Being "on trend".. Why??
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This is fantastic. I still have a few baguettes from the 90s. One black leather one I use particularly often as an alternative to a wallet on chain (I need just a LITTLE more room than a regular WOC offers), but that description of the tight jeans, peasant blouse, and plastic wine glass made me laugh so hard I fell over. Just brilliant.
It's fun to try a new trend, but I also have pieces from long ago (10-20 years, I'm mid 30s now so I still have quite a few clothing items from when I was s teenager) that I still love and wear often. I might not wear something for a little while and then get it back out. I don't like to get rid of things unless they are just really unusable to me. I think fashion is more open to different styles now and everything comes back anyway.
I was trying to think of things that are truly dated to me. I had a tan fabric Coach logo tote with the appliqued poppy and white trim, that I got rid of because I just didn't like it anymore and I don't like the Coach signature fabric. It had some wear too and just didn't look nice anymore. I think simpler things stand the test of time better, I like logos but that one was just too much for me.
I was trying to think of things that are truly dated to me. I had a tan fabric Coach logo tote with the appliqued poppy and white trim, that I got rid of because I just didn't like it anymore and I don't like the Coach signature fabric. It had some wear too and just didn't look nice anymore. I think simpler things stand the test of time better, I like logos but that one was just too much for me.
I read somewhere here that the Mulberry Alexa is totally out.. I don’t feel this way but maybe it is because this bag was never an « it bag » here.. Lausanne area in Switzerland.
Anyway, I still use and enjoy mines
I also love love the Balenciaga City but I only have the City Small because of the crossbody strap
I love dressing with new trends (long dresses, high waisted trousers) but as for my bags, I think those are classics now.. But that’s maybe because I am almost 43
Anyway, I still use and enjoy mines
I also love love the Balenciaga City but I only have the City Small because of the crossbody strap
I love dressing with new trends (long dresses, high waisted trousers) but as for my bags, I think those are classics now.. But that’s maybe because I am almost 43
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A really interesting thread. I think it's as much about the illusion of exclusivity as much as being on trend - and that can seduce us at the expense of our actual preferences. As a second hand bag shopper, I nearly bought what I (wongly!) thought was a Mulberry bag at a charity shop the other day, despite the fact that it did not tick *any* of my usual bag requirements (shoulder or crossbody, accessible outside pocket etc). Was seduced by the name and its associations - nothing else. That's the danger of groupthink - and groupthink is a very profitable phenomenon for designers and fashion houses.
A few months ago, I saw a woman carrying a Chloe Paddington. She looked very chic and put together. I never once thought that she looked dated. If anything that you wear goes with your style, I feel that you don’t look dated. You look like...yourself.
I’m not a trendy person. I could care less. I like to look classic with a bit of edge thrown in and a bright color. My bag and shoes may or may not match.
I’m not a trendy person. I could care less. I like to look classic with a bit of edge thrown in and a bright color. My bag and shoes may or may not match.
Do not listen to those who do not know.I read somewhere here that the Mulberry Alexa is totally out.. I don’t feel this way but maybe it is because this bag was never an « it bag » here.. Lausanne area in Switzerland.
Anyway, I still use and enjoy mines
I also love love the Balenciaga City but I only have the City Small because of the crossbody strap
I love dressing with new trends (long dresses, high waisted trousers) but as for my bags, I think those are classics now.. But that’s maybe because I am almost 43
I don't think Alexa was a real It bag. It was one of Mulberry's most loved designs and true fans owned several pieces but I don't remember it being a bag that had waiting lists on it or it being wildly popular among celebs.
I love my black SHW Alexa and use every time I want something easy to wear that fits any style - I may go with jeans and sneakers or rock a work meeting in a blazer and black trousers and Alexa just fits the look. It adds that little bit of luxury to any outfit without being OTT. Just how I like it from time to time.
I started this thread maybe 5 years ago, and with today's *popularly * of (and I hate this word) influencers I'm wondering if it's changed how one may feel about following bag trends.
Today, it is trendy to use some of the bags mentioned in this thread, or anything Y2K (is that still a trend?). Vintage Coach seems to be especially sought after lately and I have bought a handful myself.
Just wondering what everyone's thoughts are now? Have they changed?
Today, it is trendy to use some of the bags mentioned in this thread, or anything Y2K (is that still a trend?). Vintage Coach seems to be especially sought after lately and I have bought a handful myself.
Just wondering what everyone's thoughts are now? Have they changed?
I haven’t changed. I still feel like if a bag, shoes, clothing, et cetera fits someone’s overall style, they won’t look dated. I still remember that lady with the Paddington. Lo and behold, that bag is back.
It has always been curious to me why anyone cares about the thoughts and opinions of strangers.
It has always been curious to me why anyone cares about the thoughts and opinions of strangers.
This is what is so interesting to me, especially with YouTube lately. For example some of them have been "leaving luxury" for whatever reason, I mean it seems like another trend but their viewers and even other Youtubers are actually getting upset about this.
I could care less if someone I don't know gets rid of her Hermes, or even someone I do know!
Really interesting thoughts here! It takes a very specific kind of person (and a strong sense of identity) to really ignore trends and influencers. For my own mental health I don’t follow them or watch their videos - but I do come here to stay au courant.
I really don’t care if they are all selling all their H bags and decide to go round carrying Tesco shopping totes for safety reasons.
I mean whatever rocks your boat. Ultimately creating content showing your home is a safety concern in itself no?
I really don’t care if they are all selling all their H bags and decide to go round carrying Tesco shopping totes for safety reasons.
I mean whatever rocks your boat. Ultimately creating content showing your home is a safety concern in itself no?Absolutely it is a risk, I know of at least one whose apartment was broken into and they took all of her bags...Really interesting thoughts here! It takes a very specific kind of person (and a strong sense of identity) to really ignore trends and influencers. For my own mental health I don’t follow them or watch their videos - but I do come here to stay au courant.
I really don’t care if they are all selling all their H bags and decide to go round carrying Tesco shopping totes for safety reasons.
Trends cycle so quickly now due to influencers that it would give one whiplash to follow them.
Side note: I’d bet a LOT of the current trend of influencers selling their collections is a reflection that they purchased using credit or funds they didn’t really have to spend and now those chickens are coming home to roost. Quite a bit of this is likely a need to sell and not a want.
Side note: I’d bet a LOT of the current trend of influencers selling their collections is a reflection that they purchased using credit or funds they didn’t really have to spend and now those chickens are coming home to roost. Quite a bit of this is likely a need to sell and not a want.
If I’m spending a lot, I prefer classic styles that I mix to create my own
If I happen to like something on trend, I’ll wear it whenever I want irrespective of the fashion moment
If I happen to like something on trend, I’ll wear it whenever I want irrespective of the fashion moment
It's been a long time since I'm on this forum but today I happen to visit here once again.
This thread got my interest.
I never follow what's the trend, I buy what I like. Being on the ripe side (age
) of course I'm choosy of what I buy and wear. Of course I admired many bags and what not but they're not for me. Last week, I decided to wear my Mulberry Mabel once again and oh boy how I love this bag! She travelled with me to many countries and different continents and is still looking good! I have lots of beautiful memories with her. I wore her and while walking on the street I said to myself "here I am not a trend bag but well loved.
This thread got my interest.
I never follow what's the trend, I buy what I like. Being on the ripe side (age
) of course I'm choosy of what I buy and wear. Of course I admired many bags and what not but they're not for me. Last week, I decided to wear my Mulberry Mabel once again and oh boy how I love this bag! She travelled with me to many countries and different continents and is still looking good! I have lots of beautiful memories with her. I wore her and while walking on the street I said to myself "here I am not a trend bag but well loved.