I've got a Cambon, I still wear it, it's so light compared to other Chanels. It's basically just a tote
It's only a matter of time before the revival
Are Discontinued Bags More or Less Appealing?
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I've got a Cambon, I still wear it, it's so light compared to other Chanels. It's basically just a tote
It's only a matter of time before the revival
I've been buying Coach and those bag styles don't last more than a couple of years (except in the resale markets). So if there is one that has the style and all the features I want, I get it. If it's a must-have, I'll get it at the first sale usually. If it's not a must-have, I'll take my chances and look for it at the outlet later.
So the knowledge that it will be discontinued plays a role in my decision.
It's (relatively) hard for me to find bags I love and would use. It takes a lot of time. When one that I want and have a niche for becomes available, I get it so that I am not in the position of needing the perfect bag to replace one that has worn out, and not being able to find it in the timeframe I need it.
So the knowledge that it will be discontinued plays a role in my decision.
It's (relatively) hard for me to find bags I love and would use. It takes a lot of time. When one that I want and have a niche for becomes available, I get it so that I am not in the position of needing the perfect bag to replace one that has worn out, and not being able to find it in the timeframe I need it.
I prefer obscure well maintained bags (mostly discontinued), since they show the wearer's personality more, since they won't be wearing it to be on trend.
This is an interesting question. If you are inquiring if whether or not the threat of a bag being discontinued increases my desire for it, the answer is no. But if you are asking if my love for a bag lessens AFTER I have already purchased it and it gets discontinued I would have to say that I love it more!
To me, a bag only looks dated if the style was a "flash in the pan" trend. But otherwise, if the model and make is classic and was discontinued for some odd reason I would find it even more desirable. Case in point, I own a LV Trevi, and I think it's shape is timeless. It's in damier, which a staple LV print. I also love vintage Chanel, and those models are definitively discontinued, but oh so unique!
In fact, I think a great Purse blog would be "The top 10 discontinued bags that we love"!
To me, a bag only looks dated if the style was a "flash in the pan" trend. But otherwise, if the model and make is classic and was discontinued for some odd reason I would find it even more desirable. Case in point, I own a LV Trevi, and I think it's shape is timeless. It's in damier, which a staple LV print. I also love vintage Chanel, and those models are definitively discontinued, but oh so unique!
In fact, I think a great Purse blog would be "The top 10 discontinued bags that we love"!
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This is an interesting question. If you are inquiring if whether or not the threat of a bag being discontinued increases my desire for it, the answer is no. But if you are asking if my love for a bag lessens AFTER I have already purchased it and it gets discontinued I would have to say that I love it more!
To me, a bag only looks dated if the style was a "flash in the pan" trend. But otherwise, if the model and make is classic and was discontinued for some odd reason I would find it even more desirable. Case in point, I own a LV Trevi, and I think it's shape is timeless. It's in damier, which a staple LV print. I also love vintage Chanel, and those models are definitively discontinued, but oh so unique!
In fact, I think a great Purse blog would be "The top 10 discontinued bags that we love"!
+1 We need this!!! Fantastic idea lordguinny
The only way an item being discontinued influences me is if I haven't purchased it yet, but had planned to do so. I'll buy it sooner than later. If I had no intention of ever purchasing the bag, I wouldn't do so because it was now being disconintued. I also wouldn't stop loving or carrying a bag for the same reason either.
There r so many discontinued pieces from different brand I wish I have! Arghh I should've joined TPF much earlier [emoji22]
Haha, I thought most people say (jokingly) that they shouldn't have joined TPF cos they ended up buying so many bags.
A discontinued bag won't make me want it more if I didn't before, but it does affect how I feel about letting go of it since I know it will be hard to get again.
This is an interesting question. If you are inquiring if whether or not the threat of a bag being discontinued increases my desire for it, the answer is no. But if you are asking if my love for a bag lessens AFTER I have already purchased it and it gets discontinued I would have to say that I love it more!
To me, a bag only looks dated if the style was a "flash in the pan" trend. But otherwise, if the model and make is classic and was discontinued for some odd reason I would find it even more desirable. Case in point, I own a LV Trevi, and I think it's shape is timeless. It's in damier, which a staple LV print. I also love vintage Chanel, and those models are definitively discontinued, but oh so unique!
In fact, I think a great Purse blog would be "The top 10 discontinued bags that we love"!
Good idea, I'll give you mine but these are in no specific order:
1. Hermes 404 - probably cost too much to produce though
2. Gucci Catherine - I only have it in one colour
3. Marc Jacobs Venitia/Blake with suede interiors - I'd love a dark green version
4. Gucci Bamboo handle slim briefcase - they do make one this season but it's a lot bigger, not so lady-like
5. Hermes Initial - no hardware
6. BV original Veneta - so easy under the arm in the Maxi size
7. BV Belly - I was just about to buy one if found in the right colour
8. Fendi beaded evening Spy - I couldn't afford it when it first came out in 2004
9. Gucci sterling (real) silver evening bags - you can imagine how much those would cost now
10. Hermes original Massai - great large hobo
There's got to be some irony involved in a bag called 404 being discontinued.
Otherwise, your list is fab!
There's got to be some irony involved in a bag called 404 being discontinued.
Otherwise, your list is fab!
I know, right!
Discontinued in the early 1960s I believe. I wonder if there's a bag called 101?