Welcome back to the Fourth edition of Pursepectives! ✨ Your monthly dose of all things luxe, straight from the people who know handbags best - our incredible community!

So, grab a cup of tea (or champagne 🥂) and join us as we dive into her world of luxe treasures and timeless style! 💖

Name: My Name is Kerstin (IG: kes.baixr) 🙂

How old were you when you bought or received your first designer handbag? 18

Tell us about it! Was it love at first sight, or is there a story behind it?

Oh, I can still remember it very well. I was 18 when my love for Louis Vuitton began. Back then, the Speedy 30 in Damier Ebene was an absolute statement, and I felt like I saw almost every young woman with a Speedy, and I was so jealous and wanted one myself. But I was in training at the time and couldn't afford one. So I looked on eBay and bought a vintage Alma MM Mono and was sooo in love. It was love at first sight, and it felt so special to have an LV 🥲 My love for LV began 🩷 First vintage models like Thompson Street Vernis in pink and Green and Reade PM Vernis in red and over time more newer models.

What's your most treasured handbag in your collection, and why does it hold a special place in your heart?

Wow, difficult question - I love all my bags 😅 But if I had to choose one, it would be the Speedy 20 Latte Chamallow from the Milkyway Collection 2024 🩷. I can't really answer why. This little darling is a little rose girly girl, just like me, and she suits me perfectly 😬🥰

What's the one bag on your wish list that you've been dreaming about adding to your collection?

My absolute dream bag is a Chanel Boy Bag in rose with gold hardware 🩷 . This bag is so incredibly beautiful 😍

Have you ever sold a bag and regretted it? If so, which one and why?

Oh, if I'm honest, I've regretted every sale 😅 For me, my bags are like my little babies. I think every bag lover will understand that 😄🩷 I sold my Metis Bois De Rose and regretted it so much afterwards because it was one of the most beautiful models for me 🥺 I bought it again - of course, much more expensive 🫠

What's your go-to handbag for everyday use?

My go-to handbag for everyday use is my LV Neverfull MM Creme/Rose Trianon Empreinte Bicolor 🩷

If you could only keep one bag from your collection, which one would it be and why?

If I could only keep one bag, it would be my LV Neverfull MM 🥰 It's always perfect. As a shopping bag, for work, or for everyday use. It's an absolute space saver and always looks classy 🙂 For nice dinner dates, you can simply use the Pochette and have a perfect little bag with you 🩷

What's your favourite luxury brand?

My absolute favorite brand is Louis Vuitton and has been for 13 years 🩷 . Once a Louis girl, always a Louis girl - xoxo 🥰

Which Havre de Luxe product is your absolute favourite?

My absolute favourite Havredeluxe product is the fantastic Cleansing Wipes. They've saved me so many time 😮💨 Whether it's coffee or makeup, with the Cleansing Wipes, those stains are no longer a problem 🥰

Lastly, do you have one piece of advice you'd share with our luxe-loving community about building or caring for a designer bag collection?

Make sure you take good care of your bag with high-quality care products (I only use Havredeluxe 🩷). Good care is so incredibly important and a must for my collection. I also wear my bags with black clothing and believe me, if your bags are protected and cared for with the right care products, you don't have to fear wearing dark clothing. Thanks to Havredeluxe 🩷 xoxo

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Team HDL x