Quiet Luxury: Problematic or Trendy?

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  • Опубликовано: 28 окт 2024

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  • @RachelRae
    @RachelRae Год назад +18

    FYI the Koch Brothers is pronounced like Coke ❤ great video

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад +2

      You are absolutely correct lol! I meant to correct that in the edit . ❤️😊 Thank you for taking the time to watch..

    • @Kalo2511
      @Kalo2511 Год назад +3

      It's a German name for "Cook" and is pronounced "KO-gh"...Americans have a weird way of saying most foreign names.

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад +3

      @@Kalo2511I didn’t know that thank you! NYC had a Mayor named Ed koch (pronounced the way I did in the video) and I’m so used to seeing that name and pronouncing it that way . I forgot to switch the pronunciation for the video. Thank you for this insight❤️

    • @Kalo2511
      @Kalo2511 Год назад +3

      @@ft9399 Everybody can learn. Let's not be snarky about it.

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад +2

      @@Kalo2511 lol! Some people are just miserable and want to be snarky I guess.🤷🏽‍♀️ Clearly I did research for the video.😂😂
      Anyway,Thanks again for the insight❤❤ I appreciate you! 💕

  • @jenniferlong7439
    @jenniferlong7439 Год назад +51

    I am a lower-middle income woman who just barely makes ends meet and my score was a 4 lol. I thrift most of my clothes and I find a lot of “quiet luxury” pieces at the Goodwill! I think it’s more of a state of mind rather than a social class.

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад +6

      When I was a teenager my mother would always tell me that I had champagne taste with beer pockets 😂 I have found beautiful things at the thrift store! My trick was to go to the thift stores in the wealthy neighborhoods.🤓 Luxury, quiet or loud ,can come in many forms. I completly agree that it can be a state of mind rather then a class!

  • @alfredlee728
    @alfredlee728 Год назад +14

    Gone are the days of people telling me how to be and what to wear. Quiet luxury my "foot"! Loud, proud, and quiet when I wanna be! Awesome teaching video. I am the boss of me, my fashion, my style. In addition, I am here for the up and coming black designers that are loud, inclusive and opposed the the small "q" quiet luxury snobbery. Said what I said......Mrs. C. Lee.....all day every day

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад +1

      EXACTLY! im have to wear what makes me happy! The sooner folks realize that the happier they will be.🤷🏾‍♀

  • @fld1374
    @fld1374 Год назад +10

    Hi! I rolled my eyes when I saw the thumbnail bc I am so sick of this discussion, but I’m halfway through and THANK YOU for such a balanced and NUANCED discussion!! You really did cover the bases!

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад

      😂😂 I appreciate that you took the time to watch even though you are over the discussion! Honestly, I am too!! 😂 I do hope that I was able to bring it to you in a way that others couldn't. YOU KNOW I APPRECAITE YOU! Thank you for your kid words!❤

  • @SpirituallyAbstract
    @SpirituallyAbstract Год назад +26

    First I want to say, your creativity, editing style and candor thought this video was sensational! I wasn’t expecting to do math tho 😅. In all seriousness, I got a 6 and its so accurate. Like Tom said, I like to blend and add my own style to all my outfits. I can’t overly commit to one side because that wouldn’t be authentic to me and my African (vibrant af) Sierra Leone roots.🇸🇱

    • @DORCASDIASRIESMAKINGMEMORIES
      @DORCASDIASRIESMAKINGMEMORIES Год назад +2

      Hallelujah, rolling the drums, sis.

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад +1

      Thank you for your kind words😊! I appreciate it! ❤ I hate math so my bad lol!😂😂 Yes, when you come from a rich culture full of color, the total absence of color is depressing! I love a neutral slay, but I cannot imagine not wearing any color at all! It just doesnt sit right with my Caribbean sprit lol. Personal style is so much of who we are.❤

  • @SisterKim_
    @SisterKim_ Год назад +19

    Sister Kim is going to wear what she loves and feels good in. Im not sure why this is such a highly discussed topic but as a Haitian American woman I can go from loud and proud to minimalist vibes and neither one should limit me to a class or style category. One thing for sure, I will be quiet luxuriating up with my Walmart and Target pieces 😂

    • @DORCASDIASRIESMAKINGMEMORIES
      @DORCASDIASRIESMAKINGMEMORIES Год назад +2

      I feel you, sis. 😂😂

    • @nancymika
      @nancymika Год назад +2

      I second that sister Kim🎉

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад

      I can't for the life of me figure out why this is so highly discussed either! Like what are talking about here? Minimalism? Capitalism? Escapism? What other"ism" do we need to talk about to tell people to DRESS IN WHAT MAKES THEM HAPPY! 🤷🏾‍♀ That white suit you had on was so darn chic, minimal, and cute I was sick! Equally ,that chartreuse skirt you styled was beautiful! This whole topic is....diffrent... lol!

  • @IzzyGx2
    @IzzyGx2 Год назад +2

    Timeless classics has always been my preference sprinkled with some color eras. Like Tom said, I’m all about finding your own personal style and being comfortable in your own skin. Know who you are and own it. Loved your video!

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад

      Agreed! ❤️ Thank you for taking the time watch🤗 Have a great week!

  • @jennifercarey9714
    @jennifercarey9714 Год назад +9

    I scored a 6 in this video, however 100% resonate as a fashion girl
    in one of your prior videos. I love classics and clean lines, but I will absolutely make the look my own. I shop at Goodwill and high end and prefer quality and craftsmanship that reads timeless.

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад

      Im with you on the "reads timeless" I shop high and low, but im definitely adding more quailty and timeless things to my closet this year. Wether it comes from the thift store or Saks.🤷🏾‍♀

  • @reactiv7386
    @reactiv7386 Год назад +3

    I buy what makes me happy. I dress for my own style, and I integrate my wardrobe with color, and classic pieces. I have low, and high end in my wardrobe. This was an excellent video!!!

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад

      Dress in what makes you happy! I totally agree! Thank you so much for watching you know, I appreciate it!

  • @kernaleigh
    @kernaleigh Год назад +1

    Ah yes, I truly enjoyed your video….the research, the application of said research, the quiz and your overall expression & explanation of this ‘Quiet Luxury’ topic. I honestly have been wondering why is everyone so bothered by ‘quiet luxury’ when the rich folk ain’t even concerned about what we doing. 🤷🏽‍♀️ So let them do them and let us do us. The elite have never been fashion inspiration to me so I’m quite literally unbothered by their fashion choices.
    Sidenote: Your ‘teacher skills’ were definitely on display in this video and it is obvious that you were an excellent teacher.👏🏾

  • @joycemorrow5840
    @joycemorrow5840 Год назад +5

    I’m a 6 and love it. Classic,minimalist and glamorous. My personality and culture plays a role in my fashion. This video is awesome in talking about quiet luxury.

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад

      My favorite pairing! I knew you would score pretty low!❤As always, I appreciate you! Thank you for taking the time to watch! Have a wonderful week!

  • @marlenejennifer3514
    @marlenejennifer3514 Год назад +3

    First on come on with the game and edits bravo as usual . The only quiet luxury video I’m not annoyed by BUT thoroughly enjoyed. I scored a 4 in the game. Quiet luxury was from the beginning of fashion. If anyone read how luxury lost it’s luster by Dana Thomas then they would know how fashion houses started. Chanel for example didn’t get the double cc logo until the 1980s. I don’t think only neutrals is quiet I believe color can be incorporated in a sophisticated way think pastels jewel tones burgundy etc. I agree old money and quiet luxury are not the same thing. Now that I’m older I’m a lot more quiet and I wish I was quiet from the start because I would still have my items and would have saved so much money. Lastly tik tok is toxic and started this foolishness lol

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад +1

      You're too kind!😩Thank you for your kind words.I have to get my hands on that book.I had no idea about Chanel! I also beleive that color can be incorporated in a chic,sophisticted way. A beautiful jewel tone silk top can be stunning paired with some beautiful jewelry.☺ I do think that some things come with age.The older you get, the less likely you are to try to impress someone. My style has changed through the years.The money that I have spent on things that I would never wear now is comical.😩Tik Tok sent me down a rabbit hole with this topic and I will never get over it lol!☺❤

  • @Vpower07
    @Vpower07 Год назад +2

    Your scenarios are everything 😂

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад +1

      😂😂😂 Would you believe the one about school drop off was real! Happened to a parent when I was teaching !🤦🏾‍♀️ Hilarious!

    • @Vpower07
      @Vpower07 Год назад +1

      @@simplykura that was the one that I identified with the most 😂

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад

      @@Vpower07 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @naturalwoman8315
    @naturalwoman8315 Год назад +4

    I scored a 4-I’m a total minimalist and have been for some time. It’s simple & versatile. It makes getting dressed a breeze. Thanks for the video!

  • @theajayieffect
    @theajayieffect Год назад +28

    🗣Come on top tier content!!! This was an excellent video, Sis! It was interactive, educational and fun. One of your best so far. Thank you ❤❤❤❤

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад +3

      Thank you so much!!!😩 The whole time I was editing I was like "This is wack.... wait is this lame?" second guessing myself as usual smh. 🤣 I apprecaite your kind words! Thank you!

  • @MsAntoniaNY
    @MsAntoniaNY Год назад +3

    I loved the quiz!!! I'm in the middle (7) and wasn't surprised. Can I say, as a Brooklyn born and bred woman... I clapped and cosigned when you spoke of the big hoops...and that your melanin shall not be wasted! 🎉 Come on pinks, come on orange!!!! I'm really enjoying your videos! 💕🧡🎉

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад +1

      SHALL NOT BE WASTED! The very idea of letting this melanin go to waste makes me want to swim in the East river!😂 I cant do it! 🤷🏾‍♀ What is life if I cant wear a hoop?🙄 like............🤷🏾‍♀😂

    • @MsAntoniaNY
      @MsAntoniaNY Год назад

      @@simplykura Right?!?! 😂😂💕

  • @janeausten360
    @janeausten360 Год назад +5

    I loved this video. It was well thought out, considered various perspectives, gave a term paper history lesson, sprinkled with relevant quotes about style, race, middle class, upper class, thoughts. You then opened and closed with creative and provocative participation questions . I'm middle classes, African American. I love color but when I do neutral my spin is a pop of color on a leather tote bag into the office or on weekends, here in California. This was the best quiet luxury video that I've seen so far. ❤ thank you. It felt like a professionally produced tv segment on a major network.

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад

      Thank you for your kind words!❤ I hope that it was enjoayable to watch as the videos ive seen on the topic werent so interactive. I was afraid that I was making mistake with approaching the topic in this way. The pop of color with accessories is a go to of mine as well! Youre too kind!😩 I appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave such a wonderful comment!❤

  • @teah80
    @teah80 Год назад +3

    Yes, I too refuse to let this melanin go to waste.😊

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад +2

      Everybody ain’t got it! 🤷🏽‍♀️ Cant let it go to waste!😂

  • @krystal8436
    @krystal8436 Год назад +1

    Hey sis! Girl keep us fashionably educated. What the what! I just love the subjectivity of fashion. Anywho, I tried to send you the name of the shoe I mentioned a few vlogs back but for whatever reason, it doesn’t post. The name is Open Edit, Kaia denim shoe at Nordstrom. On major sale now.

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад

      Thank you!! I I was searching so hard! 😂

  • @shoelady6457
    @shoelady6457 Год назад +4

    Well said Tom Ford! 👏 👏👏

  • @senoje
    @senoje Год назад +1

    I agree with you old money was made from evil mistreatment and use of others.

  • @sheadenise
    @sheadenise Год назад +2

    Normally I just watch and like your videos without commenting, but I just had to say that everything about this video was SUPERB. The engaging game in the beginning, the editing, & commentary were top tier. My number is 10 and to me, personal style should be just that... personal! Amazing video Kura! 🤗

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад +1

      You’re too kind!😩❤️ Thank you for your kind words! I needed to read this this morning.🙏🏾

  • @fashionandluxury101
    @fashionandluxury101 Год назад +4

    Thank you for this video! I was getting so tired of all the videos on quiet and loud luxury!
    I’m going to wear what makes me comfortable and confident 😊 I am 70% quiet and 30% loud based on all the reasons you stated above. I love color, I’m from the Caribbean, I love fashion and like to put my own “ spin” on fashion etc .
    I’m not changing who I am , or my style period! 😊

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад +1

      Are we sisters? lol! I would describe myself in the same way. No color at all isn't something I can do.🤷🏾‍♀I am who I am, and I wont try to change that.❤

    • @fashionandluxury101
      @fashionandluxury101 Год назад +1

      @@simplykura ❤️

  • @geemalia1420
    @geemalia1420 Год назад +1

    This needed to be said. I never thought about it that way, most wealthy are not thinking about us, the way we obsess over them💡Unless it's to their benefit like our labour, resources, creativity ect...
    I like the Tom Ford commentary. Head to toe in quiet luxury beige and head to toe in logo mania, both feel prescribed. Both convey the same message of not knowing yourself, or not being able to express your true self through fashion, which is fine as well. They are many creative outlets to chose from other than fashion. Probably when you're able to express yourself in whatever your thing is your personal style may organically come to the surface, or at the very least this conversation becomes mute to you. So do you boo.

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад

      Yes, they are only think about us for what we can do for them! 🤷🏾‍♀ The time and energy we put into being like the wealthy is odd. "Head to toe in quiet luxury beige and head to toe in logo mania, both feel prescribed" Wow! I have not made that connection untill now! ! agree! You have a point about there being other creative outlets then fashion. That is most certaintly something to consider.🤔 I love you for this comment thank you! This has my wheels turning! ❤☺

  • @SisterKim_
    @SisterKim_ Год назад +3

    I was waiting literally for your video to drop. I kept refreshing my YT page. Hi Kura

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад

      Hey boo!👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾

  • @NikkijBerryman
    @NikkijBerryman Год назад

    Shukura, this is the best commentary on this topic imho. Many RUclipsrs have tackled it but not so concisely and clear.
    I have ascribed to the aesthetic of QL in different eras of my style for practical reasons. As a mother, minimizing the color palette and pieces makes it very easy to get out of the apt in the morning. Regardless of how much I spent or the varying qualities of the pieces, when they are in the same color family it just looks pulled together. I don’t have to put as much effort into looking chic. I typically do this in the winter bc the layers make it look effortless. Whites, creams with browns and tans are great in NYC winters. Now in the summer, it’s all about the color, the prints. I’m accentuating the melanin and standing out. Of course, I love a white dress but it’s easier to dress in the summer to me.
    I think it’s funny that the people criticizing and pushing the QL agenda are middle class or dare I say it lower middle class people who aspire to be like the 1%. Isn’t it always the person that’s reachin’ that’s hatin’?! Like you said, rich folk ain’t stuttin’ us! Well you didn’t say it like that but that’s how I say it.😂
    You did a wonderful job! I enjoy you so much.

  • @melaniefields4589
    @melaniefields4589 Год назад +1

    Great video. I wonder why it seems people think that only “good quality clothing” has to be in neutral colors. It seems to me that when one is feeling down many will put on a bright color or take a walk in the bright yellow sun. The Olsen twins are often mentioned in this topic, however to be honest don’t look very happy. Lisaraye wears all white but the style and cut of the pieces expresses her personality. Last point, why does quiet luxury have to be kind of bland and reserve? Why is it that those that don’t like to dress that way are tacky? I don’t recall anyone calling Sara Jessica Parker any of these titles while filing SATC or even now. Heck many are falling over themes trying to get her shoes and the bags….ie the purple rain sequin baguette. 😊

  • @thefrancinemichelle
    @thefrancinemichelle Год назад +1

    You’re so beautiful. This is a great video, lots of nuggets. I enjoyed the quiet luxury game. 🙌🏾

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад

      You’re too kind.😩 Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to watch.❤️😊

  • @kellydekesel7492
    @kellydekesel7492 Год назад +2

    Really love your approach on style and fashion! You’re such an elegant and authentic person!

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад

      Thank you for your kind words.😩❤️ I appreciate you taking the time to watch! Thank you!

  • @tynee2310
    @tynee2310 Год назад +1

    I scored a 6. Right in the middle. I like what I like!!!💁🏾‍♀️

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад +1

      Im in the middle too. No apologies we have to dress for us right.🤷🏽‍♀️?

    • @tynee2310
      @tynee2310 Год назад

      Indeed!!!

  • @latonyagarner6060
    @latonyagarner6060 Год назад +1

    I love this video, and I think my style is more urban chic. My score was 5.

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад

      I love that description! Urban chic!! You may be on to something! 😳

  • @kathleenharris8824
    @kathleenharris8824 Год назад +1

    I also am a teacher, but in typically lower income to middle class areas. I enjoy wearing neutrals and monochromatic outfits. Wearing colors is also fun. I tend to get more compliments when I wear certain colors with my melanated skin.❤

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад

      I don’t teach anymore, but I eventually did move to teaching lower income kids. I honestly enjoyed that more. They needed me more then the rich kids did. It wasn’t always easy and teaching in NYC is a challenge!😳🤦🏾‍♀️ But if I had to back it would be to the lower income students any day.
      I also really enjoy some days wearing neutrals and other days color. It makes life interesting lol!

  • @connieholmes4853
    @connieholmes4853 Год назад +4

    I am a dark skinned women and when I wear white, I feel like an angel from heaven…lol Personally I could care less about what others are wearing, sometimes people are just lost. I am in my mid fourties’ and I like uncomplicated, comfortable, feminine, well made clothes. No I am not doing too much, just let my beauty shine through. I wear makeup as well but I have cut back.
    I just don’t like doing too much but I don’t think about quite luxury… kinda of silly. I love your break down of this term but no I just do me which happens to more of that style in clothing. If I feel like adding color, it’s usually a pastel like pink. We should just dress in what we like and call it a day. I agree, I don’t want anything to do with “old money” and everything to with classy, respectful, a loving mother, and minding my own business.

    • @teah80
      @teah80 Год назад +2

      Love this!

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад

      White on dark skin is elite!!! 😩 The contrast is beautiful! I have cut back on my makeup as well.I feel like I look better with less. I dont know if that comes with age or what?🤷🏾‍♀ I cant bother to care about what other people think im wearing. Today it is queit luxury tommrow it will be somethng else. Yes to the classy, respectful and heavy on the MINDING MY OWN BUSINESS 😂

  • @zerenamafdet
    @zerenamafdet Год назад +1

    You hit a SLAM DUNK with this video!!!!!💯💯💯💯

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад

      Thank you!!!😊❤️ I appreciate you taking the time to watch!!

  • @sincerelyajg5067
    @sincerelyajg5067 Год назад +1

    I scored a 7. I agree that I'm going to do luxury as I always do...like myself! I'm very much a Black woman (80s baby) with southern roots from DC so I love the occasional logo, gold jewelry & sneakers/boots are always "yes"! I dress for the occasion and my mood. As for color, the good Lord would not have given this melanin that looks AMZING in shades of orange, blue, yellow, hell all of the colors if I wasn't supposed to highlight one of my best features!

  • @lisacampbell7459
    @lisacampbell7459 Год назад +1

    I only picked (A) for all the cases, only because it just looked neater. I just like the neat look.

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад +1

      I can see that. (A) was very straightforward, not to much going on but also put together!

    • @lisacampbell7459
      @lisacampbell7459 Год назад

      @@simplykura I am just now finding out that the clothes I had in my closet for years is called “old money “. Like you I am from the Caribbean so I do tend to add some colour into my wardrobe. I always thought I was just simple.

  • @bakedandsalty9234
    @bakedandsalty9234 Год назад +1

    OMG the school pick-up scenario had me 😂 great content, as always!

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад

      😂😂😂 Would you believe that was real?! Happened to a parent when I was teaching !🤦🏾‍♀️ Hilarious!

  • @crisneryfisher5452
    @crisneryfisher5452 Год назад +1

    Best video about QL I’ve seen so far! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 For me this movement is helpful to set up a capsule luggage winter trip I have ahead. Brazilian hugs on you way.

  • @marilynrichardson3944
    @marilynrichardson3944 Год назад +1

    That's what makes the world go around, everyone is different.

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад

      Exactly! I appreciate it all.😊

  • @rozwalkerphotography
    @rozwalkerphotography Год назад

    Hello, Simply Kura. I thoroughly enjoyed your research and point of view about "quiet luxury." We know that fashion is always looking for new ways to inspire us to buy, wear and feel the next thing. You are the arbiter of your own style and life! Be original.

  • @alfredwashington5703
    @alfredwashington5703 Год назад

    My friend, you got me over here rethinking EVERYTHING...the question is how do we reconcile our love for fashion knowing its driven by these old money brands? Damn.

  • @MrsVanB
    @MrsVanB Год назад +3

    Yes! Thank you for this video! 🫶🏾 And I agree wholeheartedly with you! I love to mix neutrals with bold colors.😁🙌🏾 And I had 6 points, so somewhere in the middle (I hope😅).

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад +1

      Thank you for taking the time to watch.❤ Im somewhere in the middle too! Calssic peices with beautiful colors❤☺

  • @reneehampton7665
    @reneehampton7665 Год назад +2

    Glad to hear someone talk about this topic who has researched the understanding of the topic. While I love classic things, color is definitely going to be a part of it.

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад +1

      A life absent of color is not the life for me. I love classic things. In fact, I gravitate toward them.🤷🏾‍♀ However, color is part of me and I will always have it in my wardrobe.

  • @SpiritSoulSense
    @SpiritSoulSense Год назад +6

    You really did your research and brought all the facts for us! Thank you! 💗

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад

      I used to write a mean term pepper in graduate school! 😂 I can do some research! 😂 Thank you for taking the time to watch!❤

  • @Shakira77
    @Shakira77 Год назад +1

    I love your take on quiet luxury! You really broke down this “new” trend. I appreciate the time and effort you put into your videos. You clearly do your research! 😊
    I try not to follow trends just because it’s what’s popular. I prefer spending my money on things that will last and that I’ll want to wear for more than a moment.

  • @kirajaggerrose
    @kirajaggerrose Год назад +1

    Kura, you did your Big One with this video! Loved it!🙌🏾✨♥️

  • @ladysusanjane2682
    @ladysusanjane2682 7 месяцев назад

    You are clearly a well educated woman which rises above all the arguments which you so eloquently discussed.

  • @claudellebusano1885
    @claudellebusano1885 Год назад +1

    This was a great video. Informative and interactive. I agree wholeheartedly with you when it comes to how "quiet luxury" has become so popular.

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад

      Thank you so much! I appreciate you taking the time to watch!😊❤️

  • @Cheree_Wright
    @Cheree_Wright Год назад +4

    The truly wealthy do not need to flaunt their wealth. I thought this was the concept of quiet luxury. A trend towards wearing clothes that don’t scream luxury or highlight expensive labels. Basically, if you want to look rich, then don’t LOOK rich. Be “quiet” . That’s the trend. The reason it’s been associated with old money is because that tends to be the fashion aesthetic of that group of people. Do I think that some luxury brands are raising their prices or making it increasingly difficult for the “average”
    person to access their products? Yes. Unfortunately, social media is promoting the idea that we all “deserve” luxury and can stretch our pockets to get it. Some luxury brands have caught on. Obviously it’s not luxury if everyone can “afford” it, so they raise their prices, or require you to join some club, or get on a waitlist. Trust me, the people these items are intended for are doing NONE of that. Let the 1% have it. I’m even disgusted at the way these luxury brands partner with H&M and have consumers waiting in line or staying up all night to purchase items that are available in such limited quantities that very few people can actually get them. It makes consumers look foolish and desperate to look rich. Begging to be a part of some club they don’t want us to join. A publicity stunt basically. Why would I stand in line for hours to give you my money? Am I not the consumer? Doesn’t your business run off of my dollars? As consumers we gotta stop paying for some of this grossly overpriced stuff.

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад +3

      Is it that the rich don’t flaunt their wealth, or is it that they don’t care about fashion and just shop with in their tax bracket? I don’t know. I was looking for the “rich don’t flaunt their wealth” in my research and that was barely mentioned. Idk why. Apparently, the fashion publications are saying that it simply means high quality minimal clothing.🤷🏽‍♀️ Ive also noticed that even the cheaper stores are playing with this quiet luxury discussion. Revolve has a quiet luxury section! 🤦🏾‍♀️ I wish that we wouldn’t idolize people who don’t care about us. Its so strange.😳 The 1% are not having discussions about us. Who cares what they do lol!

    • @camillieeb
      @camillieeb Год назад

      The rich absolutely flaunt their wealth with their multiple large homes, luxury cars and jet setting lifestyle. Nothing quiet about it. We, the 99% do deserve luxury and fashion and we deserve to enjoy it and express ourselves however we please.

  • @_TANBEE
    @_TANBEE Год назад +6

    I enjoyed this video. I came from a family that were raised to like and wear quiet luxury or shall I quote my grandmother “the finest of threads”. I’m all for the quiet luxury due to being plus, I don’t want the inexpensive fabrics to let me down (tear/rip) However, I’m going to always put my spin on it bcz I love a good statement piece or a pop of Color. Guess what? I scored 11 😂😂

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад +1

      "The finest of threads" 😂 I love it! Its so important for us to put a little of our personality in every outfit! An 11!? 😂 You are a true fashion girl!! 😂

  • @tequilawalker6207
    @tequilawalker6207 Год назад +1

    Beautifully put Sis!!

  • @sandrabrignoni4183
    @sandrabrignoni4183 Год назад +1

    Excelente me encantaron todas tus explicaciones y aprendí mucho. Gracias Kura ❤

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад

      Yay!! Thank you for taking the time to watch!

  • @continaclark5092
    @continaclark5092 Год назад +3

    I just love the way you educate us on fashion so eloquently spoken. And I got a 10 by the way love your videos

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад

      Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to watch!😩 A 10!! You are a real fashion girl!! Love it!❤

  • @erinperez4429
    @erinperez4429 Год назад +7

    Thank you for just talking about style and not necessarily making it about the color of skin. I’m white 54 y/o. Grew up very poor and worked my a** of as a firefighter to have a great middle class life. I love culture. All culture! I love color, all color all styles. Your right, the upper class could care less about us and I could care less about them. Unless their house is on fire 🔥 of course. I watch a lot of these videos on this subject and your the first video not to shame me for being white. And food for thought. Tix toc is ran by China and our country is unnecessarily having a race war. Doesn’t it make you 💭 wonder why is this trending? 🙏 ❤️ 🇺🇸!!

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад +1

      The wealthy people that I have come in contact with through the years have been pleasant. Their children were adorable, and for the most part they treated me with kindness as thier childrens teacher. However, it was very clear to me that they had no idea what it felt like to be middle-class.The comments they made, the things they would laugh at, and the way they would deal with things made me question why we are so obsessed with them. You are a brave women for being a fire fighter! The very idea terifies me! lol! thank you for taking the time to watch!❤

  • @seekingenlightenment2026
    @seekingenlightenment2026 Год назад

    Shakura , I just can’t tell you enough how much I respect, appreciate, and am gaining from your content. You bring fashion with intelligence!! You presented so many important, valid, and thought provoking points. You organized the content in such an effective way. The intro activity was genius!! All so clear, simple, easy to follow, and very meaningful! I loved this and I love being in your classroom!!! 🤣 I scored a 4, but I can also find myself at times on the other side of the scale as an African-American woman of a big age (as Tishyra of Politics and Fashion calls it!)🤣 The point for me is that no people are monolithic. As, you suggest, we should all have the space to self-express!! Yea!! to Tom Ford! Yea!! to you!!! You have carved a very special spot on RUclips for yourself! Love it! Thank you so much for sharing. I look forward to anything you post!!

  • @reintroduceyou
    @reintroduceyou Год назад

    I have so many thoughts, but the bottom line is that you did not disappoint. The visuals, the game, a whole history lesson. And I think your varying perspectives were spot on. This was really well done - but aren't they all. 😉
    I think its beautiful that so many people wear what they want - 10 toes down and dress for themselves. Grrrrrreat! But many of us are still finding our way, our aesthetic - and what our clothes say to other people. Because even quiet luxury says something to other people. Wearing wtf you want says something. Logo mania says something. Figuring out what you want to say, and more importantly WHY you wanna say it is where the freedom is. I'm still navigating that.

  • @tiamoore799
    @tiamoore799 Год назад +1

    My Anthropology sandals came today. LOVE THEM❤

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад

      Yay! How did they fit? Mine didnt! 😩

  • @NaturallyJem30
    @NaturallyJem30 Год назад +1

    My score was a 7 in the game and that is the perfect number for me and my style. Similar to you I will and have taken bits and pieces from the concept of “quiet Luxury “ and incorporate it into my style. To be honest I always have way before it was branded as quiet luxury lol. I’m all about a sophisticated, polished, and pops of rich color aesthetic.

  • @playinnclothez3877
    @playinnclothez3877 Год назад +1

    Well said 👏

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад

      Thank you for taking the time yo watch😊❤️

  • @lenetteranger8327
    @lenetteranger8327 Год назад +2

    I loved this video it was very informative. I scored a 6 and yes I enjoy luxury items and I don't care what the rich people are wearing or doing.

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад +1

      THank you for taking the time to watch freind! ❤ A six is what I got as well!
      we are somwhere in the middle.Who carws what the rich think.🤷🏾‍♀ I dont lol! Have a wonderful week!

    • @lenetteranger8327
      @lenetteranger8327 Год назад

      @@simplykura Thanks you too!

  • @swhatley1226
    @swhatley1226 Год назад +2

    Scored an 8, lol I couldn’t resist the “ohranje” slacks! 😂

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад

      Right!!! The color alone!!! 😳 😩

  • @lekeatharumph1438
    @lekeatharumph1438 Год назад +1

    The Best Video on this topic thus far!!!! I love it!!!!

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад

      Youre too kind! Thank you for taking the time to watch!❤

  • @jaquaw
    @jaquaw Год назад +1

    Cogent and well said, thank you ❤

  • @Ccgemini
    @Ccgemini Год назад

    Quiet luxury is a lifestyle not a fashion style, just like their is a DIFFERENCE being WEALTHY and being RICH. Thank you for your honesty when you said no one is thinking about YOU but some of us going in Debt trying to be seen by people who are NOT LOOKING AT YOU🙄🙄. Live, love and be who you want to be, wear what you want to wear 🙅🏾‍♀️🙅🏾‍♀️🙅🏾‍♀️. I heard Century 21 is open again, vlog a visit please until I visit NYC

  • @HeatherLingerfelt
    @HeatherLingerfelt Год назад +1

    This is a fantastic video! Absolutely loved the content as well as the editing! ❤

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад +1

      Thank you for taking the time to watch! I appreciate your kind words.❤️

  • @needes8559
    @needes8559 Год назад

    Love your take on this. All this talk of quiet luxury has made me realize that you have to really know who you are. ( omg wrote this before I heard you say the same thing. Yessss ! ) If you don’t, you will wake up in the morning and change your whole aesthetic to what some magazine or some influencer says is correct.
    I wanted to hear your take because you always seem smart and down to earth. I think after this video when it pops up I will be hitting “ not intetested “ lol

  • @blackwomanminimalist
    @blackwomanminimalist Год назад +1

    Thank you for this🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • @WearYourWardrobe
    @WearYourWardrobe Год назад +1

    Interesting video. I scored 6 which is about how I feel. I like some conservative pieces but will never give up color and a logo or two!

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад

      I can never give up color! Thank you for taking the time to watch! ❤

  • @SimplyRita
    @SimplyRita Год назад +1

    I love this video. So many people need to mind their business.

  • @dawncoe1293
    @dawncoe1293 Год назад +2

    This was a very thoughtful video. When I first saw this topic I definitely saw it for what it was. Just as minimalism was imho a way to dim the light of those fabulous influencers who were bold, and colorful women of color. I like color, I like neutrals. I'm upper middle class. Quiet luxury? Nah, black excellence. Lol.

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад

      Thank you for taking the time to watch.❤ Somedays I want wear all neutrals other days I need some color.🤷🏾‍♀ This whole idea of quiet luxury being superior is exhasting lol! The style is beautiful its just not for everyone.🤷🏾‍♀ BLACK EXCELLENCE! yassssss ! Love it!!!! ❤

  • @Kalo2511
    @Kalo2511 Год назад +1

    New subbie! Your research and opinion are relevant, informed and topical. I appreciate a woman who does her research.

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад

      Hey new subbie👋🏾 Thank you for your kind words! ❤️😊 I appreciate you taking the time to watch!💕

  • @lasharondavis3138
    @lasharondavis3138 Год назад +1

    Very enlightening ❤

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад

      Thank you for taking the time to watch😊❤️

  • @sharonwalton2579
    @sharonwalton2579 Год назад +1

    I truly enjoyed this video! I scored a 10

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад

      Thank you for taking the time to watch! a 10 is a true fashion girl!!❤

  • @caroldanderson6781
    @caroldanderson6781 Год назад

    Excellent conversation! I scored a 6, quiet luxury with my personal flavor embedded in it. I love a chic, classic, tailored look with a pop of personality! 💃🏽

  • @rlavelleSLP
    @rlavelleSLP Год назад +1

    This was such a thoughtful, intelligent video.

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад

      THank you so much Friend!!❤ Have a beautiful week!

  • @hair399
    @hair399 Год назад

    Interesting discussion. I've never really thought about the concept of quiet luxury in terms of my personal style/culture. I would say my personal style has always been a little more on the classic side i.e. neutrals. This is mostly dictated by my lifestyle, which is very casual. Occasionally, I'll wear bold colors, usually when vacationing to a tropical destination or during the summer months. Definitely into high/low fashion choices. Love seeing others expressing their individual style choices. Completely agree with Tom Ford's comments.

  • @canbehr1
    @canbehr1 Год назад

    Love your voice ❤I’m glad that I found your channel. Great video and I enjoyed your perspective on quiet luxury. I will continue to wear bright colors that make me happy.

  • @bstung3453
    @bstung3453 Год назад

    Bit and pieces and a good dupe will do. I love it subtle and understated😊

  • @crucianlam3425
    @crucianlam3425 Год назад +1

    i think you said this the best❤. do you boo

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад

      Thats all we can do!🤷🏽‍♀️😩😊😂 cant be worried about others!

  • @NavadineAntoinette
    @NavadineAntoinette Год назад +1

    Loved this video Kura ❤

  • @brittneyk0158
    @brittneyk0158 Год назад

    Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow is not promised to us and TODAY is all we have to look and feel our best. There’s no time for a dress rehearsal!
    YOU decide how you want to “package” yourself today! We need to wear what makes us feel beautiful, luxurious, confident, comfortable, happy, giddy, playful, boss (add more words). REGARDLESS!
    🤫 In the meantime, we are going to tip on into the bank and deposit all the coints we have saved from you styling us with soooo many great fashion options!
    You’re the BEST! 😊

  • @poisonedchalice
    @poisonedchalice Год назад +2

    Love this! Appreciate you did your research in this area ❤

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад

      I appreciate you taking the time to watch!❤️😊 Thank you !

  • @Lady1234bug
    @Lady1234bug Год назад

    Great video, Shakura❣️ I definitely enjoy expressing myself through my clothing, and I definitely lean more toward loud and proud. It something about melanin and bright colors that just brings me so much joy!😁But, I also enjoy wearing clean lines and classic pieces depending on my mood. I also loved the Tom Ford piece at the end of the video. I definitely agree with him!💖💚💙😍

  • @Divinenubian
    @Divinenubian Год назад +1

    This is a great topic and I love the way you verbalized it in your video, a lot of people are claiming white supremacy when there is no Superior race but there is a level of elitism and white nationalism but we as a people got to stop giving energy to the idea of it white supremacy keep up the good work

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад +1

      Thank you for your kind and thougtful words!.❤ I apprecaite you taking the time to watch! ☺

  • @kimmie1957
    @kimmie1957 Год назад +1

    I look forward to your videos!! Glad I was on my phone I love you!

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад +1

      Hey kimmie!!! 👋🏾👋🏾 Thank you for watching sis!! ❤️

  • @YOLONOW5280
    @YOLONOW5280 Год назад +1

    I love love this video. Thank you for pointing out great cultural history. I scored a ten, loud and proud 👏🏽🥂🥳

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад +1

      I had no doubt that you would score high! 😂 Thank you for taking the time to watch!❤

  • @comeoninmycoop
    @comeoninmycoop Год назад +1

    I really appreciate what you've done here.

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад +1

      Thank you! I apprecaite you taking the time to watch!!❤

  • @WakeUpSleeper555
    @WakeUpSleeper555 Год назад +1

    This was a great video. I'm on 10 over here 😊. Hope you are enjoying your week.

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад

      Thanks sis!! Same to you!!❤

  • @andralopez4898
    @andralopez4898 Год назад +1

    New subbie…your voice reminds me of Janet Jackson..love it!!👏🏾👏🏾

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад +1

      I’m a HUGE JANET FAN! So for somebody to say that my voice reminds me of hers is THE BEST COMPLIMENT OF ALL TIME!😂 Thank you. You made my day! Thank you for taking the time to watch.😊❤️

  • @parler8698
    @parler8698 11 месяцев назад

    I like subtlety

  • @joellemukunde1912
    @joellemukunde1912 Год назад

    Kura, I really appreciate the way you present this whole issue and I,being a mother of 4, feel I need to be careful not to convey to my kids the subtle message that fashion is an indication of success or value of a person. It's seems logo or quite luxury is elsewhere presented as an effort to belong in the high society meanwhile most of us know we're not welcomed at all in that space .. so why bother ??

  • @sharetac9296
    @sharetac9296 Год назад

    Good video. I like a mix, some days I like color. it's fun.

  • @JacquiLondon
    @JacquiLondon Год назад +1

    Good job, this is one of my favorite videos!

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад

      Thank you for taking the time to watch!! I apprecaite it!!❤️

  • @dawndouglas1127
    @dawndouglas1127 Год назад +1

    Kura
    Another fantastic video, you're a great teacher ❤

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад

      Youre too kind! thank you!❤😩

  • @chaycesmom1212
    @chaycesmom1212 Год назад +1

    I'm a quiet luxury kinda girl

  • @katiekatie3958
    @katiekatie3958 Год назад

    I like classic timeless pieces that are easy to match and are in even in 10 years. And I dont like people looking at me so I dont like patterns and colors

  • @mariaferguson2224
    @mariaferguson2224 Год назад +1

    Great video. By the way, that is the Kennedy family not the Vanderbilt family. It looks to be a picture from the wedding of John F. Kennedy and Jackie Bouvier Kennedy.

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад +1

      You are right!😂 Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to watch! ❤️

  • @miao.2478
    @miao.2478 Год назад +1

    ~🔆
    ……….🙋🏽‍♀️Quiet Luxury for me but with a little flare.

  • @NavadineAntoinette
    @NavadineAntoinette Год назад +1

    That oraaaaaaaawwwwnge! 🤭
    Btw Ama need you to film a filming setup & equipment video please 😩 teach me oh wise one “🙇🏽‍♀️🤭

    • @simplykura
      @simplykura  Год назад +1

      😂😂 Its a thre point lighting set up. A ring light in front of me and two soft boxes behind me. I got them cheap from Amazon a long timea ago.I will put it in a vlog so you can see.❤️

    • @NavadineAntoinette
      @NavadineAntoinette Год назад

      @@simplykura Thankyou ! And font forget to talk about your camera and lenses 🙈 and if your blogging camera is different please mention 🙈 too!🤭

  • @shoelady6457
    @shoelady6457 Год назад

    😁👍 good information. I here for the color.