I want to know what you think of luxury. What is luxury to you? How would you describe it? Let’s discuss in the comments below!

My luxury moving forward will be using what I have.

I had the pleasure of being in Paris, France this past summer and finding the Atelier Auguste boutique in Le Marais district. I met the two brothers behind the brand and learned how the brand came to be. I was immediately drawn to, and purchased, the medium size Marley bag in smoothe black leather with gold hardware. The shoulder strap was a bit too long for my size, and they happily took it into their workshop and added 3 more holes to the shoulder strap so that I could adjust it easily to the length that suited me. Since bringing it home to Toronto (Ontario, Canada), and wearing it multiple times, it has remained as luxurious and elegant as the moment I saw it in the boutique. True luxury is in the materials and craftsmanship, and this bag exudes that.

@zakistar

6 ай бұрын

exactly

@isabelaprovenza

5 ай бұрын

I also had the pleasure of meeting the brothers last week visiting the Ateliers Auguste store. All the purses are so light yet so luxurious I ended up purchasing 3 of their bags. And they also offered to make the extra hole on the strap so the length was perfect. I’m so happy with the experience. 100% will go back ❤

To me luxury means: the best natural fiber/materials, high-quality construction, longe-lasting functionality and an elegant restraint in design.

I'm a big fan of Michael Kors. I have bags from him that I'm still using after 10 years, and they still look great! The Michael, Michael Kors line is also a great value. I think Hermes, although beautiful, would not be something I'm interested in anymore since I found out that you have to make a quota and practically beg them to take your money. Ridiculous

Luxury and brand names are like ART. You should buy what your eyes love, what matches your taste, what is quality but never buy a piece just because of its brand name, unless you are in the retail business and it is an investment. The most valuable pieces will stay in your closet if you did not get attracted to them when you were out shopping..

I’ve been following Auguste for a while now and from a fellow leather artisan, I have a ton of respect for their brand and products!

A bag can include silver tone metal hardware and still be luxury. It will depend on the user's preference. There's palladium, platinum, rhodium, among others that are deemed precious metals.

@kurisuchan07

6 ай бұрын

But not worth it when spending 10,000 on a bag

@kalinnaslay

6 ай бұрын

@kurisuchan07 not necessarily. I seen people buy certain bags that come in gold hardware and have had really low resale. It depends how coveted or hyped the bag is. Remember, gold hardware gives the antique or old money look but silver tone gives off a younger, much modern vibe to the accessory.

@duchess_of_petty9323

6 ай бұрын

I’m a silver lover. Gold doesn’t go well with my skin tone. My Chanel has silver hardware and if I bought it again, I’d still do silver

@melaniesander9605

6 ай бұрын

Same. I only wear silver because of my cool skin tone. Yet so many brands only do golden hardware, which is such a bummer...

@4gma59

6 ай бұрын

No gold hardware for me. I hate yellow gold.

I only want things that are high quality, with a great reputation. If they aren’t as ubiquitous as other brands.. even better

Just letting KZread know that this channel is gold! Love it here!

@perspectiveofme

6 ай бұрын

Oh my... thank you so much, such comments keep me motivated!

You’re heaven sent! I discovered new brands because of your channel. ❤

@perspectiveofme

6 ай бұрын

You just made my day! So glad to hear that ❤

I just buy something simple and cute.

Thx for the knowledge, please keep posting not so famous brands but sell really good quality bags or clothes.

@perspectiveofme

6 ай бұрын

I'll definitely keep doing that, thank you! 🥰

In the late 90's my mom bought me a Kenneth Cole bag that was heavily discounted due to the department store, Bullock's, going out of business. I used it everyday for about 3 years, then I got tired of it and put it away and forgot about it, unless I happened upon it while looking for something else. I never got rid of it as I still liked it. It's one of the few bags I've kept for so long. I recently took it to a leather repair shop to see if it might benefit from some professional care. The lady told me it was actually in very good shape (I've tried to keep it in good condition while I stored it away) and as it was real lambskin (something I didn't realize), it just needed a gentle conditioning that could be done at home.

I love your videos, please keep talking about different brands.

Luxury is high quality pieces, good materials, great stitching, great customer service. I laugh at the so called high end luxury where people bend over backwards to get mediocre stuff for way too much money and crappy treatment.

Never was a fan of luxury brands. However, in recent years, i got a little beside myself. My first bag is a little over 10 years old its been fabulous. It has a bit of aging ...(maybe it's just dirt) But so far i have not had any issues. The quality downcast and price surge is an ongoin thing for a long time and yes that very unfortunate

Can you do a video on men’s luxury! Like what you think are good quality men’s items from select brands.

Luxury are advanced products made with better materials and new benefits that put the price up and only the people with money can afford it. No plastic shit with a logo...

Seriously thinking of buying this brand and a few others you’ve recommended. I’ve been eyeing the Celine Triumph (sp) bag but it is so expensive. I think this is the alternative.

I DETEST yellow gold hardware. Absolutely hate it. I only wear white gold, and it's soooo difficult to find a brand that offers silver-toned hardware/trim. So this is, unfortunately, a deal breaker for me. "Luxury'' isn't even a word I care about or look for in my bags. I want QUALITY and good value for my money. When I think of ''luxury'' I think of high maintenance, and I have no interest in that. My things serve me, I don't serve my things.

@s.fernandes7560

4 ай бұрын

Ateliers Auguste have some silver toned hardware ones. I have a grey mini monceau one. Hardware is minimal

@4gma59

4 ай бұрын

@@s.fernandes7560 Thank you much! I'll check out the website! 🙂

I love Loewe. The products are well made and the staff is friendly. I love that they have classically subdued as well as really quirky stuffs.

London Fog isn't considered a luxury company but it does have a mystic behind it. The first time I bought their winter coat was about twenty years ago. Every so often people have asked me about it because the edges around the brown coat have a slight black hue to it. It goes around all the edges of the pocket, the collar, etc.. People love the look and actually think that was part of the design when it's not. It's just normal wear and tear. I bring this up because the term "grow old gracefully" is rarely used when it comes to cloths nowadays. A slight imperfection and suddenly it becomes the latest donation to Goodwill. Which is sad. Because there is something reassuring about seeing someone wearing older designs. There is a shared history which isn't spoken but acknowledged when the wearer is given a second secret glance.

@kimberlyperrotis8962

6 ай бұрын

True! love my old London Fog raincoats, but the quality has really decreased. It seems they have phased our their trench coats now, it’s a shame, it’s the only thing I ever bought from them.🙂

I like leather, and price, but the designs are so generic or copy cat. Is it the the only clasp in the world? So many brands already have box bags with similar clasp.

I have decided not to buy any more bags but to tread lightly on the world.

i refuse to buy from these so-called-luxury stores/houses prices went up quality way down also i cant do the logo's anymore i feel it is loud gaudy however to each their own

My Talbot store in Kingston Pennsylvania treat you like royalty

...and rain is pouring in corners of the bag hhh

@deborahcurtis1385

6 ай бұрын

I've got a vintage Celine bag that has the old monogram very subtle and canvas with a zipper along the top which is curved a bit like an Alma but the leather has been treated. It is a classic and need to wear it more now it's summer in Australia. The clean lines no slouchiness sets it apart and it looks great with denim and white or blue cotton dresses etc.. It also has a shoulder strap. it's great.

I have one coach bag and the quality is amazing

@perspectiveofme

6 ай бұрын

Oh, I love Coach!!

Is this the regular size or the mini marly? thank you

@perspectiveofme

5 ай бұрын

It's the regular size!

@missemarie1

5 ай бұрын

@@perspectiveofme thank you for the reply!! its beautiful!

A lot of the bags are already sold out. Nothing luxurious about that. Someone needs to go to yhe Venetian countryside and tell those layabouts to get back to work.

Designers should make luxury non-leather bags.

@KanezaMac

6 ай бұрын

They do. They make canvas

@Z369.

5 ай бұрын

Apart from LV Damier, others have logos all over. @@KanezaMac

Guibert another mid price Parisian store has excellent quality bags.

I will not buy these brands, including the popular Polene. I rather use the luxury ones I already have and not get new ones.

@tippytoe1250

4 ай бұрын

That’s what I have done. Use what I already have. I also bought a few Coach and Kate Spade bags at the outlets for when I don’t want to worry about carrying my luxury bag. These bags such as Polene is considered expensive to me now that I am no longer desensitized by the Chanel prices.