How do other people react to your love for LV?

[CherryFarmGirl]

I'm loving this thread! I rarely ever see anyone carrying LV where I live. It's mostly Coach and MK. In public I've never experienced any negative reactions. When I do run into someone carrying LV we tend to give each other the knowing look, like we're members of a secret club. Hair stylist are the best. They always compliment my bags and never judge. My husband's childhood best friend lives nearby and we go out to dinner and do things with him and his wife often. The wife is very thrifty and always comments on my "expensive purses". I was carrying my Speedy B35 and she says to her husband "Look at her Coach bag." I said "It's not Coach, I'm not into that any more." They haven't said anything since. I think they think I'm buying cheap bags now. My husband and I have an agreement. I don't ask how much he spends on guns and he doesn't ask me how much I spend on purses.

 

[Sonmi999]

I'm loving this thread! I rarely ever see anyone carrying LV where I live. It's mostly Coach and MK. In public I've never experienced any negative reactions. When I do run into someone carrying LV we tend to give each other the knowing look, like we're members of a secret club. Hair stylist are the best. They always compliment my bags and never judge. My husband's childhood best friend lives nearby and we go out to dinner and do things with him and his wife often. The wife is very thrifty and always comments on my "expensive purses". I was carrying my Speedy B35 and she says to her husband "Look at her Coach bag." I said "It's not Coach, I'm not into that any more." They haven't said anything since. I think they think I'm buying cheap bags now. My husband and I have an agreement. I don't ask how much he spends on guns and he doesn't ask me how much I spend on purses.

That sounds like a perfectly fair agreement!
Maybe I'd spend my share also on guns if guns were allowed in my country [emoji23]
My boyfriend really likes fashion. He enjoys a lot spending money on clothes and shoes (mostly clothes). My LV pieces are way more expensive than his clothes, but he understands the general idea and he doesn't judge me. I also don't judge any of the clothing pieces he buys, we actually help each other choose/buy whenever possible.

 

[Ashker]

When I was growing up my mom loved expensive designer shoes and she still does. I'm not that crazy about shoes but I love my handbags. My collection is almost complete then I should be content for awhile. My boyfriend doesn't judge my love for designer handbags because I only get one each year. Everyone has there vices and handbags are mine even though I find my self starting to have less of an interest in them. The people who I work with either don't care or them haven't noticed. My old boss asked me about it once and I told her that I don't have any kids or any real responsibilities so my money goes to bags. When I carry my bags, I don't carry them to show them off, you can always tell if someone is showing off. If people ask me about my bags I usually make it short and sweet and tell them it's a "gift" because who can judge a gift Also lv is pretty common here were I live so people don't care that much.

 

[Ashker]

Reading these comments makes me sad. A lot of you stated you purchased the DE print because it's under the radar/not recognizable, or that it's carefree. Not ONE of you stated its because you simply love the DE design. I do think the DE is beautiful, but for me when I made that over $1000 purchase I want it to be something that makes my heart sing. Mono makes me feel special. I almost got DE because of all the reasons mentioned, but then I felt why am
I going to spend $$$ on a purse for others opinions? I don't want a purse to be under the radar, it should represent me. Mono print to me is the classic design (DE came first I know). If you admire mono then get it. Don't get DE because it's the next best print. DE is gorgeous and there's one I want in a particular bag style that looks better than mono in my opinion. Do not compromise. People are still going to squawk at the cost of your DE anyway and it's the same price as mono. Like I told my husband, people buy a new Mustang or gun. I've seen the price of a new cross bow at Bass Pro Shop. Why? When they could have bought a new handbag for their wives. He understood.

As for my mom, she is against all unwanted attention so much, she rarely uses the gorgeous Coach bag with matching checkbook wallet I got her. It is a navy blue patent leather messenger flap, the rest of the bag is navy blue with grey CC signature fabric print. I borrowed a few times because it's a bit smaller in design to the Pochette Metis. I received a bit of compliments on it. That one was over $300. She doesn't like strangers talking to her and asking her about it. She has NO idea about my handbags. Thus, she never even asks about it. She calls my Delightful the brown bag. Haha
As to the topic of never spending over $100-500 handbags, I have had a few tell me that as well. I replied with, " I agree! I would never spend that on a handbag because I know it's not a Louis!"
They usually smile too and it ends our conversation. I'm not including pre-loved LV. Your very first LV should make your heart sing. You should experience the SA service. Though, I will tell you, my first LV was a Cabas Piano I got from Craigslist for $375 3 yrs ago. I did my research to know the difference of real vs fake. I couldn't afford to purchase new at the boutique at the time. I LOVED that bag and from that very one had come to appreciate the workmanship! That thing was 12 yrs old and not a loose thread! I then gave away 15 of my Coach signature fabric bags as I couldn't turn back. The uncoated canvas bothered me. The wearing of the fabric and the dirt showed so easily at the corners. I did keep two because I still love Coach. I have one MK. LV is just my favorite now.

That's sort of the reason why all of my lv is DE, were I live all you see it monogram so I just wanted to be under the radar and get a DE. I'm a sucker for the red lining of the DE, it makes me happy when I open my bag.

 

[Bagluvluv]

Great stories!

I am done thinking I can openly be honest about my fashion obsessions to anyone but here...

What it really is..is that with bags, shoes, and accessories/clothes...you can see and judge it clearly..other kinds of spending is covert and not as noticeable...nor has connotations of a brand

Its out there for ppls opinions and interpretations

I was too preoccupied with my obsession to notice at first but now I have to accept it and feel comfortable...it took awhile

I do watch where I go and with whom I meet with just one certain bag but 90% of the time, not at all

But I do firmly believe my environment effects me..meaning LV isnt a big deal around me..so I do feel like it's absolutely fine

Then I run into friends from other states or see other areas..I think to myself..would I still carry my LVs there? Think I would not feel as comfortable

 

[fujikomm]

I am happy to know that some of you are not getting negative reactions. 95% of all the people that I know tell me that it is ridiculous to spend so much money on a purse. Most esp I am not rich, and my wage is just a bit above the minimum. The remaining 5% are friends who has other obsessions (cars/travel/shoes) and they totally understand.

I have a preloved LV that has a date code from 1999 and honestly, I dont have a single thing that is still with me from 1999. LV is forever. That's all. [emoji171]

 

[Shoppinmel]

Nevermind

 

[nailgirl70]

Haha! It reminds me of that I Love Lucy episode where she explains to Ethel that she cannot wear her new dress for a couple of months - that way when Ricky says "Is that a new dress??" she can say "No! It's been hanging in the closet for months." [emoji3] I kind of do that - I do not use my newest items around my family for a while so that I can honestly say no when my Mom asks "Did you just buy another purse??"

when I tell him its been in my closet for a while, his reply is "it's still lying although via omission, you know this right?" And he shakes his head....lol I so love him!

I did this soooo many times in my life [emoji23] [emoji23]


I wish it were that easy... When it comes to new friends of friends to whom I'm not so close, I just try to get away from them, but sometimes "the look" comes from people who are really close, and helped you so many times... That kind of thing.

 

[Louisvuittonfreak]

My friends think I'm crazy for my collection but they are always happy for me. Just reminds me which purse they want in my will since I have no girls lol

 

[cmk1021]

Bottom line...you save your money and buy something you love! Don't let other people make you feel bad about a purchase. when it comes to money you can't take it with you so you might as well enjoy spending it how you like. YOU WEAR YOUR LOUIS PROUDLY

 

[Smurfkuh]

Most reactions i hear is 'I would never spend that on a bag' Most of the time my awnser is 'I would never spend that amount of money on Sigarets' Most of my family (and me included) are living under minium, but they smoke and/or drink alcohol... I dont do both, i save and buy LV

 

[vivian518]

Most of my close friends happen to be purse lovers! Some of them may not be into LV, but they totally understand my obsession with the brand.

 

[Hot 4 handbags]

At first my friends and family would freely express their astonishment about the amount of $ I spent on my pieces but now it's just the norm. I don't ever discuss the amount of my items nor do I make a big deal about them, so I think it has helped in that area. I simply graciously say thank you when someone comments on how pretty they are or of how lucky I am to have a nice collection. I think it has helped a lot. I carry what I love and will not apologize for them. After all, it's my money which I work hard for. Wear them and enjoy then!

 

[mrsn03]

My family give me "Heat" all the time and crack jokes on how much money I'm wasting on stupid canvas pieces!! But I stop them all the time and say "We all have opinions" on what we like or love. You choose to spend on a leased car that will never be yours! You choose to spend on hair weave that isn't yours and you will eventually throw away. You choose to spend on food/ fine dining etc.
We all spend on things that will never make sense to someone else because if you don't have the desire and want for it you'll never get it!! So until you do for you and not worry about someone's opinions you'll never fully enjoy your collection or piece because when there's a crowd you'll be explaining why or trying to hide it.
Can't make anyone happy it seems soooo just enjoy it and be happy your fortunate enough to have it

 

[a.sun__]

My mother and aunt support my collection! They understand I'm young and recently got a job, so naturally I'd be inclined to really start my luxury bag collection now (before it was a high-end but non-lux collection). Of course they don't want me to overspend, but they also know that I'm frugal in other ways so this is a reward for me.

My father is generally unsupportive of it. He thinks it's a waste of money. But he says this of everything purchased that wasn't "approved" by him (so most of my possessions are a "waste" to him).

My two close friends are very mixed about the situation. One of them actively encourages me to pursue my LV dreams while I encourage her with her CL goals! The other one will scoff and say that it's such a waste. Too bad she has no idea how much I've saved up throughout high school and college to make this work!