Is there a bag Hierarchy???
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This is, obviously, a very snobby topic, but there's no denying it, there is a perceived hierarchy surrounding designers and designer bags.
What I believe to be the current perceived hierarchy (not necessarily my own!), based on quality of materials and make, popularity vs exclusivity and price point:
1. Hermes
2. BV
3. Chanel, Judith Leiber
4. Valentino
5. Chloe, Gucci, Fendi
6. LV, Lanvin, Balenciaga, YSL, Alexander McQueen
7. Prada, Burberry Prorsum
8. Marc Jacobs, Dior
9. Missoni, Pucci, Roberto Cavalli, Jimmy Choo, Stella McCartney
10.Matthew Williamson, Marni, Ralph Lauren, Celine
11.Miu Miu, Burberry
12.Tods, Hogan
13.Marc by Marc Jacobs, Mulberry, Botkier
14.Kate Spade, Furla
15.Coach, Kooba, Russell & Bromley, Michael by Michael Kors
16.Dooney & Bourke
I think you've got it pretty much spot on..
For me, I'd put Tods a peg higher and Chloe and ordinary Burberry both a peg lower and I'd question Mathew Williamson as a leathergoods brand...although I might be unaware.
And what's the take on artisans like Henry Cuir. Largely unknown, but does that in it's own way have a certain status with some? It's sold in Barneys for years...Curious to know what people think about that.
Is there an exclusivity about being the first with a new brand, or does it have to be 'out there' before you consider buying it?
I don't know but I think...
1) Hermes
2) Chanel
3) LV, Bvlgary, Bottega Venetta, Balenciaga, Versace, Jimmy Choo, Dior
4) Prada, Miu Miu, Gucci, Marc Jacobs, TODS, Chloe, Luella, Ferragamo, Celine, Moschino, Valentino, Fendi, YSL
5) Bally, Furla
Hmmmmmmmm... not really care actually. They all are beautiful!
1) Hermes
2) Chanel
3) LV, Bvlgary, Bottega Venetta, Balenciaga, Versace, Jimmy Choo, Dior
4) Prada, Miu Miu, Gucci, Marc Jacobs, TODS, Chloe, Luella, Ferragamo, Celine, Moschino, Valentino, Fendi, YSL
5) Bally, Furla
Hmmmmmmmm... not really care actually. They all are beautiful!
This is, obviously, a very snobby topic, but there's no denying it, there is a perceived hierarchy surrounding designers and designer bags.
What I believe to be the current perceived hierarchy (not necessarily my own!), based on quality of materials and make, popularity vs exclusivity and price point:
1. Hermes
2. BV
3. Chanel, Judith Leiber
4. Valentino
5. Chloe, Gucci, Fendi
6. LV, Lanvin, Balenciaga, YSL, Alexander McQueen
7. Prada, Burberry Prorsum
8. Marc Jacobs, Dior
9. Missoni, Pucci, Roberto Cavalli, Jimmy Choo, Stella McCartney
10.Matthew Williamson, Marni, Ralph Lauren, Celine
11.Miu Miu, Burberry
12.Tods, Hogan
13.Marc by Marc Jacobs, Mulberry, Botkier
14.Kate Spade, Furla
15.Coach, Kooba, Russell & Bromley, Michael by Michael Kors
16.Dooney & Bourke
What about Ferragamo? It seems most of you have forgotten about this designer...
I think for sure Hermes, Chanel, Gucci. Personally I have a problem with spending hundreds of dollars on a bag that is canvas or fabric inside and out, becaue it has a monogram all over it. So I don't consider THOSE bags that high end. I like a good leather bag.
I'd put Balenciaga higher than LV. And Burberry is upgrading with the Manor. I would put LV next to Gucci and Fendi, as they are the same price range and you see those (fake) logo bags everywhere.
Hermes is number 1, of course followed by BV, Chanel, Tod's, Dior, Ysl, Chloe etc... And IMO Céline is much more chic than LV:shame:
Hermes is number 1, of course followed by BV, Chanel, Tod's, Dior, Ysl, Chloe etc... And IMO Céline is much more chic than LV:shame:
I would definitely go with that - I think Celine is a little under-rated - the ltd edition Boogie is one of the most beautiful bags I have seen.
have a look yourself
eBay: Original Celine Boogie Bag schwarz limitiert NEU (Artikel 250059411234 endet 19.12.06 13:05:30 MEZ)
apart from that - Hermes No 1, then Bottega Veneta (they don't do fashion bags which is great)
I agree with a lot of the previous rankings, but I wouldn't rank Ralph Lauren above Burberry or Tods. Perhaps the pink pony collection of canvas Polo totes and the loads of Lauren bags that end up at Marshalls cheapen it for me. While those are different from the Ralph Lauren collection, just as Marc by Marc Jacobs is different from Marc Jacobs, it still just brings eveything down a notch for me.
I was an LV fan, then Fendi, then Chanel, and finally Hermes. I think I'm making "progress"!
Hermes is definitely at the top, no questions about that. The price for even a simply purse like the Garden Party is already $2000+, and a Bearn wallet is also there. Birkins and kellys are the RoyceRolls-Bentleys of bags just going by the price and exclusitivity alone.
Second ties Goyard and Chanel. Goyard because it is expensive and rare. Chanel because of the price, limited designs and timelessness. And Bottega because it s classic and luxurious and oh-so-beautiful!
Then comes Fendi and Gucci.
Finally, LV. I guess there are some great designs and lines from LV, but the Monogram Canvas and Damier these days are so common, even the teenagers hanging aroung malls carry a pochette at least (could be fake, but there, another reason the image is tarnished). That's just IMO though.
Hermes is definitely at the top, no questions about that. The price for even a simply purse like the Garden Party is already $2000+, and a Bearn wallet is also there. Birkins and kellys are the RoyceRolls-Bentleys of bags just going by the price and exclusitivity alone.
Second ties Goyard and Chanel. Goyard because it is expensive and rare. Chanel because of the price, limited designs and timelessness. And Bottega because it s classic and luxurious and oh-so-beautiful!
Then comes Fendi and Gucci.
Finally, LV. I guess there are some great designs and lines from LV, but the Monogram Canvas and Damier these days are so common, even the teenagers hanging aroung malls carry a pochette at least (could be fake, but there, another reason the image is tarnished). That's just IMO though.