For me, I don't like things that look cheap... really simple. I've tried to find bags that were cheaper and sorry, they look cheaper too. Yes, I have a few designer bags, same with my shoes. I have more heels than I need probably and they are all costly. But I also have a nice home and a nice car... and more importantly my child is well taken care of. Here is my theory, if you work hard u should be able to spend money on whatever u please as long as you can still save money and take care of your bills. It isn't a status thing for me.. its a , I don't like cheap looking things. Another rule of thumb for me, you won't see me with labels plastered all over. of the 2 Louis Vuitton bags I own, neither are with the LV all over them. I will not advertise for your brand for free! This goes for everything else I own too, no free marketing.
It’s one of those “If you have to ask, you would never understand” things! First off, I do kinda agree with you. $1,500 and WAY MORE is a ridiculous amount to spend on a purse. But it’s like how you guys can get away with owning TWO pair of shoes, a dress pair, and a pair of sneakers. Whereas we need different colors to match our outfits and different styles, and different colors in those different styles. Y’all like it when we look amazing for you, but you don’t realize what all goes into looking amazing! Wearing the exact right shoes for that outfit is just one thing that goes into it, and carrying a purse that also matches the outfit is another! We definitely need multiple purses to match our different outfits, styles, and color schemes, and designer purses are just better quality. I’m not saying that ALL purses should be designer, but certainly to have ONE basic designer purse that is so well made, it will last for years is nice to have!
There are sort of two overlapping reasons.
One is they care because their friends and social circle cares. They're surrounded by people who are ALSO impressed with that stuff so it gives them status.
the other is validation of taste. I remember being 13 and somewhat insecure. I couldn't just pick an outfit that I thought looked good. But if it had some cool brand written on it then it was like validation. So for women it's like "if the purse says LV all over it nobody can say it's ugly because it's an LC and everyone accepts their great". By contrast if you took the money went to a custom leather worker and had a one of a kind hand made bag made in better material and better workmanship people might not think it looked good.
of course I grew up and now can't stand visible branding. It's my damn clothes I don't want to be a billboard for someone else.
I don't think there's anything wrong with wanting something expensive for yourself.
Most of my clothes are pretty cheap and some of them are from highschool or from the 80s and before, hand me downs.
But I do own 3 very nice and expensive leather jackets, I don't need them but they are something I wanted. And I thought it was about time that I had something nice for myself that I earned rather then own a bunch of stuff that was handed down to me.
I don't think there's anything wrong with that.
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Women generally carry a bag. If you’re a woman that cares about status and material things make you happy, you’re going to invest in an expensive bag.. how else is the world to know you’re an “expensive female”. Also, I’m sure the price tag influences the quality to some extent? Get what you pay for type of thing.
It is about the character. It is about who you are and wanna be. If you wanna be successful in life you don't dress like a bum. If you wanna be a clown you don't dress like a mechanic. Lmao this is the issue with logical people. They are logical but not wise. 37 and you can't figure this out. Accepting all triggered comments.
Same thing with expensive clothes, jewelry, and cars. It's a status symbol.
If you have a Louis Vuitton purse, Gucci sunglasses, a ring for every finger, a closet full of designer clothes, and you drive a car that costs more than a decent home, it's a sign that you've "made it" in life.
I honestly think they are so dumb and a lot of women buy them who can’t afford them, sorry but if you are on food stamps why are you buying a Louis Vuitton? Women who buy them, it’s kinda a calling card they are really high maintenance or they want to be. I’ll buy name brand but I never buy what I can’t afford and I’ll never spend like 200 or more on them.
Well usually (but not always the case) expensive handbags or purses are better quality, so they last longer. In bags especially, you need good quality in my opinion if you want them for a long time. There’s also the appeal of designer logos because I guess it makes people look stylish, trendy and wealthy.
Good question. If I can be honest, my fiancée has two Louis Vuitton purses and a couple of others designer's purses (Gucci, Michael Kors) and they are indeed quality items and accessories. They are more like an accessory than a real utility, but the quality is there and they have all different compartments and stuff.
I'm sorry if it sounds like I'm bragging, but I'm just sharing my perspective on this since I have first person experience of this.
Me personally I never understood the purpose of purses. I like to be mobile and free. I avoid having to carry anything more than I need to. Unless it’s my gym bag or my mountain hiking bag, I don’t own much in terms of carrier holders.
I don’t get why I’d spend shits amount of money for a bag I know I’ll have to throw out eventually.
The material is better. Longer lasting. I wouldn't buy a Louis Vuitton though because they're overpriced. I would never spend that much on a purse. Mose I'd pay is 100-200 on Michael kors or Kate spade
It’s just a status symbol no different to having a flash car when a bog standard one will still successfully complete your journey
If you can find them second hand for a low enough price, they can be on sold for a lot more. They are basically a status symbol. You're buying brand recognition. No, they're not physically worth the money they're sold for but millions of people agree to buy them for astronomical prices and those same people and others admire those who possess them. It's all part of the human comedy of imaginary things.
I never understood it either. Prob cause im not a purse person. I just recently started carrying wallets. I always used my pants/jacket pockets for everything
Some of those are really nicely made and quality products. They are a status symbol as well. It’s just a shame that people who can’t afford them buy them while on financial aid just because they want to play Keeping up with the Jones’s.
I like expensive purses cause if I have a high quality purse, it means everything in my life is high quality, I may not have a lot of possessions but the ones I have are all high value products.
I never understood it either. The crazy amounts people will spend on a handbag... Thinking designer labels gives them a better life 🤷🏼♀️
I my opinion luxury brands from an outside prospective, may seem ridiculous.
But when an accomplished person has disposal income, you're not think value for my money, sometimes you just want the best possible thing.
Think food. Basic sandwich vs eating out:)
s I think it's just the name that it's written on the purse. To me buying an expensive purse makes no sense. I just want something that I can afford, that it's cute and where I take my belongings.
I think they're great. They help other people to identify the holder as someone soooo in love with themselves, with priorities really out of order. They're a good signal to avoid that person and their self obssseeing bull shit.
I don't use a purse what's the point I just throw everything in my truck & go. As for cash I very seldom carry any & my personal info is on me or in my phone ✌️
I only buy things with non identifyable manufacturers. I hate branding and will not pay more for a logo.
They are like expensive shoes -- they are just more carefully made from better material. Except that a cheap purse won't make your hand hurt.
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