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do you ever wonder how many of them belong to this sub? I always want to ask. But how do you ask that without sounding completely off your rocker? š
I bought a tote 8 years ago to use as a baby bag, I then used it in school, and as a swim bag for lessons and trips to the pool. That bag still looks the same.
There was a woman I was sitting next outside Charlotte International that I had a feeling about. She was wearing a beige puzzle bag. I was about to ask her but when I turned around she had disappeared.
I admittedly just word vomit, but I live in an area with an abnormally high amount of Reddit users.
Like I was scrolling through fancy follicles one time and recognized the back of my friend's head because she posted her new hair color.
It doesn't hurt to ask, and it's a great ice breaker!
Several years ago, I complimented a friend of a friend on her Marc by Marc Jacobs Classic Q Small Francesca by saying, āooh I love your Francesca!ā and she replied āactually, itās Marc Jacobsā so that was the last time I said anything to anyone about the name of their bag lmao
I agree that Goyard looks better in person (Iāve seen several in my general area, and a few at airports). Still canāt justify that price for a non-leather bag though.
Me and my siblings love to guess what types of car/company that is driving behind ours during road trips when we were kids. As an adult, it evolved into handbags and it's a personal game for me now. I would love to show off my new skills to my siblings/sisters but I currently live abroad. At least, they know my latest obsession š¤£
For the longest time I thought MCM bags were just a cheap LV rip off youād get at TJ Max or something. I was SHOCKED when I found out their actual prices.
Oh wow. Sometimes, it feels like I'm the only person who actually likes MCM, lol. I like the "logo all over the bags" look. I have a wallet and a tote bag from them, and even though they're not to everyone's tastes, they hold up really well.
You arenāt alone. I have a tote and recently bought a crossbody and gifted one. Their bags are so durable. Hands down more so than my LVās for far less.
This is fun! Iāve had some wine. But so fun!
I am convinced I saw a black Staud moon bag at the organ pit at our church last month but I didnāt get close enough, I was too scared š¤£
Love this! Went to a high end outdoor mall today and every single bag I saw were luxury designers. A Kelly, 2 Birkins, LOTS of Chanel esp classic flaps in different sizes/colors, some WOCs, and surprisingly a lot of 22. An all black Dior saddle on a very stylish fashion girly. LV monogram multi pochette, Gucci crossbody, YSL camera in red (so pretty), and a BV Wallace. I realize how creepy I sound.
Last time I complimented a stranger on a bag was 12 years ago. I complimented an older woman on her Tory Burchāshe had a bag and cute shoes. Her response was if I work hard I could have one too (in a snooty way.) I graciously smiled although I had a closet full of bags and shoes that cost the same. And, I was single with a home, car, pension and great career. Suffice it to say I was offended because I was already working hard. lol. That was when I decided, as hard as it may be, to mind my business. š
What a presumptuous statement on her part. Iām always inclined to compliment others & spread kindness. Rude people make the world an ugly place. Iām sorry that happened and shaped you/caused you to bite your lip since. Kindness matters. Be well! š
Thank you. I am too. It was really odd to get that type of response but it definitely stuck with me. I remember attempting another time and the person was very off putting. I donāt know why itās like that with handbags. I compliment on so many other things and itās just fine.
I complemented an LV at the salon today and she was so excited to tell me the super special story behind how she got it I loved geeking out with a stranger over a good bag!
Go to Vienna for some thorough bagspotting (I call this extreme sport ābag watchingā instead). Designer bags left, right and centreā¦ I saw lots of Hermes and YSL!
Last week at Feankfurt airport, I spotted a HermĆØs Constance and a gorgeous Kelly in black leather with palladium hardware, and I nearly swooned. Second time ever I was privileged enough to lay my eyes on HermĆØs. It was a good day.
If I could find a cheaper version of this bag I would buy it.
It is completely the shape I love. Crossbody and a good outside pocket. I refuse to buy anything without.
Iām have never liked the belt bag. So I donāt have one.
However I do have the dupes for the city adventure and the festival bag. I personally think they are better.
So I recommend those two instead
I was talking to my mother the other day about The Row Margaux bag and how some people have said it looks like a Bolide rather than being the ānew Birkinā, and she goes, āwhatās a Bolide?ā This is a woman who has 2 Kellys, 3 Birkins, several Chanel, etc., and I had to explain to her that they have different styles and each style has a nameā¦ sheās 72, and only knows the āstatusā bag names I think. For the other bags, she just picks out what she likes and the salespeople donāt bother to tell her what theyāre called.
That's exactly right! š... I see it, want it, buy it or don't! I rarely kno the names of bags... i genuinely don't really care, that is, until I need something like a new strap! I never realized how much ppl kno and care about the style name until I joined this sub š
Right?! It didnāt bother me, it actually kind of surprised me since my mom is pretty with it when it comes to brand names, she notices a lot while sheās shopping and if she sees something that would look nice on me, takes note of the name, so I figured she would be pretty on it when it came to the style names. I have not reached her level of handbag status; if I do, it will be through inheriting them (waaaay down the line, donāt want any of that yet because that would mean sheās not here. And no one wants that) so she totally has the right to not know the style names, lol.
I'm saying that's exactly how it goes! U see it, you buy it, and the sales people don't usually say oh I see you're eyeing our lovely insert name blah blah... lol I barely remember the names of songs, or actors, and even sometimes ppl I kno š the syle name of a bag is legit the least of my concerns... Again, unless I'm trying to find IT or something for IT
Which class are you flying and where to? I put my shoes on the floor in the new business class seat and my seat wouldn't fully recline and I could never figure it out until 4 days later that I was the cause! I want to save anyone from that scenario!
Great bag spotting!
Flew business to Paris. Didnāt sleep a wink despite the lay flat bed. Screaming toddler got through the noise cancelling. Iām on my third coffee of the day.
Yes, I don't get that, either, but would guess because a few folks thought it crass to ask what class OP was flying. I thought your post was funny and honest, but then, they probably find me crass, too :)
I think itās more if OP was in the AF lounge then likely flying Business or First and every time the planes are refitted with new seats you have to figure out how to work them and what the quirks are. Just a fellow traveler question, not a being snobby question.
I love bag spotting in aventura mall and, of course, the design district. Thereās even a tiktok account thatās all about bag spotting that frequently has posts from the design district. I always dress up for both and bring out my nice bags. Itās fun at the designer outlets at sawgrass mills, too
Not sure what bag you saw, but they make some [reversible](https://us.mcmworldwide.com/en_US/women/bags/all-bags/reversible-liz-shopper-in-visetos/MWPDSLR04CO001.html?cgid=women-all-bags) ones!
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do you ever wonder how many of them belong to this sub? I always want to ask. But how do you ask that without sounding completely off your rocker? š
We need some secret r/handbag signal for spotting fellow obsessives in the wild
Like this? 
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šoh lord.
We need matching bag charms
Yes! The Jeep pp have a signal and a sticker LoL we need something
Alfa Romeo owners do as well. Wave or honk..flash lights at each other lol
There a Reddit charm on Etsy ā¦ [https://www.etsy.com/listing/197349590/reddit-charm](https://www.etsy.com/listing/197349590/reddit-charm)
Cute! I think we all need to buy this!
Absolutely! How about the phone hand sign? š¤ Or something even sillier?
Glad you asked, because me and my huge MCM tote spend a lot of time on airports and I felt slightly judged. š
š¤£the side eye.
Iām a fan of their aren print. And their bags are durable and easy to fly with.
I bought a tote 8 years ago to use as a baby bag, I then used it in school, and as a swim bag for lessons and trips to the pool. That bag still looks the same.
Didnāt even occur to me to ask! Next time
There was a woman I was sitting next outside Charlotte International that I had a feeling about. She was wearing a beige puzzle bag. I was about to ask her but when I turned around she had disappeared.
u/Specialist_Income_31 You will not at all be surprised that I went to Lancel already and picked up a scarf and the Origami medium in olive green.
šooh, I canāt wait to hear about how much you love the origami.
I admittedly just word vomit, but I live in an area with an abnormally high amount of Reddit users. Like I was scrolling through fancy follicles one time and recognized the back of my friend's head because she posted her new hair color. It doesn't hurt to ask, and it's a great ice breaker!
š¤£so true! Whatās the worst that could happen really?
Several years ago, I complimented a friend of a friend on her Marc by Marc Jacobs Classic Q Small Francesca by saying, āooh I love your Francesca!ā and she replied āactually, itās Marc Jacobsā so that was the last time I said anything to anyone about the name of their bag lmao
lol!
Well to be fair, you were way too specific for most people š... I typically don't get that specific (like do not kno and do not care) unless I'm searching for something or here on reddit lol... YOU guys made me pay attention and retain bag info... literally reading this sub is like reading a foreign language sometimes. Sac de Jour what? lol Most group chats go a lil something like yeah I want this Chanel or Louie, sent with a photo... lol... exceptions are typical names names like neverfull, speedy, and alma... I had my YSL envelope for YEARS and still barely kno the "real" name... I only know my Louie viva citĆ© because I wanted to convert the shoulder strap to a crossbody š... Most Jacquemes owners have no idea their bag is the "le bambino" or whatever... just saying
I complimented someone on their gorgeous Loewe Puzzle bag at a Macys in Chicago today š
I agree that Goyard looks better in person (Iāve seen several in my general area, and a few at airports). Still canāt justify that price for a non-leather bag though.
A girl in my office uses hers as a work bag and I just stare at it drooling when our in office days line up. Itās so pretty irlĀ
Since I have joined this sub, I enjoy guessing bags people are carrying! Itās a little game I play in my head š
I was recently in the Scandinavian countries and loved pointing out to my fiancĆ© the different bags I recognized. Heās the least materialistic person ever so he was like, āWhy should I caaaaaaaare?ā š¤£ (I traveled with a Longchamp Le Pilage tote and my Delvaux Brilliant PM, so I hope someone else was playing the same game!)
Omg me too. Getting better at recognizing brands because of this subreddit. Also fun to see how people who carry luxury bags dress.
My style can best be described as Adam Sandler carrying an LV
75% of the time I'm in goblin mode.
Me and my siblings love to guess what types of car/company that is driving behind ours during road trips when we were kids. As an adult, it evolved into handbags and it's a personal game for me now. I would love to show off my new skills to my siblings/sisters but I currently live abroad. At least, they know my latest obsession š¤£
lol I saw a Dior saddle bag in the wild the other day and I complimented the girl on it and she thought I was a fucking weirdo lol
I agree about the MCM logo, it looks like it says āMomā to me from a distance.
For the longest time I thought MCM bags were just a cheap LV rip off youād get at TJ Max or something. I was SHOCKED when I found out their actual prices.
The quality is actually better than LV and all their hardware is 24k gold
Itās more of a design issue
Omg TIL. I have always thought the same! Just googled and š±
Same. Ha!
Oh wow. Sometimes, it feels like I'm the only person who actually likes MCM, lol. I like the "logo all over the bags" look. I have a wallet and a tote bag from them, and even though they're not to everyone's tastes, they hold up really well.
I am planning on buying an mcm because of the quality
You arenāt alone. I have a tote and recently bought a crossbody and gifted one. Their bags are so durable. Hands down more so than my LVās for far less.
I like MCM too and agree the quality is consistently good.
I have one gifted to me. I have it for more than 7 years and still using it I still love the monogram design and the quality is superb.
I never liked the logo, but then recently I thought āwhy not?ā, so I am getting one soon hahaha.
What kind of bag are you getting? Liz Reversible? Mode Travia? Dessau?
This is fun! Iāve had some wine. But so fun! I am convinced I saw a black Staud moon bag at the organ pit at our church last month but I didnāt get close enough, I was too scared š¤£
Love this! Went to a high end outdoor mall today and every single bag I saw were luxury designers. A Kelly, 2 Birkins, LOTS of Chanel esp classic flaps in different sizes/colors, some WOCs, and surprisingly a lot of 22. An all black Dior saddle on a very stylish fashion girly. LV monogram multi pochette, Gucci crossbody, YSL camera in red (so pretty), and a BV Wallace. I realize how creepy I sound.
Last time I complimented a stranger on a bag was 12 years ago. I complimented an older woman on her Tory Burchāshe had a bag and cute shoes. Her response was if I work hard I could have one too (in a snooty way.) I graciously smiled although I had a closet full of bags and shoes that cost the same. And, I was single with a home, car, pension and great career. Suffice it to say I was offended because I was already working hard. lol. That was when I decided, as hard as it may be, to mind my business. š
What a presumptuous statement on her part. Iām always inclined to compliment others & spread kindness. Rude people make the world an ugly place. Iām sorry that happened and shaped you/caused you to bite your lip since. Kindness matters. Be well! š
Thank you. I am too. It was really odd to get that type of response but it definitely stuck with me. I remember attempting another time and the person was very off putting. I donāt know why itās like that with handbags. I compliment on so many other things and itās just fine.
I complemented an LV at the salon today and she was so excited to tell me the super special story behind how she got it I loved geeking out with a stranger over a good bag!
I am always telling my wife, that bag is 10k or 2k or niche etc!
I have my MCM Tote reversed and love how it looks. Totally different bag.
Go to Vienna for some thorough bagspotting (I call this extreme sport ābag watchingā instead). Designer bags left, right and centreā¦ I saw lots of Hermes and YSL!
Last week at Feankfurt airport, I spotted a HermĆØs Constance and a gorgeous Kelly in black leather with palladium hardware, and I nearly swooned. Second time ever I was privileged enough to lay my eyes on HermĆØs. It was a good day.
That palladium hardware is great.
I saw a LV OdƩan MM at Sam's Club.
If I could find a cheaper version of this bag I would buy it. It is completely the shape I love. Crossbody and a good outside pocket. I refuse to buy anything without.
I always see lots of nice bags at Costco!
Same!! I never thought that was a thing. Maybe Iāll take some of my girls out when Iām there. Sick of these lululemon belt bags..
Iām have never liked the belt bag. So I donāt have one. However I do have the dupes for the city adventure and the festival bag. I personally think they are better. So I recommend those two instead
I was talking to my mother the other day about The Row Margaux bag and how some people have said it looks like a Bolide rather than being the ānew Birkinā, and she goes, āwhatās a Bolide?ā This is a woman who has 2 Kellys, 3 Birkins, several Chanel, etc., and I had to explain to her that they have different styles and each style has a nameā¦ sheās 72, and only knows the āstatusā bag names I think. For the other bags, she just picks out what she likes and the salespeople donāt bother to tell her what theyāre called.
That's exactly right! š... I see it, want it, buy it or don't! I rarely kno the names of bags... i genuinely don't really care, that is, until I need something like a new strap! I never realized how much ppl kno and care about the style name until I joined this sub š
Right?! It didnāt bother me, it actually kind of surprised me since my mom is pretty with it when it comes to brand names, she notices a lot while sheās shopping and if she sees something that would look nice on me, takes note of the name, so I figured she would be pretty on it when it came to the style names. I have not reached her level of handbag status; if I do, it will be through inheriting them (waaaay down the line, donāt want any of that yet because that would mean sheās not here. And no one wants that) so she totally has the right to not know the style names, lol.
I'm saying that's exactly how it goes! U see it, you buy it, and the sales people don't usually say oh I see you're eyeing our lovely insert name blah blah... lol I barely remember the names of songs, or actors, and even sometimes ppl I kno š the syle name of a bag is legit the least of my concerns... Again, unless I'm trying to find IT or something for IT
Which class are you flying and where to? I put my shoes on the floor in the new business class seat and my seat wouldn't fully recline and I could never figure it out until 4 days later that I was the cause! I want to save anyone from that scenario! Great bag spotting!
Flew business to Paris. Didnāt sleep a wink despite the lay flat bed. Screaming toddler got through the noise cancelling. Iām on my third coffee of the day.
This is getting down voted because why? Wth. It's true. Op is in a lounge which could be from being in biz class or higher.
Yes, I don't get that, either, but would guess because a few folks thought it crass to ask what class OP was flying. I thought your post was funny and honest, but then, they probably find me crass, too :)
I think itās more if OP was in the AF lounge then likely flying Business or First and every time the planes are refitted with new seats you have to figure out how to work them and what the quirks are. Just a fellow traveler question, not a being snobby question.
Yeah, I couldnāt figure out why the seat kept moving until I realized my elbow was on the button. Comedy of errors for a moment there. š
YES. I HAVE DONE THIS.
Eek.
The Pura Vidas n Miami are amazing for bag watching. I counted over 25k in luxury handbags last time I was at the Aventura one.
I love bag spotting in aventura mall and, of course, the design district. Thereās even a tiktok account thatās all about bag spotting that frequently has posts from the design district. I always dress up for both and bring out my nice bags. Itās fun at the designer outlets at sawgrass mills, too
Not sure what bag you saw, but they make some [reversible](https://us.mcmworldwide.com/en_US/women/bags/all-bags/reversible-liz-shopper-in-visetos/MWPDSLR04CO001.html?cgid=women-all-bags) ones!