In today’s installment of CC, we dipped into the archives to show you the stunning collection of a government investigator from Virginia. At 15, CC 236 got her first designer bag, a Gucci Ophidia Bag, which she held onto for three decades—just in time for the bag to return from the archives!
Gucci aside, this collector has amassed a collection of over 50 bags, with her most expensive being the elusive Hermès Birkin. This confessional is short, but the bags are sweet, and we’d love an update from CC 236. If you’re out there, let us know where your collection stands today at the link below!
Basic Bio
Your Age? 46
Your Gender Identity? Female
Where do you live? Haymarket, VA
What is your occupation? Investigator
What industry do you work in? Federal Government
Your annual salary? $160,000
Total Household Income? $240,000
Are you a PurseForum member? Yes
Onto The Bags
How many bags do you own? 53
What bags are in your collection?
- Chanel
- Bracher Emden
- Hermès
- Prada
- Proenza Schouler
- Burberry
- Gucci
- YSL
- Louis Vuitton
- Celine
- Dior
- Cambridge Satchel
How much is your collection worth? $40,000
What is your most expensive bag? Hermès Birkin
Do you ever regret any of your bag purchases? If so, which ones and why? Chanel and Hermès
What age did you get your first designer bag, and what was it? 15, a Gucci Vintage Ophidia bag (brown).
Is there a specific bag you are looking to purchase next? Chanel Classic Caviar Flap bag (white)
Any particular bag that holds a special sentimental value? Chanel and Bracher Emden
Do you feel like your bags change people’s perceptions of you or how you’re treated? No.
How do you take care of your bags? I don’t do anything in particular.
How often do you buy new bags? Annually
Which stores do you frequent the most?
Chanel
Neimans
Saks
Gucci
Hermes
Do you ever buy second-hand bags? Where do you buy used?
Fashionphile
Real Real
eBay
Rebag
Do you sell old bags to pay for new purchases? No
Do you consider your bag purchases investments? Yes
Do you follow the latest fashion trends when deciding on your next purchase, or do you prefer classic styles? I’m my major influence.
Are sales associate relationships instrumental to your shopping? Yes
Do you enjoy shopping beyond just acquiring something new? I’m a Shopaholic. I Shop Therefore I Am!!!
Have you ever felt you received inferior service at a store or boutique due to your appearance, ethnicity, or gender? No
On Budgeting & Perceptions
Who pays for your bags? I pay for my bags.
Do you set aside a budget for your bag purchases? No
Have you ever purchased a counterfeit because you couldn’t afford a designer item? No
Do you ever hide purchases from your significant other? All the time
Have you ever made a significant sacrifice to afford a bag? If so, what was it? Flew to Vegas to get the LV Graffiti Bag and came home the same day.
Do you think your shopping is ever a problem? Have you ever felt like you were struggling with a shopping addiction? I have an addiction, but I can afford it.
Let’s get personal…
Any other expensive hobbies or passions? Traveling
