Nope! None of my friends give two hoots about any designer handbags at all. Some will come shopping with me and appreciate the niceness of the bags and the quality, but they have no desire to buy any.
Are your friends and family members into LV handbags like you are?
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No, all alone! My parents don't find the value (for themselves) in LV, but appreciate my love for it. My mother in law and sister in law are down right nasty about my husband and I being able to buy anything nice, not even knowing about my LV collection at this point (so I will make it a point to not wear/flaunt it in a way they'd see it like social media or when we go out of state to visit them). I once posted a picture with the GG belt on and my sister in law in a few moments texted me saying "oh, I see you have a Gucci belt." Umm, okay? So, we just don't discuss it. Some of my family wouldn't even know what it was. TPF is definitely my outlet to be around other people with a love and appreciation of all things LV!
Nope - my friends are all wealthier than me but would never spend more than $100 at most for a bag - I am a little guilty and embarrassed - my husband knows they are expensive but no idea how expensive - I am happy with the bags I have now and do not plan to purchase again for a long time.
So a lady came over today and saw my louie and asked in front of my mom how much I paid and I told her cause I don't really care and she was like trying to ask in a soft tone like "don't you think that's a bit too much?" then my mom chimed in and said "see look at how crazy she is"...and they just went on and on judgin and makin fun of my choices (btw that lady revealed that she purchased a designer bag only $200 less than what I paid for mine)...funny thing is the whole time I was just sitting there smiling and everything they said about me went through one ear and out the other...like I just literally didn't care...felt like sharing on here...thought maybe someone would get it
Me as well. My BF has a bit of interest, but more in enabling me than doing any purchasing herself (though she could afford it).
Good for you for taking that in stride! I would be mortified!
Right? That's why it's not always about money, sometimes it's about priorities in spending.
I posted earlier that I’m the only member of my family into designer goods. However, I really didn’t start purchasing LV bags until I joined this part of the forum. 
I’m glad I haven’t really strolled over to the Chanel or Cartier forums.
I’m glad I haven’t really strolled over to the Chanel or Cartier forums. 
I think the same too. I have many examples around to show that it’s all about priority. My mom is ten times wealthier than me but never would she buy an expensive bag. She enjoys jewelry and property. My bosses and bosses’ wife are the same. Many of them enjoy travels a lot and property investment around the world but not designer bag. My friends on the other hand started collecting designer handbags since they just got their first salary before making any investment/insurance nor to afford own car. I was late for the game compare to them. I just started collect mine just 5 years ago. My financial is already steady at that time but it wasn’t the reason why I let myself into designer bags. I used to think like my mom until I found myself fed up with awful quality from my regular bags. Honestly, I’ve had never been drawn into high end bag’s design but I gave it a try.
To answer, yes I have my inner cycle friends whom I can share the madness with. Especially now we are all at financial comfort level to splurge. In fact, they are my advisor and enabler. I’m so lucky I have them.
I'm with you. My mom could totally afford a lifestyle of premier handbags if she wanted. Her fine jewelry collection is crazy! She just isn't interested in bags.
Priority is the key word, money is secondary I think as we all have different views
Most of the time it's just different loves and some spend as much or more but it's just in a different category
I know some say memories are better than things and I agree deeply but I can sell my bags for cash later and you cant sell your memories..lolol..I am joking of course!! Lol!
I also started to collect later than most of my friends so due to timing I don't have close friend to share my LV love
They all moved on or have different needs and lifestyles
But now after a few years gone and shopping alone, I'm glad I don't as there are eyes everywhere and judgments that follow
It's my one solo enjoyment and it's better left that way, lol
Many will assume I have lost my mind, lol
I have you guys anyway~~^^
Most of the time it's just different loves and some spend as much or more but it's just in a different category
I know some say memories are better than things and I agree deeply but I can sell my bags for cash later and you cant sell your memories..lolol..I am joking of course!! Lol!
I also started to collect later than most of my friends so due to timing I don't have close friend to share my LV love
They all moved on or have different needs and lifestyles
But now after a few years gone and shopping alone, I'm glad I don't as there are eyes everywhere and judgments that follow
It's my one solo enjoyment and it's better left that way, lol
Many will assume I have lost my mind, lol
I have you guys anyway~~^^
I have a couple of cousins who are into designer bags, and a close friend who shares my love of lv. I have a small collection. My husband could care less about designer items, and isn’t too found of my liking them lol. But he has gifted me a couple of designer bags/wallet.
My sis in law is the type of person who knows of the brands but would never buy and if she’s sees me with a new lv bag I get the “another lv???” Even though I only have about three that she’s seen. I always feel judged by her when she sees my bags. She carries mk and coach and other brands. She has commented before on how crazy it is to spend so much on a bag. To each their own.
My sis in law is the type of person who knows of the brands but would never buy and if she’s sees me with a new lv bag I get the “another lv???” Even though I only have about three that she’s seen. I always feel judged by her when she sees my bags. She carries mk and coach and other brands. She has commented before on how crazy it is to spend so much on a bag. To each their own.
Sometimes, I feel like those who are very quick on commenting " another LV", "how can you afford it" are just jealous. That's what I tell myself, anyway. LoL.
