I own 5 pochettes that are all LE or discontinued that I rarely use and definitely got for collection purposes. I try to use them when I go out for special occasions at least so they get some use, but I'm still happy I have them 
Price vs. Practicality
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That's exactly what I don't want it to become, although it would look lovely! And for that price, I could probably get a vintage Goyard trunk to use as a coffee table!
That's true, and that's why I would never purchase such expensive luggage which you are forced to check in (like their rolling luggage)! The Steamer is the correct size to be carried on I think? So that way, it can stay with me in the cabin and doesn't have to go through baggage handling! ;D
But then again, I don't want it rolling around in the overhead compartment... Same with a Goyard I am dead set on purchasing...
The bags i have purchased, i do use them a lot. I try to buy practical items at the moment, as i do not have a lot of extra cash. I have to save for the items i buy.
I do love LV luggage and always have (for years!!!), however right now i would buy handbags that i would use on a day to day basis as i do not travel as much. Thou, I still have LV luggage on my wish list
I do love LV luggage and always have (for years!!!), however right now i would buy handbags that i would use on a day to day basis as i do not travel as much. Thou, I still have LV luggage on my wish list
Check it out pre-loved? (I seem them on Fashionphile for like less than 1,500$ - I mean, a new one will look like that in like... couple of years anyway... especially after travelling)
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I've bought a lot of Vernis, because I just LOVE Vernis. Then I realized that I didn't like the bag for whatever reason and I finally sold them and now my purchases are practical only - I only buy what I know I will use.
The Steamer is yummy. That is way down on my list, but with the sole intention of using it as decor in the house. Of course, I'd use it to store something or if I needed it to travel, but it will not be tucked away in a closet. GL deciding.
The Steamer is yummy. That is way down on my list, but with the sole intention of using it as decor in the house. Of course, I'd use it to store something or if I needed it to travel, but it will not be tucked away in a closet. GL deciding.
It is alot of money for something you'll use once or twice a year... BUT... you only live once and if it makes you happy and you can spare the cost.. I say go for it!!
Like Alexis168 we've all prob done the same thing! I got the gold miroir coin purse cos it looks pretty.. I don't use it as a coin purse, and have only used it as a bag charm twice.. now it just hangs from my dresser for me to look at and I smile everytime I see it, so in my mind it is worth it!
Good luck deciding!!
Like Alexis168 we've all prob done the same thing! I got the gold miroir coin purse cos it looks pretty.. I don't use it as a coin purse, and have only used it as a bag charm twice.. now it just hangs from my dresser for me to look at and I smile everytime I see it, so in my mind it is worth it!
Good luck deciding!!
I have actually thought about that, the I really wanted it in Monogram Macassar, and that's not exactly old enough for preloved ones to surface yet...
Thanks guys for your replies! But the purpose of this thread wasn't to comment on the Steamer, but I wanted to find out about items that you have bought purely for aesthetics, and you knew that you would never use it and how you justified your purchase!
My gold Suhali Le Fabuleux was a definite "impractical" buy. I LOVE her, but she doesn't get used very often. I've never used it as an every day bag; I have a gold Miu Miu hobo/tote for that. I mostly use it when I go out in the evening, or when I go to LV parties.