Comments on: Designer handbags for teenagers?

By: Tina

Tina — Mon, 16 May 2016 16:50:10 +0000

In reply to Sarah. Ok. First of all not necessarily all Louis Vuitton bags are fake in high school. And there are many price ranges of lv's. Some less than 1000 some for example, the never fall tote is quite popular and stylish is $1260. Everyone is different, their family situation could be different and it all depends on the parents or the kid.

By: DeAndre

DeAndre — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 14:45:47 +0000

Regardless, I am 15, and a guy. I own a LV belt, Josh Damier Backpack, and a wallet. I have a variety of designer items yet still continue to help others in my community, making at least one persons day per day. The fact that I can’t wear my beloved backpack without people who most likely can’t even afford LV trash talk is oblivious, and I truly hope you people get a promotion at your job so your perspective completely changes. Not to mention I’m an A student as well, and wouldn’t have been able to get any of my items without working hard in school to be able to afford items like these in the future, of course after I have no student loans left and have all my NEEDS first controlled. Please don’t assume ones situation due to the items they have.

By: Priscilla

Priscilla — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 19:43:12 +0000

Absolutely agree with the writer of this article. I am 12, almost thirteen, and I have NO designer items. Not that I don’t want them! What I think is a MUCH better habit for teens is to work for the bag, or to scout around and find one at a thrift shop if they have the time. Look, if your parents are going to spend $775 for a Chanel bag, why don’t you tell them, “Can you take me shopping at this thrift store instead?” Or pitch in and help or find sales on those bags. Great places to find lesser designers are at Ross, TJ Maxx and Burlington, and online there is Bluefly, Yoox, and Century 21. Fellow teenage fashionistas, please consider this. When you are 20+ you won’t have a parent around to lavish you with designer stuff to your heart’s content. WORK, whether it means saving money or not.

By: Themaddyqueen

Themaddyqueen — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 13:31:00 +0000

In reply to Sarah. I agree. I hate Coach its kind of trashy in my opinion. Im also 12 and have a Chanel bag.

By: Rian

Rian — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 13:43:00 +0000

Does Your Thirteen Year Old Need a Louis Vuitton Purse?In economic terms, no. Technically no one “NEEDS” a Louis Vuitton purse. Could we live without a $1000 purse? Hell fucking yes. Unless we’re going to literally die without it, all of our needs are technically wants. Do I believe that children, preteens, and teenagers should be carrying around such expensive bags? No. Sure I’m jealous of those kids who are showing off theirs, but that’s another story. However, if the child can PAY for the bag themselves, then by all means, go for it. I won’t stop my future child from spending his/her earned money the way (s)he wants to.

By: kelly

kelly — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 07:09:12 +0000

I’m 12 years old and I’m asking for a coach tote as my upcoming birthday present because I’ll be using it as a school bag but if I don’t get it then I am more than willing to pay for the bag all on my own by babysitting and doing chores. It’s an insult when people are stereo typing all teens in to the spoiled brat group.

Does anyone think that’s ridiculous?

By: Randi

Randi — Sun, 27 May 2012 17:28:11 +0000

If a 13-year-old does good, they deserve anything they want. My 12 year old has a prada, louis vuitton, coach, and a marc jacobs……and we aren’t even rich

By: MHFSEAQ

MHFSEAQ — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 22:28:19 +0000

Alot of you sound really uneducated.

By: Allison H.

Allison H. — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 00:51:16 +0000

I am fourteen years old.
I stumbled upon this article when I was searching Google, because I would like a designer handbag soon (Christmas! :3)–it’s on a list I made of stuff I want to get prior to high school.
I agree with Bianca, people really do overreact when it comes to the topic of money. It is quite insulting to hear adults suggest that teenagers nowadays like me are spoiled brats who don’t know the true meaning of money. We aren’t all like that, and I am quite sure I am not either. I am an honors student in eighth grade, taking a high school-honors algebra course, and I am thankful for everything my mother has bought for me.
It is because of such thoughts that I feel insanely guilty every time my mom and dad do something for me–I say “thank you” for every meal and purchase and vow to fill them with luxuries as soon as I can make money.
Sure, my parents buy many things for me, but there are kids like me who are gracious for what they have and hope to fulfill their parents wishes because we are so thankful for them. Though our parents may buy more than others’ parents did for you back then, we won’t NOT understand the meaning of money and value just because we are “spoiled.” (Besides, we are just teens! Give us a few years when we grow up and start making money, and that will change people’s views of “spoiled brats” upside down.)

By: Bianca

Bianca — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 02:15:09 +0000

I feel that people really overreact when it comes to the topic of money. I not to brag but I got my first Louis Vuitton when I was nine years old. It hasn’t changed my outlook on life. I still greatly appreciate the things I have, my first LV still looks great after many years of continuous use. My view is, if the child is mature enough and the parents have enough money to buy the child the item without struggling I say why not? Or if the parents prefer, make the child save up money to earn the item.

By: leah

leah — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 01:10:08 +0000

i am twelve i have dooneys , bcbg, guess,verry expensive shoe colection like 79$$$ per shoe, im working on getting a lv , but geuss what i pay for every thing exsept my shoe colection . my mom bought me cashmere ralph lauren . i dont think it is a big desl to rep your self in a good way so what if it means making sacrifices it gives your your kids more responsobilit and although it seems shallow comin from a 12 yr old but it makes us feel like u trust us if u you have a good kid with good grades and keeeps clean there is nothing wrong with giving them a little coach bag and then when they are my age maybey a mk bag or around 300 dollars or give them an alowance at leat do you want your kids to never have anny finantial independence im getting a debit card as stupid as it seems 4 a 12 yr old to have a debit card its not ok to have a bunch of rolled up bills in your wallet and then have to count it all out NOT COOL …………….. and omg dont even get me started about heels a 31/2 inch heel is no diferent than a 3 and a half inch wedge and what makes a small heeel more “womanly ” than a 3and a half inch wedge !!! illlllllllllllllll tell u its sterio type women are always drawn with a purse and a pare of heels what make a lv purse sooooo bad 4 a 13 yr old if they bought it them selves chilll parents its just a purse its just more expensive and u cant find another like it makeas a teen feel special in this day were every one is competitive purses like this make teens feel independand and confedent if u parents would wake up heels are normal on 13 yr olds now its in the mags its in the school so what makes it a crime to wear them you sertanly arnt going to hell for it HEEEL ARE NOT JUST FOR WOMEN NOW nether are designer clothes WAKE UP PARENTS IT IS NOT THE 50S

By: Hibe

Hibe — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 07:05:12 +0000

A real LV purse is too expensive for the girls at 13. By the way, it is also too difficult for the parents who have no much money. Everyone wants to own herself LV. Why not buy a replica one? I just bought one two weeks ago. I t cost me $145. We don’t need to worry about the quality. Quality is perfect.
If you want to buy a replica LV handbag, I advice you to go to http://www.accvv.com. I bought mine from it.

By: Lady E

Lady E — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:00:17 +0000

For all of you who are saying the kid should save up thier pocket money…how much pocket money are you giving your kids?! It would take most kids a long time to save up a grand on normal pocket money also the point of pocket money is to teach kids to budget- saving all your pocket money for a handbag isnt going to equip you for the real world either.

Those of you who think that giving a 13 yr old an LV handbag is going to ruin them because “everything will go downhill from there” if you can afford to spend money on designer things for your kids (after your own of course) then they’re probably going to have a trust fund and will be fine.

Brands have always been important to kids in my teens it was Nikes, Polo’s and Nautica which were relitavely expensive considering theyre just tracksuit pants & shirts! But the worst part of the trend of being a princess (thanks Ms Hilton) isnt the desire for designer goods its the bratty attitute, and whoreish behaviour that goes with it.

By: Sierra

Sierra — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 18:33:29 +0000

No one in the world “needs” a Louis Vuitton. In fact, if we want to break it down to basics, the only things humans need are food, water and oxygen. However, in this day and age, society has convinced us that we “need” designer bags and clothes and shoes, when in reality, we don’t. Now, don’t get me wrong, I LOVE Louis Vuitton. IMO, you pay for what you get for, and while I’m 100% for going to walmart and buying a $5 tote, I know that it’ll last me about a 6 months (I’m in college and use it for books.) I got my LV Neverfull GM when I transferred from my local community college to a state university (paid with by my OWN MONEY!) and it is amazing. It carries my books, binder and laptop with room to spare, and it has held up amazingly. So yes, I nearly dropped a grand on this bag, and yes, I do realize that technically I didn’t “need” it, but I bought it anyways because I wanted a quality bag that I knew would last me for that half a year.

Does a 13 year old need a LV bag? Maybe, maybe not. But the fact is, a LV isn’t just “some purse”, its a quality designer bag that will hold up and last forever with proper care. Thinking in longer terms is key when investing in desginer products. Yes, you may pay an arm and leg, but think about how long that purse will last you and how timeless the classic monogram patter is.

When I have children, I will have no hesitation with buying them designer products, because I own them myself. However, they will ONLY get desginer products when they can prove to me that they are mature enough to take proper care of it. I’m not gonna buy a 13 year old a LV if they can’t even take care of the walmart tote they have. Do I expect a walmart bag to last forever? No. Do I expect them to bust their ass taking care of it and not just leave it on the floor for my dog to chew on? Hell Yes.

By: madi cast

madi cast — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 03:58:59 +0000

Alexis….. Ps u r a kid. Do not wry about ur parents. A child shld nvr wry about their parents finances! Ur job is to b a good kid,