Designer, vintage bags and being a mom: an interview with Olesja Schalnich - FIV

No woman can have enough handbags in her closet, can she? Whether it’s Louis Vuitton, Chanel or Prada, no matter how many bags you have, a new addition to your collection is always warmly welcomed! But if you opt for the expensive luxury designer, then it should also be practical – after all, you’re investing quite a bit of money. This is exactly how bag lover Olesja Schalnich sees it, she told us in the following interview. In the following interview, you can find out what you can find in the bag clutter and whether you should also buy a handbag organizer to keep order in the bag chaos.

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Looks, Hair, Beauty and Books!

Louis Vuitton as the first expensive handbag

Handbag organizer for a good overview

Simple or eye-catching? Both are possible!

Looks, Hair, Beauty and Books!

She showcases her timeless style and passion for lifestyle, beauty and fashion on Instagram and YouTube. The fashion-conscious YouTuber has been sharing fashion hacks with her followers for over 10 years, starting with hair tutorials and make-up, she shares everything to do with lifestyle, whether vlogs from her vacations, updates on her book collection or her annual perfume favorites. She tells us about special treasures in her bag range and her opinion on vintage designers and funny bag finds as a mom.

Louis Vuitton as the first expensive handbag

FIV: Nice to chat with you Olesja! You have a certain love for your handbags, is there one that is particularly close to your heart?

Olesja: I treasure my very first Louis Vuitton handbag the most. I watched it on Pinterest and all kinds of social media platforms for a very long time. I really wanted it because I thought it was really beautiful and it was a goal for me to be able to treat myself to this handbag one day.

When it actually happened, I was very proud. Even though I’m no longer the biggest fan of the brand, the bag is very special to me. Another bag that is close to my heart is the Chanel bag (my only one so far). This one is also very special because it was also an investment and because a Chanel handbag is simply something special. And because I consider the brand to be very high up among all the top designers.

This bag just looks perfect on me. I can really identify with it and I’m very proud of how far I’ve come to be able to afford a bag like this.

Vintage bags – sustainable designer shopping

FIV: Would vintage designer handbags also be an option for you?

Olesja: In theory, I think it’s very, very good. The sustainability aspect behind it is wonderful. I’m very much in favor of it and think it’s great. It doesn’t age classic fashion. It always looks beautiful & is always in demand. The older the fashion is, the more it is appreciated.

Vintage is currently out of the question for me. I haven’t acquired a taste for it yet. Maybe that will change one day. I’m currently buying new bags so that I’m the first owner of the bag. That simply has a special meaning for me.

As a mom, diapers sometimes hide in the handbag

FIV: Have you ever found anything unexpected or curious in your handbag?

Olesja: I’m a very tidy person and always know what’s in my handbag. I’m very minimalist and like to have an overview of everything.

However, as I had to transport pancakes somehow and only had my handbag available, I had to carry them in it. It was very funny because it didn’t fit together at all.

And even as a young mom, I occasionally had to take a fresh diaper with me. Then it can also happen that a fresh and used diaper turns up in a fancy handbag.

A backpack just doesn’t suit my style

FIV: As a mom, the perfect handbag also has to be very practical – do you prioritize functionality or aesthetics?

Olesja: Definitely functionality, because that’s my disposition too. I’m more the practical type … my star sign is Virgo. I just love order & structure and that things are practical & useful. That’s why I value functionality, but I think that goes hand in hand with aesthetics.

For me, for example, a backpack is out of the question because it doesn’t suit my style. Of course, the backpack is a 10/10 in terms of functionality, but it doesn’t suit me. That’s why aesthetics take precedence over functionality.

I first choose a bag for its aesthetics and then check its functionality before deciding whether to buy it or not.

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Handbag organizer for a good overview

I think handbag organizers are really good

FIV: Most bags don’t have as many compartments as backpacks, so it’s easy to lose track – there are now handbag organizers, what do you think of them?

Olesja: If you carry particularly large bags, I find this very helpful. Especially if you carry and organize half your life in your bag, it’s just a wonderful idea. I think you can recommend it to everyone.

Most large handbags are cut in such a way that they only have a large interior. You look inside and everything piles up on top of each other, which is why I think the organizers are really good.

I usually tend to carry smaller bags and, as I mentioned at the beginning, I always have a good overview of my contents and that’s why there’s no mess. But I’m not averse to it in itself.

Simple or eye-catching? Both are possible!

FIV: Do you prefer a plain black dress or a striking design?

Olesja: I’m a more classic/elegant type of person, so the black bag is an option for me because I can use it more. I would invest more in this bag because I know I will wear it a lot.

But it depends on the person’s individual style. If someone dresses very plain & monochrome, no patterns, then I think this person could dare to wear color & pattern to make the look more exciting.

FIV: So in your opinion, it’s better to wear a black dress if it’s conspicuous?

Olesja: If your closet is very colorful, exciting, with lots of textures and different cuts, then I think it’s important to have very clear, classic handbags that aren’t also exciting to balance out the look. It all depends on your individual style. Having a bit of both is certainly not a bad thing either.

FIV: Thank you for inviting us into your world, Olesja! Your love for luxury handbags and your minimalist interior design style are truly inspiring. See you next time!