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So! keeping that in mind, we have this week’s edition of wardrobe Confessionals, which focuses on the bag-buying routines of a armed forces attorney who’s lived all around the world. It likewise tackles the extremely packed topic of high-end “push presents,” which are gifts that hubbies get wives on the event of a new baby. We’re sure you’ll have lots of feedback.
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The Basics
Age: 39
Gender Identity: Female
Location: South Korea
Occupation: Lawyer
Industry: active task Military
Income: $275,000
The Bags
Are you a PurseForum member? Yes
How lots of bags do you own? 13
How much is your collection worth? around $31,000
What is your a lot of costly bag? My Louis Vuitton City Steamer MM. I just recently gotten it for myself when we discovered out I was expecting with our second child. It’s a gorgeous neutral, as well as I like the lock feature.
What are the most crucial brands or pieces in your collection? The navy logo Gucci hold from the late 70s I inherited from my mother. It’s the bag that started my obsession with designer purses as well as still looks so current, even 40+ years later. before she had me, my mom was a purchaser of fine leather great for Bonwitt Teller, a now defunct high-end department store in new York City. When I was little, I would sit as well as gaze at the Gucci as well as the two Judith Leiber originals she had in her closet.
What age did you get your very first designer bag, as well as what was it? I am not sure that Kate Spade qualifies as a designer purse line, however in the 90s I got a black nylon messenger bag from her line. Kate Spade is popular for that bag. I liked it so much as well as brought it everywhere—I had to get a replacement after a few years. It was the very first bag I paid for with my own money, which was extremely satisfying.
Any specific bag that holds a special emotional value? When we were stationed in England, one of my absolute preferred locations on Earth, I would shop the Harrod’s Boxing Day sale annually after Christmas. It was always a mad house! You would wait in line for hours keeping warm with coffee prior to opening. When they opened the doors, I would run to the designer purse section. people are anywhere as well as it’s a extremely stressful, yet fun as well as frenzied experience. One year, I got an absolutely stunning as well as supple Valentino purse with a bow on the front in a soft pink that I still love.
Do you feel like your bags modification people’s perceptions of you or exactly how you’re treated? I am not sure, however I believe so for some people. In Korea there is a big market of what can be referred to as “quality fakes.” a few of them are so good, it is difficult to tell at a glimpse if they are genuine or not. considering that I work in a male-dominated occupation field in a location understand for fake handbags, I am always asked where in the regional area can my colleagues discover fake purses for their spouses. I try to be great about it, however I describe that I don’t understand since I don’t bring fake. I get a great deal of despair for it as well as bit judgement, however I don’t mind.
The Shopping
How frequently do you get new bags? 1-3 per year. I try to only get bags I am extremely ecstatic about.
Which stores do you regular the most? I seldom get purses from the designers in stores. I discover buying in high-end stores extremely intimidating as well as immediately feel like I don’t belong. I normally get my bags on the internet or in major departments stores. considering that we step so frequently, I am not able to develop connections with sales people over long periods of time. considering that I wear a uniform to work, in my complimentary time I gown quite casually, as well as that may be a turn off to high quality client service.
Do you ever get second-hand bags? Where do you get used? Yes! particularly lately, to prevent paying VAT in the foreign countries we online in (but are not leaving soon sufficient to insurance claim VAT refunds at the airport). I get new or like-newbags from Yoogi’s wardrobe as well as Fashionphile. however I am sure to do some research study about the reseller prior to purchasing, which is part of the reason I like TPB as well as TPF. We just recently took a trip to Osaka, Japan, where I was able to obtain a vintage late-2000s black Chanel traditional Flap in quilted caviar leather from Komehyo, a store that resells designer handbags, jewelry, as well as accessories.
Do you offer old bags to pay for new purchases? Occasionally, yes. If I get a bag as well as don’t utilize it, I will offer it to a buddy or offer it to a reputable consignment shop to fund the next purchase.
Do you ever feel societal pressure to purchase a lot more bags? Occasionally, yes. If I get a bag as well as don’t utilize it, I will offer it to a buddy or offer it to a reputable consignment shop to fund the next purchase.
Do you think about your bag purchases investments? YES, absolutely! My child is 4, however the bags will be passed down to her. I cherish the bags my mommy passed to me. I can only hope she gets as much happiness out of bring the ones I provide her as I did, as well as that whenever she looks at them, she believes of me.
Who influences your getting decisions? mainly marking a milestone or celebrating something momentous. Or a truly great deal. I can never pass them up! In 2017, Balenciaga’s stud-free Blackout AJ City Bag in turquoise was a lot more than 50% off. I am sure it was on sale since it wasn’t a hit with a lot of people as well as its a bright color, however I don’t care. It matches so much in my wardrobe as well as was the best bag for our recent beach vacation.
Are sales partner connections instrumental to your shopping? Not really.
Why do you take pleasure in shopping, beyond just obtaining something new? I take pleasure in buying alone. I wouldn’t state I am shopaholic, however I do appreciate a great offer as well as take pleasure in costs a long time trying to discover one by myself. I like going out on my own to shop at my own pace. It’s difficult to shop much in Asia (since I am not shaped like a normal Oriental woman) since the sizing is crazy small.
Have you ever felt like you got inferior service at a store or shop because of your appearance, ethnicity or gender? I can’t be sure, however my understanding is that I get inferior service at designers stores since of my appearance. I am not rail thin, I don’t wear designer clothes for the most part, as well as am not a routine at any type of store. since I like to shop alone, as well as don’t truly like to make little talk with sales people, that likewise may contribute to the understanding that I get inferior service.
The Money
Who pays for your bags? I do, expect for gifts. I appreciate that I am able to pay for designer handbags.
Do you set aside a budget plan for your bag purchases? No, however I most likely should!
The Taboo Topics
Have you ever bought a counterfeit since you couldn’t pay for a designer item? Never.
Do you ever hide purchases from your considerable other? My considerable other has no concept exactly how much any type of of the purses cost, however likewise he doesn’t truly care. I manage our finances as well as he is delighted to delegate that obligation to me. He takes on other obligations in our lives. He doesn’t ask, I likewise don’t offer. If he asked me directly, I would tell him. He is conscious of the expense of a Birkin, since he guaranteed me one when I agreed to have a second child. After he promised, I asked him if he kneww just exactly how much that would expense him. He understands it’s an around $15-$20K offer. We will see if I can really pull the activate as well as get one though. even I am not sure I can spend that much on a handbag, although I desperately want one.
What’s the craziest thing you’ve done to pay for a bag? I believe the Harrod’s sale is a bit crazy (described above), however if I could, I would go back every year. I likewise randomly gotten an MCM bag in the Doha flight terminal in 2012 during an remarkably long layover while I was deployed that will always remind me of my time in the middle East.
Do you believe your buying is ever a problem? I don’t believe so, however an addict seldom does, right? (JK!)
The rest Of It
Any other costly hobbies or passions? We like to travel as well as do so often for work or vacation. For major life milestones we try to book a table at a Michelin star restaurant. So far we have dined in three restaurants on three different continents.
Has living around the world impacted your taste in bags or buying preferences? Certainly, I am influenced by different kinds of fashion I see in different regions around the world. That is one of the very best parts about moving so frequently. For example, my work bag (which has to be extremely ordinary as well as black since of the policies in the armed forces relating to what we can wear in uniform) comes from Smythson, a brand I found in London as well as still like for their little leather accessories as well as high quality workmanship. I have bought a couple of MCM bags while in Korea, considering that the formerly German brand in now had by a Korean business as well as is extremely stylish locally. I like for a lot of of my major purchases to be associated to a trip, a location we lived, or a moment in life that I can cherish in the future, as well as we are lucky to get to do so in so lots of different locations. This likewise most likely makes my style less consistent as well as not well-defined, however I am okay with that!