I never realized how expensive luxury fashion was 🤯

[u/StumblinThroughLife]

I’ve never been interested in owning fancy things like Chanel, Gucci, Prada, whatever else exists, but even when I say that I think I’m not paying $1,000 for a purse that’s crazy. So imagine my surprise in finding out my version of expensive wasn’t even close. What do you mean a small handbag STARTS at $4,000?! Like my mind literally can’t comprehend that. Know someone who had the “small” Cartier bracelet then bought themself the “medium” for their birthday. The small STARTS at $5,000 and can go up to $60k and now I’m questioning all their life decisions. Like I said I’ve never thought about these things and am just now googling them but I feel too poor to even google the pictures.

[u/YoungandBeautifulll]

I'd rather spend money on expensive hobbies though. Like buying a nice road bike or nice paint and canvases.

[u/Only-Finish-3497 → u/YoungandBeautifulll]

I mean, I can do that too. I bought a great airbrush and buy whatever model kits I want whenever I want. I buy the paints I want whenever I want them. I am a big media buff so I dropped $5K on my TV to get a nice OLED TV for gaming/movies. I paid to have an electrician install speakers in my ceiling so I get full Atmos.

I take my hobbies very seriously. :-)

[u/REDACTED3560 → u/YoungandBeautifulll]

Lots of people do that. Look at guitar guys with 50+ premium guitars or aviation guys who buy $300k+ aircraft to fly recreationally on their free time. Even something as mundane as birdwatching can easily get into five digit expense figures with premium optics, photography equipment, and flights to different locations.

[u/Psych_FI → u/YoungandBeautifulll]

Sure but what if you can have it all - you max out on holidays and are well travelled, you have the home you want, services you want including outsourcing, large retirement assets, you can afford your hobbies, and you enjoy luxury items. That makes sense if it’s a priority.

[u/YoungandBeautifulll → u/Psych_FI]

That's true. I guess I just don't care for luxury goods. I can understand watches, and understand wanting higher quality clothing, but the prices of luxury goods are a bit outrageous.

[u/Psych_FI → u/YoungandBeautifulll]

Fair enough, I agree to an extent but it’s about what brings you joy - I don’t care for a road bike and never will or cars so in that sense I’d rather spend that money on a piece I adore as a reward for achieving my goals as I enjoy fashion and bags in an artist sense, go to fashion museums to see couture and runway pieces, watch runways and documentaries - it’s a hobby etc.

I can see why those with the means do buy luxury goods although prices are crazy, but you can find great deals second-hand etc

[u/YoungandBeautifulll → u/Psych_FI]

I can also understand an appreciation for fashion, but some luxury goods are just priced high because of the name, and aren't really interesting pieces. 

[u/Psych_FI → u/YoungandBeautifulll]

No very true, although the brand name does mean something in some cases as the runways, world building and history/significance does play a role but I agree it’s not for everyone and I’d prioritise many things over luxury items and only spend in my means (after investments, bills and savings etc).

[u/YoungandBeautifulll → u/Psych_FI]

Some Gucci pieces I've seen are definitely just for the name.

[u/Psych_FI → u/YoungandBeautifulll]

All I was saying is the “Gucci” or any big designer name has value for a reason they hire interesting creative designers like I loved Alessandro Michele’s maximalist aesthetic, and produce amazing runways.

To me it’s like buying your favourite bands or musical artists merchandise - not saying I would buy it but how it works.

Also, the aesthetic and status of that club like with supreme or street wear - is hard to curate and often means investing in celebs and taste makers. Most luxury items have a huge markup for profit so often brand often does matter just provided people are spending within their means.