NOBODY is BUYING LUXURY & THE SHOCKING TRUTH ABOUT THE FUTURE OF LUXURY FASHION | DEAD IN 2025!?

[@TajaMay]

Thank you all for your sharing your perspective, my next video is on whether luxury is for broke people kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqKvoohsncxsjJI

[@JackiePearson-rx6jq]

@@TajaMay material things are for any who wants to spend their money just remember to enjoy them while you're living once you're gone all those materials items will be passed down to someone else 🤔

[@Perk10blvd]

No it’s called being an adult

[@addielyd4102]

Luxury is owing your house, car paid off, going on several vacations a year, having disposable income and not worried about money because it’s always there. I refuse to give my money to these companies.

[@TajaMay]

yes, all of those things are definitely luxury

[@86Framer]

@@TajaMayYou listed many key factors that create luxury demand. I don’t think community/shared experience was mentioned (I could be wrong). If it’s a regular thing to be around others who think the item is conversation worthy because of XYZ. That is the community aspect.

[@Cogic]

The people I pay taxes to on my home owns it but your right about everything else

[@PiNkNeOnz]

This Part..

[@EditioCastigata]

That’s actually the definition of middle-class. But yes, peace of mind.

[@zinoelgato]

I believe it’s because people are now realizing that those brands do their products overseas in sweatshops for a very low cost and then charging an insane overprice.

[@TajaMay]

I think that does have something to do with it

[@CamelitaGrxme]

To be honest. If you produce at cost and remove the logo, the luxury market really isn't that expensive. The mark is about 80% of the actual price. But the fact that you are *jklux* buying an image and showing off your taste to make them think you are richer than you are is a very good thing to do。

[@usagi_t]

That of course, but luxury brands become associated as something that girls buy with sugaring or Onlyfans money.

[@Purplepilloriginal]

Women knew that but play dumb until the bag doesn't fit their standards. Ppl are SLAVES to alledged "Name Brands," that their gods. With relationships between men and women aint working out men aren't financing relationships no more which hurts the economy.

[@NenaGrant]

I would have been nervous if I thought $30 for two t-shirts in Bali was too much, but seriously, buying the bags at *suluxy* didn't make me nervous.

[@curious-65]

Used to work for LV. I'm telling you we had returns from every category almost everyday! the quality is very bad for the price! You only paying for the name at this point! LVMH also purchased Tiffany's in 2021 and now the jewelry is made with cheaper materials. Save your money!

[@adika1800-w3l]

I totally agree with this. I purchased the first edition of Capucines when it was released. I really love my bag however, over time the handle started to melt, until I had to bring my bag back to LV for replacement. They agreed to replace it. I didn't realize that the new bag was so thin and prone to mishaps compared to the previous one. I regret replacing it, since I could have just placed a scarf around the handle to cover the problem.

[@CamelitaGrxme]

*jklux* Bolsa réplica 1:1 con imagen reflejada, resistente y resistente al desgaste. Me gusta mucho

[@la6136]

I never liked Tiffany’s. Their jewelry designs are very basic and made with sterling silver which is cheap. Their 18k gold jewelry is extremely overpriced

[@givemesometime8405]

@@la6136that’s jeweler prices tho. You can buy the exact design of the ring it’s just missing the Tiffany’s stamp still solid gold tho

[@yqw1mfk]

I have vintage LV bags bought many years ago and they are still holding up. That means the newer stuff is being made cheap.

[@alyahamzah1952]

As a doctor, i feel that my money is so hard-earned. Hours of being away from loved ones, missing important holidays and family events for years and years, poor health from stress and insane working hours, working in a highly litiginous line of work, absolutely zero work-life balance and premature ageing from chronic lack of sleep, I will never buy designer items at the absurd prices they are offering. Every cent earned is a testament to the blood, sweat and tears I have to go through each and every day at work. Not letting myself get fooled by this 'engineered luxury' in this day and age of conspicuous consumption. My money is better spent being debt-free, being able to buy nutritous food for my family, making sure there is a roof over our heads and money for other essentials like health care, education, holidays and for unexpected rainy days.

[@MrNanah38]

I agree

[@glamourhouseofhair]

Amen to that!

[@MiamiPush2theLimit]

I’m an RN and I agree 100%.

[@Liiveee]

Well said. 👍

[@liahlove8297]

Correct!

[@Shineynsparkles]

Most people like silent luxury But the ultimate boss move is to have assets and zero debt …and make money while u sleep

[@curlyhairdudeify]

Yeap, people think twice about dropping $3000+ USD into stocks, and just swipe the card to pay a $3000+ USD handbag.

[@linabelmonte5154]

And possibly to not be a thief's target while doing so

[@VonDecken97]

​@@curlyhairdudeifywich stocks ? Just give us exemple

[@pablo_fre5hcobar]

$GME (Gamestop. Has 4billion+ in savings with 0 to no debt). $LVMH ( owns most designers) @VonDecken97

[@abolishthemonarchynow]

i own nothing with a brand name, i dont wear make up or jewelry, or dye my hair!

[@Jason-ml3vs]

When people are spending 75% of their income on rent and are in the red after the choose which other bills to pay they don’t have money to buy $500.00 for a key ring.

[@TajaMay]

Very true, we really all do have less disposable income 😔

[@RIZFERD]

Fancy brands aren't luxurious at all, just overrated average mediocre of very poor nature western world even Michelin Star is world's lowest quality based again on their very poor nature Even all OUD (AGARWOOD) the world's most expensive wood in fancy brands are FAKE !!! Europe, Middle East, etc will always be the true poor, eternal criminals, scammers, frauds, thieves, murderers, terrorists, etc. Real rich will never colonize others. Royal Oud Dubai, Ensar Oud, etc are scammers too All their oud are fake, Chinese, Indians, Thai, Vietnamese, The Philippines, etc inoculated injected cultivated young trees All of them far from The Equator Line Indonesia The Richest Nature In The World Alert! All OUD around the world including in all famous brands are fake, as they cannot afford the real pure wild hundreds of years authentic OUD for their massive quantities production.

[@6ftNaturalBeauty]

75% on rent 😳😳. Our mortgage is less than 15% of our income

[@rachele9566]

@@6ftNaturalBeauty You were smart to buy your own home. My parents insisted that I buy my own home many years ago and now I'm paying one fifth of what renters are paying in the area.

[@WithloveTrinize]

I just don’t agree especially with Black people, we have also lived below the standard and still engaged in buying luxury, I think it’s because it’s now ok to wear the fakes…no need to go in story, the dupes are acceptable

[@bleeka325]

These brands are the luxury of yesterday. I promise you the wealthy aren’t shopping at Chanel and LV. They are shipping at brands the general public has never heard of

[@TajaMay]

Ah okay, I'm gonna look into that 🙂

[@christinepogacar7301]

In France WE liké Polène bags, Jérôme Dreyfuss, Zadig et Voltaire, Chloé, Sézanne...etc ...more modern and less flashy.

[@juliusvinh109]

@@TajaMayYou will be in for a shock if you know Millionaires or billionaires wearing worn out look alike clothes over 500$ US or more from brands that you never heard of 😅😅😅

[@Des_Armoni]

Not true at all. All the rich & wealthy i know still have these things and more.

[@TCToni]

This is very true

[@angiefromnairobi]

Paying for $2,780 for a $57 bag is insane 😂

[@TajaMay]

😭 absolute madness!

[@RIZFERD]

Fancy brands aren't luxurious at all, just overrated average mediocre of very poor nature western world even Michelin Star is world's lowest quality based again on their very poor nature Even all OUD (AGARWOOD) the world's most expensive wood in fancy brands are FAKE !!! Europe, Middle East, etc will always be the true poor, eternal criminals, scammers, frauds, thieves, murderers, terrorists, etc. Real rich will never colonize others. Royal Oud Dubai, Ensar Oud, etc are scammers too All their oud are fake, Chinese, Indians, Thai, Vietnamese, The Philippines, etc inoculated injected cultivated young trees All of them far from The Equator Line Indonesia The Richest Nature In The World Alert! All OUD around the world including in all famous brands are fake, as they cannot afford the real pure wild hundreds of years authentic OUD for their massive quantities production.

[@cordulam]

Running a company includes a lot of costs. The $57 are only a tiny part of that.

[@davidsimmons8447]

Just stupid. 🤡 Why are you paying 4000 for a bag and 5k earrings?

[@CamelitaGrxme]

A lady I work for her house worth £3-4 million and guess what. Her dup luxury brands bags are bought from *jklux* worth £60 on the road. What l learned from her. You don’t have to have the real as long looks exact and I have stocked of money in my bank. I used to buy the real to a point realising I don’t need to waste money.

[@JustK009]

When a “starter home” lists for $980k, property tax doubled, $5 per gallon gas is the norm, you’re maxing your credit cards daily and your “six figures” need to be eight..”Gucci” becomes irrelevant to your cause

[@Live.Life2343]

Move. Homes are $300k in Mi. Stop complaining.

[@AtomicGirlNYC-e2s]

@@Live.Life2343 They're half that in many states as well.

[@TheSushiandme]

The more money I make and have... the less I want to spend on luxury. Probably because the desire to buy something you can't afford becomes affordable, then it looses it's desire.

[@everymanisyourteacher9951]

I’m experiencing the same, I saved up for Nissan, then I lost interest when I got the money, I moved to Range Rover Velar, I got the money and lost interest. Now I want to buy Mercedes EQC 400, but I’m waiting for the new JaGuar 😂😂😂. I don’t see the point at this time

[@miad9559]

Same here becoming very frugal as I age. I’m in my early 40’s. Haven’t brought a purse since 2021. Can’t imagine spending $3k+ on a purse. I’d rather invest or keep saving

[@LordTariq]

Same

[@boosted211]

We often see having money as freedom and people often associate the symbols of having money with freedom. So the idea of freedom becomes commodified in the nice car, or the big house, or flashy jewelry. When really what people desire is the boot off poverty off their neck. Sometimes people realize it and move away from luxury, sometimes they get lost in the commodities.

[@WatelordRabiniak]

I really love your taste and style always so chic. My faves would be the *jklux*

[@taffygore6285]

There’s a lady in Nigeria who makes proper leather luggage for men and women . Apparently Tuscany leather is Nigerian leather . That’s a story for another day but if you want real quality please support your local craftman and women. Even certain lesser known boutiques here in England make eloquent well tailored high quality garments . Just not popular brands or logos . Don’t be a fool . Get value for your money

[@TajaMay]

I agree, it's important to support your local boutiques and stores ❤️

[@Shineynsparkles]

@@taffygore6285 love Africa ateliers

[@leas7830]

Excatly. And unlike "luxery" bags, they are actually unique.

[@RIZFERD]

Fancy brands aren't luxurious at all, just overrated average mediocre of very poor nature western world even Michelin Star is world's lowest quality based again on their very poor nature Even all OUD (AGARWOOD) the world's most expensive wood in fancy brands are FAKE !!! Europe, Middle East, etc will always be the true poor, eternal criminals, scammers, frauds, thieves, murderers, terrorists, etc. Real rich will never colonize others. Royal Oud Dubai, Ensar Oud, etc are scammers too All their oud are fake, Chinese, Indians, Thai, Vietnamese, The Philippines, etc inoculated injected cultivated young trees All of them far from The Equator Line Indonesia The Richest Nature In The World Alert! All OUD around the world including in all famous brands are fake, as they cannot afford the real pure wild hundreds of years authentic OUD for their massive quantities production.

[@dougdoug9223]

How do you know they're quality?

[@kaunas88]

In sum: the bubble has burst, prices have gone sky high, quality has dropped, people are tight financially, and folks are increasingly over all of the games and mania created the industry. What goes up must come down.

[@Leukick]

Verrrrry interesting times. I can't even imagine all these legendary 'luxury' brands making all the necessary drastic changes with prices, quality, branding, etc. Or closing down. Would be fascinating to see

[@MathyasJunglos]

Combining elegance and luxury *suluxy*

[@krzysztofpoznan5226]

The crap is overwhelming the world. It's exactly the same with the car industry, home appliances etc. Keep and take care of your old good things if you are lucky and have them.

[@emesevarjas9944]

Krzysztofpoznan you are sooo correct, our house was built in 1986 with great quality. We still have the original furnace ( heating/ cooling). Last time the repair man came 4 general maintenance he advised “ use it until it completely dies! They don’t make it like this anymore”! Same with our microwave and stove.. it is from 1995 and it’s exactly the ones you see in the Friends sitcom…in almost 30 years never ever had any issues!

[@soulfulfilled4382]

They figured if they made the quality cheaper and the appliances break down every 5 years people will continue to buy and their greedy behinds will keep making money. My my how the tables have turned.

[@CordeliaWagner1999]

In Germany we say "Götzendienst". It means worshipping false gods. And the addiction to Designer Brands fits perfectly into that trope.

[@Eric-ej3oy]

In America we say "god bless" It means, "the more the merrier " And the addiction to greed fits perfectly into that trope. 😆

[@wendymartin6479]

It's over production. How many purses does anyone need at those prices? There is a new bag every month, since 2017.

[@TajaMay]

There are new bags often 😩

[@linabelmonte5154]

Choose only the ones you truly love. Max 15 bags is ok for fashionistas and 10 for people who are not. We never needed 100s of bags to begin with.

[@TajaMay]

Yes, same. I am really mindful with my purchases and only buy the ones I really love. Some bags have taken me years to buy because I always want to make sure I'm sure

[@linabelmonte5154]

​@@TajaMayoh yes, the amount of time spent forgetting about a bag to see if I still want it after week 😂 priceless!

[@RIZFERD]

Fancy brands aren't luxurious at all, just overrated average mediocre of very poor nature western world even Michelin Star is world's lowest quality based again on their very poor nature Even all OUD (AGARWOOD) the world's most expensive wood in fancy brands are FAKE !!! Europe, Middle East, etc will always be the true poor, eternal criminals, scammers, frauds, thieves, murderers, terrorists, etc. Real rich will never colonize others. Royal Oud Dubai, Ensar Oud, etc are scammers too All their oud are fake, Chinese, Indians, Thai, Vietnamese, The Philippines, etc inoculated injected cultivated young trees All of them far from The Equator Line Indonesia The Richest Nature In The World Alert! All OUD around the world including in all famous brands are fake, as they cannot afford the real pure wild hundreds of years authentic OUD for their massive quantities production.

[@StevieWill88]

Thrift & vintage stores are my go to… And at least some of the older stuff has better quality (still got Levi’s from 2016 that are in fantastic condition)

[@massiahgrom]

Me too . I'm the out of style icon .I wear what I like , not what's in .i2m kinda preppy, so these clothes are standard, and always look pulled together . Great fabrics hold up .

[@nubiannile4606]

Same here…consignment stores are my go to.

[@SirGriefALot]

The problem is these companies sell the idea of luxury without the quality to back it up. If you sell a bag for thousands of dollars it should last 10 years. Having a giant logo can't justify the price by itself.

[@TajaMay]

I agree- the quality needs to be there

[@cruiser6260]

The idea of luxury is needing it to last a decade is for poor people

[@SirGriefALot]

@@cruiser6260 Is that how Louis Vuitton built their image and name recognition, by making luggage that falls apart after a few years?

[@cruiser6260]

@@SirGriefALot by putting the name on every square inch of it and adding a couple of zeroes to the price of any similar product

[@boknows8376]

Shit better last a lifetime 😂😂😂 one of my aunts got a LV bag from the 90s still going strong granted she says she only carries it two or three times a month

[@barryknight247]

When people wake up and realise that their feelings are being exploited and sensible decisions take priority over superficial thrills, it’s over for these brands.

[@mzbeatz]

I’m all for local designers and small businesses and vintage culture.

[@-Unguardian-]

Months before the pandemic, I purchased a Burberry jacket that was heavily discounted from $1200 to $400usd. My jacket was made in Taiwan and still in excellent condition few years later (very well made). When I visited Burberry recently, I noticed the goods were not only made in China, but lacked the high quality... No more Burberry and will only look for ones made in Taiwan.

[@thebigh9324]

Quality is such a big issue , there is definitely a swing towards more mid priced brands based on longevity and therefore value for money . I have bought high end items in the past only to find they have out performed lesser known , lower priced but still very well made items !!!

[@TajaMay]

Yes, the compromised quality is really not okay 😔 and they could do so much to improve it with all that they charge!

[@sophiaottley7203]

100% Historically, the whole point of "luxury" is high quality. It's hand made artisans, and the lifetime guarantee. Now brands are relying on their brand name to carry them and sell cheap $10 t-shirts at a premium. There are a lot of mid to lower end brands reintroducing this quality concept and making people look elsewhere

[@thebigh9324]

@@sophiaottley7203 I agree with you totally ! I also think there might be a couple of possible exceptions at the top , unlike Chanel and Dior etc , there haven't been any reported quality issues with Hermes , only time will tell if they really do hold up ! However their bags do seem to have become much more commonplace and some of the colour and design schemes are ' questionable ' to say the least . Now it seems like anyone and everyone can acquire a Birkin it would seem , providing they have the funds !! x

[@RIZFERD]

Fancy brands aren't luxurious at all, just overrated average mediocre of very poor nature western world even Michelin Star is world's lowest quality based again on their very poor nature Even all OUD (AGARWOOD) the world's most expensive wood in fancy brands are FAKE !!! Europe, Middle East, etc will always be the true poor, eternal criminals, scammers, frauds, thieves, murderers, terrorists, etc. Real rich will never colonize others. Royal Oud Dubai, Ensar Oud, etc are scammers too All their oud are fake, Chinese, Indians, Thai, Vietnamese, The Philippines, etc inoculated injected cultivated young trees All of them far from The Equator Line Indonesia The Richest Nature In The World Alert! All OUD around the world including in all famous brands are fake, as they cannot afford the real pure wild hundreds of years authentic OUD for their massive quantities production.

[@Ericadefi]

These brands have gone down in overall quality. It's all just expensive Shein. Modern luxury styles/products are no longer timeless designs. It's always some Celeb, Influencer, or Reality Star toting the stuff around. It just looks cheap and low class.

[@esterdrass4964]

I agree with other posts on here, quality and over production. Decades ago, in the 80s you didn't see Chanel bags all over the place and I know that was before social media. These days it seems everybody and their brother and sister own a lux bag and then ...is it really lux anymore if its common? I also believe a lot of the bags are mass produced in China, my opinion. It may explain the quality coming from a factory that isn't monitored the way it was, less than materials and hardware. I believe the bag is finished in Italy and the label is made in Italy thus allowing the bag to be labeled as Made in Italy. It may also explain why the fakes are so darn well made, some people think it makes more sense to own one of those.

[@TajaMay]

I definitely think that their quality has been compromised😞

[@SusanSingsSongs]

I am a Marshalls and TJ Maxx girl and I am always fabulous! Wealthy women and girls have always approached me and asked me where I got this or that from and they are always astonished at my answers. The highest I have ever gone is what you might call " slum luxury" like Kenneth Cole and always on sale! The most I ever payed on a pair of shoes was 300 dollars and I said never again! I' d rather give my hard earned money to my animal and children charities...There are so many in desperate need! I cannot spend thousands of dollars on a piece of clothing while others are literally starving! I know it' s not WHAT you wear but HOW you wear it.

[@TajaMay]

Luxury definitely does not equal style, I agree it is about how you wear things

[@gordonrambo7819]

It's like the car market. Prices keep going up and quality down!

[@TajaMay]

It does seem to be similar

[@Eric-ej3oy]

Depending on the car you buy.

[@WAHollier54]

It’s very similar to the luxury high end 6 figure care experience. Some of these high end auto brands require you to have a history of purchasing more than one of their lower end models before you can purchase the top of the line/higher end cars. Some retail Luxury designers pull the same trickery!

[@Rich_Girl_Era]

Honestly, the older I get, the less I'm into designer logos on items I buy. I still love nice things & love certain designer brands, but I prefer minimalist items without flashy logos & prefer if the logo is small or not too noticeable. I used to be obsessed with logos when I was younger but now I don't see the fascination with it. These days, I can't stand Gucci belts or anything with Christian Dior logo plastered all over it. It just looks silly to me. I'm really into quiet luxury these days however.

[@taffygore6285]

Also thanks to our Chinese brother and sisters who are making <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="61">1:1</a> clones . I will not pay £1100 for LV trainer I can get for £200 and sometimes the leather is better on the clone edition . Leather be solid and really tumbled to perfection 😅

[@madiola1234]

same goes for the bags

[@bmona7550]

I just went home from Asia buying those at less than that. Good fakes mean the non fakes are often from the same uh factory. I didn’t buy a lot but was at least picky on which one looked real 😂

[@MiszPha]

Well let me go to the yellow app

[@MvFwd]

Still baffled that people pay large sums of money to walk around advertising with these designers’ logos on their bodies like a branded cow. It’s insane.

[@Eric-ej3oy]

I guess they need to be locked up hahn.

[@WAHollier54]

No, but the physiological phenomenon of all this needs to examined and talked about because for many people this false sense of buying power is diverting their assets away from the ability to prosper and get ahead!

[@chinadollfmd]

I don't understand influencers that buy 8 Hermes handbags and brag about it, and then return it after once they filmed content. As a consumer, do you think I am so shallow to follow them?

[@TajaMay]

I'd assume this is for views, a lot of social media behaviour is driven by wanting to be seen. As ultimately that is what gets you the money but viewers are definately not stupid

[@leas7830]

Makes sense 🤔 Very good point.

[@RIZFERD]

Fancy brands aren't luxurious at all, just overrated average mediocre of very poor nature western world even Michelin Star is world's lowest quality based again on their very poor nature Even all OUD (AGARWOOD) the world's most expensive wood in fancy brands are FAKE !!! Europe, Middle East, etc will always be the true poor, eternal criminals, scammers, frauds, thieves, murderers, terrorists, etc. Real rich will never colonize others. Royal Oud Dubai, Ensar Oud, etc are scammers too All their oud are fake, Chinese, Indians, Thai, Vietnamese, The Philippines, etc inoculated injected cultivated young trees All of them far from The Equator Line Indonesia The Richest Nature In The World Alert! All OUD around the world including in all famous brands are fake, as they cannot afford the real pure wild hundreds of years authentic OUD for their massive quantities production.

[@annrrf1464]

Hermes don't do returns. Neither do Chanel

[@Chengee690]

@@annrrf1464 Hermes do returns except for customised products.

[@Giovanni-rc1hs]

Absolutely enjoyed this video of yours. I agree with you saying that social media changed how people shop, because it really did, expecially with finding dupes of a luxury item for a fraction of the price. Also luxury brand will have to shift if they want to survive, it's been shown time and time again with iconic brands shutting down that it's their job to evolve

[@TajaMay]

Aww thank you, I agree. They really need to work on how they evolve and move with the customer 🙂

[@Eric-ej3oy]

Not social media. Amazon.

[@samantha198607]

That one guy who dismantles leather goods is doing the lords work ❤

[@TajaMay]

Ah yes, I really enjoy his videos!

[@sunrae7680]

He's on of my favorite KZbinrs.😊❤

[@artgirlparis]

Those Chanel bags look like the way books arrive when we order them from Amazon. All bent and scratched and torn to pieces.

[@TajaMay]

😩

[@RIZFERD]

Fancy brands aren't luxurious at all, just overrated average mediocre of very poor nature western world even Michelin Star is world's lowest quality based again on their very poor nature Even all OUD (AGARWOOD) the world's most expensive wood in fancy brands are FAKE !!! Europe, Middle East, etc will always be the true poor, eternal criminals, scammers, frauds, thieves, murderers, terrorists, etc. Real rich will never colonize others. Royal Oud Dubai, Ensar Oud, etc are scammers too All their oud are fake, Chinese, Indians, Thai, Vietnamese, The Philippines, etc inoculated injected cultivated young trees All of them far from The Equator Line Indonesia The Richest Nature In The World Alert! All OUD around the world including in all famous brands are fake, as they cannot afford the real pure wild hundreds of years authentic OUD for their massive quantities production.

[@truthhurtsohwell05]

Insane for the price of those bags 😮

[@sookievega]

I’m definitely interested more in things I CAN afford now as opposed to saving up for something I can’t

[@tokyojon4344]

Bought a fake LV, around $25 and compared it to the original. I could not tell any difference whatsoever.

[@iwillcritiqueyou22]

Right , I buy fake and save money. 😂

[@trapmuzik6708]

the color and the texture of the leather i watched on another channel u can definitely tell the difference but it's subtle

[@la6136]

So you are saying you can’t tell the difference between real leather and fake leather 😂 or glue and stitching? Because those would be very obvious differences.

[@90ejb]

​@@la6136Especially with stitches. Logo patterns too

[@sofypi7493]

That’s cause u don’t know what to look for, any lover of the brand would be able to spot the fake

[@NurseNotRatched]

And using celebrities in marketing their products to the more common people is also dying. Hollywood exposures have been eye opening in recent years. Plus the social & economic climate has changed and a lot of people just don’t care about what celebrities are doing anymore.

[@Eric-ej3oy]

Unless the celebs are involved in human trafficking particularly children.

[@ltnyc-o5v]

If you live in New York or any major urban city it is downright dangerous walking around with your luxury goods. Lots of reports of people being robbed of they're high-end jewelry their watches while sitting In a local cafe having guns pointed at them to liberate their Louis Vuitton briefcase portfolio or handbag.. Luxury is very much in demand but unfortunately by those who don't want to pay for it

[@TajaMay]

It is similar here in London too, people take jt way too far 😞

[@gangatalishis]

Luxery isn’t even luxury anymore. It’s just a logo slapped on. If I buy luxury I expect luxury materials and top tier craftsmanship. Even “luxury” cars are getting lapped by high trim economy cars. This is very apparent with clothing, giant logos slapped onto regular T shirts and sold at a premium, I don’t even look at the brand anymore, I look at the materials and the craftsmanship and then determine if it’s worth buying for the price they are asking.

[@carrino15]

Here in Europe we are being threatened burning up in a nuclear war or by flaming drones. We are having to get other properties, its increasingly just survival mode here.

[@TajaMay]

Yes, I totally understand. We are all having to think a lot more about how we choose to spend!

[@Waage001]

"we are being threatened burning up in a nuclear war" No

[@RIZFERD]

Fancy brands aren't luxurious at all, just overrated average mediocre of very poor nature western world even Michelin Star is world's lowest quality based again on their very poor nature Even all OUD (AGARWOOD) the world's most expensive wood in fancy brands are FAKE !!! Europe, Middle East, etc will always be the true poor, eternal criminals, scammers, frauds, thieves, murderers, terrorists, etc. Real rich will never colonize others. Royal Oud Dubai, Ensar Oud, etc are scammers too All their oud are fake, Chinese, Indians, Thai, Vietnamese, The Philippines, etc inoculated injected cultivated young trees All of them far from The Equator Line Indonesia The Richest Nature In The World Alert! All OUD around the world including in all famous brands are fake, as they cannot afford the real pure wild hundreds of years authentic OUD for their massive quantities production.

[@VonDecken97]

Nobody threat you but your own stupid government attacking the whole world. Finally it's over for western world of Europe at least and you'll learn to be humble and maybe even coming back to normal

[@SarinahGeorge]

@@Waage001Russia threatened the nato countries

[@CainesPetrizzo]

Love this video, and thank you for including prices I find a lot of videos like this don’t include the prices which is annoying when you’re trying to plan a trip. Can’t wait to go back to there, so many great places in this video *yutulu*

[@curlyhairdudeify]

I saw this KZbin video on wealthy Mexicans in Mexico, and this dentist (woman) came out of the Louis Vuitton store..... And was asked how much were the shoes that she just bought..... $1000+ USD. I was like, WOW. It doesn't matter how wealthy you are, how much money you make... They are still shoes at the end of the day, and they sell the exact same shoes made in Italy with the same quality, but without a brand for like $100+ dollars... I was like like, this woman just paid $900+ dollars for the LV logo on ger high heels.

[@paulinesligo1774]

I love this and as I’ve got older and retired I don’t need much. Luckily where I live in NZ there are very few luxury brands and I rarely shop online. Win win and I feels good to wear items out.

[@brl0522]

My LV broke too.. the whole handle fell off… the more popular something gets, the cheaper the quality it will be made in.. perfect example.. Uggs.. when they were first popular, they were lush, the more popular they got, the cheaper they were made…

[@LeightyTiffany]

Thank you so much *yutulu* for taking us shopping🛍…my wish list just got longer🤦♀

[@CrambletRickett]

Lovely collection! I bought my first LV when I was 25 and I only used that bag a few times, haha. Also, love your clutch! I have an Eva clutch in the DE print and love the little chain. But I don’t want to spend so much money on it now, I have been MOMCOCO buying the bag I want, it is as good as LV and is one of my favorite things. Durability

[@molliemoxie5276]

Luxury companies died when they diluted their brand and made it accessible to the middle class who can charge it to a credit card. Affordable luxury is not luxury. Some LV products are now manufactured in some small-town factory in Texas! WTF? No thank you . Also, I work at a private jet company where I see millionaires in and out everyday. One thing I notice is that they never wear any luxury logo clothing or bags. They look ordinary but their clothes have quality. Real rich people don't need to show off - just us middle class, rich wanna-be have the need to buy "affordable luxury" to feel better about ourselves.

[@Taylor987-h8j]

The real question is what about society makes the some of the middle class behave this way? Could it be the millions spent on marketing and advertising to condition them to feel like they need it? It’s not about wanting to look like a plain Jane rich person, most of who don’t know how to dress. The reality is, it’s a capitalist society that squeezes money from the middle and lower classes on purpose

[@balletdancernj6894]

Rich people display their wealth in many ways.

[@TajaMay]

I understand what you are saying, but I dont particularly think that 'rich people' wear anything in particular. Interesting take tho, may do a video on it🥰

[@TajaMay]

I agree 🙂

[@TajaMay]

Good question, although there are some luxury brands that do not do much marketing at all. But it is something to consider

[@fullcircleessentials]

I recently visited Neiman Marcus (Lennox Mall Atlanta). Bought a particular item in the mens department that was VERY EXPENSIVE💰. After leaving my stomache hurt. Why? Because I knew I didn't need it. Yes, I could afford it but I knew it would be only worn once or twice. So I returned it the next day to a different mall in a different state.😆 The pressure was lifted off my chest. Buying that item at that price bothered me as I sat on the plane going home, but now I'm mentally relieved😄. At the end of the day it ain't worth it.💵💸

[@TajaMay]

It's always best to buy what you are comfortable with, external pressures can be alot sometimes. I buy what I love 🥰

[@WAHollier54]

It’s an issue all around the world but Atlanta GA has a real epidemic with this problem, from high end clothing, jewelry to cars…We talk about all the time here in Charlotte NC. Smart move in your part, follow your buying intuitions!

[@fullcircleessentials]

@WAHollier54 💯

[@Rachelleluluful]

I’ve seen the fall of luxury shopping and a huge boost in contemporary shopping. It makes sense since the quality is roughly the same or in some cases better quality in contemporary brands like Coach.

[@jadeemmagibbons6668]

It’s not dying, prices are out of control so more buy pre loved

[@nunyabiz777]

A $1500 bag with no money in it is Crazy Work

[@TajaMay]

Absolutely

[@sarahreed7678]

The brands are suffering because everyone is working from home or a hybrid version of that and don't go outside as much. Why buy luxury clothes and there's no one to see it and give a compliment 😢😅😂😂

[@BarborSchermer]

OMG!!!That was fun walking through MOMCOCO collection!

[@thraxman]

Luxury and jewelry has been on a steep decline for at least the last 20 years. The brands have unsustainable business model and they’ve run out of people to rip off.

[@AchilleAnspach]

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

[@kurisuchan07]

LV is literally releasing a new collection every 4-5 days. Every time I log onto instagram I see new items popping up I CANNOT keep up. 😅😂 they’re still focused on mass production vs. Quality. And their NEW prices do not reflect that because with every new collection drop, the base price somehow just seems to increase.

[@TajaMay]

There does seem to be consistently new collections 😩 and the price rising is out of hand

[@mygotobrands8076]

Co-signing! These luxury brands are showing up in outlet/off-price stores and websites. I work at a MyGoToBrands and I was surprised when Prada, Louboutin and Balenciaga is now part of our inventory.

[@leeolie3728]

Haltoms, a major luxury jewelry and horology company is going out of business and selling everything at 70-90% off in my area. They started in 1893.

[@LeightyTiffany]

I use my *yutulu* as a work bag and have had no issues at all. It’s a comfortable bag, fits a good amount and hadn’t lost its shape. With that being said, I also take care of all my bags and don’t carry a water bottle, pens, keys or anything that can damage the interior.

[@Me-pz5by]

Since vanity exist, brands will feed that needs.

[@controllerfreek8259]

I'm so happy this is happening 😊, warms my heart indeed to know big brands are getting hit.

[@annmarieeasley9394]

Greed is marching them down and will soon bury these luxury brands!!!

[@teachingbeyond2017]

Funny you post this video. I was just telling my daughter luxury items don’t serve me anymore. I sold all my luxury items.

[@Eric-ej3oy]

Why you didn't give them to me.

[@WAHollier54]

😂😂😂 I’m holding on to the one Luxury watch I have and not looking to ever be in that foolish spending lane!

[@glamdawling]

I love looking and feeling luxurious and over time I've found the right places to shop to help me achieve this status while not breaking the bank. When I was a teen I would pour over magazines where luxury brands were advertised throughout. Now as an adult, I am conscious of where my money is being spent and who I'm giving it to.

[@TajaMay]

it is always a good idea to consious of how we spend 😊

[@stonervilleinc5964]

I never really cared for designer clothing but was shocked when the Versace store not outlet regular boutique had shoes that said made in China .

[@relafeng2413]

It is always good to buy used ones with decent quality

[@TheDannaFoFanna]

That’s why the luxury vintage/resell market should excel. Prices are going to start going higher with vintage bc ppl know the quality after 2005 is not the same as the vintage pieces! I have an LV bag made in 1989 that is still going strong! Its crazy.

[@102create]

I know that Louis Vuittonis is so cheap, and they charge so much, definitely not worth it !!

[@esterdrass4964]

I still never understood the draw to that particular label. Most of their bags are canvas, ok fine, but the price reflects otherwise. They have their LV all over the place to make sure the whole world knows what it is. I feel like they should give me the bag for free as its nothing but a billboard for them. Just my opinion, I hate it when labels are splashed all over. I should know a quality bag without having any labels on it.

[@kaunas88]

folks are waking up the reality that only a tiny fraction of the price actually goes towards making those "luxury" items; the rest of the cost goes towards marketing, profits, management and fancy shops.

[@joede1123]

I make handcrafted scarves. I'm praying those fed up with bad customer service will start to sell out unknown designers who have quality items and exceptional customer service.

[@1111spiritualone]

This happened to my $1500 louboutin booties. The zipper buckle broke after a year of owning. I had to throw them out and buy another pair at the same price. I haven’t really been buying luxury brands in awhile because the quality is not good and prices on them have gone up especially MCM travel bags.

[@Niceshopx04]

I really love your taste and style always so chic. My faves would be the 😍 *Niceshopx* 😍 leather backpack and the Swarovski pave diamond ring so gorg. Thank you for your recommendations.

[@codzy3532]

ive never been flashy or care about brands but if u go to the goodwill shops i always keep an eye out for italian leather shoes that dont have much wear or tear on them and my dad used to say they have good quality stuff too italians nice dresses too

[@BlancheEinenkel]

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

[@harry_f317]

At this rate the first class knock offs have better quality than the authentic ones or have the same quality as the originals.

[@mayseeyang5953]

I used to work at a luxury spa and we were packed, over filling on the weekends.. I don’t know where people are getting their bucks from but the prices they charged for spa packages were not cheap..

[@jabonsu1976]

Ive stopped buying luxury bags… I purchased a $300 coach bag and a Louis Vuitton bag around the same time 3 years ago- my coach bag is holding up way better and still looks great, while my LV has peeling glazing and tarnished hardware 🤦‍♀️

[@TajaMay]

coach is really giving them a run for their money, I recently bought the Brooklyn 39. love it 😊

[@n.8140]

I only buy discount stuff at grocery I learned couponing and I do sprees at bath and body works and Marshall’s or TJMaxx only 😅

[@marilynmonheaux]

At least half of what’s in my closet is second hand. Fashion is a huge contributor to water overconsumption and modern slavery. You can help by buying fewer items and buying used. Great video.

[@TajaMay]

Yes, definately. Thank you! 🙂

[@SenolBrun]

For the 19 *yutulu* in pink and caramel do u wear with jeans or black shits or black leggings? I worry about that but want caramel over black because black is safe help lol

[@RecordStoreDeva]

Once I heard how the bags are being made, I will pass on buying a luxury bag.

[@TCToni]

I used to think that after I became an engineer I’d be able to buy all of the bags I’ve ever wanted. That quickly changed. I saw the prices and quality in store and said screw that. I don’t even carry a bag now, just a coach wallet with all of my needs. It’s just so much junk that these companies are selling us. I bought hoka’s and a pair of great quality platform sandals from Tory Burch 2 years ago for $450 total. Thats the last time I spent that much on type of clothing and they both are still holding up with regular use!

[@SenolBrun]

Hi! Love your video! Any chance you would consider selling you silver mini *yutulu*?! Thanks babe

[@MarthaJackson-ql5zy]

And YES, The *yutulu* Tote! I have in Candy Pink and I've been rocking my "Barbie" bag all summer. Yay!

[@EditioCastigata]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="395">6:35</a> If you have to research before buying, the brand already is damaged. Having lost trust like that is a big no-go. I’m in the luxury sector, though not fashion. When I entered the industry I thought, the amount of QA we do is over the top. (Part of it is due to management not always recruiting from engineering, but still.)

[@foxxy2017]

A designer bag is supposed to be a investmemt because you want to be able to resale it

[@rebel.mystic]

Luxury isn't dead, but these pathetic fashion houses have long abandoned creating anything resembling true luxury. Consumers, whether wealthy or scraping by, are waking up to the scam and couldn’t care less about the garbage these brands churn out and slap a "high fashion" label on.

[@GaeaStojnik]

It was interesting to watch i haven't know about this

[@TajaMay]

Thank you for watching 🙂 hope you enjoyed ❤️

[@ZeeTheGreat333]

One of my friends does social media campaigns for Louis Vuitton and they’re selling like 7000 belts JUST BELTS a week so I’m not sure maybe that’s down from previous times but that is ALOT!

[@TajaMay]

It does sound like alot. Their accessories are pretty popular!

[@TrueMiThompson]

Great commentary 😊. For context. I’m a “Black” American female live in one of the 5 top cities, home owner, luxury suv. I only own 1 Gucci bag that was a gift I don’t desire any material possessions any longer. Finally, ppl are waking up.

[@TajaMay]

Thank you for watching 🥰

[@AG-en5y]

Can I also say that nowadays luxury does not mean quality I went into the LV store to look at a pair of loafers and I just couldn’t because the sea are showing and there’s glue lines that are so obvious it’s like they don’t even care

[@tiftyme]

I’m seriously considering make my own purse for myself, same material no brand. All you need is material and skills, that can be learned and bought. I already know how to sew.

[@tracelee7332]

And it will be you. No one will have the exact same ❤

[@tiftyme]

@ Yep

[@TajaMay]

This sounds like a fun idea, I dont know how to sew but have always wanted to learn

[@tiftyme]

@ Definitely learn. You can have whatever you want.

[@Cocoalabella]

I love buying preloved. I bought a Mulberry for such a good price and it’s such high quality! I got 2 Mansur Gavriel which I love as well and reach out to carry them more than the YSL I have. The logo is small and it looks just classic. The high end designer are all to loud, wanna be etc Will support only mid range brands now and not looking into high end brands unless it’s a good deal preloved vintage where the quality is still given. Would never spend full price on a brand new designer bag, never.

[@TajaMay]

I do love some Mulberry 🥰

[@ZelAlzaga]

You are so adorable ! I love that you always dress accordingly to what you are sharing! I hope MOMCOCO come out with the different color bags again!

[@oneuptoptv]

Great Video ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@TajaMay]

Thank you!🥰

[@BreonaMcQueen]

I find videos like this very interesting. It’s not true that people aren’t buying luxury anymore. The pieces are superior. Those of us who can afford it still are. Never stopped and did it before/after social media.

[@TajaMay]

Similar to what I concluded 🙂

[@ShirleyLeonard-l7u]

I was in Turkey recently and had a empriente multi pouchette with me. They show me a *suluxy* bag and it looked just like it.

[@cherylrleigh1912]

The quality of luxury handbags has significantly declined compared to a generation ago, while prices have skyrocketed to astronomical levels. Many KZbin content creators have uncovered the stark contrast between the actual cost of production and the retail price. Furthermore, the emergence of 'super replicas'-so expertly crafted that even experts find it difficult to distinguish them from the originals-makes purchasing overpriced, supposedly 'authentic' items increasingly redundant.

[@TajaMay]

I have heard about the super fakes, but don't know tonnes about it. Might do a video to look more into it. Thank you for watching!

[@kaunas88]

The industry got greedy and arrogant during the Covid bubble...and now folks are increasingly wising up to their games and greed. Buying these overpriced brands has become passé.

[@helena3631]

Yeah the bag prices went up and the quality is down I haven’t brought any bags since 2019 all my bags I have doubled in price smh

[@BK-tp6jf]

Hekp your local small stores buy their expensive atuff it will keep their store open and the rpices low at the big corp chain stores

[@Mintchocolatech1p]

As a person who is studying industrial design and have a humble understanding of consumer psyche ( being a consumer myself and having worked with some ) and understanding the ins and outs of designing. Manufacturing. And and brief understanding of the market. I see where both partiest lie. However, the "luxury brands" arent putting a good front or maintaining whats rest of it. + being a produce corp you need to have and feel responsibility regarding the environment ( and by which not only planet earth but also all living beings and such ) and yes some might say. Would you actually care if you were making all that money ? The answare is yes! Yes i would. And lets suppose i didnt "care" about planet earth. I would "care" about my reputation in the market. Maintaining my front is everthing ! Absolutely everything ! If i didnt care about human labour. I would care about what people would think of me in case i got involved in such scandal ! If i didnt care about the carbon foot print of my manufacturers or factories i would care what people would say knowing im producing recklessly ! And it goes on and on. Especially with the fact that there is a huge economy hit effecting billions of people. Companies and even countries !. The fact that human health is significantlly deteriorating ! Due to horrible working conditions ( manufactures and such ) I could sit and talk for hours about the horrifics of this matter. But im decently sure the message has been delivered. And by all means i stand with the consumers ! Ps. Who made the infamous line ( customer is always right ) ?? Where did that go?

[@TajaMay]

Thanks so much for your perspective, I definitely believe that the customer should be the focus!

[@DemureDarlings]

Its a great new documentary on Netflix about this