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1)How old are you and when did you get your first designer bag?
I am 26. I got my first designer bag when I was 22.

2)And what was it?

A Dooney & Bourke IT Bucket bag in Raspberry.

3)How many purses do you have in your collection?

Let me see...11, I think. I recently downsized.

4)How many accessories (wallets..etc)?

Quite a few. 2 wallets, a pencil case, 3 wristlets, 8 keyfobs, 2 cosmetic cases...I might be forgetting some...

5)What bag are you dying to get next?

Louis Vuitton Papillon 30 with the Damier canvas
 
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1)How old are you and when did you get your first designer bag?
I'm 22 and i got my first bag at 16 if i recall correctly.

2)And what was it?
a coach signature crossbody bag

3)How many purses do you have in your collection?
i have 7

4)How many accessories (wallets..etc)?
7

5)What bag are you dying to get next?
either the AW rocco or LV monogram neverfull mm
 
1)How old are you and when did you get your first designer bag?
I'm 22. I bought my first designer bag when I was 20.

2)And what was it?
Technically I already had a small Coach Hampton tote from eBay but I count my XL Coach Ergo tote in white leather as my first sizable purse purchase.

3)How many purses do you have in your collection?
Two: A YSL tribute and a Luella Gisele. I still have the Ergo but it's too discolored now to really use.

4)How many accessories (wallets..etc)?
I have Marc Jacobs sunglasses but no other leather goods.

5)What bag are you dying to get next?
I really want a YSL Muse II, but realistically, I'm looking for a smaller Luella purse.
 
1)How old are you and when did you get your first designer bag?
20

2)And what was it?
Gucci Mermaid Boston

3)How many purses do you have in your collection?
if it's not designer urmm...i have tonnes of them.if it's designer i only have 2.

4)How many accessories (wallets..etc)?
not many,only 2.

5)What bag are you dying to get next?
LV Trevi.
 
How old are you and when did you get your first designer bag?

1)How old are you and when did you get your first designer bag?
I am 30 and got my first designer bag at around 16
2)And what was it?
Coach
3)How many purses do you have in your collection?
22 designer bags
4)How many accessories (wallets..etc)?
5
5)What bag are you dying to get next?
Vintage Chanel bag or Louis Vuitton Irene Bag in Mono :cloud9:
 
Well,

I'm 29 years old and I got my designer handbag at the age of 28 :) It was an LV Ellipse. Well, I had bought Coach, D&B, and BCBG bags before but I don't think they are designer handbags though.
 
1)How old are you and when did you get your first designer bag?
2)And what was it?
3)How many purses do you have in your collection?
4)How many accessories (wallets..etc)?
5)What bag are you dying to get next?

1- 20, got my first at 19
2- Chanel Cambon small messenger
3- 5
4- If sunglasses count...well...I have a little obsession with those :p Not too into wallets though
5- Chanel classic flap in black lambskin with silver hardware/Hermes Kelly in any kind of red shiny croc (the Kelly is my ultimate handbag aspiration lol)
 
1)How old are you and when did you get your first designer bag?
i m 21 and i got my first designer bag on my 6 yrs old as a birthday present from grandma

2)And what was it?
it was a mini chanel but i lost it already :(

3)How many purses do you have in your collection?
i have 7 with me now as i m studying overseas

4)How many accessories (wallets..etc)?
quite a bit :P just got myself a new prada wallet

5)What bag are you dying to get next?
A CHANEL 2.55 and a city balenciaga i really want them they are sooo nicee
 
1)How old are you and when did you get your first designer bag?
18, I got my first designer bag when I was 10.

2)And what was it?
It was a black Prada nylon backpack. It now looks pretty much like a bag that has been used by a boy for a year or 2; and they were brought to soccer matches and school. Still keep it for sentimental value..in some box.

3)How many bags do you have in your collection?
More than 35...

4)How many accessories (wallets..etc)?
Quite a number..mostly wallets, sunglasses and watches. One key ring and one phone lanyard =)

5)What bag are you dying to get next?
Hermes sac a depeche or BV Uomo sized cabat
 
1)How old are you and when did you get your first designer bag?
I am 21 and I bought my first designer bag for myself in high school, I was probably 15.

2)And what was it?
A purple Coach signature hobo. Still have it!

3)How many purses do you have in your collection?
13.

4)How many accessories (wallets..etc)?
A Coach and an LV wallet, a few Coach wristlets, and some Prada and Dior sunglasses.

5)What bag are you dying to get next?
Well my first ever Chanel is on its way in the mail, so I am pretty satisfied right now. Although I still really want an Alexander Wang Coco Duffle.
 
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1)How old are you and when did you get your first designer bag? I'm old..54 & I got my first designer bag at 25...I think.
2)And what was it? LV Speedy 25...when they first started making it, I didn't want the 30. I still have it and use it!
3)How many purses do you have in your collection? Too many to count (LV, Hermes, Ferragamo, Gucci, Marc Jacobs)
4)How many accessories (wallets..etc)? Lots, wallets (LV), scarves (Hermes)
5)What bag are you dying to get next? Hermes but not sure which one...not Birkin or Kelly though.
 
1)How old are you and when did you get your first designer bag?
I'm 29 and I got my first designer bag at 11 (6th grade)....I NO longer buy that brand btw-I've way surpassed them;)
2)And what was it?
Green Dooney & Bourke drawstring shoulder hobo
3)How many purses do you have in your collection?
13 (5 LV, 3 Gucci, 2 Fendi, 1 D&G, 1 Chanel, 1 Burberry)
4)How many accessories (wallets..etc)?
Only carry 1 wallet...LV Port Val. Organizer
5)What bag are you dying to get next?
LV Alma GM in Pomm Vernis for X-Mas
 
1)How old are you and when did you get your first designer bag?
I'm 34 was 13 when I saved up enough babysitting $$ for a Liz Claiborne ($40 was a lot at that time!)

3)How many purses do you have in your collection?
7 Longchamps and a Burberry plus other vintages that I've picked up over the years

4)How many accessories (wallets..etc)?
too many

5)What bag are you dying to get next?
whatever my dealer has on sale that catches my eye ;)
 
1)How old are you and when did you get your first designer bag?
I'm 29. I got my first designer bag at 25. I got my first high-end designer bag at 28.

2)And what was it?
When I was 25, I went to the Coach outlet and got a pretty bone leather wristlet with a kiss-lock (which I still use every time I go somewhere dressy -- one of my best purchases ever), a small structured red leather top-handle handbag (also very pretty), and a black leather portfolio. Last year I bought a vintage Chanel flap (black lambskin/GHW).

3)How many purses do you have in your collection?
I have no idea. More than I ever thought I would, but less than most of the ladies here. :smile1:

4)How many accessories (wallets..etc)?
Many, many less than bags. I have one wallet, one change purse, two Hayden-Harnett carryalls (small zippered leather pouches to use inside my purse), and a portfolio. That's it!

5)What bag are you dying to get next?
LV Berkeley in Damier Ebene
 
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