Deinfluencing Viral Luxury & Designer Goods

[@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!!

[@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

[@billsummer6639]

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

[@Cluvv]

And cheesecake

[@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!

[@shaylataylor9525]

I love chocolate diamonds. But they are also one of the lowest if not the lowest quality diamond. They are just marketed very well.

[@kathryn8543]

I'd be interested to hear what expensive purchases you DO think are worthwhile. The only thing I'll buy that's really expensive are coats, because having an actually wool, well structured coat to me is a worthwhile investment - the raw materials to be good quality cost a lot, it lasts a lifetime if you look after it, and in autumn/winter I will wear it literally every day. But if buying first hand now it is hard to get a good quality 100% wool coat that (not even accounting for cashmere etc) is also lined for anything less than 500 pounds (uk) and up to 1000 is standard. Of course, there are second hand options, but people tend to hang on to their good quality coats and they can be hard to find. Other good quality clothing such as structured suits can have this issue. Is it better to invest that much upfront for something that keeps you healthy, and also that you enjoy, or better to buy cheaper coats every few years? Of luxury fashion brands coats are one of the few things that do seem to be actually better quality, I'm thinking for example Max Mara.

[@RTDoh5]

I only wear TIMEX watches. They are practical. If I had a Rolex or Patek Phillip watch, I would be too nervous to wear it.

[@Selan356]

jesus christ a 20 minute long ad

[@NyanyiC]

i love my £30 xioumi smartwatch

[@jelisaveta10]

Well it’s defo true that in some of luxury is just a cash grab. Especially small leather goods. But for the best craftsmanship you can find… it makes sense to me. I’m an embroidery artist and get the time and skill that goes into making certain luxurie items. That’s basically how those houses started in the first place. By artisans who were really good at their craft wanting to the best job they could. But you know today it’s a bit different. Some items are worth it, but some…. are absolutely not. Just use common sense I say.

[@jmsl_910]

you already such a smart 🍪

[@robbieushijima2355]

Me always say have emergency cash for 5 months worth of expenses

[@YohandraPoellnitz]

kislux versace bag is so cute

[@MilkowskiSalach]

kislux I love you so much and watching your videos makes my day brighter

[@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.

[@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 😂😂😂

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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 👍

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@pbk6190]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@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 😂

[@NadaHashem-dy2dv]

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

[@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

[@wilsonstein3d799]

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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@agustinalima]

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

[@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.

[@DerekRyi]

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

[@Cluvv]

Do it Derek..

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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

[@tasnimtanha.youtube]

Sugar doesn't cause diabetes. Diabetes patient can't consume sugar 😊

[@ryudraco]

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

[@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.

[@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!!!!!

[@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

[@whereforartthou]

For the watch thing: for starters, a solid gold Rolex has like $5k-ish worth of raw gold in it plus any gems (so there's that), but also a lot of these high end luxury watches (not Rolex but Patek Philippe) are hard to get a hold of there for they are expensive and appreciate often more annually than the stock market (roughly 20% annually since 2018). So for watches, they can be an investment tool if you can get a hold of the rarer ones. That being said, I agree the prices get insane when you're talking over $10k because you can get a mechanical Swiss chronograph (one of the more complicated standard mechanisms) for under $5k, Tissot makes one for under $2k.

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@hadiwijaya5325]

As long as you could buy it cash and dont destroy your financial health and you are happy with ur purchases, thats should be fine then Each person has their own satisfaction and happiness

[@doktorzhigonzo9165]

The Marc Jacobs "The Tote Bag" is the ugliest trend for handbags i've seen

Honestly, I dont think most normal people even buy this things. Most normal people are struggling nowadays, and even if not, like in my case, I still buy something much cheaper, because in today's economy I can't invest my money into a purse. Like I dont think most people will ever own a bag like this, if I look at where I live, it would be stupid of me to even wear it, because nobody has them - or just top tier celebrities. If you live in a small country, live a normal life, I don't think this video is even for you.

[@AlexNur07]

There is a right answer. Don't buy overpriced shit. Buy good quality things you can use for years and costs on average an affordable price. I bought a silver bracelet for £75 and I've been wearing it since 2006.

[@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.

[@danh8244]

Luxury jewellery is just pointless. Take away the philanthropy argument, let's say you have $3000 set aside for jewellery, go to your local jeweler and you can have something custom made for less with better material not to mention value and sentimentality. You are also supporting an individual small business owner and sole trader as $3000 is literally a month's rent.

[@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

[@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?

[@BobSure_AKA_PotatoSmasher]

Did you just call Action Figures "figurines"?!?! 😅 Oh my, you're gonna have the weight of collector culture come down on you for that hahahahahaha hahahahahaha

[@janisir4529]

Waifu figurines >> Action figures (I don't have either, I'M just here for pointless arguments.)

[@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!

[@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.

[@stefv.w.1177]

I love this video although I disagree on the opinion concering Rolex watches. A friend of mine who bought a €6500 watch new from the Rolex shop sold it 2 days after he bought it for around €8600. He made 2K simply by buying and selling the watch. So from that perspective Rolex watches are a great buy/investment.

[@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.

[@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😂😂

[@Missmuffin-ol5pf]

My dad is an entire collection of those Rolex watches

[@Missmuffin-ol5pf]

My dad doesn’t even wear his watches

[@YasmeenKhan]

I genuinely think pretty much all designer stuff is really, really ugly. massive logos, ugly patterns - I do not understand why people like this crap.every shoe you featured - hideous. every bag - revolting. maybe I have no taste, but it's bizarre to me

[@jsemuVZP]

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

[@reneedennis2011]

Exactly.

[@Kazelita]

Just looking at the tags is deinfluencing enough to me lol

[@CatsMeowPaw]

I have a sudden urge for chocolate cheesecake. Don't know why 😂

[@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

[@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.

[@nvc.]

Rolex watches are expensive but, if you think about it as a nice jewellery you kinda can justify (well not really but, you get what i mean). Its gonna retain or increase it's value, and it's something that will last your life, it can be passed on the family for many many generations. But it's really expensive and, you can do that with much cheaper watches. I Like mechanical watches because they detach me from the all eletronic world we live nowadays. Don't mix apple watches with mechanical watches 😅. Apple watch will die after 2 years, a mechanical watch will live forever.

[@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!)

[@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!

[@SuperImmortal24]

Ooh dam I love cheesecake with a cup of coffee ☕️

[@andromedafield]

I’m not interested in buying pieces like this, maybe a bag for a couple hundred bucks here and there, but designer doesn’t entice me too much. However, is anyone else disillusioned by $900 turning into like $7K in 30 years? That’s it?! I’m definitely in the not fully understanding investing your money camp, but I do have money in retirement and am trying to keep adding to it, but it feels so much more difficult to know all I can contribute will amount to a couple months living in 30 years time. Cool. Cool cool cool.

[@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.

[@kirsten2023]

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

[@suddenanxiety]

Official Bag Lady is a good band name.

[@safye4]

Even if you want these luxury jewelry pieces and don't want to wear a dupe that is "fake." Find a jeweler who can replicate these items with the SAME materials for way cheaper. This is really common with South Asian families and something I learned after being in a relationship with a woman from there. Her family would go to India and have a jeweler replicate all of the popular bracelets (Just en Clou, Van Cleef bracelets, etc.) with REAL GOLD and they would be more than half of the price of the real thing. They would even bring old pieces they don't want anymore and have them melted down and made into new ones. I originally wanted replicas of my favorite "popular" jewelry when I visited with them, but I actually ended up getting jewelry that was custom made by the jeweler because it was truly unique. Now I have pieces that are HIGHER QUALITY because it's made with 22kt gold and not 14kt "American" gold that is significantly cheaper, still real material, and looks way better and more unique because it's made with almost pure gold.

[@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

[@RamenzillaX]

It depends on the item, but in most cases once you cross the $1000 mark, the diminishing returns on quality, craftsmanship, and materials spike and anything more than that is buying exclusivity and/or the name brand. The exceptions are big ticket items like furniture and appliances. My favorite watch is $150, my most aesthetic/unique watch was $550. I like watches so I can justify the expense for myself here and there, but $10k for an ugly Rolex? Be serious.

[@JS2000A]

I have been fortunate to have some designer clothes and “rich people” toys in my life. The status-driven clothes generally are not worth the money. If someone is being paid to wear that brand it means it is a mass market good (as it’s relying on sales to a wide market through a celebrities wide name recognition). It may not “feel” mass market as it’s “luxury” but the reality is many people can (although they shouldn’t) afford a $300 shirt. Luxury brands are profitable because they sell status symbols to a wide market and act as a gateway to an “exclusive” club/lifestyle. Neither the manufacturer nor the consumer care about the clothes, it is just the cheapest way to signal status (On the order of hundreds of dollars compared to hundreds of thousands with things like cars). It doesn’t really matter who makes the clothes as long as they’re using premium materials. If a brand advertises build quality and premium materials the clothes will fit you better and break in rather than break down. I advocate for buying used on Poshmark or eBay like I do. I have a collection of sweaters from high end brands (usually $800-$500 new) that I paid at most $50.

[@JS2000A]

In my other comment I briefly mentioned cars. They are generally nicer as you pay more. I would rather spend $10,000 more on my car than get out of a $10,000 less-nice car with a Rolex watch on. Both of my parents had Rolex’s in the 90’s and both of them resold them and never bought luxury (or any really) watches since. Why? They’re not worth it and they’re not that functional. Just get a $100-200 watch for formal events and dinners from Seiko, Citizen, or Omega to wear with a suit and call it a day. If you like wearing watches the Apple Watch is fantastic and doubles as a fitness and heath tracker at 1/10-1/20th the cost of a Rolex.

[@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

[@elizabethroa6970]

are there any good imitations/dupes of the cartier bracelets? I really like that aesthetic, as a dramatic classic I think they'd really suit me, but those prices are ridiculous.

[@Porcelynnn]

Go to a local jewelry, they can make it for you for cheap. It’s just gold and silver.

[@karatn]

Was with you until you said you could have 3,142 chocolate cheesecake slices for the price of one Rolex. Maybe you gotta understand that people have free will and different people want different things. You want cheesecake, some people want a watch (albeit an expensive one) on their wrists. I used to want to travel, and my best friend said she could buy years of chicken rice for the traveling cost. Well, have your chicken rice. Don't travel ever. As a watch collector, I hear others say all the time about how they don't understand why people still wear (conventional time-only) watches when there are smartphones and smartwatches with thousands of functions. Well, they're also the people who have to replace their Apple watches every few years because they don't last. Meanwhile, the vintage mechanical watches from the 60's and 70's that I bought from the flea market are still running. Yeah the cheapest Rolex isn't cheap, but you don't gotta replace it every damn few years lol. If there's any appeal to conventional watches, it's purely sentimental. There are essays upon essays about parents leaving their children heirloom watches and they're not all Rolexes, in fact a fair number are $20 Timex. Mechanical watches running forever makes them perfect heirlooms. You can't exactly leave behind cheesecake as an heirloom, or even an Apple watch for that matter. I know that people like you think you're just being practical whenever you compare food to accessories (the same way people who wear smartwatches think they're practical), but you're not sentimental. I'd hate to leave you a watch and you just pawn it off to buy cheesecake.

[@juancarlosrodriguez6402]

First, we usually spend the money we don´t have in things that we don´t need to pretend to be what we aren´t. When you are young you want to be accepted and when you are an adult you want to feel that you belong to a certain social group (Maslow). That´s ok as long as you don´t destroy the logical structure of expenditures. Second, of course we want to receive the much of what we are paying for, and luxury goods should at least have the higher quality if they have the higher price. Furthermore, the price is not only the object itself, but the buying experience, the brand recognition and the sense of exclusiveness. So you can´t evaluate a luxury good only by one of these factors. Third, from second and given a price high above the cost of a luxury good, my question is: There is a moral concern about paying that much for a useless luxury product? You Cara gave some examples comparing the price of a jewel with thousands of mosquito nets. Why? Are you assuming that the profit of the jewel has not any social value? The owner the company may invest that money in stocks or in an index fund (as you do) and with that money the best companies produce better products and create thousands of jobs. Or let's say that the owner of the jewelry company just buys a luxury yacht. Well, that yacht must be manufactured by somebody, the engines, the electronics, the furniture, the appliances, ...there are many companies with thousands of employees involved in the construction of a luxury yacht. And that yacht needs a crew, needs maintenance, insurance, a marina, coastal services, and pay taxes, and so forth. Money flows, and its driver is not the necessity but the added value that every person put in the economy. In fact, a Starbuck´s latte is far overpriced than a Rolex Submariner watch, and while thousands of Rolex watches are sold every year, millions of lattes are sold every year. The Starsbuck´s ROI is higher than Rolex´s ROI. So, where are we wasting money that could be used to fight starvation? Sorry if I sound harsh. When you act and live if like you are a luxury item, that is something that people notice. Many mediocre people seek in luxury objects the luxury that they are not as a person. Luxury is like the deodorant to cover the "stinkness". BUT in other people, luxury is the external expression of their inner luxury. Thats why there are very cheese luxury products with bigger logos as well as very discreet luxury products. The market satisfies everybody. I do my charity in the form and amount of I want without showing to anybody, and my luxury consume is the clothes that I buy in Hugo Boss which is the maximum luxury expenditure that I can afford under my means, however, I don´t feel that I am a good person giving money to charity and I don´t feel guilty spending 200 usd in a shirt. And I very happy with that. You deserve a Giambatista Valli dress, at least, because you are a luxury person that add value with your financial education.

[@phenitagomes1292]

It should be a sin to spend that much money on material things knowing there are people homeless and starving.

[@JohnScigulinsky]

see, what you fail to realize, is that a half-a-million watch that could buy a mansion is not for people like you and me. It's for people who already have 4 of those mansions. I got a ridiculous 10 dollar watch that tells time, the other elements are painted on the background of it. It has a thick leather strap that the watch sits on and I've gotten multiple compliments on it. Also, I'm sorry, but "chocolate diamond" sounds like something people like Trump would call their bowel movements.

[@teenagestacker6063]

Honestly with watches, good watches with a history behind them, hand craftsmanship, and a design you love, they are worth the money a lot of the time if you want to mark an important moment in your life, or buy a family heirloom. Depending on the watch they also hold their value really well and if you get a classic design it will be truly timeless (ha puns!) like the Cartier Santos or Tank as two examples. Don't make yourself broke over a watch like that but they are definitely more worth it then other luxury products a lot of the time (more watch puns ha!) But I'm also a watch guy and have been for years now so I'm biased. Personally though, I'd never buy a rolex, I don't like the design or the culture around them, and even though they hold their value, that's not what a watch is to me, it's a little piece of perfect machinery with a heart and soul!

[@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! ...

[@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

[@JuliyaSayapina]

The investment figures are great idea, but 30 years feels like too long. It might be more catchy to show what this money brings you in 5 years (not much, I understand, but maybe then the dopamine is worth it?)

[@Bromvolod]

I'm very happy with my amazing G-Shock Casio watch that I've had for several years.

[@fueradelmeta]

I might disagree in the point of the good watch, but only if you are truly getting a good watch not a luxury status watch. For example a 1k Hamilton watch might last you your entire life for 1k. That´s not waste, considering most people use smartwatches that last 1-2 years and contaminates way more. But Rolex, OMG they only thing they do is raising prices for the same movements as in the 80s. Buying gold and silver is also a good investment overall, it values like 5-6 points above inflation rate, better than your savings account. But don´t buy design that´s dumb.