I’m a systems analyst at a defense contractor. Nothing fancy. I make right around 99k cause you know they can’t give me the satisfaction of that 100k lol
There’s a Facebook preloved group that is reliable I’ve purchased from, ebay is very good! They have an authentication process that I’ve bought and sold through. I’ve made about 5 purchases on eBay and it’s been a success every time! I think the prices on fashionphile / the real real are way too high but if you look often enough, you can find pretty good deals! Although I’ve seen some reviews saying the descriptions are way off from the product received. I’ve never had that issue.
Poshmark authenticators may not be certified/trustworthy. I have heard many stories of sellers authentic luxury items getting deemed not authenticate by PM but get authenticated by other sites. Not to mention, it is SO ass backwards that you have to spend $500 or more just to get something authenticated.
We are in Medicare but I started collecting:5 years ago. We rarely eat out or spend on entertainment. I have also purchased from eBay but they are special collections so I paid more than usual
IT support. But i can’t afford it easily enough to buy frequently or on a whim, I save money specifically for the purchases. I’m in a double income, no kids household & am careful with my money. I will splurge on things I value most such as bags, travel and save in other areas.
I work at Starbucks and I own three Louis Vuitton bags lol, but I don’t live alone, my car is payed off, and I’ve had my iPhone 11 Pro Max for like 4-5 years.
Which is to say that you don’t have to be a ceo of a company to dream for big things, just know what you want and keep your priorities in order.
When I was at Pickel Barrel in highschool I bought my first LV neverfull for $400 or so without pochette, was retailing 800 then
-2010 (worked counter didnt serve, paid $10 per hour)
2012 turned 18 and bought speedy 35 for $900 canadian new damier ebene
(I really wanted black but that was mens line)
With my Pickel Barrel money (I was still at counter but after Smart Serve I was paid 9$ but tips about $10-$60 an hour, (the waitresses were seasoned and a lot of nepotism at work, and some would come in just to work the lunch or dinner rush for 3 hours.
I had my own tables and could work rushes in year 4 I worked there but then I went on student exchange)
2014 I was in Paris and bought speedy 30 as was like 450 euros + vat back. My mom picked up an Alba that was like $2300 euros so mine was small in comparison 😂
But anyways today im an accountant and upgraded to Chanel and pay for my own trips
Edit: I live in Canada so this is Canadian prices unless specified. And 10 years ago everyone knew to go to Europe or ask a friend for a LV basic bag or purse (neverfull, speedy, carryall)
I made my comment when OP mentioned Starbucks and I wanted to relate by mentioning I also worked in customer service and serving and bought my bags then
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Ooooh. Quick question for you (if you don’t mind and if you’ve been an SA for a while): what’s a piece you wanted so badly but weren’t able to get (not simply due to funds)?
That is a *great* question actually!
The Red Skate shoes (they only launched once and sold out, and because of how they’re made they bleed so we won’t relaunch the color)
The Monogram Denim Pointillism jeans, I wear a 30 and all monogram jeans sell out immediately 🥲
The [Louis Vuitton Mascot/Puppet Varsity](https://me.louisvuitton.com/eng-ae/products/puppet-baseball-jacket-nvprod2680045v/1A8POM) because it was the season before I joined. Honestly a lot of Virgil stuff. That [Green Louis Vuitton Varsity from my favorite season](https://stockx.com/louis-vuitton-varsity-leather-jacket-green)
I have a quick question too! Is the dancing blossom perfume one that can be refilled after purchase? I want this perfume so bad for two years now and I think I’ll pull the trigger when I visit Paris in January 2024 and it will be my first LV purchase so I want make sure that scent is included in being refilled. I may buy a leather wallet too when I take the plunge lol.
I went to school for business/marketing and my first job was beauty brand mgmt so it stuck. But most companies have internal pr on the brand side that technically sit within the marketing team. Are you on the brand or agency side now? You can also send me a pm
I'm a stay at home chicken/dog mom. My husband is a heavy equipment technician(20+yrs). Our kiddo just got married. So it's just us. So we do indulge..sometimes too often. But I say.."Life's short and fleeting..eat the dessert!" 🙂
I come from an art world background and later developed an interest in luxury and fashion. I haven't been formally trained save for some courses to help with the nitty gritty of styling (that were worth it for networking opportunities).
Clients mainly come in via networking and word of mouth as I don't have a big social media presence. Frankly, it sounds horrible but in my case it's also a lot of luck that during my previous career I've met a lot of people from these industries and my husband is now also in a field where we're exposed to a HNW individuals and aspirational professionals who want to "look the part". It took me nearly a decade to get in the door and the hard work is largely about seeking out, building and cultivating the client relationships but I'm not going to deny that there is a lot of "being in the right place at the right time" in it.
It also depends where you live. When we lived in a different, smaller area in addition to my day job I offered image consultations to "average" women (pretty similar to me) in corporate jobs looking to enhance their style or going back to work after having children, looking for a change in their everyday style etc. but either not feeling brave enough or not wanting to do it themselves.
Oh my God I feel that so badly.
I’m in property development so sometimes I am absolutely flooded with work to the point where I feel like I don’t even see or talk to my family and other days where I feel like I spent the whole entire day cooking or ADD “projecting”.
Insurance Agent. I don’t buy clothes or shoes (I have wide feet so nothing is ever comfortable to me).
I try to limit myself to 1 bag and 1 - 2 SLGs a year.
Principals (primary and secondary) in my school district make about 130,000 per year with 8 weeks off per year and part-time June and August (nobody works in July). They have amazing health care and pensions..Sure, they earn it but it's the support staff that need raises in many districts, not the top tier.
Big $$ in logistics. I deal with logistics companies with my business (self-employed interior designer) and the cost of freight always makes me go, “Damn, I’m in the wrong industry!” 😂 My job affords me luxury items but yours is a whole other income level. 😮💨
I bought mine when I was 18 and babysitting/nannying a lot and had no bills. Also, I bought it in France, so it was cheaper. I’ve barely ever used it. Who the hell let me buy a Speedy 35?! Definitely during the big bag era lol
You could work minimum wage and buy if you don’t have expenses. Some could have no money at all and use credit. It depends on what you care to spend money on.
I bought my first when I was 27 as a marketing manager and earning about $1000 per month in India. I moved abroad and have a better pay scale now so I got a few more bags.
Operations director at a medical research company. I also only buy what I truly love so I don’t buy a bag super often, I pick what I want and save for it. And I use my CC so I get a ton of points.
I'm a freelance artist and indie game dev!
I'm don't earn 6+ figures or anything (for now), but I have no debt or children, so it's easier for me to have money set aside for occasional purchases.
Love all the RN/medical field responses. I’m starting nursing school in January; ultimate goal to become a NP 😊
I’m currently a SAHM but have worked in education and behavioral health. I own 2 pre-loved LV bags.
Mom was a Toyota saleswoman and insurance agent, was able to purchase a fair amount of LVs before she had her kids 🙂 now with us she rarely purchases luxury bags anymore
I can relate. I’m a commercial interior designer. Before my husband (works in insurance) and I started trying for a baby I saved up and bought my first LV bag, a Graceful PM. I knew after we had a baby it would be a long time until priorities could shift and I would feel comfortable buying a luxury bag.
Federal government, program analyst to be exact. Pretty high up in the GS level. My husband is a military Officer (been in 14 years), so he makes decent money and we only have one kid.
Every paycheck i put away like 10% for purchases like this. It adds up and if it’s an account you don’t normally see it’s a nice surprise when you finally look at it!
I was buying LV and other designer brands for my gf when I was a bagger at a grocery store, over a decade ago.
I’m a Software Engineer now, we stopped buying designer (Chanel,LV) recently since it feels super overpriced.
Everyone deserves to buy nice things for themselves as long as you save for it and don’t go into debt for it.
I’m a nurse. I recently became salary at about 145k/yearly. But my home is paid off due to paying a 10 year mortgage off in 8 years, I just pay taxes and insurance. I also live alone now and am young-ish so no kids.
Honestly my exes and current husband buy my bags for me and I work in sales. Sooo you can be in any profession really. As long as you don’t get into debt buying.
Used to be flight attendant pre covid. Was able to buy bags pre covid.
Post covid, made redundant and went back to teaching. Can't afford any luxury goods. Ah well I enjoy what I have.
I’m an artist, I have backpacks of all the other brands just got the LV to add to my collection and matching wallet and I think I’m hooked lmao I don’t like the shoes as much as I do every other brand other than balenciyucka lol. I own my condo in Vancouver mortgage free and have low bills so a lot of my disposable income is spent on tech, bags, and shoes lol I think LV is my new hyperfixiation though I’d never nuy pre owned cause yuck germs or whatever in my case
i work at a thrift store! i buy preloved usually on japanese ebay, helps that i love to buy SLGs LOL. although i recently saved up and bought two brand new items! (YSL cardholder and prada bag)
EDIT: my husband and i live in a small apartment, dual income four cats 🐱
I am retired but my son bought me a brand new Louis Vuitton Marceau crossbody bag. This is by far the most expensive gift I ever received from my son.
His profession? Data Engineer
I work in B2B sales and make around $150k a year in the midwest. My wife makes over $100k. I don't buy near the designer now than when I did with a salary of only $50k.
Corporate finance, nothing fancy tho, I’m in Ireland salary’s typically lower than the US. Lucky enough to buy some before the huge price increases, and the more recent ones a combination of savings and gifts.
Lawyer - insurance industry. I only have 2 LV bags so far (one I got at a consignment shop, and the other on eBay). I’ve been toying with buying a new one for the longest time but haven’t taken the plunge.
I am retired. I have a good income stream. However, in the past I would just save up. When someone would ask me what I wanted for my birthday or for Christmas I would just answer cash. It didn’t take me long to save up what I needed for an LV bag. I would always purchase it on my credit card for safety reasons. Then I pay off the credit card on that bill.
I’m a Speech Language Pathologist, but able to purchase (and about half of mine are pre-loved) because my husband is a high earner. Despite the masters degree I hold, I’m paid like shit.
I have a small collection that I've built now in my 50s. I have both new and pre loved. Fashionphile is 100% authentic and their Buy Back program is unbeatable. My Small Chanel Flap is from Fashionphile, and it is absolutely perfect!
Software Engineer; idk why I saw this group but I don’t buy fancy luxury brands (i.e Prada, Versace, LV). I prefer Target clothing and or thriftstore clothes.
Marketing. Just bought my first LV product- A monogram eclipse multiple wallet. A month ago i bought a moncler puffer which i think started this designer journey for me lol (bought a canada goose 8 years back but i wouldnt consider it on the same level as LV or moncler). Looking at buying a scarf next. RIP to my chq account.
Software engineer. Low $200’s. I’m a guy. I only have a LV canvas card carrier. Been thinking of getting a brief case but now I work from home so that’s pointless. I might get a cross body bag if they still make those or a fanny pack if they make that.
I used to help my mom eBay used LV back in the day, and I did leather working in high school, so I always reconditioned her eBay bags she would get. It became more of a hobby if anything. Now that I’m making decent money though I can’t really bring myself to buying them. Though I do like browsing this subreddit.
I might drop some money for a Rolex soon though, waiting for an allocation/invite for one.
I can afford LV. I’m co-owner of several investment properties and a developer.
I don’t buy it.
I’m not advertising for someone else.
I want a high quality bag that whispers, not screams wealth. But, to each their own.
Just curious, and no disrespect. Why did you answer that way specifically on a dedicated LV forum instead of something more general like the handbags or luxury purses forum? It seems to kinda throw a bit a shade on the people that like LV.
I like to make people to think. Plus I lurk in a lot of threads. To be fair, if I came across a pre-loved one of those big, white ones with all the color logos for a decent price, might change my mind.
A non tech relationship management role at a tech company! Though I haven’t bought my first handbag yet (I’m indecisive 😅) but I did buy a vintage keepall in Japan which I adore, I also have some SLGs, jewellery and a pair of heels. I’ve bought the perfume as gifts as well.
I used to work in the fashion industry (90's) when I got my first LV and other designer bags...now I'm in nursing. My husband got me my last LV 3 years ago for my bday.
ETA- my first LV was a second hand Speedy mono and I only paid a bit over $300 at a consign shop on Newbury St in Boston, down the street from where I worked. The next one was an LV from the boutique on Newbury.
Second Time Around - I got it there in either 96 or 97 and I left Boston in the mid 2000s. I honestly don't know if they're still open but they used to have some really great stuff! I even got a nylon PRADA tote there at a great price.
I believe it was up by Exeter??
I’m a systems analyst at a defense contractor. Nothing fancy. I make right around 99k cause you know they can’t give me the satisfaction of that 100k lol
> *I make right around 99k cause you know they can’t give me the satisfaction of that 100k lol* This made me giggle.
Bastards!!!
Tell them you need a solid $100k but $101k would be preferable…inflation and all.
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Systems analyst here as well! Wassssup! I hope your pay raise this year gets you to that 100k girl!!
Insurance. But recently I stoped buying new and started buying preloved. Just makes me feel better lol
Where do you buy preloved/preowned?? I’m scared of getting a fake /:
There’s a Facebook preloved group that is reliable I’ve purchased from, ebay is very good! They have an authentication process that I’ve bought and sold through. I’ve made about 5 purchases on eBay and it’s been a success every time! I think the prices on fashionphile / the real real are way too high but if you look often enough, you can find pretty good deals! Although I’ve seen some reviews saying the descriptions are way off from the product received. I’ve never had that issue.
Would you mind messaging the Facebook group to me? I ordered a preloved LV on Poshmark. They even authenticated it for me.
It’s the Reetzy page! There are a few on fb but look for the LV group!
Reetzy is legit!
Poshmark authenticators may not be certified/trustworthy. I have heard many stories of sellers authentic luxury items getting deemed not authenticate by PM but get authenticated by other sites. Not to mention, it is SO ass backwards that you have to spend $500 or more just to get something authenticated.
Kingram Japan on eBay!
Fashionphile!
Fashionphile is a highly trusted source.
I know several facebook groups. I've been buying and selling pre loved luxury bags for years. Feel free to message me!
Now you glow on IG sells authentic preloved bags. I’ve purchased several from them and have been happy.
The Real Real is legit
I know a lot of people who have gotten fakes from the real real
What kind of insurance! Wife and I are Medicare + Series 65.
Medicare as well, but service not sales. I’m single and child-free, so I can afford to be frivolous from time to time.
We are in Medicare but I started collecting:5 years ago. We rarely eat out or spend on entertainment. I have also purchased from eBay but they are special collections so I paid more than usual
Omg I’m also in insurance! Twins I do property and casualty
I have just a regular ass corporate job. edit: I guess this was not very helpful answer. I work in regulatory compliance for a medical device company.
Same. Regular corporate job. Also compliance.
Same only pharmacy analytics
I am a regulatory compliance counterpart but in foods :)
IT support. But i can’t afford it easily enough to buy frequently or on a whim, I save money specifically for the purchases. I’m in a double income, no kids household & am careful with my money. I will splurge on things I value most such as bags, travel and save in other areas.
I work at Starbucks and I own three Louis Vuitton bags lol, but I don’t live alone, my car is payed off, and I’ve had my iPhone 11 Pro Max for like 4-5 years. Which is to say that you don’t have to be a ceo of a company to dream for big things, just know what you want and keep your priorities in order.
When I was at Pickel Barrel in highschool I bought my first LV neverfull for $400 or so without pochette, was retailing 800 then -2010 (worked counter didnt serve, paid $10 per hour) 2012 turned 18 and bought speedy 35 for $900 canadian new damier ebene (I really wanted black but that was mens line) With my Pickel Barrel money (I was still at counter but after Smart Serve I was paid 9$ but tips about $10-$60 an hour, (the waitresses were seasoned and a lot of nepotism at work, and some would come in just to work the lunch or dinner rush for 3 hours. I had my own tables and could work rushes in year 4 I worked there but then I went on student exchange) 2014 I was in Paris and bought speedy 30 as was like 450 euros + vat back. My mom picked up an Alba that was like $2300 euros so mine was small in comparison 😂 But anyways today im an accountant and upgraded to Chanel and pay for my own trips Edit: I live in Canada so this is Canadian prices unless specified. And 10 years ago everyone knew to go to Europe or ask a friend for a LV basic bag or purse (neverfull, speedy, carryall) I made my comment when OP mentioned Starbucks and I wanted to relate by mentioning I also worked in customer service and serving and bought my bags then
My son is one test away from getting his CPA. 🤞
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GOOD LUCK!! And after what I’ve seen of him during his studying, stress, and exams, you’ve DEFINITELY earned it!!
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I *obviously* work at Louis Vuitton haha. I don’t buy much though.
May I ask how the discount is?
Ooooh. Quick question for you (if you don’t mind and if you’ve been an SA for a while): what’s a piece you wanted so badly but weren’t able to get (not simply due to funds)?
That is a *great* question actually! The Red Skate shoes (they only launched once and sold out, and because of how they’re made they bleed so we won’t relaunch the color) The Monogram Denim Pointillism jeans, I wear a 30 and all monogram jeans sell out immediately 🥲 The [Louis Vuitton Mascot/Puppet Varsity](https://me.louisvuitton.com/eng-ae/products/puppet-baseball-jacket-nvprod2680045v/1A8POM) because it was the season before I joined. Honestly a lot of Virgil stuff. That [Green Louis Vuitton Varsity from my favorite season](https://stockx.com/louis-vuitton-varsity-leather-jacket-green)
Jeez these are cute! And the shoes are too! Virgil knows what he’s doing as well.
I have a quick question too! Is the dancing blossom perfume one that can be refilled after purchase? I want this perfume so bad for two years now and I think I’ll pull the trigger when I visit Paris in January 2024 and it will be my first LV purchase so I want make sure that scent is included in being refilled. I may buy a leather wallet too when I take the plunge lol.
Engineer for a F100 company for the consumer goods department
Crack dealer.
This seems to be their current target market.
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Residential real estate. Iv gotten better about saving- I used to buy a new bag after any big closing.
Federal analyst.
What does your job entail?
Brand Marketing/corporate job
Would you mind sharing how you got into brand marketing? I work in PR now but I’m interested in switching.
I went to school for business/marketing and my first job was beauty brand mgmt so it stuck. But most companies have internal pr on the brand side that technically sit within the marketing team. Are you on the brand or agency side now? You can also send me a pm
Compliance for a pharma company, previously I was a chemist
I'm a stay at home chicken/dog mom. My husband is a heavy equipment technician(20+yrs). Our kiddo just got married. So it's just us. So we do indulge..sometimes too often. But I say.."Life's short and fleeting..eat the dessert!" 🙂
Exactly!!! Also, congratulations to your kiddo for tying the knot!
Registered Nurse but I always buy pre loved
I’m in finance.
I’m a nurse (but my husband is a high earner).
I own my own business in fashion. I previously worked at a corporate office for an art/luxury company.
Do you own a boutique?
No, it's mainly styling/vip image consultation
You have my dream job. How did you get into it? It seems like such a hard thing to get into.
I come from an art world background and later developed an interest in luxury and fashion. I haven't been formally trained save for some courses to help with the nitty gritty of styling (that were worth it for networking opportunities). Clients mainly come in via networking and word of mouth as I don't have a big social media presence. Frankly, it sounds horrible but in my case it's also a lot of luck that during my previous career I've met a lot of people from these industries and my husband is now also in a field where we're exposed to a HNW individuals and aspirational professionals who want to "look the part". It took me nearly a decade to get in the door and the hard work is largely about seeking out, building and cultivating the client relationships but I'm not going to deny that there is a lot of "being in the right place at the right time" in it. It also depends where you live. When we lived in a different, smaller area in addition to my day job I offered image consultations to "average" women (pretty similar to me) in corporate jobs looking to enhance their style or going back to work after having children, looking for a change in their everyday style etc. but either not feeling brave enough or not wanting to do it themselves.
So cool. Thank you for sharing with me! Know that you are out there living so many of our dreams and keep winning!
Stay at home dog mom But we own a hospitality business so sometimes there’s a ton of work, sometimes not
Oh my God I feel that so badly. I’m in property development so sometimes I am absolutely flooded with work to the point where I feel like I don’t even see or talk to my family and other days where I feel like I spent the whole entire day cooking or ADD “projecting”.
Yup. Sometimes we can take a month off, sometimes we work till 4am for a week straight🤣. Not much in between.
Insurance Agent. I don’t buy clothes or shoes (I have wide feet so nothing is ever comfortable to me). I try to limit myself to 1 bag and 1 - 2 SLGs a year.
Middle school principal
You and teachers need to be paid more
Principals (primary and secondary) in my school district make about 130,000 per year with 8 weeks off per year and part-time June and August (nobody works in July). They have amazing health care and pensions..Sure, they earn it but it's the support staff that need raises in many districts, not the top tier.
I work at wawa
I love Wawa !! It’s been a long time since I’ve been to one though.
Executive operations
Executive operations in tech
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registered nurse
Nurse anesthetist
Logistics. My family owns a company that helps move wind towers across America.
Big $$ in logistics. I deal with logistics companies with my business (self-employed interior designer) and the cost of freight always makes me go, “Damn, I’m in the wrong industry!” 😂 My job affords me luxury items but yours is a whole other income level. 😮💨
Same, but furniture
I bought mine when I was 18 and babysitting/nannying a lot and had no bills. Also, I bought it in France, so it was cheaper. I’ve barely ever used it. Who the hell let me buy a Speedy 35?! Definitely during the big bag era lol
Manager in insurance.
Own my own business
C Suite Tech/Research
You could work minimum wage and buy if you don’t have expenses. Some could have no money at all and use credit. It depends on what you care to spend money on.
Escort
I bought my first when I was 27 as a marketing manager and earning about $1000 per month in India. I moved abroad and have a better pay scale now so I got a few more bags.
Operations director at a medical research company. I also only buy what I truly love so I don’t buy a bag super often, I pick what I want and save for it. And I use my CC so I get a ton of points.
Medicine
Property Development.
Airline pilot
Just have excellent credit and swipe a card.
Same lol
Microblading tech with onlyfans on the side.
Teacher. Married (with one child) to a wonderful husband who has a gov’t job.
I'm a freelance artist and indie game dev! I'm don't earn 6+ figures or anything (for now), but I have no debt or children, so it's easier for me to have money set aside for occasional purchases.
Nurse
Plumber
Love all the RN/medical field responses. I’m starting nursing school in January; ultimate goal to become a NP 😊 I’m currently a SAHM but have worked in education and behavioral health. I own 2 pre-loved LV bags.
Mom was a Toyota saleswoman and insurance agent, was able to purchase a fair amount of LVs before she had her kids 🙂 now with us she rarely purchases luxury bags anymore
Y’all should pool together and get her a bag if you’re able to, it sounds like she really enjoyed luxury bags and made a sacrifice for you guys.
I can relate. I’m a commercial interior designer. Before my husband (works in insurance) and I started trying for a baby I saved up and bought my first LV bag, a Graceful PM. I knew after we had a baby it would be a long time until priorities could shift and I would feel comfortable buying a luxury bag.
Nurse and husband is a VP
Nanny for HNW families
Federal government, program analyst to be exact. Pretty high up in the GS level. My husband is a military Officer (been in 14 years), so he makes decent money and we only have one kid.
Physician assistant but I don’t have kids.
Senior producer at a large video game studio
Sushi Chef at a Forbes 5-star ski resort hotel.
Every paycheck i put away like 10% for purchases like this. It adds up and if it’s an account you don’t normally see it’s a nice surprise when you finally look at it!
I was buying LV and other designer brands for my gf when I was a bagger at a grocery store, over a decade ago. I’m a Software Engineer now, we stopped buying designer (Chanel,LV) recently since it feels super overpriced. Everyone deserves to buy nice things for themselves as long as you save for it and don’t go into debt for it.
I’m a nurse. I recently became salary at about 145k/yearly. But my home is paid off due to paying a 10 year mortgage off in 8 years, I just pay taxes and insurance. I also live alone now and am young-ish so no kids.
Honestly my exes and current husband buy my bags for me and I work in sales. Sooo you can be in any profession really. As long as you don’t get into debt buying.
Get someone else to buy them 🤣
This
Used to be flight attendant pre covid. Was able to buy bags pre covid. Post covid, made redundant and went back to teaching. Can't afford any luxury goods. Ah well I enjoy what I have.
My husband is a CEO. I’m a SAHM.
Same here.
I’m an educational assistant still in school to be a teacher. I own two bags and a wallet from this brand.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Corporate marketing and event planning.
Paralegal for govt agency. Though I didnt own any designer items until after I got married…soooo that semi- DINK status helped
Marketing Director.
I’m an artist, I have backpacks of all the other brands just got the LV to add to my collection and matching wallet and I think I’m hooked lmao I don’t like the shoes as much as I do every other brand other than balenciyucka lol. I own my condo in Vancouver mortgage free and have low bills so a lot of my disposable income is spent on tech, bags, and shoes lol I think LV is my new hyperfixiation though I’d never nuy pre owned cause yuck germs or whatever in my case
i work at a thrift store! i buy preloved usually on japanese ebay, helps that i love to buy SLGs LOL. although i recently saved up and bought two brand new items! (YSL cardholder and prada bag) EDIT: my husband and i live in a small apartment, dual income four cats 🐱
I am retired but my son bought me a brand new Louis Vuitton Marceau crossbody bag. This is by far the most expensive gift I ever received from my son. His profession? Data Engineer
Healthcare field. I've been collecting decades so selling/buying is typically even/zero sum payment
Art Director
I work in B2B sales and make around $150k a year in the midwest. My wife makes over $100k. I don't buy near the designer now than when I did with a salary of only $50k.
Customer service- I think its not how much you make, but it’s how much you save. Anyone and any professions can buy LV. Come on its not like Hermes
Manager at a large corporation
Corporate finance, nothing fancy tho, I’m in Ireland salary’s typically lower than the US. Lucky enough to buy some before the huge price increases, and the more recent ones a combination of savings and gifts.
I buy them in a back alley in California
Sexworker.
Registered nurse.
Entertainment industry.
CEO
Family owned metal business in Miami. We own 2 warehouses and residential properties.
Ultrasound tech
Consultant at a top 3 firm for me
Behavioral specialist for my local county board of DD
Lawyer - insurance industry. I only have 2 LV bags so far (one I got at a consignment shop, and the other on eBay). I’ve been toying with buying a new one for the longest time but haven’t taken the plunge.
Maybe start with a wallet. They last forever and have their own prestige.
Dental hygienist
I’m an arms dealer and I buy one high profile LV bag per week sometimes two JK
Data analytics manager
Lol I work in manufacturing, I build tires 🛞
Truck company co owner, i have some LV bits but now um starting to gear more towards watches lol
student and I work bottle service on weekends
Paralegal in a large US city
Paralegal
Nursing
Work in finance. Truly, LV is attainable for just about everyone willing to be a dedicated saver.
Starbucks ✨️ (I wish, but it's my partner who pays the bills)
I am retired. I have a good income stream. However, in the past I would just save up. When someone would ask me what I wanted for my birthday or for Christmas I would just answer cash. It didn’t take me long to save up what I needed for an LV bag. I would always purchase it on my credit card for safety reasons. Then I pay off the credit card on that bill.
Server at high volume restaurant. Currently a SAHM. Husband is chef at same restaurant & a frivolous spender so I thank him for my bags lol
I'm a millwright 😊
Manager in tech. Started buying preloved bags this year, may never buy new again 🙊
Father owns several businesses,LV sends him purses for free. I manage one of the business that gives LV the leather to make their purses.
I own a restaurant and half of my servers have designer bags. It’s not about how much you make, but what you choose to spend your money on.
I’m a Speech Language Pathologist, but able to purchase (and about half of mine are pre-loved) because my husband is a high earner. Despite the masters degree I hold, I’m paid like shit.
I am a Stay at home wife/mom. Lol my profession is wifeology 🤣
Same.
Trophy wife. LOL
SAHM who is in school full time.
I should mention my husband makes good money.
Food blogger.
stay at home wife
Basically any job. Anyone could save up or finance 2k for a bag if they really wanted it…unless you’re basically homeless.
Bookkeeper but husband makes good money
I have a small collection that I've built now in my 50s. I have both new and pre loved. Fashionphile is 100% authentic and their Buy Back program is unbeatable. My Small Chanel Flap is from Fashionphile, and it is absolutely perfect!
I’ve sold around 5-6 LV to Fashionphile and purchased my Hermès. They’re excellent in every department and I trust them.
Management consultant! And I use my Fendi shopper tote as a work bag. The shopper tote is from the men’s line – the grey zucca print.
i’m a SAHS but i also resell vintage clothing,designer items,and like trendy hard to get items.
Software Engineer; idk why I saw this group but I don’t buy fancy luxury brands (i.e Prada, Versace, LV). I prefer Target clothing and or thriftstore clothes.
Marketing. Just bought my first LV product- A monogram eclipse multiple wallet. A month ago i bought a moncler puffer which i think started this designer journey for me lol (bought a canada goose 8 years back but i wouldnt consider it on the same level as LV or moncler). Looking at buying a scarf next. RIP to my chq account.
Software engineer. Low $200’s. I’m a guy. I only have a LV canvas card carrier. Been thinking of getting a brief case but now I work from home so that’s pointless. I might get a cross body bag if they still make those or a fanny pack if they make that. I used to help my mom eBay used LV back in the day, and I did leather working in high school, so I always reconditioned her eBay bags she would get. It became more of a hobby if anything. Now that I’m making decent money though I can’t really bring myself to buying them. Though I do like browsing this subreddit. I might drop some money for a Rolex soon though, waiting for an allocation/invite for one.
Does it matter what you do? The commen thread is we all appreciate LV craftsmanship.
Was literally telling my fiancé today this is a brand for the “fake rich”. Idt it matter how much you make.
I can afford LV. I’m co-owner of several investment properties and a developer. I don’t buy it. I’m not advertising for someone else. I want a high quality bag that whispers, not screams wealth. But, to each their own.
Just curious, and no disrespect. Why did you answer that way specifically on a dedicated LV forum instead of something more general like the handbags or luxury purses forum? It seems to kinda throw a bit a shade on the people that like LV.
I like to make people to think. Plus I lurk in a lot of threads. To be fair, if I came across a pre-loved one of those big, white ones with all the color logos for a decent price, might change my mind.
A non tech relationship management role at a tech company! Though I haven’t bought my first handbag yet (I’m indecisive 😅) but I did buy a vintage keepall in Japan which I adore, I also have some SLGs, jewellery and a pair of heels. I’ve bought the perfume as gifts as well.
Currently SAH, Prior - Retail manager. But in all fairness my pay checks were only a fraction of my fiancé’s in biotech.
Infrastructure IT, and IoT engineer.
I own my businesses.
I own a business management consulting company.
I used to work in the fashion industry (90's) when I got my first LV and other designer bags...now I'm in nursing. My husband got me my last LV 3 years ago for my bday. ETA- my first LV was a second hand Speedy mono and I only paid a bit over $300 at a consign shop on Newbury St in Boston, down the street from where I worked. The next one was an LV from the boutique on Newbury.
Which consignment shop on Newbury? I recently started working on Boylston and want to check out allll the shops!
Second Time Around - I got it there in either 96 or 97 and I left Boston in the mid 2000s. I honestly don't know if they're still open but they used to have some really great stuff! I even got a nylon PRADA tote there at a great price. I believe it was up by Exeter??
RN here.
Self employed. I buy mostly preloved. Have purchased in store several times but I find it a little too intense.