Why women buy expensive handbags...

I went to the Podium today and I can't help but notice women toting ordinary purses or handbags with corporate signatures of Gucci, LV, Prada, Hermes, Dolce and Gabbana and the list goes on. It is one of the biggest trends that I've noticed here in the Philippines. Back in the day, it is said that it is the shoes that make the man but now in the year 2009, it's the handbag that makes a woman.

It boggles my mind why women are fond of expensive handbags. Some of the people I know are not that well-off but insist on buying or carrying handbags with price tags 50,000 php and above. What makes these bags so special? What makes them different from cheap handbags? Madonna is one of the endorsers of LV and yeah, she radiates glamour and luxury when she pairs an LV speedy 30 with her outfits. Why not? She has the dough, style and commendable taste! Some women argue that a price tags and quality are directly proportional. An expensive handbag has a high quality while a cheap handbag has a low quality. Some say that an LV is timeless. That's why it costs a fortune. My LV fanatic aunt's argument is that women spend thousands of pesos for their wedding gowns which they will only be using for a few hours. What's wrong with investing in a handbag that you will use for years? 

Whenever I see those handbags, I ask myself, "Will I be willing to spend that much for a handbag?" "Will I buy myself one of those?" The answer is yes. I argue that an expensive handbag makes a statement. It says a lot about where you are in your life and what you have achieved in your career. <3