Is there a bag Hierarchy???

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#76
but then again i dont know if you can really compare chanel and lv, becase chanel is more classic, with the basic leathers and the quilted and the chain, the shape and siluette and lv is more trendy, with the perforated leather and fringes, and their suede with the multicolored logos, cherries, its tailors to a different audience, as does chanel. so while i think it is wrong to say lv is higher then chanel, but then i shouldnt say the opposite even if it is my own opionion, its just two different styles.
 
#77
I put Chanel above LV as a whole because Chanel is harder to find and it seems like they make their bags in a more limited quantity than LV.
 
#80
I think this thread needs sub-thread categories! :laugh: It seems like no one really agrees. For instance, I would put Hermes at the top...but why? Because it cost more and is a higher quality. However, if I sell two Chloe's I could acquire a Hermes. So it's only hard to get if you don't have the $$$ (and if you have the patience). $$$ and patience doesn't always equal rights to the #1 spot. Just because a bag goes on sale doesn't mean it should fall in the standings. People who think that it "de-values" the bag could be judging the hierarchy based on price. It lessons the value ($$) of their bag. Fakes do that too.

So I guess the definition of "hierarchy" needs to to be defined. It can be according to (in no particular order):
  • Cost
  • Material
  • Classic appeal
  • Popularity
So I guess you have to determine which element you are drafting your list according to!
 
#81
Group 1: Hermes, Bottega
Group 2: Chanel, LV, Goyard, Anya Hindmarch, Loewe
Group 3: Balenciaga, Chloe
Group 4: Gucci, Dior, Fendi, Celine

Hermes and Bottega at the top due to their classic range and high prices.
Group 2 for their amazing quality. All have very expensive luxe lines but also a good range of cheaper monogrammed goods.
Group 3 is less established, unpredictable quality but popular.
Group 4 has more mass market appeal.

That's just my opinion anyway :)
 
#82
Interesting thread.
For me Hermes (but only for the Birkin)
Chanel
Fendi
LV - Chloe tied
Prada, Gucci et al

LV is great but let's be honest...it's not high on exclusivity, the prices for most of the "regular" styles are within reason (thankfully), fakes abound and I haven't had any long enought to vouch for durability. Just my opinion.
 
#83
lordguinny said:
I think this thread needs sub-thread categories! :laugh: It seems like no one really agrees. For instance, I would put Hermes at the top...but why? Because it cost more and is a higher quality. However, if I sell two Chloe's I could acquire a Hermes. So it's only hard to get if you don't have the $$$ (and if you have the patience). $$$ and patience doesn't always equal rights to the #1 spot. Just because a bag goes on sale doesn't mean it should fall in the standings. People who think that it "de-values" the bag could be judging the hierarchy based on price. It lessons the value ($$) of their bag. Fakes do that too.

So I guess the definition of "hierarchy" needs to to be defined. It can be according to (in no particular order):
  • Cost
  • Material
  • Classic appeal
  • Popularity
So I guess you have to determine which element you are drafting your list according to!
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I think we all did, LOL!
I think we all answered based on our personal opinions. . . :yes:
 
#84
This is sooooooo interesting. :yes:

My heirarchy? This based on price, exclusitivity and quality.

Hermes
Judith Leiber
Chanel
Louis Vuitton
Balenciaga
Gucci
Fendi

.......up and coming.....

Jimmy Choo
Marc Jacobs
 
#88
Someone mentioned that Balenciaga may not be around long so I thought I'd point out that Balenciaga as a brand, has been going since 1918 when Cristobal Balenciaga first began in haute couture.

Don't know if anyone has a need for haute couture (we can just drool over the clothes if not :laugh:) but the pieces are gorgeous. :nuts:

Personally, I don't know how long B has been producing bags.

.......Just a tidbit. :flowers: :girlsigh:
 
#89
I actually have given this a whole lot of thought (as you can see below):

1. Hermes
2. Chanel / Judith Leiber
3. Bottega Veneta
4. Louis Vuitton / Goyard / Gucci
5. Prada / Fendi / Michael Kors / Chloe / Ralph Lauren / YSL
6. Marc Jacobs / Dior / Celine / Balenciaga / Lambertson Truex
7. Burberry / Cole Haan / Longchamp / Furla / Botkier / Mulberry
8. Coach / Kate Spade / Marc by Marc Jacobs
9. Dooney & Bourke / Michael by Michael Kors
10. Lauren / Perlina
 
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