CC 68: The Dior consumed Jokester

In today’s installment of wardrobe Confessionals we satisfy a purse enthusiast who saves half of his discretionary earnings per month to get bags. This self-proclaimed homebody likes buying as well as Dior is his utmost vice. While he’s not timid about the things that he likes (bags of course!), today’s confessor is well conscious that his routine is a quite expensive one. having a supportive partner is an crucial aspect in this purse lover’s life, as well as commonly his considerable other influences his most current buys. though our confessor is in it for the excitement as well as is genuinely passionate about bags, he doesn’t take pleasure in buying in person as much as online. though he jokes about having a “luxury disease”, general this funny-guy’s mindset towards bags as well as buying is lighthearted as well as fun. checked out the full confessional below as well as be sure to submit your own!

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The Basics

Age: 30
Gender Identity: Male
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Occupation: Editor
Industry: background Screening
Salary: $33,000.00
Household Income: $33,000.00

The Bags

Are you a PurseForum member? No

How lots of bags do you own? around 40

What bags are in your collection? Predominantly Dior!

I have a number of woman Diors, a Diorever, three book Totes as well as some Chanels. A specific preferred of mine is the Square tiny in Black with Gold Hardware… as well as oh! not to fail to remember the mom of my collection, Hermes Birkin in Ostrich, Tangerine, 35cm in Palladium Hardware. I got it as a present from somebody special when we rekindle our relationship!

How much is your collection worth? close to $100,000 I think, if we took out the Hermes, it’ll be substantially less though!

What is your a lot of costly bag? The Hermes of course! however considering that it was a gift, I can’t truly think about it can’t I?

If I were to truly dig with my purchases, I would state the Chanel kid brick I gotten back when it very first debuted. It was transparent as well as in silver. however I don’t truly utilize it – not truly that functional to be sincere as well as who are we kidding, that bag is only for flexing, not for functional use!

What are the most crucial brands or pieces in your collection? Dior, Dior as well as DIOR!

I like the brand so much as well as I’ve spent a excellent offer of money on their bags! I mainly shop with my personal buyer so I don’t truly understand any individual from my regional boutique. I’ve never traveled outside of Malaysia as I don’t truly like to do so as well as reality be told, I don’t truly take pleasure in doing activities that makes me sweat! I’m a homebody however with a extremely (very) costly hobby!

What age did you get your very first designer bag, as well as what was it? I was in my last year of university when I gotten my very first designer bag, it was the Rockie bag by Alexander Wang. I keep in mind vividly that I vowed to myself that I would only get designer products from Alexander Wang, Phillip Lim as well as the likes (all the Asian-American designers I might discover that year) however I failed miserably though, considering that I’m hooked on Dior not long after that. The very first Dior bag I bought was the big woman Dior in Glazed Calfskin, with tonal hardware, not sure from what season that bag was from however I liked it to the high heavens. It was like at very first sight as well as we’ve been together ever since!

Is there a certain bag you are seeking to purchase next? I just recently put an buy for the Bobby bag as well as patiently waiting on the great news from my personal shopper. however other than that, I believe I desired one more Birkin, perhaps in Ostrich or Croc, 25cm. I like dainty bags even though I’m rather tall as well as bulky.

Any specific bag that holds a special emotional value? The Rockie as well as absolutely my very first Dior purchase! That Rockie sparks my rate of interest in designer bags as well as that Dior bag, guy that bag is what started this obsession of mine! It’s like medications as well as I’m a Dior junkie!

Do you feel like your bags modification people’s perceptions of you or exactly how you’re treated? indeed as well as no.

Those with understanding of the fashion market would absolutely be thinking about my bags. I’m relatively big (US18) as well as I tend to wear black. however I always (always) make sure that my bag POP! I like strong colors, structures as well as styles so naturally, a lot of of my bags are in bright colors. Something odd about me is: I struggle to style my black bags! As my attire are mainly black, I don’t like it when my bag blends in, instead, I want it to be the focal point of my look. Those with zero understanding of fashion or just called “Men” are either clueless or not bothered.

They’re a lot more thinking about what my mouth has to offer – jokes.

The Shopping

How commonly do you get new bags? I gotten bags perhaps every other month? I understand that’s poor as well as I must truly save up for the future however hey, c’est la vie!

I’ll begin saving up soon, when I recuperated from this high-end disease!

Which stores do you regular the most? I don’t truly shop in stores. It scares me as right here in Malaysia, you requirement to be of specific class to shop at these high-end boutiques. So, I like buying on the internet or with my personal shopper. He doesn’t judge me as well as the WorldWideWeb definitely do not care about my attire when I click that “Add to cart” button!

Do you ever get second-hand bags? Where do you get used? Yes! Yes! Yes! I like buying for preloved! We don’t truly have a appropriate shop for that right here in Malaysia like Fashionphile or The RealReal, however Instagram is a heaven for bag lovers! I have a number of shops that I regular as well as often I even offer my bags to them. Win-Win situation!

Do you offer old bags to pay for new purchases? Yes. a lot of definitely! I wasn’t born with a silver spoon shoved into my throat, nor am I genetically lovely sufficient to get myself a sugar-daddy or even that lucky to be born as a royalty. So, I have to work my ass off for my hobby… as well as judging from my bag collection therefore far, I’ve worked HARD. selling bags every now as well as then is a great method to freshen my wardrobe, get some additional money as well as hopefully, fund my next purchase. however I wouldn’t count on it that much as Dior doesn’t truly hold their value so I normally lost couple of hundreds when selling them. Nevertheless, I have utilized that money to fund my next purchase.

It’s normally one more Dior bag!

Do you ever feel societal pressure to purchase a lot more bags? No. I feel pressured by myself a lot of of the time. I don’t truly get into the hype of these influencers, nor some brands’ advertising (in stating that, I am guilty for getting that Dior Saddle when they brought it back, however that’s just that a person time! (Promise)).

Do you think about your bag purchases investments? No. except for my Birkin, none of the others were gotten with the intent of selling it back or as an investment.

Who influences your getting decisions? Me as well as sometimes, my considerable other. He likes Louis Vuitton as well as has been an avid collector. I on the contrary, have mixed feelings about the brand. I mean, I like a few of their bags, however I dislike that monogram (He’d kill me if he sees this). The only monogram I like was on the Watercolor Speedy. I missed that collection though. I was as well young as well as as well broke during that time to pay for it. The preloved market right here in Malaysia is brutal when it pertains to Louis Vuitton so I’ve been kicking myself left as well as ideal when I don’t have the money to get that bag when it pops out on my Instagram feed.

Are sales partner connections instrumental to your shopping? No. I don’t truly shop in the shop (LOL)

Why do you take pleasure in shopping, beyond just obtaining something new? I like the feeling of having something, be it new or preloved (still, new to me). It calms me down as well as when I’m stressed from work, I would always look at my bags as well as state “My infants are right here with me with thick as well as thin”

It’s weird. I have a odd attachment to my bags. however I offer them from time to time!

Have you ever felt like you got inferior service at a store or shop because of your appearance, ethnicity or gender? Not truly as I am extremely positive with myself. as well as if I feel like I’m not welcomed, I get my ass out of there immediately. I don’t should have to be treated like that as well as I definitely wouldn’t let them treat me like that.

The Money

Who pays for your bags? a lot of of the time it was a half as well as half situation. He pays for half as well as I pay for the other. however when it pertains to my birthday or his birthday, that’s a whole different story.

Do you set aside a budget plan for your bag purchases? Yes! I always put aside half of my income every month for bags – of course, after paying the rent, the expenses as well as all the other adult commitments.

The Taboo Topics

Have you ever bought a counterfeit since you couldn’t pay for a designer item? unfortunately yes. I believe I’ve gotten two. A Calvin Klein carry as well as a Gucci tote. Both were truly poor fakes as it costed me actually nothing.

Do you ever hide purchases from your considerable other? No. We share a lot of of our purchase stories, not the purchase, only the stories!

What’s the craziest thing you’ve done to pay for a bag? I’ve utilized my insurance coverage money to fund a new Be Dior bag! It’s poor as well as I still have that scar on my left hand however that Be Dior was one of the very best purchase I’ve ever made. No regrets.

Although, I’ve offered it not long back to fund my Diorever. I’ve outgrown her as well as I needed a a lot more formal silhouette.

Do you believe your buying is ever a problem? have you ever felt like you were having a hard time with a buying addiction? I definitely did not! however my good friends as well as household seems to believe that way. a lot of of them supported me when we go buying however when we’re back at home, I’m just an simple target for “You’ve spent so much!” as well as “You must stop or you’ll be broke by 35!”

It’s frustrating LOL!

The rest Of It

Any other costly hobbies or passions? No. Not really. I take pleasure in my bags as well as only my bags. nothing satisfy me a lot more than the odor of leather as well as new bags!