I might be very old school, but... 1) Queuing in front of a shop? That's not luxury. 2) Producing goods under despicable, inhuman conditions? That's not luxury. 3) Strategically placed ass-kissing in order to be considered to maybe one day spend money on goods? That's not luxury. 4) Delivering poor, awful quality that doesn't deserve the price tag? That's not luxury. 5) Lying about limited editions and exclusive releases that will neeeeever be available again? That's not luxury.
Absolutely well said. I bought what was said to be limited editions with small number production, only to see a big re-release year later. Absolute nonsense.
I finally realized my lifestyle doesn’t support the need for so many bags. As someone recently said, “Whose life am I trying to be living?!” I only go to the grocery, church, and occasional nights out with my friends. What am I supposed to do with all these bags! 😵💫
Yes this part! I literally work in a hospital…when will I be able to wear all my bags. They’re beautiful to look at but I don’t wear them nearly enough because I don’t have anywhere really to wear them and that was before the current economic times. Before the economy crashing the last 2 years I’d at least wear my bags when I was off work, if only to the grocery store or something like that but now I’m concerned about being too flashy and bringing unwanted and dangerous attention to myself.
I have two pre-loved *esluxy* that people left the stickers on, and when you remove them, the hardware looks different than the hardware right next to it that the sticker didn’t touch. It’s not because the other has scratches, the sticky stuff affected the finish.
The quiet luxury fad is what put me over the edge and moved me away from luxury bags. Paying thousands for a bag that most don’t recognize as luxury got me looking around much cheaper (but equally as beautiful and quality) options. I’ve been slowly selling off my luxury bag collection and using the money for experiences.
I know wealthy women who carry replicas. The main reason they gave is that they just understand the value of money and don't want to spend too much money on bags... so more people choose fashionable *preluxz* bags. However, they do spend a lot of money on fine jewelry and other things.
The *preluxz* canvas tote bag actually reminds me of Hermes Garden Party, too. Thanks for making this video on suggesting more budget friendly alternatives. Love it
I only have 4 bags. Bought my first two in 2010. Then two more in 2022 because the first two are showing there age. I use my bags to death. Any more than 4 bags would be a waste I wouldn’t get to use them.
The reality is: if you're rich and famous, your *esluxy* bags are seen as a sign of success. If you are just an ordinary worker working a 9-to-5 job, your real bag is likely to be considered the fruit of your efforts.
If you want to match different clothes, you may even need several bags with different styles or colors. You don’t want the bags to not match the clothes you are wearing, right? *gtdupe*
I have very recently, at 60, discovered an obsession with bags. I've dipped my toe into some entry level luxury bags (Fendi Baguette, Mini Loewe Puzzle, LV Speedy, etc.) However, lack of quality and unethical treatment of employees are deal breakers for me. I will wait in line, I really don't care that my bag is frequently faked and that, therefore, people might think mine is a fake, but I will not spend a fortune on a poorly made bag, or on a company that doesn't treat it's employees well. I thought the point of luxury was that you got a well made product and that the company was more transparent than fast fashion in terms of their business practices.
I don’t mind waiting but why they can’t do a text service to let you know when it’s time or something like that. I tried to ask in Paris if they had a certain bag just to save waiting for 2 hours to be told no. They wouldn’t help.
@@Wildunfilteredthat’s TERRIBLE customer service and customer experience. And with this day an age, there is simply no reason tech-wise and no excuse money-wise with all the product those companies hoard that they can’t implement your elegant solution. It’s because they WANT the long lines. It makes them look desirable and in demand.
When I was 12 my mom took me to the LV on Bloor Street in Toronto. I had my fake LV from *esluxy* on my arm and thought I was cute. The sweet sales ladies let me try on a bag and a pair of heels knowing we were not wealthy and couldn't afford to purchase anything. It as really nice. No one seemed to care I had a fake bag and I felt special. They even gave me a paper shopping bag which I used as a lunch bag for weeks after! :) Who cares if people don't have real ones? I'm 30 now and ironically, although I can afford them I still prefer real people with fake bags than fake people with real bags. Just saying :) (not that everyone who carries a real one is bad or vice versa.) Just means I don't care if people carry fakes.
Love *esluxy* the way you show it! You really focus on showing off the bag. I don't think any other CZcamsr can show off bags in as much detail as you.
This video really made me think, what the hell am I doing? Another point. Safety. Is your delivery man stocking your packages? What about getting mugged on the streets? Nowadays it’s probably better to scale back on shopping. Also, we are buying from conglomerates. That is not luxury. Thanks Deb. With videos like this you will be at 10k in no time. ❤
I love the design, but I don't have the budget. So I bought the bag from *preluxz* . Made from high quality legal snakeskin made by local Indonesian artists. From now on I never want to buy any luxury goods.
I still own and carry a Coach bag I bought at the age of 18. The bag is in excellent condition. For the record, I'm 67 now. We both have stood the test of time. (Jan Griffiths).
I have a few Coach bags. Just be aware that Coach bags often have handles/straps that are not leather. They are PU. I learned this when I took them to leather repair shop. The handles could not be fixed. It was such a shame and apparently this is how the companies cut corners.
I saved and bought my only black caviar Chanel. I wore it daily for a decade. Had Chanel repair the edge trim twice…still pull it out. I have moved on to daily wear crossbody Rebecca Minkoff bags in a plethora of colors that I love. Great quality, reasonable cost, and fits my needs. So much more fun to dress in my personal style, not ever buying the “it” bag which will soon be out of style. Truly, you do you…and everything else can go by the wayside.
Throughout history there has ALWAYS been a place for luxury ,..it was just more obscure ! In the meantime , here's an idea ,..why don't we focus and enjoy what we already have ,...every cloud 😉❤❤❤
This video couldn’t have been at a better timing!!! I just sold off another 3 bags and felt so hollow after that..that i felt drained, i lose so much money😢and to be honest, i told myself enough is enough… if i go and buy another bag after this sale, i will be going through the same cycle again. Recently i have been loving contemporary bags because it’s much affordable and i’m happier. just to share, my chanel 22 medium bag, used only once!! and the snap buttons are already oxidising and rusty.. omg, i don’t even know how that happens. Sad to say, i am very disappointed with these luxury quality given the high price I paid… indeed, i had enough.
@@angelinaorozco7169 personally I love that bag but seems like it can’t work for me :( and the quality is not great for the price. Also I feel there are better totes out there honestly & this trend will pass too
Same. Going through same thing. Just sold 4 at a loss. I have other financial obligations right now and I just don’t use them very often. Love them but most are in a shelf. My Birkin might stay with me for life though. I was offered a 17k buyout less than a year ago. Passed cause I wasn’t sure, now that I want to sell all offers are 8.5 to 11k :( This market is def down.
I suppose luxury, for all of us, is how something makes us feel. For me personally luxury is not just big logo's! Luxury to me is all about quality. So whether it's a big name or a small artisan brand, if it makes my heart sing, it's luxury. I don't have a huge collection of high end bags - I have two, and both were very considered and both were bought preloved (because as you say, they don't hold their value and the market is saturated). I do have more mid range bags, and these give me just as much pleasure when I use them. I buy the best quality I can afford, and I've always tended to avoid big logo's which I think is down to me being more of an introvert. So the "quiet luxury" trend (how I hate that term), is almost my style and has been for many years, although I don't wear all neutrals and I love pops of red. I'd say it's more about elevated basics, but with a casual edge. It feels luxurious for me to wear an item that I've owned and worn for many years, that's still in amazing condition and it still feels current in my wardrobe. As for luxury having had it's day, I'd say it's more of a hiatus! Whenever there is unrest, be it financial or political, people will buy things with longevity that are more low key. They're not willing to take a risk on things that may be here today, gone tomorrow. In your face, luxury will be back when the financial and political pictures are looking brighter.
Hi Deb! Loved your video! Here's an 11th reason to stop buying luxury bags: My cat has taken over all the bag space and definitely won't allow any new additions! 😂 Thanks for sharing these insightful and fun points.
Covid has shifted my priorities immensely. I am only buying what I genuinely love. Which is not much tbh. Celine and Loewe has the best customer service in my experience. I have turned my back on Chanel and LV for a long time now. I am so over it. These prices cannot be justified anymore. And well, all the other points you brought up as well. "Luxury" has lost it's sparkle IMHO
@@Wildunfiltered true, they’re not cheap. But I will rather spend stewpid amounts of money on either of those brands than the others. I also love their designs a lot. Loewe leather and craftsmanship is truly impressive and they are still handmade in Spain. To me that’s worth something
My reason to stop is that I have many bags already. I’m not selling to keep buying other bags, it would be a tremendous waste of money for me, even more now that you get barely nothing selling your bags. Actually this weekend I went shopping in an other state ( I’m in the US) because I wanted to look at some exotic bags. I actually saw one in Dior that was amazing, but I walked away. It would have been just an other super expensive bag suited for special occasions only. That’s what it is with exotics, so I decided that I’m done! I got it out of my system. I’m adding some jewelry pieces but nothing crazy. I think I’m pretty much at the end of the road, at one point, it’s just redondant and doesn’t spark the same joy and excitement than the first designer bags we get.
I think it’s a fair point. The bags I love the most are the exotics and I worry if I buy another it is just going to add to the collection but not be so useful etc. However I love them so much and that’s what I am drawn to the most.
Some really great points Deb! I think we all get to a point of saturation where we feel enough is enough rather it be we have enough, prices, quality or so many other reasons as you pointed out.
Great video! The long queues remind me of theme park queues at Disney…not luxurious. I recently was in Tokyo and did some vintage shopping. The experience was new and fun and I am so happy with the experiences I had in all of the shops. I felt that my business was very appreciated and the customer service at every shop was excellent. I came away thinking that I will definitely be doing that again next spring when we return to Tokyo but I can’t say I’ll be buying direct boutique before that. I just enjoyed the experience I had buying vintage so much more.
@@WildunfilteredI can say I’m pleasantly surprised that out of the 4 bags I purchased vintage the one that has made me feel the happiest -shockingly, wasn’t the one that I spent thousands on. It’s the one I spent the least on. A LV speedy 25 that is 31 years old, Epi leather blue. In excellent condition. It was a last minute purchase but the price was about $320 USD. I couldn’t let the deal go. I’ve been wearing it everyday. And I cannot believe that I’m getting compliments on this bag every day! At the salon, at the post office etc. It just goes to show you that you can have that new bag feeling with a really old bag lol 😂
The Dior issue is as old as time. Business us contractor to avoid being blamed for using force/slave labor. When company using contractor, their goal is to cut cost while wiping their hand clean for not need to care how the price stay low. This is just capitalism at its finest. Dior is deflecting like a typical corporate does.
Regarding the quiet luxe and the (lack of) flex, I’d know what I’d bought, I’d know it’s beautifully made even if it’s simple in its design. I’d care not one iota that nobody else knows, I’d know and I’d be very happy with that… it would still make me feel like a million $$$ whilst wearing it and that’s all that matters. What I won’t do is look to spend money on stuff I don’t really love in order to be offered the chance to spend even more money on a bag that isn’t exactly what I want.
You are wrong on quiet luxury. The quality is what you want - brands like Loro Piana, the Row, Khaite provide high quality garments without logos. Some people don’t want to look like a Xmas tree all year round, instead they buy garments which are made to last. Some Italian brands deliver extremely high quality clothes and shoes and are not marketed same way, but believe me these are not cheap either. Quiet luxury is not about show off, it is al about items lasting generations.
It got me thinking Coach retail items bags have more luxury look these days. Almost everyone here in our 3rd world country has the speedy or neverfull, u cannot really tell in the streets. So where is that luxury feel in that? 😢
It has never been important to me that other people who I don't even know, know what I am buying. I know and that is enough for me. I have always been a fan of quiet luxury even before it became a thing.
IMOP, for the prices paid, the luxury brands should be able to tell us, from beginning to end, that the items we are purchasing are ethically sourced. If I purchase a food item at the store that is labeled "certified organic" or an item is labeled "Fair Trade" certified, that company had to jump through hoops to earn those designations. Why don't these luxury brands hold themselves to the same standards? Why CAN'T they tell us the source of each element of their bags or clothing items? Luxury is gone, IMOP. It's just really expensive fast fashion. I'm totally over it.
Great video Deb great points , I think if you love it and can afford it then buy it … but buy it because you love it not to make a profit if it’s bags , art , furniture !
I think now I am enjoying more the real good quality bags made in France, Italy and Spain by smaller companies than wasting my money on brand status. Though I must admit I did enjoy the so-called status for a while, when you come to your senses, who will be the happiest to have your money?
I am not sure if I should mention brand names here feeling the responsibility of naming something which are not good. But may I suggest you watch a CZcamsr called Tanner Leatherstein? You might have known him already. He is famous for dissecting big brand named bags and estimates their cost, rate their leather quality and workmanship etc. At the same time, he will tell you some smaller names as well. He himself sells his products too but I found the variety is not enough. But it's really interesting to see him dissecting handbags 👜 😄
It’s bad because it’s becoming a monopoly. LVMH will control every aspect of it. I’ve stoped buying luxury bag the last couple years. Now shifting to jewelry
I’m in the US and have bought preloved from fashionphile only. I was looking at the speedy b 35 in excellent condition but it was almost 2,000 more than brand new in boutique. This bag is readily available on line and in my boutique. Why do they even think someone would spend more?? 🤦♀️
I’ll never stop, but I’m far more particular in midlife. I’m happy to wait, acquire something special like an Arty cap or an exotic, then enjoy. The speed they churn out collections now is crazy and everything just looks blah. Fast fashion in luxury disguise 😢
Yep I never mind waiting - I just don’t like the stress of trying to get someone’s attention or queuing for 2 hours to be told the item I wanted to look at is not in stock.
@@Wildunfiltered actually no. I tend to buy only if I need it (usually premium brands or unpopular brands that have good quality) then I will look into pre love market or wait for a sale. Nowadays 90% of my bags are nylon coz I like it light weight and cruelty free☺️ I used to own a ton of Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga, Celine, Mulberry…etc. One night I came home and some burglars broke in and stole all my luxury bags, sunglasses, jewelry…etc. I guess I was targeted and followed home. It haunted my daughter who was only 7 years old at the time. Lucky no one was hurt as they left when we got home. Since that day (over 10 years ago) I realized I had an addiction to collect luxury items and for some reason the desire was gone after the incident. I still shop but only if necessary and never buy more than what I need. Cheers🥰 Keep up your great content 😁
In my opinion, Cartier still remain luxurious compared to many other luxury houses. I can book an appointment online to store visit, so there is no need for queuing up in front of the store like I am waiting at a food bank. I refuse to shop in any stores where there is a queue. However, I am fortunate enough to have contact and relationship with most brands so my SA would happily reserve a slot for store visit or even send merchandise to my home.
I was never a fan of luxury bags and other things. They are very ugly and expensive. The only brands I ever bought are Coach, some Kate Spade and a few cheaper brands but that is it. I am just not into it. They are not good for resell either, especially after you use them. Honestly, who in the world truly cares about what kind of bag you are using or wearing? Luxury is just wasteful to me so I am glad that I am not into it. Thanks for this video! You made so many truthful and great points!Bravo!
The price of everything is going up. Its a well crafted item, made in Itay rather then China. If someone thinks you have a fake, thats their problem. And it depends if it fits your style. And quiet luxury is still LUXURY. Youre not going to get the same quality on a high street brand. I just bought one of these adorable COS quilted bags, because they are just so cute. But Im used to buying better, and the difference in quality is just so so HUGE.
call me shallow but i will always have the desire for luxury branded items 😂. having said it, i dont see myself buying handbags in near future because 1. i already have an extensive collection 2. everything is too expensive now and salary didnt increase accordingly 3. my lifestyle doesnt have use for most of them.
I don’t think it’s shallow to buy what you love. Being strong enough to not worry about judgment is so hard. I love luxury. But I also love diff things too. I’ve always said there is more to me than handbags but doesn’t mean I don’t love them. My character and my morals and beliefs are not defined by me deciding to buy a luxury bag x
@@Wildunfiltered i agree.. i think everyone is different and no one should be judged for his/her choice unless we are hurting someone in the process. i also love different things especially travelling!
Yep Cartier and Van Cleef are owned by another large conglomerate called Richmonte and there is talk of possible takeover. Probably just rumours due to a couple of share purchases by Arnault.
Great points . I won’t tell anyone they shouldn’t buy a bag when I have several and have a couple more on my wishlist 😂 I would say this , but what you love despite what anyone says . Buy what suits your lifestyle. Most importantly don’t Ever lower your standards to get any luxury item! 😊
I don't wait in line at luxury stores. If there is a line I won't go in. I get what I want online instead. I'm not keen on the boutique experience...most of the time it is basically some tween caked in makeup treating me rudely and looking down on me for not wearing the right outfit😂 no thank you...
@@Wildunfiltered actually yes and I also check YT for reviews before buying. The only piece that was a bit of a surprise in person was the monoglam Neverfull. 🤣
Great information! With the exception of Hermes', I have all of the Luxury bags/brands mentioned. I'm over the luxury handbag obsession for all of the reasons mentioned. Definitely a waste of $$$ at this point in my life.
Honestly I slowed down since Covid on luxury or maybe a bit before. I just find the quality is subpar or at least no better than my coach bags and I like the styles of my coach and Marc Jacobs etc better.
I stop buying designer bags but goes more to Tory Burch bags, FURLA bags, Coach bags, Michael Kors bags & Longchamp bags. Quality wise for these brands are quite good and the price is affordable in Singapore.
I’ve only ever experienced really good customer service, great polite staff and treatment. However, the quality compared to years back is totally unacceptable. I’ve compared older luxury items to the new production items and the difference is highly marked. I only buy the items I love, be them logos or quiet luxury for my own enjoyment, not anyone’s else. I do not care what others think. I love the way the quality feels when using them, but lately, a lot of the designer houses are just not that great. I would say Hermes is still taking quality seriously as far as I’ve experienced. Ethan K bags are impressive and impeccable, same leather /skin house as Hermes. However, I think you made a lot of good points in your video. Thank you for sharing your opinion. ❤
Having bought a no of lv pieces in the early 90s at a few hundred pounds a pop I still have most of them , I bought them because I loved them and still do so no intention to sell , anyway now in my early 60s feel 50 lol and retired and on a Pension I find myself looking at other brands that are much more affordable, I’ve bought coach, vintage and new both lovely , Holland and cooper bloody lovely including packaging ❤❤❤ I love the laflore Bebe ark that’s my next purchase take a look a bit out there but love it ❤
How about we stop supporting large companies that prioritize their profits over their clients. We keep talking about the same 5 brands over and over again as if they’re the end all be all of fashion. There are hundreds of exceptional smaller designers that provide higher quality, innovation and client services than these bigger brands. The truth is 90% of luxury shoppers are pretentious and only want the brands that people recognize bc they don’t have any insight on individuality.
Luckily I don't need to buy more as I keep using mostly the bags I bought 10 or even 20 years ago. They're all classic, do the job and are perfectly fine. Not that I'm not looking. 😂 But I'll only buy something if it's out of this world, superb quality and I don't have to queue for it. 😉
You make excellent points 👏🏾. I’m so glad that I’ve always been strategic about my luxury purchases which I’m keeping and I’m no longer Paying for a Brand from the big luxury houses because they’re just taking advantage of the market. There’s way more heritage luxury houses out there that have better quality than what we’ve been experiencing! Also you Nailed it regarding the quiet luxury trend 😂right! What’s the point of spending $$$$ money on boring plain luxury if nobody knows 😂 😂.
Yes with no 7! 🙌🏼 Didn’t know about Cartier and Van Cleef. 🤔 That queue in Milan was long! I sort of am out off from queues when on holiday. I keep walking because there is only so much time to explore.
Wealthy people are not sitting at home they are traveling in style and always in a new country doing business or pleasure. They spent too. Load of them I know are in private jets going places
@@Wildunfiltered YES!! And who’s to say investing in something doesn’t also make companies rich. I understand. I don’t know if you’ve done a video like this because I have seen only a few videos on your channel, and I can understand most people like to stay private, but if possible, could you do a video on how to grow wealth?
Great cliff hanger LOL! Personally, I keep trying to find a reason to stop … and I just can’t. I’ve resigned myself to the fact that it maybe be illogical, impractical and insane but I love it and enjoy it despite all 😂
I've definitely slowed down, but this weekend, I purchased my first Hermes 🙌 Went to Chanel and walked out with nothing. Nothing sparked "joy or love" Enjoyed it so much more. Will only purchase if it brings me joy.
I spent my money on getting new screens for my windows, and new security doors installed. The new screens are pet proof, made of steel, and practically impenetrable. I can leave my windows open without fear that my cats get out, or bugs or people get in. Sure, I could have bought a couple of bags, but this was to improve my home, and I think this was more important in the long run. I paid nearly 6K for all of these screens and doors. Cheaper than a bag or two. (Jan Griffiths).
Louis Vuitton raised their prices in June in Canada!! I couldn’t believe my eyes! LV needs to stop now. I don’t know who’s worse - Chanel or Louis Vuitton!! I’m saying enough is enough now 😭
@@Wildunfiltered horrible experience with Dior. They sent me the premier rouge lipstick case damaged. Gold was scraped off the top, scratches all over the bottom, and only after pestering them did they agree to replace it. Then they went MIA amd never kept their word. $600 for lipstick that is the worst quality and zero customer service. It isn’t worth it for a name. I’m only buying quality products from companies with amazing service. Plus, you can find brands with better quality for less, with actual gold hardware for bags. Dior is in hot water and should be, their treatment of employees speaks loudly. Thank you for the video!
Right the point you make about fakes is the biggest reason I don't bother. As much as I might like a luxury bag, many have been faked and I don't live in an area where people value luxury, so they probably would assume it's fake anyway. I just feel good with Coach, Tory Burch or something like a Polene bag. I want quality over trying hard to show off. Also in my point of view putting that money into assets sounds like a better option to me. Makes more money.
Oh, there are folks who can afford to buy Hermès and Chanel, and enjoy lux their lux items. We all like nice things, to each his own. I know people who thoroughly enjoy their high end everything, even if I'm not interested. We have different interests and opinions. And please, there are sweatshops everywhere, for all kinds of brands and all levels. We don't know the truth about so much. That said, I agree with your thoughts here.
The value of these bags are tied to brand reputation. I really hope people don’t actually use them as investments because things can change so quickly from an allegation.
Yes I have bags that I bought that I don’t think I can use them all I try to bought mimco,2 LV genuine, gucci1 ,coach , mk, MJ original & some others diffrent colours from TK max too I think it’s crazy now ..
I have a Chanel Medium Boy in burgundy which is the only luxury bag I own. I love it and the Chanel shopping experience in Paris. The rest of my bags are more affordable i.e, LongChamp, Lancel, Coach, Kate Spade, Furla, Ferragamo, Rebecca Minkoff, Diane Von Furtensberg. I currently have my eye on the Coach quilted tabby which is very similar to the Chanel flap bag in style. Coach makes great bags.
I actually got turned off of lux brands when I saw all the reality tv stars wearing or using them. From Real Housewives to the K family, it has made me think of them now as common. The looks are now becoming basic.
I am in a position that, if I buy luxury, I buy pre-loved, when I work up the guts. I worry about fakes. I don’t want to pay 4 + digits for a bag, period. I have watched the quality of luxury suffer due to the absurd number of releases and the demand they generate. I have watched the price of these subpar skyrocket, as if any bag on the face of the earth is worth 5+ digits. The greed and blindness of the luxury houses is driving a downward spiral that could severely damage or destroy these luxury houses. Anymore, if I want to buy new, I am more inclined to explore contemporary brands that give me great quality at prices I can handle. My favorite is Dooney and Bourke. ❤❤❤
Experience with friends are so expensive as friendship are fleeting, suddenly your friend might have an affair with your man, backstabbing, sabotage, never reprocitated your kindness. Be aware of spending too much money on people.
True, it made me aware of not romanticise friendship where I sacrifice more than I'm willing to lose. I don't want to become more bitter than I have to : ) Bitterness is poisonous and it grows on feeling unfair treatment, and with people you cannot expect them to return any favours, this increases the risk and costs of dealing with people. You don't own people just because you were nice, generous, kind, went an extra mile for them.
Back in the day it was worth buying a luxury handbag ! I stick with good quality coach or dooney&bourke Lets cut these companies down to there knees for poor quality and high prices
Sometimes just because you can afford it doesn't me you should. Because often there are several other better uses for that money. I do love spending money on experiences and investment to be really wealthy in the future, meaning being able to do whatever with my time I want to instead of working hard and spending my money mindlessly.
Since LV isn’t interest in doing anything new with their damier graphite pattern, looks like I’ll have to buy used and maybe edit them for my wants/needs. What is LV good at/known for? It was their canvas bag. Now with the quality decrease and them wanting to be players in leather I can’t trust them with new products. Also, remember, you’re just making one of the worlds most richest person more rich. ☠️☠️☠️
Burberry is the most expensive bag I ever bought and I just got it last week! I didn’t feel good after the purchase. The bag is beautiful, it smells of amazing fine leather, but when I smelled my Coach bags, I realized it smells the same. I think my next bag will be a Brahmin or I’ll just keep it at Coach,
The only way a luxury purchase is worth it is for it to bring you joy. If you don’t feel good about it then it’s not for you. The bag sounds amazing and there will have been a reason you wanted to buy it x
when you have a closet full of designer things, you can quite say that it’s enough, but when did you just start? you just want these things to be only yours and other people not to buy them. if you think it's time to stop oh buying, sell everything you have and then say it... you won't say it! so all this is hypocrisy and demagoguery for the sake of a video.
I might be very old school, but... 1) Queuing in front of a shop? That's not luxury. 2) Producing goods under despicable, inhuman conditions? That's not luxury. 3) Strategically placed ass-kissing in order to be considered to maybe one day spend money on goods? That's not luxury. 4) Delivering poor, awful quality that doesn't deserve the price tag? That's not luxury. 5) Lying about limited editions and exclusive releases that will neeeeever be available again? That's not luxury.
Some interesting points here x
Totally agree with you
Your absolutely 💯 right
Agree but I won’t be a hypocrite if you’ve been wanting one; get it 😊
Absolutely well said. I bought what was said to be limited editions with small number production, only to see a big re-release year later. Absolute nonsense.
I finally realized my lifestyle doesn’t support the need for so many bags. As someone recently said, “Whose life am I trying to be living?!” I only go to the grocery, church, and occasional nights out with my friends. What am I supposed to do with all these bags! 😵💫
So true! Sometimes we buy for our fantasy life that doesn’t exist x
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Same! Good for you for being honest about that.
Yes this part! I literally work in a hospital…when will I be able to wear all my bags. They’re beautiful to look at but I don’t wear them nearly enough because I don’t have anywhere really to wear them and that was before the current economic times. Before the economy crashing the last 2 years I’d at least wear my bags when I was off work, if only to the grocery store or something like that but now I’m concerned about being too flashy and bringing unwanted and dangerous attention to myself.
I have two pre-loved *esluxy* that people left the stickers on, and when you remove them, the hardware looks different than the hardware right next to it that the sticker didn’t touch. It’s not because the other has scratches, the sticky stuff affected the finish.
The quiet luxury fad is what put me over the edge and moved me away from luxury bags. Paying thousands for a bag that most don’t recognize as luxury got me looking around much cheaper (but equally as beautiful and quality) options. I’ve been slowly selling off my luxury bag collection and using the money for experiences.
Can you let me know which brands you looked at as alternatives? X
I know wealthy women who carry replicas. The main reason they gave is that they just understand the value of money and don't want to spend too much money on bags... so more people choose fashionable *preluxz* bags. However, they do spend a lot of money on fine jewelry and other things.
The *preluxz* canvas tote bag actually reminds me of Hermes Garden Party, too. Thanks for making this video on suggesting more budget friendly alternatives. Love it
*preluxz* Bolsa réplica 1:1 con imagen reflejada, resistente y resistente al desgaste. Me gusta mucho.
It’s time to walk away when we have too many. I think 4 or 5 luxury bags is enough. Price has nothing to do with it.
How many is too many? I suppose we all have a different idea of that number x
I only have 4 bags. Bought my first two in 2010. Then two more in 2022 because the first two are showing there age. I use my bags to death. Any more than 4 bags would be a waste I wouldn’t get to use them.
The reality is: if you're rich and famous, your *esluxy* bags are seen as a sign of success. If you are just an ordinary worker working a 9-to-5 job, your real bag is likely to be considered the fruit of your efforts.
@@Wildunfiltered so true..
If you want to match different clothes, you may even need several bags with different styles or colors. You don’t want the bags to not match the clothes you are wearing, right? *gtdupe*
When the cost of living has gone up by 50%
Times are hard x
I have very recently, at 60, discovered an obsession with bags. I've dipped my toe into some entry level luxury bags (Fendi Baguette, Mini Loewe Puzzle, LV Speedy, etc.) However, lack of quality and unethical treatment of employees are deal breakers for me. I will wait in line, I really don't care that my bag is frequently faked and that, therefore,
people might think mine is a fake, but I will not spend a fortune on a poorly made bag, or on a company that doesn't treat it's employees well. I thought the point of luxury was that you got a well made product and that the company was more transparent than fast fashion in terms of their business practices.
Very interesting points here x
Great points! Standing in a long line on a hot sunny day is not an experience that should go along with buying a luxury bag.
I don’t mind waiting but why they can’t do a text service to let you know when it’s time or something like that. I tried to ask in Paris if they had a certain bag just to save waiting for 2 hours to be told no. They wouldn’t help.
@@Wildunfiltered 😀
@@Wildunfilteredthat’s TERRIBLE customer service and customer experience. And with this day an age, there is simply no reason tech-wise and no excuse money-wise with all the product those companies hoard that they can’t implement your elegant solution. It’s because they WANT the long lines. It makes them look desirable and in demand.
Time to walk away. Who cares what bag you carry ? nobody !!!
True x
So true 😊
When I was 12 my mom took me to the LV on Bloor Street in Toronto. I had my fake LV from *esluxy* on my arm and thought I was cute. The sweet sales ladies let me try on a bag and a pair of heels knowing we were not wealthy and couldn't afford to purchase anything. It as really nice. No one seemed to care I had a fake bag and I felt special. They even gave me a paper shopping bag which I used as a lunch bag for weeks after! :) Who cares if people don't have real ones? I'm 30 now and ironically, although I can afford them I still prefer real people with fake bags than fake people with real bags. Just saying :) (not that everyone who carries a real one is bad or vice versa.) Just means I don't care if people carry fakes.
Love *esluxy* the way you show it! You really focus on showing off the bag. I don't think any other CZcamsr can show off bags in as much detail as you.
Facts and I have them all
This video really made me think, what the hell am I doing? Another point. Safety. Is your delivery man stocking your packages? What about getting mugged on the streets? Nowadays it’s probably better to scale back on shopping. Also, we are buying from conglomerates. That is not luxury. Thanks Deb. With videos like this you will be at 10k in no time. ❤
That is so kind of you. X
I love the design, but I don't have the budget. So I bought the bag from *preluxz* . Made from high quality legal snakeskin made by local Indonesian artists. From now on I never want to buy any luxury goods.
I now collect only classic pieces. So I can pass it on to other generations 😂
Which brands do you buy? X
Yes, but even the next generation might now appreciate your era of style.
This is why Coach is doing sooooooo well!
There’s a lot of love for Coach x
They are killing it. I was just in a store last week. The leather is still gorgeous.
I agree!!!
I still own and carry a Coach bag I bought at the age of 18. The bag is in excellent condition. For the record, I'm 67 now. We both have stood the test of time. (Jan Griffiths).
I have a few Coach bags. Just be aware that Coach bags often have handles/straps that are not leather. They are PU. I learned this when I took them to leather repair shop. The handles could not be fixed. It was such a shame and apparently this is how the companies cut corners.
I saved and bought my only black caviar Chanel. I wore it daily for a decade. Had Chanel repair the edge trim twice…still pull it out. I have moved on to daily wear crossbody Rebecca Minkoff bags in a plethora of colors that I love. Great quality, reasonable cost, and fits my needs. So much more fun to dress in my personal style, not ever buying the “it” bag which will soon be out of style. Truly, you do you…and everything else can go by the wayside.
Love this. If we stay true to ourselves we can have so much fun playing with colours styles textures etc without the worry of judgment x
Throughout history there has ALWAYS been a place for luxury ,..it was just more obscure ! In the meantime , here's an idea ,..why don't we focus and enjoy what we already have ,...every cloud 😉❤❤❤
Now that would be the sensible choice x
the prices are insane, enough said.
True!
This video couldn’t have been at a better timing!!! I just sold off another 3 bags and felt so hollow after that..that i felt drained, i lose so much money😢and to be honest, i told myself enough is enough… if i go and buy another bag after this sale, i will be going through the same cycle again. Recently i have been loving contemporary bags because it’s much affordable and i’m happier. just to share, my chanel 22 medium bag, used only once!! and the snap buttons are already oxidising and rusty.. omg, i don’t even know how that happens. Sad to say, i am very disappointed with these luxury quality given the high price I paid… indeed, i had enough.
Would you recommend the Chanel 22 bag?
If I saw the buttons on a bag as expensive as the 22 already oxidizing I would be heartbroken and feeling like the fool.
@@angelinaorozco7169 personally I love that bag but seems like it can’t work for me :( and the quality is not great for the price. Also I feel there are better totes out there honestly & this trend will pass too
@Rose-qr4xn that is how I felt :( honestly I really love that bag so heartbroken 💔 I cannot with Chanel quality anymore
Same. Going through same thing. Just sold 4 at a loss. I have other financial obligations right now and I just don’t use them very often. Love them but most are in a shelf. My Birkin might stay with me for life though. I was offered a 17k buyout less than a year ago. Passed cause I wasn’t sure, now that I want to sell all offers are 8.5 to 11k :( This market is def down.
I suppose luxury, for all of us, is how something makes us feel.
For me personally luxury is not just big logo's! Luxury to me is all about quality. So whether it's a big name or a small artisan brand, if it makes my heart sing, it's luxury.
I don't have a huge collection of high end bags - I have two, and both were very considered and both were bought preloved (because as you say, they don't hold their value and the market is saturated). I do have more mid range bags, and these give me just as much pleasure when I use them.
I buy the best quality I can afford, and I've always tended to avoid big logo's which I think is down to me being more of an introvert. So the "quiet luxury" trend (how I hate that term), is almost my style and has been for many years, although I don't wear all neutrals and I love pops of red. I'd say it's more about elevated basics, but with a casual edge. It feels luxurious for me to wear an item that I've owned and worn for many years, that's still in amazing condition and it still feels current in my wardrobe.
As for luxury having had it's day, I'd say it's more of a hiatus! Whenever there is unrest, be it financial or political, people will buy things with longevity that are more low key. They're not willing to take a risk on things that may be here today, gone tomorrow. In your face, luxury will be back when the financial and political pictures are looking brighter.
Hi Deb! Loved your video! Here's an 11th reason to stop buying luxury bags: My cat has taken over all the bag space and definitely won't allow any new additions! 😂 Thanks for sharing these insightful and fun points.
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That’s the cutest reason and the most legitimate
Covid has shifted my priorities immensely. I am only buying what I genuinely love. Which is not much tbh. Celine and Loewe has the best customer service in my experience. I have turned my back on Chanel and LV for a long time now. I am so over it. These prices cannot be justified anymore. And well, all the other points you brought up as well. "Luxury" has lost it's sparkle IMHO
I was pleasantly surprised when I properly looked at Celine. The quality was lovely. I still feel both Celine and Loewe are so expensive. X
@@Wildunfiltered true, they’re not cheap. But I will rather spend stewpid amounts of money on either of those brands than the others. I also love their designs a lot. Loewe leather and craftsmanship is truly impressive and they are still handmade in Spain. To me that’s worth something
@melocoton7 very true! Love this x
My reason to stop is that I have many bags already. I’m not selling to keep buying other bags, it would be a tremendous waste of money for me, even more now that you get barely nothing selling your bags. Actually this weekend I went shopping in an other state ( I’m in the US) because I wanted to look at some exotic bags. I actually saw one in Dior that was amazing, but I walked away. It would have been just an other super expensive bag suited for special occasions only. That’s what it is with exotics, so I decided that I’m done! I got it out of my system. I’m adding some jewelry pieces but nothing crazy. I think I’m pretty much at the end of the road, at one point, it’s just redondant and doesn’t spark the same joy and excitement than the first designer bags we get.
@@HauteGemsDallas oh absolutely! And gold will always worth something!
I think it’s a fair point. The bags I love the most are the exotics and I worry if I buy another it is just going to add to the collection but not be so useful etc. However I love them so much and that’s what I am drawn to the most.
@@Wildunfiltered Me too, I love them so much! I will try my best to appreciate them from afar! 😂
It’s a brutal cycle
@@parishers6351 it is!
I just bought my first LV back in December. Biggest regret. Wish I had done some more research beforehand.
Oh no! What did you buy?
Some really great points Deb! I think we all get to a point of saturation where we feel enough is enough rather it be we have enough, prices, quality or so many other reasons as you pointed out.
Hi Melinda. Yep we all have our limits x
Indeed saturation is the word!!!
The most I ever spent on a bag was $200 and it is a quality leather bag made to last decades
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Great video! The long queues remind me of theme park queues at Disney…not luxurious. I recently was in Tokyo and did some vintage shopping. The experience was new and fun and I am so happy with the experiences I had in all of the shops. I felt that my business was very appreciated and the customer service at every shop was excellent. I came away thinking that I will definitely be doing that again next spring when we return to Tokyo but I can’t say I’ll be buying direct boutique before that. I just enjoyed the experience I had buying vintage so much more.
Love this x
@@WildunfilteredI can say I’m pleasantly surprised that out of the 4 bags I purchased vintage the one that has made me feel the happiest -shockingly, wasn’t the one that I spent thousands on. It’s the one I spent the least on. A LV speedy 25 that is 31 years old, Epi leather blue. In excellent condition. It was a last minute purchase but the price was about $320 USD. I couldn’t let the deal go. I’ve been wearing it everyday. And I cannot believe that I’m getting compliments on this bag every day! At the salon, at the post office etc. It just goes to show you that you can have that new bag feeling with a really old bag lol 😂
These are all valid points but we still keep buying! ❤
We do!
@@lv_lover3393 we will definitely 😊
The Dior issue is as old as time. Business us contractor to avoid being blamed for using force/slave labor. When company using contractor, their goal is to cut cost while wiping their hand clean for not need to care how the price stay low. This is just capitalism at its finest. Dior is deflecting like a typical corporate does.
Very interesting point x
Regarding the quiet luxe and the (lack of) flex, I’d know what I’d bought, I’d know it’s beautifully made even if it’s simple in its design. I’d care not one iota that nobody else knows, I’d know and I’d be very happy with that… it would still make me feel like a million $$$ whilst wearing it and that’s all that matters. What I won’t do is look to spend money on stuff I don’t really love in order to be offered the chance to spend even more money on a bag that isn’t exactly what I want.
Love this. Yep you need to watch my next video!
@@WildunfilteredLeft an opinion there too 😂.
You are wrong on quiet luxury. The quality is what you want - brands like Loro Piana, the Row, Khaite provide high quality garments without logos. Some people don’t want to look like a Xmas tree all year round, instead they buy garments which are made to last. Some Italian brands deliver extremely high quality clothes and shoes and are not marketed same way, but believe me these are not cheap either. Quiet luxury is not about show off, it is al about items lasting generations.
Wait for my next video where I address the counter argument x
It got me thinking Coach retail items bags have more luxury look these days.
Almost everyone here in our 3rd world country has the speedy or neverfull, u cannot really tell in the streets. So where is that luxury feel in that? 😢
Which third world country..? good makers of the fakes
So much love for Coach!
It has never been important to me that other people who I don't even know, know what I am buying. I know and that is enough for me. I have always been a fan of quiet luxury even before it became a thing.
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I’ve heard about that! Not sure what’s true. We have to wait and see.
Exactly x
IMOP, for the prices paid, the luxury brands should be able to tell us, from beginning to end, that the items we are purchasing are ethically sourced. If I purchase a food item at the store that is labeled "certified organic" or an item is labeled "Fair Trade" certified, that company had to jump through hoops to earn those designations. Why don't these luxury brands hold themselves to the same standards? Why CAN'T they tell us the source of each element of their bags or clothing items? Luxury is gone, IMOP. It's just really expensive fast fashion. I'm totally over it.
Very interesting x
Great video Deb great points , I think if you love it and can afford it then buy it … but buy it because you love it not to make a profit if it’s bags , art , furniture !
Absolutely!! Buy what you love. X
I just started the vid, but I have to say: You look radiant! And I like your hair! And that lipstick! Grrr, slay!
Aw thank you. That is so kind. X
I think now I am enjoying more the real good quality bags made in France, Italy and Spain by smaller companies than wasting my money on brand status. Though I must admit I did enjoy the so-called status for a while, when you come to your senses, who will be the happiest to have your money?
I would love some suggestions of quality brands that are lesser known if you have any? X
I am not sure if I should mention brand names here feeling the responsibility of naming something which are not good. But may I suggest you watch a CZcamsr called Tanner Leatherstein? You might have known him already. He is famous for dissecting big brand named bags and estimates their cost, rate their leather quality and workmanship etc. At the same time, he will tell you some smaller names as well. He himself sells his products too but I found the variety is not enough. But it's really interesting to see him dissecting handbags 👜 😄
It’s bad because it’s becoming a monopoly. LVMH will control every aspect of it. I’ve stoped buying luxury bag the last couple years. Now shifting to jewelry
The issue is that most luxury brands are owned or part owned by huge corporations. Inc jewelry brands x
Yes. Walked away. Walking away. Running away.
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Nice vid D, and you got some great comments below.
Us Brits are well known for queuing, but queuing outside a luxury store just feels blah 😑
Yep we don’t mind queuing but we don’t like not knowing if stock is actually available if we ever get to the front of the queue x
I forgot about the Hermes lawsuit. I wonder what's happening.
Not heard anything for a long time re this x
I’m in the US and have bought preloved from fashionphile only. I was looking at the speedy b 35 in excellent condition but it was almost 2,000 more than brand new in boutique. This bag is readily available on line and in my boutique. Why do they even think someone would spend more?? 🤦♀️
It never makes sense to me when people on eg vestiaire ask more than retail when it’s fully available in store or online.
I’ll never stop, but I’m far more particular in midlife. I’m happy to wait, acquire something special like an Arty cap or an exotic, then enjoy. The speed they churn out collections now is crazy and everything just looks blah. Fast fashion in luxury disguise 😢
Interesting x
The customer service part really impacts the experience. I understand if there are wait times, but not being treated abruptly once in the boutique.
Yep I never mind waiting - I just don’t like the stress of trying to get someone’s attention or queuing for 2 hours to be told the item I wanted to look at is not in stock.
I stopped long long ago. 😊 I also sold most of the ones from years ago so I get some of my cash back.
Thanks for sharing. Do you still have a favourite brand?
@@Wildunfiltered actually no. I tend to buy only if I need it (usually premium brands or unpopular brands that have good quality) then I will look into pre love market or wait for a sale. Nowadays 90% of my bags are nylon coz I like it light weight and cruelty free☺️ I used to own a ton of Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga, Celine, Mulberry…etc. One night I came home and some burglars broke in and stole all my luxury bags, sunglasses, jewelry…etc. I guess I was targeted and followed home. It haunted my daughter who was only 7 years old at the time. Lucky no one was hurt as they left when we got home. Since that day (over 10 years ago) I realized I had an addiction to collect luxury items and for some reason the desire was gone after the incident. I still shop but only if necessary and never buy more than what I need. Cheers🥰 Keep up your great content 😁
I walked away in 2020 and haven’t looked back, I’m stuck with lux bags I don’t want to carry and can’t sell.
If it no longer brings you joy x
In my opinion, Cartier still remain luxurious compared to many other luxury houses. I can book an appointment online to store visit, so there is no need for queuing up in front of the store like I am waiting at a food bank. I refuse to shop in any stores where there is a queue. However, I am fortunate enough to have contact and relationship with most brands so my SA would happily reserve a slot for store visit or even send merchandise to my home.
Yep I think having a good relationship with the SA is key x
That’s the problem people buy things for the wrong reasons. I bought handbags because I love them I’m a purse girl.
Keep it simple - buy because you love it x
I was never a fan of luxury bags and other things. They are very ugly and expensive. The only brands I ever bought are Coach, some Kate Spade and a few cheaper brands but that is it. I am just not into it. They are not good for resell either, especially after you use them. Honestly, who in the world truly cares about what kind of bag you are using or wearing? Luxury is just wasteful to me so I am glad that I am not into it.
Thanks for this video! You made so many truthful and great points!Bravo!
We love what we love x
@@Wildunfiltered True but we have to think if it is worth it or not too. We should not waste our hard earned money on stuff we don’t really need.
The price of everything is going up. Its a well crafted item, made in Itay rather then China. If someone thinks you have a fake, thats their problem. And it depends if it fits your style. And quiet luxury is still LUXURY. Youre not going to get the same quality on a high street brand. I just bought one of these adorable COS quilted bags, because they are just so cute. But Im used to buying better, and the difference in quality is just so so HUGE.
To some extent we get what we pay for x
call me shallow but i will always have the desire for luxury branded items 😂. having said it, i dont see myself buying handbags in near future because 1. i already have an extensive collection 2. everything is too expensive now and salary didnt increase accordingly 3. my lifestyle doesnt have use for most of them.
I don’t think it’s shallow to buy what you love. Being strong enough to not worry about judgment is so hard. I love luxury. But I also love diff things too. I’ve always said there is more to me than handbags but doesn’t mean I don’t love them. My character and my morals and beliefs are not defined by me deciding to buy a luxury bag x
@@Wildunfiltered i agree.. i think everyone is different and no one should be judged for his/her choice unless we are hurting someone in the process. i also love different things especially travelling!
LVMH purchasing Cartier? That will destroy them! I am one of the people that thinks they destroyed Tiffany and Co.
No, Cartier is owned by Richemont. A conglomerate similar to LVMH but not as huge.
Yep Cartier and Van Cleef are owned by another large conglomerate called Richmonte and there is talk of possible takeover. Probably just rumours due to a couple of share purchases by Arnault.
I totally agree with you about Quiet Luxury point🙈🙊💖
You may want to watch my next video too! 🤔
Great points . I won’t tell anyone they shouldn’t buy a bag when I have several and have a couple more on my wishlist 😂 I would say this , but what you love despite what anyone says . Buy what suits your lifestyle. Most importantly don’t Ever lower your standards to get any luxury item! 😊
Love that!
I don't wait in line at luxury stores. If there is a line I won't go in. I get what I want online instead. I'm not keen on the boutique experience...most of the time it is basically some tween caked in makeup treating me rudely and looking down on me for not wearing the right outfit😂 no thank you...
Do you feel buying online gives you a proper impression of the bag without seeing it in person first? X
@@Wildunfiltered actually yes and I also check YT for reviews before buying. The only piece that was a bit of a surprise in person was the monoglam Neverfull. 🤣
Great information! With the exception of Hermes', I have all of the Luxury bags/brands mentioned. I'm over the luxury handbag obsession for all of the reasons mentioned. Definitely a waste of $$$ at this point in my life.
I love that you are happy with the bags you have x
Honestly I slowed down since Covid on luxury or maybe a bit before. I just find the quality is subpar or at least no better than my coach bags and I like the styles of my coach and Marc Jacobs etc better.
There’s a lot of love for Coach!
I stop buying designer bags but goes more to Tory Burch bags, FURLA bags, Coach bags, Michael Kors bags & Longchamp bags. Quality wise for these brands are quite good and the price is affordable in Singapore.
There are some beautiful brands out there x
I’ve only ever experienced really good customer service, great polite staff and treatment. However, the quality compared to years back is totally unacceptable. I’ve compared older luxury items to the new production items and the difference is highly marked. I only buy the items I love, be them logos or quiet luxury for my own enjoyment, not anyone’s else. I do not care what others think. I love the way the quality feels when using them, but lately, a lot of the designer houses are just not that great. I would say Hermes is still taking quality seriously as far as I’ve experienced. Ethan K bags are impressive and impeccable, same leather /skin house as Hermes. However, I think you made a lot of good points in your video. Thank you for sharing your opinion. ❤
Thank you so much. You may also be interested in my next video too!
Having bought a no of lv pieces in the early 90s at a few hundred pounds a pop I still have most of them , I bought them because I loved them and still do so no intention to sell , anyway now in my early 60s feel 50 lol and retired and on a Pension I find myself looking at other brands that are much more affordable, I’ve bought coach, vintage and new both lovely , Holland and cooper bloody lovely including packaging ❤❤❤ I love the laflore Bebe ark that’s my next purchase take a look a bit out there but love it ❤
Thank you for sharing. I have heard that Holland Cooper is fabulous quality x
I walked away years ago when my latest Lous Vuitton started peeling. I won't spend the money ever again.
Ooh that’s not good x
How about we stop supporting large companies that prioritize their profits over their clients. We keep talking about the same 5 brands over and over again as if they’re the end all be all of fashion. There are hundreds of exceptional smaller designers that provide higher quality, innovation and client services than these bigger brands. The truth is 90% of luxury shoppers are pretentious and only want the brands that people recognize bc they don’t have any insight on individuality.
Interesting points here - can you suggest some smaller designers for me to have a look at? X
@@Wildunfiltered moynat, delveaux, Tod’s, toteme, mark cross, jil sander why don’t people talk about these brands as much as Chanel or Gucci? 🤷♀️
Great video! Definitely lots of food for thought
Thank you x
Luckily I don't need to buy more as I keep using mostly the bags I bought 10 or even 20 years ago. They're all classic, do the job and are perfectly fine. Not that I'm not looking. 😂 But I'll only buy something if it's out of this world, superb quality and I don't have to queue for it. 😉
Love this x
Sorry but Dior should not use sub contract compagnies.
All thèse luxury maisons should have their articles made by own employées.
Think it’s standard practice for all bigger corporations to use subcontractors x
i agree. having 20 chanel bags isn't needed. You have 10 bags and just be content
Think we are well beyond need! X
You make excellent points 👏🏾. I’m so glad that I’ve always been strategic about my luxury purchases which I’m keeping and I’m no longer Paying for a Brand from the big luxury houses because they’re just taking advantage of the market. There’s way more heritage luxury houses out there that have better quality than what we’ve been experiencing! Also you Nailed it regarding the quiet luxury trend 😂right! What’s the point of spending $$$$ money on boring plain luxury if nobody knows 😂 😂.
We all get drawn in by what we love x
I get all my designer whole sale I can’t justify paying full retail for a bag no way.
Where do you get wholesale from?
Yes with no 7! 🙌🏼 Didn’t know about Cartier and Van Cleef. 🤔 That queue in Milan was long! I sort of am out off from queues when on holiday. I keep walking because there is only so much time to explore.
Totally agree. It’s a waste of time when we only had a couple of hours in Milan x
@@Wildunfiltered for sure!
Wealthy people don't splurge in "luxury iteams" they rather saved and invest their money don't spend in trinkets
Goodnight, shopping is so wonderful, *hotdups* bags, shoes, sunglasses are all great, have a great day.
I think there are many people in many different financial positions that choose to still buy luxury. X
Wealthy people are not sitting at home they are traveling in style and always in a new country doing business or pleasure. They spent too. Load of them I know are in private jets going places
I agree. It’s time to walk away. We are spending our hard earned money to make companies, CEOs, owners RICH AS HELL. I would rather invest my money.
We all have the choice to do whatever we want with our money x
@@Wildunfiltered YES!! And who’s to say investing in something doesn’t also make companies rich. I understand.
I don’t know if you’ve done a video like this because I have seen only a few videos on your channel, and I can understand most people like to stay private, but if possible, could you do a video on how to grow wealth?
Great cliff hanger LOL!
Personally, I keep trying to find a reason to stop … and I just can’t. I’ve resigned myself to the fact that it maybe be illogical, impractical and insane but I love it and enjoy it despite all 😂
I too fall into the irrational behaviour category!
I've definitely slowed down, but this weekend, I purchased my first Hermes 🙌
Went to Chanel and walked out with nothing. Nothing sparked "joy or love"
Enjoyed it so much more. Will only purchase if it brings me joy.
Yay! What did you buy?
@Wildunfiltered Evelyn tpm (16) wanted an every day bag, but still feel stylish. Thank you for your videos and so happy I found your channel.
I love the Evelyne. I have my eye on the 29. I wish they did an inbetween size. Thank you so much - I appreciate your support x
@@Wildunfiltered Agree. I wish they had an in-between size as well.
I spent my money on getting new screens for my windows, and new security doors installed. The new screens are pet proof, made of steel, and practically impenetrable. I can leave my windows open without fear that my cats get out, or bugs or people get in. Sure, I could have bought a couple of bags, but this was to improve my home, and I think this was more important in the long run. I paid nearly 6K for all of these screens and doors. Cheaper than a bag or two. (Jan Griffiths).
It’s all a matter of priority!
Louis Vuitton raised their prices in June in Canada!! I couldn’t believe my eyes! LV needs to stop now. I don’t know who’s worse - Chanel or Louis Vuitton!! I’m saying enough is enough now 😭
After filming my video I saw there is an lv price increase coming in the uk too!
Great video! ❤
Thank you!!🙏🏻
I’m so done with so called luxury.
Why do you feel this way!?
@@Wildunfiltered horrible experience with Dior. They sent me the premier rouge lipstick case damaged. Gold was scraped off the top, scratches all over the bottom, and only after pestering them did they agree to replace it. Then they went MIA amd never kept their word. $600 for lipstick that is the worst quality and zero customer service. It isn’t worth it for a name. I’m only buying quality products from companies with amazing service. Plus, you can find brands with better quality for less, with actual gold hardware for bags. Dior is in hot water and should be, their treatment of employees speaks loudly. Thank you for the video!
Right the point you make about fakes is the biggest reason I don't bother. As much as I might like a luxury bag, many have been faked and I don't live in an area where people value luxury, so they probably would assume it's fake anyway. I just feel good with Coach, Tory Burch or something like a Polene bag. I want quality over trying hard to show off.
Also in my point of view putting that money into assets sounds like a better option to me. Makes more money.
Many people agree with you x
If you ARE PRICED OUT, THEN YOU SHOULD SAVE FOR YOUR FUTURE!!!!
I think there is also an argument that we can decide our own cut off point when it comes to price we are willing to pay x
Too many replicas even though I can afford the real thing having too many fakes just ruin everything!!! That’s the reason I stop buying luxury bags
so many fakes out there
Oh, there are folks who can afford to buy Hermès and Chanel, and enjoy lux their lux items. We all like nice things, to each his own. I know people who thoroughly enjoy their high end everything, even if I'm not interested. We have different interests and opinions. And please, there are sweatshops everywhere, for all kinds of brands and all levels. We don't know the truth about so much. That said, I agree with your thoughts here.
Yes I think it’s the tip of the iceberg with regard to how little we know about how many things are produced at all price levels x
The value of these bags are tied to brand reputation. I really hope people don’t actually use them as investments because things can change so quickly from an allegation.
Exactly. A ruined reputation can affect sooo many people!
Yes I have bags that I bought that I don’t think I can use them all I try to bought mimco,2 LV genuine, gucci1 ,coach , mk, MJ original & some others diffrent colours from TK max too I think it’s crazy now ..
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I have a Chanel Medium Boy in burgundy which is the only luxury bag I own. I love it and the Chanel shopping experience in Paris.
The rest of my bags are more affordable i.e, LongChamp, Lancel, Coach, Kate Spade, Furla, Ferragamo, Rebecca Minkoff, Diane Von Furtensberg.
I currently have my eye on the Coach quilted tabby which is very similar to the Chanel flap bag in style. Coach makes great bags.
So much love for Coach!
Love your hair!
Thank you so much x
I actually got turned off of lux brands when I saw all the reality tv stars wearing or using them. From Real Housewives to the K family, it has made me think of them now as common. The looks are now becoming basic.
Influenced away from luxury x
I am in a position that, if I buy luxury, I buy pre-loved, when I work up the guts. I worry about fakes. I don’t want to pay 4 + digits for a bag, period. I have watched the quality of luxury suffer due to the absurd number of releases and the demand they generate. I have watched the price of these subpar skyrocket, as if any bag on the face of the earth is worth 5+ digits. The greed and blindness of the luxury houses is driving a downward spiral that could severely damage or destroy these luxury houses. Anymore, if I want to buy new, I am more inclined to explore contemporary brands that give me great quality at prices I can handle. My favorite is Dooney and Bourke. ❤❤❤
I have never heard of this brand before? Is it only in USA?
Experience with friends are so expensive as friendship are fleeting, suddenly your friend might have an affair with your man, backstabbing, sabotage, never reprocitated your kindness. Be aware of spending too much money on people.
Ooh sounds like you have had some bad experiences?
True, it made me aware of not romanticise friendship where I sacrifice more than I'm willing to lose. I don't want to become more bitter than I have to : ) Bitterness is poisonous and it grows on feeling unfair treatment, and with people you cannot expect them to return any favours, this increases the risk and costs of dealing with people. You don't own people just because you were nice, generous, kind, went an extra mile for them.
@carrino15 unfortunately we judge people’s actions by how we would act ourselves. That’s why we get so disappointed.
#7 🙌🏼 I’m not spending for quiet luxury. Loud and proud 😂
Love this!
Amen! Loud and proud here too ❤😂
There is a more important issue coming up which is the UK election. Vote Reform UK to save your country.
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They are trying to price people out to make it more exclusive.
It’s working! X
Back in the day it was worth buying a luxury handbag ! I stick with good quality coach or dooney&bourke
Lets cut these companies down to there knees for poor quality and high prices
So much love for Coach in my community x
I would say it's all of the above.
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Sometimes just because you can afford it doesn't me you should.
Because often there are several other better uses for that money. I do love spending money on experiences and investment to be really wealthy in the future, meaning being able to do whatever with my time I want to instead of working hard and spending my money mindlessly.
Love this x
I just sold my Chanel bag and wallet.. I’m done with Chanel .. LV is next .. I don’t get the pleasure from them anymore.
When it’s time… it’s time x
Dior scandal
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Which luxury designer bag you will keep buying ?
Which brand?
Oh sorry my English is not too good, I am Mexican , anyway forget it , thanks
My apologies. If you are asking which brand I will keep buying it would be Louis Vuitton x
Since LV isn’t interest in doing anything new with their damier graphite pattern, looks like I’ll have to buy used and maybe edit them for my wants/needs. What is LV good at/known for? It was their canvas bag. Now with the quality decrease and them wanting to be players in leather I can’t trust them with new products. Also, remember, you’re just making one of the worlds most richest person more rich. ☠️☠️☠️
We all have the choice where to spend our ££ - yet some of us still spend even though irrational to do so x
Burberry is the most expensive bag I ever bought and I just got it last week! I didn’t feel good after the purchase. The bag is beautiful, it smells of amazing fine leather, but when I smelled my Coach bags, I realized it smells the same. I think my next bag will be a Brahmin or I’ll just keep it at Coach,
The only way a luxury purchase is worth it is for it to bring you joy. If you don’t feel good about it then it’s not for you. The bag sounds amazing and there will have been a reason you wanted to buy it x
@@Wildunfiltered Thank you! 😊
when you have a closet full of designer things, you can quite say that it’s enough, but when did you just start? you just want these things to be only yours and other people not to buy them. if you think it's time to stop oh buying, sell everything you have and then say it... you won't say it! so all this is hypocrisy and demagoguery for the sake of a video.
Thank you for your comment. Not entirely sure you understood the premise of my video but thank you for watching x
The prices for me
Crazy high but we still buy!?!
I think no 6 reason is very relevant, we can’t take the bags with us memories last a life time ❤
So true x
I have good memories buying my bags lol
association with dubai prozzies being paid in birkins and such
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@@Wildunfiltered yep, tax free cash when they sell it