nerdphanie- I thought the same as well, I think with the coverage Hermes has been getting in the last couple of years, its already a status symbol so I personally wouldn't include that.
What bags do you consider to be "stealth wealth"?
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Hermes, although scrumptious and the bag equivalent of a female Bill Gates 
is recognizable, especially the Birkin
my vote is the Nancy Gonzalez big skin tote (don't know if its croc or alligator) TDF, and no logo anywhere
is recognizable, especially the Birkinmy vote is the Nancy Gonzalez big skin tote (don't know if its croc or alligator) TDF, and no logo anywhere
Hermes, really? Seems like People Magazine always has a section of 'Look at celebs with their Hermes Birkins!'
My vote is for Lanvin and Bottega Veneta.
My vote is for Lanvin and Bottega Veneta.
I would say BV.
Hermes certainly connotes wealth, but the Birkin and Kelly are very iconic & recognizable so I can't agree that those bags are stealth. Some of the lesser known types of Hermes bags would certainly qualify in my book, though!
Hermes certainly connotes wealth, but the Birkin and Kelly are very iconic & recognizable so I can't agree that those bags are stealth. Some of the lesser known types of Hermes bags would certainly qualify in my book, though!
I'd say BV, Balenciaga, Nancy Gonzalez.
I wouldn't include Hermes because it's a status symbol and very recognizable.
BV and Balenciaga don't even have their name on the outside but Hermes does.
IMO stealth wealth is without any name on the outside.
I wouldn't include Hermes because it's a status symbol and very recognizable.
BV and Balenciaga don't even have their name on the outside but Hermes does.
IMO stealth wealth is without any name on the outside.
I'd go for the ostrich skin LV pieces, or ostrich in any brand (Prada, Coach). 
$10,00+ for a purse is wealth to me. And there usually isn't any sort of brand outside of a tiny metal nameplate.
The LV dog carrier (only one made in the whole world) was $25,000. Insanity. I saw it in the window and came tearing in to get a look. The sales associate that helped me said that I was the only one that recognized the skin and knew what it was, and could appreciate it. Everyone passed over the showcase piece because they had no idea...
$10,00+ for a purse is wealth to me. And there usually isn't any sort of brand outside of a tiny metal nameplate. The LV dog carrier (only one made in the whole world) was $25,000. Insanity. I saw it in the window and came tearing in to get a look. The sales associate that helped me said that I was the only one that recognized the skin and knew what it was, and could appreciate it. Everyone passed over the showcase piece because they had no idea...
i'd say BV and Balenciaga.
Hermes is very iconic, although it's not covered in logos, most people can identify a Birkin, even if they dont know it's Hermes, they know it's expensive.
I dont own a Bottega but everytime I carry my b bags, i always get a "nice bag" compliment, but NEVER the annoying "how much?" question which i can never avoid when i carry an LV
Hermes is very iconic, although it's not covered in logos, most people can identify a Birkin, even if they dont know it's Hermes, they know it's expensive.
I dont own a Bottega but everytime I carry my b bags, i always get a "nice bag" compliment, but NEVER the annoying "how much?" question which i can never avoid when i carry an LV
Bottega Veneta? This is a great thread, btw... I never really thought about this before and it is interesting...
BV all the way, from personal experience. My (late) grandmother had the most elegant style and dressed without flaunting it. Only BV bags, St. John knit suits and understated Ferragamo pumps. Gorgeous jewelry but nothing over the top. I don't think she had any Hermes but it wouldn't have surprised me. She rocked. I miss her so much. 