It's fun to note how other ppl's bf/dh respond to bags.
My BF is actually so good. He's not the most fashion-forward man in NYC ("HONEY! Can I wear brown socks with black shoes??") but he's definitely very open to being "educated".
Prior to me, all his GF's were $60-shoes and $100-bags sorta girls. So when he happened upon the price tags of my Louboutins and Fendi's, he kinda was shocked. But just like his appreciation for my 5inch Louboutin heels negated any objection to their price tags
, all I have to say when he raises an eyebrow at any bag purchases is, "It's only 2 or 3 times more than a pair of shoes, AND it's not on my feet!" End of debate. I might throw in the lines, "It's a classic -- I'll have it forever! Divide this by the number of days I'll own it and love it and it's only PENNNNNNIES on the day!" or "Feel the luxurious leather! C'mon! FEEL IT!" just as a deal cincher.
The BF's definitely got the smile-and-nod technique down pat!
He now takes care of my bags better than me! He carries them for me, hangs them on their pursehangers when we're in a restaurant, keeps them on his lap when there's no convenient and safe enough place for them, and even restuffs them with tissue and puts them into my bag closet for me. Ditto for my shoes. Ain't he a gem?