why do we splurge on bags that will go out of style?
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Great quote!
AND don't forget marketing...I've seen the damnedest bags (JMHO) marketed in such a way they become a "hit"! Go figure..................
Some bags do go out of style and eventually expire, , they will always be a reminder of the time they were popular in, they don't have the ability to adapt with changing styles and preferences, for example the fendi baguette and spy bags, they will always look like they should be worn with handkerchief tops and platforms from the the early noughties
Fashion does a full circle, but not everything comes back in fashion, out of all the 80s hits only a few trends have been adapted and modified to fit modern times,
Even Chanel bags from that era looks blingy and OTTD compared to the ones made in the later 90s and beyond,
Fashion does a full circle, but not everything comes back in fashion, out of all the 80s hits only a few trends have been adapted and modified to fit modern times,
Even Chanel bags from that era looks blingy and OTTD compared to the ones made in the later 90s and beyond,
You're SO right on the marketing point - looking back, I can't believe the kind of things that have been in fashion/trendy in the past years. Not trying to insult anyone/hoping noone will take it to themselves, but the Spy is one of them. I just don't get it. A very odd bag indeed. :weird:
LOL! I have a few more on my list!
You're SO right on the marketing point - looking back, I can't believe the kind of things that have been in fashion/trendy in the past years. Not trying to insult anyone/hoping noone will take it to themselves, but the Spy is one of them. I just don't get it. A very odd bag indeed. :weird:
I splurge on items I love that are my style. They may go in and out of fashion, so I like to have something that lasts during those time periods where everything doesn't suit my tastes. I buy things for the long term and don't view apparel and accessories as investments.
I never can buy bags as a "investment" where I am hoping it will retain it value or "increase" over time. Not even for a "iconic" or "classic" bags.
I always look at luxury bags as cars. Once you bought it at the store and use it-the value of the products depreciate.
I could never spend on a used bag at current retail price or above when I can get the same bag in the store brand new. Unless the bag is discontinued, I sure will spend what ever amount-becasue I want it and be the one to get it before others get their chance.
Unless the condition is not worth it at what ever price, or if I cannot get the seller to lower it to where I feel it should be worth at...Forget it.
I always look at luxury bags as cars. Once you bought it at the store and use it-the value of the products depreciate.
I could never spend on a used bag at current retail price or above when I can get the same bag in the store brand new. Unless the bag is discontinued, I sure will spend what ever amount-becasue I want it and be the one to get it before others get their chance.
Unless the condition is not worth it at what ever price, or if I cannot get the seller to lower it to where I feel it should be worth at...Forget it.
Why would you look weird rocking an old bag? I sometimes carry my Fendi Chameleon or Miu Miu Vitello Lux, never feel weird and if I see someone carrying Chloe Paddington or Fendi Silvana, they don't look dated to me. The bags themselves might look dated but it's how you style yourself. If you carry Chloe Paddington and dress up like those chicks in Justin Bieber's 'I'm Sorry' song then yes, you'll look dated.
It's a real dilemma for sure. I once thought about this, I would love for my bags purchases to be timeless and classic after all that $$$ that I paid for them. But I'm easily bored and sometimes am taken with seasonal or interesting bags styles/designs, in fact the minimalistic trend disagrees with my personality.
I think premier designers generally hold their value very well, better than contemporary ones, and with their price increases, as long as you take care of the bags, you can probably even make a profit should you ever need to sell, as they will always command a good market. Use the bags lightly and rotate them very rigorously to delay wear and wear. Good luck with solving the dilemma!
I agree with you! Plus the fact that of I spend a LOT of money on a bag I want to be able to use it for years. I only recognize a bag as trendy because it would be one I see everywhere. I don't want to be like everyone else.
But seriously some bags do look dated, no matter how you dress, it doesn't change it, it works for some bags, if you want to achieve the "this bag belonged to my mum in the 90s and I'm cool enough to make it work" but it doesn't work for the majority,
No matter how it gets styled or teamed up with a fendi spy or vanity will always be dated,
No matter how it gets styled or teamed up with a fendi spy or vanity will always be dated,
Only to the fashion savvy people. Most don't even know what bags are trendy and which ones aren't. And there are more people who don't care than those who do.
