At what point does luxury become BORING? 🙄

[@dillinrivera91]

I’ve sold my Gucci LV and YSL bags because of Tanner Leatherstein a pro leather craftsman here on YT, he has really changed my mind on luxury. A lot of these luxury brands charge so much for using basic substantial materials in their items so basically you’re literally just paying for a name and status that is all! A Coach or Rebecca Minkoff bag will hold up just as well as Chanel the only difference is in the name! People are so brainwashed by consumerism and social media it’s really sad…

[@saabguy9774]

Hermes is definitely being joked about in certain circles. An acquaintance of mine who is very, very wealthy told me that she and her friends “moved on from Hermes” a couple years ago because Hermes makes fools of people and they consider the brand a joke. I can’t imagine, I love Hermes, however I have enough and wish for nothing more from the brand. I don’t feel their housewares or furnishings are worth the price. I have way cooler things for the same price. I guess for some people they’ll never be “done”.

[@Karalolcowlaw]

It’s up to the individual to define luxury, I paid my house off last year, that for me is the ultimate luxury.

[@allisgood4648]

I agree get your priorities straight!

[@karlatamez6257]

Congrats!! Paying off my house is my ultimate goal🤩

[@sunitad592]

Intelligent luxury, good for you.

[@jamielonghurst6373]

To me, it's not that I'm bored with luxury bags. I look at bags these days and don't think they are worth the money. Chanel bags all look the same, or they look plastic with weird colors. They are now known for poor craftsmanship and zero customer service if there's a problem. Where's the value in that? As for Hermes. Ugh. You couldn't pay me to take that journey. Just NOT worth it. We all have our perceived limit of price vs. value. I have definitely reached my limit. Have just sold a bunch of bags and thinking of selling more. I will keep the ones I truly use and love. As for the rest. Bye bye. My New Year's Resolution is to live life to the fullest - and get rid of the STUFF that is weighing me down. Happy New Year, Jessie! All the best to you in 2024!

[@karenwmc]

Your video spoke the mind of so many of us. I couldn't understand how a person could spend over a thousand dollars on a bag more than 20 years ago. Then I went into LV, then into Chanel and finally into Hermes. I bought so many bags at one stage that i started feeling anxious about theft at home when I went for overseas holidays. Then I started watching videos on luxury minimalism. I started selling bags away which i didn't use or spark joy anymore. I am left with around 14 hermes/lv/Chanel bags now and will only shop intentionally. I am so much happier now.

[@joyceedwards6112]

Always chasing the unicorn. Not much different from a drug addict. You are honest and you are seeing through the game. I love luxury too......but I don't get it anymore. Making yourself happy and being true to yourself is most important.

[@janehex]

Through a lot of mindfulness and practice, I'm feeling quite content not with just my handbag collection, but with just about everything I own. I feel so ready for a no-buy 2024! I couldn't tell you how I kicked the addiction, but a lot of it has to do with being in mid life and thinking quite seriously about future retirement and my girls' educations. Buying expensive material goods at this point feels irresponsible and decadent (for me). It was fun in my 20s and early 30s, but I wish I had saved that money instead.

[@kerriedunn2573]

I predict that in the not too distant future, major luxury influencers and celebrities will turn their backs on the likes of Hermes and Chanel and this will cause a panic sell off by everyone causing these silly bags to majorly lose their value. Even Purseblog's latest post states "While spotting a Hermès bag in the wild was once a rarity, now I can easily find handfuls of Hermès bags in a one-hour outing in Miami each visit. "

[@eat.food.not.friends]

With 50 bags that you carry alternately, you only wear each one about 7 times a year!! You have to think about that! This means that if you wear that green bag in the background today, it will be about 2 months before you wear it again. Provided you carry each bag regularly and alternately. I think the bag is too good for that. I think it's better to only have 2 or 3 expensive bags and to wear them often. But that's just my opinion....

[@sheonlydances]

I have to put in my two cents 😂 I have “only” about 12 bags, four of which are Hermès. Sometimes I wear two or three different bags in one day, just because I love them all and I want to wear a specific one, but then it maybe starts raining, so I take another one that I also love and don’t I worry about water stains… but then I go for the bigger tote bag, because it actually fits the umbrella … 🤦🏻‍♀️😂 True story.

[@eat.food.not.friends]

@@sheonlydances I mean.... 12 is an ok number. I guess they are very differnt from another. As you wrote- one is a tote bag, then maby a clutch, and so on. Different bags for different occasions. I think that's 👌 ok, not yet a cause for concern... But 50 or more would be definitely too many....

[@sheonlydances]

I think that I wouldn’t be able to enjoy that many bags, because I get easily distracted. Instead of being special to me, they would become just a need to fill a never closing hole 🕳️. But I do often ask myself where do influencers stop? I also saw Mel’s new video and was shocked at the many boxes. If all the bags are real, how do you top the last video in order to deliver a click-bait content? What’s next - diamond crusted Birkin? Then what?

[@tarreemhacaruso2687]

@@sheonlydancesI change every couple of days according to the outfit

[@jacquelineho8623]

You have the best purse discussions Jess❤😍 I love all your content. They're not blabbing to me, as you say. What you say is all insightful. I've been buying all the handbags now that I couldn't afford when I was younger. (I went through an 8 yr no buy). I noticed Im not drawn to many newer styles 😢. I do see an end to purse buying as Im working towards completing my collection & moving onto other things. I could see you doing the same given your journey with LV and Chanel. That'll be good for our bank accounts 😅

[@nubbyrose87]

“You can access happiness at any time.”❤

[@bf441]

I really enjoy your channel and watching your journey. It’s more fun to watch someone score a cool vintage bag than unbox a new.

[@Jessiestyle]

Awesome! Thank you lots!!

[@ClaraZeela]

OMG I totally love that Kate Spade bag. I think we need to have a few fun bags too as long as it's not too overboard! I've become a bit bipolar. I have my H and then I have the cheaper fun bags. I think we ultimately need to just carry what makes us happy whatever it may be. I'm also not interested in exotics. Honestly I carry my contemporary bags these days way more than my Kellys. I don't feel as uptight and just feel so much more free which is truly priceless. I still love and enjoy my luxury bags and will continue to but they have a different purpose for my wardrobe and lifestyle. Love your chit chats and Happy 2024!!

[@minwade5436]

Jessie it’s consumerism @ it’s best & FOMO. What are you trying to really achieve, what do the bags represent to you in life? My sister has issues with eating, when she’s stressed she eats. I’ve often said to my Sis “you can’t eat your issues” they’re still there. My handbag enjoyment didn’t come till later in life & I stopped @ 13, that’s enough for me. I didn’t buy any bags until every major life stage in my personal journey had been achieved. Bags are a luxury to purchase which should be well thought out prior to “pulling the trigger”. Bags are not an essential part of life. Choose experiences rather than buying “stuff”, great conversation thx. Happy New Year everyone. 🥳🎊🎉🍾😘🌷

[@jdkoch77]

Love these kind of videos. So very relatable.

[@mwedzi]

I'm mad you likened Kate Spade to bland soup, even though I laughed, lol. I like Kate Spade. And even though I only have one luxury bag and everything else is "Coach level", I understand exactly what you say. Because it's the same for every thing you become accustomed to. Bags, jewelry, cars, watches, vacations, clothes, drugs ... and they're all like drugs, in a way. It takes ever more to get the same dopamine hit. My husband watched an interview with some rich guy (Joe Rogan?) who said when he first got a car he lusted after, he was so excited but now even getting a super luxury one doesn't bring him the same excitement that cheaper car did when he had less. This is honestly why the Hermes 'game' is ingenious, and though everyone hates it, as an outsider, I think it makes sense. It makes the bag more desirable, and gives to the wealthy something they often don't get: denial. Which in turn, when they finally get the item, gives them more of a dopamine hit than they would have gotten if it were easier to get. For me, after I get to a certain level in one thing I'm interested in, I tend to lose the passion for that thing and move on to something new to start the passion ladder all over again. I know the excitement I have around handbags won't last forever, regardless of cost ...

[@el3yonel7azeneh89]

I want to stop where I am right now and no more luxury 2024 onwards ! It is really enough . I spent too much and I can’t keep going on these endless loops

[@Emma-qh1ch]

Recently have been turned off by some people on you tube due to their over consumption. They have gone to Europe on shopping sprees (good for them) and then come home and buy a lot more bags and stuff under the guise of “collecting”. Very gross and off putting. It’s like they are trying to fill some void in their lives.

[@IrisLA1]

Your "stream of consciousness" or "blabby" videos are always interesting, Jess. 2024 will be a low-buy year for me since I acquired many bags over the past two years -- when I discovered luxury KZbin! Happy New Year!

[@llaurallea8281]

Happy New Years Jess to you and your loved ones! 🙏🥳🥂💃🏻💕. I feel it’s a part of life to admire beauty wherever you find it. You’re not cheating on your aesthetic if you like something that costs less or different than Hermes. I’ve been noticing more smaller brands that offer quality and creativity for less money and I always love looking at preloved too. Thank you for your hard work🙏🌺

[@jwmiller2986]

I love the color of your sweater! Stunning! ❤

[@hesterprynne5965]

Mel in Melbourne and LVLoverCC are both examples of what happens when you shamelessly consume. They have to do massive hauls on a regular basis to fill the void and get any satisfaction. It's sad really.

[@allisgood4648]

That is not true , who are you guys to say they're not happy, they both look like they have beautiful homes and kids and great husbands, so sounds like you guys are jealous

[@gkr7019]

Totally agree. One time I commented at LoversCC that her world is so out of touch with reality and that most of us cannot afford them and sometimes choose not to. She replied that it was not so but one of her subscribers reacted to my negativity! Bags are just functional to me. Yes I love bags too but not into luxury purchases though. But I am debt free and certainly luxury for me.

[@ladyharriet4136]

Whether they are happy or not, they can afford it clearly. If one don’t like luxury, don’t watch those channels, let’s not judge others without even knowing them personally. Be happy for people whether they are rich or poor. ❤

[@theugliestbeast]

⁠@@gkr7019 I respect it if luxury bags is not your jam, but I don't understand why you watch (and commented) their channel when their niche market is luxury handbags? Lol, click away hun.

[@lisahenry463]

You”re very negatively opinionated so maybe you stop watching their channels. Life is so short let these people live and allow them to enjoy their life. They are not harming anyone. There are other things to worry about in this life.

[@beckyf1648]

I love your videos because of ones like this. You ask such interesting questions and have a perspective that is so unique to other fashion video creators. Happy New Year 🎉

[@SENIORSTYLE]

❤ my coach rouge 25 bags as I get more compliments versus my designer bags

[@jo_overjoyeod]

lol i’m an owner of the black b25 with RGHW that we have seen a million times and i want to tell you that as beautiful as that bag is - it is neither my most used bag nor is it my favorite bag. i am grateful for the bag but there are more exciting and meaningful things in life - like an epic trip to japan which you just did Jess that’s a whole lot more interesting than another bag 🥰

[@Robbie_LeMeow]

Hi Jesse. It's probably a good thing for me that I don't really love Birkin or Kelly, etc. So, I don't aspire to acquire them. I want to say something about some wealthy acquaintances. None of them own these bags. One buys shoes and bags at TJ Maxx. The second buys the fake perfume and fake bags in Asia when she travels. The third prefers to wear pajama pants and our home baseball team t-shirt every day. A 4th lady is not old, but has rather matronly taste (along with access to the private family jet). Interesting women, none a fashionista. I have learned from them that buying the dupe is acceptable. Plus smart, because you will have more money in the end. That said, I don't like Kate Spade. I like some Coach, not all. What I like is my Dooney & Bourke Zip Zip satchel. It is every bit as beautiful as the pink Bolide behind you. I think it is more beautiful actually. Beautiful leathers, gold plated hardware. Same shape as the Bolide, and the LV Alma. I ditched the desire to buy the Alma, because I have a Zip Zip, and I will be getting another. Confession: My weakness is Lady Dior.

[@pinkybird808]

Your bag journey is like boiling frog syndrome

[@MakeupAgain561]

It’s New Year’s Eve in America when this video dropped❤ But Happy New Year’s to you In Australia 🎉 Exactly, I never know how far I will go to buy a luxury bag (except I won’t do exotic animals). If I can effortlessly afford it and it makes me happy 🤷🏾‍♀️I am doing it! If anything watching you with your bags, lets others live vicariously through you! I have to say that if I win the lottery I am buying the million dollar LV bag “designed” Pharel and using it as a gym bag😂🤸🏿‍♀️ You looked lovely! Thank you for a year of fun, thought provoking videos!! I cannot wait to see what you talk about in 2024!

[@DaniOchannel]

Slowly find your balance, Jess! You’ll get there. Sending lotsa love❤😊

[@jaks_bag_attack]

I just like bags, I say get that kate spade because it is fun

[@erinnadia0409]

Always love these real and honest chit chat videos you do ❤ For me personally I never left the "Louis Vuitton tier" 😂 and I'm glad I am still here loving my canvas monogram, I guess it just shows I'm more of an LV fan than luxury handbag fan. I definitely believe people can grow bored and always look for that chase, we should look at what we have and enjoy the bags we have ☺️

[@happymetee]

Part of the problem is we spend way too much time comparing ourselves to others. When you have decided who you are and what makes you happy, then why do we need someone to validate that? We don’t and I won’t look for it either. I buy what makes me happy, makes me smile. A handbag is the cherry on top of your outfit of the day. When you look good, you truly feel good! So do you as only you uniquely know how. ❤

[@sheonlydances]

Jess, Happy New Year from Switzerland 🇨🇭 🎉❤🥂✨🍀 Wishing you the best of health, luck, happiness and thank you for sharing your sweet energy with us ❤

[@kaylheecarroll3186]

Happy New Year!

[@tara_nguyen]

I wonder what it'd be like if Hermes does giraffe fur.

[@bitsnbags]

This resonated with me. I hardly bought anything in 2023, bc I've had to re-prioritise, a low buy year happened without me even intending to. So as a result sometimes i wonder if it's worth keeping my channel simply bc my interest in this subject has also waned. Idk. First world problems right? Im happy to shop Coach again, still do now n then, bc their quality really is commendable.😊

[@-o9120]

Interesante......a mi me pasa algo diferente, lo contrario. No tengo tanto dinero , como para comprar una bolsa de miles de dolares , y tampoco creo que lo haría, si fuera rica. No lo sé, en realidad. Lo que hice, es que siempre he comprado bolsos baratos, que solo me duraban pocos meces y luego iban a la basura por que se pelaban y se dañaban todos. Decidí comprar bolsos de gama media- baja, tipo michael kors, kate spade, karl lagerfeld, coach , patricia nash, brahmin y algo así, que sean de cuero o de canvas. Y me parecían caros😅, pero los compraba. Primero un par....luego más.....y ahora tengo una colección de bolsos de todos los colores y tamaños😊. 2- 3, más o menos de cada marca y estilo. Creo que ya tengo todo lo que había querido. Y ahora, si se me antoja comprar alguna bolsa más barata, pero que me gusta mucho, o me parezca muy " cute "....- la compro. Y no me importa si es una bolsa barata, y cuanto tiempo me va durar, yo ya tengo buenas carteras que me van a durar mucho tiempo. Así que que, ahora, si puedo comprar 2 -3 bolsas cualquiera, lo más importante es que me gusten , y que yo voy a divertir y disfrutar usándolas

[@sheilacarlislepyreneesmom]

Great video!!! I so understand how you feel about bags!

[@AK-dj2td]

Being truly honest (why you are buying bags with like a 1000% markup), especially with ourselves, is the first important step! We often like to justify our purchases so we can go on spending and acquiring. I was like that at one point but not anymore. Today I feel happier with a well made coach bag than a Chanel reissue bag I used to own. Also, the more bags (and other things) I had less happy and more overwhelmed I felt.

[@londonlove1166]

Thank you Jessie for another video like this, discussing thoughts I think a lot of luxury bag buyers have and exploring the psychology behind that constant search for bag peace. I’m going to try very hard this year to focus on my investments (pension etc) and not buy so many bags. And above all, to appreciate the bags I have. I have so many “dream” bags but you become jaded to them. I’m going to learn to revel in the bags I have. And only buy like one new bag I will keep and not resell, without sacrificing my investment plans.

[@allisgood4648]

Do you have a home that's not a rental or no car notes and debts, so if you have money that you can spare like Mel ... enjoy it !

[@WilliamGimson-f1p]

As a sack lover, finding KKUWAN was like finding an old friend. They offer the best quality luxury dup sacks at attractive prices.

[@ellenmerkle940]

Love your honesty! I’ve just recently started my luxury bag collection and already have way too much to actually wear each of them often enough to make it worth the investment.

[@1left2live21]

Impulse addiction…. I have it bad also. It a empty hole that will never get filled. Being attach to material things, destroys the soul - Buddha

[@gotasdelimon5302]

I just see birkins 25 in videos beacuse here in Mexico not much people have that kind of bags. So we can’t say its normal to spend that kind ok money on bags or make that much of unboxings when they only happen in social media and “real life” is just not that like. Love your videos Jessie and that you tell us what you think and how you feel! And love how you have curated your collection. Love looking at your bags because I know that Hermes is at the top of the luxury bags, I’m more an LV lover but also could never afford an Hermes… I think that if at some point I could for sure I would buy one (not a Birkin or a Kelly, I think) but a Piccotin for sure. I’ve learned with you that Hermes is more than Kelly and Birkins and I love that! Happy New Year 🎊🎈

[@rh9703]

I have no interest in playing the Hermes game to get one of their bags. I really love their silk and cashmere scarves. They’re fun to collect, can be purchased immediately and have beautiful interesting designs in multiple color options. For bags I like YSL, Givenchy, Valentino which are all still somewhat normal prices. To splash out I get Dior. Everytime I look at Chanel it never looks worth the price. I might get a vintage Chanel as the new bags really don’t look that great to me.

[@drr7027]

Interesting video. I thought I wanted a Birkin or a Kelly as the ultimate bag collectors bag, because of the workmanship and quality. But now I’m not so sure. They are so well known now and I think I’d be afraid to wear them out and about. The colour of your t-shirt and lipstick really suits you Jess.

[@mnop1774]

This speaks to most Americans I suspect. I’m not a luxury bag buyer but I fully relate to this feeling of hitting pause. I won’t let myself get pulled in but it’s tempting. Thank you for examining an important topic.

[@jeanettenfreeland1408]

It is New Year’s Eve in Canada and the USA

[@YadiraStyle]

It is tricky. We just have to pace ourselves and take a moment to enjoy.

[@IceCream-hp7mm]

I mean if one had so much money it would feel like buying something at the drugstore then yeah otherwise that’s way too much for a bag lol

[@JP-kl1mj]

Maybe some people running from something and shopping is filling that void. I did that when I was in a horrible relationship.

[@abbycatherine8135]

Hi Jess, and happy new year! Credit to you for talking about this... as much as I love luxury goods, I don't see myself ever spending above a certain amount on handbags. Maybe if I won the lottery or some kind of equivalent, I would change my mind, but I guess I just have certain limits as to what these items are worth. You have a great and unique collection - no need to keep going at rapid pace, unless you are really compelled to do so 😁

[@Jessiestyle]

Happy New year Abby!! thanks so much 🌸

[@am143-g1m]

You've reached the point where you've achieved everything you wanted and achieved all your dreams. If I were you, I would leave Hermes and start buying bags from Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Gucci or even a lower echelon like Coach again. I alternated the use of these bags with the Hermes bags. Furthermore, I would always buy with purpose and use all the bags. Buy bags now to use and not worry if they get worn out or scratched. You now have the best of the best, why not live a little? Be free!

[@anttoronto3202]

Thanks Jess. We agree now. ❤

[@nikkilvoecc]

Omg I’m 2 minutes in your video and I could have said every word that just came out of your mouth. 😂 I love this video so much. 👏❤

[@teslaus5675]

Once u go Hermes, u cant go bk to Kate spade 😁👍🏿

[@ahoneyman]

It has veey little to with happiness or fulfillment or any deep meaning. It's a natural progression when beginning any sort of collection. In the beginning a collection is a bunch of stuff. Thete are always classic "must have" things, things you like the color of, and eye catching designs you like. Whether its a bag, a watch, a shoe, or a guitar all will be used. Eventually you figure out what works for you ergonomically, what looks great with your wardrobe, and what looks great on your shelf. Once that happens you look at whats in the closet and there are a few no doubt home runs in there. A lot of it is meh. It may be a "must have" classic that just doesnt stir your soul. It may be s design that appeals to you visually but cant carry what needs carrying. It may be an art piece that you really like by itself but doesng work in your house. Buying new items loses its luster because its not likely to be a no doubt home run. It's a meh that isnt any more or less meh that what you have.already. Eventually the thrill will.come from searching and learning about yhe hobby and refining your taste.

[@Bhlisse]

Happy new year dear Jessie ❤

[@mentoncouve]

I found a new unused Hermès Evelyne PM bag in Goodwill - without the strap for under $8. I purchased a custom-made strap to go with it.

[@SusanSaysSomething]

Get the cute Kate Spade, Jess. It will probably bring you more joy than the Chanel. You seem to be trapped in Hermes.

[@sarahcopson8187]

Happy New Year Jess! ❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉 from Sarah

[@caroljadot6507]

Bonjour de la Belgique 🇧🇪 Jessie, Meilleurs vœux pour l’année 2024 🎄🥂🍾🎄, bien à vous 🤗💛

[@MxGx]

Purse purgatory

[@Dropthesoapto]

What makes them less appealing to me is seeing LV and Chanel EVERYWHERE and most are fake and, it’s me who’s funding the one next me using a fake by paying an obscene amount of money for my genuine LV. The brand will make their costumers pay for the losses they have with the counterfeit market. So, closed door behind me. Now buying medium range brands like Coach.

[@Buttercookiesssss]

I still love luxury bags but I don't think we need 20,30,40 bags.. I adopt a one in one out approach to maintain a sizeable collection. I mainly love Chanel and is sad how most videos are now Hermes. I truly only watch your videos now on Hermes. Unboxings are boring

[@rmdebora]

The music is too loud jessie

[@zanazaki1541]

😂❤

[@vsegador]

IMO, even if you have millions and unlimited source of funds, spending so much on bags every month is still not healthy. It is addiction. I myself have a problem and been starting to slowly get out of it.

[@Ellie-es4ms]

I believe it’s not that they are bored, serious shopping addiction, sone call themselves collector but having few hundreds of them is definitely hoarding and illness.

[@tuttuttut7758]

You make goodnpoints. Youre probably getting much more wear out of that Pink Kate Spade instead of the Chanel bags

[@Restless318]

I do not we can never purse pieace because I love coach and there always new coach bag I want happy new year

[@josettechrystall9290]

I don’t have a large collection but each piece I do own is special and that to me is what counts. 2023 I bought 4 luxury bags and I love them all. But I can’t see myself buy any others now as I basically have enough bags (about 12) to cover all needs. I don’t sell my bags but this year I gave 2 of my own bags to my daughters who always love my bags. I thought that was a nice way to reduce my bags and see their joy

[@ladyharriet4136]

Buying luxury items only brings me happiness temporarily, overcoming difficult periods in my life makes me happy EVERY time I remember how I have conquered those challenges. 🫶💪 Don’t give up, follow your dreams. ❤ By the way, be happy for others whether they are rich or poor. 💕