I never feel embarrass carrying my gorgeous piece of LV. In fact I feel proud and satisfied with it every time it accompany me wherever i go. People might start to give you 'that' look.. U know jealousy kind of look or start to judge you in every angel... But who cares... It ain't their money anyway... You work hard and save up for it. You deserve to own at least one of those pieces. Don't bother to think about what other people's thought. Most importantly, you enjoy and grateful with what you have. Life is short anyway... So live life to the fullest!
Anyone else feel somewhat embarrassed about LV?
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I used to care and not carry my LVs to the office but now i don't care what my coworkers think. Life is short. It makes no sense to try to appease other people on what we spend our money on. Carry your LVs with pride ladies.
You shouldn't be! Carry your LVs with pride even though I got fired because of it. It's a long story but I will try to make it short. in February this year I got a job as an account manager in call center that caters IT companies here in Germany. Before I got this job I already loved designer bags, I have had all brands Celine to Fendi (except Hermes and Chanel). Then in May I bought an LV Vernis Alma in Rouge fauviste for my birthday and the problem started. First of all my boss (the owner of a company, which is a woman) doesn't like me wearing high heels and doesn't like me looking sharp. She kept telling me to look professional which I believe I did. I wore proper heels and blazers to work. But she never said anything to my colleagues who don't take showers and always wear jeans and T-Shirts to work.
The first day I carried my Alma, she looked me up and down with the look 'how dare you!' on her face. The same day in the afternoon she called me to her office and told me that 'this is a work place and not a catwalk' that I should not dress with heels and expensive bags and skirts (WTF?). The passive-aggressive behavior of that lady (she's 50 and I'm 34) is getting out of control. I was not allowed to talk to other people at work unless to my group head when other people could talk to whom ever they want.
In November I bought Audaceuse and carried only once to work and the next day I exchanged it to Luminuese and carried it to work. Three days later I was fired due to 'incompetence at work'. That witch hated me so much that on my termination letter it claims I worked as an intern in her company which means I won't be able to claim unemployment money from the govt. But actually in my job contract it states that I am a full-time employer.
Based in Germany's law, unless you are doing illegal stuff, when you are fired for whatever reason you need to be told you are getting fired at least a month in advance which she didn't do. Based on these two mistakes that she did in term of firing me, I'm suing her and the company. I have my first appointment with her and her company, and the judge on the 9th of January. My boyfriend is one of the owners of the famous supermarket (Edeka) in Germany and he has to deal a lot with legal stuff and he was the one who pointed it all out to me. He will be there too. If we don't reach an agreement, we will get a lawyer and I will tell the judge all the discrimation treatment I got from that company because the boss dislike me.
What lesson do I get from this? No one can stop me carrying my LV if I want to!
Wow!!! I hope you win this case! That woman is really a witch, who does she think she is can stop anyone on carrying LV and fire people because of jealousy ckckckckckckc I am fortunate enough on not getting any trouble on carrying designer handbags to work eventhough at work,none of my coworkers bring any designer one. I wear blazer and skirt and high heels, and my boss very satisfied with my outfits whenever we went to meeting with client since it is appropriate, neat, professional and stylish.
OP dont be shame or embarrass carrying your LV, carry it with pride. I too when i first time carry my LV, many eyes stares at me even though it was at the high-end mall, since at that time I was only 20, I was a bit surprised by many jealous eyes but hey What the heck i dont care, i earned it with my money, so what. However, i dont bring my LV to certain area though on afraid getting robbed.
I've had several family members pass away from cancer as well and it's a very heart breaking situation for all: the fighter and the family. I agree completely that some people "wait" for the perfect time and that time may never come. You have to seize every moment you can.
OP dont be shame or embarrass carrying your LV, carry it with pride. I too when i first time carry my LV, many eyes stares at me even though it was at the high-end mall, since at that time I was only 20, I was a bit surprised by many jealous eyes but hey What the heck i dont care, i earned it with my money, so what. However, i dont bring my LV to certain area though on afraid getting robbed.[/QUOTE]
Ha ha ha...same here. I only carry it to the high end stores, restaurants or my relatives houses. Not to the wet market for sure. Ha ha ha...
Ha ha ha...same here. I only carry it to the high end stores, restaurants or my relatives houses. Not to the wet market for sure. Ha ha ha...
Yes, I feel like LV and especially mono prints can be obnoxious and I feel like sometimes it attracts a lot of negative attention. I am starting to lose my love for LV because the mono screams " look at me look at me, LV LV LV I am expensive." I actually am starting to love other designers that stand out because of design vs because of monograming. I don't know why I am feeling this way and becoming so embarrassed to carry LV because at heart I truly love LV. I don't want to shout that I have an expensive bag I want to be a little more discreet and the monogram free LV options are slim. Since so many people are going through tough times right now I find it embarrassing to parade around advertising that I have an expensive purse. My next bag will be a nice solid leather designer bag that doesn't scream for attention.
you shouldn't be! Carry your lvs with pride even though i got fired because of it. It's a long story but i will try to make it short. In february this year i got a job as an account manager in call center that caters it companies here in germany. Before i got this job i already loved designer bags, i have had all brands celine to fendi (except hermes and chanel). Then in may i bought an lv vernis alma in rouge fauviste for my birthday and the problem started. First of all my boss (the owner of a company, which is a woman) doesn't like me wearing high heels and doesn't like me looking sharp. She kept telling me to look professional which i believe i did. I wore proper heels and blazers to work. But she never said anything to my colleagues who don't take showers and always wear jeans and t-shirts to work.
The first day i carried my alma, she looked me up and down with the look 'how dare you!' on her face. The same day in the afternoon she called me to her office and told me that 'this is a work place and not a catwalk' that i should not dress with heels and expensive bags and skirts (wtf?). The passive-aggressive behavior of that lady (she's 50 and i'm 34) is getting out of control. I was not allowed to talk to other people at work unless to my group head when other people could talk to whom ever they want.
In november i bought audaceuse and carried only once to work and the next day i exchanged it to luminuese and carried it to work. Three days later i was fired due to 'incompetence at work'. That witch hated me so much that on my termination letter it claims i worked as an intern in her company which means i won't be able to claim unemployment money from the govt. But actually in my job contract it states that i am a full-time employer.
Based in germany's law, unless you are doing illegal stuff, when you are fired for whatever reason you need to be told you are getting fired at least a month in advance which she didn't do. Based on these two mistakes that she did in term of firing me, i'm suing her and the company. I have my first appointment with her and her company, and the judge on the 9th of january. My boyfriend is one of the owners of the famous supermarket (edeka) in germany and he has to deal a lot with legal stuff and he was the one who pointed it all out to me. He will be there too. If we don't reach an agreement, we will get a lawyer and i will tell the judge all the discrimation treatment i got from that company because the boss dislike me.
What lesson do i get from this? No one can stop me carrying my lv if i want to!
you go after this company she didnt treat you professional. And carry your lv to court
Love4H said:
Not at all. The lv pattern was made back in the late 1800s and the history of it is one of the reasons why I love Louis Vuitton so much. It really says something that a design from 1896 is still loved and used today!!!
a_coachlover said:
I love taking my bag out, so much so that I hardly use my other brands because they aren't lv lol. Just remember the rich history that comes with Louis Vuitton. Your carrying a bag that's pattern has been around since the late 1800s and still is on style to this day!!
You are right on. Trust me, I have been in the trenches as an inpatient Oncology nurse. You have no idea how many wonderful people I met who worked their a** off their entire lives to have fun when they retire, only to retire, be diagnosed with terminal cancer, and die. It taught me exactly how I wanted to live my life.
I have always worked part time, spent as much time possible with my friends and my horse because that is what makes me happy, and I love to save up and carry beautiful designer bags right now, so I am gonna do it. Working with dying patients teaches you to love life and enjoy every minute you can. You can't take it with you. Lets live it up ladies and gents!
Not really. I bought my first LV when I got my first job. So maybe because I am used to it or maybe because I see a lot of people carrying LV..but I feel comfortable carrying it to the office. I am careful with my Chanel and only took it to the office twice.
No. I am never embarrassed about carrying my Louis Vuitton handbags. When I turned 21, my partner gifted me a DA Saleya PM, which at the time I used as my daily uni bag and now my work bag. While I do believe the Monogram, and to a slightly lesser extent the Damier Ebene/Azur prints, makes any LV bag stand out in a crowd, it doesn't make me self conscious. If anything, here in Melbourne, there are plenty of ladies (and gentlemen) toting a luxury handbag of some sort.