Most people don't understand my obsession with LV, I even take my LV to work meetings and got told by another lady that they make snide comments about the bag when I go to the bathroom etc - not even to my face. Oh well, I guess some people need something in their lives to complain about. I certainly don't have a lot of money and am a bit like you in respect to I don't take expensive holidays, don't go out drinking etc.
How do other people react to your love for LV?
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I'm dead sure that if I were in love with Prada most of my friends wouldn't blink an eye. It seems LV gets the most attention, even if some other brands are even more expensive. Well, I can't help it, I don't love Balenciaga, Burberry, Prada, Gucci... Among the higher-end designers, I love LV. Period. I may like one bag or another from another brand, or I may like not-so-higher-end designers a lot (for example, I really like Tory Burch), but I LOVE LV. Can't help it.
Because of this thread, I'm starting to feel more and more comfortable wearing LV near my friends. Not completely comfortable, though, far from that, but I already feel an improvement.
Wow, talking behind your back? That is mean and rude! And WE get the stinky eye!
These people should be told off, not us!I'm dead sure that if I were in love with Prada most of my friends wouldn't blink an eye. It seems LV gets the most attention, even if some other brands are even more expensive. Well, I can't help it, I don't love Balenciaga, Burberry, Prada, Gucci... Among the higher-end designers, I love LV. Period. I may like one bag or another from another brand, or I may like not-so-higher-end designers a lot (for example, I really like Tory Burch), but I LOVE LV. Can't help it.
Because of this thread, I'm starting to feel more and more comfortable wearing LV near my friends. Not completely comfortable, though, far from that, but I already feel an improvement.
Just an addendum to what I wrote: my closest friend swore that she'll never buy an LV (she's got tons of designer bags but pointed out 'everything but LV'). And for this reason, It took me two years to finally buy the bag I really dreamed of ...!And that's LV in a monogram print. So, each time I bring my LV bag with her around, I still feel self-conscious. I dunno what her reasons are for loathing LV. I know for sure Im not gonna get any compliments from her on my bag. She might even think of me as one wih poor choice. But this is the brand that truly makes me happy. So I just let it be and think this is a case of 'to each his own'. I have my reasons, she has her own. I just think she's missing out a lot for not loving LV! Haha!
(from the mouth of a true-blooded LV Lover)I'm slowly learning through this thread that her reasons for loathing LV don't matter, only your reasons for loving it ❤️Just an addendum to what I wrote: my closest friend swore that she'll never buy an LV (she's got tons of designer bags but pointed out 'everything but LV'). And for this reason, It took me two years to finally buy the bag I really dreamed of ...!And that's LV in a monogram print. So, each time I bring my LV bag with her around, I still feel self-conscious. I dunno what her reasons are for loathing LV. I know for sure Im not gonna get any compliments from her on my bag. She might even think of me as one wih poor choice. But this is the brand that truly makes me happy. So I just let it be and think this is a case of 'to each his own'. I have my reasons, she has her own. I just think she's missing out a lot for not loving LV! Haha!
The brand that prostitutes carry ??? OMG I too would be speechlessI posted this "comment" on one of my bags in another similar thread some time ago however I'd like to post it here too....
I was visiting my best friend and I was carrying my Mono Neverful MM and my friend said "isn't this the brand of bag that prostitutes carry"? Well... I was so speechless.. I couldn't get a word out.
When I previously posted this one of the tfp replies was "only the good ones". This fabulous reply still brings a smile to my face every time I think of itI only wish I'd thought of it at the time.....
!!!!!!!!My husband didn't get it at first, but doesn't care now as long as I'm happy! He actually bought me a bag for my birthday recently,m. My mom didn't care once I gave her a SLG and when my best friend first saw me with a bag last year she was surprised at first, but then really supportive that I can afford the bags now. So it's all good and you just have to find your own path regardless of what others think! It's all about how you feel, so concentrate on your own happiness and let nothing get in the way of that.
Well, I am hoping that on my birthday he will surprise me with an LV bag, but i dunno if it's just wishful thinking because my husband doesn't really understand why ladies buy expensive bags... Last Christmas he gave me a longchamp bag, i hope this time it will be LV!
I grew up in a family where my dad bought my mom several Louis Vuitton's (lucky for me, on occasion, my dad would buy me the smaller LV handbags). My mom had quite the collection and recently handed them down to me, all in immaculate condition. 
My mom was a realtor and in all of her listing pictures there would always be a Louis Vuitton in the background somewhere. It was a little fun game her and her realtor friends would play, "Spot The Louis".
Albeit, in High School, I was looked at as "stuck up" merely because I carried luxury bags. I was never mean or condescending, I was sweet and quiet. I think it was jealousy now that I look back at it.
Since becoming an adult and making my own money, I've taken on an obsession and LOVE for Louis Vuitton. My boyfriend fully supports me and appreciates the quality of them. He loves seeing me get so excited and happy when trying to find another Louis to add to my collection. I even told him when he proposes, I'd rather him propose with a Louis Vuitton. That's how crazy I am about them.
At work, the ladies kinda give me that look, "how much money are you making??" when I carry my LV. But I work hard and save my money for my addiction. To each their own. I shouldn't have to stop carrying a bag because of what people might say about it.
My money, my choice.
My mom was a realtor and in all of her listing pictures there would always be a Louis Vuitton in the background somewhere. It was a little fun game her and her realtor friends would play, "Spot The Louis".Albeit, in High School, I was looked at as "stuck up" merely because I carried luxury bags. I was never mean or condescending, I was sweet and quiet. I think it was jealousy now that I look back at it.
Since becoming an adult and making my own money, I've taken on an obsession and LOVE for Louis Vuitton. My boyfriend fully supports me and appreciates the quality of them. He loves seeing me get so excited and happy when trying to find another Louis to add to my collection. I even told him when he proposes, I'd rather him propose with a Louis Vuitton. That's how crazy I am about them.
At work, the ladies kinda give me that look, "how much money are you making??" when I carry my LV. But I work hard and save my money for my addiction. To each their own. I shouldn't have to stop carrying a bag because of what people might say about it.
My money, my choice.
I live in the Bay Area where a lot of people hold designer purses, so mine doesn't stand out as much lol ! I definitely get the "how do you buy so many LVs?!" question, which I just answer I invest in my hobby like you do for yours lol don't be embarrassed [emoji85] be proud of what you're wearing ! I'm blessed that my coworker is just as a fanatic of LV as I am, so we talk about it a lot hehe. And as of my boyfriend... He's the one that got me hooked by purchasing me 2 purses [emoji23] he always jokingly says it's the biggest mistake he's ever made lol.
I am pretty sure that almost every person in my life thinks it's tacky and amounts to conspicuous consumption.
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.
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."
+1
Im actually been having a particular reaction to carrying my lovelies that I juat recently realized..
Some ppl assume I should or am able to cover their lunch/food when we are sharing a bill...
Like its no big deal to me or shouldn't be...
Its annoying...but I dont go out with these ppl that often...lol
Some ppl assume I should or am able to cover their lunch/food when we are sharing a bill...
Like its no big deal to me or shouldn't be...
Its annoying...but I dont go out with these ppl that often...lol
I hope you get it! Give him gentle hints and reminders! [emoji4] Good luck!!
Well my two best friends love LV just as much or more than me. We actually go to LV together when one of us wants to make a purchase. My hubby doesn't mind he actually feeds my addiction lol. As for my mother she thinks all my LV are replicas and I leave it at that to avoid the lectures (mind you I'm 36).
Totally relatable... Only certain people understand my affair and the ones that don't judge!! Our mums think alike. Lol