Do you think it makes sense to pay thousands of dollars for a handbag? Let me know what you think in the comments below.

@Jessica-fw4lm

9 ай бұрын

👎👎👎👎

@dapperlygrungy3189

8 ай бұрын

NO! I can only justify one or two bags as a treat. Used them and abused them and they only treat yourself to one or two the next time around, but to collect these grocery bags made of leather and slap on a monogram and pay thousands is insanely crazy.

@Prague4Introverts

8 ай бұрын

Spending thousands of euros on a bag that's mass produced and so well known that counterfeits are practically as good as the original seems to me as the height of stupidity. Local brands, local artists, good quality, fair price and no logos. That's what I buy.

@sanvo3864

8 ай бұрын

Absolutely not!

@jsetennis

8 ай бұрын

Definitely not.

When I was 25, I sat myself down and wrote out my core values that I wanted to live by. Number three was, " don't make rich people/companies even more rich. " Everyone has their own kink. Mine is seeing my money in my accounts but I love to see others find and enjoy their own kink. Paying more than $200 for a bag...not my kink.

@Jessica-fw4lm

9 ай бұрын

Same here💯

@jgalt5002

9 ай бұрын

200 no dear over 2000 for a luxury brand

@Jessica-fw4lm

9 ай бұрын

@@jgalt5002 hmmm

@AJohnson0325

8 ай бұрын

It’s very important to have core values to guide your decision making. For me, I don’t like being wasteful and being reasonably frugal is important to me. Also modesty and not showing off is a good trait to have. Anything with a big logo is a no for me. I’ll spend more if I see the value and it is built to last but I won’t buy junk I don’t need and I won’t pay for a fashion brand name like gucci or Louis Vuitton.

@LittleRayofSunshine69750

8 ай бұрын

@@jgalt5002re-read the comment

Luxury bags are no longer exclusive, everybody carrying on the street. I rather pay for a good quality leather bag now, brand no longer matter.

@adriennethiery5432

8 ай бұрын

Yes! I can’t walk more than 10 blocks without seeing a Birkin in most major cities, and not more than 3 without seeing Chanel. “Handbag collector” is really pr spin for “I consume mass produced overpriced bags”

@Swee889

8 ай бұрын

@@adriennethiery5432 Mass production overprice indeed

"We all love ourselves more than other people, but care more about their opinions than our own." - Marcus Aurelius

I've never purchased a "luxury" bag. I prefer a unique quality bag at a reasonable price. To me that is real luxury.

@juliettakahashi6348

8 ай бұрын

Amen to that. I do the same.

Why do guys buy BMW, Mecedes or Ferrari, when Honda does the same service - ride you from spot A to spot B.

@andrearace1168

8 ай бұрын

Respect 🙏

@Viviano_Magami

8 ай бұрын

Exactly.. its a transportation so you dont have to walk

@VidraDeArgint

7 ай бұрын

Ding ding ding, mysogynism in action. Women paying for luxury are perceived as ridiculous, men paying for luxury are perceived as “classy”.

@user-bj9td5ge5i

5 ай бұрын

i think ferrari are so different with usual Honda (city) car😂😂

@newschannel856

4 ай бұрын

But Honda doesn’t go 205 miles per hour

This reminds me of a former colleague of mine. I had noticed that she had started working lovertime more than usual. I thought she had a vital need for extra money. Until, in the course of an informal chat, she let it slip that she "needed" the extra money to pay for a luxury Hermès hand bag. Overworking herself out, spending less time home with her family, to pay for a handbag??!! That's so ridiculous and void, I never looked at her the same way afterwards.

@cecee3480

8 ай бұрын

Oh that’s sad and embarrassing

@laurab9518

8 ай бұрын

I’m working extra to afford dental veneers next year without cutting into savings

@babycakes8514

8 ай бұрын

I don't do luxury shopping, but your comment is wrong! Most people are in debt to pay for luxury shopping habits but at least your colleague *worked* extra to pay for her bag rather.

@jenhen1791

8 ай бұрын

That is ridiculous and sad. How much TIME and physical and emotional energy she also pay for that bag! And if she is missing out on time with family and friends, for a darn bag, that's very unfortunate.

@jenhen1791

8 ай бұрын

​@@babycakes8514 her comment is "wrong"? Oh my, are you the comment judge? She was expressing her personal views, she said nothing offensive, so her comment is perfect.

Having never had the means to spend thousands on bags, I have instead become a collector of vintage bags where the price point I set at under 300 pounds or about 400 dollars each and have an enormous amount of fun hunting up new-to-me items. This way, I think, you get closer to the real value of the item rather than hyper-inflated prices based on name and/or fashionability. Beauty and fine craftsmanship come at many price-points and truly well-made items are a joy to own and use.

@slavicaminic2742

9 ай бұрын

@@Jessica-fw4lm There is nothing wrong with buying a vintage handbag. I’ve had quite a few in my younger years. They were cool as hell! I felt great carrying them, and they brought me joy. Especially knowing that I didn’t spend an exorbitant amount of money on them. It’s sad that you would call somebody sick. Look in the mirror before you do such a thing.

@jenhen1791

8 ай бұрын

​@@Jessica-fw4lm no, she is not "sick". But your judgmental attitude is very crude. She's not a criminal, for her it's also a hobby, and there is fun having a collection of something you appreciate. She isn't asking you to pay her bills, nope. She's not a criminal, lol. So why the harsh response? 5:22

@emiw2500

7 ай бұрын

Where do you find them?

@mariebenovil3540

6 ай бұрын

I stick with Dooney & Burke and Coach! 😳

Luxury is like a paintings 🖼 sometimes it's ugly with cheap materials but it's sold for millions . Some people need to validate themselves through things .

@Jessica-fw4lm

9 ай бұрын

Correct is right ❤❤

@cmg25

8 ай бұрын

And apparently even that is a racket 😂

If you have the money, why shouldn’t you buy what you want? You earned your money and you have the right to spend it on whatever you want.

@druidriley3163

9 ай бұрын

"If you have the money" being the operative phrase. Most people don't.

@Jessica-fw4lm

9 ай бұрын

Spend on whatever you need.🎉

@marylhere

9 ай бұрын

I’m thinking those who truly “earn” their money aren’t throwing it away on overpriced handbags with someone else’s name on them.

@Jessica-fw4lm

9 ай бұрын

@@marylhere you go girl🔆🔅

@xnnlinsan3100

8 ай бұрын

​@@marylhere😂😂😂😂😂... "with someone else's name on them" so true

Marketing is a powerful tool that has convinced consumers that what we buy is indicative of our self worth. The more luxury you own, the more inheriently valuable you are. I find there are some who have a genuine love for luxury brand designs, but most are buying into a lifestyle and image that has been upheld as superior to any other. You're buying to be apart of a brand and what it represents in our society.

@claraisnotmebutilikeit

9 ай бұрын

Yes and some people do look down on others who wear non designer brand. They become part of the marketing without being paid

@perspectiveofme

9 ай бұрын

YES! We define our status in the society through our belongings. And, even though i adore designer items, I find this situation utterly disturbing.

@LittleMissDeeDee

9 ай бұрын

@@claraisnotmebutilikeit Exactly. People who wear designer brands that are logo heavy are paying marketers IMO. You're essentially paying to advertise the brand, that's personally why when I do buy luxury, I steer clear from logos, as I will not be advertising for free lol!

@idaranwa4370

9 ай бұрын

I think it also depends on where you are located. I live in a little town in the middle of Ohio. Nobody around here is wearing expensive designer items. You will stand out for sure. So it comes down to you bought this expensive item for yourself because nobody else cares around here.

@spiritcreek9813

8 ай бұрын

Moldy old money won’t touch this stuff with a ten foot pole. They go for classic design that will last. Or spend their money on on sporting pursuits.

In today’s world the last thing I want is to be targeted as wealthy! Targeted is the key word!

I can tell how much the bag is really worth even without cutting it apart. And there are so many amazing handbags even below 100$, much better than these expensive brands. That’s crazy to spend so much and think you became somewhat more classy even though the actual bag looks cheap.

@claudiaschmidt3708

5 ай бұрын

Which brands are amazing?

Tanner Leatherstein's perspectives garner my utmost respect. However, when he appraises a bag at $20, it appears he overlooks several crucial aspects. These include the expenses associated with store upkeep, advertising, and logistics, which involves the transportation of goods from one location to another. Most significantly, he disregards the inherent cost of design. While I concur that designer handbags can often be exorbitantly priced, it's important to acknowledge that the value of design necessitates a certain premium.

@aBirdAndHisBoy

6 ай бұрын

YES, THANK YOU.

I agree 💯 people care about about image and status.

I know people that can barely afford rent that pay thousands for a bag. That’s how I know they are mentally ill. Major self esteem issues.

@Jessica-fw4lm

9 ай бұрын

💯

@Tes7000

8 ай бұрын

Kim Zolciak is in foreclosure and fighting with her husband over selling off her collection of designer bags that she probably spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on over the years. Name brand fashions isn't their only issue, but she certainly fits in this discussion.

@aBirdAndHisBoy

6 ай бұрын

Actually appraising someone as mentally ill is wrong. Maybe they actually love the craftsmanship and durability of designer bags. Who are you to judge?

Let's leave the luxury brands to the rich people. Most of their business actually comes from the average people; And yet these brands exclude them. After getting your money, they make a run for it. 🙂

You are only considering the hard cost of leather and hardware, but you forgot the soft cost of design, craft, and inspiration of each unique handbag. Yes, if you are just looking for utility then any leather bag will do, but if you want something that is beautiful and unique from each designer, then there is no comparison. Also you should not buy these bag if you cannot afford them, I didn't really have designer bag until my student loans were paid off, I bought my first home, saved decently for retirement, then had discrepancy income to buy nicer thing. Before that I was using utility over luxury.

@mtngrl5859

8 ай бұрын

The word is discretionary income, not discrepancy.

I'm subscribed to Tanner too and he confirmed for me what I already knew was true, that these 'luxury' designer brands many times have over 1000% mark up. People don't buy these bags mainly for the quality, but mainly because of the societal conditioning we have been programmed to believe these logos give us some sort of prestige and status. I love that you are making alternative perspective videos like this to open people's perspective.

The most expensive bag I own is a second hand LV speedy 25. The only reason I bought it was because it was a “dream” bag from when I was a kid and thought these sort of purchases would be some sort of marker that I’d left behind an impoverished childhood. It wasn’t. Funny thing is that I rarely use it because it makes me feel a bit pretentious and the opening is really small. I do like natural leather goods for the durability and do shop brands for reliability of quality, but I tend to buy more affordable brands like Dooney and Bourke or Coach and even then I shop used and also downsized to just four bags total (large tote, small messenger, one satchel and one shoulder). I’d never pay thousands of dollars on a handbag or anything for that matter except a car.

There is no link between the manufacturing cost (materials + labour) and the price, which also includes a huge amount of other costs such as concept design, marketing, store overheads, headquarter costs, advertising, transport/logistic, sponsorships/endorsement, and - more importantly - profit, which is based on how desirable the bag is, and that’s clearly where the brand takes advantage of the desirability they have developed in the hearts and mind of the consumer. Albeit quit a far-fetched comparison, trying to link the price of a designer bag to the cost of its components is like trying to link a painting/statue or other art piece to the cost of the materials used to produce that piece of art. Would you ever say a Picasso is only worth the cost of the canvas and paint? Of course I’m not suggesting a Prada bag is a piece of art, but there’s a lot more to it than a a piece of leather and a few bits of hardware.

@aBirdAndHisBoy

6 ай бұрын

YES, THANK YOU.

People with money don't really care about the price. Simple rule is, if you can't afford it, forget it.

@perspectiveofme

9 ай бұрын

That's the sad truth.

@snaggledaggle7027

8 ай бұрын

​@@perspectiveofmeWhy a 'sad' truth? Designer labels are meant for those who can afford it. As poster said, if you can't afford it, don't buy it. Plenty of other good quality brands that the average wage earner could buy.

If you are an average person and everyone knows you are not rich, having a bag like this is really silly because everyone knows your credit card is maxed now and there is no way you can afford that.

Yes, the rush wears off quickly…that is why I switched to unique used bags…or cute grocery bags….

@druidriley3163

9 ай бұрын

Exactly. The rush wears off and the designer has a new bag for next season and the cycle starts all over again.

@blythegirl4348

Ай бұрын

You are funny! I agree with you 100%!

I’ll admit that I’ve never gone above the Coach/Dooney price range for a bag. I like a quirky bag, but a classic Coach leather bag is so well made that I have one that’s at least 30 years old. I just have never been able to justify spending more than about $250 for a handbag. Of course, I’ve made up for it with my large Harvey’s collection. 😅

@nightreader1264

7 ай бұрын

I only have 1 Dooney & Bourke that was bought new- the rest were used. I still pull out that Dooney at Christmas time. Same with Coach- 80 percent of mine are used. Best purses ever.

$20 is merely the cost of the raw materials. The TOTAL cost of making the bag is then marked up for retail so they can turn a profit. Hermès Birkin bags are double hand-stitched over 20+ hours, hence the high prices. I agree that machine stitched Chanel, Gucci, and LV are overpriced, but Hermès is the only brand worth the price.

I like nice handbags and buy what I can afford-not the prices shown here. The one thing that I hate is having the designer/company’s name/logo visible on the outside of the bag. I have no desire to display what I paid for it.

Watching Tanners videos has really changed my mind on luxury. It’s because of his videos I sold my YSL and Gucci bags. I’ll stick my to Coach and Rebecca Minkoff bags👜

There are years of craftsmanship behind top brands.

@4gma59

9 ай бұрын

Oh, really? And which ''top brands'' boast that craftsmanship? What actually defines that craftsmanship?

@ericbemmerly6653

9 ай бұрын

Yeah right. Keep telling yourself that.

I’d pay for its craftsmanship and the long history perfecting the brand like Goyard.

@totesgene

9 ай бұрын

Exactly. It’s nothing to do with status or image. 😊

Luxury fashion is great example of the difference between knowledge and information. Companies operate on the knowledge that people want to FEEL better than others and use information such as average income to set their “aspirational” pricing. Consumers see celebrities (who didn’t pay for anything) associated with brands, commercials that reinforce emotional attachment to the idea of success and luxury and even after knowing they’ve been duped, still proceed to part with their hard earned cash. Ipso facto, luxury is the biggest form of widespread emotional manipulation outside of religion. Oh and I lived in China. I saw it all.

Why do most companies (even expensive ones) use edge paint for the seams? It always seems to crack :(. Even if it’s a gorgeous bag and nice leather, edge paint is such a turnoff

@juliaagrippina917

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Edge paint looks so tacky and cheap too..

If you want to spend $10k on a handbag or any designer label item...do so and luv it. It's not for me.

I have a relatively substantial collaboration of luxury bags, 98% of them I bought on the second-hand market and paid below retail, especially my Chanel bags. Yes, I want the brand name for a few reasons, but mostly because I love the polished, elegant look of them and it doesn't come instead of traveling, emergency savings, or retirement savings so why not?

@mina0398

9 ай бұрын

Do you think Chanel bags are a great investment? I’ve been thinking of purchasing Birkin for investment reasons. For personal usage I aim for brands such as apc or aspinal London (mid luxury bags) to balance the quality and cost of goods.

@reutgadmish1835

9 ай бұрын

@mina0398 I think that Hermes is a much better investment than Chanel. The pre-loved market is filled with Chanel bags, and it's not selling as much as Hermes Birkin, Kelly or Constence

@amsinthemitten

9 ай бұрын

@@reutgadmish1835 Do we think that's because Hermes bags cost double in the resale market?

@reutgadmish1835

9 ай бұрын

@amsinthemitten9791 yes, because their bags are not as easy to get as Chanel and even though Chanel and Hermes are at the same price point (new in store), Hermes quality is a million times better than Chanel

@nikita5662

9 ай бұрын

Why not buy a land instead if you just want it as investment? Most of these bags needs a lot of maintenance. Needs to be constantly polish and they ain't cheap and versatile. A scratch of these bags will greatly reduce the value. So it's really pathetic for people to think they are great investment

I have never felt handbags were something to spend an exorbitant amount of money on.

I don’t buy them for image or status. I buy them because they are beautiful. I love the LV monogram, Gucci GG web, and Dior oblique. I’ve carried plain bags for so long and I love bags with beautiful patterns on them.

@Restless318

9 ай бұрын

thank you for this

@no.reply_

9 ай бұрын

Same, since my early teens fashion and design has always been enjoyable for me seeing what a new creative director is going to do is exciting, learning about the materials and history is fun

@VidraDeArgint

7 ай бұрын

I don’t even own luxury handbags, the most I have is Furla and Longchamp but the people saying you can find bags looking like the Lady Dior for example for 200 dollars are crazy, please point me to that brand lol because I will buy it right now!

You are being obtuse, just it cost a brand $200 to make doesn't mean that's all the costs associated with selling the bag, you have to pay transportation, import fees, advertising, rent, employees salaries, electricity, packaging costs, warehouses, etc all those costs gotta be factored in aswell

Great video! I liked the editing and the clear voice! It does bring up a good topic. And there are other things to consider when talking about this topic, overall as already discussed, it comes down to marketing and advertising their products. People buy into the hype and the status because of what these brands represent.

@barbarasmith7432

9 ай бұрын

You also get exclusivity, because a much smaller number of these bags are made. So, you don't see everyone carrying the same bag.

Well, you don't if you are "Old Money". Standing joke is the "secretary with a credit card bag" ..... LV canvas monogram. Just buy a really top quality leather bag which will last you. If you are paying more than £500 .... Think hard .... Are you paying for the name and not the quality? Same goes for clothing ...... Why would you pay thousands for a designer blazer when you can go to a tailor and have one custom made for you for around a quarter of the price! You won't to look yourself and not a clone. The only bag which I own and all my friends also have is a canvas Longchamp. Everything stays dry and you can throw it in the boot with dogs, down on the grass, stuff the M&S quick dinner shop in, or carry your papers safely.

@mooshway2000

9 ай бұрын

Indeed. I know old money and here in the UK they'll often wear clothes that are literally falling apart they're so old- most of these bags would be considered very, very vulgar.

Most people dress in brands to impress others and make others believe they are rich, whether they are indeed rich or not. But I don’t because even if I dressed with the most expensive head to toe attire no one would believe I’m rich thanks to stereotypes and social discrimination. So why bother?

I don't "want to feel better than anyone else". I want what I pay for and I don't pay for names.

Everyone has the thing they choose to spend money on. If you can afford it without going into debt then go for it. No different than spending money on expensive coffee everyday, expensive clothing, any type of collection, travel, dining out, jewelry, etc. if the quality is there the bag or wallet will last for years and years.

I was able to get a connection for beautiful leathers, so I made a collection of clutches. They sold, for $75-$300. So, I put out another collection and another. Ended up on tv, and in all the top boutiques on the island. Then, I added shoes, I would buy plain pumps and paint art on them. They also sold like hot cakes. That was back in 1999-2000. Many will buy freely because they understand that money is fluid. What a trip it has been. Don’t ask. 😉🥂

I thought I was clicking on a Tanner Leatherstein video. I guess that’s what happens when you’re not wearing your glasses.😆 I’m not into luxury anything. It’s not my style. If that’s your style, cool. People should be able to spend their money by their rules. IMO, as long as you’re not going into debt to buy luxury items, go for it.

Same with clothes and shoes. Many people paying for brands and not so much about the quality.

I hate seeing this kind of video, like when they claim, 'Oh, this bag only costs $20, but they sell it for a thousand dollars, and you've been scammed.' This theory is so baseless and uneducated. Price doesn't solely reflect production costs; it includes everything from marketing expenses, rent, employee salaries, public relations, runway shows, and other costs. Let's put it this way: why don't you try making a bag like that, go through all the same steps they do, and sell it for $20? How about that? Please, let's be realistic

@tresean1

9 ай бұрын

I agree. Notice he hasn't ripped apart a Birkin or Kelly? Because he knows how valuable they are!!!

@corinatralala2556

9 ай бұрын

​@tresean1 I don't think it's in his budget to cut open a Hermès bag haha. But I do agree, $20 isn't realistic whatsoever

@tresean1

9 ай бұрын

@@corinatralala2556 haha that's my point. If he deems these designer bags so "not worth the cost", why not just slice open a Birkin. Hahaha

@Danionme

9 ай бұрын

@@tresean1 He attempts to seek attention and leverages his audience to gain something. Perhaps he is saving up for Hermes products, haha. However, people should awaken to the reality that luxury products are not accessible to everyone.

@tresean1

9 ай бұрын

@@Danionme yeah I think he's trying to push an agenda that doesn't really exist. Inevitably someone will buy an S-Class Mercedes because they truly want it and they can't afford it, someone will buy diamonds because they prefer the long-term value of diamonds versus cubic zirconias. That's just the way the world goes. And as you said, luxury isn't attainable for everyone, so while I do believe that people should not base their reality on that, I do think it's okay to make that your goal to get something if you really work hard for it.

Coach all the way. Well made, cute styles, lasts forever

Let's not forget that the standards at LV, Chanel etc for making a bag is tip top. Sure there's not 2000$ worth of leather but craftsmanship is unbeaten.

@VidraDeArgint

7 ай бұрын

Yeah, it seems to me Tanner Leatherstein is underestimating labor cost because these brands do work with the best of the best. And he isn’t considering the design part, they employ famous designers. It seems like he’s comparing two paintings and saying they are the same, one is painted by a local artist, one by a world renowned artist… of course the second one is going to be more expensive, OF COURSE you are paying for prestige, duh! Also, if he could please point out cheap brands making bags that look like the Lady Dior or the Classic flap, please do because I haven’t seen them.

@yolysantana7525

7 ай бұрын

@@VidraDeArginti thinks he’s giving just a rough estimate based on his knowledge however he always clarifies you are paying as well for the name of the brand which that brand worked hard to build and he acknowledges that. I think there are a ton of smaller brands and vendors selling very nice leather bags w beautiful designs the problem is many people aren’t always looking for it. None the the less I feel like his videos made me start looking at other brands and options. But whatever a person chooses to spend their hard earned money on is just fine and especially if they love their purchase .

It makes sense to pay for quality and craftsmanship, not some vague "symbol of status." Why would you pay incredible amount of money for mediocre quality, when you could get something that is made incredibly well for a fraction of a price. To me, it makes much more sense to biast with something well madewith a price tag that wont break a bank.

I truly think people should be allowed to do whatever they want with the money the have earned (that doesn't apply to corrupt politicians because is usually not their money). However feels like today's generation are far easier to convince they need something when they actually really don't. Because of that I applaud influencers that are trying to change that frame of mind with the young. I'm pretty old and on my way out but have hope kids will change things. For their own benefit. Great video.

What counts is quality and beauty, you can have both of those without paying thousands of dollars. 5:24

I blame social media for this kind of need for self-worth more than what it used to be years prior for social media, because all the celebrities,influencers,KZreadber’s, etc. have triggered today’s society anxiety into wanting and buying shit they don’t need. Don’t be fooled, it’s all marketing illusions.

I only by my bags secondhand at this point and honestly for never for than $100… The luxury world is one I have very mixed feelings about and I’m not sure if I agree about it being something that builds your confidence and identity. Maybe temporarily but our true value is intrinsic and no item will ever add anything to a person. That just can’t be the way I perceive myself and others, it seems like such a costly and surface way to build one’s identity. That’s not to judge but only what I feel in my bones.

As long as the material was acquired sustainably and the craftsman was paid fairly, I think it is understandable that luxury bags cost as much as they do. Luxury industry keeps alive the craftsman that produce goods by hand and prevent the demise of leather worksmanship. I do agree that we put too much weight on wearing the "it" bag of the season, why don't we focus instead on appreciating lesser known brands that produce just as well in terms of worksmanship, instead of fancy marketing?

@fatisummer9106

9 ай бұрын

Why do you think that good quality bags that cost around $300to$500 don't paid their craftsman,and I don't want break ur bubbles but most lux brands factories are in in China and Bangladesh and Indian so , cheap labor LOL

@mtngrl5859

8 ай бұрын

@@fatisummer9106 Exactly. One can find hand made leather purses in countries that will verify strong labor practices, but these are not luxury brands.

@gusmonster59

8 ай бұрын

Most of those luxury bags use the cheapest crap they can find to make their bags. They are assembled in places that are 'sweatshops'. I have no clue what sustainable leather would be since it comes from cows, sheep, pigs, etc. and most places buy that from slaughter houses or from hunters. Since you can always 'grow' those animals , I suppose it would be considered 'sustainable'. Cotton for fabric would be also, except that a lot of these bag don't use cotton fabric, they use polyester, a blend or some other awful synthetic fabric. No bag or pair of shoes, even if it is made from sustainably acquired materials is worth 5K. Never.

@mellinsomnia1

8 ай бұрын

Not a single designer brand pays their workers fairly. The craftsman for any of these brands doesn't get over €1700 a month. That's right, one bag costs more than the work of this person for a whole month. And this is in Europe, as one small percentage of the bags is made in Europe. The rest of them are made in China mostly. Now, if they're underpaying craftsmen in Europe, what do you think they do to those in China?

@mtngrl5859

8 ай бұрын

@@mellinsomnia1 That's shocking how poorly paid a craftsman is paid in Europe. I pay my housecleaner $30/hour and she can't even speak my language. If someone in China has a Master's Degree they make less than $1,000/month. So people working on bags likely around $200-400/month.

I want a quality leather bag that will hold up to use and be functional for my needs. I have never been a big handbag collector, especially designer labels. I have a variety of bags - some leather, some vintage, some cloth, some bamboo. Each serves a different purpose or use depending on what my needs are. I’m quite happy to never spend thousands on a designer bag. If I do buy designer it is maybe a clothing item and it is always from resale. Even clothing has to fit into my needs and lifestyle. Labels don’t impress me. Quality and classic style does.

That’s why i prefer mid range or quiet luxury bag.. 1st is the quality with the fraction of the cost of the luxury designer bags, 2nd is the affordability and 3rd is supporting the new and emerging brand that deserves to be in the market

As the well-known wisdom in my country says, “you are greeted by your clothes, but seen off by your mind”. In my country, if you want to work with higher rank society members, you have to have a certain price look. You even won't pass facecontrol in some places.

I opt out for a mid tier luxury brand and not regret it. I will not be reselling any of my bags and don’t want to be paranoid when using it. 2,000$ for the bag is insane.

you all are missing the idea of how businesses are run. There are several costs a business has to cover to make a profit. labor, material, equipment, selling/marketing, logistics, shipping, people compensation. I'm not saying that these brands are not making an insane amount of profit, but it's not as easy as "the material of $x, the labor is $ y, and therefore you are overpaying by sales price - x - y". The formula is far more complicated. If you went with a mom and pop bag maker, those costs are most probably minimal so they can afford to charge a small mark-up; making them much cheaper.

@druidriley3163

9 ай бұрын

Yet they're the ones spending on marketing. How about throttling back on flooding the market with advertisement? Be as exclusive with their marketing as they are with their products?

Some designs are art, for that you cannot compare it to a random bag with no creative thought into the design. But i agree, bags that are easy to dupe or copy are not really worth as much money the luxury houses are charging. I begin to think that luxury is dead, the brands are scopping in money before the replica and dupe market overtake everything and gen Z who does not care take over the planet or something else become luxury example space travel.

@perspectiveofme

9 ай бұрын

I like your perspective on seeing designs as art, and i agree with you on it to an extend. In fact, you gave me a video idea! So, thanks for that. Regarding luxury brands...I personally started to lean towards modern designer brands that are perhaps less known but deliver in quality. And I believe my channel reflects on this shift in mind. So, keep on watching! :)

@Me-td1vi

9 ай бұрын

Most designs are awful art. Reality!

You're buying the brand, that's what you're paying for. Everyone knows that. People like luxury items for the cache of displaying it to impress others as it is also a status symbol of wealth and economic status, not necessarily social status. The rest of us buy knockoffs, 2nd hand or just no-name real leather bags and call it a day.

Only wealthy people purchase designer bags. Why? Because they can afford to. Another reason … they want to demonstrate how affluent they are. I can not comprehend buying a handbag with a logo on it. Seems tacky to me.

It is irrational to pay thousands of dollars for an item that costs significantly less to manufacture. Cost does not equal value. Our society has placed a high value on handbags, coupled with the artificial decrease in supply, voila, people want the items more. I view Hermes handbags as an investment.

I often get complemented on what i am wearing. I then wonder to myself should i tell that person i purchased that item or items from a local chatity shop? I get to recycle pre loved clothes and if i am feeling creative i will give then extra life with new buttons ,something extra trim or a slight re fashioning. I get a one of a kind piece, and the world is a better place with less in landfill.

@mtngrl5859

8 ай бұрын

No, just thank them politely. They gave you a compliment, own it and move on with your life.

when u go to the restaurant, you also use this logic? base price on raw ingredients

though i understand the point of designer bag prices being mostly just hype i don't think the cost of labour was really assested correctly in your video. i am of course talking only of the bags actually hand made in EUROPE, not China or even the US. the social cost of labour is so much higher here and a bag really made totally by hand would take hundreds of work hours. it's so much quicker to rip it apart than make it. add the cost of design, selling apparatus, company administration, ateliers and shops, marketing etc. an object's price is never just it's production cost. a bag retailing for a few hundred dollars is made in China, with the quality of a chinese product. still, i would allways go for an unknown but high quality italian brand for good workmanship, high quality leather and a bag not everyone and their mother has.

@perspectiveofme

9 ай бұрын

I agree, there are lots more nuances to the issue that I didn't/couldn't include in this video simply because I did not have the data to refer. But yes, cost of labour, transportation etc. should also be taken into consideration of course.

@nikita5662

9 ай бұрын

After all the shipment, adeversiing etc, it is still way way overpriced.

@nobodykno

9 ай бұрын

I saw a documentary some time ago, that the bags were indeed made in Europe, but using basically immigrant slave labor from Africa or China. So there's that.

I buy what’s a good value at the time so I have bought many handbags for that, this moment I am buying jewelry.

Regardless of how much it should truly cost, I can't speak about other designer bags... but no bag is worth thousands than a Birkin... because it is not just a bag... it is an investment.

@sparker7768

8 ай бұрын

😳 🤭😂🤣😅😶

I never bought a luxury price item. Our parents taught us the value of money and ro save and invest for future. We were told to live within our means and not buy what we can't afford.

I am not crazy about owning Luxury Bags because I hate to be a slave to wanting to own an "IT" bag and be looked upon as wealthy. I do not want to be defined by what i own and i frankly do not want to own a bag that costs so much i grimace anytime its surface looks scratched or someone mishandles it.

I feel like for a multimillionaire spending a couple of thousand pounds on a handbag isn’t that big of a deal. However the problem is when average people like you and I, living in average homes, driving average cars are buying them to look like the rich. Not everyone is wealthy and that’s okay.

I'm sorry but the Birken bag looks like a granny bag.

Same as car brands

why do we ? i do not period .

There’s pre loved bags everyone. If you do want a luxury feel in your life you can buy used ones an some of them look really new an hardly worn. Not to mention the vintage bags were made better then now days of how they make the bags.

To be honest, I always loved the Chanel bag, the original one. But I have become turned off of it and mostly it's not even their fault. I see that bag on most of the reality tv shows I watch, and I see all these videos on people buying them that they kind of became basic for me, not special. Same with the Birkin bag but I am not attracted to that bag at all. I think the vintage Chanel bags are gorgeous, but I hear nowadays their quality is not near as good. I also hear that some high-end brands are actually made in China but because they are designed in Italy and the label is from Italy, they can actually claim it's made in Italy. Lots of that info going around. This doesn't apply to the vintage bags of course.

@cj222100

8 ай бұрын

I can understand that, I think sometimes when you see something over & over, it's like you still think it's beautiful, but are kind of tired of seeing it. For me, & it's not a bag, but it was the Cartier Love bracelet. Still think they're gorgeous, but it was like I was just seeing them over & over, & influencers wearing whole stacks if them. It somehow seemed less special

Guys need to educate themselves to spot a woman with one and NEVER get involved with them.

Makes no sense to pay thousands of dollars for a bag. I hate conspicuous logos! They are tacky in the extreme. The quality on luxury bags is going down and the prices are skyrocketing. I buy from small brands or have something made for me. I have control over the quality and get a nice stylish and practical handbag that can be used for years. My grandchildren will probably inherit them.

Luxury goods such as watches have risen 400-500% in about the last 20 years. They gauged the market potential around the year 2000 and appears they were correct. Rolex, LVMH and Apple (largely from the iPhone) have become rich. 👀

We can help in this by not valuing ourselves or others by their bags. At a local leather shop we can have a bag that is exactly what we want not what they want us to like. If I don't have my retirement and emergency fund and all else in order this seems meaningless. Pandemic hit and many were selling bags as discounts to get by. It is not for me. That said having one maybe two that you buy, maintain and then resell or trade in makes sense. However there are materials that a lighter, more durable than leather so I have sold off most of my leather bags.

I buy Coach when it's on sale. I could never afford to purchase more expensive bags. I have decided that at the age of 60 I have enough bags to last the rest of my life and I don't need to purchase any more. I do like to change them out according to the season and what color I am wearing. When I travel I carry a plain nylon bag that cost less than $75. I also buy the Coach bags that have the logo somewhere on the bag but it's very small so mostly likely nobody would even know it's from Coach.

All I can say is YOU DO YOU! I'm pro happiness. U want that get it tiger!

Please tell me where to find a good quality leather bag that costs $20. Thanks!

Ummm ok, what is new here? Everyone knows luxury goods are overpriced. But price is one thing, and value is totally another thing. I think price and value are not used appropriately in this video without the point. And finally, why people see value in SOME lux stuff - bags being the most common, is because they are good investments. And they are of the best quality of all lux products. One bag bought 10 years ago can be valued more today, you can sell it and earn money. They are NEVER valued less. That is the point. Oh... and they (leather bags) las FOREVER.

@miayoung7474

9 ай бұрын

I don't know about them being a good investment i got most of my designer bags on consignment so i paid a lot less then the original value of the bag..I guess it depends on the brand.

@fernandacampestrini89

9 ай бұрын

The return investment is an exception, not the rule. I’m not against buying whatever makes you happy and you can afford, but we should not deny reality. The vast majority of luxury items lose their value and are not investments.

@simulacrum.ad.nauseam

9 ай бұрын

@@fernandacampestrini89 I did not say anything about “the vast majority of luxury items”. Actually, I did even wrote SOME. All capital letters. And I elaborated what SOME.

@mooshway2000

9 ай бұрын

Not an investment- watch some videos about what defines an investment.

@simulacrum.ad.nauseam

9 ай бұрын

@@mooshway2000 “not an investment” is your opinion or some definition you didn’t care to elaborate on? Maybe you should go watch some videos on what is a logical textual conversation?

Chasing status.

Emporers new clothes, fools will believe the hype

Its not also luxury, because of Tanner I don’t want to buy cheap bags anymore which is made of PU leather aka fake leather that will crust and torn after time.. Im now more conscious on the material made plus quality and price point. He really now became influencer, influenced us to be knowledgeable when it comes to leather.

No…. Back in the early aughts I paid $600+ for 35 cm Birkin dupes…. Loved them….. now they are worth nothing and I am now buying nice handbags that I can afford …. I do have some older Bottegas that I bought when I worked at I Magnin in the 80’s but I don’t ever buy logos like LV

I would never pay for a luxury bag with a logo. I learned from my grandmother when she cut off the identifying charms on a designer bag. I asked her why she was destroying the logo. She replied, "They are not paying me to do their advertising for them!" I hop online and find "inspired by" leather bags used and get good quality for a very modest price. So, I'm both too cheap and too proud to pay for logos!

Most ppl hate companies keep make this luxury bag just to earn more money themselves but they don’t know by selling that price, they able to create more job, from the ppl who actually make it, fabric maker, director and crew who make the ads and many more others, not simply making rich even rich.

@anewlife5846

7 ай бұрын

Not true, just visit their workshops and warehouses, labourers are deprived of even basic amenities like safety gloves and boots while harvesting leather with dangerous machines.

If we have half a brain we don't. Waste of money

I believe Luxury goods make us all feel special. despite that we shell out THOUSNDS on em. I know its the brand and logo that we pay for but if we feel special holding the bag/ owning the goods then its all what matters. But were all smart and beautiful people so we deserve to feel that level of love ❤

@Jana-kx4fv

9 ай бұрын

I hate to break it to you, but you're simply trying to cope the fact that you fell victim to brands too.

@dapperlygrungy3189

9 ай бұрын

@@Jana-kx4fv I agree, but would you apply these not-worth-the-price designer bags to designer sneakers too. I spent $1070 on a pair of Prada Downtown sneakers. It doesn't compare in quality and in leather to the Nike Jordan's where the leather feels synthetic. I realize $1070 is a lot of money and I know the Prada sneakers I bought is not worth its $1070 price tag, but trust me, I can't find anything as nice for $200-$600. It seems the clean design, craftsmanship and quality of leather is in contrast to other brands with a lower price point.

@davidglodoski2525

9 ай бұрын

@@Jana-kx4fvIam yes 😊 but if I could go back I would of stopped at buyinh just two bags.

@k.s.k.7721

9 ай бұрын

Sorry, but NO. "luxury goods" only point out how stupid it is to spend money on something so ridiculous. If I put more than $20 into a LEATHER bag, I know I've wasted money that could go to something much more useful and permanent. I paid $50,000 to have my roof and porch rebuilt and new custom gutters installed. THAT was a worthwhile purchase. Spending exorbitant amounts of money on a leather sack to carry my stuff in is nonsense. "Smart and beautiful people" do not deserve anything more than the general population - and a bag can't buy a "level of love". It only shows how insecure and shallow the owner is - that they truly believe carrying a certain type of sack makes them special.

@annie-sc

8 ай бұрын

Smart? 😂

Guess I'm an outlier. I couldn't care less about luxury, I'm just here to try to figure out why others do. Luxury's boring AF, honestly.

Consumers and conneuseurs of different taste has standards that differs from one another, most important are features, numerous set of Quality as well as performing standards for many lifetime years. It is also years of expertise in bringing light to every aspect and perspective about lifestyle.

What do you think about sustainable products, eco-friendly? The more tough a product the more harmful it is to the environment. Please answer i

No it isn’t… and the more people talk about it maybe one day more people realise that … especially considering negative impact on people when they get head to head with customers service and the fact that these brands do not value us the same… one time purchase and if you have issues they will even try to make it like you bought a fake or even gaslight you in to believing that occasionally using it will damage it that mich …

Does the price really matter? I’m an avid Chanel collector and I would never let numbers deter me from procuring what I love I’ve bought 11 Chanel bags since the price increase and honestly I don’t feel contrite about it

some designer clothing bags are made in factories were , the faux fake versions r made .

Chanel advent calendar made me never want to purchase from them... I will not change my mind.

You can hold your stuff in a pillowcase. Buying expensive bags is plain stupid.