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Accounting For Luxury
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The channel on living a luxury life affordably.
My name is Victoria, and I truly enjoy getting to share my love of luxury with others. Luxury is something that can be more affordable than many people think, wether it be adding simple luxuries to improve your everyday life, finding modern brands with exceptional quality, or using knowledge of major fashion houses to get your dream pieces at better prices.
Whether you’re new to luxury or looking to expand your luxury collection, there will be something on this channel for you!
My name is Victoria, and I truly enjoy getting to share my love of luxury with others. Luxury is something that can be more affordable than many people think, wether it be adding simple luxuries to improve your everyday life, finding modern brands with exceptional quality, or using knowledge of major fashion houses to get your dream pieces at better prices.
Whether you’re new to luxury or looking to expand your luxury collection, there will be something on this channel for you!
What I would buy if I had to START my Luxury Collection in 2024?!
#luxuryfashion #handbagholic #valueinvesting #besteverydayluxurybag
I get a lot of questions on what the best first bag, first shoe, or first luxury jewelry piece someone should buy is. But what would I buy if I had to start my luxury collection over from scratch in 2024? These are the 5 luxury items I would prioritize if I was building a new luxury collection. I have some bags, shoes, and accessories on this list, so I hope you enjoy and find it helpful seeing what the most impactful and worth it items are, in my opinion, for a luxury collection.
00:00 intro
01:45 YSL Lou Camera Bag
05:15 Strathberry Mini East West
07:03 David Yurman Jewelry Piece
09:27 Hermes Kelly Belt
11:58 Best Christian Louboutin Pumps
14:16 Why buy luxury
Cassie's Video: czcams.com/video/_L-Z0AZv8IU/video.html
@CassieThorpe
Melinda's Video: czcams.com/video/xJuyS9cghQw/video.html
@LuxPurselove
YSL Camera Bag Review: czcams.com/video/Sapv-L-aytQ/video.html
Strathberry East West All Sizes Review: czcams.com/video/3uJlcBByxeM/video.html
Follow me on Instagram at AccountingForLuxury for more content and sneak peaks at NYC content! My puppy Margot also wants everyone to know that if we reach 3k subscribers by Monday there will be a luxury giveaway from somewhere like dyson, YSL, David Yurman, or Ferrari!
Saturday will be my travel vlog, Tuesday will be a dedicated fashionphile vlog, and then next Saturday will be the unboxing haul so make sure you're subscribed!
I am also starting a new shorts series on business casual and business professional dress for women in business!
I get a lot of questions on what the best first bag, first shoe, or first luxury jewelry piece someone should buy is. But what would I buy if I had to start my luxury collection over from scratch in 2024? These are the 5 luxury items I would prioritize if I was building a new luxury collection. I have some bags, shoes, and accessories on this list, so I hope you enjoy and find it helpful seeing what the most impactful and worth it items are, in my opinion, for a luxury collection.
00:00 intro
01:45 YSL Lou Camera Bag
05:15 Strathberry Mini East West
07:03 David Yurman Jewelry Piece
09:27 Hermes Kelly Belt
11:58 Best Christian Louboutin Pumps
14:16 Why buy luxury
Cassie's Video: czcams.com/video/_L-Z0AZv8IU/video.html
@CassieThorpe
Melinda's Video: czcams.com/video/xJuyS9cghQw/video.html
@LuxPurselove
YSL Camera Bag Review: czcams.com/video/Sapv-L-aytQ/video.html
Strathberry East West All Sizes Review: czcams.com/video/3uJlcBByxeM/video.html
Follow me on Instagram at AccountingForLuxury for more content and sneak peaks at NYC content! My puppy Margot also wants everyone to know that if we reach 3k subscribers by Monday there will be a luxury giveaway from somewhere like dyson, YSL, David Yurman, or Ferrari!
Saturday will be my travel vlog, Tuesday will be a dedicated fashionphile vlog, and then next Saturday will be the unboxing haul so make sure you're subscribed!
I am also starting a new shorts series on business casual and business professional dress for women in business!
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Buying My Ferrari: Ferrari VIP Fashion Event and Unboxings
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#luxurylifestyle #luxurylifestyle #ferrari Today come along with me to a Ferrari collection preview event and see my unboxings from what I picked up! I discuss a lot of the unique features of the brand and it's products, but if you have any questions just drop them int he comments! If you need any help you can reach out to Marissa, my CA, at marissa.webb@ferrari.com or 1 (404) 548-3473. Links t...
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#luxurylifestyle #handbagholic #luxuryfashion Today I am discussing the downturn of luxury, if luxury is dead, and ranting about my issues with several brands including Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Dior, and more! After yelling at my camera for an hour and a half, I've edited this video to under 30 minutes to share my experience with faulty luxury products, luxury warranty and aftercare services, and...
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Today is the final video in my Nordstrom sale series for 2024! I am going through my online purchases with a try on haul and everything is linked below. If you missed any of this year’s videos you can check them out in the playlist here: czcams.com/play/PLe7K0ghxuAyuuFFs9hxDnJ5cFM46RTTtU.html&si=sUNKtWAxNk73_0fO If you want any of the items from today’s videos you can find them here: PJs: www.n...
Chanel Small Classic Flap Full Review + Alternatives
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#handbagholic #chanel #luxurylifestyle Today I am reviewing my vintage Chanel small classic flap from @Vintagelover83 ! I am showing you what fits, talking about why I love the bag but my mother hates it, and giving you some alternatives for the Chanel classic flap as well.
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale In Store Shopping Vlog
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#cassiethorpe #handbagholic #luxurylifestyle Today I'm taking you with me as I shopped the Nordstrom sale in person! I do also have an online order try on coming once everything arrives and I will show you what I picked up in store in that video. Let me know in the comments what you liked from this video and if you've had success so far in the Nordstrom Anniversary sale. For me, I have not been...
YSL Men's New City Camera Bag What Fits and Review
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Today I'm unboxing the YSL Men's City Camera Bag in black nylon that is currently on clearance at the big box stores in the US. I'm covering the pros and cons, what fits, and giving both my husband and I's opinion on if this is a bag you should or should not get. I also compare it to my Lou camera bag. For SA's contact through Instagram @Chrisoff5th with Bergdorf Goodman or @kittyibarra or @kit...
Luxury Designer Summer Sale Haul: YSL, Ralph Lauren, and More
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#yslbag #handbagholic #quietluxury Today's video is a luxury designer haul from my Columbus visit, Memorial Day sales, and the luxury private sales at Saks/Nordstrom/Bergdorf's. I have things featured from Manolo Blahnik, YSL, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Zara, Athleta, Alo, Abercrombie, Marine Layer, Sunski, and more. I have linked everything still available below: Zara Blazer Green: www.zara...
My Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Guide Wishlist + Giveaway
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Welcome to video number two in my 2024 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale videos. Part one covered the top 20 items that I thought everyone should consider and today are the top items I'm considering for myself. To share my excitement with you, if we reach 2,500 subscribers by the time the sale goes live to the public on 07/15/2024 I will be giving away two $25 gift cards, drawn on the 15th. One gift c...
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Guide and Giveaway 2024
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#nordstrom #anniversarysale #giftguide Welcome to my 2024 Nordstrom Top 20 Sale Guide! This guide is my attempt to show you the 20 items I think everyone should be considering in the sale this year. This is the first of two sale guides I'm doing. The second Nordstrom Sale video will be on my personal wish list. If I shop in person there will be a vlog and if I am able to order anything there wi...
Columbus City and Shopping Vlog
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Come with me as my husband and I visit the city of Columbus Ohio! We explore the city and do some shopping along the way. Stores include Louis Vuitton, Zara, and more while also going to various neighborhoods including short north and german village.
Dad Rates My Luxury Wishlist 2024
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Today we are looking at my 2024 wishlist with my dad @CowboySurvival to get his take on what I should prioritize for the back half of 2024. Let me know in the comments if you agree with his opinions and choices.
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While some quality issues can indeed be addressed, it's important to recognize that not all repairs should be expected to be free. For instance, if a necklace clasp breaks due to normal wear and tear, it may not be reasonable to expect a complimentary repair. Similarly, admitting that you broke your sunglasses suggests that the responsibility lies with you, and thus, the company is not obligated to fix them at no cost. It appears that you are expecting the company to offer free repairs for all issues, which isn't a sustainable business practice. Companies have to pay for labor and parts to repair items, and offering unlimited free repairs isn’t feasible under the guise of good customer service. I find this perspective in the video quite disappointing. 🥲🥲
Oh I definitely don’t expect all repairs to be free, especially when it is my fault. I fully expected to pay for the DY repairs and I only emailed Sunski to buy a new pair myself because I wasn’t seeing my item on the website any longer. I was pointing out here how Sunski and Yurman go above and beyond with there customer service when I even told Sunski it was my fault and the Yurman pieces were worn so hard they got worn out. With Louis Vuitton, I was frustrated on the glazing issue because they don’t even offer repair options on it, it was just 300 and some odd dollars for a new strap when they have had lots of glazing issues with glazing melting in the past. With the trunk hardware, receiving it in the mail with tarnishing was very upsetting because while I knew it would tarnish overtime I didn’t expect to receive it that way. At the time I didn’t know that the brass used on the trunks is different from that used on bags which is why it tarnished so quickly. Id actually asked my SA when it came what they recommended for me to get to clean it myself and she said it shouldn’t already be tarnished, told her manager and the manager said “no no no it shouldn’t look like that. Bring it in and I’ll work on it.” With Hermes, no repair options were even given so I didn’t even have an option to pay to have it mended, which I would have paid for that if it had been offered. There has been a discussion in the comments on if this was the result of moths or not. Regardless of if it was moths, I’m looking into companies who can repair the blanket which I’ll obviously pay for. The difference for me is I expected to pay with Sunski and DY, but was met with customer service going above and beyond, raising my expectations. With LV and Hermes, I expected things to be reparable, most likely at a cost to me, but being no repair avenue in 2/3 and being told on 1/3 that the product shouldn’t do that I expected this storied brands to do more. I probably didn’t say it as well as I could have and am probably still not but it’s coming in saying 10% my fault and being treated like it’s 100% on them Vs this product seems less than I expected how can we fix it and being told it’s 100% on me. All of these happened within a year of each other so emotionally my brain was directly comparing them.
I was wondering if a Hermès (Kelly) belt was worth the money. Good to know! 😊
Unfortunately it is 😂
The red dress looks amazing on you and you definitely need to be walking the F1 pits in those sunnies with the cap! I’m sad you aren’t unveiling a car but never say never!
Would literally be a dream job to get to be working in F1!
Lovely video! Subscribed ☀️🤍
Thank you 💙💙💙
Hey there, Victoria. Great video; I love learning new information behind the different brands like YSL pilfering Chanel’s leather expert and that their handbags become a better quality alternative. Does Strathberry send out emails about their sample sales or is that a VIP type thing? Thanks for sharing!
Honestly I’m not sure, but when I get my email, I plan to post the sign up link on here and on on Instagram!
Shocking to hear of thisdecrease😮
Your Husbands reaction is hilarious… made me laugh.
I was less thrilled in the moment 😂
Love the dress! It looks amazing- from someone who has seen you wear it in person!
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I love you so much! I recently just found your kislux and i’m in love!! Your videos are so fun and you energy is just MWAH! keep living your life
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That long dress looks phenomenal on you, Victoria. You should definitely wear your new sunglasses with it, giving Red Carpet vibes and energy. “Do not talk to me, talk to my publicist” 100%! It’s a shame that the shoes you tried on were so uncomfortable and hurt your feet because they would’ve looked great with the dress. Now I want some Ferrari sunglasses, lol.
Thank you! I’m really thinking about getting the wire and air in the yellow gold and blue combo 👀
Great video, we are cruising on the Pride of America March 2025 , you gave us some great ideas for shore excursions
So glad it was helpful!
Very interesting and informative video. You look amazing in the red dress.
Thank you 💙
I beg to differ here on one Luxury Brand in particular, and that is Dior. Have you ever set foot in a DIOR boutique? I’m only asking because I have only ever been in one in my life at is was in Atlanta and I’m from Arkansas, so it’s safe to say they “don’t know me!”. However, at the DIOR Boutique in Buckhead in Atlanta, I was treated like royalty!! This was in November 2023. They served me a light lunch with dessert because they knew I had just gotten off an airplane. I was served champagne and was helped and visited with by the entire staff and had not just one but two SAs assisting me. And this was way before the alleged scandal you spoke of. It was by far the BEST luxury shopping experience I have ever had, ever! And I’m no novice, my first luxury purchase was from the flagship Louis Vuitton store in Paris on the Champs Elysees in 1989 and have shopped luxury in most all the major luxury boutiques ever since. I personally have never understood the “Chanel vibe”, I guess “snobbery” appeals to some people and I’m just not one of them. So, unless you have “insider information” about their scandal? You might want to tour one of the factory’s of the major players and also you need to realize that Dior was not too long ago acquired by Louis Vuitton. But please NEVER throw shade on the real life human beings that provide the finest customer service on the planet!! Not cool especially if you have never been in a boutique for yourself!
I’ve been to multiple Dior boutiques and I’ve not been overly impressed. I’m glad you had a great experience. When it comes to the scandal, there are a lot of pieces of information we don’t have as consumers but the pieces we do have don’t have a good look. I’m not saying I will never buy from the brand (I love my vintage lady Dior) there are too many other pieces from brands that feel more luxurious to me currently.
You were stunning in that dress x
Thank you 💙
Hi that dress looks absolutely stunning on you you have an insane figure and those sunglasses are gorgeous too. Alcantara is actually not leather it’s a man made fabric that resembles leather however it is very expensive and quite luxurious to the touch x
How interesting! I’d just heard them calling it “alcantara leather” in the store. Also thank you for the dress compliment 😊
@@accountingforluxury They always do, we have had it in a few cars and they always say Alcantara leather …… That’s when i researched about it as I wondered what sort of leather it was. Your welcome you looked perfect in it x
Question....Did you have to get the sunglasses adjusted to fit you or are the made for ladies?
Wore them out for the first time all day yesterday and while on my face they fit great though they are probably a tad big width wise. I will say that they will not stay up on my head when I took them off inside places. The metal ones I tried are definitely adjustable though so if you’re concerned about fit I’d go for the metal.
Very cool! I can see why you love their pieces. They look cool and unique
Thank you 💙
Ferrari red should be your power color. It looks amazing on you!
Hehehe thank you 😊😊😊 I used to think I couldn’t pull off red but they might be changing my mind 👀
That red dress us absolutely stunning! It was made for you ! ❤ what shoes are you gonna wear with it ? That's one if the prettiest things I've ever seen. 🥰 I love how the sunglass case is same leather as their seats.
I’ve put my Gucci strappy heels with it already
What is your favorite Strathberry bag?
My burgundy moc croc east west. No contest :)
Just finished this, how they treat us and the customer care definitely defines the ‘luxury’ of the experience
It really does make the difference
I recently purchased some sunglasses from Coach's website and I totally f'ed up the address... wasn't paying attention, some info auto-populated incorrectly, the address was wrong and I didn't notice. They sent it and it was 'received' somewhere (don't know how as the address didn't exist). I called and they weren't able to replace the glasses as they were now out of stock but they did issue me a credit towards anything else I wanted. At no time did they insinuate that this was my error (it was) or make me feel less than. They went above and beyond and I will continue to shop from them.
That’s really amazing they did that!!!!
David Yurman customer service and quality is second to none. I continue to buy from there. I stopped shopping at Tiffany years ago. The quality is not there anymore. Same with Louis Vuitton.
Exactly! My more recent tiffany isn’t the same as my older tiffany. Neither is my LV. My Yurman however? Still amazing :)
100% moth spots, they prefer the luxurious blankets 100% they eat the fluffs definitely. The brand can't do anything about it. Buy moth traps place it under your bed or desk, cupboard and you are going to be shocked. 😢
Thanks for the tip on traps!
@@accountingforluxury they did this on my Chanel blanket unfortunately and my Max Mara cashmere beside it was untouched by the bastards. 😂
@GigiHoly that actually makes me weirdly feel better they they are picky 😂
Embrace the tarnish. I love the tarnish, it makes the trunks look like the heritage pieces they are. I think they look funny when they’re high shine.
You should not be up this early on vacation 😂
@@accountingforluxury jet lag. 4am was wake up time!
And omg I can’t stand when the SAs don’t know squat about a product (when you spent 2 min googling it and know more)
It can't be moth holes - they usually eat dirty wool/cashmere, and it was not used, its unrealistic that they would start to eat it, and there are way too many holes across it. I think its a manufacturing defect
That was my initial thought as well but most people seem to say it’s moths. I assumed they would have gone for other sweaters or shirts or rugs or something, not just one blanket…
LOL treasure hunt with an SA
What I appreciate about this comment is knowing you watched a lot of this video to hear that 😂
Omg you are projecting everything that’s been on my mind for the past few months!!!! We aren’t asking for much! Just that pieces that are $000s aren’t damaged and ruined upon arrival !
Yeah this was me venting for myself and hoping it resonated with others 😂
For clarity, the Dior handbag that is at the centre of the current polemics is the Dior Book Tote, which is made from canvas, and has always been an overpriced and overexposed product. I had the opportunity to watch craftrsmen create a leather Dior handbag from beginning to end, and the quality of the material and the quality of the artisanship was impressive,. Watching the process did, as you said, help to understand the reasoning behind the price tag. But there is a limit to that as well. I once asked why the canvas tote bags were so expensive in comparison to their leather, handstitched counterparts, and the reply was that the canvas itself was made in a special way using special threards for the embroidery, etc. However, the embroidery on the canvas tote bags were not made by hand but by machinery. So, while it is fair to seek justice and transparency. and make people accountable, one product does not the rest of the product line make. Having said all that, true Luxury for me has nothing to do with brands, but with the quality of the material and craftsmanship.
For liability purposes I wanted to minimize any details or opinions on this that I currently share. It has dimmed my love of my vintage lady Dior that I adore, but I want to see more before I buy more. Regardless of the alleged allegations I’ve always felt the book tote was over priced so no risk of me buying that bag ever 😂
Thank you for sharing this!
Ahh i was just there yesterday for an alteration and was peeking at the blankets!! I think i found one I finally like but this is freaking me out! No way I’m spending over a grand on a blanket that has HOLES. Insane. Thank you for this! Also +1 to David Yurman, i just got a replacement and repair from there and they went above and beyond with it. On another note, YSL has SAs??? I need more info on this because they’re one of my favorite houses
Sam Barnes in Nashville is the best! He’s legit the whole reason I got into YSL in the first place. +1 (931) 607-8742
@@accountingforluxurybless you! My mom lived in Nashville but just moved back to Texas last year, otherwise i would be all over that! I’m based out of NYC and I’ve only had experience shopping ysl vintage and in soho. Didn’t like the soho experience at all, so i’m hoping I’ll have better luck closer to Madison ave since all my shopping experiences there have been divine. Glad to have found your channel and thank you for writing back! :)
@itsmirabisa I felt the people at the 5th Ave store were super pushy and didn’t listen to me when I was in the store (I’m interested in lizard and ostrich but I don’t want python, alligator, or crocodile, and the SA continued to only pull python, alligator, and crocodile 🤦🏻♀️) but Sam can ship anywhere, do virtual appointments, etc.
New sub love your channel I agree the quality has gotten bad at least they can offer customer service🤔.
So glad you’re subbed now! Yeah customer service really should be better…
Hermes shoes and boots fall apart and are exceedingly uncomfortable.
So far my shoes have held up great but it is interesting how many people I’ve heard from lately upset with Hermes quality… I may need to do a bit of investigation and a follow up video 🤔
Why not spend 5800.00 on your teeth? Just asking.
I actually had multiple rounds of braces, retainers, pallet expanders and without removing more of my teeth there is nothing to be done. Believe me, thousands have been spent and my one tooth that’s pushed way behind in the front dies upset me but not enough to loose more teeth.
accountingforluxury: That’s a good comeback to an ignorant statement! Loved it 🥰
None of the gold hardware on any of my LV bags have tarnished and 2 of them are over 20 years old, so LV still remains my favourite. I also have had 1 returned for a full refund and another exchanged with no questions asked because I wasn't 100% happy, so I don't agree with the criticisms levelled at Louis Vuitton
My vintage pieces I’ve had no trouble with. It’s the newer ones. A lot of people I know have no issues but I’m just a bit unlucky apparently 🤷🏻♀️
@user-cz5jw5iz4n: Every one has a different experience with the brand. Unfortunately, LV is not consistent across the board which is sad really… But she is speaking about her experience with the brand.
I LOVED this video, my first time here and I’m subbed now! However… with the greatest respect, that is almost definitely moth damage 😬 and you are very unlikely to know that you have them until it’s too late. They’re small and devious and if I were you I’d make damn sure there are none in your home! If wool isn’t stored IN a cedar chest or with other active precautions you can have big trouble in a hurry. Now, it’s possible it came to you that way… but who knows at this point right? Of course this doesn’t excuse the other poor treatment you received, but I’d bet my bottom dollar that moth damage did you in there 😢
Yeah most people are saying it looked like moth damage but none of my other cashmere or wool pieces in the closet in this room had damage which is why I’m skeptical that there is only one piece with damage. I’m just so surprised nothing could be done in repairs such as darning the holes.
3:39 I never thought we would live in a world where “wonky flaps” 🤣 would be used to describe luxury bags but this is world we live in. I feel Chanel is just trolling at this point
For real 😂
Louis should replace your ruined shirt as well as your bag strap!! No disrespect to factory workers in the slightest I strongly believe they’re extremely skilled but I cant imagine they get treated or paid like ‘artisans’ and think its funny how people think of a worker making something for shein as different to someone working for one of these lux brands. I bet there isn’t much difference prob the same people making stuff for both
Yeah it was my favorite white summer go to shirt so honestly was mostly bummed over the shirt. The glazing issue is why I never bought a Pochette Métis.
@@accountingforluxury Thats really bad. They should be pro’s at glazing its on almost all the bags. You must have been fuming! Sometimes I think cheap brands have better quality. Never had a glazing issue with a zara bag
Sad part is I’m still more tore up over the $30 shirt 😂🙈😢
@@accountingforluxury somethings aren’t easy to replace especially if you really love them
Holes in the middle of a fabric item indicate moths. Moths are insidious - you won’t see them and unless the item is inside the cedar chest, it’s still susceptible. There’s really nothing anyone can do to restore the fabric once there’s a hole. You can only darn it. Also H will never give free cosmetics, but they’ll give free samples. About names - social media will have a different name for bags than what the brand uses. For example, the Chanel Kelly bag is actually called the Chanel Nano shopping bag.
I had really thought they’d darn the holes. I’m currently looking into a reputable place to have this done. I get the social media thing on names because we do that, but it’s when brands name like 10 bags the same thing that I get annoyed 😂
I don’t understand why Hermes didn’t just replace the blanket!
I agree, Luxury brands need to hold themselves at higher standards. What Balenciaga did was dumb, just the opposite of high standards. Dior, needs to match what they show us on their videos, with what actually happens in some of their workshops. I’m sure they are not alone in that category. Loro Piana had similar issues with underpaid workers in Peru. Hermes does not treat customers very nicely. If you are a new customer walking in, good luck! I haven’t had any issues with Chanel, Celine, Gucci or LV with either quality or the way a was treated at the store. I only had good experiences with those brands.
Celine I have wonderful experience as I do with most Watch stores (minus AP). Bvlgari I’ve had fantastic service in though I’ve never bought anything. Gucci is hit or miss with me. YSL in Nashville is great but my Hawaii and New York experiences weren’t as staff was rude. Tiffany in New York has always been top drawer but Nashville’s selection isn’t great. David Yurman is always fantastic. Valentino and Christian louboutin and Jimmy Choo is always great. Gucci and LV are hit or miss. Dior the staff are never overly educated imo. Prada same thing but I think a lot of that is down to bad product naming. Ferrari is top of my list now so check out next week’s video to see why 😉
I’m quite happy that the only lux brands I really bothered with, or have, are LV, Hermes, Cartier, and Tiffany. Having said that, I did make one YSL purchase, but I won’t pay $3,400 for a tote bag. There’s a Loewe tote I drool over, but no, not going there. Tiffany and LV are kind of done as I’ve purchased everything I was interested in, and yes, the quality issues with LV are insane. They raised their repair costs to encourage the purchase of a new one, and that’s not good either. David Yurman’s customer service is stellar as they tracked down a piece I wanted and had it sent from a store. Cartier is fabulous, but my local store is small and limited in offerings and forget any VIP gifts. Hermes just pisses me off in general. I want to replace my Calvi card holder, and do they have any real color choices? They did for Christmas 2020, but it’s been crap ever since. For a Calvi? They’re the simplest leather item they make. Luxury may be dying, and it’s their own fault.
I think you might like me next video about a really surprising luxury brand! Yeah getting a Bastia or a calvi in store is a nightmare. Waited a year for a calvi duo and finally just got Rod from the lux theory to track me down a new one.
@@accountingforluxury Crazy when the simple things are hard to get. If nothing else, they’re entry-level items. I’ll check out Lux Theory. Thanks!
@KennethKent-m3p he’s fantastic. He found it for me in less than 24 hours and really about what I would have paid new in store.
Customer service in Delvaux is impeccable! Repair is so much cheaper than Hermès. Full bag repair is only about 310€. For my last bag repair I only paid 110€ and it looked brand new. Repair of an SLG was 40€. In Hermès I paid 2500€ for the repair of two bags... New dustbags were included in all repairs and everything was bought preloved and not new from store. I love wearing Delvaux because of the amazing quality!
Interesting!
wow!! you should by LV used-- I totally agree that used would be better
I do actually have some vintage pieces and love them! No issues there :)
The brands are expensive because they have more than 5 shows in a year and they invite international pop idols with 1 st class and hotel, the cost will go to consumers..........
Yep… along with wanting profits to continue to grown and increase.
Remember these brands are selling a dream…
Brass tarnishes, it’s normal! Buy some Brasso or Barkeepers Friend and apply with Qtip and rub with a cloth. As for the blanket it could be moths, I’ve found moth holes without ever seeing a moth. I’ve never had an issue with any luxury boutique or item, things have always been made right.
It’s like in the last year everything is falling apart on me 🤷🏻♀️ good tip on the brass cleaner. I have some for my Baldwin brass candle sticks. I know it will turn but coming turned I did not expected.
I’m so sorry you feel this way. Crappy Customer Service aside, that’s inexcusable, or dodgy stitching, I do think Companies should let people know what to expect with their product but I’m not sure SA’s are even aware half the time. Many luxury things need treating like a newborn 😂. Tarnishing of metals doesn’t mean it’s of low quality, it’s the nature of the metal when exposed to air and light. If you had a full silver dinner service you’d have to polish it a few times a year, like in stately homes of the past. Silver polishing is a dirty but necessary job if you want things to look pristine and it’s the same with brass. People would polish brass door hardware, the knocker and letterbox. The LV trunk will need regular polishing to maintain its shine if that finish is important to you. Or it needs to be electroplated which actually cheapens it, same with silver. Cashmere is notorious for attracting clothing moths and you are very unlikely to see them as it’s the larvae that eats the wool at night and leaves signs of their destruction. They love natural fibres. Little holes in T-shirts or sweaters that look like they’re caused by the car seatbelt rubbing or snagging in the washer. The tiniest dropped crumb that we can’t see, the tiniest spot of sweat, they will find. Cedar can definitely help but needs to be sanded every 12 weeks or so to release the fresh aroma the moths hate so much. I’ve lost several pairs of cashmere socks to the damn things 😢. I’m surprised they didn’t offer to fix the blanket though because I’m sure they could do that.
I knew the brass would tarnish but was shocked it came tarnished. Like you pointed out though the trunk hardware isn’t plated. I grew up with my mom polishing her silver service pieces and we had silver on some of my show tack my dad polished every horse show. It was just you don’t expect new hardware to be green 😳
Tarnishing on the trunks is to be expected because it’s a heritage piece. It’s solid brass, not coated brass like the bags. It’s not supposed to stay shiny. If that gives you peace of mind!
That actually does help a little bit! Thank you!
Exactly. Coating brass and silver to keep it shiny, cheapens it.
This is why I love CZcams 💙 I learn things :)
Too bad Louis Vuitton staff didn’t tell you that since it is their products they should have explained it to you.