Anyone else feel somewhat embarrassed about LV?
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Interesting discussion! To answer the OP's question, I would feel "embarrassed" to carry around a brand new LV (i.e., a new design/the latest release). But I am fine with using vintage or a discontinued design because then the bag is more unique/less common than something anyone can walk into the store and buy today. E.g., the last LV I bought was the Grace Coddington Speedy B 30 in 2018 - I used it a few times early on, but not since. Just waiting for the right time I feel like bringing it out again!
(I answered the question about if I am embarrassed earlier in thread). My reply is about your DA question. It is not loud at all. Very elegant!
Never found DA so pretty until I got my DA mini pochette, I look at it every day so happy, I am planning to add more this year. Thank you
This. It's not like you're showing off luxury goods in the faces of impoverished people or wearing them to volunteer in a soup kitchen. I'm tired of those who demand we should feel guilty about having nice things. Some of those same people live in homes that cost millions. They're not about to give up their La Mer skin care programs or private yoga sessions either.
People who would judge you for having a designer/luxury bag are weird, but I get wanting to fit in with those around you. I live in a Southern resort city where there are LV’s, Chanels, Diors, YSL, Gucci’s, and every other luxury brand EVERYWHERE, and honestly nobody pays attention, and would never, ever approach you about the price of your bags. I say you should carry what you love and enjoy it.
For myself, I only carry luxury bags for lunch/shopping with friends, dinner and a play or concert with my husband, etc... For volunteer work and travel or when I need to carry more stuff (like a water bottle and lunch) I do not carry designer. I carry a simple Longchamp Le Pliage large nylon tote and fly under the radar. For casual outings like grabbing a burger or pizza and going to a movie (where buttery popcorn could land on my bag), or if it’s raining outside and I fear for my high end bags, I carry a small Michael Kors saffiano crossbody—seriously indestructible and going strong for years now! At Disney World (I love Disney!) I carry one of those small Disney themed backpacks that they sell in the shops there. On a cruise I bring a luxury evening bag, a straw bag/shoulder tote, and a couple Le Pliage nylon totes in different colors (they double as beach and shopping bags!). I just change up my bags to suit what I’m doing, I always feel like I fit in, and it works for me.
The only time anyone has ever mentioned a bag to me was when I was in the Midwest at a funeral luncheon carrying what I felt was a totally under-the-radar, ubiquitous Kate Spade small black clutch with a barely noticeable Kate Spade brand imprint. My cousin saw it on the table, asked who’s it was, and said ‘nice bag’. That was it, no judgment, she just liked my clutch. I think most people don’t notice or care what you’re carrying unless they are into bags too. I notice people who look especially well pulled together with their bag/outfit (doesn’t have to be designer) because I appreciate things like that and it gives me new outfit ideas, but am definitely not judging them.
For myself, I only carry luxury bags for lunch/shopping with friends, dinner and a play or concert with my husband, etc... For volunteer work and travel or when I need to carry more stuff (like a water bottle and lunch) I do not carry designer. I carry a simple Longchamp Le Pliage large nylon tote and fly under the radar. For casual outings like grabbing a burger or pizza and going to a movie (where buttery popcorn could land on my bag), or if it’s raining outside and I fear for my high end bags, I carry a small Michael Kors saffiano crossbody—seriously indestructible and going strong for years now! At Disney World (I love Disney!) I carry one of those small Disney themed backpacks that they sell in the shops there. On a cruise I bring a luxury evening bag, a straw bag/shoulder tote, and a couple Le Pliage nylon totes in different colors (they double as beach and shopping bags!). I just change up my bags to suit what I’m doing, I always feel like I fit in, and it works for me.
The only time anyone has ever mentioned a bag to me was when I was in the Midwest at a funeral luncheon carrying what I felt was a totally under-the-radar, ubiquitous Kate Spade small black clutch with a barely noticeable Kate Spade brand imprint. My cousin saw it on the table, asked who’s it was, and said ‘nice bag’. That was it, no judgment, she just liked my clutch. I think most people don’t notice or care what you’re carrying unless they are into bags too. I notice people who look especially well pulled together with their bag/outfit (doesn’t have to be designer) because I appreciate things like that and it gives me new outfit ideas, but am definitely not judging them.
I know this is a dumb question considering this is an LV thread, but what I mean is, do you ever feel embarrassed as if you've spent too much money on an LV bag and since it's such a popular luxury brand, people know what the handbag is worth and what you've paid. I have a job where I travel to different offices so I feel that when I use my different LV bags, people are judging me. I feel embarrassed. I know it's stupid, but it's just how I feel. But that also doesn't stop me from using my Louis Vuitton bags either.
What do you guys think?
What do you guys think?
So very well covered in this forum; have you done a search? Hundreds of posts.
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Nope. Didn't even think to do a search. Didn't think there would be other posts. Thanks for the heads up!
I feel a little embarrassed wearing LV pick up my kids. But I like the bag(Boite chapeau souple) so much, just cannot stop using it. Where else can I go during a pandemic? Grocery store and schools only.
I tend to avoid wearing any for dates. Guys find it a turn off.
I remember switching out of my LV for my last job interview. Didn't want to be "flashy" or have them lowball me on an offer. Lol. That was 9 years ago. I don't worry about it anymore, unless I'm doing something or going somewhere where it would be really out of place.