I was weird or fabulous because of what I wore in school.... I know my classmates will most likely discount me anyway based on what I wear, but I refuse to dress "down" just because other people dress casually. I do not dress for other people. And those who judge solely based on what someone wears is much shallower than the person who carries a birkin....
well. let me get my point across again. the reason why i wouldnt suggest using it as a grad school bag is it's heavy. i use mine as a diaper bag now and i think it's quite bad for the arms and imagine stuffing books in there.
if you dont mind the weight of it, go for it! you will receive plenty of compliments!
I don't think it is a flashy bag. I think it is stealth wealth...even with all of the publicity it has received. Many people wouldn't recognize a birkin on sight. They may have heard about it, but don't know what it looks like.This is what I am trying to figure out, whether it will be too heavy for me....
I would not use it all the time. I would rotate my bags based on outfit.
As for the other comments, the program is only 20 people, mostly men (and from what I've seen in similar programs at similar schools), the people are not particularly interested in fashion. I'm not carrying it to show off (if I were, I would wear/carry logos), I just think it is chic and would work well with some of my classic, preppier outfits. I do not think the birkin is a flashy bag but because of all the press and attention, it is hard to determine whether it is stealth wealth or "flashy" now.... Guess it depends on the environment....
Just to share this with you....
I never considered myself privileged until I went off to college at a public school (all my previous life I spent in private schools). Needless to say, it was an eye-opener. Many students and my close friends included couldn't even afford plane tickets home to see their parents during Thanksgiving or Christmas. Every textbook purchase was a huge burden to them, and many had to work part time after classes to come up with daily spending money or to start paying off their loans. They had to squeeze in study time during breaks! So it was obvious to me that I didn't want to wear my designer bags or flaunt my worldly possessions to showcase the wealth disparity.
I'm sure you mean no harm with your innocent idea, but just be mindful that your birkin costs someone's semester' tuition.
I think there's a right time and place for everything. I'm also sure that you'll feel more at ease carrying your birkin in front of your wealthier friends and family. Perhaps when you come home for vacations. For social events and special occasions. Personally I do not enjoy showing what I have to people who have none.
To me, school is a sacred place. It's where innocence and hope and ambition is fostered and well protected. The real world will kill these values any chance it gets.
I say no again. But it's really your call.
You are obviously asking this question as you have concerns yourself. That should be a sign already!! There are many other bags to carry during grad school. I did carry H in grad school....heck I carried H in undergrad, but not birkins. Whatever you are comfortable with makes sense. There was no way I would be able to use a handbag with a handle though...simply not enough hands to carry all my papers/books. If you are comfy with it, go for it.