DEINFLUENCING Viral Luxury & Designer Goods | ANTI-HAUL

[@raikou8784]

My view: if you’re buying designer goods, they should be of high quality. Many brands charge high prices but use low quality materials or sweatshop labor (see Dior). Another pet peeve of mine is the brand name/logo being all over the bag. I’m not a billboard!!!

[@davidpachecogarcia]

Designer items are more about giving you something that is unique or straying away from the more regular items. This doesn’t equate to high quality…unless the designer has focused on that aspect to design around. The LV canvas they use in a lot of their bags was created to withstand the elements better than leather. However, today, I’m pretty sure they’ve cheapened on the cotton quality which is why it feels so flimsy now. This is a bother conversation on how the owner of LV is trying to make even more profits off of the many brands they own.

[@DavidCruickshank]

"the brand name/logo being all over the bag" One thing i noticed long ago the 'cheaper' the item, the more branding that is on the item. The most expensive items have practically no branding on them. The items with brand name/logo all over them are for insecure people.

[@adoroselatte]

Then it goes for thinking, I could be buying a house or something 🗿 or if I'm a Nepo baby,I would spend like heck care. I don't know if you get what I mean but I hope you do,hahah

[@to_ur_heart]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@davidpachecogarciaMany designer brands are a billion dollar companies. Quality for them shouldn’t be an issue, or something to “design around”.

[@to_ur_heart]

@@DavidCruickshank Well the Louis Vuitton Millionaire Speedy is worth a million dollars and it has branding all over it.

[@aprilflora]

"money is for making our lives easier and more peaceful" - I don't know why this struck me so hard but it did, ty!!

[@Rikku147]

Designer jewelry always seems like an extra scam because a local jeweler will make you high quality pieces (from high quality, pure metals, real gem stones, whatever else) for a fraction of the cost.

[@Just999Me]

And they're not even custom to you. None of the clothes or jewelry are. The fact that they are ready made and you can pick them up in the store/online. Besides the champagne and snooty experience from the shop employees, what high value/high quality item are they actually selling you? Whenever my peers or acquaintances says oh but you're purchasing high quality goods...I always looked at them and said, no you're not. You're buying the name and aesthetic lifestyle that it brings.

[@davidpachecogarcia]

DO NOT buy jewelry from brands unless that’s what they focused and started their brand in. Most likely they’re just trying to expand their product range and they’re def not experts in that field. Designer is not custom. With designer you are buying into their “world” or their idea of what fashion should be.

[@zhisu2665]

@@davidpachecogarcia yeah thats what i always say

[@eliseg0001]

Even worse, many brands, such as Chanel and Louis Vuitton, sell COSTUME/FASHION jewelry so the items are made from cheap materials but cost a fortune

[@anaalves3658]

I don't disagree with you, but you are paying for the design as well. I only have one designer piece of jewellery, I like the ring and I wear it every day. The other 2 rings I wear daily were custom made for me, my husband chose every detail.

[@laurend9337]

My husband is a huge watch nerd. I'm talking "horology nerd". And his first comment to anyone interested in buying a watch is - "they all do the same thing, and the more expensive ones don't tell the time any better, in fact they often tell the time worse." He forever praises the practicality and affordability of a Timex from Walmart.

[@Naikomi95]

With the extremely expensive watches, you don't buy a device to tell time but an art piece.

[@jeffreyryder273]

Cara is literally ASMR with financial advice. Giving us great advice about money but also not yelling at her audience

[@saucyboi3180]

I was just thinking this!

[@LovingCandyXOxo]

I used to work in high end luxury so I was surrounded my rolex's, diamonds, etc. Whenever I held it in my hand, it was beautiful and I never put too much value in it even tho the item was $10k+. It made me realize how ridiculous materialistic we are because ppl would wait years for a Rolex and I was holding the latest model with no care on the world because I never cared to have one.

[@Naikomi95]

Waiting for a rolex was only a thing during the covid hype. It wasn't like that before and it isn't like that now.

[@bcrooks7321]

She's not only talking about garbage you don't need, but also having cushion to quit the job you hate to move to another. It's a life saver. Keep doing what you're doing @cara 👍

[@emperorchopchop7726]

Anoyone who buys a $5000+ dollar watch is going to be either very very good with money, or very very bad with money.

[@unrealistic5996]

As someone who has done this, I have no regrets. It’s my baby, has been around the world, and will eventually be my kids. It’s something that will last a lifetime and I wear everyday.

[@emilyau8023]

​@@unrealistic5996it's not going to last a lifetime. They're designed to break, so you have to buy a new one.

[@emilyau8023]

You're bad with money psychologically if you buy anything expensive that depreciates.

[@anaalves3658]

​@@unrealistic5996my dad has a very classic Omega watch, he is leaving it to my nephew when he dies. It's a simple , classic design and I think that it's beautiful. My mom has a Cartier watch and my daughter will inherit it some day, again small, simple and classic design. I don't have a problem with people buying a high end watch, but you don't need more than one 😂 two at the very most, one on each wrist 😂😂😂😂😂.

[@jordan_ream]

@@unrealistic5996 Agreed

[@aiko3423]

I'm so happy you pointed out "the tote bag" by Marc Jacob's. It's such a stupid bag.

[@emilygooner9697]

Same omg I’m sick of the sight of it 😂

[@emilygooner9697]

I could go on a rant here on this one lols, but the videos of ppl packing them too 😂😂😂

[@leyrose8862]

I got it for Xmas. I love it. I wish you guys could make a point without degrading what other people like. I didn’t pay for it. It was a thoughtful gift and the size is really good.

[@emilyau8023]

I had this sad experience where I met a wealthy guy, and he was basically handed everything to him and given a trust fund, but his dad never loved him at all. I saw him struggling to pick between 2 luxury watch brands that are basically worth a large rent payment. He claimed that his dad could afford tons of Ferraris, so he wanted to get him something that would be special. The reality that I saw was that he was getting him an empty gift that would still not win his dad's love, but it's all he knew what to do.

[@YoSamdySam]

If you want to deinfluence yourself out of the luxury bag market for life, watch Tanner Leatherstein deconstruct luxury bags and show you what they are really made of. Usually a couple of hundred dollars of leather and even less on construction.

[@dustysaurus6137]

Funny enough, selling my entire bank and buying an expensive cosmetic item on RuneScape when I was a middle schooler de-influenced me from status symbols. I bought it, I wore it, but I couldn’t do anything with it. It didn’t make me better at fighting or skilling, which is the whole point of the game. With that lesson learned, I sold it and never bought any overpriced vanity item in-game or irl.

[@cwicseolformask]

This is one of the best video game lessons I can imagine.

[@chanelissy]

Runescape was so educational to me when I played as a kid

[@TickleMyResearch]

Party Hat?

[@Iquey]

I remember grinding ever day on neopets as a kid to get my korbat a Ghost Paintbrush (I think it was like about 80,000 NP) . I was so proud when I could finally get it! But DAYUM it took a long time. After that, because I wasn't interested in the battle dome, I got a little bored of neopets 😂

[@dustysaurus6137]

@@TickleMyResearch It was a dark cavalier hat 🤣 I was exceptionally bad at making money

[@wilsonstein3d]

Instant gratification is a HUGE factor, especially if you have impulse control/dopamine issues. It takes constant effort to curb the desire to pick something up because it feels so good to "win" (yes, I've got severe ADHD), but a trick that I've implemented is to add goods to my cart (or saving to a wish lift), or to walk around a shop with whatever it is I'm mulling over purchasing for at least 20 minutes. More often than not, I end up abandoning the item.

[@Spritzzzie]

Today at the mall, I saw a purse I really loved, but I didn’t buy it because it was $90. So spending THOUSANDS on a purse sounds completely insane 😭

[@VBoo459]

Everyone has their own income, budget and money. So it’s understandable that thousands is insane to you and that’s fine and understandable. For me, it’s only insane at the 10,000+ mark.

[@xalciaqx9026]

😦​@@VBoo459

[@kphoria1009]

@@VBoo459no, you’re simply insane. spending 9,000 on a purse even if you’re a millionaire is nothing short of stupid

[@juliajs1752]

These bracelets look like what my 12-yo niece got for her birthday from her best friend. If I spend thousands on jewelry, shouldn't it at least not look like it came from a chewing gum machine?

[@vivianthong5656]

I think those are the dupes. The brand started to become popular a couple months ago

[@SecretEraser]

Both are probably made by the same child in china to be honest.

[@superlynnie]

​@vivianthong5656 Van Cleef & Arpels has been known among the people who knows for YEARS. It's an luxury brand that is obscure, but definitely not a new thing as you have implied.

[@rebeccamueller8790]

My Citizen brand watch was over 100$ but I needed it for work. I will NEVER have to replace the battery, it charges itself. It's going strong ten years later. Bored Rich people have always needed to set themselves a part from us "poors" but who's happier? I have no one I need to impress, my needs are met, I don't need 6 figure watches to get a thrill

[@anggrekloka673]

Citizen and any good solar watches are the best.

[@merc7paul]

Lol I just checked out a 8000 dollar citizen at the citizen flagship store, it was gorgeous

[@janm7b]

Even their automatic watches, the Tsuyosa collection, is gorgeous, doesn't break the bank, and really resembles a Rolex from afar

[@Naikomi95]

​@janm7b it's more of an alternative to the tissot prx

[@Naikomi95]

There are people who are interested in watches and instead of owning an expensive car, they collect watches.

[@NadaHashem-dy2dv]

Can't thank you enough for donating to Gaza ...it says everything about your personality and your heart ❤

[@MegaTech81]

A few things I'll add as a watch collector who has been into the hobby for most of my life: it's a common misconception that watch collecting is a rich man's hobby. Sure, there are those seven-or-eight-figure watches you’ll see on the wrists of celebrities or members of the Saudi Arabian royal family, but the reality is that 90% of collectors are in it for reasons beyond just brand names or impressing others. To say that watches are purely for flexing is a bit of a near sighted judgement because honestly, in any room you walk into, maybe 1 in 100 people will ever notice your watch. Most other collectors like myself I know are desk jockeys who work 9-5, and we always put a lot of thought into each purchase because these things cost a lot of money! Really, there's different reasons for everyone, but for me, watches are the perfect blend of mechanical engineering and art. It feels like wearing a piece of art and history on my wrist rather than just jewelry. Plus, there's the added bonus that these can be liquidated anytime and anywhere in the world if you need to.

[@wowsuchname1939]

Exactly, I think like everything if you aren’t buying it for yourself and yourself only the purchase is flawed. I always strike up conversations when I spot somebody with an interesting watch and it’s becoming increasingly a thing that they have no clue what they are wearing/go straight in with the price! Just yesterday I was in the pub and pointed out a guys seamaster, mentioned it to him and the first thing he said was how much it cost him.. why does that matter? I cannot fathom spending 6k on an item you have zero interest in.

[@merc7paul]

Speak it louder for the people in the back

[@ShutupAnnie]

As a woman into handbags I do feel many of the same things apply. I have to carry my items around well use a beautifully crafted piece made from a heritage brand with a long history in leather production, hand stitching, vegetable dying etc. the average person also can't identify these bags that aren't the logomania ones. Of course not everyone who's into luxury bags cares for the material craftsmanship and history of the brand but I'd assume it's the same for watches no. Some are in it for the flex some for the art

[@PuzzlesC4M]

This is a very sweet comment as I didn’t know about this niche subculture of watch collectors!

[@Naikomi95]

Iam a watchmaker, so it's just my passion to collect watches I like

[@pbk6190]

I love your way of quantifying everything into Godiva Chocolate Cheesecake😂❤️

[@BelleChanson0717]

Okay, I do have to admit that I have a tiny crab-shaped wristlet from Kate Spade that my sister got me one year as a present...it is just big enough for some cash, a lip gloss, my car key, my ID, and maybe my debit card. It has polka dots, and I always get at least three delighted "oh, it's a CRAB!" reactions, so I think it's worth whatever she paid 😂 I do love it 🦀

[@rainbowstarfall]

Kate Spade is cheap honestly

[@davidpachecogarcia]

I’m a designer and I love designer items because they offer something you can’t get anywhere else. I appreciate the detailing or use of higher quality materials. With that being said majority of the items that are labeled “designer” or “luxury” do not fall into this category. Especially at most malls you can drive to in the USA. The horror to see the quality and faulty stitching at Gucci or LV pieces and they’re charging several hundreds or thousands for subpar products that frankly have not been innovated in decades!!! ☠️☠️☠️ Robbery !I also do not follow any fashion influencer because they’re peddling mediocrity when it comes to buying products. They don’t criticize these bad business practices or products. Also, I never buy anything to try to impress someone. I’m the one trying to impress myself. Which sadly for my designer sensibilities but great for my wallet is def lacking with so much overpriced trash being put out at so many brands.

[@finyafuxfell3031]

When I was in Italy a few years ago, I bought a bag for the fraction of its price (~50€) because it had an easily fixable scratch on the front. This bag is still my absolute favorite one and its been through so much with me, daytrips, vacations, datenights. Hoenstly, I've promised myself that the only place I'll ever buy bags again is Italy, no other bag was ever able to hold up to this one!

[@madeleinbronner3943]

THIS IS AWESOME. I HAVE BEEN INFLUENCED SO MANY TIMES. BUT I FINALLY SAW THE LIGHT. I REALLY LIKE AND ENJOY LUXURY GOODS. I AM A CUBAN REFUGEE THAT WORKED HARD AND NOW HAVE A DOCTOR OF PHARMACY DEGREE. I LOVE MY BOUGIE STUFF, BUT ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. NO LONGER TAKEN FOR A FOOL!!!!!

[@robbbbery]

WOW, I love love love that you brought up opportunity costs like saving lives and reducing suffering! I hope we can help more people think this way. Thank you!

[@Luminous992]

I love how real and practical you are. I’ve been praying for earthly illusions to be shattered in my life and your channel is helping a ton!

[@lawliet6910]

Yes to the backpacks! 🎒 I work in an office, used a briefcase with shoulder strap for a year and it was very uncomfortable. I got a cotton backpack in a nice print and it’s suiting me very well! Plus can carry the water bottle in the side pouch. I recently started a no buy year so I can pay off my car more quickly and also put more into my retirement portfolio. Those charts showing the growth of money invested now are powerful tools!!

[@RidaB33]

Haha, I have the "The Tote Bag" and must admit I love it. Wasn't a fan when I saw it at first but it's one of my favorite work bags because I wanted a tote that was structured, had a zipper and a strap. That said, bags are my thing so I totally get why most people wouldn't purchase it. I also don't buy things based on trendiness and use my stuff even when they're out of style. I think these things are more of an issue when you buy things exclusively because for trends and not because you actually like them.

[@xristinarose2409]

Tbh, i absolutely love my black tote bag. The black letters on black are not that visible. It is the perfect size, great quality and doesnt cost thausands. Its my fav and most used bag

[@DGA-808]

Love the video. Personally, I enjoy luxury goods - so long as it makes sense and doesn’t jeopardize your financial positioning. “Some know the price of everything but the value of nothing.” This applies both ways

[@gustavoc.301]

Oh, finally someone mentioned it. Those mini bags are so silly because the profit margins are way, way higher. I don't understand it. One time, I bought a wallet-I think it was in 2011, though I don't remember for sure. It was made of real leather, but it was brandless. I think I paid $20 for it. I only replaced that wallet because I got bored; I used it for almost seven or eight years, and it was still in pristine condition. It was still amazing. The leather had a pattern similar to Bottega Veneta, but it wasn't a fake-it just had a similar style without any branding. I'm also using for around 4 years a drawstring bag that I paid $7.99 for, and I basically wear it every day. The bag is fine-it's made of thick fabric from Timberland, which I bought at TK Maxx. It's so practical and convenient. I just don't understand how someone can justify spending $2,000 or $3,000 on a small piece of leather. It's insane how powerful marketing can be.

[@DariaKudinova-o1i]

Thank you for supporting children (with love from UA 🇺🇦)

[@ogre706]

Cara, I'm a guy and even I don't understand the watches. Well yeah, status... but aren't there, I dunno, less silly ways to convey it? "Look at me and my very expensive way to tell the time" just makes my eyes roll.

[@janisir4529]

Wear expensive watch -> take out phone to check time The real flex.

[@user-hn8eo7sh4m]

Guy here, I just wear watches that are $100 or less. Watch collections don’t have to be expensive.

[@SwitchMaxFX]

guy here. nice watches go with nice suits imo. im not going to be wearing a rolex as a daily driver. im going to be wearing one at a nice occasion.

[@robbbbery]

I love watches, and agree that they are an absurd way to try to convey status. They are too small to see except from like 2 ft away, and almost nobody has any idea what they cost.

[@janisir4529]

@@robbbbery Watches being a status symbol was made up by the watch industry to sell more watches.

[@hanysekzou]

I really appreciate your videos! In theory I understand that I should be financially responsible and stable, but well... It really helps to have it explained by someone else. Also yay for cheesecake size handbags!

[@nikkiregsdesigns]

Back in my 20s I saved up for a Louie bag because it was so popular. However I decided not to get it because of how hard I worked. It wasn't worth the money but it definitely wasn't worth all the work I did to earn said money. So I opened up a CD and never regretted my decison

[@joyeetaghosh2209]

What is CD

[@Porcelynnn]

@@joyeetaghosh2209certificate of deposit. Put money in a bank for a certain out of time and they will give you interest so you will have more money than what you began with

[@kariay50]

👌🏻

[@tahinaschwegler8112]

@@joyeetaghosh2209basically a savings account where you make an agreement to leave a sum in for a certain amount of time and you accrue interest on it! they are basically high yield savings accounts. Ally bank is an example of a bank that has this

[@agustinalima]

I display my Goodreads with the confidence of a 50 year old man showing off their mortgage priced Rolex

[@b8sh]

I like your suggestion of charity. Muslims worldwide MUST give a mandatory 2.5 % to 10 % of their wealth to charity, every single year.

[@spokenwordpoetries]

I’m not one for designer brands. I grew up in Orange County, CA (the birth place of The Real Housewives franchise). Because of that, I’m grossed out by conspicuous consumption now. People can do whatever they want, but I’m not going to participate. I would rather have unmarked quality items that will last me rather than a trend that no one will care about in 2 years. For jewelry, I’m refusing to buy costume jewelry and instead looking at all gold/silver plated pieces instead. They’re more expensive, but they’ll actually last.

[@angstbringer2992]

I used to really really reeeeeally want the Bottega Veneta bag. I just like it and I wanted something made with good quality materials. Tbh I still kinda want it, but what made me stop planning to buy it (apart from my bank account) is the fact that I could never imagine a situation where I would be able to use it. I don't live a Bottega Veneta life and I would've just kept this stupidly expensive bag in It's box, in my closet, waiting for that one occasion where I could use it. Nah, I'm better off with my slice-of-lemon bag that cost me less than 20€ and can be worn as both crossbody and pochette 😂

[@billsummer6639]

Cheesecake: a combination of 2 things I love, cheese and cake.

[@Cluvv]

And cheesecake

[@alexandruvintila8697]

You missed the mark a bit with luxury watches because people that buy them allow 5% of their net worth on them. And the rolex you showed had their resale value shown. I can buy a submariner today for 10-12k , wear it daily for 50 years and sell it for the equivalent 7-8k is today. So 5k divided by 18262 is 0,28$ per day. Also I’d ask you to go in remote places where there is no cell no wifi no charger or get lost in the wild and depend on your phone for time.

[@andrea_s6437]

I agree with you with one caveat: *sometimes* the designer purse is the best option. Buy well first and you’ll have an item that lasts a lifetime not just because it’s the most hardwearing purse but because it’s excellent quality, completely represents your personal timeless style, and because you absolutely love it.

[@angelic_cat_for_life]

Yeah some high quality purses are good. You can’t just say designer because a lot of them are cheap materials.

[@DavidCruickshank]

Nope, because you can go to a good quality talented leatherworker/seamstress/etc and get them to make you a custom bag that is made from whatever materials you want, in whatever colour you want, in whatever "personal timeless style" you want. It will likely be way cheaper and definitely last a lifetime. A custom made product will always be way better then some mass produced designer good.

[@Raec123]

@@DavidCruickshankI always wonder where do you go to get such an item? I’m seriously asking. I only go to the mall for my purchases. How do I know where to get customized items if it’s not readily known info? Thx

[@andrea_s6437]

Disagree. A custom piece like that is typically very expensive. So again, *sometimes* the designer piece is a good choice.

[@meganholley9352]

The reason why that shape looks familiar on the Van Cleef bracelet is because a lot of luxury brands use it in an effort to be luxuriously different yet similar to others at the same time. Cartier has one similar, and I believe Tory Burch and Tiffany sell something close. Amazon has tons of similarly styled bracelets for a fraction of the price.

[@Callcurls]

I love how educational this channel is.

[@hoopstabr]

That dude said the gucci slides "come with a high quality box" lmao. Flip slops are never an investment in yourself. An actual investment is an investment in yourself

[@kirsten2023]

Yes, to a part 2 please! ❤ How about a video on purchasing cars/ luxury cars?

[@lloiserosalinda]

I was about to buy a designer bag at the end of this month, but suddenly your video popped up in my recommendations! Now you've got me rethinking the purchase. 🤔😅

[@mazzeimazgaj]

The variety of textures in the kislux pack is impressive. From smooth leather to textured suede, there's something for everyone.

[@ClueGirl41]

I would love your take/a video on deinfluencing Fall/Halloween decor.

[@brandiezh]

I do enjoy designer, but it is something I save for and treat myself to on special occasions. When it comes to designer I only consider if it is good quality and functional for my life. I have an all leather Marc Jacob’s tote, and it’s so durable and the leather is great quality but I understand people not liking it because of the print. But they are truly good quality bags and actually not a bad price for full leather.

[@Coastpsych_fi99]

It’s totally okay to reward yourself! I used to do the same, and grew up for years wanting a luxury bag. No-one in my family or immediate circle has them and I rarely use ig or tik tok so it was purely for my own interest. If you are still saving, investing and handling bills it’s fine to treat yourself!

[@mariazahra]

Why am I even watching this. I can't even afford these bags.

[@jsemuVZP]

"Money should be a tool to make our lives easier." Amen to that!

[@reneedennis2011]

Exactly.

[@barose1]

As someone who *hates* the look of backpacks, I still use one every now and then. 😂

[@malvavisco10]

When I visited Florence, we toured the Peruzzi leather goods company. They showed us how things were made, and our tour group got a discount on purchases. I bought a cute small fuchsia purse, very pretty, but I should have known how impractical it is. I’m so not an itty bitty purse person; I usually take the bus, so I need to bring with me whatever I need while I’m out like a water bottle, my phone, a crossword puzzle, some compact shopping bags, etc. The mini bag works for clubbing, but.. oh yeah, I don’t really club 😂 So it’s a bit of a regret, although I don’t think it was too expensive (wish I remembered just how much, but it wouldn’t have been much over $100 I hope). They did have some beautiful silk scarves sold by outdoor vendors, very reasonably priced, wonderful quality, great choice for gifts

[@laurend9337]

that Gucci slide video clip where the caption says they come in a "very high quality box" 😂like that's one of the reasons they use to justify the cost

[@its649inthemorning]

Can you make a male-themed deinfluencing video for viral luxury goods? I honestly was one of the guys commenting that this seems like a women issue 🙄 I didnt even consider many of the things you mentioned because I'm not a big spender. Thanks for pointing those out. I would love to see what kind of insanity we men buy with our money.

[@dalyxia]

-Its the same list as the women, but as a gift. -performance cars. -Bigger\heavier\flashier cars than you need for transportation. -Latest tech instead of last year's. -Beer or other alcohol. -Everything above the sweet spot of performance vs cost. In some categories you can get 90% performance for 50% cost in comparison to the top of the line product. (Example: getting a intel 14600 cpu instead of a 14900k)

[@its649inthemorning]

@@dalyxia ok the CPUs and PC parts in general area actually an awesome example (including PC games): I was replacing some parts of my old pc recently and I was looking at the AMD 5XXX lineup. I tried to decide between the 5700 and the 5800(xd) and used youtube comparisons and benchmarks to make my decision. Ultimately I went for the 5700 because it consumes less power and I don't play AAA games and the minor bump in performance didn't justify (for me at least) the much higher price. meanwhile I have a colleague who buys top of the line cpus because he wants those parts to last at least 3 years which is insane to me. PC parts are hands down a money sink for men. And the justification for those are the newest PC games. Thank god I don't play demanding games 😂

[@InsAnItYschild101]

Trucks when the dude works in an office and hires help to do all house projects and landscaping

[@InsAnItYschild101]

@@its649inthemorningskins in games. I’m the type to also get DLC but that’s cuz I want more story out of the game but skins is where I draw the line

[@cniknik9863]

Best example I can think of is sneakerhead guys. They can have walls of limited edition sneakers they don't even wear.

[@Person_Not_Known]

Didn't Dior just get caught selling slave labor sweatshop bags for thousands of dollars when their largest bags cost like 60 bucks to make? Luxury used to mean high quality goods with high durability that you wouldn't have to replace constantly. Now it's just a brand name that you're looking to show off.

[@bandanarathore]

If one wants to invest in luxury jewellery only get at least 22 carat gold. It's value will only increase in future. Here in india people get small gold earrings for daughters since childhood. And try to add more to it through lifetime or get new pieces only in 22 carat gold.

[@user-tw1ku9ei6g]

Great video. I would love a part 2.😊

[@Myr0n]

I'm not a fan of Rolex whatsoever, but saying buying an Apple Watch which will be e-waste in 3 years is better than buying a Rolex that will last you a lifetime and most likely increase in value, is a terrible take.

[@Jose04537]

Let's run the numbers. An entry level Rolex costs $6,400 at minimum. Let's assume you buy a new Apple watch every 5 year, because that's the updates support of the Apple Watch (and you can use it for longer, just because it no longer receives updates, that doesn't mean it stops working). You can buy 16 apple watchs in 80 years, at 400$ each for the price of one single Rolex (the cheapest).

[@kristoffer8740]

​Still e-waste.

[@Myr0n]

@@Jose04537 The cost of the 16 Apple watches will be a lot higher if you take inflation into account (you think in 20 years it's still $400?), and my main point is that the cost for the environment is monumentally higher

[@Myr0n]

​@@Jose04537 now run the numbers again, and include inflation (you're not buying an Apple Watch for $400 in 2035) and the monumental cost for the environment

[@janisir4529]

@@kristoffer8740 If you use it it's not that horrible of a purchase. But I really hate having things strapped onto me.

[@Martin-qb2mw]

As a man, I recommend pants. They come with built in minibags able to store many important things such as your phone, your wallet etc

[@Ang3lofth3abyss]

I love Cara and I watch EVERY video as soon as it comes out, BUT I learn about most of the trends and expensive things people spend on from her. I'm so minimal (I guess) that I mostly buy from Lidl or second hand from charity shops or Vinted (a few times a year), and I declutter often, since I get anxiety from clutter. I donate and save some of my salary each month, which I wouldn't be able to do if I spend it on things I'll shove in my wardrobe. I'm surprised that people would spend so much money on needless stuff that they don't need. I hope the trends change to minimal and sustainable living instead of endless consumerism .

[@Christopherjoe]

The thing with watches, particularly Rolex, is after eating cheesecake for 8 years you’d have nothing, but if you had the Rolex you’d be able to sell it, potentially for a profit. The other part of watches is some people like them even though we don’t need them for time or to be flashy. Some people wear $300 Seiko or $500 micro brands or a $6k Omega that was purchased grey market for $4k and gifted to them and nobody they interact with knows a thing about watches and they probably assume it’s not expensive.

[@Naikomi95]

I own an omega I inherited from my grandfather, which is right now valued at 5-10k. It's so much more and not something to flex with.

[@PuzzlesC4M]

True story: I still have a canvas tote bag from Fossil that I got in probably 2010 and still get compliments on it when I wear it!

[@DerekRyi]

Girl.. you made me so hungry. I pulled up the Cheesecake Factory menu.. happy hour 4-6

[@Cluvv]

Do it Derek..

[@red__guy]

Good as always, I think visiting former trends to see how the hype is now a fad would be impactful, like visiting the Stanley cup rush of 6 months ago.

[@tendiesforbreakfast9295]

3:50 not gonna lie, was not expecting a random prepmedic appearance, 10/10 very cool

[@Lilyofthevalley9911]

Yup would love a part 2 of this sort of videos!

[@InsAnItYschild101]

Watch guy checking in and I just wanna say my take: she’s not wrong. Watches aren’t necessary for life. But to be fair, there are a lot of cheaper options that are just as historical. G Shocks come to mind. Every watch guy loves a G Shock and they can be had for $50 more or less and they are tough as nails. Seiko is another brand that comes to mind. That’s the brand you go with to troll Rolex lovers and remind them of the cheap Japanese brand that nearly sank the wealthy Swiss brands with their cheaper and more accurate watches. If you want a swiss brand for one less zero, go with Tissot. I have a Tissot Le Locle that I got for sub $500 and it’s great. To summarize, all things are great options if you want a watch for cheap but like art, they aren’t necessary for living. You can go without them

[@merc7paul]

Sure but there are seikos and g shocks for 10k, they are truly for watch lovers nobody flexing on others with them😂😂

[@noornazneen5211]

I wanted to add something about the Van Cleef bracelet. It is solid gold, so part of the price can be justified. However, if we look at the typical grams of 18k gold in each bracelet, the Van Cleef bracelet has 11.05 grams, priced at $10,000, which equates to approximately $905 per gram. In comparison, reputable stores on Etsy offer 18k solid gold bracelets for $1,177 with 9 grams of gold, equating to approximately $131 per gram. This means the Van Cleef bracelet is about 592% more expensive per gram than the Etsy alternative. I rather put that money in ETFs.

[@mbank3832]

I know someone who but luxury bags. It’s expensive enough and its also very fragile. You can have sunlight shine on them too much and you can’t wash it in a certain way. I mean I can afford all these bags but what matters is THE WORTH

[@Nithrade]

Hehe, the fun thing when watching this video are the ads that KZbin runs in between. It is like the brain is getting conflicting messages. Think before you buy! Buy! Think! Buy! ...

[@Mina-hm2og]

Cheesecake huh? For me a bag is not a bag if it cannot hold a whole fried chicken! Definitely not worth it, however cute they are.Also most people addicted to their phones keep them in their hands, not in their bags, so a bag can be tiny. And may I add that I like it when you show what kind of houses you can buy for the price of one watch. I think it illustrates perfectly how ridiculous the luxury items are. One thing that must be mentioned also is the opportunities you lose when you spend your money that way: you can pursue a higher education, afford the living costs to do an unpaid/badly paid internship that will help your career, travel etc.Oh, and yes to part 2 of this video (and generally yes to video from you!)

[@deersakamoto2167]

10:40 "I can eat Godiva chocolate cake everyday for 8.5 years and still have money left for the price of a Rolex watch" You also get diabetes. Get a Rolex watch please

[@ryudraco]

Or you can get a rep Rolex watch for like a 20th of the price and invest the rest!

[@maddyc2412]

One piece of cheesecake a day isn't going to give you diabetes unless you have something else very serious going on. Rolex watches are a waste of money for people who are desperately trying to prove how much money they have. Maybe work on being less insecure

[@Naikomi95]

​@ryudraco why? You buy a rolex because you want quality and craftsmanship.

[@JohnDBlue]

As a guy who had never much felt the attraction of fashion, luxury, designers etc in general (outside of video games) I'm struck by how a mini bag is actually kind of right up my alley. Of course for me it would more likely be something I make myself or indeed something bought really cheap, and the style would be quite a bit different too. But still... why are small versions of things so interesting??

[@robbbbery]

Bro have you seen the videos of people cooking tiny foods for their hamsters to eat?

[@Firas.952]

Sara , u r amazing ❤

[@norasimon9018]

My co-borrower bought a super expensive Hermes belt and my first thought was "damn, I could buy so many tacos with that money".

[@BonDijon]

Hi im a watch nerd, and its not only status that we will pay for high pricing. its a sickness called getting to into a hobby 😂. if you dont go for rolex a lot of ppl dont know whats on your wrist even if you blow over 5k

[@maddyc2412]

Nobody cares what brand your watch is

[@BowieValheru]

I am strangely conflicted on this video... First part i was "jeez, who spends a 1000+ on a mini bag that can barely hold a pair of airpods" woman and their strange hobbies.. And then the luxury watches came on, and i felt called out. Sure i can claim value retention on my watches, sure i can get back just about what i paid, but i have no idea if those mini bags have value retention... something with throwing stones in glass houses...

[@janisir4529]

1000$ is going to be 1000$ 10 years from now too.

[@dandanplaneman]

@@janisir4529do you mean as cash? If so then not really. Cash will become worth less over time as we’ve already seen

[@maddyc2412]

​@@janisir4529not with inflation it's not, and if it's used it's even less

[@Naikomi95]

The difference also is that, you can get a similarly well made bag for maybe 100$ instead of 1000$ but you can't get a watch that is as well crafted at 100$ then a 1000$ version.

[@forgottencoffee8589]

I actually think the van kleef bracelet is really pretty but I’d also be really afraid to walk around with even a fake because it’s a known status symbol and I feel weird wearing things that even if fake are intended to boast wealth. I just love the separated clover design it’s really pretty and simple.

[@lvsmagic]

I think something as well for me is that the people who buy these things buy A LOT of it. I can absolutely understand someone saving up and buying a luxury handbag or scarf, or whatever because they've loved it for years and plan to use it for the rest of their lives. That special bag you bring out for holidays or date nights or something could be a really special thing that you maybe even think to pass down one day. BUT buying a whole collection of them? and just piling them in your closet is insane. Watches, you literally wear one at a time. why do you need 50.

[@SarahSmith-ts9op]

VCA lol its part of the influencer starter pack along with cartier bangle, zimmermann dress and a chanel or hermes bag. Lol

[@deborahcurtis1385]

Very timely! I was looking at buying some stuff, but kept asking do I really NEED it?

[@CrossFitterinRealtime2359]

Yeeees I love this serie 😊

[@Oraclep20]

Thank you. Ive been thinking of getting the Marc Jacobs tote for a good while because it seems to hold its structure while fitting all of my work things. Plus it’s versatile with the shoulder strap or top handle option. But after seeing the clip on how it hurts if filled up, ive made up my mind not to get it. I’ve got cheaper bags with more comfortable shoulder straps.

[@topwomble]

A few things on the Rolex thing: Rolex prices are coming down but resale prices are still really high. Second, people will defend the purchase as an heirloom to pass down. This is more likely than things like the bag. However, to keep the watches running properly will also cost several thousand over the lifetime of the piece, so the real cost is higher

[@Serendipity.purplesky]

I love this channel so much❤🤓

[@melindahicks9146]

You are amazing for this video!

[@Iquey]

I remember thinking having a messenger bag for Junior high was gonna be so cool because it would be different from a backpack. (2002-2003 year) By the second month of school i was SO over IT because it would hurt my shoulder, and id have to constantly switch sides!!!!

[@Missmuffin-ol5pf]

My dad is an entire collection of those Rolex watches

[@Missmuffin-ol5pf]

My dad doesn’t even wear his watches

[@laurynnnsmith]

I actually like the more unique 'the Tote bags bags. but I don't have tiktok, I like it because I made the decision to like it- which I think is important. if you like something just because you've seen it a lot, and not because you decided you liked it, than you shouldn't get that item

[@carrino15]

Oh my Marc Jacob bac is actually my most functional. Having a stabilize plate in it and you can drag 3-4 kilo groceries and school stuff. Also the bag works in rain and snow weather. Yes the bag could get heavy on the shoulder , but so could backpack. If you hold the bag in the crook of your arm, you should be fine. Just change between hands. the strop is more for emergency run to the subway etc.

[@lizziecallaghan4995]

A part two video on this topic would be amazing (perhaps even sponsored by the Godiva Chocolate Cheesecake? It got a lot of mileage in this video even without the #ad 😆); as someone who shops second hand 90% of the time, I could not imagine spending upwards of $5k on a bracelet. Its absurd, i don't care how rich you are

[@BladSpot]

you’re literally my comfort person i love you kislux !

[@mols0n]

bought my AP for 23k in 2019 and sold it for 50k in 2022 for a down payment. no regrets. not all luxury goods are created equal

[@WandernHunger]

While I agree with most of your points, the watch one is where it's just a case of "out of your tax bracket of understanding". Especially when talking about the Patek. And no, I'm not a dude trying to justify his spending habits. I'm a girl from a family/background where collecting such watches is pretty common. Nobody is buying those to 'signal wealth', because they're basically out of reach for anyone who isn't already good with / has a lot of money. I get a lot of comments when I wear a Rolex, because it's so well-known. I get zero comments when I wear a Patek, except by others who are wealthy and know how to spot them. At that level, it's silly to use a compounding interest calculator to justify it as a "silly expense". 30 years of 7%? My mum's Jaeger went from 90k to 170k in a year. A Patek a friend bought for 800k went to 2m in 2 years.

[@maggiepeterson5161]

You know how psychics will sell readings online or how influencers will sell camos and stuff? I want a version of that where I pay Cara to make my budget lmao

[@destineeridenour1012]

Yes part two please!!!

[@Person_Not_Known]

One more comment, rolexes in the 4k-10k range tend to hold their value. + Or -1-1.5k. Rolexes are one of the few watches that will last long enough to pass down and have the most recognizability additional when selling, you can usually recoop 80% of the cost depending on how popular that model is. Lol a 1990s datejust cost me 5500 and i sold it back for 5200...its not comparable to lux bag resellers imo.

[@Naikomi95]

Every well made mechnical watch can be used for generations. I have for eclxample a still running tissot from 1911

[@azzihazzi]

Lmao on that watch teir list with Casio in the bottom- I have dropped my $100 Gshock off a cliff, put it through the laundry, and have smacked it on countless things while backpacking. Still works perfectly. Yeah its cheap but these things ROCK!

[@kaylibmulder5483]

Awesome video as always.

[@estherluciano9623]

I very much prefer to purchase from small local brands! Or if I am traveling, buy in local markets/stores. Items tend to be higher quality, fairly priced and original.