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My aunt in Chicago called my Birkins 'old lady bags'
She said the gold hardware and stiff shape made me look like I was carrying my inheritance around, so I swapped to a worn-in leather tote with soft corners and now I get compliments from strangers. Has anyone else gotten harsh feedback that actually made them rethink their whole collection?
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angela2041mo ago
My Chicago cousin ditched her Chanel flaps for a beat-up Coach and never looked back.
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the_shane1mo ago
Three months after I sold my last Birkin, a guy at O'Hare told me my leather duffel looked like it had stories to tell. That hit harder than any fancy bag ever did, and it made me realize I was carrying status, not style. The test for me now is simple: if a stranger doesn't feel like they can approach me about it, it's not working for my life anymore.
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