wearing designer bags over 5 years old

[neptis]

Hey dear bag lovers,
I've been wondering if it's ok to be wearing designer bags (prada, d&g, tods, salvatore ferragamo --- not all time staple bags) that are in Ok-ish condition but that are over 5 years old, from old collections? What is your take on this?

 

[Amazona]

Exactly why I spend more money on bags instead of going the cheapest route - because they last longer. Nothing wrong with keeping a classic alive or even reviving one!

 

[tflowers921]

No way! My mom has a 20 year old speedy that my sister & I keep fighting over! When she lets one of us have it, we will carry it all the time!

 

[neptis]

No way! My mom has a 20 year old speedy that my sister & I keep fighting over! When she lets one of us have it, we will carry it all the time!

well that's a speedy, you know, it's sort of hard to tell how old she is unless the leather trimming is worn out speedy and flap bags are iconic, as well as prada saffiano. )))

 

[seahorseinstripes]

of course, I wear my old bags all the time. I happen to like shopping vintage designer bags

 

[neptis]

Exactly why I spend more money on bags instead of going the cheapest route - because they last longer. Nothing wrong with keeping a classic alive or even reviving one!

and what if its not a classic? Say, i have a lily 5 zip bag which obviously comes from their old line hmmmm

 

[neptis]

of course, I wear my old bags all the time. I happen to like shopping vintage designer bags

i like you! yeah

 

[pinkkitten74]

Wear what you love unless you are contractually obligated to carry the latest and they supply the bags to do it.

 

[neptis]

Wear what you love unless you are contractually obligated to carry the latest and they supply the bags to do it.

but do you think it's appropriate to wear an old bag to a gala party, not vintage, just from some old collection?

 

[pinkkitten74]

You wear your bag not your bag wears you!

 

[SweetDaisy05]

People on this forum are handbags enthusiast. So, we know bag names and when they were the most popular. The average person does not know or care unless the bag looks dated, but they don't matter unless you are trying to impress them. I like to keep my bags until their worn out or when I find something I like more. I got compliments on my old bags and people were impressed on the great condition of the bag. Continue wearing your bag if it makes you happy. Most people only notice our bags when they find them beautiful.

 

[pinkkitten74]

Dr seuss. Those who care dont mind and those who mind dont care. If its a lively bag, suits your outfit rock it unless you wish to buy a new darling

 

[pinkkitten74]

Actually its those who matter dont mind and those who mind dont matter... Too early need the coffee

 

[Amazona]

and what if its not a classic? Say, i have a lily 5 zip bag which obviously comes from their old line hmmmm

I have many bags that are way past the 5-yr mark and I feel like I'm making the bags into classics by carrying them. I don't care what people think of me or the things I wear, but I have respect for people and the bags they carry especially when I see someone with a bag that's old and well kept.

 

[Love Of My Life]

Why not?? I have bags that are 20 years + & wear them with the same level of
enthusiasm as when I first bought them.

I don't like a bag to look beat up but I do care for my bags & like to keep
them looking as good as they can possibly be