How do other people react to your love for LV?

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Sonmi999

Sonmi999

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#1
Hi, everyone!

I'm wondering how do people close to you react to your love for luxury items in general and your love for Louis Vuitton in particular.
I'm having a bit of trouble on that matter. My boyfriend doesn't really judge me or anything, but my mother does and I don't have the guts to tell her the price of the things I buy. Most of my friends don't have a lot of money (and I also don't, I just saved a lot for my purchases) and I'm really embarrassed to go out with them wearing one of my LV handbags, especially the monogram ones -- and even with the damier ones I just keep hoping they won't notice it's LV.
Does anyone else experience this? This is annoying and embarrassing. :(
 
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#2
I am pretty sure that almost every person in my life thinks it's tacky and amounts to conspicuous consumption. :smile:

I don't let it deter me from carrying and enjoying my bags, though. I recognize that studying/appreciating the history of craftsmanship and design and fashion is a fairly niche interest and I don't expect the people in my life - even those with substantial net worth - to get it. Even more than that, I'm actually GLAD that I'm not surrounded by people who place a lot of importance on designer labels and material things. I'd rather be judged as kinda silly for spending too much on my bag than for NOT HAVING the "right" bags or cars, clothes, homes, vacations, etc. That would be a much more exhausting type of crowd to hang with, for me (and frankly, it probably would turn me right off luxury goods).

I just try to wear my bags with style and confidence and not make a big deal about fussing over them, showing them off, or, on the other side of the coin, hiding them. It's just my purse. It's not anything for anyone else in my life to worry about. On the few occasions a family member has remarked on a new bag, I've just responded, "oh yes! - I love it so much" and then let the topic drop. It would be easy to slide into shame or defensiveness and feeling like I need to justify it - but that really just makes the whole dynamic so much more awkward. I'd rather just project gratitude, grace, and class about the whole thing and let THEM feel like the tacky one for obsessing about the cost of someone else's purse. :p

I hope that you're able to find that balance between enjoying the things you love and feeling comfortable around your friends and family! Once it goes on long enough, they'll get used to it and stop reacting - they'll just think of you as the lady with the fancy bag, and that will be your "thing." :flowers:
 
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Hi Sonmi999,
I understand your feeling on this. NO one in my family, nor at work, carries an LV bag. Some comments are annoying;e.g, "Oh, yet another Louis bag!" "What is THAT?" "Oh, you're the BAG Lady, hehehe".
Well, yes and no. ;) I love my bags and enjoy choosing my bag for the week, taking them out of the dust bag, etc.
So I will just let the comments roll off and continuing loving my bags.
My dream is to go to a LV store, try on different bags, and purchase one from an SA. In the future...
Warm regards,
California53
 
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I make no apologies for my LV handbags. I work hard and I save my money (and my husband's money :)) to make my purchases. My Mom has asked me a few times how much my handbags cost and I tell her, "You don't want to know".
I'm not embarrassed to go out with my friends who don't have LV handbags. What it all boils down to is a bag is a bag, and everyone just carries the bag of their choice.
 
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I know very few with the same passion for designer bags. I used to feel self conscious with my bags when I'm around family. They don't understand why I would spend money on it. With relatives, it's the same but with an added "look" or an insult. I used to feel bad. Now that I'm older, I don't pay attention to negative reaction. It's a waste of time and energy. I've given myself the confidence and freedom to enjoy my bags. With price, I have never told anyone how much my bags are then or now even when asked. All I say is that they can check it out at the store or online.
 
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Oddly enough people say very little to me positive or negative. I guess they figure it won't do any good to be negative because I am going to buy what I want anyway, and other's, I think may not understand the passion I feel for a great bag and they don't know what to say. I guess I leave them speechless. :rolleyes:
 
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i haven't gotten any comments from people that I know. It's mostly comments from co workers who I don't know but are making conversation with me because we work for the same company.
 
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My co-workers have never mentioned my LV, maybe they just don't notice.
But my family doesn't get it. My mom and sister are horrified anyone would spend more than $40 on a purse. LOL I made a deal with them that whenever I make a new purchase I will treat them all to a nice dinner out. So now it is kind of a joke, but they just shake their head at me.
I don't justify myself to anyone. What they think doesn't matter. As I have grown as a person I realized I would rather have fewer things that are great quality, and that I love. I have less, but I am much happier!
 
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I totally understand how you feel. I actually don't carry my LVs around my family, although we live in different States so it's easy to do so. When my mom visited, I hid all of my LV bags. My husband didn't understand but honestly it spared me from lectures and I'm in my late 30s. I only carry my DE NF to work, never any Mono bags also to avoid unwanted attention.

I've come a long way with my LVs. When I got my first (Turenne MM) I never carried it and actually ended up selling it. I have quite a small collection now and use them more on the regular - just not around family. lol
 
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my parents think its nutty but hey, my money and my life. They know I pay my bills and put away money for retirement. I'm super lucky at work, one of my female coworkers is bag crazy like me and the guys all grin and accept it. They all agree that everyone has their hobbies (photography equipment, etc in my group) and so when I have a new one they comment "Awww, another one?" but with a smile and that's it.

As for carrying your bags around your friends? To heck with them, carry them and enjoy them! Their possibly jealousy is not your issue at ALL! You do you and that's what matters! :D
 
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