Yes, I agree for all the same reasons. I don’t wear ‘icons’ because they reflect the brand, not ME! I love beautiful things, lovely things that will last many years and reflect MY style, not the brand. I remember in junior high when we all HAD to have the same boots, sweater and jeans to feel cool and everyone looked like cookie cutter images of everyone else. Haven’t we grown out of that? Everyone wearing the same ‘iconic’ items is boring and predictable. Express yourself with your very own beautiful style and be your OWN icon! Unique, individual and fantastic!

And sooo many fakes EVERYWHERE

I still love my LV reverse monogram *esluxy* clutch! It's versatile, fits a variety of items, and is definitely a workhorse! I think seeing it everywhere (like the LV speedy) is proof that it's already a classic

Luxury now is fast fashion🙄🙄🙄

Yes, I agree. HIGH crime, joblessness and the economy doesn’t look good.

I was in Turkey recently and had a empriente multi pouchette with me. They show me a*jklux* bag and it looked just like it.

Here's a fact I know when I visit Bali: they price it higher for foreigners and domestic tourists, but lower for locals (usually tourist spots), so I usually go in*preluxz* Go shopping.

Totally!!!!!

When I was much younger and cared way too much what people thought - I walked into a sushi restaurant with my *esluxy* . A group of girls were at a table and were laughing. I immediately assumed they were laughing at my fake bag. Looking back, I'm sure they weren't as it was a brilliant copy. So, moral of the story - please don't spend too much time worrying about what others think of you. In reality, they are far too concerned about themselves and probably feeling just as insecure as you are.

To me, the *esluxy* looks more like a Victoria (Hermès). Also, I love that bag you bought! I bought it because of you.

You are lucky that your thrift store has such great prices. Be all of my local thrift stores price everything as if you are shopping at Neiman Marcus. Even if the *esluxy* are not real name brand. That's one reason why I don't go thrifting anymore. Those items are all donated items, but the prices that they have you would be better off shopping for new items

Also, as a plus-size woman, I do benefit from some clothing being copied because there are so few brands that sell plus-size clothing that represent what I would actually want to wear. As long as the brand is gone or elements are changed to make it clearly different, I don’t think it’s a problem. Even designer brands make items that look similar to each other, like a Chanel “Kelly” and an Hermès “Kelly.” No one will notice that your bag is from *esluxy* .

*esluxy* shopping etiquette. Explaining what the general rules are, how to approach an SA, how to dress, how stores may differ. Something like a step-by-step for newbies (like me) who feel out of their depth. The thing I worry about an the awkward moment when I've spent 20mins drooling over a bag just to turn and leave empty-handed. Idk what to say! Maybe that sounds dumb but I'm so awkward, I don't want to come off as rude or uncomfortable, it's not their fault I'm an anxious mess.

When made with Chinese leather you never know where it comes from or what the leather is made of*jklux* .

It definitely helps that those pieces themselves are classics

I personally own a Speedy, and the Lady Dior. Will I continue to use them? Absolutely. “Iconic” or not (that word is way over used) I will definitely continue to carry them both. They are classic pieces and I love them.

No matter the appearance or the metal parts of the *esluxy* I believe that as long as you are not a practitioner, you will never see any difference

Me too. The lady says she doesn’t feel the stuff she has is luxury anymore since everyone wears it. So what? I feel more comfortable that I see other ppl wearing it too. I enjoy the bags I have and will carry them (even I feel a bit uncomfortable since the scandals broke out)

Using Dior anymore means that you support child labor and communist party in China. Luxury at what cost ??

Amen. If those dreadful Kardashians endorse it I run the other way.

it's hard to avoid anything the k's endorse. i totally feel you on this sentiment but they seem to be everywhere. they're so tied to both Schiaparelli and birkins, which has turned me off both but i love the Ferragamo Hug bag and Kim's been carrying it. ugh

I have a Hug bag. It’s fabulous. If you love it, get it & ignore the Kardashian connection.

The bags are very cute, but the Coach tabby cat is my favorite Coach style. The taupe color is also very beautifu*preluxz* .

@@janetr5929 Dior bags are amazing ❤️ my Lady Dior. The quality and the style are top notch. I have hade it for a while.

Agree. You cannot compare the two in my opinion. Both are bad, but Balenciaga is, indeed, a whole other level.

I agree and at some level Dior knew what they were doing was wrong as they were doing it on the sly. Balenciaga on the other hand were openly promoting and encouraging the theme of SA and CP. Truly vile.

And Kim Kardashian with FOUR children still promotes them which is disgustingly and sick and is why her popularity has gone down the toilet tremendously!

@@seattlepeaches936 OMG! she did/does that?? I'm not keeping up with her/her family, so i wasn't aware of it. wow. just wow. phuh

@@zengirl524 Sweatshops are one thing, and can be closed down if people stop buying that brand. SA+CP? truly vile indeed, and sadly can't be stopped. :(

The book tote is a ridiculous price. Nope, nope, nope. I'd rather buy from small family brands. The now fake luxury houses can go stuff themselves.

lV is kinda ugly anyway. You know it is with all that ugly branding on it. Come on, admit it.

Did you guys seriously think these bags cost 1k+ to create ?? lol what ??

Agreed

Agree. So classic. I love it.

Yes! A winter outfit wasn’t complete without a Burberry cashmere scarf.

Ditto

I still love the burberry check pattern and will wear it with joy even if no one else on the planet does lol

I’m confused.

Sounds like she did what she had to do to survive

Hugo Boss made all the Nazi SS Uniforms. Leather coats, etc.

@@toloveandrestore2472 or you can just read the whole article on wikipedia about coco chanel and see for youself

@@moiraverwijk4134 do not purchase staff from hugo boss then. We all can be informed and make choises

The ones without mass market social media saturation!

For me Loewe and Celine

Wrong. Lady Dior and Chanel classic flap will be iconic always.

They are too mass produced to be handmade.

​@@seagreen2034 not Hermes

​@@samuelburton5576the handbags and SLG. Anything else is made in Italy.

Hermes bags are hand made in France

​@@Tagehano the hands of sobbing children? stop with this nonsense about Hermes being reputable artisans.

apparently the latin for his name means Baal is King so I doubt that.

Same thoughts

Oh please he sold his soul too.

It's not stupid, it's wise. True wisdom is knowing what's right over what's 'logical.'

Where I never get this experience like these from any of luxury brand do you buy from harrods or Selfridges or where they they give you private room?

You express this really well! Fashion houses were happy with customers like you, until they became part of big conglomerates and to make more profit they needed the overconsumption just at the time when social media really kicked in creating trends and over consumption.

yes i love prada and miu2❤

Not anymore. Her stuff is just as cheap.

Maybe but still love both.

That blue bag so nice after the Lady Dior.

I agree! The Neverfull and Speedy are iconic and classic. They will never go out of style. They will not always be trending, but they will always be classic. Same with Lady Dior. I don’t know about Lady Dior, but at least LV has declined in quality. I prefer to buy preloved LV, the canvas was thicker and so much nicer.

they are so pretty! how does it do being worn daily? I'd love to know

I love their Mayfair bag!

@@kg8887 the embroidered ones are so fab!

Even though they did employ the workers, I find it difficult to believe that no one visited from a place of authority never visited where their bags were being made.

Honestly, this bracelet is so comfortable and goes with everything. Wear it with good health! At the end of the day, we should buy what we love and what we will wear!

No way! VCA is so classic, timeless and beautifully crafted ♥️

Agreed! People’s curiosity has waned. The novelty wears off with fakes. You experience it and question the hype after the novelty wears off.

streetwear is generally crass, look how burberry has yet to recover from chavs

It's called corporate greed and profits. That's the issue

@@samuelburton5576 yes its not about one particular bag they sell its about the brand using people (and not being honest) to make mega money off the consumers backs...

Same

Totally agree!! The McQueen aesthetic is so unique and everything from the clothes to the bags to the scarves just make them a standout compared to many other brands. LOVE the skulls, hope they are always part of their designs.

More fool you!

Same

Agree agree agree

McQueen! Such a big love for McQueen.

@@sleepysartorialist yes yes YES! 😘

Oh! My family! ❤ McQueen is absolutely my forever favourite brand. Hardly spoken about. Sad days.

I try to sell mine. Wore them just once and nobody wants them, oh well 😅

I have a pair and still wear them on occasion.

I wear them! They are great shoes and look classic!

I think Loro Piana loafers are more popular now. Though not driving shoes.

Love them for its classic look and comfortable easy to wear anywhere shoes.

Totally. Iconic. Influencers normalizing that "everyone" owns these bags is so false. No, they don't - they are still luxury. Attainable but still iconic. They can coexist...

I will always keep mine as well ❤

I adore my Neverfull! I’ll NEVER stop wearing it

I think being the top 2 selling bags is precisely the reason a lot of people would be put off

Same ❤

Mine is in perfect condition too. Clic clacs are classic pieces. By definition a classic piece is something that's been around for ages. I think she is confusing classic and trendy.

Me too

No worries, your English is great!

Amen

Hey, that was me! 😂 which is why I still love mine. Ima punk girl at 66!

​@@t.lillylittlewater2107 Right On!!! 😊

Well, I absolutely LOVE my McQueen Britannia skull clutch. It's just so punk, I love it and will never part with it.

As long as you guys love it, it’s perfect. 😄 We all have different tastes.

I wear a drawstring bag in my totes.

Yes....Wayne Goss.

I agree with your hubby. We don’t know how most of our items or clothes are produced. Well, my unpopular opinion is. ... there has been very little ethics involved with fashion. That fashion brands are NOW expected to adhere to some version of ethics is new… it’s a new fashion trend! And I think the brands are trying to figure out the new mode. It’s been all about sustainability and “clean” for the last 5 years? The globalist production process has to include China in some manner. So I bet many of the brands have production practices that include Chinese labor somewhere in their lines. When I look at purses that are produced by independent companies or makers, purses that have a similar design and leather, a close dupe, or especially a super fake, I look at the price point. They are often from $150 up to around $300. $500 to a $1,000 for a high end style or an exotic. These producers are STILL making a profit. That gives me an approximate profit margin. That profit has to of course pay for luxury store fronts, salespeople and expensive marketing, fashion shows and art directors. I often ask myself- If the bag I like didn’t have all the hype and surrounding fashion glamour and I hadn’t seen it in a swanky shop, and it cost a tenth of the price, would I still want it as badly? The fashion conscious are fickle and the “it” trend reverses quickly and abruptly. Even the “big brands” are finding this out.

You cannot know if every product you own was made ethically or not, but if you know that particular brand is unethical, it should then be easy to know where to draw the line. It’s not like you have no other options, or that the particular bag is crucial for your survival. It’s not a perfect method, but you do what you can.

The difference is that Dior promotes itself as this luxury, ethically made brand … it’s kinda a lie? Purchasing a lie because it simply says “Dior”. This where do you draw the line is such a cop out.

I still wear mine everyday. No scratch. I like it

I love mine because they add some fun color. I’ll wear them with a twilly tied around my wrist.

I agree with all of your points. Dior should be able to get it together and redeem themselves. They can turn this around. Balenciaga, not so much.

Tourists? And are you native to the Amalfi coast yourself?

@@manargad3525 I don’t answer personal questions for strangers.

Chinese love balenciaga and older women dressing and looking as kids 12yo…

Many many fakes