LV for kids
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Michelle1025 said:I buy lots of designer stuff for my daughter. And for her 2nd birthday my husband and I bought her a Mini Sac HL. I think it's cute. She carries it around everywhere and before we leave the house she will bring it to the mirror and look at herself. I love it. Here's a picture I took on her birthday as she was going to bed:
I think the size of the bag is perfect for kids. It's like a mini Speedy.
She is so beautiful OMG! How cute!
Well, if I had a daughter I know I will probably spoil her (but not too much). I dont think I would ever give her something that expensive at that age though (even if I could afford it, I want to teach her to be smart about her money and not greedy). Maybe a COACH? The only thing that kind of disturbs me is the fact that she might become self conscious of her image at such a young age!
It's cute! And she will love it when she is older too! There is nothing wrong with a little girl with LV, your never too young to start and as long as she likes it. Or you could always get her the precious pink LV tennis shoes for kids.
I think on young girls, even young teens it is very pretentious. I just don't feel girls of a young age should be carrying LV when some adults can't afford the prices. Then you get those young girls in their early 20's and then only Hermes is good enough for them because they already had LV. You just really wonder what those people are gonna strive for if they had the very best at 30, to me it seems they will have little to look forward to later in life. JMO
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Exactly, ladyzee! I feel the same way. In my opinion, it only sets the stage for becoming extremely spoiled, due to the sense of entitlement children develop. What do you aspire to when you've begun with LV at three? That will be garbage in her eyes by the time she's 12! You're setting yourself up for trouble (and her as well) if you ask me. Just because you can afford to do it doesn't mean you should. No offense to anybody who believes otherwise. That's just my opinion
Oh man, Do you doubters have kids? It's how you raise them to appreciate things. At 3 it's not even on the radar! I have some amazing vintage items from aunts, I'm sad I didn't take care better, but I still love the memories they now bring. It may have inspired me to want beautiful things and work hard to get them, but it doesn't keep me out of goodwill either. Children learn what they live! I bought my son Gucci shoes, do you think he remembers? He is now six and I have a hard time with the brainwash that is sat morn cartoons. I would rather he strive for quality than the ever disposable plastic trendy toys on TV.
I was going to say no until I saw this picture!!
My parents spoiled me silly but when the time came (when I got my first job and had to start making my own contributions towards stuff like my car, insurance, allowance based on how much I did around the house...) they taught me to work hard and earn my way towards the things I wanted. Even as a teen, I don't recall ever feeling a sense of "entitlement" as I wasn't handed EVERYTHING on a silver platter. I knew I got more than others, I was taught to count my blessings. I think it's all about balance. IMO, I actually grew up to both FULLY appreciate how much my parents gave me as well as a clear understanding of how fortunate I am now to be able to afford such luxaries from time to time.
Is it pretentious? A little.
But I think that even though a child cannot appreciate the value of the dollar, they absolutely CAN cherish and treasure certain things-I know, because my 2-year old has toys and items that he adores above everything else that we get him.
That being said, I don't think she would know the difference between a $5 bag from Wal-mart of the teeny LV, but if it brings YOU happiness to get her something so frivolous, who cares what anyone else thinks?
My son has a pair of teeny tiny True Religion jeans that I think most would consider pretentious. He's 2. So what. When he wears them, it makes ME smile.
I think it would be wonderful for you to give her such a nice gift. Just keep an eye on her and teach her to take care of it. She is old enough to start teaching her to take care of her stuff (wiether it is LV or from a thrift store). I think she will love it cause she will have something like what her big sis has. Spoil her alittle. there is nothing wrong with it. Just dont go over board. Some people are making it sound like if you buy her this one bag it will ruin her for life. that is not true.
I have thought about giving one to my niece when she gets older (shes only 1, LOL right now she'd suck on it)
I have thought about giving one to my niece when she gets older (shes only 1, LOL right now she'd suck on it)
Sina said:okay... I want an honest opinion, don't worry about hurting my feelings.I want to get the Mini HL for my baby sister. She will be 3 on October 6. I think it would look so cute on her and she might not be able to use it for another year or so, but what do you guys think of kids with Louis Vuittons? I used to think it was crazy and no kid needs a purse that expensive, but she would look just so darn cute. haha. She looove purses already and can name all mine. Gucci, Burberry, Prada, etc.
She's my favorite person in the whole wide world. *sigh*
don't mind her messy hair... the pictures were taken right after she woke up from her nap.
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When I was your age...and I could have afforded it, I would love to have been able to get a LV bag for my daughter when she was 3. My vote is YES...it will look adorable on her. And you will enjoy the looks that she gets. she is adorable!!
I'm a little torn here. On one hand, I agree that if you have the means to provide certain things for your children, then it is your prerogative as caretaker to do so. For example, my 16-month old son and 6-year-old stepson wear only Ralph Lauren. I by no means grew up wearing designer brands, but as they say, "When we have better, we do better." I like the cut and quality of RL, and I think they look adorable in their button down shirts and polos, so that's what I buy. Now, my stepson's mother, who buys his clothes at Wal-Mart and Goodwill, is claiming that my husband and I dressing him in only RL is giving him an inferiority complex - i.e., he's not good enough for us if he isn't in Polo. I think that's a crock of ****, but again, it goes back to what another member already said - that when you present a certain image of yourself, you have to be prepared for the backlash.
On the other hand, I don't know what I'd think if I saw a toddler carrying an LV bag. It just seems to me that little girls that age are happy for a purse PERIOD regardless of brand, so why spend big bucks on it?
Another thing to consider is your friends/family circle. If you primarily hang with people within your income bracket and who patronize the same designers as you do, it's a little less pretentious to have a little one with an LV than it would if you hang with a bunch of broke folks or people who think spending money on designer brands is a waste. The latter will make you feel self conscious and superficial and you won't be able to enjoy seeing your sister (who is a DOLL BABY) with her little LV.
On the other hand, I don't know what I'd think if I saw a toddler carrying an LV bag. It just seems to me that little girls that age are happy for a purse PERIOD regardless of brand, so why spend big bucks on it?
Another thing to consider is your friends/family circle. If you primarily hang with people within your income bracket and who patronize the same designers as you do, it's a little less pretentious to have a little one with an LV than it would if you hang with a bunch of broke folks or people who think spending money on designer brands is a waste. The latter will make you feel self conscious and superficial and you won't be able to enjoy seeing your sister (who is a DOLL BABY) with her little LV.
Please don't take offense to anything I'm going to say. You did post this on a public forum so you really can't get mad. WHY would you put an innocent child in danger like that?????? Kid's are abducted everyday and you're making your sister a big light up, neon green, target. The purse grabs others attention, so why wouldn't it grab the attention of a child molestor who might not have noticed your sister before? Maybe your sister wouldn't have been noticed before, but something like a real LV on the arm of a 3 year old might make a motive for money from the parents. Just a thought.
Also, what 3 year old takes care of anything? Juice all over it, stickers, crayons, lost, etc. When I was 5, I had what I thought was the coolest Rainbow Brite purse. I carried it everywhere and then I left it at an Arby's. My mom couldn't pay much attention to a childs purse because I was 1 of 3 kids, and I'm pretty sure she had to keep a closer eye on us and NOT our purses.
What non-mature child/adult takes care of anything anyways? My sister is 18. She has to buy a new Coach bag every 1-3 months because she doesn't take care of them because she doesn't appreciate them. She knows she can get a new one every time she destroys the old one so she doesn't care.
Point: Buy her a Hello Kitty or a Disney Princess purse. She'll be just as happy because I can guarantee, she WONT know the difference. Disposable income or not, no kid/adult who is not mature (which wont happen at age 3 or even 10) should own anything that is of a significant value.
Also, what 3 year old takes care of anything? Juice all over it, stickers, crayons, lost, etc. When I was 5, I had what I thought was the coolest Rainbow Brite purse. I carried it everywhere and then I left it at an Arby's. My mom couldn't pay much attention to a childs purse because I was 1 of 3 kids, and I'm pretty sure she had to keep a closer eye on us and NOT our purses.
What non-mature child/adult takes care of anything anyways? My sister is 18. She has to buy a new Coach bag every 1-3 months because she doesn't take care of them because she doesn't appreciate them. She knows she can get a new one every time she destroys the old one so she doesn't care.
Point: Buy her a Hello Kitty or a Disney Princess purse. She'll be just as happy because I can guarantee, she WONT know the difference. Disposable income or not, no kid/adult who is not mature (which wont happen at age 3 or even 10) should own anything that is of a significant value.