Just buy products because you like it. Not for others people to judges! I don’t care if others ppl thinks I am rich or poor! If I like the design and quality then I buy it.
I love my Balmain and Moncler logo sweatshirts. Great comfort and quality! I really dont care what people think about the logos. Everything has logos these days.
Not to mention that Balenciaga destroyed its reputation with a really disturbing marketing campaign earlier this year. Badly done and I will not be surprised if the house eventually closes because of that campaign.
It’s only social media that cares. Its almost as if every influencer must say something about Balenciaga. Nobody cares in real life. I see people in Balenciaga clothing and leather goods every single week. In fact they just had a very successful fashion show with many A list celebrities in attendance and promoting their products. 🤷🏽♀️
@@myhubbyislouisvuitton4218 Balenciaga is trash. The only way celebrities and “ A list” like you said are promoting it it’s because they get paid millions or thousands to wear it….or attend the show
@@Aliceinparisofficial Your absolutely right but I didn’t want to bore anyone with the obvious since we all know all celebrities are provided with renumeration for PR.
I recall my great-aunt, who was a woman of means and lived in France for a while prior to World War II, saying that she would never wear anything with a logo. She very clear ly shared that she would never be a free walking advertisement for anyone.
The late #JoanRivers yelled similar on an ep of her FashionPolice *"What are they? A Walking Billboard??!"* right then & there I SAW Logos Differently!
Oak, then what would she do if it's cold out and she needs a good parka? Every worthwhile one will have logo on the shoulder. Its cute to have the trendy plain Aritzia ones, but they =arent going to keep you warm.
I ❤the coach brand but the company said they’d were removing themselves from the luxury sector I myself don’t like the “L” word because it’s over hyped and it makes people feel inferior to others whom don’t have the means to buy and it also acts as if every designer named as a luxury brand is made of unknown materials which makes it seems the consumers has a one of a kind, unlimited piece And we all know that “luxury “ as many call it can be bought anywhere and from anyone So let’s stop with that narrative and just say high quality It sounds better😏👌
I’m a coach girl myself and mostly bc even though it’s considered “luxury” it’s still affordable especially for the quality. $200 bags and I have a few I’ve had for over 10 years. I also noticed that the replicas/bootlegers dont seem to really sell well people who buy replicas are not into them anymore. And I’m glad bc when I see people with them more than likely it’s genuine.
@@QuirkyTJones Nothing can compare to the vintage 1970s/1980s Coach bags they are just as lux as my Hermes. Sadly there are many fake vintage Coach bags
I find it depressing that the goal is to look rich. Not to find the art, the inventiveness, or the innovation. Just look rich. It seems a hollow pursuit, and the death of art.
Agreed. Her aim is to look expensive, to look rich. Which is the same aim as the market she's critiquing. Guess I'll stick to my thrift shop ensembles.
When Alice stated that Phillippe Plein is considered "the King of Bad Taste", I almost fell over laughing. That was classic and describes the line perfectly!
I dont know. Do you really think Denma abuses kids? I agree the adds were in bad taste, but a lot of people going out of work doesnt seem like the right answer. Lately we have had too many peso witch-hunts. Bad taste adds, I agree they were terrible, but I dont think the kids in them were mistreated.
I got a Balenciaga bag for my bday from an especial person and I wear it, cute silver bag sorry but nothing I can do,l like the bag a lot but if people are going to hate me for that it’s ok as long as they stay away from me🫣❤
It’s a shame how some of the once glorious fashion brands and fashion houses have lost their way. Fashion Roadman, a fashion journalist, has a UA-cam video on why many luxury brands are a waste of money. He talks about brands being bought by conglomerates who are only interested in sales and have abandoned their roots of true luxury and class. I think that once a brand is no longer under the control of its originator or the family of its originator, it’s likely to fall victim to selling out.
Agree. Most recent case in the niche perfumery business - Killian 🙈 it was unique brand. Once this guy sold himself to Este Lauder conglomerate it became just another flashy-trashy maoney machine 🙄 even the old creations from 10 years ago nowadays smell so generic, that I have thrown them away 😭
All fashion houses have different styles. I love Gucci for example. She doesnt but I do. I always get Jackie bags. They are perfect. They balance perfectly.
I find videos like this hilarious. Before when most people didn’t care about luxury items Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci, Cartier, Van Cleef was all considered luxury because the “rich” were all see wearing it. Now that people are WORKING to make more money and are being INFLUENCED to buy these items and we have social media now it’s not luxury anymore. These items are actually more expensive now than they were years ago ie; my keep all from 2015 - $1400 now 2023 : 2200+ Every brand has their bread and butter and the rest are trendy to catch the consumer because at the end that’s what we are. 😊
Exactly. Now that regular people are able to afford these items it's cheap and tacky. Quiet luxury (which is just another fleeting trend) is just another form of elitism.
@@writerchic777 Folks like the person who created this video focus too much on trying to look rich, instead of trying to be rich. The irony of her video is she is trying to sell a new trend, "quiet luxury", which is often just overpriced basics without craftsmanship. A lot of these fashion houses still have great pieces.
I say just wear what makes you happy. No one should care what others think of your wardrobe. And I’m not trying to “look rich.” I’m not trying to get robbed.
@@Aliceinparisofficial I don’t wear logos either. I wear comfy sweatpants, jeans, t-shirts and sneakers. Looking rich and being rich are two different things. I know a multimillionaire who wears flip flops, jeans shorts, and t-shirts with holes in them. 😂
The so-called "quiet luxury" trend is currently overdone and overhyped. You can be well-dressed and classy all while wearing Louis Vuitton. Of course, not ALL head-to-toe Vuitton or head-to-toe of any label. That has never looked good on anyone. By the way, calling Vuitton "accessible" is a joke! It is still very expensive. And, finally, why would anyone care about looking "rich"? Isn't the point trying to look GOOD instead? End of rant.
LOL, I love it how you go after the Kardashians as "fashion not to follow" every time. The are responsible for all manners of distaste in this country. As the old adage goes, you can buy fashion but not style!
Actually the Kardashians do have style.They have a distinctive way of dressing that is about their personal style. They aren’t trying g to appeal to the quiet luxury people. Just be careful not to dislocate your shoulder patting yourself on the back there.
It’s too funny some middle class people “trying” to look rich with the quiet luxury trend while they are not that well-off in reality. The real rich people don’t care about any of this. Just wear what you love and feel comfortable with. Do not try to look rich if you are not 😂.
Back in the 90’s 20’s I loved Louis Vuitton now I love Tod’s, Loewe, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Loro Piana. I still have a couple LV bags I love and use occasionally.
I never thought of MK as luxury. Just as a good department store brand. I have some Michael Kors totes that I bought maybe 5-10 years ago. The quality for the price point used to be very good, especially on sale. I loved the inner pockets. Most of the bags aside from the logo-ed bags used to be genuine leather. I got some really nice bags back then that didn't scream Michael Kors. About a year ago I bought a logo-ed travel pouch like the one shown in this video to hold my passport, tickets, insurance papers, etc when I fly. The quality is decent but the strap was not leather, which was a disappointment, as my earlier logo-ed bags had lively leather trim.
Dear lady, Your comments fit perfectly well. But Not everyone is "old money" and some people surprisingly have bad taste. I would like to know why people should try too hard to look "old money" . Having a good taste and"gusto" is more than enough. Thank you. 💐
As a French person I’m in accordance with Alice. We have always preferred quiet luxury and while all of those French brands are still luxury, what makes it a no-no to us in France is that it became too commercial and everybody can have it. So we go to smaller and equally qualitative brands. Personally I don’t share the info either 😂
It’s so much less work and less expensive to be classically elegant. Which leads me to think people prefer to wear a garish style. It’s not for me, but live and let live.
I keep seeing people taking hits at LV lately. What gives? I am quite well to do, and could buy pretty much anything, and LV is a fav for me. I buy their bags and scarves mostly and these are what I typically use on a daily basis because they are functional and durable. Period. I don't typically go for obnoxious logos, but that is just my style. I buy the solid color pieces mostly. Never an issue with quality, ever, and I consider LV a good value compared to some other brands. The snobbery in recent videos I've been seeing lately, people who think they're better than others, is just sad.
The materials used are not good quality & like everything under the LVMH Brand they are not what they used to be sorry. The quality used to be impeccable (although not like Gucci did obvs Gucci were incredible quality. Not now though; maybe that's it.🙏🇬🇧
First I am too poor to spend that kind of money on those kinds of items plus not get paid for advertising their product. Next I have never been a logo person. I rather spend money on quality not name, nor something that lasts one season. I totally agree with your opinion.
You are so right about what you said about these brands, the outfits are absolutely hideous and horrible. I would much rather have something which is classy without the logo. You look classy all the time 🙂
I also do not like logos, with the exception of my LV vintage backpack. I especially like to use it in the fall when I wear a lot of brown, beige, and gold.
Wear whatever you like. I don’t like logos anymore but I love my LV neverfull bags - they are best workhorses and best practical tote bags ! Don’t care if it’s a tacky or bling middle class bag. I am middle class so whatever 😂
😂 As a typical South East Asian, I'll admit I love LV bags and have many of them, some in monogram and some in empreinte leather. So yeah 😅😅 we love LV.
True luxurious fabrics don't have brand names or logos. The price tag doesn't denote quality; it's the fabric that truly matters. For instance, wool is often associated with luxury and quality. The costliness lies not in the brand or logo, but in the fabric itself; what exemplifies luxury is Linen: Linen was a common fabric used for clothing. It was known for its durability and was often associated with purity and luxury. Wool was also commonly used for clothing and was associated with warmth and comfort. Silk: Though less common than linen and wool, silk is mentioned in the Bible as a luxurious fabric associated with wealth and royalty. Fine Twined Linen: This is a specific type of linen mentioned in the Bible, often used for priestly garments and associated with purity and sanctity. Fine Linen: Another type of linen mentioned, typically used for the clothing of wealthy individuals or ceremonial purposes.
I fully agree with this list. Even though I'll never be able to afford any products from these fashion houses, i wouldn't want to buy those tacky and flashy monograms! I even avoid buying anything from brands that have big logos and monograms on their products!
Itis good to get some tips and hear her views on the brand. But it is annoying to hear “If you want to look rich. Sophisticated and classy” I believe a lot of people want to have that classy and sophisticated look, BUT TO LOOK RICH? Lol you are wrong.So can you kindly drop that line please….. sounds so bad and you make fashion lover people, pretentious people!
Luxury is exclusive by definition… it is rare (so exclusive) which justifies the price. If it is not exclusive so nothing justifies the high price tag and it is not luxury any more. It is “premium” or marketing.
@@Aliceinparisofficial I don't think luxury is what it used to be. For me, it's like the difference between a Mercedes and a Maybach. Mercedes is still luxury, yes but a lot of people have and can afford it now, so it has ceased to be an exclusive car (depending on the class) but a Maybach is exclusive by definition since much fewer people have it nor can they afford it, and with that exclusivity comes added luxury. You can literally put a premium on anything these days by virtue of "perceived value" not "real value". I suppose that's the marketing game at the end of the day😢
I used my neverfull as a diaper bag for my kids and loved it. It’s still in perfect condition but I rarely carry it now since I don’t have to haul a survival kit around anymore. Will save it for my daughter since I bought it at the flagship store in Paris and it has a special lining.
Don’t feel guilty. At the end of the day: if you like it and can afford it, buy it and use it! It’s not one of LVs recent bags that although logoless, just look tacky and confused.
@@J_LOVES_ME I feel loke the bloggers are mad because of the cost of the bags. I will always carry my Lv! i LOVE IT. Alsi they are making me hate the "quiet luxury" trend . That will soon be a thing of the past.
I don’t do logo’s. Brands have to pay me first for advertising for them 😂 Logos look cheap. For people who want to appear rich. I don’t need to and I’m not. But logo’s are just giving me a big NO.
I'm not rich and I don't know anything about fashion, but one of the worst examples I can think of is Armani. Many years ago I used to think of Armani as high-end Italian fashion, like well tailored suits for businessmen. Now you see teenagers and wannabe gangsters running around in Armani.
I agree with everything you say, Alice. Those once great fashion houses were exploited and destroyed by greedy owners with no love for quality and true creativity. I can’t remember since when but I avoid “in your face” logo and form because I do not want to be associated with people who sport those vulgar items. Still, shoppers are queuing on the street to get in LV and Gucci, etc. So sad...
Excellent perspective...once the original designers died and the luxury brand was sold off they became commercial, poorly made and represented. The same as fashion magazines...once they put Hollywood Stars on their covers instead of models the fashion inside went downhill.
I am not rich at all, in fact right now, I am kinda poor, BUT, I still will never wear big loud logos, I have always been drawn to simple and classic clothes, it's all about the quality and design of the overall piece. I like black and simple. I have a vintage Delvaux bag, I bought it because the shape of the bag was simple and bold, the logo is pretty invisible, and that's how I like it!
I think the key is to embrace style over fashion. Embrace quality over 🏷️ labels and designer names! Honestly, I shop more for quality and I find that most vintage clothing is the way to go for me to get the classy look. I’m not concerned with visible logos. The idea is to “leave them guessing” about what “brand” you’re wearing. Let them focus on the style rather than the “label”.
Ok. Let me tell u the biggest secret. Really rich ppl dont wear all those full of logos stuffs. They have they own small private brands. Lets say- clothes and accessories are made specially for them by ppl they have chosen. and they are not those designers we all often see as super duper bla bla bla. So relax here everyone . lol
About 8 years ago I was working in jewelry sales , a group of young girls come in and ask if we sell the Kim Kardashian bangle bracelet ? I said pardon me ? To my knowledge the Kardashian clan does not make jewelry “ lol after asking a few more questions .. what they were describing was the Cartier love bangle …. I said in the future never confuse “ Cartier “ with Kardashian “
U do u..neverfull may not be luxury for u but for other people,buying neverfull is luxury to them.its just the social media.i know most people has it but it doesn’t mean its not classy.remember logo mania was a hit before and silent luxury was not that popular.well some do quite luxury are just pretending to look rich.I don’t have neverfull but do not judge people just because the trend changes.
Even if I could afford them, I wouldn't buy them 😂 I'm not even into fashion but even I can sense that they look like if they were crafted for the rich-wannabies.
I agree with most of this list. We have to look at LVMH as the catalyst to most of the decline of luxury brands. One key thing that I’d change is that I’d leave Michael Kors off the list as I don’t really think anyone except the ultra poor considers them to be luxury. Kors is one of the most common labels you’ll find in stores like TJ Maxx and Ross, etc. I’d have gone with Alexander McQueen or Supreme in that spot.
Luxury brands are made in China now, so they’re not really luxury are they? They just post their logo on it and people believe that they are paying good money for quality even though it’s crap. So show me a decent quality brand to spend my money on. Marc Jacobs, Calvin Klein is horrible. Betsey Johnson used to be good until Steve Madden took over. Let’s just face it. Everything is crap nowadays. I could find the same quality at Ross. And I’m not a fan of Ross. Nordstrom’s is just as bad. It’s all about quantity rather quality.
I feel the only reason it's considered cheap now is because people of a certain color can now afford it. It was considered high quality back then. Now since it's more accessible the value of it has now dropped. I say just wear what you like
Oh dear lord, what an amazing video. I am happy to say I wouldn't wear any of this. I do have some '70s Gucci and Vuitton that I got from my mother. Also, I don't wear other people's initials. Logos mean nothing to me (although I do like Celine). Thank you for doing this. It was so informative and entertaining, Alice. 😊
Thank you. The Celine logo is a little bit special inspired by the Arc de Triomphe and goes back to the 70s, draw by the founder herself. A lot of heritage. Celine is not streetwear yet and hopefully never.
I 'm pleased to have found you Alice, I thought exactly the same about many brands you have mentioned in your video, my opinion was exactly the same, cannot imagine myself wasting money on something which is not worth it like LV bags, it is so unwise to do it, really enjoyed your video,
I have and enjoy old LV bags. The quality is amazing. I can't speak to the new ones, mine are over 25 years old. Moschino, Dsquared, Michael Kors and Philip Pllein are not and have never been luxury. They are 'fashion'. I feel sad for Balenciaga. Mr. Cristobal is rolling in his grave right now over what is going on there. Appalling.
💯 Alice! Awesome video & thank you for speaking the truth. I know we all have different tastes, but flashy logos, clothes that are way too revealing & a lot of random bling (& any other pathetic attempts to get attention like $$ trash bag bags & decomposing shoes) scream new money and zero class (along with a big dose of stupidity in the cases of the shoes that look like you found them in a landfill!) I think a lot of these overpriced, tacky brands are laughing at, if not mocking, their consumers.
Liked and enjoyed the vlog. 😊 I buy what makes me happy not to show my pocket status. If people have an issue of whether I should or shouldn't be buying any of these items, oh well. It's my money after all and life is too short to worry about what others think. ...right. 😉 Let's just all have more peace and thankfulness as well as being more humble and kind. to one another. ❤
Hey Alice j'ai bien aimé ta vidéo. Qq conseils: entry se prononce "entri", commercial en anglais serait "common", Dsquared se dit disscouairde, sans prononcer le e final. Et remplace le mot "rich" par wealthy. Philipp Plein, "ei" en allemand se prononce comme "aïe". Bon courage et continue ton bon boulot !
i will continue to use my lv bags, shoes, other accessories of this brand as well as my gucci, prada, ysl, chanel, d&g, etc. i bought all those things because i like them and not bec. it is a trend.
Ah, I love your French accent! I will listen to many more of your vidéos just because of that :-) But it is sad that these brands have gone downhill. As for me, I search for less-popular brands that are exquisitely made in Europe, Canada, or the US. Either with discreet logos, or no visible logo. A small bottier in Paris for my shoes, a shop in the Rhone-Alps for knits, things like that. If it is top quality, that's all it needs to say. Money talks; wealth whispers.
When I was in the hospital there was a man in handcuffs being escorted out by the police. He was wearing one of those pajama like suits all covered in a Fendi or LV type logos, and I thought, how typical. Low class trying to be upper class.
I love Gucci. Their bags dont disappoint. And most Gucci things dont have logo. Although my favorite comfiest bad is a Guccissima bag. If people think Im trying to look rich, they can think what they like. Im not going to stop wearing what I like. In fact, Ive worn it so hard, Im going to have to get a new shoulder strap for it, so it has to go to the doctor. I'll never stop wearing it. I think its lucky.
I agree with everything but the thing is not everyones style and character is chic or sophisticated or classy not everyone wants to be quite luxury for example hip hop culture style . And many of the brands that you mentioned are meant for the younger crowd no 22 year old wants to look classy it considered as boring in their age. But overall Classy is just one way of style ! Otherwise we only would have classy style and everybody would look the same like robots . Thats why the quite luxury trend was not authentic and it looks fake .
What’s up with this trend of buying "quiet luxury"? My most complimented on pieces and outfits are not the most expensives, but the best translations of my personnal style. And those maisons you named do have a selection of quite beautiful and unique items !
I like this video because it is like a small info book about the most popular brands :) I don't think anyone can wear the runway pieces from Balenciaga in real life but I have a few simple items from this brand and they are of a very good quality and very comfortable. I am not a fan of 'in your face' logos and branding but I think everyone should wear what they like because if we would all dress the same it would be extremly boring :)
I'm obsessed with my LV toiletry pouch 26 and my Gucci ophidia pouch...Some logo items are beautiful. I believe it all depends what item it is and how it is style. An all black outfit with the LV logo pouch looks chic and a logo outfit head to toe will no doubt be too much. When it comes to fashion, people need to allow people to do whatever their 15:33 heart desires.. keep in mind we are all created to be different. Because you frown upon it, doesn't mean you categorize the one who rocks it. That's what makes it so interesting. A millionaire can rock a non logo expensive outfit and their attitude is tacky!
I actually like both Phillip Plein and Alexander McQueen. I have a soft spot for cleverly crafted items that might look cheap, but you can really see how much care went into making them. Like the Balmain shoppers.
I am not fashionable in any means and I can't even afford any of these piece. But I just felt better for myself watching this because I absolutely hate logos in clothes (except ysl, love it on bags), never liked the bulky, shiny and oversized clothes (love minimalist and basic styling) and don't get most celebs fashion. I thought I'm just really a boring, broke and no sense of fashion fella. But now I learned it's not just me.
Two things have been horrible for fashion: Kardashians and logos.
Ahahahahahah 😂 👍🏻💯
I have never watched the kardashians and probably never will.
And Bernard Arnault/LVMH.
Correct.
We should send this video to the Kardashians 😂
Just buy products because you like it. Not for others people to judges! I don’t care if others ppl thinks I am rich or poor! If I like the design and quality then I buy it.
That's right.
Exactly 👍
Yup
I love my Balmain and Moncler logo sweatshirts. Great comfort and quality! I really dont care what people think about the logos. Everything has logos these days.
I felt the same but whenever I wear my Chanel bag I literally get stares. You still have to be particular of where you wear your things
Not to mention that Balenciaga destroyed its reputation with a really disturbing marketing campaign earlier this year. Badly done and I will not be surprised if the house eventually closes because of that campaign.
It’s only social media that cares. Its almost as if every influencer must say something about Balenciaga. Nobody cares in real life. I see people in Balenciaga clothing and leather goods every single week. In fact they just had a very successful fashion show with many A list celebrities in attendance and promoting their products. 🤷🏽♀️
@@myhubbyislouisvuitton4218 Balenciaga is trash. The only way celebrities and “ A list” like you said are promoting it it’s because they get paid millions or thousands to wear it….or attend the show
@@Aliceinparisofficial Your absolutely right but I didn’t want to bore anyone with the obvious since we all know all celebrities are provided with renumeration for PR.
The fashion show was hysterical.
Thx for this video! Everything is true! Balenciaga,gor example is disaster and misery 🤢😖😖😖🤮🤮🤮🤮
I recall my great-aunt, who was a woman of means and lived in France for a while prior to World War II, saying that she would never wear anything with a logo. She very clear ly shared that she would never be a free walking advertisement for anyone.
I've been of this opinion since a HS friend showed up to class proudly sporting her DKNY t-shirt in the 80s.
@@tammelas3438 I can see it now.
That’s a lady with taste and class. She was right.
The late #JoanRivers yelled similar on an ep of her FashionPolice *"What are they? A Walking Billboard??!"* right then & there I SAW Logos Differently!
Oak, then what would she do if it's cold out and she needs a good parka? Every worthwhile one will have logo on the shoulder. Its cute to have the trendy plain Aritzia ones, but they =arent going to keep you warm.
Dont be offended but vintage Coach is very quiet luxury. Not everyone has one and not every bag is easy to find
I ❤the coach brand but the company said they’d were removing themselves from the luxury sector
I myself don’t like the “L” word because it’s over hyped and it makes people feel inferior to others whom don’t have the means to buy and it also acts as if every designer named as a luxury brand is made of unknown materials which makes it seems the consumers has a one of a kind, unlimited piece
And we all know that “luxury “ as many call it can be bought anywhere and from anyone
So let’s stop with that narrative and just say high quality
It sounds better😏👌
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 could've said it better
I still have it in my closet bag.
I’m a coach girl myself and mostly bc even though it’s considered “luxury” it’s still affordable especially for the quality. $200 bags and I have a few I’ve had for over 10 years. I also noticed that the replicas/bootlegers dont seem to really sell well people who buy replicas are not into them anymore. And I’m glad bc when I see people with them more than likely it’s genuine.
@@QuirkyTJones Nothing can compare to the vintage 1970s/1980s Coach bags they are just as lux as my Hermes. Sadly there are many fake vintage Coach bags
I find it depressing that the goal is to look rich. Not to find the art, the inventiveness, or the innovation. Just look rich. It seems a hollow pursuit, and the death of art.
Commercial art is still art. But it's not fine art. Actually, I think its more honest.
Agreed. Her aim is to look expensive, to look rich. Which is the same aim as the market she's critiquing. Guess I'll stick to my thrift shop ensembles.
When Alice stated that Phillippe Plein is considered "the King of Bad Taste", I almost fell over laughing. That was classic and describes the line perfectly!
I felt exactly the same way.
I’m disgusted that people are still supporting Balenciaga after they released the recent disturbing marketing campaign.
a lot of people are still wearing this brand. The whole aesthetic is so disturbing
I'm personally glad that people are wearing Balenciaga. It allows me to spot an idiot without having to actually speak to them first.
I dont know. Do you really think Denma abuses kids? I agree the adds were in bad taste, but a lot of people going out of work doesnt seem like the right answer. Lately we have had too many peso witch-hunts. Bad taste adds, I agree they were terrible, but I dont think the kids in them were mistreated.
I got a Balenciaga bag for my bday from an especial person and I wear it, cute silver bag sorry but nothing I can do,l like the bag a lot but if people are going to hate me for that it’s ok as long as they stay away from me🫣❤
@@beautybygoddessjeanette1793 No one will hate you. Its a strange situation.
It’s a shame how some of the once glorious fashion brands and fashion houses have lost their way. Fashion Roadman, a fashion journalist, has a UA-cam video on why many luxury brands are a waste of money. He talks about brands being bought by conglomerates who are only interested in sales and have abandoned their roots of true luxury and class. I think that once a brand is no longer under the control of its originator or the family of its originator, it’s likely to fall victim to selling out.
totally agree the more accessible the more "popular" it is the less luxury. Again luxury will be less and less about money or how expensive it is
Agree. Most recent case in the niche perfumery business - Killian 🙈 it was unique brand. Once this guy sold himself to Este Lauder conglomerate it became just another flashy-trashy maoney machine 🙄
even the old creations from 10 years ago nowadays smell so generic, that I have thrown them away 😭
@@happygoluckystar8069 killian was trashy bling-bling brand from the start tbh
All fashion houses have different styles. I love Gucci for example. She doesnt but I do. I always get Jackie bags. They are perfect. They balance perfectly.
I find videos like this hilarious. Before when most people didn’t care about luxury items Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci, Cartier, Van Cleef was all considered luxury because the “rich” were all see wearing it. Now that people are WORKING to make more money and are being INFLUENCED to buy these items and we have social media now it’s not luxury anymore.
These items are actually more expensive now than they were years ago ie; my keep all from 2015 - $1400 now 2023 : 2200+
Every brand has their bread and butter and the rest are trendy to catch the consumer because at the end that’s what we are. 😊
Exactly. Now that regular people are able to afford these items it's cheap and tacky. Quiet luxury (which is just another fleeting trend) is just another form of elitism.
@@writerchic777 Folks like the person who created this video focus too much on trying to look rich, instead of trying to be rich. The irony of her video is she is trying to sell a new trend, "quiet luxury", which is often just overpriced basics without craftsmanship. A lot of these fashion houses still have great pieces.
$20,000 at GUCCI = cheap
$20,000 at The Row = Rich
Meanwhile, WALMART SHOPPERS (by these standards) = SUPER RICH 🥴 Gotta love it 😂
Like a true French person, she was savage! The way she said "cheeap an tackyy" to all those designers sent me! 😂😂
@@silkbuttons I am thoroughly amused by her video. You should go elsewhere if you are not.
@@silkbuttonsWell, she is right. Go watch something else.🙄
She just says the truth 😊
I say just wear what makes you happy. No one should care what others think of your wardrobe. And I’m not trying to “look rich.” I’m not trying to get robbed.
more chance to get robbed and targeted by wearing logo hein
@@Aliceinparisofficial I don’t wear logos either. I wear comfy sweatpants, jeans, t-shirts and sneakers. Looking rich and being rich are two different things. I know a multimillionaire who wears flip flops, jeans shorts, and t-shirts with holes in them. 😂
@@Aliceinparisofficial Do you have any evidence to back that up?
The so-called "quiet luxury" trend is currently overdone and overhyped. You can be well-dressed and classy all while wearing Louis Vuitton. Of course, not ALL head-to-toe Vuitton or head-to-toe of any label. That has never looked good on anyone. By the way, calling Vuitton "accessible" is a joke! It is still very expensive. And, finally, why would anyone care about looking "rich"? Isn't the point trying to look GOOD instead? End of rant.
The only commentaire sensé of it all. Merci !
LOL, I love it how you go after the Kardashians as "fashion not to follow" every time. The are responsible for all manners of distaste in this country. As the old adage goes, you can buy fashion but not style!
Actually the Kardashians do have style.They have a distinctive way of dressing that is about their personal style. They aren’t trying g to appeal to the quiet luxury people. Just be careful not to dislocate your shoulder patting yourself on the back there.
@@emerybaybluesplus as shallon Lester says, gotta appreciate a family that transformed a blowjob into all that fortune. Geniuses.
It’s too funny some middle class people “trying” to look rich with the quiet luxury trend while they are not that well-off in reality. The real rich people don’t care about any of this.
Just wear what you love and feel comfortable with. Do not try to look rich if you are not 😂.
I don’t quite like the ideia of “Do this and do that to look rich”. I much rather prefer the idea of “How to dress smart and sophisticated”.
Back in the 90’s 20’s I loved Louis Vuitton now I love Tod’s, Loewe, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Loro Piana. I still have a couple LV bags I love and use occasionally.
I never thought of MK as luxury. Just as a good department store brand.
I have some Michael Kors totes that I bought maybe 5-10 years ago. The quality for the price point used to be very good, especially on sale. I loved the inner pockets. Most of the bags aside from the logo-ed bags used to be genuine leather. I got some really nice bags back then that didn't scream Michael Kors. About a year ago I bought a logo-ed travel pouch like the one shown in this video to hold my passport, tickets, insurance papers, etc when I fly. The quality is decent but the strap was not leather, which was a disappointment, as my earlier logo-ed bags had lively leather trim.
Dear lady,
Your comments fit perfectly well. But Not everyone is "old money" and some people surprisingly have bad taste.
I would like to know why people should try too hard to look "old money" . Having a good taste and"gusto" is more than enough. Thank you. 💐
This video implies poor people aren't capable of having good taste. How gauche.
Absolutely not. I said you can still make six figures and still having bad taste. It is not about how rich you can be
As a French person I’m in accordance with Alice. We have always preferred quiet luxury and while all of those French brands are still luxury, what makes it a no-no to us in France is that it became too commercial and everybody can have it. So we go to smaller and equally qualitative brands. Personally I don’t share the info either 😂
Truth is most people look cheap regardless
sad but true.
It’s so much less work and less expensive to be classically elegant.
Which leads me to think people prefer to wear a garish style. It’s not for me, but live and let live.
@@jori7398 I believe you are right on both counts.
I keep seeing people taking hits at LV lately. What gives? I am quite well to do, and could buy pretty much anything, and LV is a fav for me. I buy their bags and scarves mostly and these are what I typically use on a daily basis because they are functional and durable. Period. I don't typically go for obnoxious logos, but that is just my style. I buy the solid color pieces mostly. Never an issue with quality, ever, and I consider LV a good value compared to some other brands. The snobbery in recent videos I've been seeing lately, people who think they're better than others, is just sad.
Agree 👍
The materials used are not good quality & like everything under the LVMH Brand they are not what they used to be sorry. The quality used to be impeccable (although not like Gucci did obvs Gucci were incredible quality. Not now though; maybe that's it.🙏🇬🇧
A woman should not aspire to look rich, that is unclassy.
First I am too poor to spend that kind of money on those kinds of items plus not get paid for advertising their product. Next I have never been a logo person. I rather spend money on quality not name, nor something that lasts one season. I totally agree with your opinion.
You are so right about what you said about these brands, the outfits are absolutely hideous and horrible. I would much rather have something which is classy without the logo. You look classy all the time 🙂
What a fun video 😄. I’ll continue to buy what I love, and wear my $7,000 Louis Vuitton (covered with LV’s) with a smile. 😊. Damn, I’m trash 😂😂
I also do not like logos, with the exception of my LV vintage backpack. I especially like to use it in the fall when I wear a lot of brown, beige, and gold.
Sophistication all the time is boring. We need flashy and tacky stuff too.
Wear whatever you like. I don’t like logos anymore but I love my LV neverfull bags - they are best workhorses and best practical tote bags ! Don’t care if it’s a tacky or bling middle class bag. I am middle class so whatever 😂
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
Leonardo da Vinci
😂 As a typical South East Asian, I'll admit I love LV bags and have many of them, some in monogram and some in empreinte leather. So yeah 😅😅 we love LV.
True luxurious fabrics don't have brand names or logos.
The price tag doesn't denote quality; it's the fabric that truly matters. For instance, wool is often associated with luxury and quality.
The costliness lies not in the brand or logo, but in the fabric itself; what exemplifies luxury is Linen: Linen was a common fabric used for clothing. It was known for its durability and was often associated with purity and luxury.
Wool was also commonly used for clothing and was associated with warmth and comfort.
Silk: Though less common than linen and wool, silk is mentioned in the Bible as a luxurious fabric associated with wealth and royalty.
Fine Twined Linen: This is a specific type of linen mentioned in the Bible, often used for priestly garments and associated with purity and sanctity.
Fine Linen: Another type of linen mentioned, typically used for the clothing of wealthy individuals or ceremonial purposes.
I fully agree with this list.
Even though I'll never be able to afford any products from these fashion houses, i wouldn't want to buy those tacky and flashy monograms!
I even avoid buying anything from brands that have big logos and monograms on their products!
Itis good to get some tips and hear her views on the brand. But it is annoying to hear “If you want to look rich. Sophisticated and classy” I believe a lot of people want to have that classy and sophisticated look, BUT TO LOOK RICH? Lol you are wrong.So can you kindly drop that line please….. sounds so bad and you make fashion lover people, pretentious people!
There's a difference between exclusivity and luxury. Luxury is not always exclusive but you can't have exclusivity without luxury.
Luxury is exclusive by definition… it is rare (so exclusive) which justifies the price. If it is not exclusive so nothing justifies the high price tag and it is not luxury any more. It is “premium” or marketing.
@@Aliceinparisofficial I don't think luxury is what it used to be. For me, it's like the difference between a Mercedes and a Maybach. Mercedes is still luxury, yes but a lot of people have and can afford it now, so it has ceased to be an exclusive car (depending on the class) but a Maybach is exclusive by definition since much fewer people have it nor can they afford it, and with that exclusivity comes added luxury. You can literally put a premium on anything these days by virtue of "perceived value" not "real value". I suppose that's the marketing game at the end of the day😢
I’m guilty of having a LV Never Full. I’ve had it for years and the reason that I keep using it is because it’s never full lol
I used my neverfull as a diaper bag for my kids and loved it. It’s still in perfect condition but I rarely carry it now since I don’t have to haul a survival kit around anymore. Will save it for my daughter since I bought it at the flagship store in Paris and it has a special lining.
Don’t feel guilty. At the end of the day: if you like it and can afford it, buy it and use it! It’s not one of LVs recent bags that although logoless, just look tacky and confused.
I love Louis Vuitton. So durable. Will never stop wearing the canvas
Agree. LV is a smart purchase, and it's why they are so popular.
@@J_LOVES_ME I feel loke the bloggers are mad because of the cost of the bags. I will always carry my Lv! i LOVE IT. Alsi they are making me hate the "quiet luxury" trend . That will soon be a thing of the past.
I don’t do logo’s. Brands have to pay me first for advertising for them 😂
Logos look cheap. For people who want to appear rich. I don’t need to and I’m not. But logo’s are just giving me a big NO.
I'm not rich and I don't know anything about fashion, but one of the worst examples I can think of is Armani. Many years ago I used to think of Armani as high-end Italian fashion, like well tailored suits for businessmen. Now you see teenagers and wannabe gangsters running around in Armani.
Great video but you did not pronounce Moschino correctly.
Another great video! Spot on. Thanks Alice!
I agree with everything you say, Alice. Those once great fashion houses were exploited and destroyed by greedy owners with no love for quality and true creativity. I can’t remember since when but I avoid “in your face” logo and form because I do not want to be associated with people who sport those vulgar items. Still, shoppers are queuing on the street to get in LV and Gucci, etc. So sad...
Oh I’m SAD. I have a lot of LV monogram. All beautiful no speedy or never full. But I feel so foolish.
Wow... the content of your heart sounds tacky!
Excellent perspective...once the original designers died and the luxury brand was sold off they became commercial, poorly made and represented. The same as fashion magazines...once they put Hollywood Stars on their covers instead of models the fashion inside went downhill.
The YSL logo will remain one of the most beautiful and stylish logo's.
I am not rich at all, in fact right now, I am kinda poor, BUT, I still will never wear big loud logos, I have always been drawn to simple and classic clothes, it's all about the quality and design of the overall piece. I like black and simple. I have a vintage Delvaux bag, I bought it because the shape of the bag was simple and bold, the logo is pretty invisible, and that's how I like it!
I think the key is to embrace style over fashion. Embrace quality over 🏷️ labels and designer names! Honestly, I shop more for quality and I find that most vintage clothing is the way to go for me to get the classy look. I’m not concerned with visible logos. The idea is to “leave them guessing” about what “brand” you’re wearing. Let them focus on the style rather than the “label”.
I loved Bottega bags … beautiful leather and NO LOGOS 😊
Ok. Let me tell u the biggest secret. Really rich ppl dont wear all those full of logos stuffs. They have they own small private brands. Lets say- clothes and accessories are made specially for them by ppl they have chosen. and they are not those designers we all often see as super duper bla bla bla. So relax here everyone . lol
Well, we also can think the "no logos" and the "quiet luxury" is just a tendency... as everything in fashion.
About 8 years ago I was working in jewelry sales , a group of young girls come in and ask if we sell the Kim Kardashian bangle bracelet ? I said pardon me ? To my knowledge the Kardashian clan does not make jewelry “
lol after asking a few more questions .. what they were describing was the Cartier love bangle …. I said in the future never confuse “ Cartier “ with Kardashian “
Mos-kino
It’s just horrible to pronounce
@@Aliceinparisofficial Alice YES!
It isn´t that hard. You are a smart young woman, you can do it! 🐩🌻
@@suvikoivunen8752 but it sounds ugly. Lols! Of course, just speaking for myself. 🤭
How come? Does it bring up some associations in your language? However, it is the right way to pronounce it. Ask any Italian.
U do u..neverfull may not be luxury for u but for other people,buying neverfull is luxury to them.its just the social media.i know most people has it but it doesn’t mean its not classy.remember logo mania was a hit before and silent luxury was not that popular.well some do quite luxury are just pretending to look rich.I don’t have neverfull but do not judge people just because the trend changes.
But still, all those brands mentioned on the video are still very expensive and unaffordable for most of the population
Even if I could afford them, I wouldn't buy them 😂 I'm not even into fashion but even I can sense that they look like if they were crafted for the rich-wannabies.
I agree with most of this list. We have to look at LVMH as the catalyst to most of the decline of luxury brands. One key thing that I’d change is that I’d leave Michael Kors off the list as I don’t really think anyone except the ultra poor considers them to be luxury. Kors is one of the most common labels you’ll find in stores like TJ Maxx and Ross, etc. I’d have gone with Alexander McQueen or Supreme in that spot.
I have NEVER like the ‘Neverfull’ of Louis Vuitton.
I have always thought that it looked ‘tacky’. :::
Thank you so much for your honesty. If someone wants me to advertise their logos, they should pay me. I’m not going to pay them.
She absolutely told no lies in this video and I agree with her on every designer she spoke about ❤
It's totally up to you! Wear what you like.
Luxury brands are made in China now, so they’re not really luxury are they?
They just post their logo on it and people believe that they are paying good money for quality even though it’s crap.
So show me a decent quality brand to spend my money on.
Marc Jacobs, Calvin Klein is horrible.
Betsey Johnson used to be good until Steve Madden took over.
Let’s just face it. Everything is crap nowadays.
I could find the same quality at Ross.
And I’m not a fan of Ross.
Nordstrom’s is just as bad. It’s all about quantity rather quality.
Every brand with big logos makes you look cheap.
I feel the only reason it's considered cheap now is because people of a certain color can now afford it. It was considered high quality back then. Now since it's more accessible the value of it has now dropped. I say just wear what you like
That’s what it sounds like to me.
They do have a habit of cheapening any brand
Once a brand becomes "ghetto" it's over
why do we have to buy things to look rich we should buy things because not only they serve a practical purpose but they make us happy
Clear,concise so very true. Thank you for informative enjoyable videos.
I guess I will countinue to look cheap!
Oh dear lord, what an amazing video. I am happy to say I wouldn't wear any of this. I do have some '70s Gucci and Vuitton that I got from my mother. Also, I don't wear other people's initials. Logos mean nothing to me (although I do like Celine). Thank you for doing this. It was so informative and entertaining, Alice. 😊
Thank you. The Celine logo is a little bit special inspired by the Arc de Triomphe and goes back to the 70s, draw by the founder herself. A lot of heritage. Celine is not streetwear yet and hopefully never.
Refinement is a state of mind. Deep equanimity and silent self confidence is what makes a person truly stunning.
Thank you for saying what we all been thinking for years !
Some of those designs are very frightening. 😮
Dark and sinister.
I 'm pleased to have found you Alice, I thought exactly the same about many brands you have mentioned in your video, my opinion was exactly the same, cannot imagine myself wasting money on something which is not worth it like LV bags, it is so unwise to do it, really enjoyed your video,
Wear what you like ! life is yours Do You
I have and enjoy old LV bags. The quality is amazing. I can't speak to the new ones, mine are over 25 years old. Moschino, Dsquared, Michael Kors and Philip Pllein are not and have never been luxury. They are 'fashion'. I feel sad for Balenciaga. Mr. Cristobal is rolling in his grave right now over what is going on there. Appalling.
The only way to enjoy the real LV is to buy Vintage. Balenciaga and Balmain are dead
@@Aliceinparisofficial I sadly agree
💯 Alice! Awesome video & thank you for speaking the truth. I know we all have different tastes, but flashy logos, clothes that are way too revealing & a lot of random bling (& any other pathetic attempts to get attention like $$ trash bag bags & decomposing shoes) scream new money and zero class (along with a big dose of stupidity in the cases of the shoes that look like you found them in a landfill!) I think a lot of these overpriced, tacky brands are laughing at, if not mocking, their consumers.
If Kardashians use it is a big no no....
I can’t stand LV bags. It’s the standard status symbol for suburban moms
Very good advice, thank you. Love the truthfulness.
Liked and enjoyed the vlog. 😊
I buy what makes me happy not to show my pocket status.
If people have an issue of whether I should or shouldn't be buying any of these items, oh well.
It's my money after all and life is too short to worry about what others think. ...right. 😉
Let's just all have more peace and thankfulness as well as being more humble and kind.
to one another.
❤
Cristóbal Balenciaga was not french, he was Spanish and so was the brand until 1986
He was based in Paris Avenue Georges 5 it’s a French brand
Can we talk about Chanel? Apart from their classics, everything seasonal is just bad bad taste.
I could not agree more! I took was expecting they'd pop up in this video.
I love your podcast in 2 minutes into it. Mercy beaucouo❤️💋❤️
Hey Alice j'ai bien aimé ta vidéo.
Qq conseils: entry se prononce "entri", commercial en anglais serait "common", Dsquared se dit disscouairde, sans prononcer le e final. Et remplace le mot "rich" par wealthy. Philipp Plein, "ei" en allemand se prononce comme "aïe".
Bon courage et continue ton bon boulot !
i will continue to use my lv bags, shoes, other accessories of this brand as well as my gucci, prada, ysl, chanel, d&g, etc. i bought all those things because i like them and not bec. it is a trend.
Ah, I love your French accent! I will listen to many more of your vidéos just because of that :-) But it is sad that these brands have gone downhill. As for me, I search for less-popular brands that are exquisitely made in Europe, Canada, or the US. Either with discreet logos, or no visible logo. A small bottier in Paris for my shoes, a shop in the Rhone-Alps for knits, things like that. If it is top quality, that's all it needs to say. Money talks; wealth whispers.
When I was in the hospital there was a man in handcuffs being escorted out by the police. He was wearing one of those pajama like suits all covered in a Fendi or LV type logos, and I thought, how typical. Low class trying to be upper class.
This was a great list, love it!
I love Gucci. Their bags dont disappoint. And most Gucci things dont have logo. Although my favorite comfiest bad is a Guccissima bag. If people think Im trying to look rich, they can think what they like. Im not going to stop wearing what I like. In fact, Ive worn it so hard, Im going to have to get a new shoulder strap for it, so it has to go to the doctor. I'll never stop wearing it. I think its lucky.
Alice,
I am so happy I found your channel. You are so sophisticated. I value your perspective very much. I also completely adore your accent. Merci!
Funny how we want to tell people how to wear and we want everyone to wear Grey black and nude
I agree with everything but the thing is not everyones style and character is chic or sophisticated or classy not everyone wants to be quite luxury for example hip hop culture style . And many of the brands that you mentioned are meant for the younger crowd no 22 year old wants to look classy it considered as boring in their age. But overall Classy is just one way of style ! Otherwise we only would have classy style and everybody would look the same like robots . Thats why the quite luxury trend was not authentic and it looks fake .
Thank you for your videos! I love them ❤
I love Burberry but I'm left wondering how come burberry isn't on the list? 😅
You could also add some recent looks from Chanel & YSL.
Occasionally, you can get some chic Rick Owens items. So not necessarily to avoid. Maybe just not mainstream.
Hi Alice,
Interesting topic. I’m your new subscriber!
P.S. Love your accent.
Thank you for the advice !
Exzellent informative video, thank you!
What’s up with this trend of buying "quiet luxury"? My most complimented on pieces and outfits are not the most expensives, but the best translations of my personnal style. And those maisons you named do have a selection of quite beautiful and unique items !
I like this video because it is like a small info book about the most popular brands :) I don't think anyone can wear the runway pieces from Balenciaga in real life but I have a few simple items from this brand and they are of a very good quality and very comfortable. I am not a fan of 'in your face' logos and branding but I think everyone should wear what they like because if we would all dress the same it would be extremly boring :)
Le Capucine de Louis Vuitton n’est ni accessible, ni cheap. Pareil pour le Dionysus de Gucci.
I'm obsessed with my LV toiletry pouch 26 and my Gucci ophidia pouch...Some logo items are beautiful. I believe it all depends what item it is and how it is style. An all black outfit with the LV logo pouch looks chic and a logo outfit head to toe will no doubt be too much. When it comes to fashion, people need to allow people to do whatever their 15:33 heart desires.. keep in mind we are all created to be different. Because you frown upon it, doesn't mean you categorize the one who rocks it. That's what makes it so interesting. A millionaire can rock a non logo expensive outfit and their attitude is tacky!
I actually like both Phillip Plein and Alexander McQueen. I have a soft spot for cleverly crafted items that might look cheap, but you can really see how much care went into making them. Like the Balmain shoppers.
This is great thank you, can you please do tips for men, clothing and fragrances
I am not fashionable in any means and I can't even afford any of these piece. But I just felt better for myself watching this because I absolutely hate logos in clothes (except ysl, love it on bags), never liked the bulky, shiny and oversized clothes (love minimalist and basic styling) and don't get most celebs fashion. I thought I'm just really a boring, broke and no sense of fashion fella. But now I learned it's not just me.
they win THE AWARD OF TACKINESS