I bought non-designer bags before and somehow never get to treasure them unlike designer ones where it makes me feel so good owning one and I take good care and use them for years.
Pls don't call me a snob but I'm sure most of you out there will agree that it's really nothing like carrying a well made designer bag. Sadly, those non-designer bags that I bought on impluse will either have a very very short relationship with me before I give them to my Mom. Some I never even carry at all!
Just to quote an example, my friends know that I love designer bags. There was this time when I carried one that was not and the first thing she said was "what on earth made you buy this bag" - not that it was ugly.
I've told my dh that when we are old and retired, I can 'down-grade' my lifestyle, but the must have will have to be at least one designer handbag to use! I hope I don't have to compromise on this.