What is the classiest bag you own?

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#46
ladysarah said:
:D:D:D I had to laugh as I thought exactly the same whenI read the title of the thread... I think though that maybe, Americans - when they say 'CLASSY' they mean what we (BRITISH) refer to as 'CLASSIC' I could be wrong but that's what I gather from everyones replies... I dont think they perceive classy as we do...;)
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I don't think the OP meant how others perceive us and our bags. I think she meant what we feel is our prettiest bag. Not cool or trendy, but truly pretty and polished.
So what is the british definition of classy? Do tell!
 
#49
nascar fan said:
I don't think the OP meant how others perceive us and our bags. I think she meant what we feel is our prettiest bag. Not cool or trendy, but truly pretty and polished.
So what is the british definition of classy? Do tell!
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Here is my American definition pertaining to bags:

Classy... Elegance, pretty, sophisticated...
Classic...original in design, unique to brand, the look that is here to stay, established in its own category...
 
#50
This is an interesting thread. Im not sure if I own a bag that would qualify, since I'm a very casual kind of person. I don't dress up often. I'll guess that if any of my bags are "classy" it might be my LV Hampstead in Damier Ebene or my Speedy 30 in Monogram.
 
#51
Collie5 said:
This is an interesting thread. Im not sure if I own a bag that would qualify, since I'm a very casual kind of person. I don't dress up often. I'll guess that if any of my bags are "classy" it might be my LV Hampstead in Damier Ebene or my Speedy 30 in Monogram.
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Speedy.. LV classic. Love the hampstead.
 
#52
ladysarah said:
:D:D:D I had to laugh as I thought exactly the same whenI read the title of the thread... I think though that maybe, Americans - when they say 'CLASSY' they mean what we (BRITISH) refer to as 'CLASSIC' I could be wrong but that's what I gather from everyones replies... I dont think they perceive classy as we do...;)
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How do Brits define classy vs. classic?

I am an American. To me, a design which is classic is enduring and possibly simple and clean-lined. A design which is classy is one that could possibly be classic, but has added connotations of wealth and privilege.

A Dooney and Bourke speedy-type satchel would be classic. A LV Speedy would be classy.
 
#54
I took the original title to mean "classy" as in "sophisticated." And it referred to the bag, not the owner, so I didn't equate "classy" with "snobbish".

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My classiest bag is my Chanel black caviar wallet-on-a-chain. Sadly I will be parting with her soon :crybaby: as I don't live a very classy life.
 
#57
the whole defininition could be a thread. Some would mean elegant, some expensive, I will go with understated, feminine, can go any where and always, so not too loud or trendy...will still be amazing in 10 years. I have an older butter soft leather Prada satchel, medium size, when I use it I stare at it and touch it a lot. Its classic, and to me classy. I have a wild Dooney Bourke Bolero bag with metal plates, fringe, it's pink, yellow and greem, it scares people LOL, yet I love it to death but wouldn't call it classy. I call it big fun, and it gets lots of compliments, and a few "what is wrong with her" stares.
 
#58
Sigh. This thread topic pierced a dagger through my heart. I recently sold my "classy" bag. My classiest bag atm is my LV Speedy B 25, but I definitely wouldn't wear it with a formal outfit. My friend recently toted what looked like an LV Vernis clutch of sorts. It looked immaculate paired with black. So that may be next on my list...
 
#59
nascar fan said:
I don't think the OP meant how others perceive us and our bags. I think she meant what we feel is our prettiest bag. Not cool or trendy, but truly pretty and polished.
So what is the british definition of classy? Do tell!
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doreenjoy said:
I took the original title to mean "classy" as in "sophisticated." And it referred to the bag, not the owner, so I didn't equate "classy" with "snobbish".

:back2topic:

My classiest bag is my Chanel black caviar wallet-on-a-chain. Sadly I will be parting with her soon :crybaby: as I don't live a very classy life.
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Old thread :laugh:

Ya, the connotative meaning of words is definitely not international. I'm an American, so I working with an American definition with equitable words such as timeless, sophisticated, etc.
 
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