Today, we’re catching up with a collector from Australia who is in her second year of collecting. After receiving a Louis Vuitton Alma as her 30th birthday gift, CC added some Chanel pieces to her collection, but has since sold most of them to focus on Hermès. For her most recent birthday, CC was able to purchase a stunning green Picotin 18. CC enjoys sharing her shopping experiences with her husband and manages her budget well, although her husband occasionally contributes to her purchases. She is a true handbag enthusiast who appreciates the entire collecting process and finds inspiration in shopping in-store.
Read CC’s full story below, and feel free to share your own bag story!
Basic Information:
– Age: 31
– Gender Identity: Female
– Location: Sydney, Australia
– Occupation: Administrator
– Industry: Tertiary Education
– Annual Salary: $70,000
– Total Household Income: $150,000
– Are you a PurseForum member? Yes
Bag Collection Details:
– Total bags owned: 7
– Estimated collection worth: Around $14,000
– Most expensive bag: Hermès Picotin 18
– Any bag purchase regrets? Previously owned vintage Chanel pieces.
First Designer Bag:
– Age when received first designer bag: 30
– First designer bag: Louis Vuitton Alma, received as a 30th birthday gift
Future Purchase Plans:
– Focused on adding more Hermès pieces, including the Bolide, Evelyne TPM, and Kelly in various sizes
– Dream bag: Hermès Kelly 25, GHW, in noir
Sentimental Value:
– Hermès Picotin purchased at the boutique on her last birthday holds special sentimental value
Influence of Bags on Perceptions:
– Acknowledges that luxury bags tend to influence customer service, especially in high-end and luxury stores
– Prefers low-key Hermès items that are more subtle
Bag Care:
– Store bags away from the window, allowing the leather to breathe
– Avoid using dust bags and boxes to prevent mold and scent absorption
– Place inserts in vintage bags and remove heavy hardware when not in use
Shopping Habits:
– Previously agreed to purchase one luxury bag per year but has already bought two this year
– Enjoys shopping both online and in-store
– Frequently visits Hermès and watch stores for her husband, while shopping online for everything else
Purchasing and Returning:
– Returned a pre-loved Hermès Kelly 32 due to dishonest condition representation
Second-Hand Bags:
– Purchases from reputable second-hand platforms and emphasizes the importance of authentication
Selling and Donating Bags:
– Sold some Chanel pieces to fund Hermès purchases
– Donates non-luxury bags but not luxury items
Societal Pressures:
– Acknowledges societal pressure, especially present on social media, but tries to avoid getting caught up in it
Bag Investments:
– Considers her bag purchases as investments due to potential value appreciation
– Unsure about selling items in the future
Fashion Trends and Relationships:
– Prefers classic styles in fun colors and values relationships with sales associates, especially at Hermès
Beyond Shopping:
– Appreciates creative items and beautiful displays in different stores
– Not a shopaholic, aims to acquire meaningful items rather than buying excessively
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