Fashion Sentiment
Posted on July 30, 2012 by Mikael Daez
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Buhay Pinoy
We all have items that we cherish a little bit more than everything else. Some people would say that they can never live without their iPhone because of how easier their lives become when they have it. Others would have some sort of loyalty to their belongings simply because they've grown so accustomed to it. Think about the early 2000s when it was so difficult to buy a phone that wasn't a Nokia. And then, there are those who are linked to their items by sentiment. It could be a watch that was given by a girlfriend or an object that is directly linked to a strong memory.
For me, it's this wallet. It's Mont Blanc and is actually a business card holder but it looks so darn good as a wallet. I like the minimalist concept of the whole package so I stuck with it. But above everything else, this is also the wallet of my Dad. He had it with him when he passed away in a car accident and I promised myself I would take care of it no matter what!
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Obviously, this item has a lot of value for me. Unfortunately, sentiment can never beat function. After over a decade of wear and tear, the wallet is really falling apart. I can barely keep my bills and cards in it without them sliding out without me noticing (BIG problem). In effect, I had to think about how I was going to handle my dilemma. I didn't want to let go of my Dad's wallet, an item that keeps him close to me, something that I feel keeps a connection with him but I also can't afford to lose my money, credit cards and IDs every single day!
Eventually, I came to a conclusion to buy a new wallet (that was pretty obvious huh?). But not just any wallet, I decided to buy the exact same kind! Thankfully, after doing my research, that particular wallet is part of Mont Blanc's classic collection, which means they always have it in stock. It'll, hopefully, never cease production. Luckily for me, I stumbled into a Mont Blanc shop and hastily bought the wallet!
Here are a few notes from that little shopping experience:
- Mont Blanc is not exactly cheap! I spent almost P8000 for it but you can't put a price on sentiment.
- The salesperson looked at me judgingly. In fairness to him, I was sweaty from walking around all day and didn't really look like I frequented such stores (which I don't anyway).
- The new wallet looks so different because my old one was so worn out. I almost didn't realize they were the same thing.
- Lastly, I'm just plain happy! Woohoo! This is an investment without guilt! I keep my dad's memory and a shiny, new and classy wallet all at the same time.
Do any of you have items that you feel extra sentimental about? Tweet about it and let us know your thoughts @mikaeldaez @JuicePH!
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