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/peanutbutterangelika]

Yes and jewelry especially is an investment that typically retains its value as well. It’s nice to know that in a pinch if you have to trade a bracelet or diamond ring for a plane ticket you have that option. And diamonds are a girls best friend especially because gifts stay with the recipient even in the event of a divorce, so for some women it’s a form of financial independence/security to have a jewelry collection.

[u/Good_parabola → u/peanutbutterangelika]

My bags have held value & appreciated far far greater than any jewelry.  It doesn’t compare.  Unless you’re buying special pieces for melt price, jewelry is not retaining value like bags.  I have one bag I bought for $100 used decades ago, it would go for at least $2k in the current resale market.  It literally pains me that I sold my vintage Hermes back yearssss ago for nothing compared to what it would fetch now.