Everything Wrong With Influencer Hauls // the geek is chic
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- Опубликовано: 11 июл 2024
- My thoughts on untransparent and unrealistic influencer hauls and their impact on their audience and our reception of fashion.
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They are no longer influencers, they are sales reps.
I think instagram is the new QVC / Home shopping network. It’s literally filled hauls and “swipe ups!” Links🤮
so true.
They are talking advertisements. In the past they used promis to build a connection to the buyer now they have influencers. I mean, their name says it "influencers". I follow a lot people good thing is I'm not that easy to "influence" and I'm very frugal (aka poor :D) so I think multiple times if I wanna buy something. But I like the inspiration they can provide.
Omg well said 👏 sales reps!!
I agree 100% I already noticed several years ago that suddenly different channels would have the same brand hauls within a couple days. At some point it became like watching commercials.
Excellent and very well said!!! Lydia Elise Millen is the best example of what is wrong with influencers in general.
Hi Nadia, I agree that Lydia is the best example of this. it is not realistic clothes that expensive. Dresses for $700 , $500, from Net a Porter, Luisa Via Roma, it is just insane... with that amount of $ I can buy tons of clothes with better quality at Zara or Asos, H&M as well but they gave a huge shipping problem right now. Well said , I agree 💯 with the geek is chic.
o m g YES AGREE
This is exactly why I recently unfollowed LEM and Tamara. It is just massive amounts of trendy luxury items with no personal style. Just buying what’s trendy in the moment. I really couldn’t stand it anymore
I always wonder how Tamara afford all that. She must be spending £10k+ a month
@@Julia36D They don't pay for anything. All the stuff they show is either gifted, loaned or bought using vouchers. It's easy being rich that way LOL
Evelyn, I think you are a rare gem on RUclips. This is one of your best videos ever, and I thank you for being so honest, genuine and sincere. I really appreciate your channel as I feel I can really trust your words, your tips and suggestions. You are a pro in the fashion industry, you have a lot of experience and you speak from your heart and I can feel the passion in what you say and what you do. Luxury fashion and beauty are my favorite channels, and many times I have wondered: "Am I being fooled by these pretty faces?"
I have noticed lately that the same brands, both beauty and fashion related, are being celebrated and bragged by all the youtubers that I follow and that makes me wonder: is this real? Of course is not!
It is a real shame that we have come to the point where we are getting subliminal messages, through channels that are supposed to provide real and true experiences and advices! As you said, the meaning of luxury has been distorted. As far as I am concerned a luxury item is not definitely something I would and I could buy every day, and guess what? I believe that is a blessing, because I do appreciate everything I own and when I buy the bag, or the shoes or whatever item I might like, I am the happiest girl on earth. I noticed how now they are making a fuss about fast fashion when the same people just a few weeks ago, were talking about the environment and how quality is better than quantity. Anyways, I agree 100% with every word you said. Please don't change! You are the best!
Amen. I’m so glad to see someone speaking out on this. Luckily I’m old and wise enough to know the difference between marketing and authenticity but I’m not sure that everyone does. Hopefully this video will help. Thanks for sharing.
Amen from me too. Recently a certain influencer from Milton Keynes said she got "joy" out of using a face cream that cost 700 pounds sterling for one jar (really!). In the next video she said that her mother is a cashier at a grocery store. Hmmmm... I wondered a while back when she cleaned out her closet how she filled three racks of clothes to give away when just weeks before she told us how much she loved each item. Hmmm.... The craziest show was about playing a homeless person on Christmas, only holding out for 5 hours sleeping on the cold ground in a tent. Well meant, perhaps, but very insulting to truly homeless people. Then taking off soon for a ritzy ski vacation.
The restrictions brought upon us by the global health crisis separate the wheat from the chaff.
The girls who now can't drag their viewers around to luxury stores, dentists, hair removal and nail salons, etc. don't have anything to say. So they sit in their kitchens and look bored.
They will probably end up like Britney Spears.
It's true. However, there is a saying 'Who is more foolish - the fool who leads or those who are following?'. My point being - influencing in digital media is a job. There are many people in that particular industry for us to choose from when it comes to following, including a prerogative to not choosing anyone at all and to dedicate our time to different content. We are the ones who should filtrate what we are choosing to watch and who should have realistic take on what social media and digital marketing actually are.
Omg!you are totally spot on..it's like luxury has turned to fast fashion..
Grace A true
Absolutely !
Yes! Say it louder so the people in the back can hear!
Even the “ethical” youtubers are doing this stuff like all reviewing the same brand at the same time. One ethical/low-waste influencer recently mentioned how long-lasting a pair of jeans was and I had to ask them how they could even say that when the brand has only been doing jeans for like a year and they’ve only had them a couple months.
I have very low tolerance for being fake, especially when it’s clear they think I am too stupid to notice.
so true. if I hear 'dearly bethany' or 'Useless Signe' throw the name 'Everlane' at me one.more.time. I think I will scream. So I unsubscribed from them.
Anne Donker it is so obvious and I used to like Dear Bethany but like many they get caught up in the sponsorship game. I take everything an influencer says with less than a grain of salt.
Mystic Fox agree with you completely! I’ve been annoyed lately, especially during this time. IMHO
Like everyone owns Everlane. Like this is the only brand in the world
Bklyn Dreamer I did the same thing and unsubscribed from her too!
Let just be real Lydia is the absolute worst. Every day there’s a $5000 haul. She showed a $500.00 jumpsuit to wear at home while under quarantine. She hasn’t let up with millions of people losing jobs, small business closing and people losing there lives. When she lost her cat her audience showed great compassion for her. She has shown us just how self centered she can be.. I love your channel and your style, It’s that of a real working women, whom like myself likes luxury and fashion. Thank for this video!
Shopgirl62 completely agree. I wish she would just explicitly say “look, I’m marketing for this company and I got these items for free so I can show you how to style them”. Like just be honest.
I love Sophie Shohet! She’s a lot more realistic and I enjoy her content.
jas9233 I love her, too!
Agreed 100%!
I hate Lydia!!!😤
I used to watch youtube for lookbooks/styling, but it's just become a constant stream of advertising. There's no real knowledge or insight into the brand and you just see them selling it within the year because they "just never wore it" or it "found it hard to style"/"didn't go with anything in my wardrobe"; just seems to enforce the idea that you don't have to consider things properly before you buy them/keep them. I've unsubscribed from so many channels since the virus outbreak because there's no value in the video, just another loungewear haul or using the outbreak to gain more views/followers.
Audrey Coyne is a great youtuber
You should check her out.
She doesn't do hauls, but fashion advice, and she reuses her clothes all the time!!
I really really enjoy her Videos
@@bascoaful watching now :-) thanks, love x
@@bascoaful I agree she is one f the few authentic seeming ones. i also like karen britchick but mostly because she seems a nice person.
Great video! Totally agree! People have to be more honest. I also have to say that there is an enormous amount of pressure from viewers for influencers to “turn looks.” I am not even big and I feel it every day. People complain but also have unrealistic expectations. It is hard sometimes to find a balance. I cannot tell you how many negative comments I get for repeating clothes or shoes... People are brutal. Also, people say horrible things about youtubers like Lydia but they still subscribe and still watch. Try being a sustainable fashion influencer repeating looks and doing everything right and see how many views you get... None! I have a pretty sad opinion on this but it is reality. People watch the people they bash... The ones with a million hauls, extravagant lifestyle, that are horrible people, self absorbed with little integrity...
Hey Erica, thank you so much for your comment! I couldn’t agree more! If there would not be demand for hauls then this whole format wouldn’t exist in the first place! It is indeed quite a challenge to really stay true to yourself while keeping it interesting and fresh for the audience 💓
I agree with every single point you are making. Additionally, what frustrates me right now is that they still flaunt many hauls when many people lost their jobs, have to claim benefits, small businesses going bust etc, money is tight and put towards food and medicine. It's a very inconsiderate and quite crass attitude. They should be showing us how to use an existing wardrobe with a few new things but nothing flashy and momentarily move their proposition on cooking and exercising at home etc. perhaps we are seeing too young influencers and we need more mature ones, there is a market for it. Happy to see that you are safe and healthy x
I absolutely agree! The thing is, that they most likely also lost a couple of projects so now they want make up for that lost income with some extra affiliate activities...that’s just my guess.
@@thegeekischic There are actually a few youtubers that have "shopping their closet" and "mindful purchase" as a major theme in their channels (FYI the channels that I know of are Alyssa Beltempo, Audrey Coyne, Colourful Noir). There are also some channels that talk about shopping for good quality clothes... so nowadays I always check to see if it's worth paying hundred(s) or so on polyester. Thank you for the video Evelyn! ;*
@@thegeekischic, sure but they can still find new alternative clothes to the older ones and use affiliate links...I mean they are supposed to be creative. what is clear in the present situation is that we all need to think of a 2nd stream of income going forward. We shouldn't just rely on our main job.
@@sophiaz5999 Yes Audrey is a good one
froufou100 I understand your point but you have to remember these brands that they’re supporting have employees to support, if everyone stops shopping even if they can and have the money for it those employees will lose their jobs too and if hauls triggers anyone just don’t watch them. It’s unfortunate cycle that we’re going through these days.
So agree. Thanks for this video 🙌🏼 A reason I also love RUclipsr Sophie Shohet is because I feel she is so likeable as well as shows the thought she puts behind her purchases etc Yes, has lots of luxury items but has a more positive and realistic approach to it imo
I really enjoy her content, too!
Yes, I find her content great!💥🌹
Hi friend 🙋🏻♀️✨😆
Yesss!!! This is so spot-on! Valid Criticism is not hate. “Influencers” is just another word for salesperson.
I never thought of it like that...interesting
That’s why I don’t like for example Lydia E.M. like You do because her style and life is not realistic like yours is (and my for sure). They buy what everyone is having, they buy too much, and don’t think a lot about it....finaly they don’t have personal style. Still it is fun to look those videos and new items from high luxury brands, but it is fake. That’s why I love Your chanel from the start because I can relate 👏🏻
Totally agree about Lydia, she ‘buys’ too much and it’s not realistic to shop the way she does.
lol she was the first person that popped to mind for me. I still like some of the pieces she has but she’s so fake.
kshiftkometh
She is to fake !,
@kshiftkometh oh god i remember suffering through her videos.. she rambles and rambles about nothing! always shocked about the amount of praise in her comments. guess there is someone for everyone
jkbkjnj kjhkjbnjk she blocks delete negative comments I merely asked why she’d be releasing a new brand product during a pandemic an influx in postage at this time is not essential it got deleted
Completely agree!!! It's definitely a content that I like to watch but I'm a 35-year-old women that can distinguish all that you're describing. I can't even imagine what it would be to watch all this when was in 20s.
Totally agree!
On Russian RUclips it is even worse, because they film not only hauls, but like “100 best dresses right now” with 200 affiliated links, they cannot even fit them in the description box and continue in comments. Or they show luxury bag, or trends and again 1 million links to “cheaper alternatives”
And they are always claiming to "get the wear out of" all the items even though they cannot possibly have the time to wear all the things they buy.
I agree! I still rarely see them wearing an item longer than 2 months! 🙈
They also sell gifted stuff on Depop. Lydia Millen does and I find it disgusting!
To all who want a lovely Influencer, who doesn't do hauls, but still talks about fashion-> Audrey Coyne
Her videos are very interesting, and calming at the same time.
She cares about quality, and reuses her clothes
Totally agree, she comes across as such a sweet person, and very thoughtful and intelligent💞
Me too
They get these hauls heavily discounted or free 😳 Eye opener!! I thought that these influencers had lots of disposable income, how naive was I.
Exactly!! That's why they were all so pissed off when the ASA told them they had to declare their freebies - it spoiled the illusion they created that they're spending their own money. They want us to believe they're super-rich, dropping thousands a week, when in actual fact it's all free and then they make more money from the affiliate links! They make people feel depressed and inferior, yet its all a lie!
The reason why they receive discounts and vouchers is because they've spent a lot of their own money on luxury goods. Purchasing expensive clothes ends up being an investment because luxury brands and sites take notice and end up sponsoring these influencers. They're probably making at least 20,000 usd from sponsorships. The phrase, "you have to spend money to make money" rings true here.
I appreciate you shining the light for people who can get caught up with trying to keep up with an influencer they like. What is sad as you said is when designers charge hundreds for poor quality, and the influencer would promote the item as if it is superior quality. Then there are the 10 Zara hauls and 15 Everlane hauls, sometimes it’s too much. What’s even more crazy is when “influencers” do a closet clean and so many pieces have tags on it and they dare say “I’m selling the item” and you didn’t even pay for it...the nerve. Thankfully, RUclips is just entertainment, but I wish there were more with a true sense of style.
”I wear lily silk every day even at gym” 😂😂 thats impossible and ridicilous like how do you wash them?
😂
I had to stop the video so I can comment. I stumbled on Lydia's channel (your favorite youtuber) when she had 52K subscribers. Since then I rarely miss any of her videos. However, despite being a gorgeous woman with a pretty house and nice career etc, nobody can deny how dodgy she's making her sponsorships. That's why she's getting so much hate online. Tamara is also an youtuber with tons of expensive items but when you go through her comments, rarely you find negative ones. Why is that?!? Weeeelll...I remember even now when Lydia "bought" her Smeg appliances for her then new house. That video was marked as "non-sponsored". Then UK introduced a law for disclosing sponsorships. Suddenly in her videos the Smeg items were marked as PR products. Also, again I remember how annoyed and what a rant she made when that law was passes. That's why there were so manny people reporting her content and that's why she had to appear in from of the UK commission to explain her content. So now she puts AD on absolutely all her videos. So you never know what's sponsored and what not. Ok she's says that she works in partnership with this or that brand for a portion of her video but when it comes to her My Theresa hauls for example...only God knows. And to be honest, I watch her because I like her house because when it comes to her day to day outfits..not a big fan.
Omg! Thanks for actually having the guts to say this! Another reason why I love your channel coz u say it like it is. I really waited for the SOMEONE to point this out and it was you 💕👍
Omg I agree! Influencers often have NO CLUE about the quality of the items and still rave about ‘the great quality’ of the item and it totally ‘worth’ the money...if they had any idea about fabrics and the right fit of garments it would be a different story...
I think they pick up things to show us and return them.
And the brands give them gifts 🎁.
yes a saw that many times before and they sometimes said that they would send the items back as well (talking fast fashion brands)... which I think is very wrong too - think about the impact on the environment producing fast fashion but also sending it back and forth for (almost) no reason.
This is so important! Thank you for making this. As a teen who grew up watching these hauls which were basically adverts I was pretty much conditioned to think that that amount of stuff is normal and it always left me wanting more and more. Now I see it, it’s not normal to live that kind of lifestyle and luxury items are called luxury for a reason. You buy them when you want to treat yourself
Thank you for your comment, I am glad the video as helpful to you! We shouldn’t ever feel pressured by unrealistic hauls and huge amounts or of luxury goods.
Thanks, I think reality checks like this video are long overdue for the luxury community. What exacerbates the problem is that viewers could get stuck in a "bubble" filled with these haul videos given the way algorithms on social media platforms work, and might lose a sense of how rare it is to buy luxury items. As a result, I find myself increasingly avoiding hauls, and forcing myself to wait longer before pulling the trigger and buying a product just to make sure that I truly love it.
On a side note, I also completely agree with you regarding Theory pieces. I'm constantly looking to add more of their silk tops to my wardrobe (I have the shirt you're wearing in several colors!) because they're great for work and say, going out for dinner.
Hey dear, I am glad that you enjoyed my video and that you also appreciate Theory as much as I do 💓
Honesty and integrity are 2 characteristics that you have in abundance. Well done!!
Althought this is not war against or adressed exklusively to LEM, she is such a good example. She has nothing to do with "small" people and our lives. It is strictly bussines and we are kind of assets. Sell them all!!! Use anything to make them buy!! And she is not the only one.
Thank you for this refreshing and intelligent discourse. It is very much needed. Many of us are well aware of the illusory and unrealistic "lifestyle" of some so-called "influencers". But the problem is wider and "influencers" are only reflection of state of mind worldwide. The image of buying or consuming luxury items like they would be replaceable underwear is actually offensive: in the first place for example for intelligent, highly educated, working women from "real life" and second for luxury brand itself. I deeply feel that something is really wrong in the field of fashion. Not only with fast fashion which is destruction for environment, but also with luxury fashion. The quality of luxury items has in general dramatically decline in last decade and the price tag for some items is too often so ridiculous that makes me feel like they are playing jerks of us. I am looking forward similar debate.
Very well put! I completely agree with everything you said. Fashion looses its value if (sometimes) cheaply made luxury hauls are a monthly thing.
I’m glad you are staying true to yourself and are so authentic 😊
Well said👏👏👏
I always appreciate full disclosure and transparency. It just speaks to the credibility of the influencer.
Thank you very much for saying what a lot of us are thinking! I am very thoughtful and mindful of every single purchase I make because I am not trying to waste money on items that aren’t even my style or are just excess purchases for showing off. I am very conscious of every purchase I make and make sure that it’s something that actually goes with my style and I will use. I’m not trying to help with the already over polluting problem from the fashion industry. Thanks for articulating what most of us are already thinking!!! 💜
I'm so glad you made this video! I just appreciate it when influencers acknowledge it, like inthefrow and Sammi Maria. They would never buy as much as they haul if they didn't have that job
Hallo Eveyln, ich gucke sehr gerne die RUclipsr aus England. Allerdings fällt es mir immer schwerer mir die Videos anzugucken. Vor Jahren habe ich sie entdeckt, bin mit ihnen groß geworden und nun sind die Damen an einem Punkt angekommen der für mich nicht mehr nachvollziehbar wird. Das ist in etwa so wie eine sich auseinandergelebte Freundschaft. Die netten Mädels sind jetzt groß und alle haben eine Einbauküche in Petrol, man fährt jetzt Bentley und der Trend geht zum Zweithaus. Die Einrichtung ist natürlich gesponsert, alle den gleichen Staubsauger und Kühlschrank. Jede Woche mindestens eine neue Handtasche und um sich doch noch abzusetzten muss es jetzt Hermes sein. Die Luxuskleidung wird in Massen gekauft... und wer soll die noch tragen? Wer braucht 15 Mäntel? Das leuchten in ihren Augen ist verschwunden und es geht nicht mehr um den eigenen Stil sondern um Klicks. Und am schlimmsten sind dann die plötzlich eingeworfenen Hauls von ASOS oder Amazon. Ich fühle mich als hätte ich einen ganzen Haufen "Freunde" auf einmal verloren. Ich gönne ihnen ihren Erfolg aber es macht einfach keinen Spaß mehr da das Leben anders geht. Das einzig gute an der Entwicklung ist, daß ich deinen Kanal gefunden habe. :-) Bleib wie du bist und vielen Dank für deine schönen Videos und dein wirklich ansprechendes Insta Profil. :-) Bleib gesund.
Vielen lieben Dank für deinen Kommentar, du sprichst mir aus der Seele!💓💓💓
Miss Piggely 💕 Ich kann jeden einzelnen Satz unterschreiben! Du hast es perfekt auf den Punkt gebracht! Umso schöner dass auf diesem Kanal kritisch damit umgegangen wird.
Right on, Evelyn. Absolutely spot on. So many influencers are just making money with no regard for their audience or the sustainability of our earth.
This is so refreshing! Thanks for sharing this with all of us. xx
More rants please, I love these! I love how authentic this channel, keep it up!
Thank you thank you THANK YOU for this video! I love your channel because of your authenticity, and although I have watched Lydia I just can't anymore, it's all just too highly polished and feels completely fake. I do, however, enjoy watching Sophie Shohet, she feels very much like a real, genuine, human being. I suspected there must've been more sponsorship of certain influences than they admitted to, so it's interesting to learn about monthly vouchers enabling them to (seemingly) spend so much money so regularly! It's clear from my luxury collection and general buying habits that I'll never be offered such a shopping deal! 😂 I thought there was something wrong with me because I didn't desperately want what I was being shown on RUclips and Instagram, E.G. LV multi pochette, maybe I'm just not that easily influenced! I like having my own style! These videos are so much more important than another unboxing! Thank you!
I find it super important and more fun to have and enjoy an individual style! Thank you so much for your comment!
Awesome video as always! Really good point about how consumers find themselves in financial trouble from hauls. For example, I know a girl who completely deteriorated her credit and financial health from maxing out her credit cards to spend it all on makeup... makeup. Now she can’t even get approved for any sort of loan, credit card, etc. All due to seeing the absolutely fucking crazy amount of makeup beauty influencers have and her needing to feel that validation. I think what people forget is that having such an enormous amount of useless shit is part of their job as influencers. Their entire job is to get people to buy things. Don’t get me wrong though, like you said, I really enjoy the eye and the taste that my favorite influencers have. But at the end of the day, I take inspiration from them to curate my own style and express myself and that’s what fashion is all about to me. You’re the realest thing on RUclips Evelyn, please don’t change!
Evelyn, du sprichst mir aus der Seele! Vielen Dank für das Video :)
Love your honesty and content. Agree with you wholeheartedly
I say it in every single video .. YOU ARE MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE! 🌸🌸🌸
This was such a great video, and lots of useful info. Love to hear more on issues like this.
Thank you so much this video. I agree with you and I can honestly say I got caught it the hype. I spent so much money on items that I didn't need and didn't even use. Also you makeup looks Amazing!
Fantastic Video Evelyn! Totally agree with All points! LOVE your channel!!!
Thank you, dear!💓
another point, and i speak for myself here, i get kinda disgusted when ladies post chanel/ hermes/ VCA hauls every week. I mean neither is it realistic and borders just vulgar spending and display of wealth. As an owner of multiple fashion items (including birkins/ expensive watches etc, which I work very hard to buy), i find it repulsive to see people unbox and show off products every week. Its almost as if their self esteem and confidence is tied to acquiring one item after another. As a person who works very hard for what i buy, those are not people i can relate to and definitely not inspired by (Tamara, MelinMelbourne, LVLoverCC etc).
Thank you for this video! I wish people talked about appreciating what's already in their closet a little bit more, and showed that you don't need to constantly buy new items to come up with different, interesting outfits. Love the sustainable approach you're taking in regards to shopping, it has inspired me to slow down a lot in my own consumption and to have more fun with the items that I already own. xoxo
Thank you so much for your comment! It means a lot to hear that my content is useful for you💓💓💓
Thanks for your honesty it’s well overdue
Iconic thoughts! Thank you for this video💕
You’re so right. I’m glad you made this video. This needed to be said. Love you Evelyn, you look so chic in this video, please take care!
I respect your brave opinion. And I totally agree with you. That is the reason why I love your videos. I will always support you.Take care of yourself.
I totally agree with your point of view. it's really helpful.
Loved this video, it was very much needed for these “influencers” to be called out! Good job 👍
Love your rants darling!!❤
Agree with you absolutely!! Great job
Thank you for your authenticity! Some folks I have watched over time have now suddenly become so "commercialized" and it makes it hard to continue to watch their channel any more. I appreciate your viewpoint and how to curate a wardrobe/style.
I am glad you liked it! I think we can still watch these influencers, but more like we used to read through magazines, with a certain distance 💓
I was often thinking the same thing. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for this video. This is a great articulation of what is going on. We as consumers also have responsibility to be aware. To me a haul has always been like a commercial, like a celebrity advertising a product. Be aware ask questions and be true to yourself and your lifestyle
Such a refreshing video!
Hallo Eveyln, very very nice video. Really appreciate you doing such a lovely and thoughtful video. I agree 100% to all of your points, so insightful 👍👍
Ich sehe das genauso wie du! Liebe deine Einstellung und auch einfach deine Authentizität die du an den Tag legst! Bin froh dass es noch Leute gibt, von denen man noch wirklich was lernen bzw. mitnehmen kann...in Sache Style und kleine Marken oder auch große. Sachen die du wirklich so bewertest wie du sie findest und in denen du etwas mehr Sinn siehst als Trend oder (teure) Fast Fashion (die es leider für mich ist, selbst für den unglaublich verrückten Preis, aufgrund der Masse an Teilen).
Bleib wie du bist ✌🏼 Freu mich immer über Videos. Liebe Grüße ❤️
I totally agree!! There are some influencers I was following years ago who would strictly buy luxury/high end items. they bought few pieces they could wear many ways and for a long time. when they got bigger, brands like PLT, fashionova etc. reached out to them and now they are posting content for them! this is frustrating because there's no authenticity! they chose the money over what they used to stand for.
Excellent analysis! So many “influencers” are inauthentic to put it nicely. Unfortunately many people believe the hype. Fast Fashion is tragic. This video is a life lesson 💜
Evelyn, Your knowledge about the fashion industry and your willingness to share that knowledge is truly commendable. I love your channel, your integrity and honesty. It’s so refreshing to see someone so unapologetically themselves. You’re amazing! Thank you for what you do. Georgie (Melbourne, Australia) Xx
Thank you so much for your kind feedback, it really means a lot! I am glad you enjoy my videos 💖💖💖
New subscriber..Thank you for the facts about influencers... I watch them a lot an often wonder “ how is he/ she able to post luxury hauls every week! “ Thinking to myself, “WOW” This person is SUPER rich.
Too true. Watcher beware! I love watching influencers for fun but I don’t take their advice or recommendation seriously. It’s entertainment. As you say always do your research.
Emmy Boa-Colligan true, but you’re empowering them by subscribing and/or viewing their videos...🤷🏻♀️
I thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated this educational and enlightening content. I look forward to hearing more of your perspective on the commerce of luxury goods and the role of influencers.
You are hilariously savage and brilliantly eloquent; I wish more influencers were like you. I have a few 30 year-old vintage Louis pieces with their canvases still in perfect condition. I use them all the time and I would never part with them. I cannot stand the new, lesser quality "luxury" bags that cost an arm and a leg and still need repairs after only a few years (or sometimes less). You are so right and we need to concentrate on quality rather than quantity. Love your work ❤
I agree! Thank you so much for your kind words, dear💓
I’ve been watching your videos for a long time. You are a true fashion expert and I so appreciate your balanced, reasonable and conscious views. 👍 I started my YT channel less than a year ago as an outlet to de-stress and I’ve really enjoyed connecting with others who have similar interests in luxury/fashion. I try to focus my content on either providing helpful information on products I buy with my own $$ (definitely no hauls! 😆) or creating fun videos to distract from the seriousness of life. I agree with you that once authenticity is out the window, what’s the point. Also, I am really aspiring to be more of a minimalist (not easy to do), but I took a year off from buying clothes and now use a one in / one out approach to curating my handbag collection. Meaning, I will only add an item if I’m ready to sell or donate another item. Perhaps bc I’m older than the “influencers” of today (I’m 40), I find myself being more mindful as the years pass. Thanks again for another thought-provoking video! 💕
Thank you for your comment! Wow, I tip my head to your for going one year without buying clothes!
the geek is chic 😉
Agreed! I watch for entertainment but think twice before I shell out hard earned money. I watch u because I want to develop a timeless style with quality pieces. Luv you❤
That was a very practical and informative video. I along with many others love to see hauls and unboxings, mostly for the entertainment value and inspiration, and have to admit, been ‘influenced’ to purchase expensive luxury goods.
Das ist ein super interessantes Thema und höchstenZeit mal zu erwähnen 🙏🏻⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - das hast du gut erklärt !
Thanks for the video. Some things are obviously gifted (so many Senreve at the same time). However. I did not know they have a set amount to shop for for hauls. I always wondered how they finance that. Eye- opening and all your points are valuable.
Totally agree with the orchestrated hauls everybody basically picks the same items just different colours. How many blazers can you wear geez? Same styling everything gets so stale after a while.
Couldn't agree more! Love this video
What an intelligent and articulate video! I’ve had many of these thoughts for awhile now ... and in turn have been very turned off by many many “influencers” ... I really had a hard time understanding how all of a sudden a Chanel handbag became a frequent purchase ... and as you said ... it makes something “special” seem less so. Thank you for this video. Well done 😊
Thank you, dear! I am glad you enjoyed the video!
LOVE everything u said! I often wonder about those hauls when I watch them, how can they do these hauls every week and afford all those fancy stuff that u never see them wear? I started buying second-hand clothing a couple of years ago and really happy with the pieces I got, some of them are vintage, some of them are brand new or in excellent condition, all good quality and super affordable prices. The world is already full of all kinds of stuff and no need to produce more and waste unnecessary resources. I’ve seen many RUclips bloggers/influencers make haul videos and then a couple of years later, make declutter videos to get rid of the items they hauled before. How funny!
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻.How I love this video and completely agree with you. I cannot imagine being a young adult (I am 41) growing up in these times of “influencers”. It is really sad that people can get themselves in financial trouble due to trying to keep up. Great video, great awareness!!! Love your channel!!!
1000% agree with you here. Food for thought for influencers x
Great video!! Thank you for sharing this!
You read my mind. You are so right!
Thank you for such a honest video and I can’t agree with you more.
This makes me feel better. I always felt confused and overwhelmed by how many luxury products people hauled and owned. Now I realize that's not a realistic expectation for normal people. I also agree with you about how we should use those haul videos/social posts as inspiration instead.
Totally agree! Its a subject I focus on my channel and really like to bring awareness to it.
Fantastic Video!!!!!!! ! Totally agree with All points!
Love this video Eveyln! I was subscribed to alot of luxury influencers but found myself extremely bored of their content and just completely unrelatable. As much as I love fashion and living vicariously through others, I found them to be obnoxious and pretentious QUICKLY. Meanwhile, I discovered your channel when you first started and love the fresh content you have. Keep it up!! :)
Thank you so much , reading your words really means a lot 💓💓💓
So well said... I agree with every word. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Omg I came to realize all this few months ago and got fed up ! Unfollowed a lot of them on Instagram !! Thanks for being honest 👏🏻👏🏻
Ele_loveItAll Ditto! I gave up on many of them a year or two ago.....the excess and greed is nauseating.
This videos needs to go viral!
Danke für dein ehrliches Video!!! Stimme dir 100% zu! Ich bin selber schon auf Hauls reingefallen, zum Beispiel bei Bohoo,habe dort auch bestellt und wirklich JEDES TEIL war aus Polyester! Und ich ärgere mich SO SEHR,dass nicht ein einziger von denen,die die Bohoo Hauls machen,etwas zur Scheiß Qualität sagen! Auf der anderen Seite hat mich das aggressive Marketing von Senreve und unbezahlte Videos dazu überzeugt,deren Bags auszuprobieren und die Taschen haben mich sehr überzeugt.
Bravo. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😊. My thoughts EXACTLY!!!!! So very well explained.
I’m glad you realize this as a young person. Life is a cycle, 20’s; 30’s, 40-50’s, 60’s, 70’s - 80’s. Since most people in the world earn maybe $30,000 a year, all this is very problematic, especially when you need housing, auto’s, etc.
You are absolutely right! There is very little of personal style, everything we see is fast fashion of low quality. I work in luxury fashion for 10 years and yes the quality has been changed for quantity.
👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 this is so refreshing, and authentic and I am here for it. The thing that gets me with some influencers is it's all about the money! Everyone seems to be coming for LEM, she is not the only one Some of our favs are all guilty of this, however it's big business and thousands of pounds luxury trips, over priced and not so great products something wrong with this picture. The Brands are to blame and we the consumers have to think and act in a rational way. Think before you spend it's all a mirage
Agree on many of your insights. Especially the fabrics! It's one of my top shopping considerations. Odd to see influencers peddling low quality or fast fashion items that are not sustainable.
YES! YES! YES! YES! This is exactly it!
I never really got into fashion on RUclips until last year, when a Justine Leconte video showed up on my newsfeed, and later I stumbled across your channel and also Kelly Jane. I couldn't possibly pick between you three, but your channels are my absolute favourites in fashion - Justine can tell me what will look good on me, Kelly can tell me about the business of fashion and you can tell me where to look for all of my fashion needs and whether a luxury is worth it. All three of you are relatable, experts in your area (although Kelly comes from a commercial/financial point of view) and authentic.
Since the pandemic has taken hold, it's become glaringly obvious who's creating interesting content and who's just pushing restyle me links! I even saw one influencer do 5 hauls in a single week about 2 weeks after lockdown, at which point some of the retailers weren't even delivering. I wonder if the sweatshop workers who made the clothes were able to socially distance while they slaved over those affiliate link generators.
do you know what happened to Kelly Jane? all her content is gone. I really enjoyed her channel.
@@gaelankathleen2973 no, I wish I knew what had happened and I hope that she's okay. She had such an interesting perspective and also came across as a really down to earth person
@@artfolly thank you. I just found your channel the other nigh through the purseblog and am really enjoying your content!