How old were you and what was your first purse?

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1)How old are you and when did you get your first designer bag?
I'm 36. Got my first designer bag at 19 or 20, while I was in college.

2)And what was it?
Fendi, not sure of the name of the style, striped canvas.

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

A dozen or so. The ones I remember offhand are: 1 Tods, 2 Balenciaga (sold most of the Bals), 4 Bottega Veneta, 1 Hermes, 1 Prada, 1 Gucci, 2 big Coach totes from back in grad school

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

Not many, not much of an accessory girl since I'm too lazy to change wallets when I change bags: just 2

5)What bag are you dying to get next?

BV - anything in Ottone if I can find it; Miu Miu Bow Satchel

And I'd add one more question:
6) Which is your most treasured bag (if you can choose one)?
Hermes black boxcalf 35 cm Birkin
 
1)How old are you and when did you get your first designer bag?
I am 36 and I got my first in 2002??

2)And what was it?
It was a lovely Coach. I just can't remember the name of it...

3)How many purses do you have in your collection?
- 14 Coach
- 3 Kooba
- 1 Cole Haan
- 1 Francesco Biasia

4)How many accessories (wallets..etc)?
I have yet to get one. I am dying for a Botkier wallet though ;)

5)What bag are you dying to get next?
I am definitely getting a Chloe and a couple of Botkiers in the near future :)
 
1)How old are you and when did you get your first designer bag?
I'm 31 and I got my first designer bag at 27
2)And what was it?
A Louis Vuitton Musette Tango in Monogram
3)How many purses do you have in your collection?
2 LV,1 Gucci,1 Loewe,1 Chanel, 1 Carolina Herrera
4)How many accessories (wallets..etc)?
3
5)What bag are you dying to get next?
I don't think I'll ever get it but it would be a Birkin
 
1) I am 32. I was around 27 when I got my first designer handbag-LV

2) Louis Vuitton multicolor black monogram pouchette and small matching wallet

3) 2 Marc Jacobs, 1 Gucci, 4 Coach, 1 Dior, 1 Kooba, 5 LV, 1 Burberry

4) 1 LV, 1 Coach, 1 MJ wallets, 1 fendi sandals, 1 dior sandals, 1 prada sandals, 5 Coach shoes, 1 gucci sunglasses, 1 YSL sunglasses, 1 Dior sunglasses, 1 Gucci watch, 1 Dior watch, 1 burberry wool coat, coach keyring, coach cosmetic case,

5) LV Trevi GM

6) LV Manhattan PM
 
1)How old are you and when did you get your first designer bag?
I'm 19 and I got my first designer bag when I was 17 or 18 from my mom.

2)And what was it?
A LV bag with a shoulder strap. Pretty classical.

3)How many purses do you have in your collection?
Just 4 ! :nuts: I decided not to buy non-designer bags anymore, I actually save my money to buy at least one beautiful bag per year.
So I own 2 LV (one handbag, one hand luggage), 1 Chloé (Edith), 1 Gérard Darel.

4)How many accessories (wallets..etc)?
I have to get one actually, I want a YSL wallet.

5)What bag are you dying to get next?
I would die for a Balenciaga City ! The turquoise one :yahoo:. (Probably my next purchase.)
And a Miu Miu bag, don't remember its name.
 
1)How old are you and when did you get your first designer bag?
I'm 20 and got my first bag when I was around 16/17.

2)And what was it?
Tokidoki for LeSportSac... the first one that came out! I forget the name of the style tho...

3)How many purses do you have in your collection?
Only 2, but I've just saved enough money for my 3rd! Just gotta get to a store! My other designer bag is a Vivienne Westwood

4)How many accessories (wallets..etc)?
I've got a Tokidoki wallet and a pair of Versace sunglasses

5)What bag are you dying to get next?
LV Damier Speedy 30, which I will be getting soooon :) I'm also planning on a Chanel classic flap maybe medium or large for next summer :D
 
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 & 2) 10 years ago - I was 32 - I bought a Kate Spade Sam
3) 10 high-end and another 15 or so mid-range
4) 1 Chanel Wallet, 1 LV keychain, 2 Chanel sunglasses, 3 Gucci sunglasses and countless shoes
5) None. Honestly, I am really happy and satisfied with what I have and I appreciate it all.
 
1)How old are you and when did you get your first designer bag?
i just got it today! im 17

2)And what was it?
its the neverfull gm in mono xD

3)How many purses do you have in your collection?
like 10 or something i have d&b, coach, juicy, guess and now lv =D


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

i have a guess wallet and a small juicy wallet

5)What bag are you dying to get next?
a gucci med chain hobo brown

And I'd add one more question:
6) Which is your most treasured bag (if you can choose one)?
my never full def =D
 
1)How old are you and when did you get your first designer bag?
I'm 18 and it was a year ago.

2)And what was it?
A black Gerard Darel Saint-Germain.

3)How many purses do you have in your collection?
1 Gerard Darel, 1 Marc By Marc Jacobs, 1 Longchamp, 2 Radley 1 Lancel, 1 Guess so about 6 in total.

4)How many accessories (wallets..etc)?
Just a Dior wallet and a pink leather Filofax cosmetic case.

5)What bag are you dying to get next?
Probably another Gerard Darel!
 
1)How old are you and when did you get your first designer bag?
I'm 23 and I bought my first designer bag when I was 19.

2)And what was it?
A coach khaki signature duffle

3)How many purses do you have in your collection?
It's pretty small: 1 BCBG, 1 Desmo, 1 Marc by Marc Jacobs, 1 B. Makowsky, 1 Kate Spade, 1 Coach (that I no longer carry)

4)How many accessories (wallets..etc)?
I have a Coach wallet that I've never used.

5)What bag are you dying to get next?
A Balenciaga, a Marc Jacobs, A Chanel Jumbo flap...too many to name. I want to wait until I've paid off my credit cards, though :)
 
1)How old are you and when did you get your first designer bag?
for my 16th birthday

2)And what was it?
a coach swingpack i dont remember which exactly

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

4 but i frequent my mom's collection :D

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

not many, just a wallet and key chain...so far

5)What bag are you dying to get next?

any kind of coach tote!

And I'd add one more question:
6) Which is your most treasured bag (if you can choose one)?
sorry i cant choose i need to buy a few more first
 
1)How old are you and when did you get your first designer bag?
I'm 27...I got my first at 26.

2)And what was it?
Hayden Harnett "Inka"

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

Not many - 2 HH, 1 Coach, 1 Gryson.

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

2 Coach wallets, one mini skinny, one wristlet

5)What bag are you dying to get next?
I would LOVE a Miu Miu Bow Satchel, but that is out of my price range right now. I would love a RM Nikki or MAB in a fun color.

And I'd add one more question:
6) Which is your most treasured bag (if you can choose one)?
Don't really have one, but my HH Havana is one of my favorites.
 
1)How old are you and when did you get your first designer bag?
I am 18 years old,and I got my first designer bag when I was 13
2)And what was it?
A small COACH leather demi pouchette
3)How many purses do you have in your collection?
I currently have 4 LV's, 3 COACH, 1 Juicy, 1 Bottega, 1 MCM
4)How many accessories (wallets..etc)?
I have one LV tiny clutch,Coach wallet,coach wristlet, Betsey Johnson wristlet
5)What bag are you dying to get next?
I've lost my lust on bags, im currently investing in my wardrobe
 
1)How old are you and when did you get your first designer bag?
I was 16
2)And what was it?
first chanel, prior to that I had some coach, fendi, and marc jacobs.
3)How many purses do you have in your collection?
Too many to count 100+
4)How many accessories (wallets..etc)?
I have 11 wallets
5)What bag are you dying to get next?
Can't wait for the LV Patent Mahina 2009 Cruise
 
Hi! I'm a new member.

1. I'm 18, and I got my first real handbag when I was 14
2. It was a Coach Hamptons tote, the white with pink straps
3. Not very many, about five or so.
4. I have one wallet, a Louis Vuitton that my mom gave me when I was 12 or 13, and a couple mini skinnys.
5. I'm in love with the small Gucci Hysteria in black, Mulberry Agyness in white, Rebecca Minkoff Nikki in wine, and Balenciaga Day Tote in teal.
 
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