@truecap
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Are Designer purses worth it?
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I'm not talking about fake stuff, I mean the REAL THING!
Posted by caliber
damn skippy, yes i am rockin a fake dolce bag. it might be made in Taiwan, but it sure looks and feels like the real thing.
Why is it important? Because it's stylish? Because it's expensive and a show off to other people? Because it last longer?
Posted by truecap
Curious, are designer purses, expensive clothing, overly expensive cars really worth it? I'm not talking about value or quality, of course better quality is more expensive. But does anyone really NEED a $ 500 purse? Why would anyone spend that much money for something like that?
'cus they're that rich...I guess. idk.
None of that garbage is worth it.
Overspending for that stuff is purely compensation for self-esteem issues.
And I'm not "cheap". I admire quality very much, but I will be frugal about it.
Not worth it. Why wear somebody else's name when you can wear your own 😄? I'd rather have my own name engraved on things. I'm a big fan of monograms as well. Have a towel & pyjamas, both with my initials on lol.
Well, here's another perspective. One of my co-workers saved and bought a legitimate, not fake, Louis Vuitton handbag. She went to the store. Paid for her stuff. Went to her apartment. There was a man in the store who FOLLOWED her to her apartment, waited for her to get out of her car and tried to snatch the purse from her.
As fiesty as she is, she said no, got drug around the parking lot because she wouldn't let go, made a lot of noise, someone called the police, as they were pulling up he ran off. She kept the hand bag, but it's broken now and she's still out all that money. She recognized it was the guy from the store.
The cops told her it was because of her expensive hand bag and he thought she would have a lot of money, etc. So, the hand bag made her a target.
So, who are you trying to impress with this stuff? I agree with whomever said self esteem issues.
It sets you up as a target for attack.
And if you have to have that kind of stuff to run in certain circles, then you are running in a shallow circle and are better off without those kind of people.
Posted by Chael
I'd rather buy women implants.
Lmao!!
YES! My Dooney And Bourke's have lasted years and years and years. Just brought a new Weekender. i love her.
I do like designer clothes...
I like to mock them. Pay me $ 200 bucks for adding detail you can do yourself for 5 bucks.
Posted by caliber
Posted by DMV
YES! My Dooney And Bourke's have lasted years and years and years. Just brought a new Weekender. i love her.
well, now according to this thread, you have self esteem issues.
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thats just nonsense lol. I work hard and play hard. If i worked my ass of for my bonus check, im saving some and spending the rest. I see not a thing wrong with treating yourself to the luxuries of life.
Plus, it feels good to stunt on the sales person when i walk in wearing sweats, leggings, and some beat old navy flip flops and buy a $ 400 bag.
Feels fuckin great.
I mean the same can be said for people who buy Tide when they can buy a cheaper brand. Some thing i am not willing to skimp on. Others, yes, i will bargain shop, make it myself, or wait ions till it goes on sale.
I stopped telling people what to do with their money a long time ago. If someone wants to always have the latest iphone; have at it. I someone wants to spend half their paycheck on marley; so be it. If someone wants to live out doublewide in a trailer park yet drive a range rover; who am i to judge.
It's not about the purse .... the purse is an item used to create the sensation of satisfying (often pacifying) self with materialistic rewards.
Posted by DonJohnson
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Posted by caliber
Posted by DMV
YES! My Dooney And Bourke's have lasted years and years and years. Just brought a new Weekender. i love her.
well, now according to this thread, you have self esteem issues.
thats just nonsense lol. I work hard and play hard. If i worked my ass of for my bonus check, im saving some and spending the rest. I see not a thing wrong with treating yourself to the luxuries of life.
Plus, it feels good to stunt on the sales person when i walk in wearing sweats, leggings, and some beat old navy flip flops and buy a $ 400 bag.
Feels fuckin great.
if u dropping fo hunnid. you shouldn't be getting that no name brand.
add another hunnid for a Miu Miu or Marc Jacobs.
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no thanks. i like what i like.
Posted by caliber
Posted by DMV
Posted by caliber
Posted by DMV
YES! My Dooney And Bourke's have lasted years and years and years. Just brought a new Weekender. i love her.
well, now according to this thread, you have self esteem issues.
thats just nonsense lol. I work hard and play hard. If i worked my ass of for my bonus check, im saving some and spending the rest. I see not a thing wrong with treating yourself to the luxuries of life.
Plus, it feels good to stunt on the sales person when i walk in wearing sweats, leggings, and some beat old navy flip flops and buy a $ 400 bag.
Feels fuckin great.
+10000000
lol yes!!!!! yes it does! i was thinking about that this morning as a matter of fact. i bought some pricey organic hair products yesterday (my hair is my treasure) and i was thinking how good it felt to take good care of myself. it really does feel good.
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fuck yeah.
Posted by tripleCap
Posted by DonJohnson
depends on the circle you run in and it's as simple as that.you can't run in high social circles without designer items. people will just perceive you as poor or low class.
Agree
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i used to do the taxes of bikers. they walk in tattooed up, mullets, leather everything, dirty shoes. but theyre worth millions.
appearances can be deceiving.
i have a friend who is worth fuckin fortune and still walks around in 1970 acid wash jeans with elastic around the ankles. i think he still wears a windbreaker.
Posted by DMV
I mean the same can be said for people who buy Tide when they can buy a cheaper brand. Some thing i am not willing to skimp on. Others, yes, i will bargain shop, make it myself, or wait ions till it goes on sale.I stopped telling people what to do with their money a long time ago. If someone wants to always have the latest iphone; have at it. I someone wants to spend half their paycheck on marley; so be it. If someone wants to live out doublewide in a trailer park yet drive a range rover; who am i to judge.
I didn't start the thread to tell people what to do with their money. Hope you don't think that.
I'm just curious why it was important to some people to have that stuff.
And I wanted to let everyone be aware that they may become a target because of it.
I'm sure robbing someone with the genuine article it worth much more than just robbing some guy who just stumled out of the seediest pub lol.
Posted by truecap
Posted by DMV
I mean the same can be said for people who buy Tide when they can buy a cheaper brand. Some thing i am not willing to skimp on. Others, yes, i will bargain shop, make it myself, or wait ions till it goes on sale.I stopped telling people what to do with their money a long time ago. If someone wants to always have the latest iphone; have at it. I someone wants to spend half their paycheck on marley; so be it. If someone wants to live out doublewide in a trailer park yet drive a range rover; who am i to judge.
I didn't start the thread to tell people what to do with their money. Hope you don't think that.
I'm just curious why it was important to some people to have that stuff.
And I wanted to let everyone be aware that they may become a target because of it.
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im a quality over quantity kind of person. So id rather buy a quality bag that will last me for years than something that will breaks at the seams in weeks.
if your worried about a bag drawing attention, what about a car? dont live in fear 🙂
This thread reminds me of the 4-year-old little boy (Taegrin Morris) that was dragged alongside his mother's car by hijackers. They forced the mom out of the car & she went to the passenger's door to unlock the little boy's car-seat, but they sped off before she was even done & he was left hanging from the side of the car. He died. His mom remembered him screaming "Mommy, help me". She now blames her posh car.
Posted by DonJohnson
Posted by DMV
Posted by tripleCap
Posted by DonJohnson
depends on the circle you run in and it's as simple as that.you can't run in high social circles without designer items. people will just perceive you as poor or low class.
Agree
i used to do the taxes of bikers. they walk in tattooed up, mullets, leather everything, dirty shoes. but theyre worth millions.
appearances can be deceiving.
i have a friend who is worth fuckin fortune and still walks around in 1970 acid wash jeans with elastic around the ankles. i think he still wears a windbreaker.
just realize you're citing the exceptions not the norm. how do u know that guy with the acid jeans can't shave and put on a zegna suit, and strap on a rolex before he goes to an exclusive club?
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he doesnt tho. he could care less what the masses think of him. he's too secure in himself.
Posted by DMV
he doesnt tho. he could care less what the masses think of him. he's too secure in himself.
Shhhh... The ones mingling in rich social circles will lash out because they are rich and want to be around rich people and breathe in rich air while shitting rich shit.
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Posted by DMV
YES! My Dooney And Bourke's have lasted years and years and years. Just brought a new Weekender. i love her.click to expand
love DB!
im a big fan of the Brahmin
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As a laptop carrying bag
Marc Jacobs for $ 500? You can maybe get a business card holder, or a change purse 😄
Posted by Android
Posted by aquasnoz
I'm sure robbing someone with the genuine article it worth much more than just robbing some guy who just stumled out of the seediest pub lol.
I'm not saying otherwise, but just as the robber was probably surprised that she didn't live that life style , someone stumbling out of the seediest pub might have a stack on their person or live that life style low profile.
If someone's robbing you anyway, they probably don't care toooo much of what they're getting. Not saying that any of this is an "all cases" deal, but is always a possibility.
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If I were a robber, I'd pick a target that looked like it would be a good payoff.
Posted by DonJohnson
Posted by DMV
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Posted by tripleCap
Posted by DonJohnson
depends on the circle you run in and it's as simple as that.you can't run in high social circles without designer items. people will just perceive you as poor or low class.
Agree
i used to do the taxes of bikers. they walk in tattooed up, mullets, leather everything, dirty shoes. but theyre worth millions.
appearances can be deceiving.
i have a friend who is worth fuckin fortune and still walks around in 1970 acid wash jeans with elastic around the ankles. i think he still wears a windbreaker.
just realize you're citing the exceptions not the norm. how do u know that guy with the acid jeans can't shave and put on a zegna suit, and strap on a rolex before he goes to an exclusive club?
he doesnt tho. he could care less what the masses think of him. he's too secure in himself.
i'm 100% sure you don't know that. you just made it up on the spot.
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okkkkkk
At the end of the day anyone can be a walking lick. If you just got paid and left the check cashing, walking lick. If you got the new J's on, walking lick. If you got $ 300 worth of weave on your head, walking lick. new Iphone, walking lick. Beat headphone, walking lick.
shit i could go on and on.
It does not matter to the streets. what you got, they want.
The victim should never blame themselves for the actions of another.
Posted by Android
Anyone can look like a good payoff when you have nothing as well.Not saying that I don't agree.
exactly!!!
The same thing without the name/label on it would cost a lot less. Sure, the quality is better, but it's the name that runs the cost up.
Just make sure the quality and design is what you really want, rather than just because it has a name on it.
I know some people that would buy a dog-ugly puke green purse, because it had a certain name. Just so they could say they had one and impress everyone. Crazy!!!
Posted by tripleCap
I love high quality bags, shoes and clothes
and it doesn't necessarily have to be designer
labels. Even better if I get a good deal lol
I drive a luxury car as well.
If I can afford it and it makes me feel awesome
why not, it's my money.Aaah the smell and touch of a Chanel bag
It's true, I was busing it home in a green triforce tee and I was robbed because the robber's mouse broke and wanted a Razor. It's a tough life being targeted as a nerd.
I'll never understand designer labels when it comes to clothes or handbags, but in the same way I just have no fucking idea what's so appealing about a god damn hand bag.
So I apply my love for tech and gadgets and called it even.
Posted by DMV
At the end of the day anyone can be a walking lick. If you just got paid and left the check cashing, walking lick. If you got the new J's on, walking lick. If you got $ 300 worth of weave on your head, walking lick. new Iphone, walking lick. Beat headphone, walking lick.shit i could go on and on.
It does not matter to the streets. what you got, they want.
The victim should never blame themselves for the actions of another.
That's why so many schools are going to uniforms now. Kids were getting stabbed for their Nike's. Sad, sad world.
Slaves to commercialization.
Again, another area that seems to divide along age, and perspective.
Posted by caliber
Posted by truecap
I know some people that would buy a dog-ugly puke green purse, because it had a certain name. Just so they could say they had one and impress everyone. Crazy!!!
yeah, see that's just ridiculous.
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I know!!! They parade it around like they're the Queen of Sh*t or something! lol!!!
On school buses the kids use to throw shit at each other and made it hell for everyone. Nowadays they sit nice and quitely glued to their iphones! Totally random observation and not related.
*quietyly
Posted by truecap
Posted by DMV
At the end of the day anyone can be a walking lick. If you just got paid and left the check cashing, walking lick. If you got the new J's on, walking lick. If you got $ 300 worth of weave on your head, walking lick. new Iphone, walking lick. Beat headphone, walking lick.shit i could go on and on.
It does not matter to the streets. what you got, they want.
The victim should never blame themselves for the actions of another.
That's why so many schools are going to uniforms now. Kids were getting stabbed for their Nike's. Sad, sad world.
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yah
lol! They now moved on from throwing shit at each other to throw rocks at imaginary pixel birds.
Posted by WaterCup
This thread reminds me of the 4-year-old little boy (Taegrin Morris) that was dragged alongside his mother's car by hijackers. They forced the mom out of the car & she went to the passenger's door to unlock the little boy's car-seat, but they sped off before she was even done & he was left hanging from the side of the car. He died. His mom remembered him screaming "Mommy, help me". She now blames her posh car.
That's so sad. 😢
Posted by DonJohnson
Posted by Wynter
Marc Jacobs for $ 500? You can maybe get a business card holder, or a change purse 😄
i've bought marc jacobs bags for my ex for around 500. not even marc by marc jacobs.
as a matter of fact, i bought a prada purse for her one time for 700. beautiful teal color with the grained leather. damn it was a steal.
farfetch is the website? they have amazing coupon deals.
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Ooo, I just took a look-see. Really nice assortment on that site 🙂
Posted by DonJohnson
Posted by Wynter
Marc Jacobs for $ 500? You can maybe get a business card holder, or a change purse 😄
i've bought marc jacobs bags for my ex for around 500. not even marc by marc jacobs.
as a matter of fact, i bought a prada purse for her one time for 700. beautiful teal color with the grained leather. damn it was a steal.
farfetch is the website? they have amazing coupon deals.
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Ooo, I just took a look-see. Really nice assortment on that site 🙂
Posted by tiziani
It really depends on the label. I know it's not cool to be a brand whore but it is what it is for a reason. You buy from the right house - you've got something that'll last you years, decades maybe. Way better than buying mass-produced garbage that you'll throw out next year and end up spending even more over your lifetime replacing it over and over again.SOME luxury labels though - are pure garbage living off hype, noise and sometimes even name alone.
Oh, I agree!
Yes, they are better for sure. Only bargain finds though.
Never worth it unless you want bragging rights. If you're going for a look, oh man, so many knock-offs! Now, if we want looks and quality you need to find a more expensive knock-off or the real deal.
My view is women need to let go of the purse. Free the nipple movement? Please, free us from HANDBAGS.
I'm supposed to pay *them* to be their walking billboard?
haha. nope
Posted by Chael
Posted by sassafras
My view is women need to let go of the purse. Free the nipple movement? Please, free us from HANDBAGS.
+1000
they should just stay home and wait for me to get home in lingerie.
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You're coming home in lingerie?
@tizi
You make a good point-- I was shopping for a watch this past holiday, and determined that watches
should only be purchased if the company is known for making watches-- and nothing else.
The so-called designer watches by purse-makers were shoddy, at best... disgraceful.
However
In theory-- and in the (very) few instances where brands and their designers have not sold out--
Posted by KVZZMIR11
Its very disrespectful to wear knock offs.
Its disrepectful to designers, and brand history.
You could love the brand, but you don't respect the work which goes into keeping it top of the line.
A fan of the brand wouldn't wear knock offs, because they like and to a certain degree they normally understand what's happening with the brand.
It qualify someone who admires what a certain brand does...Knock offs shows the complete OPPOSITE of admiration with what the brand does.
Better off in following the brand movement without buying its threads, than buying its knock-off threads.
Knock-Offs is equivalent to Catfishing, IMHO.
KVZZZZZMIR11DON hits home.
I have to agree.
Unfortunately, the world just doesn't seem to work that way, anymore. :/
Posted by Chael
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Posted by Chael
Posted by sassafras
My view is women need to let go of the purse. Free the nipple movement? Please, free us from HANDBAGS.
+1000
they should just stay home and wait for me to get home in lingerie.
You're coming home in lingerie?
oh yeah!
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That's so NOT sexy! lol!
Posted by truecap
Curious, are designer purses, expensive clothing, overly expensive cars really worth it? I'm not talking about value or quality, of course better quality is more expensive. But does anyone really NEED a $ 500 purse? Why would anyone spend that much money for something like that?
The "mask" syndrome, the "look at me" syndrome, the "I'm better than you" syndrome, the "I really hate myself and am insecure" syndrome.
That's simply what luxury items are.., fake tits, fake face, fake tummy tuck, bleached assholes, whatever is on the outside that can be altered to COVER UP what's lacking inside. People who are lost and cannot live in reality. You are either fake or you are real. There's no in between, no grey area.
So ask yourselves...are you fake or are you real? If you feel the "need" to compete with those who do the above, you're even worse off than they are.
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Curious, are designer purses, expensive clothing, overly expensive cars really worth it? I'm not talking about value or quality, of course better quality is more expensive. But does anyone really NEED a $ 500 purse? Why would anyone spend that much money for something like that?