❌ Saying GOODBYE to *LUXURY* ❌ Billiexluxury

[@billiexluxury]

Is luxury dead to you? Have you stopped buying luxury items this year? To access the KZbin series, you can check out this playlist! kzbin.info/aero/PLICGlx9gWRVeHiUUFCs8PJZCu0xQLL1o2

[@hesterprynne5965]

I’m in the same boat as you. I am still obsessed with fine jewelry but not bags. I’m okay buying mid-range/contemporary bags going forward, but I don’t see the value in spending thousands of dollars for a bag. Most of my nice bags I don’t even use due to fears about theft.

[@billiexluxury]

I just love fine jewelry, but I am also starting to look towards more affordable fine jewelry from brands like Mejuri (not an ad) who carry 14k solid gold as opposed to 18kt that the main jewelry houses carry to make up a portion of my collection. I'm exactly the same as you I only wear my nice bags on date night or special occasions, they are not my everyday choice. Which country do you live in? I really hope you subscribe and join my community :)

[@Allimakeup]

This is funny, luxury will never be dead. It’s just that for years we saw working & middle-class trying to keep up with the rich rich by maxing out their credit cards to purchase a bag, etc.. those days are gone. Luxury has slid because for the most part it was the working and middle class that were purchasing a majority of it. Social media, influencers, working at middle-class FOMO. Now the working and middle-class absolutely cannot afford to max out their credit cards anymore . Content creators have had to shift to replicas and dupes so now working class are into getting the hottest replica instead of purchasing the actual luxury. The rich, the true rich, where money is no object will always buy luxury.

[@billiexluxury]

Great comment. The super wealthy will always be able to afford it but everyone else not so much anymore. Do you really think influencers are moving to replicas? That’s disappointing if it’s true

[@Allimakeup]

@@billiexluxury yes. Gen Z seems to be the scavenger hunt/ bargain shopper. they love to purchase a good replica and show it off on IG and T/T.

[@ruthmclean5116]

Hi! 🙋🏼‍♀️I’m brand new to your channel and this is the first video of yours that I’ve watched. It was such a terrific and thought provoking vlog! I’ve taken a step back from buying luxury handbags for now. For whatever reason, I was heavily influenced to buy three luxury handbags last year. This was the result of watching unboxings from Content Creators I follow. For me to buy three lux bags in one calendar year is crazy and not like me at all. I seriously had to give my head a shake. I totally got caught up in the hype. I purchased two Celine bags and a bag from Loewe. The problem is I live in Canada and our exchange rate is atrocious atm, not to mention taxes, duties and delivery charges for purchases abroad. By the time all was said and done, a $3500 handbag quickly turned into a $5000 handbag. 😬 I have reflected a lot on where I want my future dollars to go and while I do still very much love luxury, being able to travel is much more important to me. Those three bags cost me $15K CAD. When I think about the places I could have travelled to and the memories I could have made with that money, it makes me a little sad to be honest. There is a quote I stumbled upon and read often: “Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer”. Hard lesson learned.

[@billiexluxury]

I love this! We live and we learn. After selling our other house the first thing we did was book a holiday because we haven’t had one in years. I’m excited to travel again. I understand being heavily influenced and caught up in the hype, I felt like that on my Hermes journey and now I look back and think I don’t even want to do that now I don’t even care about getting a Birkin or Kelly now, things have changed. Did you happen to buy the Puzzle bag from Loewe? I do really love that bag and it’s been on my Wishlist for a long time but I’ve never pulled the trigger on it for some reason. That sucks about the Canadian dollar and how they end up costing so much more. It’s good to reflect and not get caught up in the hype anymore at least you have some beautiful items to enjoy now 😀

[@ruthmclean5116]

@@billiexluxury I did in fact buy the Puzzle bag. When I found out that Loewe was discontinuing the OG Puzzle, I panicked. Even though the new Edge bag is beautiful, I wanted the OG from the Jonathan Anderson era, that was handcrafted with nine puzzle pieces. I became obsessed with finding one. I did find one that was in pristine never worn condition on Vestiaire Collective and bought it. The seller was from Spain and as I said, our dollar is seriously weak against the euro which was a downer. I cannot tell you how much I love this bag though! It is my “go to” everyday bag and it’s so beautiful. It is size small in satinated calfskin, and in the “Oak” (light caramel) colorway. I had been looking for one in pebbled leather for durability. I thought the smooth calfskin would be too delicate but it’s not. After using it for 10 months nonstop, it is still pristine and has the cutest slouch. I see Loewe is now offering a limited selection of OG Puzzle bags on their website in four colorways, I think due to the backlash they received when they discontinued them. Ugh… why do I love luxury handbags so damn much?!! They are my Kryptonite!

[@billiexluxury]

Why discontinue something people love and change it. It seems silly. It looks like an awesome everyday bag from the research I did, I like a more casual look because I have kids and slouchy is easier. The caramel colour is the best in my opinion. That’s good to know the calfskin is durable, it is supposed to be more durable than lambskin for wear and tear but so good to hear it’s still in excellent condition and holds up to daily use. One day I might just buy it 😀 maybe I can find one at a good price on the preowned market too because I think retail price is too high now and I wouldn’t pay that much. I’ll have to check out the edge bag now

[@tigermagda]

There are so many things that are luxury that are free. A walk in the park, a slow breakfast. Exercising in the afternoon. A good bath. A picnic with the kids or the girls. Things that don't give us anxiety! But people can't flaunt that so it seems it doesn't count.

[@billiexluxury]

I love this comment

[@stuartmaybe1745]

Luxury is not dead, just people don’t over consume like before.

[@billiexluxury]

I’m glad we’re not over consuming anymore

[@Peridot07]

@@stuartmaybe1745 I think luxury is dead bc it’s so over saturated it deff doesn’t feel as special anymore

[@JolieFleur0116]

@@Peridot07 Totally agree, also the quality of products is not the same.

[@dorotalewko9433]

Luxury is not an investment!!! It’s style for rich who can spend that money and everyone else trying to look rich!

[@billiexluxury]

I wouldn't say trying to look rich I certainly don't buy Luxury to look rich I buy it because I like it

[@jasminebaby3375]

💫💫💯Luxury to me is having the best home, furniture, car, my daughter going to a private school and good about of money in invested. Bags and jewelry are not it for me, and it baffles me when people a say they are investment. I have friends they have all the Hermes bags but they can’t host at their home bcos maybe they don’t like their kitchen or their home. Everyone priority is different, I still watch unboxing and shopping hauls. I also think being on social media platforms has so much to do with peoples spendings. They feel like they have to keep up, show hauls to keep their followers.

[@billiexluxury]

💯 I totally agree with you. Luxury comes in all forms. Social media has been so bad for spending and debt, people feel like they need to keep up with everyone else and it’s such a problem

[@jacquigonzalez5447]

I always see luxury bag collections in ikea cabinets. Cracks me up! I would have beautiful cabinets before the bags, but it’s none of my business. Whatever makes you happy.

[@jasminebaby3375]

@@jacquigonzalez5447 😂😜😜😜

[@jamelsydney2737]

Hi, fellow Aussie here. This video came up on my feed. I agree with 100% of everything you said. Still love luxury handbags but only buying the more practical styles which I can use everyday to get the cost per wear down. Am also turned off by Chanel’s corporate greed but a couple of the vintage styles are still on my long term wishlist (but no rush get these). The economy and world situation is quite depressing but handbags is still a bit of an escape where I can find some joy and fun away from all the seriousness.

[@billiexluxury]

I love this comment. I do like handbags still, well the ones I own I really like but as for adding anymore really expensive ones I don’t think I will for some time and when I do if it’s Chanel I’ll buy an older style where I know the quality is better. Cost per wear is a huge thing, if your not using it all the time it’s such a waste I think that’s why I love solid gold jewellery because I get the wear out of it and I see the value. Thank you so much for watching and I hope you subscribe to my channel 😀

[@JBLegal09]

New sub from Melbourne. Totally agree with you re the quality, it's just not there anymore and gold is booming. I've always invested in Aussie V8s and to date it's paid off. Enjoying your content hun 💕

[@billiexluxury]

V8’s that’s a cool investment good it’s been doing well for you. So glad your enjoying my content and I hope you subscribe to my channel :)

[@JBLegal09]

@@billiexluxury already subbed 😁

[@billiexluxury]

That’s awesome thank you

[@theendoftheworldasweknowit9894]

I honestly think mcm bags are adorable and better quality! Coach has good quality, too. Honestly, I would l love to own one LV bag. But I would rather save up for luxury jewelry. I have never seen the hype on birkins, but each to their own.

[@billiexluxury]

Thank you for your recommendation 😉 I always choose jewellery too, that’s my favourite and I see much more value in it

[@bnb0510]

Nah luxury isn’t going anywhere. They’re just weeding out certain folks which I’m not mad about. Needs to get back to how it used to be!

[@billiexluxury]

Please elaborate

[@alexjayne_]

I agree with you! ❤

[@billiexluxury]

Thats really good to know thank you for sharing. I really hope you subscribe and join my community :)

[@rebeccak1648]

Thank you for sharing your real life reasons with the mortgages and interest rates - not many luxury channels talk about those real life expenses and in Australia it is just completely next level!! And yes luxury jewellery is the way to go , can be passed down your kids as well 🤗🤗🤗

[@billiexluxury]

I think it’s important to talk about these things because everyone goes through hard times it’s not all rainbows all the time and it’s hard to relate to anyone when they seem out of touch. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you so much for watching and I hope you subscribe to my channel 😀

[@Bird-d3q]

I agree with you. I enjoyed your video. I have never pulled a trigger on a luxury bag cause I couldn’t justify the price tag. I purchased several VCA pieces and I want more. I am asking myself at what point will it be enough. So I have to pause and connect my jewellery purchase to important events of my life, like birthday etc. I stopped before I spent too much on jewellery because I realised that I should save up for my house. 🏠 I want more VCA pieces but I try to think it through. I haven’t pulled the trigger on MOP yet. Thinking if I should get sweet carnelian or Mop.

[@billiexluxury]

I absolutely love VCA I have several pieces, the quality is impeccable. It’s a great idea to connect it with special occasions. VCA MOP is sooo beautiful I have the 5 motif bracelet and it’s so pretty in real life. Carnelian is also a great choice!

[@Bird-d3q]

@@billiexluxury are you happy with how your MOP wears? I was hesitant to buy it because of how delicate it is

[@billiexluxury]

I don’t find it delicate I’ve had it a couple of years now and it’s perfect still. You just can’t shower or swim in it or get say hand cream/perfume on it

[@tannazdolatshahi5142]

I don’t think luxury is dead but I’m definitely consuming less of luxury content. I still buy luxury but lI have a few Chanel bags, how many more do I need? I still buy luxury jewellery and watches but like one or two pieces per year after saving and really researching it thoroughly.

[@billiexluxury]

That’s great, I research a lot before I make a purchase especially here on KZbin I watch a heap of reviews. I feel the same I have a few beautiful bags what else do I need. I want to watch more meaningful content not just ‘look at all the things I brought’ I just can’t relate to that.

[@TutsiJagger]

I m so glad I m minimalist and have luxury item I absolutely love love love! And it’s couple high end rings and couple bracelets. But I wear them every day and other on special occasion. I agreed that too many stuff even luxury is gross ! 😾I enjoy good quality clothing that I buying from ( hunting 🤣) from TJ Max and sale in Nordstrom . And rest of $$$$$$ I m stashing under matress 😁

[@billiexluxury]

Haha sounds like a good plan. If your wearing the things you have that’s great! Cost per wear would be really low. No use having things taking up space in our closest never getting used.

[@dapperlygrungy3189]

AGREE! I bought a few designer sneakers and I AM DONE! Living Lux With Meredith is a bad influencer of waste. I don't even watch her entire video. In fact, I have UN-SUBSRCIBED from her channel.

[@billiexluxury]

I watched her when she first started on KZbin then I saw sooo many bags and I lost interest 😕

[@dapperlygrungy3189]

@@billiexluxury Just an FYI. She got very defensive, as usual, when I asked her about her $57 Dior bag purchase. People like her "seems and come across" not to care about slave labor as long as they get their bag. She claims to be collector, but does a vlog sale later. LOL.

[@billiexluxury]

Oh really that’s interesting isn’t it! Why buy it and then sell it probably at a loss what’s the point

[@carrino15]

I really like designs, it creates beauty in an existencial terrifying world. It is a disaster the greed of these luxury companies.

[@billiexluxury]

Great comment

[@zoem_au4513]

I enjoyed listening to your thoughts! I’ve been going back and forth with buying the 19 too 🤣 Definitely not in boutique though, as they don’t seem to be so popular anymore buying pre loved is the way to go.

[@billiexluxury]

I've tried it on in the boutique before and I really liked it, I like how it's a more casual user-friendly style I just don't like the price. With all the talk of quality decline I would be buying one a few years old which is what the one I almost brought was, I believe it was a 2020 model. I feel like this is safer BUT then I think I just like the fact it's a nice slouchy 'mum friendly' casual style and there are so many other cheaper alternatives on the market that can give me that same function. I don't know I'm so torn. I'm so glad you enjoyed my video and I hope you subscribe and join my community. Have a great day :)

[@zoem_au4513]

You too! So nice to find an aussie KZbinr 😊

[@billiexluxury]

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[@dorotalewko9433]

Omg the same for me!!!!! I am starting to real hate luxury and these people doing video of buying luxury like what are you trying to prove! First the ultra rich can spend because 9,000.00 to them is like spending 9 dollars! And the rest are going into credit debt to just buy a bag! But jewerly gold has been an investment for Century’s gold is something that will never disapear! Ive put my focus into my family! Also having a designer bag dose not make me special or give me super powers except being vain!

[@billiexluxury]

Great comment. To the ultra rich the cost is nothing but there’s a real problem with people trying to keep up and getting themselves into debt over it. I never buy any luxury items on credit you will end up paying so much more in the long run it’s not worth it. It’s bad debt. Putting your focus into family is wonderful and your right wearing luxury doesn’t make us special

[@virginiafrye4956]

Don't worry about how much they unbox because later they will be selling them or returning the bags to the store.

[@billiexluxury]

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[@dorotalewko9433]

Also i never buy luxury gold!!! If you do simple math of gold market value in kt cost vs spending 5,000.00 on something thats only worth 500.00 in actual gold value and craftmenship is now machine made in jewelry also and the stone aren't even high end! The van clef stuff is onyx which is the cheapest and mother of pearl is cheapest material and value is where? Just same as any bag buying for the name not value in gold or stones!

[@billiexluxury]

We are definitely just buying for the name. I like to buy my diamonds from a diamond dealer vs buying them in high end Jewelry because the quality you get and the size for the price is not even comparable. The price of gold has risen but the price of luxury goods has gone nuts. I buy luxury gold items because I like them not because of the gold value

[@hellosavije1888]

luxury is not dead however people should caution themselves on accumulating so much because yes, excessive shopping of any kind can be considered an idol. None of these things are going to matter when it’s all over… what really matters is where are you going to spend your eternity? In heaven or hell?

[@billiexluxury]

That’s an interesting comment

[@Bird-d3q]

This is so true. We can’t take all these things with use when we die and stand before the Lord

[@Giselle332]

Hi, although you've made some valid points and it's good to see an influencer deciding to be sensible with her money but it came across slightly judgemental about the people who love buying luxury. I know you're just sharing your opinion but everyone has a right to choose how they want to spend their money without sparing a thought for how difficult it is for others because everyone earns different amounts regardless of the economic climate. If people don't like the excess hauls then don't watch them. I think it's wrong for people to bitch about people full stop. It's their money, they can spend it how they like.

[@Robbie_LeMeow]

I think luxury is dead for the time being, depending on how the global economy will pan out. I don't see that happening anytime real soon. However...Mel in Melbourne might keep them all in business by a hair. At least in Australia. I just can't with that one! 😑🤐

[@billiexluxury]

Hahaha she buys sooo much!! I think we’re all just waiting to see what happens and best to hold onto our money atm. I think luxury will come back in time though

[@LoveandGrace]

Very wise ❤❤

[@billiexluxury]

Thank you 😀

[@deborahcurtis1385]

Could be super fakes. Also if authentic, a lot of people return what they buy after filming the unboxings. Even if they don't return it, the whole thing is insensitive in the extreme. I don't want a Birkin or a Chanel flap bag. They make you a target for theft.

[@billiexluxury]

That is true! I have watched an insights video where the KZbinr weighed the item, tried it on and talked about it then said it wasn’t for her so she would have definitely returned it

[@tigermagda]

Canvas tote girl here. Nobody cares.

[@billiexluxury]

I love a canvas tote too 💯

[@ohthankg-dforthebourgeoisi9800]

If you really want one, honestly the fakes are 1/20th the price and are JUST AS WELL MADE. And in the case of Chnl, often better. Just saying…. I suggest finding an unknown creative who makes unusual and unique things. Support the small independent artist.

[@billiexluxury]

I would never purchase a fake bag

[@TutsiJagger]

👍

[@lifewellloved0204]

You should change your channel to just “Billie”.

[@billiexluxury]

I still love luxury just in a different capacity

[@Sassigal11]

So the issue for you is the opportunity cost of buying luxury. I think luxury spending should come from disposable income. If it comes from important funds such as funds you should be saving or using for life’s projects or essential expenses then you do lose out on those important things in life. It’s a matter of being disciplined with spending. We are all guilty of spending more than we could afford so it’s not a unique situation and it’s not really about value of luxury.

[@billiexluxury]

Thank you for your comment. You mustn’t have watched the entire video.

[@tereza5211]

I really like your video. But I don't understand why you would like to buy handbags for many thousands of dollars before replacing your t-shirt full of holes. If you want to look sophisticated, you only need well taken care off garments with good quality materials. Washed, steamed and obviously not ripped or full of holes. If you have children, I would definitively focus on investments. For myself I safe/invest 70% of my income and the 30% go to necessities, then fun money of experiences, clothes etc. Then are you prepared for any emergencies,? If there is no power for 3 weeks do you have enough food, water, cash, emergency lights heating/cooling etc to for your family. Things like that should go first, then savings/investments and luxury is a cherry on the top 🙂

[@billiexluxury]

How funny. My shirt is from Ena Pelly and it came with holes that’s the style 😂

[@billiexluxury]

And you obviously didn’t watch the entire video..

[@tereza5211]

@@billiexluxury I did watch the entire video, that's why I said I liked it. Why would anybody want to spend their hard earn money on clothes with holes? I don't understand. To look like a homeless person? What has happened to the world 😅

[@billiexluxury]

Each to their own

[@asiansapphire]

sounds like jealousy to me. why are their chanels ur problem? dont watch luxury chanel lol

[@billiexluxury]

I watch luxury channels because I like watching review videos. I own plenty of luxury items I’m definitely not jealous of anyone else’s collection.

[@terrig2222]

@@asiansapphire I work in luxury fashion and we all have see that business is not how it used to be too .

[@RichPoorFashion]

I love wearing fakes. The only real thing I wear from a designer is perfume and that's only because a decent dupe of it just doesn't exist. My fake bags and shoes look awesome and hold up. And I smell fabulous. I have more appreciation for the overall package and how I look and smell day to day than whether or not my look comes from a boutique.

[@billiexluxury]

I don’t support fakes

[@TutsiJagger]

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