Hmmmm... I'm fairly new to TPF and still only in my "gateway" phase of bag addiction but...
1. Hermes: Obviously I don't have one (yet hehe), but I spend a good 20 minutes on Newbury street drooling over their gorgeous window display and stunning leather.... I dream of having a Kelly, Birkin, Picotin Lock or a Lindy in the future.....
2. LV: Actually, I'm just not a monogram girl so I tend to stay away from the mono canvas... But I do love me some Damier Ebene and Epi Leather.... Although the empreinte leather has grown on me exponentially.... I don't have LV either (I'm such a dreamer aren't I?) but I dream about having a Speedy 25 Bandouliere or just an adorable Eva Clutch/Favorite Clutch. I love the ZCP and the Zippy Compact Wallet too....
3. Celine: Their designs are beautiful and innovative, their leather is soooooo yummy and the colors are gorgeous! What more can I say?? I'm dazzled by the All Soft bag (and its adorable little pouch. Can you tell I have a thing for SLGs??), the Belt Bag and of course the Luggage Totes!
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Fendi: Okay, this may be the only brand on this list of which I actually own something from. A little embarrassing, but the only thing I have from
Fendi is a small saffiano leather Crayons Pochette... And I still love it soooo much! I used to wear all by itself, but me being a tall girl (5'9.5" or about 175 cm), it looked kind of ridiculous. So, I now carry it inside my Longchamp leather as a small "essentials" pouch. Again, I'm not a fan of their Zucca or Zucchino print. But I love their 2Jours, their SLGs, the Peekaboo, pretty much anything that is of their gorgeous leather and deeply saturated colors. Love!
5. Chanel: I know I'm going to get death threats now, but I don't think that the classic black with gold hardware Chanel double flap is for me... Actually, I rather love their grey, silver, pale pink and nude renditions, esp. worn crossbody or messenger style... So nonchalant yet stunning!!!! Of course the quality is amazing, and the real reason Chanel's near the top is because of their SLGs.... I first began my obsession when one of my favorite Youtubers displayed her new gunmetal quilted compact wallet... But now, I fell head over heels for their camellia-imprinted wallets, every size and color!!
Honorable Mentions:
Longchamp: I think the only label of which I have multiple (in my still early collection): The LP Backpack in Bilberry, the LP Cuir Platinum Large and the XL Darshan tote in yellow (In which my mother takes very, very often.)
Tod's: Their leather is beautiful, and their bags are so understated yet intelligent and sophisticated!
Gucci: Not the Guccisima, no monogram and no soho large "GG" on the front, but I LOVE the bamboo bags! My mother only just considered getting a non-contemporary bag when she saw orange (I forgot the name) leather messenger-style large bag with a bamboo toggle by them.
I know my post is longer than most but I really really realllyyyyy needed an outlet. * sigh * the only person I know with the same addiction as mine is my mother, and she is so opinionated about her bags: Strictly
Coach, Dooney, Longchamp, but she'll admire Tod's and Gucci leather. Thanks for reading so far. (I feel like I've been talking to myself)
