When I fall in love with a handbag, it’s not just one element of a design that I fall for. It has to be a culmination of details that turn a handbag from something I like to something I decide to purchase and bring home with me. After I buy a handbag, I can tell in a few wears if the design will work well for me and my lifestyle. When good design meets personal style, a bag usually becomes a staple in my collection.
A few weeks ago I naively embarked on what was supposed to be an innocent visit to my Louis Vuitton boutique. One of my LV bags is showing some signs of wear on the monogram and I wanted a sales associate to take a look at the canvas for me. I set out to the boutique with absolutely no intention of purchasing anything new, but my SA happened to pull out a Pochette Métis in reverse monogram during my visit to the store. I impulsively purchased the handbag on the spot, not thinking twice before swiping my card. The reverse canvas is my favorite and I had been wanting this bag for months, if not years, and I knew I had to have it.
I try not to make impulsive purchases at that price point very often, but the caveat with my reverse monogram Pochette Métis wasn’t the fact that I bought it without thinking twice, but that I already own a Pochette Métis in the classic monogram. After processing my pricey impulse purchase during the car ride home, I told myself that I would sell one of them since I didn’t need two Pochette Métis bags.
When I got home I put them side by side to choose which one I liked more. The problem? I like them both too much to let one go. The Pochette Métis is easily one of the most used bags in my collection, so why not add another? I decided to keep them both and so far I’ve been rotating between the two quite often, proving I had a space in my wardrobe for each of them. Despite being the same design, the colors of the monogram are different enough to make the bag feel unique in their own right.
This isn’t my first time purchasing multiple colors of the same item, I own the Neverfull MM in multiple canvases. I don’t think this will be the last time either. This may appear overly indulgent or boring to some, but I choose to look at it from another approach. If I know a bag works for me and my needs, why not purchase it in multiple colors?
What about you? Do you own bags in multiple colors?
I got the Alexander Wang rockie in two colors years ago (one deep blue and the other light grey). I had initially gotten one rockie and one mini diego but hated the diego so I exchanged it. I don’t regret the purchases because the colors are so different. I do however regret having 2 bags so heavy I barely use them…
I also purchased a simple coach crossbody bag in both black and brown and get a ton of use out of both of them. If you like it and it works for you, why not?!
This is me. Multiples of the Le Pliage, Coach Stewardess, Herve Chapelier 925 totes, Tom Ford Jennifer. Yikes!
I would, however, go for just one LV Pochette, but not in empreinte.
I agree-that bag does not belong in empreinte. Monogram all the way on the Pochette Metis.
I also will purchase a style that I like in multiple colors. Makes total sense to me.
I dont purchase same bags in a different color. Maybe if i have the extra budget. But i do purchase the same bag (chanel flap) in a different size and different color (my black is a small vintage while my pink is the medium valentine flap). I have similar style bags too in multiples like totes and speedy.
Unless the two colours are drastically different, I’m not too sure that I’d be buying 2 different colours of the same bag. Maybe a change in texture and/or material along with the colours too? Lile the Sac de Jour Large in solid tan and black croc. Would love to buy both someday.
I own two Birkin’s and Chanel bags in different colors. I don ’t think it’s unique or unusual that anyone buys the same bag in different colors.
Having both a Reverse and a regular Pochette Métis would not be justifiable to me since IMAO, they are too similar even if we take into consideration important details such as the black leather trim vs VVN.
That being said, I do buy my favorite bags in different colors, although not usually in different sizes. The same happens with shoes too, but the size never varies here, of course. As for clothes, I have 20+ identical dresses, shirts, pants, blazers, turtleneck sweaters, etc. from the same brand and on the exact same color and fit. Damn, all of my underwear looks the same, so anyone could think I only have one (1) pair of panties and reuse it daily.
All of this is because those are the pieces that work for me and tick every possible box, so I guess that what I’m trying to say is that if you love both and these are justifiable to you and only you, then keep them and enjoy them! If not, just get rid of one, although I am aware that would be an extremely hard call.
The only bag that I would consider purchasing again would be my Chanel Urban Spirit backpack. This bag is my go to every day haul around everywhere bag so at some point it is going to look worn out, I can’t imagine not owning one. I would probably buy black again though.
I’ve been contemplating buying another PS11 in a different color and another Coach Cassie and Tabby. I like the Chloe Paraty as well. More than likely, I would get another Cassie because I really want the pink.
The bags that I’ve noticed that people buy in multiple colors are Birkins, Gucci Soho Disco, YSL Lou Lou, Chanel flap. I’ve also noticed that people buy different styles of LV all in the same pattern (classic monogram) although I can’t imagine why.
I have the Polene number 1 in three colors. It’s an awesome bag and priced great.
Oh boy. Guilty! I have several different Chanel mini flaps because they work for me. I have also had several Celine luggage in different sizes…but sold most and down to 2. I have had different iterations of the PS1…again, sold all but one. It gets a little crazy, but I totally understand…
I do buy the same bag in different colours. The design is great and it’s usually one I use a lot so why not buy it in another colour?
only bag I could think of at present that I’d get in multiple colors is the building block box bag.
Yes, I’ve done in the past. I have two Valentino Rockstud totes and two Fendi Mama Mia’s, two Fendi 2Jour’s. I do the same for shoes, especially love Valentino Rockstud pumps, have three pairs.
Guilty with 3 Kellys… classics are always in style so I figure the purchase is justified
If it’s a bag style that works for you & you know you’ll use them often, then I say go for it. I’m guilty too of owning multiple bags in different colors…whatever makes you happy!
Yes! 9 Max Mara Whitneys in various colours & sizes.
If you love it, why not have it in multiple colors and patterns? If it’s in a different color, I would consider it a different bag. I own two Pochette Métis bag as well. The monogram and the limited edition black and red. It was love at first sight with the traditional monogram (my SA showed it to me when another one of this clients didn’t pick it up and told me I wouldn’t need to get on the wait list if I wanted it now. ??). My husband bought it as a birthday gift and noticed the black and red version while we were in the boutique. He surprised me with it and said they were technically two different bags because of the colors.
Getting multiples is something I think works best for people who have found the one style (or a couple) that really works for them and that’s all they want to carry (or those with unlimited budget and space).
Cassie is one of the few bags these days which I’d buy in multiple colors since giving up Longchamp and Le Pliages. It has to be a timeless piece that I really love carrying. I might also get another Coach Field Tote, but that would be in the smaller 30 size. I already have the 40 and love it so much, but two huge coated canvas bags would be too much. Even just storing the bags would be a chore.
Omg! I am so guilty of this! I have multiples of tank dresses that I love the fit and style, denim jackets that fit well, pumps, tees, jeans, watches, bathing suits and bags! It’s difficult for me to fall deeply in love with a product, so when I do, I can’t help but want a variety of colors! I have three of Tory Burch’s mini bombe bags! Devon Sand, Cream and Red. I love them all and wear them all with different outfits/seasons! I happen to love the quality and style of this bag! It’s perfect for me! I want a black one too! Lol!