I'VE WASTED *SO* MUCH MONEY, SMH

[@CMny1905]

You know why this is happening? It’s because brands like Chanel can produce bags of lesser quality and people still buy them. You want to correct this? Stop buying luxury goods.

[@saraclarke1616]

Exactly. The rich don't buy them.

[@coggieskaz7115]

True.

[@Emma-qh1ch]

The majority of my extensive collection is Kate Spade, Coach, Tory Burch, Polene, Aspinal of London. They quality is great. The more high end designers increase their prices the more I turn to these brands. I’m happy enough with the lower end brands and happy to invest the money I would have spent on the higher end designers.

[@kath1626]

Tory Burch's quality is top notch! Not just bags and shoes, clothes as well. I love her!

[@adamr-j232]

I second this! I've stopped buying Louis Vuitton items due to personal experiences with bad quality items, I now mainly purchase from Aspinal of London and Coach. I genuinely think the quality is better and they wear much better too.

[@TheSafetyMarshalPSF]

I used to love leather goods (not logo canvas ETC) coach, TB, and KS in the early 2000s but they are sooo over done from outlets that in my opinion it has lost its luxury exclusivity appeal.

[@MsLuvkd]

I think the high end luxury bags do have good quality but they cannot really do more for them to make them perfect and yet the prices are increasing ridiculously. I do have some luxury bags but that's it. I will never buy form those fashion houses anymore and I do find more joy in my "contemporary" collections without hurting my bank. I'd rather spend my money in travelling.

[@jenniferelyse5134]

@@MsLuvkdthat’s just it. I’d expect to start seeing pure artistry for the 11k price tag the Chanel classic flap has in Canada right now. I feel like the only option is lesser known brands who still care about the artistry of bags instead of mass manufacturing.

[@providencetmh1]

Honestly, Coach isn’t top luxury but their quality exceeds every high end label out there

[@sumis8096]

Love their glove tanned leather. So beautiful and durable!

[@billybee9659]

I completely agree with you. I’m in love with my Coach Central Tote. The quality is beautiful, it’s very robust, and it can be dressed up or casual.

[@torey4322]

❤❤❤ Coach. Such a good brand!

[@jenniferrogerson9338]

I totally agree. Their hardware from their flag stores are top notch. Plus the leathers are not overly processed. ❤

[@conchitasofia]

Totally agree. Understated and undervalued. Highest quality in both leather and hardware, the non-logo ones. The stitching in the handles is top-notch.

[@steph____]

I prefer no background music when you are talking. THANK YOU for removing it! 😊

[@SophieShohetOfficial]

Thank you for letting me know Steph, point taken!x

[@BySamWithLove]

Oh my goodness, same - I wasn’t able to watch a few of the videos because of it.

[@lindalawson7400]

The days of Quality, handbags, or anything else is over they can sell you any old rubbish so long, it’s got a design name people will buy it

[@ceciliabrown3301]

So true.

[@marieleemcgill5011]

I so agree with you and I found a handbag that to me has wonderful quality. It’s the Ashwood luxury leather from London very very very inexpensive and it is fabulous. I will probably get one in every color. I don’t understand spending that kind of money anymore on luxury handbags you’re paying for a name and do you just want the cloud of carrion a luxury handbag to me, this bag is luxury. It’s beautiful the Leather is the best.

[@xjapan3]

I agree with you, especially the most popular brands. I am apprehensive about mentioning other brands that sell ... technologies, etc. But the nature is the same. The only difference is that it may be possible that a business strategy might be involved. "Customers will buy a replacement if it breaks." I do wonder if we're heading in that direction?

[@fashionandluxury101]

True

[@carrino15]

Not to me. I opt out.

[@annacrossman1288]

No background music needed. Love your content. Even though the quality can be poor depending on the item, we are paying for the brand unfortunately.. once we stop feeling we need to carry a certain brand, then our hard earned money will stay in our pocket.

[@nikkil764]

I still find Salvatore Ferragamo is top quality. But most of the luxury brands are showing the decline in quality. I am lusting after a Launer custom bag but otherwise, I’m sticking with Tory Burch. Her quality is very good for bags under $1,000.

[@riverside1661]

This is the best background for your vlog. It’s so elegant and pretty! The flower bouquet is stunning ❤. Sophie, do you mind sharing where to purchase your beautiful flower arrangement? If I am not mistaken, they are silk flowers? Yours look so luxurious and real, if you don’t mind me asking. Thank you!

[@juneyan]

Luxury seems to be overpriced fast fashion now and I am reluctant to buy anything new anymore!

[@mummamdb]

Yes! The sheer amount of fast fashion style bags they churn out for example, I’ve never thought about it like this!

[@benjamintaylor2818]

@@mummamdbthis is how I feel about the Fendaci Bags! Of course there’s artistic value in them but they just do NOT look like designer quality. The leather is so thin and chain so light etc.

[@GraceEH]

Yes I always buy second hand designer so people have bought their items years before, Designer in the 90s or the early 200's were made so much better, the quality was better because the items weren't as mass produced. You had to wait weeks for a bag to be delivered to you. I don't think that was a bad thing.

[@kreegee4449]

I love how real you are. I have switched to vintage for this exact reason. At least i can justify scratches in a 10-20yo bag than a 3 month one

[@helenhall299]

I love shopping the pre-loved market. With patience and research you get the good quality bags of yore. I’m not talking about the brand new Birkins and Kellys that end up there at ridiculously inflated prices, but rather beautiful old gems like classic flaps and discontinued styles, limited editions etc. The hunt is fun too :) great video

[@catnip4587]

The quality of Chanel vintage lambskin and LV canvas are amazing. The new stuff definitely poorer quality

[@tristanleon305]

Hey Sophie! The giant luxury brands have decreased quality to meet the demand and also to pocket in more money. But, I do believe that the quiet luxury brands like Kiton, Brunello Cuccinelli, and Loro Piana have great bags (as a male lol don’t know what’s “cute” and what isn’t) but their bags range from $2-4k which is Louis Vuitton money. Plus, they’re unique bags that you won’t see that often. Don’t know if women are into buying bags from a brand known for male clothing but you should check them out.

[@SuperYogagirl]

Yes, there is another British brand that makes gorgeous handbags that are beautiful quality and unique. The name escapes me.

[@mias4872]

​@@SuperYogagirlLauner!

[@ceciliabrown3301]

Totally agree. The quality of the luxury brands went downhill over the last decade or so. With the number of collections being released these days, it's impossible to deliver superb quality. My bags from twenty years ago look much better than the more recent ones. The last decent bag I bought was YSL College bag which I got ten years ago and it's still in great condition. I was trying to get something this year for my big birthday and I think I've returned like seven bags due to poor quality. I literally gave up on trying to find something perfect. Also it's difficult to predict if something will wear well or not. Only once you've worn the item over a period of time, you will know how it performs. I think that lot of these so called Superbrands rely on their fame and heritage and take advantage by simply splashing their logo on anything they can as they know they will make tons of money. The times where design and craftsmanship were priority , not logo, are over unfortunately.

[@kateevans4886]

I recently checked out the new ysl College bag and quality was AWFUL! It looked so cheap! The leather was sort of hard and plastic like. So disappointing! This was Selfridges in Manchester. I’ve recently bought a bag from Tory Burch and the quality is excellent! LV are way overpriced, along with Dior and Chanel. Celine is still good quality but I don’t like the bags much.

[@cherpeters8775]

I think Loewe makes excellent, quality bags. YSL bags are pretty good too but some of their most classic designs are not user friendly at all. I just sold 2 YSL bags because they were so annoying! Coach also makes quality products & are very reasonably priced. Great video, Sophie. Your background today is lovely. Off topic, RIP, Jane Birkin.

[@conniemerritt3206]

I almost mentioned Coach in my comment. I received a Coach bag at the same time as my first online LV purchase. I was surprised at how LV just dropped my 2 straps with all that hardware inside the bag, placed the bag in a dust bag, then in an over-sized LV box to knock around during shipping. There were scratches on the hardware when it arrived in addition to several other quality issues (IMO). My Coach bag was wrapped like their grandmother's heirloom china right down to foam protectors on each zipper pull. This reassures me that I'm getting a Coach bag that's never been used. I have a suspicion that might not have been the case with the LV I received.

[@prepperpatti-rc3nl]

No background music. Thank you for asking.

[@courtneyrichards3895]

I just love your background! 😍 I've had the best luck with the Coach purses. I've sold off a lot of my nicer things and basically quit collecting. I've seen videos of shoe makers taking apart designer shoes, and all those shoes end up being terrible quality.

[@SuperYogagirl]

Agreed. I saw one of those videos where a leather expert took apart a LV bag and said that in his professional opinion the leather would be worth $300 usd

[@Kalamolng]

Thanks for highlighting Tanner's channel alot luxury influencers hate talking about him. When really he's just talking about the truth about these products and that these "Luxury" brands need to step up the "quality".

[@littleluxuries_01]

Most bags that feel luxurious to me tend to be from either Mulberry, Coach (mostly the 1941 stuff), Tory Burch or Fendi! Love your background 😊 xx

[@SophieShohetOfficial]

Yes I agree!!xx

[@anttoronto3202]

Mulberry is amazing. My Bayswater is brand new at 8 years old.

[@catnip4587]

@@anttoronto3202I have had mine at least 10 years. Still looks great. Amazing quality

[@littleluxuries_01]

@@anttoronto3202 such a classic!

[@Jaymfs]

I’ve recently bought two 10 year old mulberry bags and the quality is excellent!! The resale prices for mulberry are great too, very happy with my purchases

[@lisamc5793]

Hi, Sophie. I don't mind the music at all. I really agree with you regarding the quality of designer brands. So much so, I've stopped my "designer journey" and am now focusing on contemporary brands. I've sold my bags and have stopped worrying about wear and tear on my items. I've found Coach to be good quality for the price, as well as Mansur Gavriel, and will continue to seek out and research these types of brands. Sending best wishes to you and David (and the bunnies)!

[@bbarr4377]

Hello Sophie, I love your channel and appreciate the different topics you discuss. It’s clear that you are not only a savvy business woman, but also highly educated in many specific areas. Thank you for being an extraordinary and different Utube influencer 🙏🏻💕😍👏🏻

[@saabguy8809]

Good quality with luxury brands is a rare thing these days. This imo is why contemporary brands are soaring right now. I have collected luxury for 30+ yrs, everything I’ve purchased the last 5 yrs doesn’t compare to older stuff. Hermes is the only brand I’ve not had an issue with, Gucci and Loewe have been 99% perfect. The worst for me has been Chanel and LV, I’ve returned so many items that I gave up on those brands. In walks Coach, Aspinal, Marc Jacobs- excellent pricing and generally great quality.

[@mikeantonio3163]

The way you just described these bags is how fake bags used to be described!

[@oscarp4328]

10:09 oh my God! I love that you mentioned him ! He doesn’t hold back! 😂 although I will say that he’s destroyed some really good 90’s Chanel pieces. 😢

[@hollyg197]

Sophie, I love your setting. Such a pretty room and view. Great video and topic!

[@basicbaroque]

Learning about sewing professional finishings, has really helped me to see if items are high quality or not. Certain ways to do linings, reinforcements, etc. What I found the most surprising, is no brand seems to be consistent. They'll have two jackets that are very similar. One will be nicely made, the other won't; both will be the same price and in the same shop.

[@charlottecosentino139]

This is fascinating ! May I ask where you learned about sewing finishes and lining and such ?

[@jenniferelyse5134]

Eeep this was from me! Thank you so much for this! ❤ another great video. I actually follow the leather page and have done for a bit, and it’s SO informative.

[@GildedFashion]

Thank you for stopping the music. Your voice is beautiful and calming, you don't need any other distractions :)

[@janedernelley7200]

I have the Miu Miu bag you showed - I think I bought it ten years ago. I bought it because I love the bows on the side, and the colour. It’s still in good condition but I don’t use it regularly. The best bags are vintage ones from the 40s, 50s and 60s. The designs were beautiful and original and the quality superb ❤

[@debracannonrndsn2564]

Agree 100 percent. Will keep buying preloved. Best service ever at Tiffany’s, New York flagship store.

[@kristinpenta]

Great video, Sophie! Agreed re: the customer experience at high-level boutiques changing - even 10 years ago, it was better. Also, I like the music in the background; it enhances the relaxed mood!

[@jesseeec]

I wasted so much $$ on putting these luxury brands on a pedestal…I got burned…which is the only way I learned…no more

[@xiwenchen189]

I'm shocked at all these defects, and that people are still buying with these awful inflated prices. I used to eye the Chanel coco and filagree cases, but wow, if I ever want to own I'd prefer to buy preloved in Japan with their strict no counterfeit laws. There's a beautiful series of Amore boutiques in Tokyo. I visited one in Shibuya-Harajuku while on vacation in 2019. They have such gorgeous Chanel and other designer items there. Even spotted the iconic Jackie Kennedy pink suit.

[@gabygabygaby1]

Hi Sophie. I stopped buying designer bags and shoes. My new bag range is about £300 for shoes I’d pay around £200. I love the new extended, cheaper bag range of Luisa via Roma. I watch that guy too!!!! 😂

[@한입만금지]

Totally agree. I miss the time I enjoyed my luxury items. I was willing to pay big money on luxury items, cause I used to appreciate their quality and artisanal works. I'm sure it was worth every penny. Unfortunately nowadays I'm da*n disappointed. My new LV bag lost an eyelet after 1 dayout. I had to visit a boutique and wait 3 whole months, but guess what? It happened again. The bag sleeps in my closet with other expensive faulty ones. They're not LUXURY anymore.

[@Raec123]

Can you share which LV bag?

[@lauralangham9657]

There is NO excuse for those two Chanel bags / pouches - for the price they charge the least they can do is get the zipper right. And how did either of those items pass quality control ? Or is there even any quality control ?

[@Stylehit247]

It’s so true it just feels like we’re having to do our own inspection before we start forking over so much cash. I really hope that brands are getting to see videos like this and reinforcing quality control.

[@linvarrow]

Thank you! I really believe quality has been compromised at many of these wonderful design houses over the past few years ..however..we can't really blame Dior if one wears a ring or bracelet and it scratches or tears the handbag..just as we can't blame a garment manufacturer if same jewelry snags our clothing..but I agree with everything else you shared with us..

[@quiltastic159]

Hi 👋 I was interested in the Sanreve bag a while back. I bought it and started to use it. The “lock” gave in … to say I was surprised was an understatement…not that it broke but it was cardboard inside 😳 so how nice it seemed to be, it was cheaply made as I started dissembling it…not worth it for me. Thanks again for your interesting topics 😊

[@annhans3535]

I have a few pieces of LV from about 25 years ago, I am very gentle with my fancy things and those bags look so good. I think what has happen is that they no longer do quality control because you have messed up stitches, shapes and hardware. I haven't bought anything in a long while because I am trying to enjoy what I have.

[@sherryb7018]

Well I always say, nothing is meant to last forever. I wear all my bags and I enjoy them. Wear and tear is just part of journey ❤

[@vetpig1454]

Great video, Sophie. Perhaps the best way to go now with 'high end' luxury is to purchase it on the pre-loved market.

[@Sk.arg1982]

Sophie, the point being is that all of these things are commodities of daily use. A purse is a container to transport things. All purses will fall apart one day, no matter the price tag. And I think that small brands provide betterment quality because of a smaller audience. The problem always comes once businesses scale up. To stay profitable either you have to increase prices or decrease quality. Unfortunately designer brands do both at the same time because they know that people want to show off the logo. Real luxury is anyways time and not commodities. Luxury is an illusion to impress other people you don’t even like. For me, after every luxury purchase I have made in the past there was a huge disappointment on how those things were holding up so I refuse to spend money on it for a long time already. If you look for good quality brands I would recommend to look at sustainable fashion brands like Sézane that come with a good quality at a friendly price tag.

[@MollDoll0314]

Hi Sophie! Yes I have the Havredelux hardware protectors on all my GG, LV, CC and CD products. So far all of them are scratch free and no tarnishing. I also use their cleaning and protection products on my bags, SLGs, shoes, hats etc and so far no color transfer and they look amazing. Still a bummer that we can go to great lengths & buy a bunch of products to protect our luxury items. Thanks for the great content and have a nice day. 😊❤😊

[@veronicavenditti3614]

Hi Sophie! This is my favorite background (although today it seems like there's a storm behind you LOL) and I don't mind background music. Based on my personal experience over the years, I can consider Bulgari, Cartier, Gucci and Roberto Cavalli as top quality brands. I wish you and David a good evening 😘

[@SophieShohetOfficial]

The storm was crazy Veronica, I know I owe you an email - I’ll tell you all (I know you’re in a heat wave right now!!)xx

[@veronicavenditti3614]

@@SophieShohetOfficial This week will be even hotter 😭

[@YadiraStyle]

I’ve used the hardware protective stickers from Havre De Luxe. Well I purchased when they were Handbag Heaven but so far they have been great. I haven’t peeled them to see if they lift the hardware color or tone. They do the job.

[@CyndiCaviedes]

Hi Sophie, no music is good for me :). I have a YSL bag that its absolutely gorgeous, but i had to change the first one i bought because quality issues, i learned from you that if you are paying that kind of money you should get a perfect bag. They gave another bag no questions asked, and I still think is the most beautiful bag I have. That being said i don't think i will be paying that much money for a bag ever again. Im looking to Marc Jacobs, and Coach for lovely bags that wont break the bank. Also if my bag got stolen that would be so devastating so i dont even want to use it that much. Am I the only one?

[@vivianpham5606]

I like the background music. Also, your hike decor is GORGEOUS!

[@aureliegoncalves5241]

Hello i m a french seamstress, i did hermes leather bag and louboutin shoes, i start to think about creating my own brand for the reason you re speaking about, quality and client expériences are getting less exclisive. So thank you, this kind of vidéo is helping me to understand better what have to be improved in luxury product and brand. Ps: not for hermes of course, they still amazing et so exigeant.

[@jennayoutube1]

The best quality bag I have is Loewe. Im shocked how good it looks for how much i used my puzzle bag. Nicer than my chanel bags have worn

[@jennwellings9913]

The wonky Chanel flaps drive me INSANE. They make me sweat 😰😂 Or SA’s have brought me lambskin bags out covered in scratches before, and looked at me like I had 2 heads when I asked if they had a different version which hadn’t been mauled and scratched by the whole of Harrods before I parted with my £6k. People do still buy them like this though that’s what I can’t get my head around!

[@KayRobinsonElliott-nq6br]

Brilliant video Sophie! Thank you! (I much prefer no background music so thank you for removing it.)

[@SophieShohetOfficial]

Thank you so much for letting me know, point taken!xx

[@lingscookingescapade]

Speaking about quality, I was looking to buy an Alma BB in Epi and I ran around 3 stores in London, looked at 6 pieces and all of them are awful. It’s either wrinkly handles(my face has lesser wrinkles😅), slanted body, crooked feet, unravelled stitches on the strap! It’s horrid, so disappointed because I used to love LV😢so much!

[@qr5vy]

The stickers you’ve mentioned for LV pieces, Havre de Luxe, are honestly, brilliant. I have them on all my Metis bags and they are all like brand new, after years of use. Just to note, I applied the protective stickers the minute I brought them home so I don’t know what would happen if you apply them in a used bag. Could not recommend more.

[@charlottecosentino139]

I totally agree Sophie !! Also as others have stated this is my favorite background of yours ! As well as I like the background music as long as it's at a low volume,, it adds to the vibe of the video in my opinion

[@user-rd5ig7ft5c]

Thanks for making this video. I am over buying high end designer now that I am focused on other goals and have found myself very happy with Coach bags.

[@saraclarke1616]

I finally was released from the grip of my LV obsession in 2019. My first bag from 2008 I carry every week and it's still wonderful. Never again. I can finally enjoy all those smaller more interesting brands, particularly British brands like Sabina Savage and J&M Davidson.

[@indoora]

This comment is about leather accessories. Leather by nature being the skin of an animal will have wear and tear. It is unrealistic to think areas that regularly touch surfaces will not show wear and tear. As for the metals used, again metal scratches. If the metal is painted to have another colour it will not stand up to regularly wear the same way as chemically treated metal. A bag that costs 4000 will wear and tear the same as a 400 bag.

[@fler3493]

So much stuff just looks cheap and tacky now. Sucks because louis vuitton used to be so worth it. What's funny if you go really cheap like coach, their quality is incredible. Go figure. I almost went with a used balenciaga nano recently and instead ended up buying the new Tiffany blue coach cassie and I'm very happy with my choice. The coach is like indestructible.

[@mummamdb]

Can we have a Sophie Shohet Collection because I think yours would be the only brand I would actually TRUST for high quality / value! 😅❤

[@adelaidestyle6591]

Great video Sophie. 😊 Like many other comments I have stopped playing games with the big luxury brands and have moved towards more contemporary designer. You mentioned briefly a few brands at the start of the video, please could you do the things you do thing are worth spending and why?

[@asunbeam5479]

Sophie!! I have an acquaintance that only ever wears classic flaps. However, quite a few of the flaps are very noticeably crooked. I had actually assumed she was buying fakes until I went into chanel (after rather quite a few years) for a seasonal mini flap and couldn't find one with a straight flap! sometimes i wonder if they send their poor quality stock out to the suburbs where i am

[@Sara-iy3oz]

Always happy to watch you Sophie. Thank you Dear!

[@abbycatherine8135]

Loved seeing you in the hot pink top Sophie... it suits you! I never had the funds to get into Chanel and Dior when the prices and quality were more reasonable, and now, with all of the great YT content (including yours), I'm just skipping right on past these brands 😜I am traveling to Paris next week from the U.S. and am very excited to check out the boutiques of Delvaux, Moynat, Joseph Duclos, and Valextra. From what I've heard and read, these brands do maintain the quality/craftsmanship and the exclusivity. The conundrum is that they produce significantly less styles than some of the more mainstream designer brands, so it is not as easy to find bags that fit your personal taste.

[@helenhall299]

Moynat👍🏻

[@xiwenchen189]

Bon voyage! I was in Italy last month and visited Venice, Naples and Rome. I'm a graphic designer/illustrator who can't afford luxury, so I didn't bother checking out the luxury shops past the windows. I bought a gorgeous artisan made pistachio green pillowy soft leather bag from a local atelier in Venice and antique jewelry/clothes in Rome. Regardless of what the item is, items bought on travel are so much more special.

[@marcelakordic4765]

Hi, Sophie! I prefer the videos without the music. :) And I really like this theme of videos, an awesome video as usual!

[@fionacrispin-jennings4919]

Hi Sophie, hope you and David have had a great weekend. I love LK Bennett shoes and have found that they are great quality and last a good long time 💐💐💐

[@ZetaZeta310]

What a Lovely & Airy Room, you're filming today, Sophie. 🌿🥀🌱🍃🌹

[@nofilterbtxh5000]

Sophie you look stunning and the background is so chic,it fits you so well👌🏻😍

[@SophieShohetOfficial]

Hello my friend! I hope you’re having the nicest week 🙏😊 thank you so much for the love! I really appreciate you so much 🙏xx

[@alisonwirtz]

The protective stickers from Havre de Luxe are amazing, highly recommend!

[@burberryclaretred6676]

Thank you for clear speech without music

[@BTgla]

Tanner Leatherstein videos on luxury bags is so fascinating and definately seperates the crap brands to the good brands.

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Leatherstein is amazing! And shocking! Thank you for the video!

[@lenaschulz6937]

I totally agree that luxury has become more like fast fashion and for me this development couldn’t be more absurd. I like that luxury has become more accessible to people that aren’t from higher classes but now the items come with the same/even worse environmental impact for a higher price: the quality has become bad, so people will not have the items forever which is the idea of a lot of people when buying luxury. Still, the brands are trying to keep their exclusive status by constantly increasing the price tags. So people with money still buy a lot of stuff they don’t need, which overall increases the consumption related to luxury. The losers of this, in my opinion, are still the people with lesser money (because let’s be honest the brands only need them to survive but don’t actually care about delivering good quality all the time) and the environment.

[@MelKayem]

Great content, as always, but I love this filming location and hope you use it more often!

[@katieharknett1563]

Just bought a mulberry top handle Lily love it. Quality is fab leather is so soft and thick

[@SandraVLewis1]

Agree don’t want background music. XX

[@EvdokiaSte]

It is a shame to pay so much money and items do not wear well. I have a few Michael Kors bags (not monogram designs, but monochrome minimal branding) and a lot of poeple into luxury look down on contemporary designers. However, these bags are not over 6 years old, are being used a lot and have absolutely no wear or tear. Hardwear has not scratched. The leather (either saffinao or embossed cow leather) is in pristine condition.

[@alison8606]

I do not baby my bags and my Coach, MK, and Marc Jacobs bags still look brand new. I think it's silly if someone looks down on contemporary designers because they're essentially saying "yes our bags are of similar quality but at least I paid more for mine!" Lol

[@xiwenchen189]

@@alison8606 It's ironic that Chanel and LV's downhill quality is often compared to Coach and Kate Spade, now that's slander. Coach and Kate Spade may be entry level high end brands, but their designs are fabulous and remarkably high quality. It says a lot about a holy grail brand when they have sloppy flaps, crooked zippers, subpar leather, twisted chains, and more defects. Chanel made swoonworthy bags at 1-2k, and defective messes at 6-10k.

[@yujoey7099]

Same here. Not the type to really take care of bags. My MK bags have been through numerous of my abuse. Still holding out strong.

[@DMCM84]

All my Valentino shoes are still in perfect condition also even if your items are scratched up to the point it looks “fake” all that matters is you know they’re authentic pieces 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@nmernst]

Thanks again Sophie for all your tips. I would mix backgrounds (all lovely) and have background music sometimes for sure 😊. Best wishes.

[@christinekelly-rose303]

Luv this background and I liked the music. I'm so done with over-priced heritage brands. Everything is mostly made in China or by imported cheap Chinese labor not true local craftsmen anymore.

[@xiwenchen189]

Country of origin doesn't mean something is bad quality. China has the best clothing mass manufacture technology and has the capacity to create everyday stuff Americans take for granted. I mean Chanel, Gucci, etc are all made in western Europe with their supposed 'racially superior heritage craftsmanship', yet their items apparently aren't what they used to be.

[@gillianbarker5194]

35 years ago, I bought 2 LV duffel travel bags. The zip went on one about 15 years ago. I had it fixed and asked at the shop if I should just buy a new one instead. The assistant at LV told me that the quality is much worse these days. The canvas for a start is thinner. I don't think 'luxury' is very high quality anymore. Brands are just responding to the huge surge in sales. I don't buy luxury goods anymore. It's all hype.

[@jleo18]

I have been leaning towards brands that are not super saturated on social media which I think is a kiss of death now - especially in the terms of quality. Moynat, Valextra and Delvaux is the way to go for me. I love Loewe, but I’m a little scared that they might also being heading towards the direction of skimping out on quality which is why they are discontinuing the OG puzzle design for the Edge which I heard is easier and cheaper to make. Also, I’m ok with buying luxury secondhand but definitely pre 2019. I feel that quality of a lot very popular brands really started to decline after 2019.

[@thomasbaker3249]

Stop buying labels. Buy Handmade leather goods instead. Made by local crafter. Made out of high quality leather. They make high quality stuff for fraction of the price .

[@XX-cj9nu]

The wear you showed on the back of shoes etc is from driving, it happens to all shoes and just like yours its worse on the right shoe because that is the accelerator pedal in the UK, less so on the left shoe as we use the clutch less or have automatic cars. You need to to just get a pair of cheap driving shoes to keep in the car and change shoes when you arrive.

[@totesgene]

Question: what hardware do you have that doesn’t scratch? It’s metal. Metal scratches. I love LV monogram. It’s all I buy and will buy from LV. Their quality is certainly better than Chanel.

[@jillmartin8255]

Hi Sophie, 2 hrs later today😢 Rebecca was here, leaving Erin to stay with us for the week. It's been bucketing down here for days and our little river has become a middle sized river!! We are in no danger of flooding though our house is on too higher ground. Off to watch your video now. Say hi to David! Hugs xx

[@almaalcaraz7083]

Lovely room you're shooting in. So refreshing.

[@SophieShohetOfficial]

Thank you so much my friend, I thought I’d change things up a bit!xx

[@abbyvanhoose3997]

Hi Sophie, I love your house so beautiful, tell David too. I loved this video, super information. I brought my son home in a C.D. one piece blue and white, and he got alot of wear out of it,I must have washed plenty,it's in a little box,33 years,looks new. I love you showing the clip of the bag being taken apart.Have a great day!❤

[@SophieShohetOfficial]

What a lovely story with your son! That’s so beautiful!xx

[@KarinaSwan]

Helli Sophie, good video topic. This top is beautiful and perfect colour for you! 🌞🌺

[@nataliebowman320]

I have used Havre de Luxe for a Louis Vuitton belt hardware that started scratching immediately. Their brand is very cute, the packaging is darling, and shipping to the USA was very quick. The protective sticker didn’t fit perfectly on the LV hardware, so mine has a little fold in it that is noticeable if you look closely, and there is a tiny section that still isn’t covered because of that. However, I have kept mine on and would buy more. In fact, I used the leftover sticker to put on the little hardware buttons on the kirigami pouch just to protect the hardware. I’m sacrificing aesthetics slightly, but for me it’s worth it- especially if I decide to resell at some point.

[@evelynthompson755]

We're really paying for the name and not the quality. I prefer lower end designer,s like Kate Spade, Coach, and even Senreve. Senreve is the most expensive bags I own. No matter the quality, you will ahve wear and tear, so I choose to go cheaper so that I don't lose so much money. If you have the money, then buy the higher end brands, but know you're paying for the name.

[@magdadube8489]

I buy the bag and if it has issues sell it or pass it in to one of my daughters but I’m not ever going to give up designer bags they are too cute and they elevate your outfit ❤

[@brownsugar15068]

I’m grateful for this video

[@spookyboo22]

No music please ❤

[@ms_cartographer]

Tanner Leatherstein is awesome! I'm so happy you are giving him a shoutout!

[@luvlyleo2836]

LV newer bags may have declined in quality but I have some vintage bags, 20 to 30 years old, and they still look amazing. The hardware does require some polishing but once polished it looks new again. I have had some bad luck with Gucci. The bag had some peeling on the handle.

[@marshabrown9263]

I own Chanel Maxi from 2012 and the gold is so good, I bought a Chanel bag from the Chanel free standing store in short hills mall New Jersey and there was a stitch out of place and they saw it too after I went back and it was as if it was nothing to them I’m so done with buying luxury bags .

[@crashingxhearts]

I've stopped consuming luxury goods to be honest. 2020 kinda dulled the necessity to own flashy items. I like my current collection of Dior, Chanel, LV and Gucci. But now I'm drawn more to understated brands without logos and quality stitching.

[@domino2367]

No problem at all with your music 🎵 🎼 🎶 background = in fact I really enjoyed it my Dear Sophie! 👍🏻😎😉♥️💋

[@marthaeh]

I think the only way to get quality is to buy vintage and give it some professional TLC. The cost of the item + TLC will still be less than buying new and will be longer lasting!

[@briannumme9337]

That happens to shoes when you wear them…driving, walking on cobblestones on London streets, dancing in a club, going to the loo! It’s life!

[@sleepysartorialist]

Patrick Boyle (finance channel with a touch of Irish humor) on here just did a video about why luxury has become something you can't really safely even invest in anymore. Just posted it today. I watched that before this. Feels like two sides of the same conversation honestly.