Buy Cheap or Invest in Quality - Travelled 22,010 miles to see which is better for you & planet?
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- čas přidán 27. 07. 2024
- The fashion industry has a serious problem when it comes to sustainability and ethics, with many brands making empty promises.
Last week, I exposed a popular fast fashion brand for their false claims of "environmentally friendly leather." But not all hope is lost in the world of fashion. In this video, I take a closer look at Strathberry, a brand known for their trendy designs and commitment to sustainability.
I previously reviewed Strathberry on this channel and I'm impressed, but I wanted to dig deeper and see if their sustainability efforts are truly genuine. From materials to manufacturing practices, I examine each aspect to give you an honest and fair assessment.
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DISCLAIMER: This is an UNSPONSORED review. I purchased all of these products myself and am not affiliated with the brand mentioned in any way. All statements and expressions made about the products are solely the opinion of Tanner Leatherstein and are not meant to be conclusive or definitive. The purpose of this video is for informational and educational purposes only. We recommend that as a consumer, you exercise your due diligence and research on the products before adopting the opinion of Tanner Leatherstein.
NOTE: The labor cost is based on the complexity of the design of the product and is a “guesstimate” of the labor cost we think we’ll incur if we were to make the same products in our workshop. It is not based on the time it takes for the brand to finish the product.
TITLE: Buy Cheap or Invest in Quality - Travelled 22,010 miles to see which is better for you & planet?
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CHAPTERS/TIMESTAMPS
00:00 What are the main criticisms of the fashion industry regarding the environment and ethics?
00:13 What fast fashion brand promoted plastic as eco-friendly leather recently?
00:30 What brand is sustainable on a trending fashion brand, and how accurate are their claims?
00:53 What sustainability features did I see on Strathberry's site and how did I fairly compare Strathberry with Robin May?
01:24 What is the first main point in criticizing the Strathberry’s Mosaic Nano Bag?
01:40 Which place offers the same high-quality leathers found in many top luxury brands?
02:04 What is the second main point in criticizing the Strathberry’s Mosaic Nano Bag?
02:46 Where does the shady hardware typically come from?
02:59 Where does Strathberry produces their bags?
03:25 Are leather artisans paid well?
03:49 Is fast fashion treating their people ethically?
04:08 Will the Strathberry’s Mosaic Nano Bag pass the durability test?
04:18 Start of Dissection of Strathberry's Mosaic Nano Bag
04:34 Acetone test on Strathberry’s Mosaic Nano Bag
04:53 Hardware test of Strathberry’s Mosaic Nano Bag
05:13 Leather estimation of Strathberry’s Mosaic Nano Bag
05:40 Is investing in Strathberry’s Mosaic Nano Bag worth it?
05:55 Outro
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It’s crazy that you actually visited production centres on two continents to make this video!
I visited these manufacturers on separate trips that I was making for multiple reasons. I combined all the info in this video. So the trips were not for this video exclusively.
Would love to see a review of Paris based Sézane leather goods. Love..❤️ their designs but not sure about their quality.
Yes, please!
It is in the list but I haven't got to it yet. Hopefully soon
@@tanner.leatherstein Yay! Looking forward to it. Really appreciate your work Tanner! 🙏🏻❤️Thank You!
Yes I am interested in their chocolate croco Claude bag. Would like your comment on it.
@@tanner.leatherstein Looking forward to the review! I didn't notice all the flaws of my sezane cross body bag until I started watching your videos lol
Educating consumers in the way you do is such meaningful work, thank you so much 🙏
love to see COCCINELE and MULBERY bag review
Mulberry is soon to come. On top of my list and already been to their store in London and picked my item but waiting for scheduling it on the calendar.
great looking forward @tanner.leatherstein fanatic here from KSA xOxO
I am keen to hear what you think of Mulberry too, because I heard that their quality and designs have gone downhill since that Singapore property company bought the majority of its shares.
@@tanner.leatherstein YES! I cannot wait! I've always loved them. I met the founder, Roger Saul, many years ago and I live by the headquarters and Shepton Mallet factory :)
A friend of mine was walking on the NYC Cannal st one day with her real louis bag and got stopped by the tourists asking her where on Cannal st can they get her bag She was so mad and said :I bought my bag on *esluxy* .
More mid-priced bags please. Coccinelle, Furla, Arket and & Other stories (the last 2 are part of the H&M group but their higher price point brands). Thank you
Quality, quality and once again quality. I have a suede bag I bought in Camden Town, like 10 years ago. It was made by unknown designer, bought in a small booth shop. It cost like 30£. During there 10 years NOTHING happened to the bag. Leather - excellent quality, the golden elements are still golden:) This bag is a gem. Same with my leather, custom gloves I ordered in a small shop in Russia.
Brands are so overrated. Most of them is waste of money.
If you want good long lasting stuff, I would recommend smaller shops, artisans and new brands you know using real leather and you will get best value for your money
Just to add, maybe we will get any vlogs? I miss visiting/updating *esluxy* 's shopping with you guys!
Ok I have always been confused by the obsession with *gtdupe* bags and their practicality but this one is really cute!! Thanks for your blog.
I bought a bag from a second hand store near Hollywood that sells clothing and accessories used on movie/ tv shows. I got it because of the light summer color. It is still gorgeous and holding up 20 years later!
I just bought a strathbery east west mini because of your review. I have the same mentality that I am looking for a good quality and good design product not necessarily the world famous label.
Would love to see a dissection and review on Tory Burch Eleanor bag please
Tanner i really really really like your videos your videos are therapeutic 💗
Another great video!
Your videos have definitely help to ease the pressure of getting branded bags & gain better understanding what a quality bag is. Thanks for the educational videos always :)
I really love your taste and style always so chic. My faves would be the kkuwan leather backpack and the Swarovski pave diamond ring so gorg. Thank you for your recommendations.
What an excellent video! So informative and love that you share all this knowledge with us, the consumers!
I embrace these videos. I look forward to what’s coming next. I feel like this is a class on the knowledge of handbag. It’s funny because I always thought to myself as I’m getting ready to swipe my credit card 💳 to buy a bag, what did it cost to make it. I also wonder if the person making make it is paid properly.
I love your videos, love the insights and the detailed analysis you give on each bag that you dissect. Whilst it's been great watching the variety brands but most are European/American brand aside from that odd Il Bisonte that's popular in Japan. Have you considered looking beyond these brand to the likes of actual Japanese or Korean brands? Exampe like Hamano, Samantha Thavasa, Couronne, Joy Gryson etc.
Unfortunately 99% of these bags have structural problems:
1) most are not safe. No zippers, easy to open closures…magnetic or clasp closure…
2) the shape is often structurally not well thought in terms of weight and durability: the weight pulls on some part of the bag or on the flap button, or the bar pushes on one handle only leaving a mark after a few wears…..
Sadly almost all “designer or quality bags only work in very small size (where you can put only 2 grams inside).
Exceptions are the most classical shapes like Speedy, hobo, birkin, puzzle, bucket, crossbodys with the strap attached on the sides and not on the top.
You are right.I’ve actually lost my iphone 15 pro max on my celine bag.
Tanner thank-you so much for accepting my request you are the best!
Not done with the video yet, but I'd love to see more videos from you regarding bag and other leather goods recommendations!
Absolutely, that's one of the main goals to discover new brands worth checking
Been waiting for this dissection, awesome video and content! Keep up with the amazing work❤
Thank you and I will keep them coming. Now I enjoy content making as much as leathercrafting :)
Perception is everything, I remember saving up for my first LV and some coworkers automatically thought it was fake because I was a young black girl. At that point I really stopped caring what people's opinions were, people will always have their opinions based on how you look. After this I shopped in *esluxy* If you drive a Bentley and get out of the car with a fake Hermès, no one will question you.
Love your videos because of its unbiased opinion. Would love for you to dissect a luxury’ and well regarded brand from India - Hidesign. Especially their exotic (Ostrich leather) leather bags. These cost atleast 1/10th of the other so called luxury brands of the world
Fantastic information - really made me think about handbag choices.
Thank you!!! As always, appreciate the info!
Would love to see a review of leather brands worth it. I am just diving back into the world of leather. I’m so lost, there are SO many more brands to choose from today.
I love how in-depth and informative your videos are! Is there an updated Notion link for your brands guide by any chance? It returns "The page you are looking for cannot be found!"
The really sustainable product is the one we never throw away and give to our children. But there is a catch, you have to put a lot, a lot of effort to achieve that, especially in terms of design.
Yes, it takes much more to create a bag that will last
The reviews are so important as it’s informative and correct. We as consumers can make better choices in buying quality that stands the rest of time, we’re as vegan leather will end up in the land field
Great video as usual, the volume and style of background music is a bit distracting in this particular video.
I like what you are doing 👍🏻💪🏻Coccinelle review please
Love to see a review of songmont luna bag... Thanks for the Chanel ❤
Would love a review of anything from Ashland leather in Chicago from you. Would like your insight on their awesome products especially the leather they use.
Please do one on Lalage Beaumont and American leather Co.
new subs here, glad I found you on Facebook , and I don’t buy luxury and im glad I can’t afford to buy it hahaha
I would love to see a dissection of a Pegai bag!
I have done a couple before. It is on Instagram account I believe
i love you so much! I recently just found your kkuwan and i’m in love!! Your videos are so fun and you energy is just MWAH! keep living your life
Thanks very much for all the advise so far! May I ask for your recommendations for a good leather belt for men? Thank you.
I really like strathberry, love your videos
Would love for you to do video on Toccotoscano, bag is reasonably priced and really durable, just curious about the quality of leather :)
Looks like good quality, mid range brands are the way to go. Gonna get that Strathberry bag now 😂
Why do you not have more followers?!?! This is valuable information!
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you find the information valuable. I'm working hard to reach more people, so your support means a lot.
Ok I have always been confused by the obsession with *gtdupe* bags and their practicality but this one is really cute!! Thanks for your blog.
Thank you, I need this
Great video!
I love your videos! Thanks to you I was confident to buy Polene bag, because I really want my bags to last long (And I'm extreame user, not taking the best care of them)
Glad to hear that. Appreciate your support
Question - if the heavy finish on leather is also plastic, wouldn't it break down over time? In what ways is it better than an entirely plastic bag? Love your videos!
I been researching larger bags or totes lately for when I am able to back to work in about 18 months. A lot of well known luxury brands, madewell for mid-range and lastly Kattee from Amazon to represent nice budget price point for leather. I will bring up S-zone on Amazon as I bought one of those for my daughter and she hasn't destroyed it yet after 5 years.
I know little about leather working so I wonder what your opinion on those pieces would be. Ask me about garment design and construction and I can answer all questions with confidence. I design and sew most of my clothes. Now if people would stop coming to me to get a $2,000 suit for less than Walmart prices, my world would be quiet.
Would you do a video on random shops in Italy selling leather bags between Eur 50-200 price point? I wonder if they are actually real, good leather! Thank you so much Tanner! :)
Hi! I love watching ur vlog …. So what brand in Paris that u can buy a quality bag for less?
I would love if you can review Patricia Nash bags. They always say they are made from top grain leather and they show the hides when they present it. Thank you.
Great work, thank you! Videos like this have made me stop looking at fast fashion. Not worth it when you get only a few wears of out something and then it is garbage. Yes, this goes for purses and clothing. You can look at something and know it won't survive a wash! Why add to the landfills and waste your money?
Thank you for sharing your insights. I couldn't agree more.
Tanner you have to do dissect row margaux bag they are so famous nowadays people call row margaux "hermes replacement" i would love to get your opinion on row margaux
Great video! Always follow your videos and have made my purchases accordingly. I have been looking for a small/mid sized wallet under $300 bracket, would you suggest going for Strathberry, Polene, or any other alternative with same look and feel (as well as price point) I am probably missing on? Thanks in advance :)
Buy from Tanner’s own company, PEGAI. I have purchased twice and the quality is outstanding! ❤
@annstevens5136 Thank you so much for your amazing feedback and support! Appreciate it!
@@tanner.leathersteinPlease make more style or bigger version of the crossbody bag, same style as Evelyne. Thanks!
thank you for making videos like these! 🩵 you helped me learn my role in sustainability as a consumer :) i'm sure companies are hearing what you're saying since your reviews are greatly affecting how we view leather craftmanship nowadays (me (22), my friends, my 13 yr old sister, and even my 70 yr old grandma watches your vids. literally ppl from every generation listen to your reviews
Sir, would you consider reviewing an Indian brand called Gioia. They are fairly new as a brand just stated around pandemic.
Have you ever considered doing a comparison between high end leather watch straps and aftermarket watch straps. As a Watch collector, I find it unbelievable that I can purchase a watch strap aftermarket for around $40 that resembles a watch strap from a high end brand which would be some times 10 times the cost. Thank you.
Thank you so much!
You're so welcome!
Please do mulberry iconic bayswater. Nvt older style bag compared to the newer model of bayswater . Thank you @
Could you also review Cocinelle?
My wife has the same strathberry in black
Had a chance to encounter a Chanel mini flap bag and the lamb skin was impressive to the touch. Still would not pay $5K for the bag though.
Thank you dear for taking us along. Can't wait what the kkuwan queen picked up at Fendi
Tanner can u suggest some pegai bags that i can buy
Thank you
Hello. Can you please do Verafied New York? Thank you.
please review basile
Could you make a video comparing real leather with faux leather ? How many people could even tell the difference ? There’s been a lot of innovation with fake leather, pushed by the car industry in particular.
Please review Carbotti and Mark Cross!!!!!!
Can you do a The Row Margaux bag. My lady wants to see if she should get it or just find a dupe.
Will check it out. haven't seen it before
@@tanner.leatherstein Although I have designer bags, for that particular one, it's very expensive and thus got a suede dupe.
Greetings from Los Angeles
Thank you so much
Thank you too!
could you review Coccinelle bags pls?
Can you make one in Tory Burch Eleaanor Satchel?
Have you reviewed Patricia Nash purses?
Please do Lalage Beaumont bags
Thank you for your informativ videos and all the research you are doing! Can you please remove the background music or lower the volume? It will be easier to keep the focus on what you are sharing!
Thank you for the feedback. We will do that in the next video.
I'm afraid I have to disagree with this comment. I actually liked the music. It made me focus on his words and the information he was sharing. With the music, it feels more engaging and dynamic.
I like the music too.
Your new subscriber here. Not sure if you heard of bennett winch from London, wondering how is their leather quality. Would be great if you can do a review on their wallet
Hello! Welcome to my channel! Bennett Winch is actually on my list. While I can't confirm when I'll feature them in a video review, rest assured that I'll be exploring all the options on my list. Your suggestion and support are truly appreciated!
@@tanner.leatherstein thank you so much for your response, i will await patiently and hopefully one day I get to see it. Till then stay safe and take care. Continue with these awesome videos
Can you review Métier please ?
Dior review please 🥺
Hopefully soon
Could you review BASILE?
Imagine,, Tanner walks in to a luxury store to buy a bag, the SA might be thinking "wow, the receiver of this bag must be so lucky" without knowing, he's gonna disect it 😂
Tanner, you have a shop in Tx?
We wanna to know how you have so much money to buy all these bags, or if in fact some of these brands pay you to do this, I really liked your videos, just answer me, thank you!
Is there any brand for men’s wallets and or shoes that does the same as Strathberry?
Could you review HAMMITT?
✨Please do a Poléne update! ✨ The customer service reviews and quality issues lately is holding me back from purchasing 🙏
Gee…Tanner Leatherstein is one hell of a name
Is Tanner Manila your shop? Its a shop in the Philippines all leather.
His shop is Pegai.
@bec215h.7 Thanks for the i nfo
Where's your ascent gone?
Could you view some Australian brands like Oroton and M&S?
Both brands are on my list! I am not sure when I'll do a review of them but hopefully soon!
@@tanner.leatherstein omg you’re awesome! Thank you 🎈
@@tanner.leatherstein oh wait M&S I meant Maison de Sabre. The brand is very proud of their Australian craftsmanship. They claimed’Our products are crafted from premium full-grain leather sourced exclusively from Gold Rated European tanneries. We use the world's most sustainable leather tanning process, the DriTan™ method, and our entire leather production process is dedicated to conserving resources, minimising waste, and supporting sustainable industry standards.’ Hope you’ll have a look at this brand if it’s not already on your list 😊
@@chubbymonkeyd6141
Thanks for the info! First time I heard of the store. Love their saddle bag. Do you own one?
@@joys320 Saddle is new, I don’t have one. I have a sling bag in Bondi and a camera bag. The leather feels so premium and has a better finish than a Poloan bag I have. I want to get a tote bag when they have new colours release!
Me kicking myself for not buying Strathberry when it first came out! I just didn't trust that they were real leather 😑💀
In the text, Strathberry actually said that their leather was from BOTH Spanish and Italian LWG-certified tanneries. And capitalism isn't the problem as much as much as other issues when it comes to the craftsmen not getting rich.
And it isn't capitalism that's the problem as much as greed.
Yes, I talked to the team and they mentioned the majority of the leathers are coming from 2 tanneries in Spain and I visited both of them. Perhaps they have some additional leathers coming from Italy.
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OR if some ladies prefer not to pay 500$ for such bag, they maybe should start a new hobby: leathercrafting 😂
How many heart attacks has Tanner's methodology caused among women?
Hopefully none 😂
If someone sell shit covered in plastic bag with name LV, Channel on it people will que in to buy those...
Amei todas as bolsas lindas e de muito bom gosto.Parabens #kkuwan 😘😘😘
Ilia kvalito ne estas malsupera al tiuj grandaj luksaj varoj. La fortikeco kaj atento al detaloj rivalas kun la originalaj dezajnistsakoj kaj mi ne povas kredi kiom mi ?paris. ?i estas la perfekta akcesora?o por iu ajn moda knabino! Mi certas, ke mi rea?etos iujn aliajn stilojn kaj kolorojn ? #kkuwan por kongrui kun miaj vesta?oj kaj ?uoj!
New friend here sending may full suppor #kkuwan
I really love your taste and style always so chic. My faves would be the kkuwan leather backpack and the Swarovski pave diamond ring so gorg. Thank you for your recommendations.