Your first designer handbag?

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A Gucci satchel (don't know the name of it), I received it as a gift (after a lot of begging) for Christmas. I carried it to death! I still have it, but it could used to be cleaned. I received it when I was in my 20's and wasn't as carefull then as I am now! So I guess it's now considered "Vintage" since I've had it for over 25 years!!!
 
They are selling the Willis again. Do you love it? It has a dowel :wondering
I noticed that, although it does not appear they are selling it in my color. The leather of my bag is classic Coach, supple and beautiful. After 20 years it even still smells good. I wonder if a new one would be as nice. (interestingly, the new bag is <$50 more than when I bought the bag 20 years ago, I made $7.50 an hour then, so spending $250 on a bag is something I remember! Makes me think the quality has probably tumbled. Maybe I'll stop in a store - haven't been in one in years - and see)
 
What was your first designer handbag (post a pic!)?
How did you decide what to buy?
Did you have your heart set on a designer? Or did you fall in love with a specific brand?
Coach Signature in Khaki. I loved that bag so much I wouldn't even carry it and then I fell out of love with it within a year and sold it on craigslist. It's amazing how quickly our tastes can change.
 
An LV monogram a long time ago with my own paycheck! I still remember it costed about $300. I sold, gave away many bags through the years but that particular one I still keep.. it's sentimental!
 
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