Personalities of different designer bags

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Before people get too riled up by this word association game, let's all take this as a fun exercise. If we all wanted to say something mean about each brand, I'm sure we could. So if someone comes in here and goes down the list assigning "tacky", "cheap", "ugly" or whatever, well, let's take it in our stride and remember that what we say also speaks volumes about us... :smile1:

Agreed, i think the point of the thread was positive.
 
Completely ignoring the requirement of just 1 adjective (I have ADD, so I can do that :p), here's my list:

Chanel - cheeky old Parisian lady, who is never seen without high heels and always has immaculate bright red lipstick to accompany her well-thought style. Eats dark chocolate every day but would never admit it to any of her friends. Okay, a tub of Ben&Jerry's every now and then, too, but that's just between her and her special ice cream spoon.

Mulberry - relaxed, fun but a little shy uni student who wears a poncho the year round and thinks too much. Sits in parks in all around London and draws pictures of people. Has long hair that's always a bit tangled and messy.

Hehehehe--loving your descriptions & creativity. :)

Having separated brands, I considered.
And, unfortunately, few hopes of my matching descriptive images. :(
Although, "tangled & messy" has possibilities.
As does chocolate, always. :)
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For me, mulberry = hedgehogs & honeybees
Whenever they stop doing silly stuff with fake suede linings & "goat printed calf" leather, this vibe will return.

Chanel = benchmark/statement point in life
"I made it & own this," comes across. Or would, if I didn't stuff the pockets with starbucks receipts & wear shoes printed with zombies.

My other bags say, "I do stuff. Not pretty stuff. Not easy stuff. And, there are leather/nylon casualties. So be it."
If honest, ALL my bags say this. But care products help a lot. ;)
 
Haha some of these are so spot on! I have seen a thread on another forum with "personalities" for car brands - if you think these descriptions can be mean, some men have STRONG feelings towards certain car brands...
 
Completely ignoring the requirement of just 1 adjective (I have ADD, so I can do that :p), here's my list:

Gucci - Sophia Loren; classic style, sex appeal, class all in one.

Prada - angry Italian businesswoman. Always on her phone, busy and survives on espresso.

Fendi - the forementioned woman's cousin from southern Italy, the one who always spends way too long sitting at a piazza, eating ice cream. Always wears a polka dot dress and cat's eye sunnies. Wreaks havoc with her Vespa.

Chanel - cheeky old Parisian lady, who is never seen without high heels and always has immaculate bright red lipstick to accompany her well-thought style. Eats dark chocolate every day but would never admit it to any of her friends. Okay, a tub of Ben&Jerry's every now and then, too, but that's just between her and her special ice cream spoon.

Mulberry - relaxed, fun but a little shy uni student who wears a poncho the year round and thinks too much. Sits in parks in all around London and draws pictures of people. Has long hair that's always a bit tangled and messy.

Longchamp - a middle-aged lady from rural France who grew up next to a lavender field and loves a great glass of local white wine. Never fails to awaken a feeling of warmth inside whoever she meets. Smells of flowers and thinks all things happen for a reason.

Coach - straight from work and a quick change in the car; baseball cap, jeans, team shirt. Baseball game, hot dog, light beer and lots of shouting. Drives something Japanese and very economical, probably a hybrid.

Chloé - an insecure rich girl, still looking for herself and steals her older sister's clothes. Oh and her boyfriend.

Celine - wants to become a pop star. Can't sing. Still adorable.

Hermés - old bishop. "Secretly" owns race horses, drinks Guinness and drives a Harley Davidson. Has 2 girlfriends. Still, can pull off a plausible sermon on "Why thy must abandon earthly pleasures".
:graucho:
this is too funny!!!!
 
Completely ignoring the requirement of just 1 adjective (I have ADD, so I can do that :P), here's my list:

Gucci - Sophia Loren; classic style, sex appeal, class all in one.

Prada - angry Italian businesswoman. Always on her phone, busy and survives on espresso.

Fendi - the forementioned woman's cousin from southern Italy, the one who always spends way too long sitting at a piazza, eating ice cream. Always wears a polka dot dress and cat's eye sunnies. Wreaks havoc with her Vespa.

Chanel - cheeky old Parisian lady, who is never seen without high heels and always has immaculate bright red lipstick to accompany her well-thought style. Eats dark chocolate every day but would never admit it to any of her friends. Okay, a tub of Ben&Jerry's every now and then, too, but that's just between her and her special ice cream spoon.

Mulberry - relaxed, fun but a little shy uni student who wears a poncho the year round and thinks too much. Sits in parks in all around London and draws pictures of people. Has long hair that's always a bit tangled and messy.

Longchamp - a middle-aged lady from rural France who grew up next to a lavender field and loves a great glass of local white wine. Never fails to awaken a feeling of warmth inside whoever she meets. Smells of flowers and thinks all things happen for a reason.

Coach - straight from work and a quick change in the car; baseball cap, jeans, team shirt. Baseball game, hot dog, light beer and lots of shouting. Drives something Japanese and very economical, probably a hybrid.

Chloé - an insecure rich girl, still looking for herself and steals her older sister's clothes. Oh and her boyfriend.

Celine - wants to become a pop star. Can't sing. Still adorable.

Hermés - old bishop. "Secretly" owns race horses, drinks Guinness and drives a Harley Davidson. Has 2 girlfriends. Still, can pull off a plausible sermon on "Why thy must abandon earthly pleasures".
:graucho:
Ah haha Amazona this is sooo epic! Made me a smile and a laugh, this line totally got me "Wants to become a pop star. Can't sing. Still adorable." Loved imagining all these Purse-onalities!!!
 
Fun! Let's see what I have...

Chanel: Classic
Dior: Luxe
Prada: Corporate
LV: Durable
Givenchy: Edgy
YSL: Refined
Fendi: Quirky
Gucci: Preppy
Chloe: Boho
Celine: Distinctive
Mulberry: Traditional
Hermes: Exclusive
Alexander Wong: Tough x Cute
Rebecca Minkoff: Downtown
Coach: Suburban
Michael Kors: Practical
Kate Spade: Girly
From tPF's premier designer list, I'm going more for the marketing vibe (which some people do conform to) than the actual :

Balenciaga: urban
Bottega Veneta: Stealth
Burberry: London
Céline: Designer
Chanel: Feminine
Chloé: Boho
Dior: Costume (as in couture costume)
Fendi: Stylish
Ferragamo: Traditional
Givenchy: Dark
Goyard: Detail
Gucci: Sexy
Hermès: Eternal
Jimmy Choo: Disco
Louis Vuitton: Clubby
Marc Jacobs: Youthful
Miu Miu: Quirky
Mulberry: Casual
Prada: Business
Proenza Schouler: Relaxed
Saint Laurent: Rock
Tod's: Proffesional
Valentino: Edge
what fun! just what we needed to get our mind off the ruins of our christmas plans...:coolio: @papertiger where would you put jacquemus in your infinite wisdom?
 
what fun! just what we needed to get our mind off the ruins of our christmas plans...:coolio: @papertiger where would you put jacquemus in your infinite wisdom?

So funny, and such a long time ago.

I would stand by my definitions except change

jacquemus: Métropolitain

Updates:

Balenciaga from 2015 "urban" to 2020 Arty

Gucci from 2015 "sexy" to 2020 Postmodern
 
I know this thread is from a while ago, but I wonder how much has changed. These are my descriptors:

Balenciaga: streetwear
Bottega Veneta: New Age
Burberry: Plaid
Céline: 70's
Chanel: French
Chloé: Boho
Dior: Romantic
Fendi: Trendy
Ferragamo: Italian
Givenchy: Confused (not sure what is going on there)
Goyard: Totes
Gucci: Kitsch
Hermès: Elite
Jimmy Choo: Irrelevant
Louis Vuitton: Classic
Marc Jacobs: Mass market
Miu Miu: Cute
Prada: Sporty
Proenza Schouler: Outdated
Saint Laurent: Rock N'Roll
Valentino: Couture
 
Ok this one is fun esp b/c of how much has changed since 2015. I used the list above from @averagejoe :smile: I literally just did word association to see what came up in my head. Here goes:

Balenciaga: ballsy
Bottega Veneta: spaceship
Burberry: overextended
Céline: struggling
Chanel: resilient
Chloé: Coachella
Dior: trendy
Fendi: clanky
Ferragamo: mature
Givenchy: transitioning
Goyard: plastic
Gucci: high
Hermès: stodgy
Jimmy Choo: (owned by MK enough said)
Louis Vuitton: successful
Marc Jacobs: (not sure why MJ is still on the list)
Miu Miu: girly
Mulberry: stable
Prada: almost
Proenza Schouler: adios
Saint Laurent: reasonable
Tod's: Newport
Valentino: romantic
 
Completely ignoring the requirement of just 1 adjective (I have ADD, so I can do that :P), here's my list:

Gucci - Sophia Loren; classic style, sex appeal, class all in one.

Prada - angry Italian businesswoman. Always on her phone, busy and survives on espresso.

Fendi - the forementioned woman's cousin from southern Italy, the one who always spends way too long sitting at a piazza, eating ice cream. Always wears a polka dot dress and cat's eye sunnies. Wreaks havoc with her Vespa.

Chanel - cheeky old Parisian lady, who is never seen without high heels and always has immaculate bright red lipstick to accompany her well-thought style. Eats dark chocolate every day but would never admit it to any of her friends. Okay, a tub of Ben&Jerry's every now and then, too, but that's just between her and her special ice cream spoon.

Mulberry - relaxed, fun but a little shy uni student who wears a poncho the year round and thinks too much. Sits in parks in all around London and draws pictures of people. Has long hair that's always a bit tangled and messy.

Longchamp - a middle-aged lady from rural France who grew up next to a lavender field and loves a great glass of local white wine. Never fails to awaken a feeling of warmth inside whoever she meets. Smells of flowers and thinks all things happen for a reason.

Coach - straight from work and a quick change in the car; baseball cap, jeans, team shirt. Baseball game, hot dog, light beer and lots of shouting. Drives something Japanese and very economical, probably a hybrid.

Chloé - an insecure rich girl, still looking for herself and steals her older sister's clothes. Oh and her boyfriend.

Celine - wants to become a pop star. Can't sing. Still adorable.

Hermés - old bishop. "Secretly" owns race horses, drinks Guinness and drives a Harley Davidson. Has 2 girlfriends. Still, can pull off a plausible sermon on "Why thy must abandon earthly pleasures".
:graucho:
I love this! Amazona wins.

I want to add Delvaux and Valextra as Statler and Waldorf, the two old men in the Muppet Show who perch together in the balcony seats and heckle everyone else.
 
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