Times Have Changed, Start From Zero | quiet luxury, contemporary brands, practicality, resale value
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.ค. 2024
- Hi guys, I'm Eileen. Ever since living a more intentional life, I often ask myself if I would buy luxury items again if I had to build my wardrobe from zero. I decided the answer is yes. After all, I do enjoy well made and beautiful pieces. That said, I think my luxury collection would likely look different from it is today. Just for some context, I bought my Chanel classic flap at about £2500. Regardless of how classic it is, I can't imagine paying USD10000 for the same bag today. I would however, explore other brands like Toteme and Loewe. In this video, I dived into how to build the perfect, practical, and wearable luxury collection xx
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Thank you for watching this video about how I would start my luxury collection from scratch to create a wearable wardrobe xx - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
Exactly! It’s so funny how when I travel ,I bring along nylon bags that I will not worry about and leave behind the really nice luxury handbags. My sister would ask me, “how come I never see you with your nice bags in pictures when you travel?” and I tell her, the nice bags are of no use to me when I travel because I actually want to be “present” and be in the moment of being with the family and the pleasures of the travelling itself rather than think about damaging my bags or being robbed 😅
I relate so much to you! Holydays are the last places I take my bags with me and I choose light, easy to wear, easy to clean, worry free nylon bags. Last year when travel by plain a juice glass spilled out over my nylon bag under the seat in front of me and back at home the juice was already dry. I could clean it but imagine if it was one of my leather ones! I might open an exception for a small clutch that doesn’t take much space for dinners, but that’s all. Over the years I confess that I started to consider to be overdressed and exhibitionism to take that kind of thing on holydays in some settings, like resorts and sightseeing. If there isn’t a special event isn’t worth the burden.
Haha I hear you! Especially with unfamiliar destinations, you really don’t want to be in the spotlight for the wrong reasons xx
So true😊
I’m with 100%. I wanted the pretty Paris pictures with my bags. But the realization if they were to be stolen, I couldn’t replace them stopped me. And I’m glad I didn’t take any. I was carefree and it felt amazing.
@@Dropthesoapto Agreed. Three weeks ago I was traveling in Italy for the week, and the only bag I carried was a tiny suitcase shaped crossbody leather bag. I don't own designer luxury bags (early 20s, freelance illustrator-designer) and I love seeing other people's collections. I did not want to be targeted for my possessions, so I only took a bag that I could easily look after and hide under my clothes in overcrowded spaces. I would advise everyone not to carry backpacks all day while traveling as that's the easiest bag for robbers to target. My dad, a super absentminded person insisted on carrying the same backpack through the week and all the zippers were pulled down multiple times. Crossbody or belt bag is the most secure for both men and women to use.
I travel back and forth between two countries and since I didn’t want to damage my bags when travelling I sent some by freight boxes ahead of me. Then when pandemic hit, like everybody else , I wasn’t able to travel to my other home so the items got locked down in the other location for almost three years. That’s when I started asking myself “what am I doing?” 🤣. Life doesn’t have to be this hard! And for bags? Really!?!? So glad I found your channel as I was also doing my curating of my collection. You help reinforce the ideas that I am just beginning to realise. 😘
So glad to have you here too xx
I totally agree with all you have said here, Eileen! I have some pieces, people think they are supper expensive, because they are sleek, look luxurious and the leather is a good quality, with discrete hardware and logoless, but they’re not. I am enjoying this moment, looking classy, feeling effortless put together, and minimalist, wearing my mom’s jewelry. But foremost, loving and living life to the fullest at 70’s. Have a blessed week ahead, Eileen. Please come back soon.
Living life to the fullest-- loved it! xx
If I could start again from zero I would start my Hermes journey sooner and still wait for what I want rather than second choices. In 2012 there was no social media for helpful reviews, a lot of SA didnt hear me about my lifestyle/taste and I bought/sold a lot (ie lost money each time). 1 work bag, 1 errands bag, 1 evening clutch, 1 tote/travel bag and 1 « love at 1st sight bag » is all you really need! But love my collection at the moment😁
Agree. And the quality was so much better a decade or two ago.
That's a really curated list you suggested there xx
Love at 1st sight bag is a great one! ☺️
I totally igree about investing more in jewelry rather than handbags. One of the reasons I think so, is because I wear my pieces even when I'm home, lounging or in home office. The bags, however, I can only use outside. 😊
100% agree! It's always lovely to have some sparkles (even if tiny) on me xx
Exactly what I needed to hear today! I recommend your channel to everyone I know who is in the luxury space. You cover all the parts of this world: sparkle, beauty, emotions, money, family, society, and how it all fits into your life. Honestly, the pure consumer aspect of handbags is just not the direction I want to take with my luxury collection; it's the balance that I truly desire and I so appreciate your approach. I wish other channels would take a page out of your book. Keep the content coming! I truly enjoy watching your channel. :)
Thank you so much, Lauren! Your beautiful message really made my day xx
I started from scratch, for now I focus on handbags, I bought a bag in taupe color for brighter clothes and I am planning to buy a black one, I bought the one that I can use day time and night time, when it comes to brand actually I focused on the high quality brands with more reasonable price, like tusting, etc. so I enjoy more, worry less, and at the same time last long due to quality. The only thing that I didn’t know before and I learned in your channel about the type of leather so need less care! So I pay attention for next purchase. Thanks for sharing your experience 😊
Love this video ‘cause it means I’m on the right track. I’m contented with my pink Lady Dior, pink Chanel and a 3x pink KateSpade heart bags. Thankfully, I know what I like and took me years to finally decide to own a these few and LOVE 💕
I used to think like that, the more expensive the bag was the more I would worry about. Maybe I am minority and because I have been into luxury for years, I no longer think this way, I wear my bags and enjoy them. Yes I do care for them but I no longer let myself say that I will not take my bags here or there because they will get ruined 😅. I feel, the only people that stresses over this, are the ones that are thinking to sell. My thought process is, I bought them for me to enjoy, if ever need to sell, they will be sold at the condition they are regardless. If I were to start today, I will buy all the Chanel bags, SLG’s and other items I own today (sizes, style and color combos) instead of all black handbags I used to have. I would only keep exactly what I need at this time, instead of buying impulsively and excessively 😂
If I could start over, I would steer clear of all brands in the Herring Group. They now disgust me do to their child yuck stuff. Thanks for your helpful ideas.
Great Video, Eileen.
With your videos, hope to see more people looking for more value from handbags, rather than only chasing the main stream brand names. Be it the use value, the practicality value or the craftsmanship value.
If I would start my luxury collection from scratch, I would still buy my Chanel top handle and YSL small lou lou. They have the classic and elegant look which is consistent with my dressing style.
I have no regret for owning a curated luxury handbag collection because I started mine around the time when I discovered your channel and after I learnt about minimalism.
You are one of the reasons I did not start my luxury journey too big / too extravagant. And your weekly video reminds me to stay sensible on this journey. Thank you. ❤❤
As for jewellery, I am always the jewellery woman. I can leave my door without a luxury handbag, can’t do it without some jewellery. They put a smile on my face everytime I look at my jewellery. I equally love pearls, diamonds and gemstones. When I go travelling, I only wear a tiny diamond ring and a pair of not too expensive pearl studs. The expensive ones stay at home because I want my peace of mind throughout the trip.
You look so great in white and dainty diamonds. I also love dainty pieces of diamond even though I have the budget to go way larger. I really do not like being flashy and I find dainty pieces more elegant.
I watched your vid on your luxury minimalist handbag collection and this am so inspired. Knowing that you shared that you’re in healthcare makes me feel that i can relate to u too. I only started my luxury handbag collection finally at the age of 32 last year in december after finally owning a home a year later. My very first love has always been a Chanel, i tried it last year in jumbo and medium but since it was a christmas season, the jumbo was not instock. My first luxury shopping i brought my whole battalion of ‘2 mummies and our own daughters’ so they said nevermind lets try other stores. So i ended up buying 1 dior oblique book tote and 1 lvonthego christmas edition. Fast forward to this year, i bought a Chanel Jumbo in store and i was so happy that i made the right choice, i couldnt imagine choosing the medium because i just couldn’t downsize my stuff being a mummy of 2 young kids. I am thinking of adding the lady dior to my collection in medium size next year and with my small wardrobe, am planning the space to keep these bags. Already, half of my top wardobe is filled with the lv, chanel and the dior book tote boxes. So the other half am thinking of adding the lady dior. But also, i’m not sure whether to create a luxury minimalism of different brands of bags or just the classic lady dior and my chanel jumbo because i do like prada bucket bag, loewe basket bag, goyard and burberry. Really confused😂what do you think? Also i found out that prada no longer issue a box for their bags and i love one of their bag collection but i couldnt justify buying a luxury bag without a box, just like the goyard bags. Help!
Love this post. I very much agree with spreading out the purchases to other area like jewelry, etc. I was late on that too. Bags - I would also only have bags I will use then a special one or two. I reduced my number of bags to just what I love. Choices: Birkin, Kelly, Chanel small classic flap, LV pouchette matis, LV neverfull, LV speedy bandolier 35. I recently purchased atilier august for rainy day/ travel bag.
I love my Longchamp too for rainy day 😁 xx
Lovely insights Eileen, as per usual. Thank you! Thanks to fellow readers and commenters as well. Learned so much from all of you really.
Kind regards, Carolina
Hi Carolina, I finally learnt your first name. Lovely to have you here! xx
@@ColourfulNoir Dear Eileen, thank you ever so much for your kind and personal reply. As always, kind regards and many thanks for the beautiful videos.
What am AWESOME video... Thought Provoking! 🤗 I would buy less and purchase smarter - not from the same brand...I'm including my contemporary brands in this. All bags shoes jewelry & other accessories too, would be neutral colors and simple and parable with each other. LESS is More. My SPEEDY would still be a part of my collection. The BEST thing I've done and would do all over again is buy prelove. I enjoy those items more than those purchased from boutique. Have a Wonderful Week Eileen. 💛 ✨️
It's lovely to hear you had such good experience shopping preloved xx
If I could start over I think I would not spend so much money on the contemporary brand bags or bags that aren’t are classic and combine all I would’ve spent into a say a Kelly and maybe another bag and call it a day! I don’t mind having a small collection as long as I have a bag for a purpose!
Yes recently I keep looking at reissue too 😂 esp the black with gold hardware
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How you described the scratch in a zara vs hermes is how i feel about cars. As ive gotten older, i see why some people wait until they're retired to buy a lux, fancy, sportscar.
As for bags, if i had to start all over...i would be replacing my contemporary, functional bags first (longchamps pliage for sure). My designer bags are more "art" or collectors items that are long since discontinued and hard to find
I love my collection atm, I started my luxury collection with the Givenchy's Antigona. I have never loved a bag as much as I've loved this bag. Then came the Loewe, LV, Goyard, Chanel, Mulberry and all the SLGs in between. I'm happy with what I have and I'm not looking to add to this collection unless the bag gets damaged. I don't like the BKC of Hermes so I'm never going to pine for it.
I love your content. If I were starting over I’d prob purchase more affordable brand. Though I love my Hermes etc over the years I realize they’re just items. I love them but I find that I also love many pieces that cost a fraction of the price.
I hear you! For me, I used to really fantasise about Hermes (it might be the mysterious veil it somehow seemed to have), but after owning some pieces, I'm actually more open to trying out other brands xx
I’m over the bags shopping thank goodness 😅.
I’m recovered from feeling like always getting a new bag .
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Thank you for making wonderful content videos for us! We appreciate your hard work ❤
You made my day! Thank you, Annie xx
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. Could you please do a video ơn how to choose a jewelry brand?
I love that I have 3 handbags (hopefully going to add a Puzzle Bag in the next year to make it 4).
I only buy something if I can understand how it fits into a gap in my wardrobe functionality-wise.
My cousin has a small puzzle bag-- it's her most favourite xx
I have a small puzzle and more luxury bags than I need, but the small puzzle is the most perfect daily bag! You should definitely get it!
My collection would definite look smaller and concentrated on my main colors as a winter person: white, red, blue, black. Accent colors: pink, green, purple. Nothing else. Outfits and size for my real me, not my fantasy me … everything should match with at least 5 outfits. I still get distracted sometimes , especially with handbags. Thank God the preloved market is very good and when I find my color combination and lines I make my move. The last purchase was a very bespoke , vintage Gucci Jackie handbag with white/blue/red ribbon, without a visible logo. It feels so luxurious and classy to me… i just love it…
Thank you for sharing! Would love to know the best sites for buying vintage pieces xx
My collection would definitely be smaller today. I would limit it to seven handbags, and seven slgs. I enjoyed the video.
Thank you for sharing! xx
My sapphire bracelet was stolen from me while walking in the city centre of Avignon during my travel 🧳, thus I would not advise anyone to travel with too much jewellery, especially to France or Spain.
So sorry to hear that! xx
I do not have any Luxury bags, but have quality bags from Furla, Sezane and Longchamp, now I wish to purchase from Polene😊
If id start again I'd still buy my LV canvas bags, my 2 leather( Gucci marmont, YSL Lou2 small).
Thank you for sharing, Gina xx
I don’t carry much bags anymore. Sold many on FF cuz they’re gathering dust on shelves. I think I’m over bags at the moment my lady. 😅😘😘😘Sandy
Love this video. I would focus on saving for a Birkin. Go preloved and then buy Chanel. I think my collection would be way smaller. I don’t need the Chanel 19 in 5 different ways lol. I would be more focused. I’m trying now.
Thank you for sharing xx
I agree that Louis Vuitton is an excellent choice for a hard wearing bag - the canvas monogram bags
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I know many opt to save luxury purses for special occasions but I personally think otherwise. It’s harder to find good quality, durable, everyday bag than to find a special occasion bag. The latter only needs the glitter/sparkly factor and doesn’t necessarily need to be extremely durable as it only needs to holds card, cash, lipstick 😂 Of course it’s a different thing if your main focus for a special occasion bag is to exude some status.
I am just starting my collection and missing the perfect medium size bag akin to a lindy or speedy but something more unique yet timeless so I know for myself I want to go contemporary for this category. I’m just waiting for the right one. For now my longchamp tote works well if I need tobring more than whatbfits my small everyday bags.
As for jewelry I’ve been pondering on investing on a cartier diamond for the longest time but ultimately decided to go bespoke. I contacted a local jeweler for this and my pendant design is currently in the works. I figured the reason I couldn’t pull the trigger to buy a cartier is deep down, I knew I only wanted to wear the gold chain my late mother bought for me for the rest of my life.
Beautiful message about jewellery - rather than buying mainstream luxury, you chose your family treasure and your own creativity 😍
What a special way to have your mother close to you all the time xx
I have a mixture of luxury and contemporary handbags 👜 but at a minimum. When I buy a handbag my thought is not to resale, baby it, or have it on display to stare at it. I’m going to use it and enjoy it. I’m going to buy a handbag which is practically for me so I can get the more use out of it that’s probably why I don’t go for trendy bags.
That's the most practical way to enjoy luxury items xx
I would never start a luxure collection : I don't see the point of collection, I don't have the mensonge anyway and I am not à aware at all of any luxury brands. I have 3 leather bags max and I am happy with that, but I so love your vidéos and how to look expensive and that sort of vidéos, so pleasant to see the fassions show you offer.
Hi Eileen, did you have the size up for your love wedding ring in pave diamond? I’m trying to decide on what size to get and I have the plain love wedding ring in size 53. I want to get the right size since the pave can’t be resized.
Do you like Valextra? Have you ever seen a piece from them in person? Some of the designs are beautiful!
My collection would mot be different - was only buying Longchamp and Furla at reasonable prices/sales. Have 7 of them now and will wear them till they desintegrate. My mum took few from me so nothing lost, we are wearing them to death.
Haha agree! I love my longchamp and used to own one Furla-- very sturdy xx
Long champ and Furla are really excellent value for money. I had a big long champ as a baby bag where I toss it anywhere.
Now I am using a medium crossbody long champ as rainbow day / running errands.
I used to use a furla wallet until it is worn out.
These brands are really excellent value for money.
I am going to explore Strathberry for its bucket bag, so cute.
furla and longchamp are my used bags as well. though furla was at its best in the 90s-2010s.
Agree Longchamp and Furla all the way!
Please a video about how to pack for vacation.
Will do! Thanks for the suggestion xx
Great video. If I had to start all over I would have a way smaller collection and all preloved
Thank you for sharing! And what would be your first choice of bag? xx
@Colourful Noir in lux a speedy 35, in my everyday life preloved dooney and bourke anything in the florentine leather, medium sized crossbody bag. I love totes so a tote for sure problem coach. My lv collection are all shoulder bags with one crossbody. Lv the trevi gm
@@jaks_bag_attack you won’t go wrong with a coach tote bag. I have one. Very well made, durable and light. I got mine from Coach outlet in USA. It costs about usd100.
I bought and sold a Cuyana two years ago, mainly because of the minimalist design trend on youtube then. I sold it because it was a bit heavy. I am a slim Asian, so totes are generally too heavy for me, except for the Coach I chose to keep.
I only buy what i will use and what fits my lifestyle.. and i dont use credit card at all. Every bag I purchased is from debit card hence I think very carefully before I purchase it. I dont have chanel nor hermes because it does not fit my lifestyle as much as I think eg a chanel flap is pretty but its not practical to me. I am a free-soul and a nursing student currently so dont need so many luxury bags, even if i graduate I wont have any need to carry a chanel to hospital for work 😂
Thank you so much for sharing! Hope you're enjoying nursing, it's definitely a rewarding job xx
I totally agree with everything you said …I now look for good quality leather hand made classic designed handbags with good quality hardware which doesn’t scratch easily…big logos, canvass and plastic , like used in Prada and LV are a no no for me and to be honest always have been …just far too overpriced for what they are ….I am about the quality of the bag, and classic timeless design….Truly I have found some Mulberry, and Coach bags to be better made using nicer materials then some of the LV and Prada offerings …my opinion only
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I have the same mini monceau bag. I hope it doesn’t become really popular on social media. I like the bag, but yeah I don’t want to see it all over social media.
Ich habe 2 Gucci Taschen, eine schwarze und eine beige. Bis heute habe ich den Kauf nicht bereut. Dazu kommt eine kleine Tasche von Tory Burch und ein Shopper von Michael Kors. Mehr brauche ich nicht.
What would you suggest the first bag should be when starting a collection that is practical ?
I like buy fine jewelry
What did you have to buy at Hermès to score your Hermès bags?
She uses hermes stuff other than just bags. Jewelry especially bracelets, belts, shoes, scarf and rtw.
If I start my collection, I would never buy Gucci bags and Gucci belts.♥️👩🦰♥️
Why
Because it's simply waste of Money 😅
Poor quality?
@@burberryclaretred6676 Too flashy 😊
@@8008JJ To flashy.Not elegant 🤷♀️
I think, if I had to do it over again, I would have made different choices. There are pieces I bought, but then later sold back in the 90s that I came to regret. I would have saved more, and bought much less.
For me I would only go for Quiet Luxury category like Loewe, Toteme, Celine for bags and Khaite for quality neutral apparels.
I totally agree with you on the financial aspects of life and not to be overly burdened and saddled with consumerism.
There must always be a perfect balance. To find that place amidst all the chaos in the world you still get to enjoy in your own space of what you have worked so hard for.
Lastly I love to listen to your ever soothing and voice too.
Loewe and Toteme really do look so chic! Thank you for being here xx
When you have them, you do not feel buy more.
If I had to start my luxury again, I would buy the bags I currently own with the exception of my reissue and my woc. Those bags are just not worth the current price tag…sorry Chanel.
#lvpls Bolsa réplica 1:1 con imagen reflejada, resistente y resistente al desgaste. Me gusta mucho.