In today’s installment of wardrobe Confessionals, we satisfy CC 138, a purse enthusiast hailing from Australia who has been collecting bags for two decades. This collector has amassed a massive, as well as extremely outstanding collection of bags, spanning bags from the holy trinity (Hermès, Louis Vuitton, as well as Chanel) as well as so much more! CC 138 began collecting bags in her mid-30s, as well as while she does admit to having a hard time with her buying practices at one point, these days her purchases are thoroughly believed out.
An outstanding as well as significant collection doesn’t stop this collector from lusting for her next purchase, a Hermès Kelly, as well as she’s currently on ban-island while saving up for it. This collector is lucky sufficient to have a partner who is supportive of her passion, though admittedly not rather comprehending of the charm of high-end purse collecting. checked out the full CC as well as inspect out pictures from CC 138’s wardrobe below!
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Det grundläggande
Age: 55
Gender Identity: Female
Location: Western Australia
Occupation: Accountant
Industry: tax as well as company Advisory
Salary: $130,000
Household Income: $300,000
Påsarna
Are you a PurseForum member? Ja
How numerous bags do you own? 60-ish
What bags are in your collection?
Givenchy Pandora Medium
Givenchy Nightingale medium x 2
Longchamp Mademoiselle
LV Pochette Metis
LV fast Bandouliere 25
LV fast Bandouliere 25 Empreinte
LV fast 30 reverse XL Monogram
LV Nano Speedy
LV Multi Pochette Accessoire
LV palm Springs reverse Mini
LV Alma BB in Galet Epi Leather
LV Neverfull world Tour
LV Neo Noe
LV denim take on Bag
Saint Laurent video camera Bag
Saint Laurent little Loulou Puffer
Loewe little Puzzle Bag
Valentino candy Stud
Hermès Evelyn
Chanel Jumbo Caviar Black
Chanel medium traditional Caviar
Chanel small Reissue All Black
Chanel small Rectangular in Olive Lambskin
Chanel My ideal small in Black Caviar
Chanel Seasonal Flap Bag
Chanel Coco deal with medium Black
Chanel 19 in Beige
Chanel Reissue 225 in Beige
Chanel little Coco deal with in Iridescent Turquoise
Lady Dior medium in Rose
Dior medium Bobby
Balenciaga City Bag (multiple in different colors)
Mansur Gavriel Tote
Mansur Gavriel container Bag
Bally Snakeskin take on Bag
Longchamp leather Crossbody Bags as well as several versions of the Le Pliage
Victoria Beckham Black top deal with Bag
How much is your collection worth? I attempt not count however at least $50,000.
What is your many costly bag? Chanel My ideal small which I had to pay a premium for with a reseller.
What are the most essential brands or pieces in your collection? My Chanel pieces – I never believed in my wildest dreams that I would own one let alone a few!
What age did you get your very first designer bag, as well as what was it? 34 – LV Galleria (which I have now sold)
Is there a particular bag you are wanting to purchase next? Hermès Kelly 28.
Any specific bag that holds a special emotional value? The world trip Neverfull has emotional value as it was bought with monies delegated me by my mum, my Chanel 19 which was a surprise gift from my other half (who puts up with my bag obsession even though he can’t comprehend the appeal) as well as my Chanel seasonal flap bag which was my purchase from my very first trip to Paris.
Do you feel like your bags modification people’s perceptions of you or exactly how you’re treated? certainly – I believe that if you’re bring an costly bag you get served much better as well as treated much more seriously. I don’t typically bring my costly bags to work as my Neverfull carry is my go-to work bag. however I happily bring them to the shops or out with friends. Some good friends do pass judgment about my obsession for top quality bags however hello I always state ‘each to their own.’
Have your bag-carrying practices altered because Covid? Nope.
Shoppandet
How commonly do you purchase new bags? When I see something I love. however I am putting myself on bag ban island to save for my Hermès Kelly.
Has the Coronavirus pandemic altered your buying practices or general mindset towards luxury?No
Which stores do you regular the most? Chanel at the moment although I like MyTheresa as well as Farfetch.
Do you ever purchase second-hand bags? Where do you purchase used? I have however only if they are in excellent condition from a trusted reseller. I typically authenticate them individually for my own peace of mind.
Do you offer old bags to pay for new purchases? indeed to consignment stores as well as resellers. sometimes on luxe FB groups however I am always wary as there are so numerous horror stories of sellers being duped.
Do you ever feel societal pressure to purchase much more bags? Nej
Do you think about your bag purchases investments? Definitivt! My Chanel pieces are worth so much much more than what I paid for them.
Who inFluenser dina inköpsbeslut? YouTube -påverkare, banor, Instagram
Är försäljningspartnerförbindelser instrumentella för din shopping? Ja, jag upptäcker att om du har en bra anslutning där din SA förstår din stil såväl som vad du gillar så är de mycket mer benägna att gå för att slå för dig när “heta” produkter kommer in.
Varför glädjer du dig över att shoppa, utöver att bara få något nytt? Jag gillar detaljhandelsterapi! Jag gillar bra saker som fina smycken, designväskor, designskor, designerplagg (bara eftersom hög kvalitet vanligtvis är bättre). Jag är mycket mycket bättre i dag – för 10 år tillbaka skulle jag säkert tänka på mig själv som en shopaholic. Idag tänker jag på vad köpet är, såväl hög kvalitet som livslängd, liksom mina läxor innan jag introducerar i köpet.
Har du någonsin känt att du fick underlägsen service i en butik eller butik på grund av ditt utseende, etnicitet eller kön? I vissa fall – jag upptäcker att jag får mycket bättre service om jag har fått kosmetika och klädd bra. Idag sedan jag har fantastiska kontakter med SA: s i de olika designerbutikerna gör jag vanligtvis ett besök innan jag går in för att säkerställa att de har tid att spendera med mig.
Pengarna
Vem betalar för dina väskor? Mig såväl som min fästman.
Avsätt du en budgetplan för dina väskeköp? Napp
Tabuämnen
Har du någonsin köpt en förfalskning eftersom du inte kunde betala för en designerobjekt? ja! En Balenciaga motorcykelväska på eBay – tänk på att jag inte förstod att det var en förfalskad vid den tiden. Jag köper aldrig väskor på eBay nu.
Göm du någonsin köp från din betydande andra? Nej, jag har ett väskutrymme där påsarna är på show överhuvudtaget.
Vad är det galnaste du har gjort för att betala för en väska? Kan inte tro på någon.
Tror du att ditt köp någonsin är ett problem? Har du någonsin känt att du hade svårt med ett köpberoende? Tidigare ja. Men nu med åldern har jag tydlig såväl som mycket mer självbehörighet.
Resten av det
Några andra kostsamma hobbyer eller lidenskaper? Designerskor.