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 grundlæggende
Age: 55
Gender Identity: Female
Location: Western Australia
Occupation: Accountant
Industry: tax as well as company Advisory
Salary: $130,000
Household Income: $300,000
The Bags
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? Nix.
The Shopping
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? Ingen
Do you think about your bag purchases investments? Helt bestemt! My Chanel pieces are worth so much much more than what I paid for them.
Who inFluenser dine købsbeslutninger? YouTube -påvirkere, landingsbaneshow, Instagram
Er salgspartnerforbindelser medvirkende til din shopping? Ja, jeg opdager, at hvis du har en god forbindelse, hvor din SA forstår din stil såvel som hvad du kan lide, er de meget mere tilbøjelige til at gå til at slå for dig, når ‘hot’ produkter kommer ind.
Hvorfor glæder du dig over at shoppe, ud over bare at få noget nyt? Jeg kan godt lide detailterapi! Jeg kan godt lide gode ting som fine smykker, designerposer, designersko, designerbeklædning (kun da den høje kvalitet typisk er bedre). Jeg er meget bedre i disse dage – 10 år tilbage ville jeg bestemt tænke på mig selv en shopaholic. I disse dage tænker jeg på, hvad købet er, den høje kvalitet såvel som lang levetid, såvel som mine hjemmearbejde, før jeg introducerer i købet.
Har du nogensinde følt, at du fik ringere service i en butik eller butik på grund af dit udseende, etnicitet eller køn? I nogle tilfælde – jeg opdager, at jeg får meget bedre service, hvis jeg har fået kosmetik på såvel som klædt godt. I disse dage, siden jeg har gode forbindelser med SA’er i de forskellige designerbutikker, besøger jeg typisk, før jeg går ind for at sikre, at de har tid til at tilbringe med mig.
Pengene
Hvem betaler for dine tasker? Mig såvel som min hendes husbond.
Afsætter du en budgetplan for dine taske -køb? Nix
Tabuemner
Har du nogensinde købt en forfalskning, da du ikke kunne betale for en designerartikel? Ja! En Balenciaga -motorcykelpose på eBay – husk, jeg forstod ikke, at det var en forfalskning på det tidspunkt. Jeg køber aldrig poser på eBay nu.
Skjuler du nogensinde køb fra din betydelige anden? Nej, jeg har en taskeplads, hvor poserne vises overhovedet.
Hvad er det skøreste, du har gjort for at betale for en taske? Kan ikke tro på nogen.
Tror du, at dit køb nogensinde er et problem? Har du nogensinde følt, at du havde det svært med en købsafhængighed? Tidligere ja. Men nu med alderen har jeg klarhed såvel som meget mere selvbeherskelse.
Resten af det
Er der andre dyre hobbyer eller lidenskaber? Designersko.