Is there a bag Hierarchy???

[Jennifer Marvin]

Uh oh, this might look like I am getting off topic! Sorry, it was a passion attack , mods. Please forgive me:shame:

So, back on subject:
Yes, I would say: Hermes, yes, of course,
right along with the other small houses whoes bags are made by these trained people using very high quality leathers and hardware)
Would be at the top of my list.

 

[crochetbella]

They are?!!! When next year? Are their bags hard to obtain?

Oooh I can't wait to see the pink. Kou, I am not sure how difficult they are to obtain. They have a lot in SF. Everyone who works at the SF shop is super nice so if BH can't find something I'd call them.

Jennifer, your job sounds wonderful!!!

 

[MandM]

I'm waiting for a real job b/f I get serious about collecting high end bags, but this is my impression so far:

Hermes and Chanel are super-duper elite.

Chloe, Balenciaga, and Bottega are up there (maybe mulberry too?).

LV is just above Gucci, Fendi, Prada, Marc Jacobs, and Dior (5 way tie).

Then Burberry(??)

Finally, Coach and Kate Spade (tho I love them) are the least exclusive, though still prestigous, imo.

 

[sonya]

Valextra is up there too. Very high quality, logo-free leather handbags.

 

[LivinLuxuriously]

If we're talking about exclusivity and price then how are we putting CHANEL above LV? LV never goes on sale. Chanel has an outlet

 

[Jennifer Marvin]

If we're talking about exclusivity and price then how are we putting CHANEL above LV? LV never goes on sale. Chanel has an outlet

wow, I didn't know that. where is the outlet?

 

[Raspberry]

in my mind (which doesn't know much beyond the obvious designer brands) the hierarchy goes something like this...

1. Hermes
2. Chanel
3. LV
4. Chloe
5. Gucci
6. Prada
7. Burberry
8. Kate spade
9. Coach

That's pretty much how the list goes for me too.

 

[LivinLuxuriously]

wow, I didn't know that. where is the outlet?

There's one at the woodbury commons in NY:
http://www.nyctourist.com/info_woodburycommon.htm

You'll find plenty of great deals here and not just on clothing, there's stores for home furnishing, jewelry, luggage, leather, gifts & specialty items as well. Stores include Adidas, Banana Republic Factory Store, Barneys New York Outlet, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Chanel, Coach, Dolce & Gabbana, Donna Karan, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Max Mara, Neiman Marcus Last Call, Gap Outlet, Nike Factory Store, Off 5th - Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Puma, Tommy Hilfiger, Timberland, Versace, Williams Sonoma Outlet, Zegna and more....

 

[Jennifer Marvin]

There's one at the woodbury commons in NY:
http://www.nyctourist.com/info_woodburycommon.htm

Interresting. I didn't know that. Thank you.

 

[LivinLuxuriously]

^^^ and that is why LV is indisputably above Chanel in the handbag hierarchy

 

[Jennifer Marvin]

^^^ and that is why LV is indisputably above Chanel in the handbag hierarchy

hmmm. that is one opinion. Certainly, I respect the opinions of others.

 

[Jennifer Marvin]

Valextra is up there too. Very high quality, logo-free leather handbags.

Beautiful bags.

 

[Zzuliyta]

Yes, of course, happily I talk about my job, which is my LIFE I am a
fashion and accessories designer. Generally, I work in high luxury and recently in crocodile for Vivian Mendal in NY. Additionally, I do consulting/ branding /color forecasting/trend forecasting/ and line development in Europe for new luxury brands worldwide who are seeking these hard to find craftspeople and old world savoir faire. This is a really great place to find out what the consumers (you all) want and love so, the purse forum has become a regular part of my work day! what a life!

wow that's totally awesome.. what a wonderful job you have... get to be around beautiful things all day... do you have a website that i can check it out.. i just never actually met a fashion and accessories designer before... totally curious..

 

[Jennifer Marvin]

wow that's totally awesome.. what a wonderful job you have... get to be around beautiful things all day... do you have a website that i can check it out.. i just never actually met a fashion and accessories designer before... totally curious..

Yes, but, warning, my website is not so great at the moment it has been placed in the hands of a professional who is busy making it much better: www.jennifermarvin.com but, you can see a few things there.
here is the website for the crocodile pieces www.vivianmendal.com If you click on collection and then Fall 2006, those are mine=)

 

[Zzuliyta]

i love them!!! your work is beautiful