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Chewbacca · 17 June 2015, 12:48 PM

http://themuse.jezebel.com/rich-peop...sse-1711674379

apparently designer bags had their 15 minutes....

but, i'll keep wearing my rolex.

link courtesy kinja.

Laszlo · 17 June 2015, 01:24 PM

Interesting article.

GradyPhilpott · 17 June 2015, 01:45 PM

I've always thought that those logo accessories were the apotheosis of tacky.

Maybe good taste is making a comeback.

Relyt · 17 June 2015, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I've always thought that those logo accessories were the apotheosis of tacky.

Maybe good taste is making a comeback.

And "dreams becoming a reality."

I can't tell you how good it feels to have purchased to Rolex watches in 2 months. Granted, it will be many more before I do it again (maybe?), but true and fine craftsmanship will never be outmatched.

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FiftyTwoEighty · 17 June 2015, 01:55 PM

I've always been a fan of less is more.

bdex75 · 17 June 2015, 02:07 PM

I think that designer handbags/leather goods and luxury watches are purchased for very similar reasons. At least in my house they are. I can buy a Rolex watch, enjoy it for several years and get most of my money back if I decide to sell it. My wife can buy a LV hand bag, enjoy it for several years and if she decides to sell it, get most of her money back.

To me enjoyment is the primary motivation and value retention is secondary.

Every time that I go into Saks and wander past the LV or Chanel areas there is always people shopping in there and I see lots of LV shopping bags around the mall.

I think that the classics will always be classics and command premium prices if properly cared for.

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Hairdude1 · 17 June 2015, 02:16 PM

There goes my thought for a LV strap for my 116718!!!

Rock · 17 June 2015, 05:29 PM

I have always avoided trendy items with big brand names plastered all over them.
If the quality of the item doesn't speak for itself it's not worth having.
That said, lots of people feel they need a brand name to speak for them and that seems unlikely to change, so the trendy brands are pretty safe.

Andad · 17 June 2015, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I've always thought that those logo accessories were the apotheosis of tacky.

Maybe good taste is making a comeback.

Ap..app...apott..?

Nope..I got nuttin'

Abdullah71601 · 17 June 2015, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I've always thought that those logo accessories were the apotheosis of tacky.

Maybe good taste is making a comeback.

"the elevation or exaltation of a person to the rank of a god."

God of tacky?

Ferdelious · 18 June 2015, 12:03 AM

I have never bought into luxury fashion brands. I keep my wardrobe pretty simple and for me it's all about fit. The only thing I could see spending some money on is a decent suit and dress shoes but I don't wear those often.

How much better is the leather on a $2,000 Chanel handbag over something that is $100-200?

GB-man · 18 June 2015, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ferdelious

I have never bought into luxury fashion brands. I keep my wardrobe pretty simple and for me it's all about fit. The only thing I could see spending some money on is a decent suit and dress shoes but I don't wear those often.

How much better is the leather on a $2,000 Chanel handbag over something that is $100-200?

Unless you bought the 200 bag in an open air market in Florence, much much better. Still largely paying for brand but no question they use higher end leathers.

GB-man · 18 June 2015, 01:24 AM

In terms of the article, I think this is old news. The expensive bags at LV aren't covered in LV logos. Although I think the LV monogram will always be in style, I find it's often a LV buyers first purchase then they move on to the unbranded lines.

Ferdelious · 18 June 2015, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB-man

Unless you bought the 200 bag in an open air market in Florence, much much better. Still largely paying for brand but no question they use higher end leathers.

Come on, its cow skin!

GradyPhilpott · 18 June 2015, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Ap..app...apott..?

Nope..I got nuttin'

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

"the elevation or exaltation of a person to the rank of a god."

God of tacky?

Here ya go, gents.

Definition of APOTHEOSIS

1: elevation to divine status : deification

2: the perfect example : quintessence <this is the literary apotheosis of the shaggy dog story — Thomas Sutcliffe>

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apotheosis

gulfstream69xr7 · 18 June 2015, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB-man

Unless you bought the 200 bag in an open air market in Florence, much much better. Still largely paying for brand but no question they use higher end leathers.

My wife bought three handbags for 100 Euro at the seaside market in Ventimiglia.

They have held up as well as anything she has from Channel, LV or Kors.

Tha Baron · 18 June 2015, 04:49 AM

Yeah, I was in a Chipotle yesterday and saw this lady with a huge LV bag that was custom painted with palm trees or some shit... She also had an LV iphone cover that she was waving about hoping people noticed it I assume. Also wearing her D&G sunglasses indoors. Normally, I would think to myself "is all that genuine product?" but my brain went instead to just "Yep, that's trashy."

17 June 2015, 12:48 PM	#1
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	Say it aint so! Could watches be next? http://themuse.jezebel.com/rich-peop...sse-1711674379 apparently designer bags had their 15 minutes.... but, i'll keep wearing my rolex. link courtesy kinja.

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bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	I think that designer handbags/leather goods and luxury watches are purchased for very similar reasons. At least in my house they are. I can buy a Rolex watch, enjoy it for several years and get most of my money back if I decide to sell it. My wife can buy a LV hand bag, enjoy it for several years and if she decides to sell it, get most of her money back. To me enjoyment is the primary motivation and value retention is secondary. Every time that I go into Saks and wander past the LV or Chanel areas there is always people shopping in there and I see lots of LV shopping bags around the mall. I think that the classics will always be classics and command premium prices if properly cared for. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,688	I have always avoided trendy items with big brand names plastered all over them. If the quality of the item doesn't speak for itself it's not worth having. That said, lots of people feel they need a brand name to speak for them and that seems unlikely to change, so the trendy brands are pretty safe. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

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Ferdelious 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Matt Location: Tampa, FL Watch: Hulk/SD4K/SeaQ/P39 Posts: 3,181	I have never bought into luxury fashion brands. I keep my wardrobe pretty simple and for me it's all about fit. The only thing I could see spending some money on is a decent suit and dress shoes but I don't wear those often. How much better is the leather on a $2,000 Chanel handbag over something that is $100-200? __________________ Why is it, "A penny for your thoughts," but, "you have to put your two cents in?" Somebody's making a penny.

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GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,898	In terms of the article, I think this is old news. The expensive bags at LV aren't covered in LV logos. Although I think the LV monogram will always be in style, I find it's often a LV buyers first purchase then they move on to the unbranded lines.

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Tha Baron "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Middle West Posts: 1,075	Yeah, I was in a Chipotle yesterday and saw this lady with a huge LV bag that was custom painted with palm trees or some shit... She also had an LV iphone cover that she was waving about hoping people noticed it I assume. Also wearing her D&G sunglasses indoors. Normally, I would think to myself "is all that genuine product?" but my brain went instead to just "Yep, that's trashy." Last edited by Tha Baron; 18 June 2015 at 04:55 AM.. Reason: grammar

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