What Are People Wearing In New York's RICHEST Neighborhoods

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  • What Are People Wearing In New York's RICHEST Neighborhood. This week we're in Carnegie Hill, Upper East Side to try to see what the 1% are wearing. is it all brand names? Or are they also shopping Zara and thrifted? Is it a mix of both? Or are there brands that we may not have heard of? I also lightly touch on topics of social class, happiness, and how to find quality clothes.
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  • @CynicalDuchess
    @CynicalDuchess  Před 2 lety +522

    Hello Upper East Siders,
    this is what Gossip Girl really be wearing XD
    XOXO,
    Cynical Duchess
    aka Batsheva

  • @CynicalDuchess
    @CynicalDuchess  Před 2 lety +4045

    One thing I noticed is that people in Carnegie Hill were not wearing expensive well known brands. However, the clothes they were wearing, even if just sweat pants, were all stellar quality, and could even be around $500 (like those aviator nation sweat pants). This definitely opens up a conversation about who Gucci and Chanel are actually marketing to, and what is truly a marker of status in this day and age.

    • @decnijfkris3706
      @decnijfkris3706 Před 2 lety +113

      interesting analysis. Apparently clothes won't mark much a status in these days. That was different in the 80ies. It is a fact, all high fashion brands are looking for new customers (see the mini bags). Do ordinary people also frequent the expensive upper part of NYC just to get the smell of the cooking pot without really eating out of it. Again some decades ago, at least in my city,, ordianary people went window shopping in weekends and highly bought a waffle or a cup of coffee. What then is the sense of all those expesive shops in costly city quarters. (the rent is enormous) I hear fall a couple of times the brand name Zara....what does that say about Zara?

    • @sjgee4309
      @sjgee4309 Před 2 lety +261

      It's a fact that most people buying the obvious logo'd designer items are middle class...usually on the lower tier of middle class.

    • @decnijfkris3706
      @decnijfkris3706 Před 2 lety +17

      @@sjgee4309 is that something you just find out or do you have proof of that?

    • @southernhippie9058
      @southernhippie9058 Před 2 lety +315

      A lot of rich people actually buy good quality and then wear it for 20 years. Why do you think they are rich?  They rarely waste their money on crap that won't last.

    • @alexmedrano5603
      @alexmedrano5603 Před 2 lety +5

      @@southernhippie9058 I guess I'm different I've had so many fast fashion pieces that I still have since middle school and there still holding up most of my stuff was from Kohls, Sears, Ross, tj max since that's what I had around, I've only had one bad experience and that was from my first H&M purchase I got 3 basic tees and those things lasted a week no joke it was bad

  • @jessiejoseph1093
    @jessiejoseph1093 Před 2 lety +2724

    None of these folks came off as snobby, I dig the vibe. Faux fur, upcycled fashion, reclaiming vintage treasures, a thoughtful bunch.

    • @CynicalDuchess
      @CynicalDuchess  Před 2 lety +250

      no they definitely weren't snobby! every person who agreed to be on camera were incredibly kind. I'm talking about the 50+ rejections off camera haha (some of whom were nice, some of whom were not)

    • @jessiejoseph1093
      @jessiejoseph1093 Před 2 lety +35

      @@CynicalDuchess Well, you were lovely and I am sorry if some peeps were not cool. It is a weird time to be human in America. But you you showed us what is hip! Thank you!

    • @juliohernandez5230
      @juliohernandez5230 Před 2 lety +18

      the snobby ones are usually the most insecure

    • @Paola-jf2qf
      @Paola-jf2qf Před 2 lety +29

      Weathly people are smart about money and tend to buy high quality pieces that will last throughout the years rather than buying things to stay on trend. So they won't be wastful with money to make it last.
      There are a lot of famous athletes, celebrities who wanted to part of that flex culture that are now broke.

    • @Mahalakshmi-Khan
      @Mahalakshmi-Khan Před 2 lety +8

      Yeah because there is a camera on front of them. Lets see how they treat others when there is no camera.

  • @diane4968
    @diane4968 Před 2 lety +724

    I got chills when the girl at 5:47 gave her answer “peace” for some reason. I love her style and energy.

    • @honeysluiced
      @honeysluiced Před 2 lety +9

      it's actually 5:40

    • @noble604
      @noble604 Před rokem +5

      Yes - it was so beautiful and didn’t sound like a Miss America answer. It sounded like she really really really meant it!

    • @calicojungle4983
      @calicojungle4983 Před rokem

      Want/wish but MONEY can't buy. Peace out

    • @harveyspecter1855
      @harveyspecter1855 Před rokem +3

      All Muslims say it. It's ironic that they say peace and yet their community does the exact opposite in middle east and south Asia. Actually everywhere.

    • @strixthebasiliskandhalfphoenix
      @strixthebasiliskandhalfphoenix Před rokem +19

      @@harveyspecter1855 you might have had rough personal experiences i believe but labeling everyone the same is just plane rude and ignorant,, i mean thats unfair to the good souls.. there good people among the community aswell. i know alot personally soo...

  • @pandannep
    @pandannep Před 2 lety +2176

    As they say, money talks and wealth whispers. I think we've been so conditioned to think that being decked out in the well-known designer brands is synonymous with wealth when in reality, it can mean incorporating basic pieces from "low-end" brands with high-quality pieces from lesser-advertised ones. Wonderful video as always!

    • @amivlogsmx
      @amivlogsmx Před 2 lety +9

      High quality. True. More artisan and hand made stuff yes

    • @joelprince4170
      @joelprince4170 Před 2 lety +13

      Pandannep money talks and wealth whispers. I need to use that myself Besides Ain't nobody trying to get rodded.

    • @stardustring
      @stardustring Před 2 lety +1

      Exactly

    • @betalhimasres4703
      @betalhimasres4703 Před 2 lety +4

      Who’s “we”? Being decked out screams tacky, tasteless, poor, insecure

    • @mi3helle707
      @mi3helle707 Před 2 lety

      💯

  • @cloisterene
    @cloisterene Před 2 lety +416

    "Peace" that really touched my heart because she seemed so sincere and thoughtful when she said it.

    • @AmandaVieiraMamaesouCult
      @AmandaVieiraMamaesouCult Před 2 lety +25

      I got that too. Made me think of what she's going through

    • @hopeking37
      @hopeking37 Před 2 lety +10

      Same , I wanted to cry . She is going through something u can tell

    • @shahrukhkhan8307
      @shahrukhkhan8307 Před 2 lety +31

      most Muslims will say that, I can assure you. We deal with a lot and we just need peace.

    • @fandangofanful
      @fandangofanful Před 2 lety +9

      @@shahrukhkhan8307 May Allah As-Salam grant you peace and contentment in this world and the next.

    • @shahrukhkhan8307
      @shahrukhkhan8307 Před 2 lety +6

      @@fandangofanful Ameen. Thank you so much, this means a lot.

  • @camtra18
    @camtra18 Před 2 lety +267

    My mom was a nanny amongst the "1 percent" for about 15 years, yes the nanny knows everything but says nothing. Anyway, none of the people she worked for in Manhattan or in California were ever flashy, very understated in their clothing.

    • @rawgab4439
      @rawgab4439 Před rokem +1

      If you have it ....there is no need to show off ;)

  • @otherryan
    @otherryan Před 2 lety +902

    Loving how a lot of people incorporated the high-low wardrobe -- you don't need everything to be super nice / expensive / designer in order to make a nice outfit. Splurging on the pieces that you really like and will get the most value out of makes them that much more special, and helps you appreciate them more too (imo). Also I am really digging those Doc Marten x CDG shoes that Alex was wearing!

    • @CynicalDuchess
      @CynicalDuchess  Před 2 lety +37

      definitely agree. except you should check how much some of those sweat pants and deceivingly normal looking jackets were LOL

  • @natashaamortensen
    @natashaamortensen Před 2 lety +1262

    Ohhh it's so interesting to see how people weren't completely decked out in designer brands and flaunting their wealth, but instead gravitated towards wearing really high quality and well fitted looks that are really classy and show wealth in a more understated way. Definitely love that there was also a lot of more affordable brands featured too!! Also super curious how you were able to tell who some of the richer people were just by seeing them on the street??

    • @CynicalDuchess
      @CynicalDuchess  Před 2 lety +22

      I'll DM you haha

    • @natashaamortensen
      @natashaamortensen Před 2 lety +3

      @@CynicalDuchess haha ok amazing 😂

    • @nj1624
      @nj1624 Před 2 lety +34

      Yes this is what we do👍👍 TIP:: Never display your wealth loudly ALWAYS.... discreetly........it works every time

    • @x_slaughotto_x3129
      @x_slaughotto_x3129 Před 2 lety +41

      @@nj1624 It would also be impractical to do that (show wealth) in a place like New York, I would be scared I would get robbed. Especially since NYC is mostly walking.

    • @CamilaSaurus
      @CamilaSaurus Před 2 lety +6

      @@CynicalDuchess I’m curious too! Are they all from specific neighborhoods?

  • @MegaGardennia
    @MegaGardennia Před 2 lety +367

    I love New York City for it’s diversity. Everyone has his own fashion style and they all look amazing.

    • @stardustring
      @stardustring Před 2 lety +8

      Absolutely. One of my favorite things about New York is the diversity. I've been living here seventeen years now. Originally from California.

    • @belindabillingsley1719
      @belindabillingsley1719 Před 2 lety +5

      Me too. I'm from Ohio, but my aunt lived in New York over 50 years; so, when I'd go visit I'd become a New Yorker❣ I would love to live there if I could afford it.

    • @belindabillingsley1719
      @belindabillingsley1719 Před 2 lety +2

      @@stardustring Lucky you 👍

  • @dayglodoggy
    @dayglodoggy Před 2 lety +49

    Wolf Sanctuary Sweatshirt girl's hair was the real giveaway that she's rich rich.

  • @SilVia-hs2kb
    @SilVia-hs2kb Před 2 lety +234

    Most New Yorkers have a quirky vibe going on, as in its neither this or that. Like they raided a thrift store and their grandmas closet for most of their clothes. Its probably the only area of the country that its super expensive to live in but people's #1 goal isn't to look rich , glamorous or sexy, but to look interesting.

    • @Threedogsandacat
      @Threedogsandacat Před 2 lety +27

      I grew up in Main Line Philadelphia. Def. Old Money. Most people took a lot of pride in bargains. I moved to Northern Virginia. All the "rich" people wanted to wear designer wear to show off. After several years hanging out with nouveau rich, I moved back to PA. Two weeks ago we had new cabinets installed. One of the guys (60 year old male) who came to install has the biggest yacht in the neighborhood. He works to keep busy. Around lunch time, he goes to his "meetings".....He goes home to take a nap. You will find him shopping in Walmart and will never know he is loaded. Never judge a book by its cover.

    • @AmandaBabyyyyy
      @AmandaBabyyyyy Před 2 lety +5

      @@Threedogsandacat I love this comment, it’s so true! I waited tables and bartended for 20 years and have talked to thousands and thousands of people. It was such a valuable experience bc it taught me how to talk to all kinds of different people, with different interests and backgrounds, and it also taught me that we’re really all the same at the end of the day, regardless of class or stereotype. It’s a truly humbling realization 🖤

    • @ANDJELINA
      @ANDJELINA Před 2 lety +9

      @@Threedogsandacat love that he works because he wants too, probably for the social contact and to not get bored.

    • @christybradley9471
      @christybradley9471 Před 2 lety +2

      @@Threedogsandacat I’m from the main line too! Such humility for such a wealthy place. I’m very proud of the values I learned there.

    • @stardustring
      @stardustring Před 2 lety

      Yes!!!

  • @mirzar8695
    @mirzar8695 Před 2 lety +15

    The way she says “peace” was just not casual. Wasnt generic tone. It was deep.

  • @Leah
    @Leah Před rokem +10

    Here is why many people turn down the interview: smart people who are wealthy realize that they can be an easy target for someone looking to open a lawsuit on them, or target them another way. While being kind, they politely turn down an interview based on a possible threat or publicizing their likeness.
    Edit: most wealthy people do not want to be famous

  • @imlizzie9628
    @imlizzie9628 Před 2 lety +43

    When she said the glasses that were 10 years old were vintage…

  • @matev4786
    @matev4786 Před 2 lety +163

    I live on the upper east side.
    No one wears showy labeled clothing, it’s very understated. Most ppl are private & don’t want to be filmed + when we’re outside (especially in winter) we have somewhere to be & don’t have time to stop.

    • @gelitrippingkiddo5907
      @gelitrippingkiddo5907 Před 2 lety +1

      Yeah. It’s difficult to find anybody dressed gaudily

    • @shanhover5080
      @shanhover5080 Před 2 lety +3

      i think this video shows all of that, thanks lol

    • @tula1433
      @tula1433 Před rokem +1

      If you’re single and straight I’m interested haha ashjerz 👻

    • @pepsiq11965
      @pepsiq11965 Před 6 měsíci

      100% correct

  • @Ana-gk1my
    @Ana-gk1my Před 2 lety +54

    the teenagers seem so wholesome tbh
    VERY honorable mention to the sir at 07:00 from West Village with the very good humour and that aged like fine wine clearly. "you do not hire robert redford, you partner with robert redford"
    this is the first video i watch from you btw and i loved it 💕

  • @stardustring
    @stardustring Před 2 lety +84

    I live in New York. Been here for 17 years. I just love the style in New York. Everyone has their own unique style. I love walking down the streets of New York and seeing all the fashion.

  • @losteezy
    @losteezy Před 2 lety +7

    Estella at 1:25…. STUNNNNNNNING. her facial structure is insane.

  • @darlinspaces
    @darlinspaces Před 2 lety +70

    Something I learned as a NYer is the use of muted colours and accessories that look fun and artsy. I havent lived there is almost 20 years but I still use gray and beige as a base in year long styles and it somehow looks more expensive than it actually is

  • @gwena9043
    @gwena9043 Před 2 lety +875

    idk but ppl in the comment section saying that old money is ✨understated and humble✨ while new money is shallow and loud rubs me the wrong way... both buy up all the couture gowns and vintage archival pieces anyway 🤡. We shouldnt be so quick to praise the 1% for wearing simple clothes, for 'being practical', and for wanting to appear 'normal' yet doing so with "quiet elegance". It's highly elitist and furthers the notion that poor people can make tons of money but will never truly be classy. It's almost a way to discredit social mobility. I swear yall only praise ~wealthy~ people for wearing uniqlo but when middle-class people do it, it's "basic" and "boring". 🤷🏻‍♀️

    • @nj1624
      @nj1624 Před 2 lety +14

      Well if there's any consolation my country is 5%😁😁😁 but I get what you are saying. Basically the 1% or the 5% don't want the attention only for special occasions...maybe😬😬😬 But "the loud ones" will put on a Black Gucci sweater, a green Dior saddle bag 🙄, a Balenciaga sneakers and a bright orange LV cap (courtesy of Virgil ♥️) to walk down the road to by tea. Sigh!!!!

    • @elsewhereheld
      @elsewhereheld Před 2 lety +118

      also the fact the old money comes from so much exploitation ✨

    • @aoutsky
      @aoutsky Před 2 lety +88

      Well said. Old money was built through labor exploitation and other shady practices. Their mansions are built on the backs of slavery. There is literally nothing great about 'old money'.

    • @milkandspice1074
      @milkandspice1074 Před 2 lety

      @@nj1624 what country are you in with a 5%?

    • @nj1624
      @nj1624 Před 2 lety +1

      @@milkandspice1074 lol not to give too much away it is in the Caribbean.... And the 5% loves to hide 🤐🤐🤐🤐🤐🤐

  • @edennis8578
    @edennis8578 Před rokem +13

    Advice from clothing researcher John T. Molloy years ago: if you want to learn how to recognize quality clothing, you have to actually go into high-end stores and examine the clothes. The feel, the colors, the construction, etc. There's no substitute for that experience.

  • @scarletred8888
    @scarletred8888 Před 2 lety +437

    Great video! I loved that everyone was wearing quite relaxed comfortable styles. No super trendy recognizable brands- maybe thats what money really buys, - security - not needing to make a statement about what you can afford.

    • @CynicalDuchess
      @CynicalDuchess  Před 2 lety +79

      I feel like once you have a certain amount of money, you just don't need to show it off, because you stop needing to prove yourself to anyone, especially old money, where in their circles, the family name probably speaks for itself. That being said, some of those comfortable clothes were deceptively expensive. that mackage coat was over $1,000 for instance haha

    • @BeTheChange99
      @BeTheChange99 Před 2 lety +2

      I mean 'eat the rich' is real

    • @myhappygecko2895
      @myhappygecko2895 Před 2 lety +19

      @@CynicalDuchess Anything thats cashmere is expensive and if its all wool.. and a lot of them were wearing wool and cashmere, which is excellent in the winter because it breaths far better then the plastic clothing which is warm but doesn't breath well. Also in general, most affluent people I know don't put it on parade and will for example not wear their most expensive things unless they are on vacation or in specific locations, wouldn't wear that stuff on the street. It's more new money who buys the showy stuff (aside from purses, for whatever reason purses are a big thing for everyone). It's more in their jewelry if you can spot real jewelry that I find is one of the bigger indicators but I don't mean the classics all the vloggers/instamodels get.

    • @alphaomega17
      @alphaomega17 Před 2 lety

      @@CynicalDuchess I have known of someone who got kicked out of an establishment because he looked like a hobo. That is not classy and definitely not of well repute

    • @MM-qz9bl
      @MM-qz9bl Před 2 lety +1

      omg, so shallow "great video".....this tells you everything....

  • @chelseabunker2391
    @chelseabunker2391 Před 2 lety +70

    The man that you went into Tiffany’s with was great! Very friendly and very well dressed.

    • @ajohonly3721
      @ajohonly3721 Před 2 lety +9

      Ryan 😍 yes I thought so too he’s was on point

  • @maytc2011
    @maytc2011 Před rokem +4

    I go to a university with kids from the 1% and they wear patagonia, lululemon, and vineyard vines. Stuff you can get used online for $30, so I have no problem fitting in.

  • @agaem9081
    @agaem9081 Před 2 lety +41

    'i dress up my dog for a living' is such a flex

  • @kamanama3671
    @kamanama3671 Před 2 lety +13

    The girl with the wolf conservation sweatshirt on
    is stunning.

  • @AnonymousBlackGirl
    @AnonymousBlackGirl Před 2 lety +138

    "I dress up my dog for a living." That's the American dream right there.

  • @tinakevic5082
    @tinakevic5082 Před 2 lety +17

    their pants may be from Zara, but when I see a van cleef & arpels necklace, I know who I'm dealing with.

  • @myBquest
    @myBquest Před 2 lety +9

    I've noticed that with wealthy people on a casual day, you will usually catch the most expensive items to be their shoes, bags and lastly their coats, not necessarily the rest of their clothes.
    I know someone who's very wealthy and buys expensive shoes so that she can keep on wearing them for years.

  • @vav2868
    @vav2868 Před 2 lety +75

    Seems that Zara unites both rich and poor

    • @ZosiaSamosiaOo
      @ZosiaSamosiaOo Před 2 lety +10

      Zara to me is just expensive fast fashion so it makes sense

  • @iamscoliosisgirl
    @iamscoliosisgirl Před 2 lety +195

    I love that they also wear Zara and Uniqlo. they have great basics and very comfy (Uniqlo) and these are the brands that I can afford right now. also I wanted to wear coats and cashmere for style but not possible as I live in a tropical country 😂

    • @bella-zk6sy
      @bella-zk6sy Před rokem

      the stuff I've gotten from uniqlo have lasted me forever, and they're so comfy I don't want to donate them just yet. I think if they ever get to that point, they wouldn't even be fit to be donated bc of how worn they would be.

  • @Dashomin
    @Dashomin Před 2 lety +52

    I can say my experience living there a lot of people wear MAX MARA now a lot of people don’t know the brand max Mara compared to Gucci, Prada, etc but a lot of the clothes from max Mara is more expensive especially their coats plus it doesnt show their logo in the clothing which is nice and the reason why there is so many people wearing max Mara is because the quality of the fabrics compared to a brand like Gucci, Alexander wang etc. Fun facts LV, Gucci, prada, Celine is not what most people think is expensive but brands like Giambattista Valli,Jada Dubai,Azzedine Alaia, and brands like Ermenegildo Zegna Bespoke and other most people havent heard before because there is no logo and sometimes you need to have an wait list for one of the suits made

    • @CynicalDuchess
      @CynicalDuchess  Před 2 lety +8

      I love Max Mara! so chic and understated

    • @Dashomin
      @Dashomin Před 2 lety +1

      @@CynicalDuchess yep especially the fabric and quality :D

    • @gwena9043
      @gwena9043 Před 2 lety +3

      could you recommend other similar brands? or a resource where I could find such brands? a book or blog perhaps? :))

    • @Dashomin
      @Dashomin Před 2 lety +4

      @@gwena9043 emm i dont know a book or blog about this but I do know that brands like coach, prada etc have clothes made in the same factory with the exact same material and look exactly the same like a simple white t-shirt but at the very end, they were given different tags and different logos. Sometimes they would add some details on it to differentiate the clothing but that doesnt change the fact the materials are exactly the same yet the same white Tshirt From prada would cost differently at coach ( A big price difference) . Another example is Kylie Jenner’s makeup line is in the same company as colourpop and for some products the color and formula is the exact the same yet there is such a different price differences and not because the product is different because it has the exact same formula but just because the product is labeled with a different brand.

    • @helena3631
      @helena3631 Před 2 lety

      Max Mara has some good stuff and Loro paina too

  • @samanthakwait8782
    @samanthakwait8782 Před 2 lety +96

    I’m personally still stuck in the 2010s fashion because I became a mom and stopped caring about trends. With that being said, all these people’s clothes remind me of the late 90s and early 2000s super casual style. I should get on that trend lol

    • @KraZvEgGyBuRgEr
      @KraZvEgGyBuRgEr Před 2 lety +9

      Yes late 90s - early 2000s styles have made a comeback. I too feel like a lot of my stuff is still very 2010s but when you think about it it’s not that long ago so who cares lol. I miss the early 2010s fashion even tho I hear a lot of ppl hate it lol.

    • @coffeebean86
      @coffeebean86 Před 2 lety +1

      Same here- still dressing like 2014 lol

    • @NaomiSwanson
      @NaomiSwanson Před 2 lety +1

      Oh no not 2010, my worst years haha

    • @samanthakwait8782
      @samanthakwait8782 Před 2 lety +2

      @@NaomiSwanson same! Some things I wore were so cringe lol

    • @ayatoculus
      @ayatoculus Před rokem

      don't worry, 10 year cycle type deal. soon 2010s will be making its comeback - in fact it already kind of is! we're seeing a resurgence in tumblr aesthetics

  • @racheld6476
    @racheld6476 Před 2 lety +33

    Such a great video!! I loved the questions you asked… and the responses, especially the gentleman in the grey sweater who worked with Mr. Redford.

  • @ashfoyowa6689
    @ashfoyowa6689 Před 2 lety +129

    The Muslim girl looks the best. Absolutely gorgeous.

    • @CynicalDuchess
      @CynicalDuchess  Před 2 lety +14

      agreed, so beautiful

    • @sophiegriffin8351
      @sophiegriffin8351 Před 2 lety +7

      Love her sandal heels but she probably caught a cold 🥶

    • @rahnuma11
      @rahnuma11 Před 2 lety +14

      I love her answer...peace...which is the root meaning of the word Islam!!!

    • @mrs.hellhound0936
      @mrs.hellhound0936 Před 2 lety +2

      @@sophiegriffin8351 haha yeap. İ also have hijap. İ fell cold too 😁

  • @aann7132
    @aann7132 Před 2 lety +101

    Jocelyn wearing her mother’s coat and scarf really just touched my heart. Sentimental items are always worth the most, no matter how much or how little they cost.
    LOVED this video! Bravo!

    • @SRBOMBONICA86
      @SRBOMBONICA86 Před rokem

      I also wear my late mom's scarfs,she had tone of them ,I love them

  • @avantinagral
    @avantinagral Před 2 lety +263

    Love this video so much! Can't imagine the amount of time it must have taken to get folks to agree to filming this with you, so proud of you 💜💗

    • @CynicalDuchess
      @CynicalDuchess  Před 2 lety +16

      Thank you Avanti!! it was hard work but absolutely worth it

  • @i123456987654
    @i123456987654 Před 2 lety +11

    that true love answer was relatable...i liked the health and peace ones as well

  • @nltebbs
    @nltebbs Před 2 lety +37

    for me one thing I would want that money can't buy would have to be Estella's hair! the volume and the way it falls omfg

  • @Nina-ox6ro
    @Nina-ox6ro Před 2 lety +14

    I grew up with my father working in LA and Hollywood a lot for his job in entertainment and literally the SECOND the in shape 60 year old awesome dude started talking I was like "He's in entertainment." There's just such a funny, identifiable way so many New York based, Hollywood commuting types talk and act and I love it. Made me feel fuzzy and nostalgic. Actually a lot of this did, like the girls outside their school. I almost went to Dwight before we changed paths and didn't move into NYC full-time and I could have seen what those girls looked like with my eyes closed lol. 15 years on, high school girls are the same.
    My experience with fashion in the upper upper class parts of Manhattan tends to be more geared toward pieces handed down in families, vintage shoppers, and expensive luxury brands that aren't like THIS SHIRT IS FROM GUCCI obvious. There's a certain rich where everyone is tailored in nice outfits and look put together but wouldn't be caught dead in anything with logos all over it. A lot of extremely expensive accessories, but still, not always the ones with the huge logos or monogrammed prints. Kind of like, "I know I'm rich, everyone I know knows I'm rich, I honestly really don't care if you think I am or not. My apartment has two floors."
    Also, went to rehab (yes, life went sideways for me for a while) with an ULTRA rich city kid (I lived in CT and a lot of city dwellers would come in for rehab)...I mean probably one of the richest people I've ever interacted with (he was BIG angry at his parents for only allowing him access to his checking account and taking his savings and credit cards away because of his heroin habit...and that account had "only, like, 300k in it". He dressed like a homeless person while wearing thousand dollar plus outfits...and it wasn't the heroin, that was the style at his school and in his friend group. Literally left rehab one evening, had his driver pick him up with his girlfriend in the back with syringe ready, went to a fashion show, got into a fight with Lindsay Lohan, came back the next day with a bruise and his tail between his legs. Lived a life so few will ever experience, and he was still miserable.
    The woman in the headscarf and full silk was beyond chic and I hope you and the Tiffany's guy are dating now. Thanks for reading my first novel.

  • @trishhobbsphillips3164
    @trishhobbsphillips3164 Před 2 lety +163

    Good things DO come to those who wait! You got some great interviews, and captured some outstanding outfits, in this episode. I know it was hard work, but it sure paid off in the end. Thank you!

    • @CynicalDuchess
      @CynicalDuchess  Před 2 lety +4

      thank you Trish

    • @marthasuarez2895
      @marthasuarez2895 Před 2 lety

      Read a book instead… This is so shallow girl

    • @trishhobbsphillips3164
      @trishhobbsphillips3164 Před 2 lety +5

      @@marthasuarez2895 awwww, bless your heart. I’m actually an attorney so I read plenty! But thank you for your concern friend. ✌️

    • @Hassan..eldeeb.7
      @Hassan..eldeeb.7 Před rokem

      @@trishhobbsphillips3164 yeah bless your heart ♥ too beautiful ⚘️🌹❤️

  • @NoneYa-pg6dk
    @NoneYa-pg6dk Před 2 lety +23

    All I know is that I’ll never be that rich unless something dramatic in my life happens. Wear what you want to wear. Be who you are. I have my own bias on first appearance but I still give people chances to get to know them.

  • @shariabdul
    @shariabdul Před 2 lety +26

    You should stop by Williamsburg next time!!! Loved the ‘2 cashmere sweater guy’ 😅 his energy was great!

  • @horsedyntehehe4089
    @horsedyntehehe4089 Před 2 lety +13

    to the woman that said money can’t buy her a true love, i hope she is doing well

  • @myrnamarlelopez1987
    @myrnamarlelopez1987 Před 2 lety +10

    I work with very rich families in Manhattan & one thing I noticed they don't use Gucci, Dior & some other brands that "shouts". They prefer very eclusive & expensive brands l only known to their circles.For casual use they wear Gap, J Crrew, Urban Decay, Zara to name a few. True rich people in Manhattan are not conscious of designer brands but more of quality. These people have a trained eyes & feel for quality. It's only people who are "trying hard to belong" are the most conscious of designers.

  • @user-lp7fc4iq3u
    @user-lp7fc4iq3u Před rokem +3

    I go to school a block away from the place u were filming on the UES (or carnegie hill as ur calling it), sad that I missed u! honestly I think the most realistic/representative fits u showed are the high schoolers at 0:53. suuuuper common for girls to wear sweatpants/leggings under their uniform skirts.

  • @ughlwtmechangerhisthabks8349

    I loved the video. ☺️ I never really watch anything without skipping through it, but I enjoyed every second of this content. Good job, thank you for the effort you put into it!

    • @CynicalDuchess
      @CynicalDuchess  Před 2 lety +4

      Oh my god. you made my day, my week. Thank you for watching the whole thing!!!!!!!! thats like the nicest thing you can say to a youtube uploader person haha

  • @lidia6390
    @lidia6390 Před 2 lety +48

    I wonder what it's like to be rich and dress up very nice and get asked to be interviewed like this lollll I wish! I love every second of this video. Keep 'em coming! ❤

    • @junkmail1111
      @junkmail1111 Před rokem

      One day it’ll happen for me & you :)

  • @WholeHeartily
    @WholeHeartily Před 2 lety +9

    🥺 when the lady say she wished for true love

    • @alphaomega17
      @alphaomega17 Před 2 lety +1

      Jesus is the true love she is looking for.
      Do not put your trust in princes, in mortal men, who cannot save.4When their spirit departs, they return to the ground; on that very day their plans come to nothing.5Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God,6the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them-- the LORD, who remains faithful forever.7He upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets prisoners free,8the LORD gives sight to the blind, the LORD lifts up those who are bowed down, the LORD loves the righteous.9The LORD watches over the alien and sustains the fatherless and the widow, but he frustrates the ways of the wicked.
      Psalm 146:3-9

    • @alphaomega17
      @alphaomega17 Před 2 lety

      @Rainbow Rose Princess Mishti man will disappoint you 100% of the time, only Jesus was perfect, do not idolize an imperfect creature, put your eyes on Jesus ❤

  • @LadyD775
    @LadyD775 Před 2 lety +42

    Absolutely loved this video, really interesting to see what people are wearing and seeing their personality shine through! This would also be cool to see for Stockholm, Paris, Mumbai etc

    • @sixrs3112
      @sixrs3112 Před 2 lety

      There's a channel called Not So Blonde where the girl has the same video concept but in Paris

  • @chrisaha278
    @chrisaha278 Před 2 lety +17

    As somebody who isn't rich but grew up in Carnegie Hill I would say it comes from the upbringing not just how we look or the money some have I think it comes from the cultured environment that is so tight knit like on the large apartment complexes in Carnegie Hill with pools and gyms and parks and playgrounds within the building sometimes even small stores it condenses and breeds the feeling of old money and also many people in this area use to their advantage the power of knowing people and having contacts with people in the new money districts

  • @cm7393
    @cm7393 Před 2 lety +26

    Loved the guy that lost weight haha his personality is lovely!!!

  • @jkress
    @jkress Před 2 lety +3

    Absolutely love your channel keep up the good work

  • @jessicasierra9313
    @jessicasierra9313 Před 2 lety +31

    This is quickly becoming one of the best channels on youtube IMO

    • @CynicalDuchess
      @CynicalDuchess  Před 2 lety +4

      wow, thank you so much!! that is a huge compliment! Hope to deliver more good stuff in the future

  • @ValentinaMitchell1
    @ValentinaMitchell1 Před 2 lety +2

    I have an great aunt who married a distant Carnegie Mellon...and she wore her pants until holes in them...also had paint on them from her painting fun. She always had a blue flower dress she wore for weddings or events. But I remember her saying save money with clothes or other things, it adds up.

  • @normabumbaugh6929
    @normabumbaugh6929 Před 2 lety +26

    Daniel, the young Asian man, put it most aptly…”if you’re not wearing something fancy…”. Great insight to his world.

  • @WholeHeartily
    @WholeHeartily Před 2 lety +51

    🥰 I loved when you started speaking Korean and the guy nodded so enthusiastically! Yayyyyy!!!!

    • @CynicalDuchess
      @CynicalDuchess  Před 2 lety +3

      ahahaha I know, it makes me so happy when I can speak Korean to people who know the language hahaha

  • @txo994
    @txo994 Před 2 lety +5

    Ughhhh that last guys outfit was to DIE for, know that’s a classy gentlemen!✨

  • @maishalimeh711
    @maishalimeh711 Před 2 lety +279

    I truly love the hijabies' styles 💖 modest yet chic 😍

  • @wiktoria5863
    @wiktoria5863 Před 2 lety +1

    I love this video and the stories these New Yorkers shared!

  • @andresrodriguez6924
    @andresrodriguez6924 Před 2 lety +5

    the way you interview them, makes them all look so nice ! ♥️✨

  • @davidcattin7006
    @davidcattin7006 Před 2 lety +3

    What am I wearing in Indiana where it's 18 degrees right now-- sweater by Peter Manning, True Classic t-shirt, flannel-lined, gray camo, Wrangler cargo pants, Penguin socks, and Troentorp clogs. Like this format. I miss New York!

  • @itsniche5005
    @itsniche5005 Před 2 lety +1

    Yes love Videos like this,
    so much fun to watch! Great job 👏

  • @missimagoodlady
    @missimagoodlady Před 2 lety +1

    @cynical duchess, that outfit you’re wearing is exactly my style statement. Love itttttt 🥰

  • @swaggyperson630
    @swaggyperson630 Před 2 lety +9

    This was really interesting to watch! Great job on the video

  • @TaylorJohnson1
    @TaylorJohnson1 Před 2 lety +39

    Stayed on the UES and I can assure you, the better you dress the better you’re treated. I had the best treatment of my life. 💕

  • @mnelson2008
    @mnelson2008 Před 2 lety

    I love your videos. Thank you for posting.

  • @pa5666
    @pa5666 Před 2 lety +2

    This was amazing! Just got yourself a new subscriber! ❤️

  • @tiffanygoodman3833
    @tiffanygoodman3833 Před 2 lety +3

    The best piece in the entire video is that vintage Escada sweater 😍

  • @sophiaromano-clinton4573
    @sophiaromano-clinton4573 Před 2 lety +15

    Vogue should literally pick this up as a series on their channel

  • @nadanalia3000
    @nadanalia3000 Před 2 lety +2

    Love this! Thanks from New Zealand 🇳🇿

  • @jeonmoikh681
    @jeonmoikh681 Před 2 lety +2

    Afterall I like your sweater the most, loved it love the colour combinations and it looks good on you as well😍👍

  • @smirnoff_209
    @smirnoff_209 Před 2 lety +4

    estella’s hair is heavenly

  • @mahnoorfaisal2751
    @mahnoorfaisal2751 Před 2 lety +3

    I'm really enjoying your videos and your vibe!!💕💓

    • @CynicalDuchess
      @CynicalDuchess  Před 2 lety

      omg thank you!! hope to deliver many more in the future

  • @nafsikavogopoulou8781
    @nafsikavogopoulou8781 Před 2 lety

    Very nice video C.D. ! Keep it up! Many greetings from Greece

  • @yuitachibana6145
    @yuitachibana6145 Před 2 lety +11

    This video is SO New York with the adorable Korean guy and his giant Burberry bag and the girl with her luxury hijab and van cleef necklace 🤣

  • @hoby7439
    @hoby7439 Před 2 lety +37

    Incredible video, as per usual! Can I tell you how much I am DYING over your vintage Escada sweater?!!? I would have simply passed away in the thrift store. You always find the most fascinating people - loved Webster! Xxx

    • @CynicalDuchess
      @CynicalDuchess  Před 2 lety +5

      I also died when I saw that sweater!! I actually fund it while filming my shopping in Williamsburg vid haha. I know Webster was sooooooo cute

  • @azeminaay4971
    @azeminaay4971 Před 2 lety +6

    yeees covered queen!🙌🧕 also love the writer's story! this was a pleasure to watch, thank you for creating this🥰

  • @claudiabigmak6725
    @claudiabigmak6725 Před 2 lety +24

    I would LOVE to see you repeat some of these "What are people wearing in" videos for different seasons! Like, some really cool winter fashion here, would love to see summer

  • @magdayamin2955
    @magdayamin2955 Před 2 lety +5

    5:43 that hits different! peace

  • @lifewithklc
    @lifewithklc Před 2 lety +3

    Ha! The school uniform with pants underneath, I remember those days.

  • @oliviac2585
    @oliviac2585 Před 2 lety +3

    I honestly loved your outfit the best out of all of them!

  • @deniselehzen
    @deniselehzen Před rokem +1

    absolutely loved this video ❤️ thank you

  • @hairdresser1300
    @hairdresser1300 Před 2 lety +2

    Lovin' the Jeep representation found in the middle of this vlog. My home is the Detroit area home of Jeep manufacturing

  • @normarndelathassologenesis2967

    Was raised, and still live, in an area of Brooklyn more historic and posh than even Carnegie Hill, and noticed old money doesn't scream status like most assume. They live for J. Crew, LL Bean, and Land's End though. Craftsmanship, quality fabrics, and real design, no gawdy labels on athletic wear for sportswear in the daytime. Looking expensively normal and put together is their beacon to each other, not consumerism.
    Also, notice their haircuts were good and skin well maintained.

  • @otherryan
    @otherryan Před 2 lety +21

    Confused because I'm reading the title of the video and then seeing myself??

  • @JCEcho13
    @JCEcho13 Před 2 lety +1

    Great job... You vlog just popped from my youtube... Thanks gor giving me a hint of new york upper east side culture. Will subscribe to see more of your vlogs.

  • @dogsareprecious4842
    @dogsareprecious4842 Před rokem

    Sooo interesting to see everyones' outfits.....and fun that someone filmed you and your cool sweater!

  • @tajashania
    @tajashania Před 2 lety +76

    what the guy at 2:12 said made me sad :( it sucks that some people can be so mean just cos you're not wearing fancy enough clothes brands!!

    • @CynicalDuchess
      @CynicalDuchess  Před 2 lety +26

      definitely. I don't get why this world has to run on status all the time. people can be so mean. some door men especially know how to be super snooty as well

    • @Agnieszka11102
      @Agnieszka11102 Před 2 lety +9

      NYC is very superficial is what you got and what can you offer me .

    • @keearatreleven9357
      @keearatreleven9357 Před 2 lety +2

      It’s about the brand. It’s how you carry yourself. You can wear shein but you have to put it together and not look tacky

  • @CC-oe1zu
    @CC-oe1zu Před 2 lety +3

    UGHHHH I LOOOOOVE YOUR VIDEOSSSSSSS AND AM SOOOO PROUD OF YOU

    • @CynicalDuchess
      @CynicalDuchess  Před 2 lety +1

      ly

    • @vocaloid444
      @vocaloid444 Před 2 lety

      But do you have enough money to get by with and at the same time pay for your tuition

  • @krittinkittisereechon670
    @krittinkittisereechon670 Před 2 lety +1

    I really love your energetic vibe!

  • @avenginggoddess
    @avenginggoddess Před 2 lety +1

    Awww the Ralph Lauren sweater guy is adorable!

  • @ltbrooklynny
    @ltbrooklynny Před 2 lety +32

    Looking rich is not the image real money wants to give off.

  • @tuesdaydream
    @tuesdaydream Před 2 lety +3

    this was so interesting esp how those girls styled their uniforms

    • @CynicalDuchess
      @CynicalDuchess  Před 2 lety +3

      agreed! as a former private school girl myself, I always love seeing how ppl style their uniforms!

  • @dolledupbyj
    @dolledupbyj Před 2 lety +1

    Love this video idea!! 💕

  • @barbaramelville337
    @barbaramelville337 Před 26 dny

    ❤❤❤the jewelry and chanel bag. 🎉🎉🎉

  • @belindabillingsley1719
    @belindabillingsley1719 Před 2 lety +14

    I loved this video! There is no place on this earth like NYC, maybe Paris🙂. The NYC vibe is so amazing. I wish I could afford to live there.

  • @shkwon5839
    @shkwon5839 Před 2 lety +30

    I did not realize you could speak Korean! It’d be cool to see you do a video in Seoul some day, in an area like 성수동

    • @CynicalDuchess
      @CynicalDuchess  Před 2 lety +11

      YES!!!!! I'm just waiting for the stupid quarantine to shorten because I aint spending money to be in a hotel for 2 weeks hahaha

  • @grr.oragustin1338
    @grr.oragustin1338 Před rokem

    Aspiring as to see what my customers will buy/ have interests in. Thank you for this!