Teens are carrying Birkins now?!

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To be quite honest, I know a few places where this is prevalent, including my back neck of the woods. It doesn't really bother me the least bit. They can be sharing, "borrowing" or whatever. I usually just admire the bag and move on.
 
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GenieBottle26 said:
I actually don't think they swapped bags as the teen was trying on an Evelyn for herself (& mom ended up buying it for her) so I really think it was her own UV Kelly. I don't "judge", per say, teens with designer bags. But, I do look back on my own youth and remember that I had such little appreciation for expensive things. I did not know the value of a dollar-truly. It was only with age, busting my butt in school & graduate school, and working hard throughout my life that I now have a deeper understanding and appreciation of expensive items. I would've had no business with a $10K bag when I was 15 (& I'm only in my late 20's now) because, honestly, I was a little idiot who didn't understand how hard my parents worked to provide for me. Of course I'm not saying that ALL teens would think the same way I did-that would be such a blanket statement. Just sharing my experience. On that note, I've often told my SO that, when & if I have a girl, I would buy her a "baby" Birkin when she's around age 10 or so. I have every intention of providing for my future child & even spoiling them like crazy....but they wouldn't be rewarded unless they were to show me a certain level of maturity & an appreciation for hard work.
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What's a 'baby Birkin'??
 
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Also, teens tend to be very trend-driven-- could it be that Birkins are on their way to becoming a trend amongst well-off teens (and of course the trend will trickle down in the form of even more 'inspired-by' bags)? That was actually the first thought I had when I saw the group of girls. But that's probably a stretch, right??
 
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ABlovesH said:
I enjoyed reading your post very much!!! I would love to see a teen with a well-loved, classic Birkin or Kelly. I would automatically think of the history of the bag, generations, etc. What a beautiful thing!!
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thank you darling its just that, i get the point i mean how young is too young is up to the parents. but H is if anything.... something you buy for ever. the birkin i have had since i was 21 is sooo fun and floppy and full of memories and life. and its sort of something i have enjoyed.... using, a word often miss quoted in this forum. i have USED that bag !!! . because i find its soo simple in shape and color that i just adore it !!!! and i think the thing is i never saw it as 10k walking around. or as a .....
BIRKIN !!!...... so ....... i do think as you do that the history behind each bag is amazing !!!!!
 
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LamborghiniGirl said:
this whole thread seems a bit judgmental. i always feel uncomfortable when people try to assert who can/cannot is worthy/unworthy to carry hermes, as it is a slippery slope with age, gender, income, etc etc...

i think there are things other than hermes that teenagers, and adults, can aspire to. i can't tell whether you have an issue with the fact teenagers carry the same bag as you, or that their parents gave it to them? personally, i try not to dwell on things i do not have the power to change and just try to be happy with what i have. :drinkup:
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You have such a wonderful and kind way of expressing yourself. I also completely agree with your philosophy.

My daughter (now almost 20) has never wanted an Hermes bag (though she loves Kellys). But I did buy her a pair of Hermes platform heels a few of years ago because she loved them. I bought them for her because I could. It's hard to explain. Sometimes you want to indulge your kids (a little) because you want to give them something you didn't have growing up. Do I spoil her, upon occasion — yes. Is she still a great kid — absolutely.
 
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I remember one of the very first Bs I saw was in Whole Foods. It was a black 40, carried by a teen and it looked like it was literally run over by the bus. Lol. But it was totally awesome.
 
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ABlovesH said:
I mean, when you get a hard-to-find $10,000 bag at age 15 what do you have left to aspire to?
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Owning Hermes doesn't tell anyone's whole story. For all you know, that teen is interested in a life of doing worthwhile things. And because we are the products of multiple influences, and because people make their own opportunities in life, what someone owns or doesn't own as a young person is a poor barometer for predicting the future, even predicting what they will want materially.
 
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SCI said:
In Toronto I see university gals use Hermes... But they are all visa student from china...
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I wouldn't be surprised because Asians are generally brand-conscious! Here in my city, I am used to seeing my Chinese brethens buy AP watches a few at a time! I believe if Bs are freely available, they would be purchased by the dozen by my compatriots.

I will actually be happy if I see many teenagers carry Bs all over the place. Then it simply shows our country is rich & has become a easier place to make a living! But then we will need another status symbol.:nuts:
 
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jellyv said:
Plenty. A life of doing worthwhile things, for example. What someone owns as a young person is a lousy barometer for predicting what will be on their minds (or in their closets) ten years down the road.
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LOL I was purely commenting on what type of HANDBAG is left to aspire to!!! Of course there are many NON-MATERIAL things one can aspire to- I should think that has nothing to do with the handbag they carry.
 
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ABlovesH said:
LOL I was purely commenting on what type of HANDBAG is left to aspire to!!! Of course there are many NON-MATERIAL things one can aspire to- I should think that has nothing to do with the handbag they carry.
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The focus on the bag implies that there is inevitable disappointment ahead--but why assume that? Rather like bemoaning kids who grow up with fine art on the walls. Well, they may just have a special opportunity to develop their eye to quality and beauty.
 
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jellyv said:
Owning Hermes doesn't tell anyone's whole story. For all you know, that teen is interested in a life of doing worthwhile things. And because we are the products of multiple influences, and because people make their own opportunities in life, what someone owns or doesn't own as a young person is a poor barometer for predicting the future, even predicting what they will want materially.
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You changed your post since I commented...of course owning Hermes doesn't tell someone's life story- whoever said it did?? That was never what my post was about. I do think that parents should think long & hard about the lessons they are teaching their kids when they buy them the rarest, most expensive things out there-- but of course you cannot possibly know the whole situation by looking at someone.
 
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