Are you concerned about wearing heavily branded or recognizable luxury bags due to theft?
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Where I live no one recognizes my bags. I think LV monograms and Chanel are the only ones that might get recognized, and I don't own either of those brands. BV, Bal, Ferragamo, etc aren't known to anyone in my city.
I avoid the logo look, but still pick and choose when and where to wear my expensive items. If I'm not absolutely sure of my surroundings, I'll stick with Longchamp or Pacsafe. If a situation looks really dodgy, I'll be sure to carry very little and hide cash, cards, and keys on my person. This strategy has worked well for me...so far. Here's hoping it continues.
I am more aware of my surroundings and wore my CF out for date night last night But draped my jacket over my shoulders. My luxury is for me and I could care less whether everyone else can see it.
I don't really worry about my luxury bags where I live now. If I was still in the Los Angeles area I might be more cautious about which bags I use. Generally, I opt for crossbody or tote styles with a zipper. Most of the time I carry canvas bags and have my designer slgs inside.
I’m old. Old enough that I remember when Time Square was fun. I don’t think I’ve owned a logo bag since … 1996?
Ever since someone commented on the Kelly being an expensive bag, I’ve felt self conscious carrying it. Plus, it was probably a purchase for the person I was instead of who I am
Ever since someone commented on the Kelly being an expensive bag, I’ve felt self conscious carrying it. Plus, it was probably a purchase for the person I was instead of who I am
The pandemic has led me to use a smaller crossbody most of the time - I don't want to damage my bigger bags.
I agree 100%. The other day I saw a video of a woman in an upscale neighborhood in L.A. pushing her baby in a stroller and she had just entered the gate of her home. She had been followed by two men with guns and they took the backpack; I hope that the backpack was filled with just diapers and snacks, that they went through all that and got nothing of value. Woman with baby in stroller robbed in upscale LA neighborhood :: WRAL.com
I'm worried about carrying my LV bags but I'm also concerned about the car I drive. Theives have been placing air tags on luxury model cars so they can track them and then come and steal them. The thieves then know where you live and can come back for a home invasion.
I wish apple didn't put out these air tags.
I wish apple didn't put out these air tags.
I think lots of things can make someone a target, not just the bag they're carrying. I wear my luxury bags when I go out, but I exercise maximum caution, especially during holiday periods when more thefts seem to occur. During the past year or so (because of the Covid) I switched from using regular sized bags to much much smaller crossbodies and mini bags just to seem less interesting to thieves -I imagine my micro bag is less interesting to a thief than something larger and filled with stuff.
The Apple AirTag suppose to, but not sure about the Tile brand.