“My adulting self told me to just stick with something I can use for many years to come…So I opt for Chanel and Hermès now”

“I scour the net for what I want, consult women in my community, and have an excel sheet on my bag collection needs”

“Hermès is my drug of choice, I really can’t shop at any other brands after switching to Hermès”

“The advantage of living in New York is that people have very different styles and they value many things other than designer bags.”

“I received a decent bonus at the beginning of this year to be able to fund the purchase.”

“I see what others wear and I may like them but I only purchase what I truly like.”

“I love the classics and then sometimes the unique pieces you get from collabs and such.”

“What they say about the slippery orange slope is 100% accurate—3 bags in and I’m Hermès-monogamous.”

“I’m not really a person to follow trends either. I buy what I like and what I know I will use.”

“I only add a bag to my collection if it is a noticeably different style, size and colour from what I already have.”

“Accidentally vegan Chanel bags like my grosgrain Classic Flap … are very difficult to find, but I love the challenge!”

“I generally just like to buy what I like, rather than what everyone else does.”