THE LUXURY COMMUNITY: Why does it feel like it's DYING?
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I have to say I’m no longer interested in luxury unboxings …. I think i’ve just seen too many and no longer interested in spending that kind of money on items like that
Same! Well certainly not to the same degree I was a few years ago. I’m shocked I use to spend so much with little thought at the time
With all the videos of people crying in their cars because they can't afford groceries, it feels rather ick to be slathering over another luxury unboxing video, doesn't it?
Same!!
I bought a replica of a Chanel brooch for $20 to compare materials etc. The real brooch cost $800 and was made of the exact same materials - brass, synthetic pearls, glass. The other one is a $40 one *preluxs* Backpack Replica - also works for Compare - I can't find any difference and still use it for the gym
I would have been nervous if I thought $30 for two t-shirts in Bali was too much, but seriously, buying the bags at *preluxs* didn't make me nervous.
Hey Sophie !! I think it doesn’t matter how much money you have - I think these luxury brands are simply just, for want of a better word, “ripping people off!!” The price increases are just ludicrous and afford it or not - it’s just unbelievable !! xx
Agreed
Yes, it feels like they're laughing at us
If they dont want our hard working money and only want to sell to a man in finance, 6 5, trustfund, blue eyes, we'd be more than happy to take our money and business elsewhere. Coach and Polene, here I come 😊
I do believe that certain luxury brands really have taken the mickey out on the middle classes. These luxury brands cannot sustain themselves on the 1% and they have “sold” themselves as status symbols. People are waking up to the fact that these beautiful bags mean nothing when the inside wallet is empty.
We call that “all hat; no cattle”.
Agree! Now when I see the new prices, I am thinking how stupid the person has to be to pay a double price from what it used to be not a long time ago. There is no interesting items on a market as well, I feel a crisis in creativity in Lux brands, they sell old fashioned models of bags year after year and call them “classic”, just because they can’t create anything new. I am sick of birkings, Kelly’s, classic flaps, lady diors and other ancient overpriced stuff!
I’m no longer interested in watching the same RUclipsrs unboxing another mini Kelly or whatever in a different color. At this point it’s like showing me all the different colors of socks one has.
hahahahahaha! Omg @jesseeec you made me laugh with the socks comparison, but it is so true! Even my RUclips algorithm understood now that I am not interested on that topic. Birkin and Kelly bags are everywhere on RUclips, they are not special anymore, and when I went to the city I saw predominantely just Birkin and Kelly bags worn by ladies. Just 1 or 2 people wearing brands like YSL or Gucci or LV.
😂😂😂 that’s hilarious! I do think it is relevant that there is. I no shortage of Hermes unboxings but not so many from brands like Fendi etc
😂😂😂😂 This!
hahha best comment lol
Can’t wait to have another shoe shopping day ASAP*preluxs* .
You know what I would like to see is a lookbook with the handbags and clothing that youtubers purchase. Sophie you bought an iridescent Gucci bag. I would like to see what you wore with that bag for 7 days or I would like to see the 7 different bags you wore for 7 days of the week, but make it a look book/recap video.
That’s a great idea!!xx
I think the reason the luxury community is decreasing is because their quality are getting worse. I wouldn’t even consider buying a new chanel bag simply because of the quality and the high price that doesn’t match that quality. I think more people are buying second hand, as you’ve said, so there’s less of a need to buy new and in stores. I also think the incoming recession/ cost of living skyrocketing is a big reason as well as the stealth wealth trend.
Yes!
A couple years ago when I started seeing Chanel unboxing videos with crooked flaps and misaligned seams I pulled them off the wish list. Same when I saw LV hardware tarnished in a 1 month review. It is one thing to pay that much for something special, and a completely different thing to pay that much for something with obvious faults.
@@teknosbeka yes exactly! Or even sometimes IN stores, you can see the shape is off, or it won’t even be able to sit straight 😭
Those Hermes and Chanel from the 80s look way better than anything produced by those brands recently, no matter how "exclusive" the new designs are. Those flaps and Kellys from back then actually look flawless and worth the investment.
When luxury companies put profit over quality they already become like regular retail.
All of the RUclipsrs I have watched over the years have become so wealthy that they are no longer relatable. As someone else just mentioned, they all seem to be collecting Hermes bags every other week. For me, watching the world burn and seeing poeple struggle with the cost of living, watching someone add to their handbag collection worth the cost of a house, isn't something I am interested in.
I'm gravitating right now to videos where people describe their "style logic" and show how they coordinate outfits together. I like seeing the evolution of kind of "knowing" (without remember specifics) a person's style and then seeing how they take a piece new to them (either from store or second-hand) and how they then integrate it into their daily look. So I still enjoy unboxings, but I find I'm becoming more drawn to then watching the item "put into practice" instead of added to a shelf to make way for the next unboxing.
Personally, I’m bored with luxury. People are having trouble with paying for basic necessities. These unboxings are out of touch.
There is such a thing as "enough".
Couldn't have said it better myself. (Jan Griffiths).
I still enjoy them - but I’m always aware that the vast majority of people can’t relate and aren’t interested in such videos or posts. Life is really tough for many out there.
I’m older so I can say that what we are seeing in my experience is the influencers growing up, evolving, and understanding that luxury keeps going on and on and after u’ve bought a hundred times ur basically ready to move on. Happens to everyone, it’s just being filmed now 😊
For me there is a big difference between "enjoying a new luxury item" and "drowning in new purchases" and during a crisis it easily feels like the second one and thus out of touch with reality.
also social media has over saturated the designer market so much, that seeing a chanel bag isn't exotic anymore. its just like seeing a regular michael kohrs bag at this point
market saturation
Back in 2019 I remember collecting lux goods, bags, shoes even bought my Gucci belt. Fast foward to now I am scanning everything as onions at the self check out to get by. The last 4 years feel like a blur, my early 20s (apparently my best years) have been stolen from me. Cost of living did not feel like a gradual change, more so the rug was pulled out from under me. At this point in time I cannot even sell my items as here in New Zealand no one pays for it when they can just steal a car and ram raid the Gucci store, so here I sit with all my stuff and no $ for gas to leave my house. You dont seem out of touch but 99% of influencers do. Thanks for keeping it real.
lol I’m scanning as many grocery items as bananas at self check out. Bananas are cheap. But I only do this when the store is busy, and the one clerk who’s supposed to watch all the self check out screens is busy too.
The people doing the unboxing and many that watched them, got older and evolved into new interests.
Also, how many unboxings of Kelly's or whatwver can one watch before they are like 🤷♀️
I’ve become very choosy on who I watch. I’ve enjoyed you for many years. You value the money you earn and spend wisely. I appreciate that.
The turn off for me is when a creator hypes up their dream item, usually a bag, gets the bag and then is immediately after the next bag.
I have to take breaks often from the luxury channels as they just seem unrealistic to me.
@janetr5929: I agree with your statement. I feel the same way. There are certain RUclipsrs that have every dream bag that we can only dream of acquiring. They have several, said they are so content with their $40,000 Hermes bag and then 4 days later gets another designer bag and makes another wish list??!! I can’t deal.
The issue is the economy has affected all of us. I could afford these bags BUT I am helping out my son and his wife. As a young couple they are impacted tremendously on housing affordability, cost of living.
Hello Sophie, I am so sick of the paid collaborations, influencers using the same script to 'encourage' us to purchase items so they can make money from us. Influencers who make a living from luxury have become boring, lack lustre. A hobby is enjoyable but as a job it becomes a bind, a means to an end. The excitement and pleasure appear to have gone. My enjoyment has also faltered.
Omg…agreed'!
Particularly when you see the influencers pushing the same jewelry brands, beauty brands and clothing. At a certain point how many Lilysilk pieces do you want to see :)
Agree! I am fed up of the sentences which are used repeatedly to describe different items. For example “ I am in love with this” they say that about every single item. This particular RUclipsr says everything is scrumptious, everything is incredible, everything is gorgeous. Is there anything that isn’t ? Adjectives have lost their meaning
@@harjotkaur6352 OBSESSED! I am obsessed with ........" is another one.
The luxury fatigue comes from a combination of rapid price increases, an inflationary environment, and influencers over-promoting luxury items in rapid fashion (pun intended).
I feel like luxury is the new fast fashion. With social media, luxury brands are shoved down our throats so much its not special anymore. Every second person has a Cartier bracelet or designer bag.
I’m still enjoying designer handbag content… and miss the regular you tube content we used to get. I love watching everyone who’s not into the drama. They just love what they love.
Completely agree!
Same here!!
Luxury is dying - ""I wear it all the time", "I just haven't stopped wearing it" .... yet the tags are still attached! I was interested in Idyl jewellery until I realised the spiel is scripted and so many influencers receive free samples time after time. Nothing is unique, every influencer I watch is wearing it. I'm sorry, but Van Clef and Cartier pieces which were once desired are now associated with influencers and have lost their appeal. Everyone I follow has, or had, at least 1 piece. Where have the bag reviews, wear and tear and what fits in my bag videos gone?
I agree that bag reviews, wear and tear, and what fits in my bag are much more interesting to me because they help me make smarter purchases.
Hauls are fading away in all areas of RUclips. I think the mass consumption is getting old and maybe distasteful. I think it's evolving into guidance for carefully considered purchases because people are so much more aware of quality and value for money than maybe the earlier days of RUclips. There are so many RUclipsrs who are sharing their frustration with the endless cycle of product launches so viewers think about this now.
I hear ya, The mood now is conscious luxury, quality timeless pieces. I no longer purchase new designer bags for a good 4 years now, instead purchasing Prelove. Circularity, Sustainability, Slow fashion and Longevity are the core values
As many others have alluded to, how many Birkin unboxes do you really need to see? I like your hauls because they are such a mixed bag and there's always something new. Personally, I've gone all in on pre-loved. The thrill is the hunt - what's the very best bag for the very best price? It's much more exciting than the three new colorways of old bags coming out for summer. 😂
Hi Sophie, i enjoy watching people who have cherished and kept their vintage bags well instead of new unboxing.
For me it’s been the price increases. I’ve simply been priced out of most fashion houses. I mean I would never ever buy a Chanel classic flap new from boutique. Spending 12-13k after sales tax for a middling quality bag seems completely insane to me. Granted if I was making seven figures or more a year, it wouldn’t, but relevant to my income the prices have just made those types of bags illogical to buy. But, even the sub 5k bags. I just simply can no longer wrap my head around spending that much money on a handbag.
I think part of this is that the price increases have occurred so quickly. It hasn’t been a slow creep. So I don’t think you have any real time to adjust. Combine this with so many other things becoming so much more expenses and incomes not increasing well the price increases seems even higher. These days I buy the occasional canvas LV and then I stick to contemporary brands like Coach or Mulberry.
I’ve been back at Ralph Lauren, coach and even some Michael Kors.
I completely agree. I have a hard time paying over $3K-ish for a bag. that seems to be my limit. there used to be a lot of interesting luxury options in that range, but now not so much. 😢
I used to shop luxury handbags when I was younger. Priorities changed in terms of life experiences. You lose love ones and material things are not as important. I prefer a vacation over a luxury bag. Memories forever. I’m ok with a contemporary leather handbag , it doesn’t define who I am. 🙏🏾
Well I don't trust all the celebs and the luxury industry anymore...too wicked. We want to know who and what is behind these brands.
Me too 💜
I’ve gotten sick of the lengthy advertisements in luxury videos. The adverts for Lilly Silk, Idyl, and others have gotten where they are lasting for half the length of the video. I pay $18.99/mo. to RUclips to not have to watch advertisements.
I would personally suggest that the luxury community is having an identity crisis....
I have noticed quite a few luxury RUclipsrs get their homes broken into and they are taking down their channels to avoid being targeted. I'm happy that you are still making videos. I've been watching you for the last ten years and you have been very inspiring to me ❤
I think one of the main things for me aside from everything becoming more expensive in life overall (and the price increases on luxury that is such a major turn-off) was during lock-down i realized I wasn't yearning for stuff, i was yearning for experiences.
I've been on a fashion-low buy the past few years and I haven't missed it. That money has been going to things like vacations, concerts, and experiences.
I think the videos i tend to watch now more on luxury youtube are styling videos. Anyone can make an unboxing but it takes creativity to style fun and unique outfits.
I used to be in the luxury community but after the pandemic everything changed... the combination of 1) bad quality, 2) ridiculously overpriced, 3) not very exclusive...nowadays every other Joe has a Kelly or a Birkin... what is the point anymore???? whenever I see luxury bags I don't think "oh she has a great taste" I think "is it fake or is it not?" I sold 80% of my collection because I almost feel embarrassed wearing luxury !!! I only kept items that really bring me joy
Hi Sophie !! I love vintage designer handbags ( especially Chanel ) ... and dramatic Hermès stories 🤭.
I’m a Vintage Chanel Lover Too!🤩
Hi Sophie, luxury is not imploding, it’s contracting due to the economic challenges and uncertainties of our times. No regrets and I enjoy watching what others are doing and thinking about on RUclips or other social media platforms. We are in a constant evolution. Change happens. 2020 totally sucked on so many levels and I’m glad we’re in 2024, horrified and saddened by my own personal experiences of 2020. Luxury remains a nice escape. And I am good with that, whether I can participate actively or watch from afar. 😊
Well, I still like luxury unboxings; its just that people are buying boring things. The "designers" are not designing. Just recycling the same designs year after year. Except for a few designers like Schiaparelli, or Versace, whom a lot of people dont seem to have the confidence or temerity to be able to buy or showcase often enough (Their designs are too daring I suppose). Its always Chanel, Loewe or Hermes; "designers" whom I find extremely tedious and repetitive.
Agree! There is a creativity crises in Lux brands. When I see new collections there is nothing that catches my eyes, again old stuff just in a new color….
I have noticed that at the mall the mid-upper range brands have their stores empty of customers recently which was not the case 5 years ago. You go by any other store and they are usually full, but luxury stores are EMPTY, so that says a lot!
For my birthday this month my husband said to get whatever bag I wanted (Chanel, not Hermes!). And as much as I love Chanel I just can't make myself pull the trigger on one of their bags. They were expensive before but now with the recent increase they are obscenely expensive. I still enjoy seeing luxury but have backed out of it a bit. I have stated before that I really don't use my designer bags that much anymore, for security reasons. Our world has changed and become too dangerous to flaunt wealth.
What did you pick instead?
@@becuteforme I've always wanted to see the fall colors in New England so I booked a Princess cruise for Oct that sails NY to Newport/Boston/Nova Scotia/Halifax, then back to NY.
@@mmc9828 that sounds amazing! Enjoy your beautiful trip. ❤️
@@becuteforme Thank you very much!
It's dying because people have finally come to their senses. Quite frankly, Chanel, Dior etc sell clothes that resemble someting your Granny would wear and everyone says how wonderful they are! Case of the Emperor's New Clothes.
I have stopped buying new luxury goods from the store.
The reason is that the prices have become too high.
I don't care anymore, it's that simple.
I use what I have :)
Hi Sophie, we are getting older and our taste changes, I love my designer bags,I really concentrated on just the ones I love. I will still purchase items,just not as much. We enjoy holiday get aways,even weekend trips. It sure takes alot of money now more than ever before. In my home to,there isn't but very,very few that have luxury handbags, shoes. I feel like the only one. It's hard to have someone to share things with.I love your channels, you are down to earth, and speak on interesting subjects. I think most brands are ridiculous with thier prices keep both channels love them both.❤❤❤
I like shopping hauls for seasons and vacations! I also like to see how people style their purchases, luxury skincare hauls and which luxury items people are happy they purchased! Especially luxury shoes!
I will always watch luxury unboxings. Luxury shopping has been a big part of my life for the past twenty years. However, for me personally, my children who in their 20’s need financial help if they are going to ever be able to buy a house, let alone afford groceries. They are struggling to find jobs in their chosen careers. So I am choosing to sell and stop buying luxury items and honestly may never go back to it. It makes me feel sick to see the cost of living so high and people struggling just to buy food. I just can’t justify it anymore. It makes me feel so selfish and I just don’t want that for my life.
For me, I am no longer interested in luxury. I think because I became content on the things I have. It is fun to watch, when passing time. I find joy in creating and planning my garden. Watching the nature around me grow and having a lush colorful garden. It brings me peace, too, by just being around them. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Sophie!
The ridiculous price increases really started to turn me off. I was a huge Chanel collector. I’ve sold off so many bags and switched to Hermes. The quality is far superior. At this point I do feel like I’m over the whole luxury thing. I started asking myself why am I buy all this crap?! I’m thinking of selling off even more bags. Keeping Hermes of course
I like to watch you buy luxury but I wouldn't buy it much. I have a few items. I spend on our house, gardening is big in the spring. We go out to dinner once a week, I dont have places to wear luxury much. I love your travel vlogs, what you eat in a day, normal day things. I love London vlogs. Xoxo from NY state.
I love when people look for the best quality / price relationship. Also in less known brands.
I love your two channels. ❤
I subscribed to your channel when I started my journey in luxury world in 2014; I was in my mid thirties, at that time I sold all my Coach bags to buy my first LV speedy and my first Chanel flap bag. I wanted to get the classic bags only 😅. Now ten years later I still have my passion for the luxury but more mature I have over a 30 bags I have one Birkin and all the other bags are limited edition and rare pieces, I am so sick of being basic, also I started to invest in a ready to wear, shoes and accessories. Thank you Sophie for being one of the most important people in this community 💕 I very excited to read all the comments 😍
Hi Sophie! I really enjoy lifestyle vids and vlogs when someone injects their luxury items into it. For example, a day in the life vlog showing the luxury bag they are using and maybe giving a brief review/honest thoughts on the bag.
I love the content you are putting out lately! I think what I enjoy most is watching you grow as a person. It's a beautiful thing to watch ❤️ much love to you on this journey.
I adore you Sophie and thoroughly enjoy your videos particularly the shopping vlogs to the “outlets”. My favorite videos lately are your travel vlogs. Please consider maybe using your marketing prowess to combine travel and work for us living vicariously through you. As for luxury videos, I am enjoying watching the massive closet videos that just are so over the top that they are mesmerizing. I mean, seeing 50 birkins and 30 Kellys in all the colors and sizes is just crazy. Happy week. Xo
I admit I am a bit bored with luxury bags at this point. I much prefer the novelty, excitement & accessibility of contemporary brands. For me handbag quality is paramount. I don't care about status symbols. In addition to some great contemporary brands, there are some very high quality bags for very reasonable prices on the pre-loved market now. The small, for fun RUclips channels are the ones that I like. Because of who you are, yours is one of very few big channels that I follow. Thanks for the open forum on this.🤗🌻
I love watching the vibes lately where youtubers and bringing back old school content like whats in my bags. We get to see them loving and using the bags but also what they carry day to day. I also love how they style their luxury especially where they mix it with non luxury pieces! Not so much unboxings, like people have touched on already it is a bit samey, however the classic content shows them using and loving what they already have ❤
Luxury used to be worth it because of the beauty and quality, especially with bags. However, the prices have skyrocketed and the quality has gone down so I view it differently. I think most people who can afford luxury also want quality, and you don’t get that now. You either need to have so much money that you don’t care if the bag shows wear quickly and can replace it, or you save and save so you can pretend you are financially elite. I feel like I’m ok with the bags I have and haven’t seen any in probably 2 years that are worth the current prices. I have bags I bought in 2021 that I would absolutely not purchase at current pricing even though I am really happy I have them. I’m spending more money on travel and activities than bags and apparel. I have enough. I’m not really watching unboxings because I’m not curious about what fits in bags since I’m not that eager to buy with the price/quality mismatch I see right now.
There was a peak for (online) shopping during the pandemic, the lock downs. No other options to spend money, so it went into luxury items, such as bags. And we were bored, so it was a kind of entertainment to watch "nice and special" things. Now the life is back...and way much better choices for the money! Going out, meeting friends, theatres, cinemas, travelling...having a real life!
I think people have just realized they are being taken for fools. A bag that costs 200.00 to make selling for 10,000 and the quality isn’t even very good.
Hi Sophie, I love watching your haul videos and your shopping vlogs. I love seeing how you style what you've purchased and what's new out in the luxury world. I also love when you post videos like this one.
I am in my 40's and I am moving in another direction when it comes to spending my money. I love handbags but I've found myself drawn to spending money on experiences. I went to Rome last year and I spared no expense. What I spent would have bought me 2 or maybe 3 handbags which doesn't feel like it would be worth it anymore. I know a lot of people who are feeling the stress of this (US) economy and are going through some series financial issues and buying luxury items feels like I'm disconnected from the world. It's like saying I can't see that people are struggling. No judgement to the people who are still buying these things. I'm speaking about how I'mm feeling right now.
I will always like luxury shopping but right now it feels like there is a shift in this community, as you've mentioned. I'm leaning more towards pre-loved stores as well. The price increases are astounding. I just got back from a trip to NYC and I spent my money on expensive dinners at fabulous restaurants. It was great!
I think you are right, luxury unboxing videos seem a bit out of touch. I don't get as exciting watching them as I used to. I will always watch them but something has definitely changed.
I don't know why but I feel that my interest is shifting from luxury goods into all things skin care. That has my attention more these days. This is what I would rather spend my money on.....skin care and spending money on med spa treatments such as microneedling, etc. Buying a bag or SLG just isn't doing it for me anymore.
It doesn’t feel like LUXURY anymore it feels like PRICE GOUGING
great topic! - you have tapped into the change of mood happening out there. I always found it tacky to show off these luxury fashion purchases. The big influencers are part of the game with the joke on the consumers.
Definitely I enjoy watching you go shopping and showing us how to get a good deal 😂 also you wearing your luxury bags and clothes not only buying but actually where do you use them 😊
Love you and your content, Sophie ❤ I'm a long time follower and appreciate your thoughts on these things.
I appreciate this shift in less focused on luxury and more in just other things in life.
I used to be big into luxury, when I first started making six figures in my 20s I was big into luxury but now I make a lot more than I have ever made and I'm just over it. I intend to sell some of my bags, they don't make me happy anymore.
I see some RUclipsrs who still pump out luxury unboxing and that's all they do and it's boring to me. I wish they'd post other kind of content.
Great video Sophie. This topic is so relevant. I believe because of the pandemic, Russias war in Ukraine (affecting the food supply from Ukraine) along with the heavy sanctions (which made oil and gas prices go up) as well as the Chinese ruling party telling their people that "we don't do luxury anymore, it doesn't benefit the people" the recession became global and severe. I am interested in the stock market and it is easy to see how negative enents such as the horrifying wars at the moment affect people's outlook. People will not buy as much, as prices go up and times are uncertain.
Here in Stockholm people really don't use high end labels as they did before the pandemic, I rarely see chanel or dior bags anymore.
The second hand market is flooded.
Personally I enjoy watching videos when people are out and about, exploring a city, its nightlife, perhaps some shopping. I love travelling so I will continue to prioritise that, otherwise I may (or may not) buy one handbag a year (but I can honestly only see myself buying one or two more since I don't feel the need as I used to).
Have a great week Sophie and David, make sure to enjoy the beautiful summertime :)
I think the luxury community has slowed due to the economy and different interest back in 2019 and 2020 we were on lock down and couldn’t do much but now things are different and also these luxury companies have declined in quality but increased in price and people no longer see the value in the item to purchase I myself have slowed down my purchasing for some of the reasons I stated ❤
Hi Sophie!
Thank you for sharing your perspective on this topic.
I personally don’t want to see nor do I watch videos of RUclipsrs going to Cosco, Walmart, etc. I too can go to these places. I don’t need to see these types of videos of what one buys at these types of places.
I like the travel blogs. Those are great. Cassie Thorpe just did one. It was awesome! Unboxings are nice to a point.
The purpose of watching your videos was for escapism as someone else mentioned.
Hi Sophie, I enjoy a luxury unboxing, it’s great if you can’t get the bits you would like and are maybe saving for them. I’m buying a watch later in the year, but I’m not ready to get it yet. Watching a video of the different watches is all apart of the research, I do think a good old unboxing helps with that research. Ps I’m going to try another watch tomorrow, can’t wait. Xx
I bought a luxury handbag a couple months ago for the first time in maybe 2-3 years, and I bought it 2nd hand. No matter my current financial situation, I just don't really have the urge anymore. I really like pulling older ones from the back of my closet and rotating through them. I think wise spending and being creative with what you already have are what's truly in style right now ❤
Those are really good points. I also believe that the „luxury space“ on social media has been over saturated. Similarly to the RUclips make-up space a few years ago. People have also caught up to the fact how quickly trends come and go in the luxury space and how much money can be wasted. Because social media gives the illusion that a product is a NEED. I also have the impression that “quiet luxury” makes people less interested in logos and so many products have become less attractive. People used to (and still do) spend a lot on the logo.
I have also lost interest in the luxury designer market couldn’t justify the cost of Chanel especially as the price increase for a handbag when bills and everyday living is rising. The people with families struggle enough without the unecessary pressure of designer things. I love designer always have but honestly the high street (such as it is) offer great alternatives. without breaking the bank, the video you did the other day combining both was really refreshing. Keep doing what you do Sophie ❤ xx
Love *preluxs* the way you show it! You really focus on showing off the bag. I don't think any other RUclipsr can show off bags in as much detail as you.
I’m getting into the Italian street style videos. The ones where the content creators video stylish Italians going about their day in the busy streets of Milan, Rome…
I love shopping vlog. Showing a new collection or even the discounted one in the outlet.
I love your videos Sophie whether about luxury or otherwise. My view on shopping is that yes, I do luxury shopping but was never a heavy shopper. Just chose what fits my wardrobe and outings. I do acknowledge however that in places like Harrods the luxury floors have plenty of elegant stuff of whatever that is radically more beautiful than that of high street, so let's be fair. My other love affair is with fountain pens which for me at least, reveals a lot about the person using it, and is an object of regular use and therefore joy.
I think you’re spot on Sophie! I can tell the luxury community is suffering too because I get emails almost every day of high end luxury brands begging for sales of their high end privee perfumes 🤔
This is a great topic and I’m glad someone is speaking from a realist perspective. This is truth! For me, i believe it’s absolutely ridiculous for anyone to spend 10k + on a bag and I can afford it, but I just can’t imagine. My limit of any VINTAGE Chanel bag is 5k. Somehow everyone on the internet has money to buy a Kelly and birkin brand new now? Cmon, this doesn’t add up. I own 2 Chanel bags that I bought preloved and will probably never sell them. I have about 10-12 bags total and most are mid-lux like Tory Burch. I don’t own any LV since I sold them all, they’re everywhere and it’s been a kill joy.
Hi Sophie! I still love luxury!!! Still love handbags. I get what you mean though - I've been incredibly lucky that the cost of living crisis hasn't been too impactful on me. However, I think it's just a part of growing up. I find my priorities change and I feel more guilty now, than let's say 2021/2022 when I drop money to build the bulk of my bag collection (also true that was before all the price increases too, which I can keep talking about it...)
WEF “You will own nothing and you will be happy” global agenda.
Yup
@ljb9983
I totally agree with you. ❤️
The most luxury thing I own is a Chanel bronzer haha! I can’t afford luxury but I am obsessed with watching your Chanel and luxury unboxings etc xx
I guess luxury unboxing with styling instead just wearing them as is. Styling with existing pieces in one's wardrobe or pairing with affordable brands eg. Chloe skirt worn with a cute Zara slip on plus a top from COS. Or even a GRWM showcasing new and existing pieces.
I will forever love luxury bags, clothing and so on. It’s niche but it always was. I’m picky with who I’m watching but You and Cassie fit my Vibe so I will always watch your videos. 🌹
I love cassie, she is so much fun
The rise of influencers have killed off most things, the market has become oversaturated, nothing seems exclusive anymore.
Thanks for this topic Ms Sophie. . Really informative. . I wish to see videos talking of rare finds items on etsy. . There are many people making good handmade stuffs there.
I'm glad that I was able to purchase most of the items I wanted for my collection before prices really started to increase. 7 or 8 years ago I wanted a Chanel bag but now with all of their quality issues I'm good. I have maybe 2 or 3 more higher priced luxury bags on my list and then I'm done for a bit. I want a Prada bag, possibly a Gucci bag and a Celine bag. That's it. I honestly just want to slow down after that or completely stop. I'm finding myself wanting to do 1 of 3 things with my money instead. Invest, renovations and, traveling.
On point intro. Imploding or involving. Well it cannot implode. ‘ Taking a break ? ‘ before changing tact
Lol I could tell the sales are dropping because this LV SA texted me out of the blue saying he’s more than happy to assist me with anything I need. I have never received these kinds of texts before. I think he’s going through his list of contacts to try to increase sales.
I find downsizing and minimalist collections more interesting now.
I love the videos that show parents/ significant others, rate luxury items with fresh clear eyes - without the fashion addict bias.
I love watching luxury bags unboxing and review videos 👜 I'm quite new to it. I started at the end of last year. So, I still enjoy it! But I don't buy any of them. Their prices are way out of my budget.
I became a foster mom to a sweet 1 year old boy, so I’ve temporarily retired my handbags to my closet as I’ve been inundated with baby gear: a diaper bag, a hip carrier fanny pack, a stroller, etc. I love my handbags and luxury in general, but I can only use my nice things on weekends when my husband is available to help me with the baby. Luxury isn’t a big part of my current chapter 🤷🏻♀️. I also think that less people are carrying around designer brands because of the economy. People either cannot afford luxury or choose not to wear high value items because of fear of theft or not wanting to stand out in general. Plus, the price increases have been crazy! Lastly, I’ve been more interested in travel and experiences, especially with our new little love ❤️. I’ve been watching a lot of travel vlogs on RUclips lately. Please continue to share when you travel ✈️🙂
I’ve always been a bag lover and I’ll never stop. HRH once said that the bag community will always remain, but that those who got in for the clout and the hype won’t stay
I'm now just using the Luxury Items I have every day and enjoying them, I also sold Items I wasn't using and knew I would never use. I will purchase good condition Vintage pre-owned items if I want something in Particular due to the quality of current Products. Although I'm better off financially now than 10 years ago, like you I want to spend money of Experiences such as Trips. Life's too short, go on those Trips whilst wearing your favourite Designer clothes and using your Luxury bags:) xo
Sophie we love you so much! Have been following you since your 981 Boxster days!
You can talk about absolutely anything and we will still support you! Loved the Costco haul, I got some of those huge olive trees during the pandemic 🌳😁
I’m so glad you enjoyed that Costco video my friend! It was great fun to film!! Hugs and thank you so much for the love 🙏🙏🩷🩷xx
I loved the Costco haul too!
@@AdrienneMint I will do another one soon!!xx
@@SophieShohetOfficial i cant wait! I can watch them all day!!!
Along with all the reasons you mentioned, I think one of the reasons we're seeing so many people selling bags right now, at least in the U.S., is that people receive their tax refunds in the spring and have extra money to spend.
I have this feeling since 2-3 years. Now the most of my bags are sold and sometimes I wished I never began with them.
Luxury unboxings just feel so tone-deaf and I truly am sad to say that. Parts of the world are being obliterated as we speak, families cannot afford groceries, people can’t find entry-level jobs, university is incredibly expensive in the US & puts many youth into extreme debt. It just doesn’t feel like the type of climate where I’d want to participate in owning new luxury fashion and I simply can’t afford new, so unboxings just make me sigh because I feel like more content creators aren’t talking about it like they should be. The quality is also going down with major fashion houses so I don’t understand how they’re still selling like they are. I’m glad you addressed it & I’d still watch you even if you ventured into a different type of content while the world is a mess.
Only watch a few unboxings - solely depends on who is doing the unboxing. Lot of luxury handbags don’t pique my interest any longer and won’t buy/can’t afford ones that do. Last few months bought contemporary - Coach Cassie 19 with Heart strap, Longchamps Le Pliage and Le Pliage Panier, Mulberry Mini Bayswater. Air Fare - since 2020 Business Class from Phoenix to Heathrow has doubled and Premium Economy is a couple of hundred dollars less than I paid for Business Class in 2020. I know that’s a ‘sob sob you poor thing’ but it’s a 10/11.5 hour flight and I’m old, very old!!
I've always watched from the outside as I've always done so it doesn't affect me either way.I mai ly watch for the personalities and my enjoyment of people excitedly in their element.
How did I miss your 2nd chanel. Going to take a look as soon as I am done with this video.
I feel like the gap is also getting bigger, like the ones who can afford it all and the ones just looking...
I’ve started watching Amazon unboxings and even ordered a bag 😊😊, as well as other types of products. I’m quite impressed. IMO
I have a degree in fashion textiles so I have always been aware of the exorbitant mark ups at all levels in the clothing industry. I must say, I have never found luxury unboxings of that much interest! I do like to see how designers re-hash concepts....every design is either re-cycled or, a heritage piece.
If the global economy doesn't recover soon than Luxury will implode. People can't afford food and utilities so buying a handbag is impossible. Also, it seem superficial and trite considering the state of the economy. I love the quality of luxury too but I think it was meant for rich people who can afford to waste thousands on a handbag. I love luxury but after some thought I have to put the idea in the past. I still love your channels though. :)
Hi Sophie. Deb at Wildunfiltered also had this same question and I commented on Deb's recent video:
I think what has ruined luxury YT is the after effects of the pandemic. The luxury goods businesses closed shop for awhile, lost client traffic in boutiques, lost client advisors, lost the many people that processed e-commerce orders, etc. The luxury brands had to make up for their losses by inflating prices so that they could attempt to meet their projected sales forecasts for 2020 and 2021. On top of that, those companies who were looking to influencers to promote their up and coming brands lost so much in sales to the point that you don't hear their names anymore. One brand I know has almost everything on their website from 30% to 70% off.
The global economy is bad overall that people are holding on to their money for dear life. I don't want to see hauls. I think it's tone deaf if not in bad taste in the current climate. Introducing new bags is great. I watched you and Steph a.k.a. Handbagholic go on a recent shopping trip you took in London. I rather enjoyed that because not all of the bags in the UK are available yet in other regions. At least your shopping in your part of the world allows everyone else to preview what bag selections are yet to come. I look forward to those sort of previews and you aren't pressured to have to buy anything!
So Sophie, I'll message you on IG because you endorsed the brand I mentioned that's clearing the bulk of their merchandise sometime ago. I'm curious to know if you held onto it!
which brand has a ton of money off?
@@seabreeze4559 , It was a brand that gave products to influencers a few years back to show on their videos but, now they are clearing out. There really isn't much left. I knew they wouldn't be able to catch up to luxury brands nor would they pass as mid-range or contemporary. Don't fret or bother.
@@mrvgstyle2442 ah all hype