I love this video so much. I watched that video yesterday, and it made me feel terrible about myself and my LV daily bag. Your video helped me restore some of my wounded confidence 💕 thanks for vocalizing this and standing up for people!
I agree with this comment a lot. The other video did point out some interesting things but I genuinely love to collect these luxury bags and wear and love them and if that makes me poor so be it because I don’t measure being rich by what I wear or how much money is in my wallet. It’s measured in love, love for my friends, love for family, love for all around me and the love they have for me.
Thanks for the video.. I hear influencers speaking about how the rich do not “show off their wealth”! The idea the the rich do not It show off their wealth is incorrect: there is nothing “quiet” about private planes, exclusive zip codes, luxury vacations, housekeepers and gardeners...and so on! Buying what we love and enjoy is a luxury for all, nothing wrong with using ones hard earned money to buy what looks good and helps us to feel good! Life is too short and fragile for wait for happiness to come knocking at the door...if you can buy why not! 🎉
I always believe that if you work hard, you should be able to reward yourself however you wish to regardless of your social status, income etc. I personally will never put myself in debt to purchase luxury things because financially, that's a terrible decision.
I buy luxury no to look rich I buy luxury because I love the brands I love LV/Chanel/Burberry/ Gucci there is no problem with that. Also wearing any luxury doesn’t change how I am ❤
Yes me too! Do you think I care what people think how much I have or don't have? 😂 I buy LV because I adore the brand and the bags in my eyes are timeless and go with everything in my wardrobe
Thank you for standing up to people who sometimes just genuinely really love Louis Vuitton. I have been buying since I was a teenager & slowly from then growing my collection. I actually am a firm believer that if I want to (or anyone) want to buy luxury goods, let us be. I am not asking anyone for a single dollar. I work hard for my buck and should be able to choose what to spend my money on.
Honestly the amount of time people put into caring about how someone else looks or spends their money is ridiculous. Imagine the world issues that could be solved if that energy went to something useful 🙄
I friggin love you!! I was so offended by that video, as well. I actually watch her videos and usually enjoy them. But this one burned me up! I have been a luxury designer enthusiast since I was a child and grew up in poverty. Even back then, I’d admire and pour over magazines and watch MTV’s House of Style. I even was a fashion major for a bit before switching over to accounting. My stepdad is a financial planner, so that combined with my accounting degree and not growing up with wealth all taught me to be smart with money. I went to school and worked the whole time saving and also paying down school loans. I’ve had a 401K and IRA since I was 18 & now at 45 am in the position where my husband & I have good salaries, excellent savings, no debt and will be retiring at 55. I also buy luxury and adore it!! I’m not trying to impress anyone. I admire the pieces as works of art & they make me so happy. We shouldn’t have to constantly justify why it is ok to buy luxury & for me in particular, purses. I get so much crap about how I’m wasting money on a $4k bag and how I could be investing that somewhere else. Do they know my husband and I each maximize our 401k. Do they know I have a balanced portfolio already with stocks, T-Bills, CD’s, annuities, life insurance?? Do they know I have no debt?? It’s so damn presumptuous and really irritates me. So bravo on speaking out!! 👏
Why do people label others?? Poor, low class, etc… its just words used by the insecure or people who perceive others to be beneath them. I wear what i love- I have worked hard and do not care others think. Thanks for sharing this.
My mom said a smart thing once. People who think and judge you for buying certain things or look a certain way to impress other people, are people that are like that themselves. Because they can't think far enough, why someone would do that only for themselves. Because to them, how others view them is the only valid reason! =)
Thank you for explaining how flawed it was to generalize a whole group of people who love luxury as “pretending to be rich.” The point that only wealthy or high class people don’t where logos is terrible. It’s a preference, a personal choice. I attended a wedding in Scottsdale, AZ a couple of years ago as a plus one. This was a large wedding, with many wealthy guests. I didn’t meet everyone, but some of these individuals obtained their wealth by working at large finance firms, had their own successful businesses and firms, managers of celebrities, influencers, etc. I don’t think I saw a female guest without a luxury logo. Chanel flaps were the most popular bag that I saw that weekend, almost all of the women were wearing one. So I think it’s safe to say that wealthy people also wear logos haha. But I’m sure there are wealthy people out there who have no interest in wearing luxury. It’s just a preference. It shouldn’t be something that defines someone’s character or finances.
I super hate that saying of pour people wear things to look rich, I don't buy louie to look rich, I like the product. Almost every bag I have ever bought had a brand, my faded glory hand bag out of Walmart is a brand. Even if you drive a corvette and live in a trailer that's your choice. I get so so so annoyed when I see titles like that, and no one has every said this to my face. My mother has called me you rich kid, and I tell her yes your kid. I see those videos too, buy what you love and keep it for a long time and that is sustainable!
I believe Luxury is mainly bought for it’s quality, how well designed it is, it’s colours, the cuts, for it’s comfort and for it’s durability. Judging people on their purchases is odd and says more about the people judging than the people buying and enjoying luxury.
I disagree with your response. It was explained in the 1996 book THE MILLIONAIRE NEXT DOOR ( which is still accurate) that wealthy people dont have fancy cars over 50,000 .... designer watches..... or live in gated communities. ..... the true rich are very small in size. It was based on a survey and really opened my eyes to the fakes out here. To anyone reading, im not ranting on this lady but I myself am not into designer brands because your greatest investment is in YOU❤❤💯
Your not ranting at all, you are giving an opinion in a very respectful way. I have read that book as well- i read a lot of personal finance books- and i agree there are a lot of ‘next door millionaires’. I buy less than i could, but i still like to buy designer with what i buy. My personal opinion is there are next door millionaires who do spend their money that way, and ones that don’t.
I don’t need to “look rich.” Doesn’t that make you look like a target? 🤔 Also poor people cannot afford Coach or Michael Kors, let alone LV and Gucci. That’s ridiculous! Poor people can barely afford to pay their bills and stay above water. Now I do see a lot of middle and upper middle class buying designer bags that they save for, not necessarily Gucci or LV, but designer brands in general. There’s nothing wrong with treating yourself to something nice. But I never thought anyone who buys these products is actually trying to “look rich.” I think they just want their money to go a long way since designer products tend to be of higher quality and will last much longer. And I do agree with you, Amelia! We shouldn’t judge anyone on anything they wear. It’s just their personal style. Celebrities are very wealthy and wear logos all the time lol. People are crazy! And if you’re sitting there judging what everyone else is wearing, you really need to get a life. I don’t worry about what anyone else is wearing. Do I look at some people and think “oh wow, cute dress!” or “they look really nice.” Sure I do! But I think it for a second and go about my life. I don’t think “oh wow, they’re trying to look rich.” Lol. I never though that of anyone in my life. 🤦♀️ Also designer brands are not trying to market to one demographic. They’re marketing to everyone! They just want to sell their products to whoever! Duh!
@@jppage3292 They are fashion icons whi continue to inspire people and they also contributes the popularity of the fashion houses. There is a history behind each big fashion house name. Of course peope who only look at the price tag can never understand it and make stupide comment like people only buy luxury products to look rich. I am not comparing I am saying that royal rich or normal people can all like luxury brands for one million different reasons, the history the culture, the fashion anything. And even if people buy these brands to look rich so what as long as they are spending their own hard earn money!
Very well said! It doesn’t go hand in hand, you can be poor or rich and still enjoy these brands, it’s not just poor people trying to look rich. Personally, I’m not big on logos, mainly due to safety, but I love luxury, the craftsmanship, and the history of the brands.
Everyone has their thing. Someone might judge you for spending 1,000+ on a bag, while they go on and spend the same amount on traveling for example. Great response!
Well done! 👏👏👏. Let’s talk about the judgment. Sometimes we have to take a break from the eye candy videos, and talk about the culture of luxury! Let’s treat each other with respect and respect people’s choices.
I brought luxury brands forthe purpose to enjoy to wear and what it suit my lifestyle. Owned pieces (never wear) because I love the brand and looks, and it just sitting on my shelf. It has nothing to do with wealth or your personal character. Love this type video. 🧡
Exactly! You purchased those pieces because you like them and it brings you joy. Not everyone purchases designer or luxury items to prove they are wealthy. Some, but not all.
You are not alone in doing that. I have a bag i would probably never wear outside, or perhaps very rarely take out. But, the bag is on a shelf for me to enjoy, apreciating beauty and feeling very deeply gratitude for. Have nothing to do with looking rich ^^ to me it is art.
i am not rich by any means. i am a paycheck to paycheck woman. i have a young child. i also have been able to buy a few LV items because I like them. i dont care what anyone says or thinks. i buy/wear what i like. the items i have are probably the only ones i will ever have. i have never been one to follow trends or try to be someone im not or fit into a "social" class. i am just me and i like what i like and dont care what someone else thinks. i have never judged people based on material items. they are just things at the end of the day. i work hard for my money, and how i spend it is my choice. my stance is this...LEAVE THE JUDGING TO JESUS
Just found your channel a few weeks ago, about the time a lot of this started. Wow! You are so well spoken, have such a passion of treating people well and very open-minded about looking at unpopular opinions from several angles. Your closing remarks were very powerful.
This exactly capture my thoughts and what I couldn't put into words about Cara Nicole's video. I own some luxury bags but I put so much thought into them, so much that I have walked into a store only to walk out empty handed and purchase a few months later. Buying luxury is not synonymous with low class or trying to fit in with the rich and the rich are not the only people ALLOWED to wear luxury.
Amen! You said this so well, with so much class and grace. I commend you, because I definitely could not show your restraint 😁. My first luxury brand purchase was LV in my early 20's. I saw the newly re-released DE print on a girl going up an escalator and fell in love. I had NO idea what brand it was, I just knew I wanted that bag. I searched for it and finally found out who made it, and went out and bought it. I wore that bag every day, so excited when I looked at it. I wasn't trying to BE anything, I was just happy. But OTHER people, they had "thoughts". They judged me, they projected their own insecurities and reasoning to my wearing a luxury handbag. It was shocking to me then, and it is still shocking to me now. In addition to being very judgmental, classist, and elitist, this conversation has a healthy subtext of racism. This has been discussed by multiple black YT content creators, who point out that the "old money" or "quiet luxury" aesthetic only encompasses European versions of wealth. There were plenty of uber wealthy people in India (cough *Koh-i-Noor diamond* cough), for example, or South America, or Africa, but their luxury aesthetics somehow don't count or are considered "tacky" and nouveau riche. In the end I actually find it amusing and a bit ironic that many of the content creators who put out these videos (looking at you Anna Bey) would be shunned from the very circles they are attempting to claim they belong to.
I'm too broke to buy designer but I LOVE seeing the bags that you girlies on this side of youtube purchase. Here's the thing, a lot of the time when people can't afford things, we make up reasons as to why it's a waste of money and/ or frivolous. That way, we feel better about not being able to afford it. LOL. It's projection, for the most part. If buying luxury makes you happy then do it! :p
Yeah, that video was so damn judgmental. That woman had a major chip on her shoulder. I wear both low-key and loud luxury because I love the pieces and I typically buy them secondhand because I also care about the environment. Unlike fast fashion brands, I know my bags will be around for many years and I can always sell them and make some money back, which you really can’t do on most fast fashion items because they’ll be in such poor quality. By the way, my family technically qualifies as Old Money-a term I absolutely hate-but I’m so sick of videos telling those who wear logos that they’re somehow “less than.” People recently have been talking about Old Money as a homogenous group and I find that obnoxious as well. Personally, I notice what people wear because I love fashion, but I’m not judging them for it. As long as a person isn’t in debt to look a certain way, they are investing in their future, and they’re happy, I really don’t care what brands they’re wearing.
@joanna Tanger I TOTALLY agree. I do high/low all the time and don't care who has a problem OR opinion of me. Today, I carried my Chanel Trendy CC with a pair of probably 10 year old NY&Co. jeans and a No Boundaries t-shirt and jellies from Walmart. Only ignorant, envious, hateful people who have nothing better to do with their lives except judge others...bc maybe, in this instance, they can't afford to "look rich" 🙄 #ignorance
@Tomika Kelly Exactly, basically all the commenters are taking it personally. I laughed when this chick says "By ThE WaY I'm oLd MoNeY tOo.. BuT IDC wHaT pEoPLe ThiNk". Why'd she have to tell the entire internet then if she doesn't care? Alot of this video was some kind of privilege. I prefer to wear linen/silk/cashmere and understated leather shoes/bags because I used to live around Chicago and Milwaukee and you WILL get robbed if you go outside wearing LV head to toe. Even just a designer bag puts a target on your back. These women are just living in safe space bubbles and never have to worry about reality.
Well said, Amelia. Love this video. I dont come from upper class. I will classified myself as middle lower class. I bought LV, Chanel and YSL bags not to look rich. I bought because i am a handbag lover. I love handbags. That's simple.
As if a poor person could buy designer stuff. When you’re poor you can could barely pay rent and bills or buy food. Whoever is saying this BS doesn’t know shit about being poor.
Her video was actually very well thought out. It was not offensive or judgement at all lol. She made a very good point. I have a few luxury bags and luxury items myself and I most likely will not be getting any more because she made such good points. You took one sentence from her video and made it all about that sentence which was a true statement for many and then made it all about you. When she was actually saying look at all those bags. Even behind you, look at them. Add up what you’ve spent on that and think of the investments and other things you could have actually done with that money instead. Buy those things because they make you feel happy, but when putting it into perspective retiring early would make me pretty happy. Going on a trip would make me pretty happy, there’s a lot I can do with the price of a Chanel and a good Google search. Investing that money into your education or your child’s education should make you pretty happy. Being an influencer is only going to last for so long. Then what are you going to do!? Nobody is going to care and they’ll move on. It’s ironic that you make a video to put judgement on a girl who you say is passing judgement on others. Potts and kettles.
Coming from Anna Bey who runs a channel that's all about how to 'level up' your look to appear wealthy, get your social cues right, and then get a wealthy man isn't it "a bit rich' of her (pun intended) to try to ridicule others for apparently, being overt about merely liking certain brands? There's an argument she's trying to throw distance on what she's all about by deflecting. I could make some unkind remarks there but will desist. As for the rest, sadly that's how you get lots of eyeballs and subs; generate controversy, bait, ignite and stand back. There's an element of truth in what's being said on each side. We have to find our own place in this. There is a place for 'investment dressing', but that's not investing for a direct financial return, that's obvious. It is however about putting an outfit together that will make the most of you and give the best results and returns. It is social in some respects because we're all social animals. A great handbag will elevate your look, there's no question about that. I happen to enjoy brands most people haven't heard of. Like Morabito. Who? Daks. Ditto. But I do have some LV and some Gucci as well. I'm at the bargain basement end of things, I really enjoy finding an unloved bargain, restoring and enjoying the quality and the results. We're just having some fun in a very serious world. I know I dip into the handbag world as a bit of light relief from Covid19, recession, imploding banks, climate change, and the whole catastrophe. There are times when it gets too much and I go: I know, I'll just dip into what Amelia Rose/Dayle/Meredith/Jessie etc etc are saying and then go back to whatever is preoccupying me. It's a bit of fun. Some light relief. There are pitfalls to everything. Most clothing is costume in some respect, unless it's ultra functional..., its telegraphing values, and sensibilities, and how you'd like to be seen. There's snobbery and there's inverted snobbery and the kind of comments being made in the name of raising awareness, are very close to the latter. JIMO.
I've noticed that whenever something is considered "desirable" people have an urge to make it look bad. I think there's an Aesop's Fable where a wolf is reaching for some grapes or something, and can't reach them, so he says that the grapes must suck anyway. I don't understand why people can't just look at someone who is happy, and enjoying their life, and let them be. They always have to attack it. I also DESPISE the way that people who have nice things are described as simply "flaunting their wealth." Maybe people want a nice house, because it's nice. Maybe people wear nice clothing, because it is lovely, and makes them feel good. It isn't about "display" or putting on a show. I can't stand that.
I’m really glad I haven’t watched this video you refer too. I’m a believer you should live your own life how you like. I don’t care what others think and the sooner we all stop listening to people who try hard to dictate how we life the better and happier we all will be. Thanks for all the raw emotion Amelia. Like always you are honest and caring and I love you for it
I'm in total agreement I love my designer brands.. What iv found over the years is that I use to be a big shopper and buy stuff with out giving it an extra thought.. But now by buying LV or gucci I find I actually save money I take extra time to think about my purchase I'm not buying random stuff weekly... So in the long run I now know from experience that I don't lift my mk bags over my lv bags and that has stopped me spending and wasting money... Smart purchases actually can save you money 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Why it always comes down to the very poor or to the super rich? What about the upper middle class, the people who can afford to buy luxury without getting into debts ? People who can still live comfortably , travel, going to the nice dinners, have a beautiful homes etc... What about us? Are we also not allowed to buy luxury? Are we also trying to look what we are not?
I can not go to nice places, never have a nice home or eat dinners out....but am i not allowed to enjoy nice things i can buy ? A bag is a lot cheaper than a car or house. People have to be multimillionare these days to own a place. It is very harsh to expect that you have to be a certain type of rich to be allowed to enjoy these bags.
Absolutely anybody can, it is personal preference where we prioritise our funds and the point about the cost of housing is exactly on point, so expensive now
Maybe I am just lucky to be living in a very nice area ( Palm Desert, Coachella Valley, California) where is a majority of population are upper middle class people who live in Country Clubs, playing golf and dinning out at the best restaurants all year around , but this is a world I am living in. Sure, we also have multimillionaires here, but I am talking about average middle class folks like myself.
👏👏👏👏 Thank you! I buy what I like, what is good quality, and what works well in my life. My style now is the same as when I was a young teenager, I typically like and am draw to understated classic styles, but have always incorporated a pop of color to in essence buck the status quo of my profession. That and certain bright colors just look good on me. I enjoy quality over quantity and have items in my closet that I still wear regularly after owning them almost 30 years. Good quality lasts almost forever if you take care of it. Buy whatever you like and enjoy! Life is too short. I refuse to judge anyone.
You are obviously so triggered in this video. You might want to unpack that. You clearly took her take personally. The video that you are referencing was made within the specific paradigm of unpacking consumerism and the concept of luxury as a display of social status and it was spot on. Plus, there are so many other videos that have said exactly the same thing. A key incentive for people who buy luxury regardless of social status, it to signal to others , their wealth. Hence, why exclusivity is the cornerstone of the market. Taking offence to that fact doesn’t make it any less true, and this fact is woven into the enjoyment of it all. Two things can be true at the same time and it doesn’t make anyone a bad person. Wealthy people never want to be aligned with those they consider ‘poor’. This is one reason why many wealthy people moved away from wearing logos when those from working class backgrounds began wearing them. Major example of this is Burberry, and more recently LV (and definitely Gucci) . This is where quiet luxury came from. It begins young, like the desire to have nike or adidas at school, and being teased for wearing Asda George. People do buy designer to elevate themselves in groups. There is nothing wrong with making content that invites others to critically think about why they are/ are thinking of making such expensive purchases for things that they don’t actually need, and separate societal norms and values from their own goals . Which is the entire point of her channel. It’s not to shame anyone, but such decisions are not conducive to the financial betterment of many people.
Maybe so, and very eloquently put I do agree there was a strong financial message in the video as I said in mine, and I appreciate where that was coming from. I also think people will have different opinions on this, and I welcome videos or conversations that make you think. I do think however that in such conversations, there is going to be an opposing view, I appreciate mine is a differently held opinion. I do believe however that these videos can be made without being overtly judgemental, and the descriptions used in this video to emphasise a point, of the very limited snips of videos taken, I feel were unfair to those creators and were judgemental to a group of persons, myself included. That is just my opinion though, and the world is kept interesting by us all not agreeing!
@@ameliarosescloset of course, and I agree that these discussions and the presentation of different stances is important for us all. I appreciate you taking the time to respond, and I enjoy your content.
Thank you and of course, I appreciate the interaction and considering things about myself that may make me uncomfortable, it’s good to go out of my comfort zone!
Thank you for this one. ❤ I am a firm believer in the concept of "Everyone can do what they want with their own money". After bills are paid and needs are taken care of its time for the wants. We're not just working to pay bills, whats left is ours to play with and to spend whichever way we see fit.
Not everyone buys luxury items for the same reasons. I reckon that argument speaks more to the person making that statement. I bought my LVs when I started making money because I knew they'd stay nice, hold up, look great, and do what I wanted them to. Thirty years later I am still using all my old LV because it does exactly what I want and I still love each piece. I don't give a rat's arse what those people think. Perhaps as a "you might want to be more financially educated before spending on Designer" vs 'you are a luser trying to look rich" it might be more appropriate. I'd be boiling on that costume comment as well. Judgey people need to learn about staying in their lane. As for Anna, her audience is very different than this audience. She's basically teaching those interested in how to marry up. It's a very different perspective on a very competetive area. Me, I have no wish to marry up so it's not my concern. WHAT IS WRONG WITH COLLECTING CHANGE?!?!?!?! JFC woman, this is totally the bias of that vid maker. And to be Honest, if the bills are getting paid, the family is fed , the retirement and savings are funded and the house/rent paid up... Its no one's business what you spend on or why.
Hi Amila❤️ my father all ways used to say “you are born with class you can’t buy it” god bless my dad…he came from a single mum my grandfather died very young my grandmother brought my dad up through world war 2 on her own…my parents are Italian so you can imagine what it would have been like in Europe in those times 😢I was born in Australia…started working in fashion when I was 18 now 61 and I love everything fashion CC, LV so what those that make me…I think blessed ❤️❤️❤️
Sometimes, when you are deep into a behavior pattern, it can hurt to look inward and your automatic reflex can be to jump into defensive mode. As you did here. If you didn't care about other people thinking you were poor, you wouldn't be offended by someone else saying your choices make you look poor. Someone could tell me that and I would think it was weird that it was a topic of discussion, but I truthfully would not care in the slightest. That makes you a good candidate for their marketing campaigns and me a poor candidate for their marketing campaigns. There was a time when I was a compulsive shopper due to a side-effect of medication and trying to fill the hole in my heart from being stuck in a bad marriage. When I started feeling better, I got rid of so much stuff- designer, not designer. I just bagged it up and dumped it in a donation box and it felt so freeing! Not saying you need to throw out your things, but being open to understanding the motivations behind your actions is always a positive.
i have really enjoyed having my way of thinking challenged in the comments on this video, i think it is very healthy. I am so glad you are in a much better place now x
@@ameliarosescloset I like how open you are to self-reflection. It is a big positive. Also, you are a very good speaker. Passionate. You have a real knack for content delivery. I watched the whole thing even though I didn't agree. Anyone can lose material things, but that skill is within you. Don't let anybody dull your shine by caring about if they think you are poor.
In my opinion wealth/means have nothing to do with personal interests. Some love fashion and to them it has value to spend on and some don’t as see choosing what to wear everyday as a chore. Both situations apply regardless of the means a person has. You can love fashion regardless. Judging and labeling people into classes is not classy at all and I hope people stop doing it for clicks soon.
I like my designer handbags because they make me happy. Most people like me know to stay in our lanes though, meaning we only spend what we can afford. This is where people like you, Marquita LV, Daruska and others like you come in. I get great enjoyment and appreciation watching you guys share your collections with us, that’s enough for me.
It’s just a style choice. Honey everyone judges, you’re judging the judgers. So instead I prefer the mind set that everyone is entitled to their own opinions. Right or wrong. And YOU have the right to your opinions as well. So instead, I’d just give your opposing view and some will agree with you and some will agree with them. In the end how YOU feel and live and see yourself is most important, not what others think or believe about you. I think when you get over a certain age you see this clearly. Wearing designer brands is just another style choice. Nothing more. You can be rich or poor and have just one monogrammed bag or 50… it’s simply a style choice.
I like wearing designer branded bags and sunnies because they make me feel good and are fab quality. They bring my outfit together...Its a treat to me ! I'm not bothered by cars but i love my flashy sunglasses and bags .....its a personal preference WHICH I CAN AFFORD. Its for me not anyone else. People like different things! I dont judge !
I would ignore people like that and not give them a platform. They are so unimportant. Do whatever you like and buy whatever you like. It’s no one’s business.
Oh,I have same opinion about Annabey. I also hate titles like “10 ways to look like…”, “10 things elegant ladies never do”…. So that’s not pretend to be?
You are amazing, i completely relate to everything you said about yourself. I grew up with a single mom, and we got 2nd hand clothes a lot of the time. I was the 1st to graduate college in my family, and i have a collection of luxury bags along with contemporary bags. I'd love to know her opinion of the rich who buy contemporary bags with us "poor" ppl. I buy bags that i love and for their quality. I have two Bvlgari serpenti bags that only have a logo on the back and aren't super mainstream/popular. You would only know that brand if you know. I also have LV, Dior, 1 chanel 19, and a few YSL bags. Yes, they are logos, but i truly didn't buy them to look rich... bc I'm absolutely NOT rich, I'm middle class with 3 children, and my husband is a blue-collar worker here in the US. It makes me so mad. ppl think we only buy these brands bc they're associated with the rich. Honestly, this woman sounds like one of those who do judge luxury and the people who buy luxury. Like, if you're not in a certain tax bracket, then "That's not for you. It's for me bc you don't make as much money as me." I also wonder what she thinks of the rich who buy fakes? And im sorry, but Anna Bay is someone who desires to be weathy so badly that she has made a living by teaching women how to act and dress so they can "fit in." That's my opinion, though. She wants to be a certain stereotype.
I don't understand how everyone in this comment section says that. You didn't watch the video and you don't condone judging others ... BUT then judge her based on the video that you didn't watch yourself? Hypocritical.. I'm starting to like this community less and less. And weren't there a bunch of videos recently about Chanel quality declining? Why would I want to pay that much for a lesser bag that will not last as well as my higher quality leather, non-logo bags?
I really enjoyed this video and I admire your passion about this topic. That creator sounds like a bit of a snob. I live among very poor people who can’t pay their power or food bills. I think that creator doesn’t really know what being genuinely poor means. It annoys me that they think poor people buy designer bags to keep up, they most definitely don’t.
I never judge ppl who wear logos. I actually enjoy going up to them and saying I love your bag or I love your shoes or I love your outfit. Logo or no logo!
Amelia, as much as I love and appreciate your videos I really do think this is just a trigger for you. I’m a designer bag collector as well and I thought her video was pretty good and she got her point across respectfully. I think she made some great points. Now that being said, I think she’s trying to reference more on the younger ppl with much less money which I agree they shouldn’t be purchasing certain items if they can’t afford it. In the end I think us luxury lovers have to be honest and admit that it is also true certain brands like LV and Gucci are very loud and obnoxious for a reason. It’s for a certain type! We ALL know this and that’s why a lot of us stray away from it.
Thank you for your comment, as i said i do think she made some good points and everyone is going to have their own opinion, mine is the video was quite judgemental. That might be though as i wear more of those loud bags, i personally love them, and i did feel attacked for wearing them, as if i was trying to wear a costume to look rich, perhaps that is my own trigger. It’s a very interesting debate and it is good to hear all sides x
I have extremely wealthy friends (they own companies, have (various) Ferraris in their garage along their everyday Mercedes - they love and buy LV alongside Hermes and Rolex.
First. Excellent video. Second, it's objectively false that rich people do not buy these luxury brands. Though I can't remember the exact percentage, something like 40% of Chanel's revenue is from the top 2% or 3% of spenders. Those people are obviously rich and are super-buyers, so feelings aside, it's simply untrue that only poor or middle class people buy these brands. I find the phrase 'try hard' interesting, because it's interesting what things it's okay to try hard at and what things it's not. Makeup itself is something one has to try hard to do. People spend a lot of money on it, you have to learn how to do it properly, iwhat the correct shades are, how they wear throughout the day. It also takes time to choose, experiment, apply. I know it's not trivial, because I myself can't do it, though I've tried to learn a little (and mostly failed). Yet it's generally not said "make up is for try-hards who are wearing a costume to make them look better than they truly look". Since humans are social, I think we are all trying to portray a certain image to other humans, though I don't think that means that the *only* reason we like things is to impress others. I also think that the things we like are influenced by other people, because we are social creatures. Yes, it is important that we not spend all our money on trivialities when we haven't even saved for retirement. But also, life is for the living, not just when we are old, and as long as we are also being financially responsible, I think it's okay to spend money on frivolous things that are fun for us now. Finally, I've spent most of my life not buying luxury items (and still mostly don't buy), but somehow I'm still not rich, lol. So I don't think buying luxury is what keeps most poor people poor. Poor people are poor for far more systemic reasons that that.
IMO Many buy luxury because the items are timeless, able to be enjoyed for many years and passed down. That IMO is long term wardrobe investment. Some people choose to spend significantly upfront but buy maybe 1-3 items in a year. Over a decade that is a curated collection. IMO people like having items that make them feel good every time they use it. That can be luxury but not always. You can argue why it makes them feel good may be marketing, but to be frank the only motivation you know 100% is your own. IMO concerning myself with strangers $ decisions is a distraction. Its interesting how this view perseveres when it comes to luxury fashion. Yet in owning multiple homes there seems to be little about how maybe thats also a status symbol (which can be argued has a lot of impact on economy and affordability).
Many people on the internet are only able to speak from their limited knowledge and cannot understand beyond what their eyes can see. Using Steve Jobs wardrobe as an example of quiet luxury is erroneous. In fact his uniform was efficient for him so he wouldn’t have to waste time making decisions about what to wear each day. It’s a known technique for preventing decision fatigue and improving productivity.
I think a way to determine if a person is drawn to luxury for social/appearance reasons is to ask yourself if you would love your luxury items and buy them and feel the same about them if those same styles and brands could be bought for a small fraction of what you pay for them? If no one saw them as expensive, would you still like them the same?
Love love love this video. I watched that video in question too and agreed with parts of it. But I also think that money is a really a tool to reach life’s happiness - whatever that is. I think that having a bright yellow classic flap that you love (given that you make a sensible choice at the time) is much better than stashing those money under your mattress until you draw your last breath. Having money is a great thing, but NOT USING the money that you earned and ONLY tucking it away for rainy days is really SUBOPTIMAL. Love your videos and your intelligence Amelia. Keep going and I will be watching.❤
Hi I'm Mrigyanka from India, I recently completed my PhD and got into my first ever job (yes, in my 30s because that's how long school was for me) and I've always loved aspired to have luxury products because they aspired me to work hard enough to get them. I love my Starbucks because when I was younger I was too afraid to go into the store, and now that I can afford that and I have tons of Starbucks merch, I can tick it off my list. I love my designer handbags (Hidesign, guess, Michael kors, Aldo, etc) and one day I will work hard enough for a chanel too 😊 and thank you for the video for reinstating the fact that we don't necessarily buy luxury items to show off, we do it because we love them and there is no harm in that.
I think sadly, wearing a designer logo is going to attract attention and make the onlooker cast a judgment based on wealth, regardless of if we like it or not. A logo represents something, the fact we are willing to walk around with a logo that symbolises ‘wealth’ it says something about the wearer. They either just like the brand, they have saved up but couldn’t truly afford it , or buy them like they are high street if we are super rich. Either way, it sends a message and people will judge. I no longer wear logos and personally I wouldn’t again simply because years ago I did fall victim to the mindset of ‘designer labels will make me look richer’ and it filled a void and I felt like less, so material goods fill the space… for a short time. I’m glad I no longer feel this way. But as I was stuck in this trap of a mindset I understand that particular point. For some people feeling they need to prove something it can be a trap, a quick fix to fake you’re doing better than you are financially. But true wealth and richness comes from happiness in yourself without material items. That is what I learned coming out the other side. I will buy a quality luxury bag, but it will never have a logo, simply because I know people will judge and I want people to see me and not a brand ❤
Amelia: I LOVE this video. It is SPOT-ON! 🎯 🎯 Most people make judgments and assessments of other people every day, just by being living, sentient humans. HOWEVER, what if people just LIKE and ENJOY the expensive accessories, jewelry and clothing that they buy, then use and wear in public? Unless you know any such individual and can make a clear judgment of a person's motives, nobody can read the full intent of another person, at least in this realm. Furthermore, even if people at lower income levels ARE aspirational, SO WHAT? We all aspire to something, and we all express this in different ways. In general we also need to combat this reverse snobbery from self-styled cognoscenti who spread the notion that strong interests in and knowledge of fashion imply some form of fatuousness or superficiality. This is ridiculous.
If you are not faking it why so triggered from the vlog in the first place that you made a clapback video? If you are really rich you won't feel triggered you will ignore it and will laugh to that video
I wasn’t always in the position I am now, and i have a strong dislike of such open judgement. Financial education is something i support wholeheartedly, an attack on people who happen to enjoy luxury is not.
When we reach the era where not only 'royalty' or "nobles' can buy luxury, we are judged by our fellow 'common' man😂. It's a democracy now, anybody can pursue anything they want. Who are we to judged? I'm glad you called her out, she just said herself she's not into luxury. She is not..ever..in a position to say anything what we luxury lovers do. All these financial savviness they say, yeah I understand we need to be smart but NOBODY IS gonna get out of here alive! If ever you pay off your mortgage and you're dead, you won't bring it with you. Your relatives will sell it away and buy the things they want. So if you work your ass off enjoy the nice things of life too. If it's not luxury you wanted, whatever float your boat but don't judge other's choices,it's not yours.
I think the people that say those things are just projecting their own fears of self worth trying to say it’s other people buying things to “prove” something or fit in; when it’s really what they’re doing.
I prefer bags that do not tell ppl what they are with flashy names and logos because I just enjoy quality made beautiful things and don't want to bring unwanted attention to myself. Maybe I go out of my way to not look like that stereotype precisely because of the stigma about ppl in my income bracket not deserving a luxury brand.
Gotta understand on their part too, that things which have been easier to obtain like a home (from 3x income to now 15-25x income), have gotten harder and harder after the GFC phenomenon, as the millennials saw their parents lose their home through sometimes no fault of their own, and that jobs that pay decently are getting harder to find (gig economy, AI disruption, government moving the goalposts), so seeing people who can buy up things simply because they were there first can bring up a lot of resentment and ideas of "eating the rich". Mustn't forget that's how Marie Antoinette lost her head.
You’re 100% on point! I Love the heritage and beauty and craftsmanship and quality of LVs as well. Most items do not see a light of day either but I love looking at them improving them etc. it is a hobby. It is a hobby for many and NOT cool that some people judge it. I spend very little on nails and other things that tend to suck so much money from people but I never judge them because they spend money as they wish. In fact, just sold my original LV and got for it 70% of what I paid for it new 12 yrs ago! I loved and enjoyed it for 12 years and ended up paying what I pay for coach or Kate spade. So it is not the most expensive hobby and even if it was, our money our choice ❤
I don't know since when every one is sooooooo concerned about how others are doing financially? let's be honest, they don't give a damn and just love the opportunity to jump on a bandwagon to throw hate at people they are jealous of or don't like.
First, well said! Second, the people who are saying “you’ve been sucked in by the marketing and trying to look like you fit in” are the same people who are pretending to love Van Gogh’s work or raving about the “genius” of Kafka because they want to look smarter or more refined. Everyone could accuse everyone else of the same thing on some level. In the end, handbags are like Van Gogh. People will have different tastes and different opinions but some will want to protect what they see as their domain. Some rich people will attempt to protect their status by trying to bring down others. It’s an immature but very common response when people feel threatened. Leave them to it. It’s ultimately their own insecurity they are reinforcing.
Great video Amelia. While there is definitely some people who buy “to flex”, that has died down in recent years. Most people just buy what they like because they like it. Honestly that other video sounds like inverted snobbery
Some wealthy people love logos and some don't - I don't think it's a wealthy vs poor thing, but a style and temperament thing. Some people are just showy by nature and love a good logo and some bling and all of that and they can be rich or poor, it's just how they are. And some people don't like to be showy and are more understate by nature, again with no correlation to their bank account. People should just be themselves and buy what they like because you'll be judged either way! Should we be careful about how we spend our money and not over-extend ourselves just to prove something? Absolutely! But avoiding logos because you're worried it makes you "look poor" is no better than wearing logos you don't like because you want to "look rich". Either way, you're prioritising what other people think over what you really love.
Absolutely, i do think it’s a personal preference and style thing, personally i love a good logo and bright and bold and in your face, but loving that has no impact on my financial situation.
As i said in the video, and as i say on my finance channel, there was a real Finance message behind the video, not to overspend, but one must be careful how that is communicated when discussing a whole group of people. This could be done sensitively without looking down on and judging anyone. And i openly own that i love loud, colourful and logo’s bags, nothing to do with my income, i just love them.
It's a harsh judgment but, let's be honest, its also very accurate. If someone can give me a reasonable explanation as to why we spend thousands of pounds on a bag other than for what it represents then I would certainly be interested in hearing what they have to say. And don't give me the 'quality' s*** either. There are lots of quality bags out there with amazing designs that don't cost the earth
24:10 Maybe she was talking about that group of people who buys designer stuff for the reason she was explaining? Maybe she wasn’t implying that everyone buys those things for the same reason? I don’t know, just guessing!
The first saw Lewis Vuitton at the airport in Las Vegas (I live there). I then looked up the brand and decided to buy a preloved one to see if I liked it. I’ve bought a few and figured out what I like and don’t like and what other brands I like. They bring me joy ( I love Gucci too). Here’s the thing. I grocery shop in an area both rich and poor and in between. I sometimes wander if it’s safe to carry these bags there and on the Strip… Do I look like I have money to thieves or just trying to look like a rich woman? Do my bags look authentic or like fakes because they are often imitated? I love my luxury handbags but I’m careful when I carry them!
Love your smart and thought provoking content. Love that you shoutout and tag our fellow content creators too. Way to keep on positivity evolving the content space. 🥰🥰🥰
100% agree with you. People need to be more respectful and do not just assume. I buy designer goods because I love them not because I want to show off 😂
i like to buy luxury because i’m a huge fan of fashion. i particularly like the designs of blumarjne clothing and vivienne westwood bags. i buy clothing so it can be personalized to me, not the other way around. im very picky and like many things about them but the details have to catch my eye and feel matching to my personality. there’s simply some aspects of certain brands that care about creating unique craftsmanship I don’t see in most regular fast fashion. i personally think this anti-logo trend is equally just people wanting to play rich as well and then looking down at others who might very well be rich but just love logomania. Kim K and Paris Hilton are mega wealthy but wore lots of logos back then.
I have bags in all the price ranges. I like a look and I determine if it's worth paying the designer logo or not. But the other day, I bought a cute bag for $12 USD for my niece (training her to be a fashionista 😂). It was a toy bag in pink and blue and had rhinestones. A shoulder bag. And I loved that tiny bag soooooo much I would have bought one if the store had another 😂. I am a person who does care for resale value. And resale value is just not there for more lower cost brands like Michael Kors and Dooney. I love the quality of Dooney, I believe Dooney and Coach are classy and quality surpasses LV, and Chanel. However, I feel I can't get my money back from Dooney if I need it one day. LV I can get back what I've spent (because I do buy preloved). Coach has good resale on certain items to the point of making $$$. But that baaaggg! I wanted to run out the door with my niece's $12 toy bag 😂😂😂
Jeez Can we watch a harmless video without feeling triggered and “OFFENDED”. Was she right In everything she said including the trying to look rich part? yes 100%. Would it have made you feel better had she worded it differently? Yes, Does it apply to every person that buys branded luxury? Nope, and those that it does apply to it’s usually to different degrees. As someone in the middle class that enjoys luxury brands it’s okay to understand that sometimes we subconsciously do things for reasons a lot of us won’t or feel ashamed to admit, Can genuine appreciation grow from finally affording that bag that represented something or another that we at one point aspired to get to? Absolutely. It’s not an easy fit to save up to be able to buy that bag that we have desired for so long and brands know this so they keep raising the bar. Would it be smarter for us to say f* them and spend our money more wisely? Absolutely Would we? Nope😅, cos we have already been sucked in. It’s really not that deep
Great video as always . 👍 Some people don't get it that fashion can be more than just clothes to others. I always loved fashion. It's my hobby like art, music and many more. I have tons of fashion books and magazines. I love reading about fashion houses or designers, watching fashion shows and, yes, I do treat myself to designer bags and shoes. And, no, I'm not buying these for others to be impressed but purely for my own pleasure. I have plenty of items, shoes in particular, which have never left my house. I display them around my house like I do paintings and other interesting things that make me happy. My friends think I'm totally nuts but this is why I love watching people like yourself and Super Dacob. You're my faves 👌❤️
Anyone has a right to have a hobby, rich or poor. A hobby is a hobby. How we live our lives, with "luxury", does take a bit of integrity for it to be justified.
People who don’t like luxury also always bring up people like Steve Jobs who were billionaires but wore a basic turtleneck every day but they fail to mention that his signature turtleneck was Issey Miyake and it’s $350. The idea that “real rich people” don’t wear designer is untrue. And in general why does it even matter?
Hi Amelia! Very interesting vlog today, I believe you have given a fantastic rebuttal to people who make assumptions about people without properly doing their research, and make more assumptions about their life and their financial situations. It is no one's business to know these things about anyone. I don't understand why some people feel the need to be so mean! I watch every UA-cam you post, I enjoy seeing your complete joy everytime! Thank you Amelia, I will be here for your next post, and the next, and so on...💕☺️🇨🇦
I appreciate your output in a raw aspects as you can express. I am in your realm and enjoy my luxury bags based on its history and collect classic ones and a few trends. Also I’m like you, own few business, financially stable. I’m not the Uber rich but fully capable to buy all means in life. So yes, everyone is different. Wearing these bags make me happy, accomplished something I’ve worked hard for, etc… Thank you for expressing this as real as possible. ❤️
My Versace bag is crying in the corner right know 😂 great video. Thank you. Another example of wealthy person is Melania Trump, she is absolutely stunning with her Birkin.
People spend money on what they want. I used to work with a flight attendant that would fly to the Caribbean as part of the job and buy designer bags and shoes tax free on tax free islands. She would only eat food, such as canned food from her suitcase while at these destinations. She wouldn't spend money on eating out or buy drinks out during these work trips. She sold some of the items in the UK, wear some and go to VIP night clubs in London at weekends.
In my Caribbean country it's actually the opposite. Counterfeit is so high in the Caribbean that if you wear logo the first thought that comes to mind is that it's counterfeit. People judge and assume that you can't afford it and immediately think it's fake. It's now become sort of Taboo to wear Logo because of that. Although the younger generation are now more aware of all the brands other than LV GG and CC. Contemporary brands like KS, MK , MJ, coach and TB are more believable that can be afforded. Sad but true.
You should not let that video affect you if you really love luxury items.and not becuase of status and not because to flaunt your wealth .You should be comfortable and feel good within yourself when carrying luxury items.Only you yourself can feel good whatever people says.
I love this video so much. I watched that video yesterday, and it made me feel terrible about myself and my LV daily bag. Your video helped me restore some of my wounded confidence 💕 thanks for vocalizing this and standing up for people!
Thank you so much, i’m so glad it helped you x
I agree with this comment a lot. The other video did point out some interesting things but I genuinely love to collect these luxury bags and wear and love them and if that makes me poor so be it because I don’t measure being rich by what I wear or how much money is in my wallet. It’s measured in love, love for my friends, love for family, love for all around me and the love they have for me.
Thanks for the video.. I hear influencers speaking about how the rich do not “show off their wealth”! The idea the the rich do not It show off their wealth is incorrect: there is nothing “quiet” about private planes, exclusive zip codes, luxury vacations, housekeepers and gardeners...and so on!
Buying what we love and enjoy is a luxury for all, nothing wrong with using ones hard earned money to buy what looks good and helps us to feel good! Life is too short and fragile for wait for happiness to come knocking at the door...if you can buy why not! 🎉
*amzrepx* The range of styles and colors on offer is truly impressive. Whatever your personal taste, you're sure to find a bag that suits you.
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I buy things because I love them not to look ‘rich’ 🥰
Exactly x
Good for you 👏
😂😅🤣😂. This is perfect. You know, I make certain to dress like a street urchin just so that people will leave me the hell alone. ❤️😊🤣
I always believe that if you work hard, you should be able to reward yourself however you wish to regardless of your social status, income etc. I personally will never put myself in debt to purchase luxury things because financially, that's a terrible decision.
I agree with this
I could have an understanding of how the constant price increases sort of pushes people over the edge to buy with credit due to FOMO.
I buy luxury no to look rich I buy luxury because I love the brands I love LV/Chanel/Burberry/ Gucci there is no problem with that.
Also wearing any luxury doesn’t change how I am ❤
Exactly x
Well said 👏👏👏👏👏❤️
Yes me too! Do you think I care what people think how much I have or don't have? 😂 I buy LV because I adore the brand and the bags in my eyes are timeless and go with everything in my wardrobe
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@@erinnadia0409 there you go 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you for standing up to people who sometimes just genuinely really love Louis Vuitton. I have been buying since I was a teenager & slowly from then growing my collection. I actually am a firm believer that if I want to (or anyone) want to buy luxury goods, let us be. I am not asking anyone for a single dollar. I work hard for my buck and should be able to choose what to spend my money on.
Exactly, thank you
Honestly the amount of time people put into caring about how someone else looks or spends their money is ridiculous. Imagine the world issues that could be solved if that energy went to something useful 🙄
Couldn’t agree more my friend!
That part lol 😂great point it’s like like why do they care so much??!!
I friggin love you!! I was so offended by that video, as well. I actually watch her videos and usually enjoy them. But this one burned me up! I have been a luxury designer enthusiast since I was a child and grew up in poverty. Even back then, I’d admire and pour over magazines and watch MTV’s House of Style. I even was a fashion major for a bit before switching over to accounting. My stepdad is a financial planner, so that combined with my accounting degree and not growing up with wealth all taught me to be smart with money. I went to school and worked the whole time saving and also paying down school loans. I’ve had a 401K and IRA since I was 18 & now at 45 am in the position where my husband & I have good salaries, excellent savings, no debt and will be retiring at 55. I also buy luxury and adore it!! I’m not trying to impress anyone. I admire the pieces as works of art & they make me so happy.
We shouldn’t have to constantly justify why it is ok to buy luxury & for me in particular, purses. I get so much crap about how I’m wasting money on a $4k bag and how I could be investing that somewhere else. Do they know my husband and I each maximize our 401k. Do they know I have a balanced portfolio already with stocks, T-Bills, CD’s, annuities, life insurance?? Do they know I have no debt?? It’s so damn presumptuous and really irritates me.
So bravo on speaking out!! 👏
I love this comment, thank you for sharing it x
Well-stated!
I love hearing about how hard you’ve worked, and all of the great investments you’re making, all while enjoying your great choices. Awesome!
Same here!
Why do people label others?? Poor, low class, etc… its just words used by the insecure or people who perceive others to be beneath them. I wear what i love- I have worked hard and do not care others think. Thanks for sharing this.
I don’t know but i really wish they wouldn’t
My mom said a smart thing once. People who think and judge you for buying certain things or look a certain way to impress other people, are people that are like that themselves. Because they can't think far enough, why someone would do that only for themselves. Because to them, how others view them is the only valid reason! =)
Your mom was a smart lady
I love this ❤
That’s very intuitive of your mom and accurate.
That's literally you lmao
So true!!
Thank you for explaining how flawed it was to generalize a whole group of people who love luxury as “pretending to be rich.” The point that only wealthy or high class people don’t where logos is terrible. It’s a preference, a personal choice. I attended a wedding in Scottsdale, AZ a couple of years ago as a plus one. This was a large wedding, with many wealthy guests. I didn’t meet everyone, but some of these individuals obtained their wealth by working at large finance firms, had their own successful businesses and firms, managers of celebrities, influencers, etc. I don’t think I saw a female guest without a luxury logo. Chanel flaps were the most popular bag that I saw that weekend, almost all of the women were wearing one. So I think it’s safe to say that wealthy people also wear logos haha. But I’m sure there are wealthy people out there who have no interest in wearing luxury. It’s just a preference. It shouldn’t be something that defines someone’s character or finances.
Exactly, it is everyones personal preference
Well said, Amelia!❤You bring up excellent points! Thank you for the mention! I truly appreciate your kindness 🙌
Thank you so much x
I gasped when you mentioned that the YT-er used Amber’s video. As a fellow Jersey girl I got a super protective feeling 💪🏻 we got your back Amber!
@@gdkarma Aw you are so sweet! Thank you 😊
Let’s leave Amber alone! Love you Amber!❤❤
@@tru.roux.23 Aw love you too 😘
I super hate that saying of pour people wear things to look rich, I don't buy louie to look rich, I like the product. Almost every bag I have ever bought had a brand, my faded glory hand bag out of Walmart is a brand. Even if you drive a corvette and live in a trailer that's your choice. I get so so so annoyed when I see titles like that, and no one has every said this to my face. My mother has called me you rich kid, and I tell her yes your kid. I see those videos too, buy what you love and keep it for a long time and that is sustainable!
I hate that saying as well
I believe Luxury is mainly bought for it’s quality, how well designed it is, it’s colours, the cuts, for it’s comfort and for it’s durability. Judging people on their purchases is odd and says more about the people judging than the people buying and enjoying luxury.
Thank you x
I disagree with your response. It was explained in the 1996 book THE MILLIONAIRE NEXT DOOR ( which is still accurate) that wealthy people dont have fancy cars over 50,000 .... designer watches..... or live in gated communities. ..... the true rich are very small in size. It was based on a survey and really opened my eyes to the fakes out here. To anyone reading, im not ranting on this lady but I myself am not into designer brands because your greatest investment is in YOU❤❤💯
Your not ranting at all, you are giving an opinion in a very respectful way. I have read that book as well- i read a lot of personal finance books- and i agree there are a lot of ‘next door millionaires’. I buy less than i could, but i still like to buy designer with what i buy. My personal opinion is there are next door millionaires who do spend their money that way, and ones that don’t.
I don’t need to “look rich.” Doesn’t that make you look like a target? 🤔 Also poor people cannot afford Coach or Michael Kors, let alone LV and Gucci. That’s ridiculous! Poor people can barely afford to pay their bills and stay above water. Now I do see a lot of middle and upper middle class buying designer bags that they save for, not necessarily Gucci or LV, but designer brands in general. There’s nothing wrong with treating yourself to something nice. But I never thought anyone who buys these products is actually trying to “look rich.” I think they just want their money to go a long way since designer products tend to be of higher quality and will last much longer. And I do agree with you, Amelia! We shouldn’t judge anyone on anything they wear. It’s just their personal style. Celebrities are very wealthy and wear logos all the time lol. People are crazy! And if you’re sitting there judging what everyone else is wearing, you really need to get a life. I don’t worry about what anyone else is wearing. Do I look at some people and think “oh wow, cute dress!” or “they look really nice.” Sure I do! But I think it for a second and go about my life. I don’t think “oh wow, they’re trying to look rich.” Lol. I never though that of anyone in my life. 🤦♀️ Also designer brands are not trying to market to one demographic. They’re marketing to everyone! They just want to sell their products to whoever! Duh!
I agree, i would never look at someone and judge that they are trying to look rich
Exactly!!!
Even princess Diana and princess Kelly loved to wear Dior and Hermes, then who the hell is she to judge people what they want to wear !?😂😂
Live and let live
@@jppage3292 They are fashion icons whi continue to inspire people and they also contributes the popularity of the fashion houses. There is a history behind each big fashion house name. Of course peope who only look at the price tag can never understand it and make stupide comment like people only buy luxury products to look rich. I am not comparing I am saying that royal rich or normal people can all like luxury brands for one million different reasons, the history the culture, the fashion anything. And even if people buy these brands to look rich so what as long as they are spending their own hard earn money!
Ok so I absolutely love you- out here trying to keep these YT streets honest, thoughtful + human. Thank you ❤️🌈
Thank you, i really appreciate that xx
Very well said! It doesn’t go hand in hand, you can be poor or rich and still enjoy these brands, it’s not just poor people trying to look rich. Personally, I’m not big on logos, mainly due to safety, but I love luxury, the craftsmanship, and the history of the brands.
It’s all about personal choice
Everyone has their thing. Someone might judge you for spending 1,000+ on a bag, while they go on and spend the same amount on traveling for example. Great response!
Thank you x
Well done! 👏👏👏. Let’s talk about the judgment. Sometimes we have to take a break from the eye candy videos, and talk about the culture of luxury! Let’s treat each other with respect and respect people’s choices.
Thank you, i agree x
I brought luxury brands forthe purpose to enjoy to wear and what it suit my lifestyle. Owned pieces (never wear) because I love the brand and looks, and it just sitting on my shelf. It has nothing to do with wealth or your personal character. Love this type video. 🧡
Exactly! And thank you!
Exactly! You purchased those pieces because you like them and it brings you joy. Not everyone purchases designer or luxury items to prove they are wealthy. Some, but not all.
You are not alone in doing that. I have a bag i would probably never wear outside, or perhaps very rarely take out. But, the bag is on a shelf for me to enjoy, apreciating beauty and feeling very deeply gratitude for. Have nothing to do with looking rich ^^ to me it is art.
I have a petite malle i have never used and i simply adore it
i am not rich by any means. i am a paycheck to paycheck woman. i have a young child. i also have been able to buy a few LV items because I like them. i dont care what anyone says or thinks. i buy/wear what i like. the items i have are probably the only ones i will ever have. i have never been one to follow trends or try to be someone im not or fit into a "social" class. i am just me and i like what i like and dont care what someone else thinks. i have never judged people based on material items. they are just things at the end of the day. i work hard for my money, and how i spend it is my choice. my stance is this...LEAVE THE JUDGING TO JESUS
Love this comment x
Just found your channel a few weeks ago, about the time a lot of this started. Wow! You are so well spoken, have such a passion of treating people well and very open-minded about looking at unpopular opinions from several angles. Your closing remarks were very powerful.
Thank you very much, i really appreciate that x
This exactly capture my thoughts and what I couldn't put into words about Cara Nicole's video. I own some luxury bags but I put so much thought into them, so much that I have walked into a store only to walk out empty handed and purchase a few months later. Buying luxury is not synonymous with low class or trying to fit in with the rich and the rich are not the only people ALLOWED to wear luxury.
thank you so much x
Amen! You said this so well, with so much class and grace. I commend you, because I definitely could not show your restraint 😁. My first luxury brand purchase was LV in my early 20's. I saw the newly re-released DE print on a girl going up an escalator and fell in love. I had NO idea what brand it was, I just knew I wanted that bag. I searched for it and finally found out who made it, and went out and bought it. I wore that bag every day, so excited when I looked at it. I wasn't trying to BE anything, I was just happy. But OTHER people, they had "thoughts". They judged me, they projected their own insecurities and reasoning to my wearing a luxury handbag. It was shocking to me then, and it is still shocking to me now.
In addition to being very judgmental, classist, and elitist, this conversation has a healthy subtext of racism. This has been discussed by multiple black YT content creators, who point out that the "old money" or "quiet luxury" aesthetic only encompasses European versions of wealth. There were plenty of uber wealthy people in India (cough *Koh-i-Noor diamond* cough), for example, or South America, or Africa, but their luxury aesthetics somehow don't count or are considered "tacky" and nouveau riche. In the end I actually find it amusing and a bit ironic that many of the content creators who put out these videos (looking at you Anna Bey) would be shunned from the very circles they are attempting to claim they belong to.
I have had this, where i am just being me and being happy, not trying to be anything, but still being judged for buying a handbag!
I'm too broke to buy designer but I LOVE seeing the bags that you girlies on this side of youtube purchase. Here's the thing, a lot of the time when people can't afford things, we make up reasons as to why it's a waste of money and/ or frivolous. That way, we feel better about not being able to afford it. LOL. It's projection, for the most part. If buying luxury makes you happy then do it!
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Thank you!
Agree with you totally! And as for Steve Jobs’ turtlenecks - they were Issey Miyake!! People need to mind their business.
I know, completely designer, every one of them!
Yeah, that video was so damn judgmental. That woman had a major chip on her shoulder. I wear both low-key and loud luxury because I love the pieces and I typically buy them secondhand because I also care about the environment. Unlike fast fashion brands, I know my bags will be around for many years and I can always sell them and make some money back, which you really can’t do on most fast fashion items because they’ll be in such poor quality. By the way, my family technically qualifies as Old Money-a term I absolutely hate-but I’m so sick of videos telling those who wear logos that they’re somehow “less than.” People recently have been talking about Old Money as a homogenous group and I find that obnoxious as well. Personally, I notice what people wear because I love fashion, but I’m not judging them for it. As long as a person isn’t in debt to look a certain way, they are investing in their future, and they’re happy, I really don’t care what brands they’re wearing.
Thank you for sharing this x
Well stated!
@joanna Tanger I TOTALLY agree. I do high/low all the time and don't care who has a problem OR opinion of me. Today, I carried my Chanel Trendy CC with a pair of probably 10 year old NY&Co. jeans and a No Boundaries t-shirt and jellies from Walmart. Only ignorant, envious, hateful people who have nothing better to do with their lives except judge others...bc maybe, in this instance, they can't afford to "look rich" 🙄 #ignorance
No, you just took it personally.
@Tomika Kelly Exactly, basically all the commenters are taking it personally. I laughed when this chick says "By ThE WaY I'm oLd MoNeY tOo.. BuT IDC wHaT pEoPLe ThiNk". Why'd she have to tell the entire internet then if she doesn't care?
Alot of this video was some kind of privilege. I prefer to wear linen/silk/cashmere and understated leather shoes/bags because I used to live around Chicago and Milwaukee and you WILL get robbed if you go outside wearing LV head to toe. Even just a designer bag puts a target on your back. These women are just living in safe space bubbles and never have to worry about reality.
Well said, Amelia. Love this video. I dont come from upper class. I will classified myself as middle lower class. I bought LV, Chanel and YSL bags not to look rich. I bought because i am a handbag lover. I love handbags. That's simple.
Exactly and thank you
As if a poor person could buy designer stuff. When you’re poor you can could barely pay rent and bills or buy food. Whoever is saying this BS doesn’t know shit about being poor.
Having been there, agreed.
Her video was actually very well thought out. It was not offensive or judgement at all lol. She made a very good point. I have a few luxury bags and luxury items myself and I most likely will not be getting any more because she made such good points. You took one sentence from her video and made it all about that sentence which was a true statement for many and then made it all about you. When she was actually saying look at all those bags. Even behind you, look at them. Add up what you’ve spent on that and think of the investments and other things you could have actually done with that money instead. Buy those things because they make you feel happy, but when putting it into perspective retiring early would make me pretty happy. Going on a trip would make me pretty happy, there’s a lot I can do with the price of a Chanel and a good Google search. Investing that money into your education or your child’s education should make you pretty happy. Being an influencer is only going to last for so long. Then what are you going to do!? Nobody is going to care and they’ll move on. It’s ironic that you make a video to put judgement on a girl who you say is passing judgement on others. Potts and kettles.
we all have our own opinions and this is mine
Coming from Anna Bey who runs a channel that's all about how to 'level up' your look to appear wealthy, get your social cues right, and then get a wealthy man isn't it "a bit rich' of her (pun intended) to try to ridicule others for apparently, being overt about merely liking certain brands?
There's an argument she's trying to throw distance on what she's all about by deflecting.
I could make some unkind remarks there but will desist.
As for the rest, sadly that's how you get lots of eyeballs and subs; generate controversy, bait, ignite and stand back.
There's an element of truth in what's being said on each side. We have to find our own place in this.
There is a place for 'investment dressing', but that's not investing for a direct financial return, that's obvious.
It is however about putting an outfit together that will make the most of you and give the best results and returns. It is social in some respects because we're all social animals. A great handbag will elevate your look, there's no question about that.
I happen to enjoy brands most people haven't heard of. Like Morabito. Who? Daks. Ditto.
But I do have some LV and some Gucci as well.
I'm at the bargain basement end of things, I really enjoy finding an unloved bargain, restoring and enjoying the quality and the results.
We're just having some fun in a very serious world. I know I dip into the handbag world as a bit of light relief from Covid19, recession, imploding banks, climate change, and the whole catastrophe. There are times when it gets too much and I go: I know, I'll just dip into what Amelia Rose/Dayle/Meredith/Jessie etc etc are saying and then go back to whatever is preoccupying me. It's a bit of fun. Some light relief.
There are pitfalls to everything. Most clothing is costume in some respect, unless it's ultra functional..., its telegraphing values, and sensibilities, and how you'd like to be seen. There's snobbery and there's inverted snobbery and the kind of comments being made in the name of raising awareness, are very close to the latter. JIMO.
I love the line in this - we’re just having fun in a very serious world-
Thank you
I've noticed that whenever something is considered "desirable" people have an urge to make it look bad. I think there's an Aesop's Fable where a wolf is reaching for some grapes or something, and can't reach them, so he says that the grapes must suck anyway. I don't understand why people can't just look at someone who is happy, and enjoying their life, and let them be. They always have to attack it. I also DESPISE the way that people who have nice things are described as simply "flaunting their wealth." Maybe people want a nice house, because it's nice. Maybe people wear nice clothing, because it is lovely, and makes them feel good. It isn't about "display" or putting on a show. I can't stand that.
i LOVE this comment x
I’m really glad I haven’t watched this video you refer too. I’m a believer you should live your own life how you like. I don’t care what others think and the sooner we all stop listening to people who try hard to dictate how we life the better and happier we all will be. Thanks for all the raw emotion Amelia. Like always you are honest and caring and I love you for it
Thank you very much x
I'm in total agreement I love my designer brands.. What iv found over the years is that I use to be a big shopper and buy stuff with out giving it an extra thought.. But now by buying LV or gucci I find I actually save money I take extra time to think about my purchase I'm not buying random stuff weekly... So in the long run I now know from experience that I don't lift my mk bags over my lv bags and that has stopped me spending and wasting money... Smart purchases actually can save you money 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
and last and be used a lifetime x
Bag snobs are the worst😏. You can be anything you want in life. Yet some people choose to be snobs. Now That’s poor (behavior) imo.
Live and let live i say
Absolutely bag snobs the worst
Why it always comes down to the very poor or to the super rich? What about the upper middle class, the people who can afford to buy luxury without getting into debts ? People who can still live comfortably , travel, going to the nice dinners, have a beautiful homes etc... What about us? Are we also not allowed to buy luxury? Are we also trying to look what we are not?
Absolutely agree with this x
I can not go to nice places, never have a nice home or eat dinners out....but am i not allowed to enjoy nice things i can buy ? A bag is a lot cheaper than a car or house. People have to be multimillionare these days to own a place. It is very harsh to expect that you have to be a certain type of rich to be allowed to enjoy these bags.
Absolutely anybody can, it is personal preference where we prioritise our funds and the point about the cost of housing is exactly on point, so expensive now
Maybe I am just lucky to be living in a very nice area ( Palm Desert, Coachella Valley, California) where is a majority of population are upper middle class people who live in Country Clubs, playing golf and dinning out at the best restaurants all year around , but this is a world I am living in. Sure, we also have multimillionaires here, but I am talking about average middle class folks like myself.
👏👏👏👏 Thank you! I buy what I like, what is good quality, and what works well in my life. My style now is the same as when I was a young teenager, I typically like and am draw to understated classic styles, but have always incorporated a pop of color to in essence buck the status quo of my profession. That and certain bright colors just look good on me. I enjoy quality over quantity and have items in my closet that I still wear regularly after owning them almost 30 years. Good quality lasts almost forever if you take care of it. Buy whatever you like and enjoy! Life is too short. I refuse to judge anyone.
Thank you so much x
You are obviously so triggered in this video. You might want to unpack that. You clearly took her take personally. The video that you are referencing was made within the specific paradigm of unpacking consumerism and the concept of luxury as a display of social status and it was spot on. Plus, there are so many other videos that have said exactly the same thing.
A key incentive for people who buy luxury regardless of social status, it to signal to others , their wealth. Hence, why exclusivity is the cornerstone of the market. Taking offence to that fact doesn’t make it any less true, and this fact is woven into the enjoyment of it all. Two things can be true at the same time and it doesn’t make anyone a bad person.
Wealthy people never want to be aligned with those they consider ‘poor’. This is one reason why many wealthy people moved away from wearing logos when those from working class backgrounds began wearing them. Major example of this is Burberry, and more recently LV (and definitely Gucci) .
This is where quiet luxury came from.
It begins young, like the desire to have nike or adidas at school, and being teased for wearing Asda George. People do buy designer to elevate themselves in groups.
There is nothing wrong with making content that invites others to critically think about why they are/ are thinking of making such expensive purchases for things that they don’t actually need, and separate societal norms and values from their own goals . Which is the entire point of her channel. It’s not to shame anyone, but such decisions are not conducive to the financial betterment of many people.
Maybe so, and very eloquently put I do agree there was a strong financial message in the video as I said in mine, and I appreciate where that was coming from. I also think people will have different opinions on this, and I welcome videos or conversations that make you think. I do think however that in such conversations, there is going to be an opposing view, I appreciate mine is a differently held opinion. I do believe however that these videos can be made without being overtly judgemental, and the descriptions used in this video to emphasise a point, of the very limited snips of videos taken, I feel were unfair to those creators and were judgemental to a group of persons, myself included. That is just my opinion though, and the world is kept interesting by us all not agreeing!
@@ameliarosescloset of course, and I agree that these discussions and the presentation of different stances is important for us all. I appreciate you taking the time to respond, and I enjoy your content.
Thank you and of course, I appreciate the interaction and considering things about myself that may make me uncomfortable, it’s good to go out of my comfort zone!
@@ameliarosescloset ❤️
Thank you for this one. ❤ I am a firm believer in the concept of "Everyone can do what they want with their own money". After bills are paid and needs are taken care of its time for the wants. We're not just working to pay bills, whats left is ours to play with and to spend whichever way we see fit.
love this x
Not everyone buys luxury items for the same reasons. I reckon that argument speaks more to the person making that statement. I bought my LVs when I started making money because I knew they'd stay nice, hold up, look great, and do what I wanted them to. Thirty years later I am still using all my old LV because it does exactly what I want and I still love each piece. I don't give a rat's arse what those people think. Perhaps as a "you might want to be more financially educated before spending on Designer" vs 'you are a luser trying to look rich" it might be more appropriate. I'd be boiling on that costume comment as well. Judgey people need to learn about staying in their lane. As for Anna, her audience is very different than this audience. She's basically teaching those interested in how to marry up. It's a very different perspective on a very competetive area. Me, I have no wish to marry up so it's not my concern. WHAT IS WRONG WITH COLLECTING CHANGE?!?!?!?! JFC woman, this is totally the bias of that vid maker. And to be Honest, if the bills are getting paid, the family is fed , the retirement and savings are funded and the house/rent paid up... Its no one's business what you spend on or why.
Thank you and i agree!
Hi Amila❤️ my father all ways used to say “you are born with class you can’t buy it” god bless my dad…he came from a single mum my grandfather died very young my grandmother brought my dad up through world war 2 on her own…my parents are Italian so you can imagine what it would have been like in Europe in those times 😢I was born in Australia…started working in fashion when I was 18 now 61 and I love everything fashion CC, LV so what those that make me…I think blessed ❤️❤️❤️
Love this, your father was a wise man x
Sometimes, when you are deep into a behavior pattern, it can hurt to look inward and your automatic reflex can be to jump into defensive mode. As you did here.
If you didn't care about other people thinking you were poor, you wouldn't be offended by someone else saying your choices make you look poor. Someone could tell me that and I would think it was weird that it was a topic of discussion, but I truthfully would not care in the slightest. That makes you a good candidate for their marketing campaigns and me a poor candidate for their marketing campaigns.
There was a time when I was a compulsive shopper due to a side-effect of medication and trying to fill the hole in my heart from being stuck in a bad marriage. When I started feeling better, I got rid of so much stuff- designer, not designer. I just bagged it up and dumped it in a donation box and it felt so freeing!
Not saying you need to throw out your things, but being open to understanding the motivations behind your actions is always a positive.
i have really enjoyed having my way of thinking challenged in the comments on this video, i think it is very healthy. I am so glad you are in a much better place now x
@@ameliarosescloset I like how open you are to self-reflection. It is a big positive. Also, you are a very good speaker. Passionate. You have a real knack for content delivery. I watched the whole thing even though I didn't agree. Anyone can lose material things, but that skill is within you. Don't let anybody dull your shine by caring about if they think you are poor.
In my opinion wealth/means have nothing to do with personal interests. Some love fashion and to them it has value to spend on and some don’t as see choosing what to wear everyday as a chore. Both situations apply regardless of the means a person has. You can love fashion regardless. Judging and labeling people into classes is not classy at all and I hope people stop doing it for clicks soon.
I agree thank you
I like my designer handbags because they make me happy. Most people like me know to stay in our lanes though, meaning we only spend what we can afford. This is where people like you, Marquita LV, Daruska and others like you come in. I get great enjoyment and appreciation watching you guys share your collections with us, that’s enough for me.
Thank you so much
It’s just a style choice. Honey everyone judges, you’re judging the judgers. So instead I prefer the mind set that everyone is entitled to their own opinions. Right or wrong. And YOU have the right to your opinions as well. So instead, I’d just give your opposing view and some will agree with you and some will agree with them.
In the end how YOU feel and live and see yourself is most important, not what others think or believe about you. I think when you get over a certain age you see this clearly.
Wearing designer brands is just another style choice. Nothing more. You can be rich or poor and have just one monogrammed bag or 50… it’s simply a style choice.
Love this comment, thank you for sharing it
I like wearing designer branded bags and sunnies because they make me feel good and are fab quality. They bring my outfit together...Its a treat to me ! I'm not bothered by cars but i love my flashy sunglasses and bags .....its a personal preference WHICH I CAN AFFORD. Its for me not anyone else. People like different things! I dont judge !
Absolutely love this!
I would ignore people like that and not give them a platform. They are so unimportant. Do whatever you like and buy whatever you like. It’s no one’s business.
Thank you
Oh,I have same opinion about Annabey.
I also hate titles like “10 ways to look like…”, “10 things elegant ladies never do”…. So that’s not pretend to be?
Those aren’t my favourite either!
Love this
You are amazing, i completely relate to everything you said about yourself. I grew up with a single mom, and we got 2nd hand clothes a lot of the time. I was the 1st to graduate college in my family, and i have a collection of luxury bags along with contemporary bags. I'd love to know her opinion of the rich who buy contemporary bags with us "poor" ppl. I buy bags that i love and for their quality. I have two Bvlgari serpenti bags that only have a logo on the back and aren't super mainstream/popular. You would only know that brand if you know. I also have LV, Dior, 1 chanel 19, and a few YSL bags. Yes, they are logos, but i truly didn't buy them to look rich... bc I'm absolutely NOT rich, I'm middle class with 3 children, and my husband is a blue-collar worker here in the US. It makes me so mad. ppl think we only buy these brands bc they're associated with the rich.
Honestly, this woman sounds like one of those who do judge luxury and the people who buy luxury. Like, if you're not in a certain tax bracket, then "That's not for you. It's for me bc you don't make as much money as me."
I also wonder what she thinks of the rich who buy fakes? And im sorry, but Anna Bay is someone who desires to be weathy so badly that she has made a living by teaching women how to act and dress so they can "fit in." That's my opinion, though. She wants to be a certain stereotype.
Thank you, and i fully get how you feel in this comment.
I don't understand how everyone in this comment section says that. You didn't watch the video and you don't condone judging others ... BUT then judge her based on the video that you didn't watch yourself? Hypocritical.. I'm starting to like this community less and less.
And weren't there a bunch of videos recently about Chanel quality declining? Why would I want to pay that much for a lesser bag that will not last as well as my higher quality leather, non-logo bags?
I really enjoyed this video and I admire your passion about this topic. That creator sounds like a bit of a snob. I live among very poor people who can’t pay their power or food bills. I think that creator doesn’t really know what being genuinely poor means. It annoys me that they think poor people buy designer bags to keep up, they most definitely don’t.
I agree completely
I never judge ppl who wear logos. I actually enjoy going up to them and saying I love your bag or I love your shoes or I love your outfit. Logo or no logo!
me too! to total strangers!
Generalisation is wrong and the conclusions are not accurate. It’s like we say ‘wealthy people who shop at Zara or H&M are trying to look poor’!
Such a good analogy!
Amelia, as much as I love and appreciate your videos I really do think this is just a trigger for you. I’m a designer bag collector as well and I thought her video was pretty good and she got her point across respectfully. I think she made some great points. Now that being said, I think she’s trying to reference more on the younger ppl with much less money which I agree they shouldn’t be purchasing certain items if they can’t afford it. In the end I think us luxury lovers have to be honest and admit that it is also true certain brands like LV and Gucci are very loud and obnoxious for a reason. It’s for a certain type! We ALL know this and that’s why a lot of us stray away from it.
Thank you for your comment, as i said i do think she made some good points and everyone is going to have their own opinion, mine is the video was quite judgemental. That might be though as i wear more of those loud bags, i personally love them, and i did feel attacked for wearing them, as if i was trying to wear a costume to look rich, perhaps that is my own trigger. It’s a very interesting debate and it is good to hear all sides x
I have extremely wealthy friends (they own companies, have (various) Ferraris in their garage along their everyday Mercedes - they love and buy LV alongside Hermes and Rolex.
Thank you for sharing, this is my experience also
First. Excellent video. Second, it's objectively false that rich people do not buy these luxury brands. Though I can't remember the exact percentage, something like 40% of Chanel's revenue is from the top 2% or 3% of spenders. Those people are obviously rich and are super-buyers, so feelings aside, it's simply untrue that only poor or middle class people buy these brands.
I find the phrase 'try hard' interesting, because it's interesting what things it's okay to try hard at and what things it's not. Makeup itself is something one has to try hard to do. People spend a lot of money on it, you have to learn how to do it properly, iwhat the correct shades are, how they wear throughout the day. It also takes time to choose, experiment, apply. I know it's not trivial, because I myself can't do it, though I've tried to learn a little (and mostly failed). Yet it's generally not said "make up is for try-hards who are wearing a costume to make them look better than they truly look". Since humans are social, I think we are all trying to portray a certain image to other humans, though I don't think that means that the *only* reason we like things is to impress others. I also think that the things we like are influenced by other people, because we are social creatures. Yes, it is important that we not spend all our money on trivialities when we haven't even saved for retirement. But also, life is for the living, not just when we are old, and as long as we are also being financially responsible, I think it's okay to spend money on frivolous things that are fun for us now.
Finally, I've spent most of my life not buying luxury items (and still mostly don't buy), but somehow I'm still not rich, lol. So I don't think buying luxury is what keeps most poor people poor. Poor people are poor for far more systemic reasons that that.
I agree with this, thank you so much for your comment!
So glad for this reaction video, thank you for your thoughts !!
Thank you so much x
You deserve a standing ovation 👏🏼 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💕💗 Amazing video Amelia ❤
Thank you so much!
IMO Many buy luxury because the items are timeless, able to be enjoyed for many years and passed down. That IMO is long term wardrobe investment.
Some people choose to spend significantly upfront but buy maybe 1-3 items in a year. Over a decade that is a curated collection.
IMO people like having items that make them feel good every time they use it. That can be luxury but not always. You can argue why it makes them feel good may be marketing, but to be frank the only motivation you know 100% is your own.
IMO concerning myself with strangers $ decisions is a distraction.
Its interesting how this view perseveres when it comes to luxury fashion. Yet in owning multiple homes there seems to be little about how maybe thats also a status symbol (which can be argued has a lot of impact on economy and affordability).
Great comment, thank you and the rental market definitely has an impact on the economy
Many people on the internet are only able to speak from their limited knowledge and cannot understand beyond what their eyes can see. Using Steve Jobs wardrobe as an example of quiet luxury is erroneous. In fact his uniform was efficient for him so he wouldn’t have to waste time making decisions about what to wear each day. It’s a known technique for preventing decision fatigue and improving productivity.
It is absolutely, when i am very busy in work i wear a black suit everyday and white shirt
Great topic. You made so many excellent points. Lots to think about.
Thank you x
I think a way to determine if a person is drawn to luxury for social/appearance reasons is to ask yourself if you would love your luxury items and buy them and feel the same about them if those same styles and brands could be bought for a small fraction of what you pay for them? If no one saw them as expensive, would you still like them the same?
I think for a lot of people it’s the look, but also the history and heritage. For me, anything fuschia regardless of brand!
Love love love this video. I watched that video in question too and agreed with parts of it. But I also think that money is a really a tool to reach life’s happiness - whatever that is. I think that having a bright yellow classic flap that you love (given that you make a sensible choice at the time) is much better than stashing those money under your mattress until you draw your last breath. Having money is a great thing, but NOT USING the money that you earned and ONLY tucking it away for rainy days is really SUBOPTIMAL. Love your videos and your intelligence Amelia. Keep going and I will be watching.❤
Thank you so much x
YES!!! Love this!! All of this. I buy my bags because I have this crazy obsession and they make me happy.
Same. Thank you!
Hi I'm Mrigyanka from India, I recently completed my PhD and got into my first ever job (yes, in my 30s because that's how long school was for me) and I've always loved aspired to have luxury products because they aspired me to work hard enough to get them. I love my Starbucks because when I was younger I was too afraid to go into the store, and now that I can afford that and I have tons of Starbucks merch, I can tick it off my list. I love my designer handbags (Hidesign, guess, Michael kors, Aldo, etc) and one day I will work hard enough for a chanel too 😊 and thank you for the video for reinstating the fact that we don't necessarily buy luxury items to show off, we do it because we love them and there is no harm in that.
Congratulations on your doctorate, that’s amazing!
@@ameliarosescloset thank you ♥️
I think sadly, wearing a designer logo is going to attract attention and make the onlooker cast a judgment based on wealth, regardless of if we like it or not. A logo represents something, the fact we are willing to walk around with a logo that symbolises ‘wealth’ it says something about the wearer. They either just like the brand, they have saved up but couldn’t truly afford it , or buy them like they are high street if we are super rich. Either way, it sends a message and people will judge. I no longer wear logos and personally I wouldn’t again simply because years ago I did fall victim to the mindset of ‘designer labels will make me look richer’ and it filled a void and I felt like less, so material goods fill the space… for a short time. I’m glad I no longer feel this way. But as I was stuck in this trap of a mindset I understand that particular point. For some people feeling they need to prove something it can be a trap, a quick fix to fake you’re doing better than you are financially. But true wealth and richness comes from happiness in yourself without material items. That is what I learned coming out the other side. I will buy a quality luxury bag, but it will never have a logo, simply because I know people will judge and I want people to see me and not a brand ❤
there is a lot of judgement about
Amelia: I LOVE this video. It is SPOT-ON! 🎯 🎯 Most people make judgments and assessments of other people every day, just by being living, sentient humans. HOWEVER, what if people just LIKE and ENJOY the expensive accessories, jewelry and clothing that they buy, then use and wear in public? Unless you know any such individual and can make a clear judgment of a person's motives, nobody can read the full intent of another person, at least in this realm. Furthermore, even if people at lower income levels ARE aspirational, SO WHAT? We all aspire to something, and we all express this in different ways. In general we also need to combat this reverse snobbery from self-styled cognoscenti who spread the notion that strong interests in and knowledge of fashion imply some form of fatuousness or superficiality. This is ridiculous.
Thank you so much x
If you are not faking it why so triggered from the vlog in the first place that you made a clapback video? If you are really rich you won't feel triggered you will ignore it and will laugh to that video
I wasn’t always in the position I am now, and i have a strong dislike of such open judgement. Financial education is something i support wholeheartedly, an attack on people who happen to enjoy luxury is not.
When we reach the era where not only 'royalty' or "nobles' can buy luxury, we are judged by our fellow 'common' man😂. It's a democracy now, anybody can pursue anything they want. Who are we to judged? I'm glad you called her out, she just said herself she's not into luxury. She is not..ever..in a position to say anything what we luxury lovers do. All these financial savviness they say, yeah I understand we need to be smart but NOBODY IS gonna get out of here alive! If ever you pay off your mortgage and you're dead, you won't bring it with you. Your relatives will sell it away and buy the things they want. So if you work your ass off enjoy the nice things of life too. If it's not luxury you wanted, whatever float your boat but don't judge other's choices,it's not yours.
Absolutely agree with this x
I think the people that say those things are just projecting their own fears of self worth trying to say it’s other people buying things to “prove” something or fit in; when it’s really what they’re doing.
I think there was a financial message there, the delivery just came across as very judgemental
I prefer bags that do not tell ppl what they are with flashy names and logos because I just enjoy quality made beautiful things and don't want to bring unwanted attention to myself. Maybe I go out of my way to not look like that stereotype precisely because of the stigma about ppl in my income bracket not deserving a luxury brand.
It is awful that is even a thing you have to consider
I drive a ford fusion bought and paid for and carry a Chanel bag. I buy these items for the fashion. I love fashion.
Exactly this
Great video! You are knocking it out of the park my girl!! ❤
Thank you!
Gotta understand on their part too, that things which have been easier to obtain like a home (from 3x income to now 15-25x income), have gotten harder and harder after the GFC phenomenon, as the millennials saw their parents lose their home through sometimes no fault of their own, and that jobs that pay decently are getting harder to find (gig economy, AI disruption, government moving the goalposts), so seeing people who can buy up things simply because they were there first can bring up a lot of resentment and ideas of "eating the rich". Mustn't forget that's how Marie Antoinette lost her head.
Interesting comment. Thank you
You’re 100% on point! I Love the heritage and beauty and craftsmanship and quality of LVs as well. Most items do not see a light of day either but I love looking at them improving them etc. it is a hobby. It is a hobby for many and NOT cool that some people judge it. I spend very little on nails and other things that tend to suck so much money from people but I never judge them because they spend money as they wish. In fact, just sold my original LV and got for it 70% of what I paid for it new 12 yrs ago! I loved and enjoyed it for 12 years and ended up paying what I pay for coach or Kate spade. So it is not the most expensive hobby and even if it was, our money our choice ❤
thank you, our choice
Hi 👋🏼 American here and I LOVE the way you say poor 🤣💚
Thank you! X
I don't know since when every one is sooooooo concerned about how others are doing financially? let's be honest, they don't give a damn and just love the opportunity to jump on a bandwagon to throw hate at people they are jealous of or don't like.
Live and let live
First, well said! Second, the people who are saying “you’ve been sucked in by the marketing and trying to look like you fit in” are the same people who are pretending to love Van Gogh’s work or raving about the “genius” of Kafka because they want to look smarter or more refined. Everyone could accuse everyone else of the same thing on some level. In the end, handbags are like Van Gogh. People will have different tastes and different opinions but some will want to protect what they see as their domain. Some rich people will attempt to protect their status by trying to bring down others. It’s an immature but very common response when people feel threatened. Leave them to it. It’s ultimately their own insecurity they are reinforcing.
Interesting, thank you
I agree, everyone should be free to have their own tastes without being judged
Great video Amelia. While there is definitely some people who buy “to flex”, that has died down in recent years. Most people just buy what they like because they like it. Honestly that other video sounds like inverted snobbery
Thank you so much x
Some wealthy people love logos and some don't - I don't think it's a wealthy vs poor thing, but a style and temperament thing. Some people are just showy by nature and love a good logo and some bling and all of that and they can be rich or poor, it's just how they are. And some people don't like to be showy and are more understate by nature, again with no correlation to their bank account. People should just be themselves and buy what they like because you'll be judged either way! Should we be careful about how we spend our money and not over-extend ourselves just to prove something? Absolutely! But avoiding logos because you're worried it makes you "look poor" is no better than wearing logos you don't like because you want to "look rich". Either way, you're prioritising what other people think over what you really love.
Absolutely, i do think it’s a personal preference and style thing, personally i love a good logo and bright and bold and in your face, but loving that has no impact on my financial situation.
As i said in the video, and as i say on my finance channel, there was a real
Finance message behind the video, not to overspend, but one must be careful how that is communicated when discussing a whole group of people. This could be done sensitively without looking down on and judging anyone. And i openly own that i love loud, colourful and logo’s bags, nothing to do with my income, i just love them.
It's a harsh judgment but, let's be honest, its also very accurate. If someone can give me a reasonable explanation as to why we spend thousands of pounds on a bag other than for what it represents then I would certainly be interested in hearing what they have to say. And don't give me the 'quality' s*** either. There are lots of quality bags out there with amazing designs that don't cost the earth
Because we love them? Everyone will have different opinions though
24:10 Maybe she was talking about that group of people who buys designer stuff for the reason she was explaining? Maybe she wasn’t implying that everyone buys those things for the same reason? I don’t know, just guessing!
Maybe, i do think there was a good message in the video financially speaking x
The first saw Lewis Vuitton at the airport in Las Vegas (I live there). I then looked up the brand and decided to buy a preloved one to see if I liked it. I’ve bought a few and figured out what I like and don’t like and what other brands I like. They bring me joy ( I love Gucci too). Here’s the thing. I grocery shop in an area both rich and poor and in between. I sometimes wander if it’s safe to carry these bags there and on the Strip… Do I look like I have money to thieves or just trying to look like a rich woman? Do my bags look authentic or like fakes because they are often imitated? I love my luxury handbags but I’m careful when I carry them!
I think being cautious is only ever sensible
Love your smart and thought provoking content. Love that you shoutout and tag our fellow content creators too. Way to keep on positivity evolving the content space. 🥰🥰🥰
Thank you so much, i very much appreciate this
100% agree with you. People need to be more respectful and do not just assume. I buy designer goods because I love them not because I want to show off 😂
Absolutely agree x
i like to buy luxury because i’m a huge fan of fashion. i particularly like the designs of blumarjne clothing and vivienne westwood bags. i buy clothing so it can be personalized to me, not the other way around. im very picky and like many things about them but the details have to catch my eye and feel matching to my personality. there’s simply some aspects of certain brands that care about creating unique craftsmanship I don’t see in most regular fast fashion. i personally think this anti-logo trend is equally just people wanting to play rich as well and then looking down at others who might very well be rich but just love logomania. Kim K and Paris Hilton are mega wealthy but wore lots of logos back then.
I tend to agree on the anti logo trend
I have bags in all the price ranges. I like a look and I determine if it's worth paying the designer logo or not. But the other day, I bought a cute bag for $12 USD for my niece (training her to be a fashionista 😂). It was a toy bag in pink and blue and had rhinestones. A shoulder bag. And I loved that tiny bag soooooo much I would have bought one if the store had another 😂. I am a person who does care for resale value. And resale value is just not there for more lower cost brands like Michael Kors and Dooney. I love the quality of Dooney, I believe Dooney and Coach are classy and quality surpasses LV, and Chanel. However, I feel I can't get my money back from Dooney if I need it one day. LV I can get back what I've spent (because I do buy preloved). Coach has good resale on certain items to the point of making $$$. But that baaaggg! I wanted to run out the door with my niece's $12 toy bag 😂😂😂
Jeez Can we watch a harmless video without feeling triggered and “OFFENDED”.
Was she right In everything she said including the trying to look rich part? yes 100%.
Would it have made you feel better had she worded it differently? Yes,
Does it apply to every person that buys branded luxury? Nope, and those that it does apply to it’s usually to different degrees.
As someone in the middle class that enjoys luxury brands it’s okay to understand that sometimes we subconsciously do things for reasons a lot of us won’t or feel ashamed to admit, Can genuine appreciation grow from finally affording that bag that represented something or another that we at one point aspired to get to? Absolutely.
It’s not an easy fit to save up to be able to buy that bag that we have desired for so long and brands know this so they keep raising the bar. Would it be smarter for us to say f* them and spend our money more wisely? Absolutely
Would we? Nope😅, cos we have already been sucked in. It’s really not that deep
Thank you for your view, i have found this really interesting with the different views, i have also enjoyed challenging my own views!
Great video as always . 👍
Some people don't get it that fashion can be more than just clothes to others.
I always loved fashion. It's my hobby like art, music and many more. I have tons of fashion books and magazines.
I love reading about fashion houses or designers, watching fashion shows and, yes, I do treat myself to designer bags and shoes. And, no, I'm not buying these for others to be impressed but purely for my own pleasure. I have plenty of items, shoes in particular, which have never left my house. I display them around my house like I do paintings and other interesting things that make me happy.
My friends think I'm totally nuts but this is why I love watching people like yourself and Super Dacob. You're my faves 👌❤️
Thank you so much and i agree with all of this x
Anyone has a right to have a hobby, rich or poor. A hobby is a hobby. How we live our lives, with "luxury", does take a bit of integrity for it to be justified.
Thank you x
People who don’t like luxury also always bring up people like Steve Jobs who were billionaires but wore a basic turtleneck every day but they fail to mention that his signature turtleneck was Issey Miyake and it’s $350. The idea that “real rich people” don’t wear designer is untrue. And in general why does it even matter?
I agree completely
Hi Amelia! Very interesting vlog today, I believe you have given a fantastic rebuttal to people who make assumptions about people without properly doing their research, and make more assumptions about their life and their financial situations. It is no one's business to know these things about anyone. I don't understand why some people feel the need to be so mean! I watch every UA-cam you post, I enjoy seeing your complete joy everytime! Thank you Amelia, I will be here for your next post, and the next, and so on...💕☺️🇨🇦
Thank you so much, this is lovely
I appreciate your output in a raw aspects as you can express. I am in your realm and enjoy my luxury bags based on its history and collect classic ones and a few trends. Also I’m like you, own few business, financially stable. I’m not the Uber rich but fully capable to buy all means in life. So yes, everyone is different. Wearing these bags make me happy, accomplished something I’ve worked hard for, etc… Thank you for expressing this as real as possible. ❤️
thank you so much x
"Don't judge a man unless you walked a mile in that man's shoes" Elvis Presley used to say. By the way, I love your shirt!
Thank you so much ( it’s Ted Baker but a few years old x)
My Versace bag is crying in the corner right know 😂 great video. Thank you. Another example of wealthy person is Melania Trump, she is absolutely stunning with her Birkin.
Yes she is, oh and the black turtle neck referred to is designer!
People spend money on what they want. I used to work with a flight attendant that would fly to the Caribbean as part of the job and buy designer bags and shoes tax free on tax free islands. She would only eat food, such as canned food from her suitcase while at these destinations. She wouldn't spend money on eating out or buy drinks out during these work trips. She sold some of the items in the UK, wear some and go to VIP night clubs in London at weekends.
And we should all be free to spend our own money as we chose
Thank you for mentioning @Superdacob 🥰. There is nothing to forgive. Live your life to the fullest 👍 Great video!
Thank you!
Some people do try too hard. Head to toe logos scream look at me I am rich. I love that today quite luxury is on trend.
I think each to their own, i can have logo days and then more quiet days
In my Caribbean country it's actually the opposite. Counterfeit is so high in the Caribbean that if you wear logo the first thought that comes to mind is that it's counterfeit. People judge and assume that you can't afford it and immediately think it's fake. It's now become sort of Taboo to wear Logo because of that. Although the younger generation are now more aware of all the brands other than LV GG and CC. Contemporary brands like KS, MK , MJ, coach and TB are more believable that can be afforded. Sad but true.
oh that is interesting, thank you
You should not let that video affect you if you really love luxury items.and not becuase of status and not because to flaunt your wealth .You should be comfortable and feel good within yourself when carrying luxury items.Only you yourself can feel good whatever people says.
Thank you