Would you go the VINTAGE route in search of exclusivity?

I did buy some vintage stuff such as a Chanel Tote from the 1990’s and some accessories but honestly I would only do it in person in a store that has a great reputation. The reason why I bought those items was not because I was looking for them but because I spotted them and absolutely LOVED them. The bag for instance isn’t showy at all, and the other things are just of such high quality that you cannot go wrong. However, I would never go into a random second hand /vintage store and buy something, especially online! There are too many scams out there that will rip you off :( In the states I like to buy from Luxury &Co, and once I bought something from the Real Real. In Europe you can find some beautiful boutiques that sell high end previously owned items with great reputation.

It was imperative I share this vintage Kelly20 with all of you that a friend arrived with on Sat night. I almost fell over, it is that precious ? Fortunately I had my mini to use as a size reference for the shot‼️

I would love to get vintage but scared to buy online. I would need to see the item before buying to see if I can live with amount of scratches/scuffs on the bags! Haha…but would love to have Chanel or Hermes vintage pieces!!!

I adore vintage if it is from a trusted source and in really good condition like the previous owner carried it only a few times, etc. I think it also has to be a really “special to you” piece or a “holy grail” item that someone has taken a long time to search for. Too often like StyledGuy mentions, people describe things as vintage when it’s really faux, lol!! That I do not like! I do have a very favorite vintage bag I have been planning a “reveal” for – maybe this is the place!!! ?

For me it depends on the piece and the seller. So if its coming from my trusted vintage and antique seller i say yes for bags and accessories. But i am not in to buying vintage clothing or shoes.
On the other hand mi grandmother’s LV trunks and all her antique jewelry are my treasures, and when ever i use her pieces I feel closer to her.

I don’t get the love for vintage pieces. I tried a vintage Yves Saint Laurent shirt once and honestly.. it was a depressing experience for me. I felt like one of the normal people.

I understand in rare circumstances, someone wants to hunt down a specific vintage bag and that’s cool. But to actually say “hmm instead of a new Chanel, I’m going to buy some dusty old used one!” it’s crazy.

Also when someone says “it’s vintage!” I think fake, only time I don’t assume vintage=fake is when it’s a family heirloom or someone I know with a large collection.

That being said I do get the desire for “exclusivity”, I just don’t think vintage is the way forward.

Honestly, I couldn´t care less about exclusivity LOL. I just want what I fall in love with, independent if no one or every one has it :) Plus, I usually go vintage when I can´t afford a new baby hahaha (don´t get me wrong though, Grandma CC is one of the loves of my life).