My name is Thor and on this channel, I’m all about mindful consumption, luxury handbags, analytical videos on topics in the fashion industry and looking at making this a safe space for LGBT+ folks who enjoy handbags 💛
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The name of this channel is a mix of my name "Thor" and my major in university, Anthropology. One of my friends nicknamed me with it and I thought it was genius, so here we are. Like the name would suggest, I put an anthropological spin on the topics that we talk about!
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Thank you for this great video Thor. I will definitely read Atomic Habits. Like you, I am trying to curb my spending. I still like browsing too. I am in love with the Chloe marcie crossbody bag but I am not going to get it. I got my Burberry crossbody bag on sale and I am done. I have recently watched a couple of youtube videos that really made me rethink my spending overall and the way I view things in life. The Coach empire bag is so beautiful I agree. I would love to get that bag but I am not going to spend a few hundred for it. I have distanced myself from the lux world. I used to watch more videos but now I only follow the RU-vidrs that I share common ground with.
This book has been on my read list for many years. Thank you for this video, Thor. It is really inspiring and I love how you demonstrated your changes for your paintings. I was floored with your progress. Without even reading the book now, I feel like I can implement a few changes to my life already.❤
Thank you so much for recommending this 1% principle! I love Fumio Sasaki's book Goodbye Things, and I do need to listen to his second book Hello Habits.
Hi Thor - I highly recommend the book by Josef Albers "Interaction of Color" - it is a tiny book about color. I was able to take a class at university with an artist who was a studet of Josef Albers and the class was simply doing the exercises in the book (using Color-Aid paper pack - 6" x 9" sheets 314 colors) and I actually saw more color. The little book is less than $10 (I use bookfinder to buy books) unfortunately the Color - Aid pack is (now - 45 years after I took the class) $200 US, but amazon has the 314 sheet set of 4.5" x 6" for $93 US and Blick has 3" x 4.5" set of 314 colors for $60 US. I recommend getting the 314 sheet set because what the book teaches is the relationships between varying shades of colors. Anyway, I hope you will consider checking out the book. Also, I notice that your paintings have a very flat and graphic aesthetic, and I wondered if that is intentional or if you would like a more sculptural effect. This can be done by using line/edge (finding the lines that emphasize the three dimentional shapes) and also by emphasizing the shadows (Chiaroscuro). Another useful exercize is to copy an old master drawing (Da Vinci is good) noting how each new line serves to define shape. PS your paintings remind me of Frieda Kahlo.
i don't buy anything i don't need most of the time , and every few months i clean and throw or give to charity some of the unused stuff , but i am very very possessive of my things , i live with my family and sometimes things get lost or broken , thats normal .. what isn't normal is that i will get EXTREMELY upset , angry , sad about it for the whole day and sometimes even more .. i just want to know if this like bad or has to do with mental health or what , cuz sometimes i wonder why don't i just accept that it's lost or stolen ? but even when am trying to be rational i cant stop being upset when this happen , i need help , i think? or at least to know what's the root of my possessiveness if someone like me or know anything, pls tell me 😢
Thank you for sharing! I think it’s normal when people invade your space which includes your things and lose them, break them or in general are careless with them to be upset! Our things are an extension of ourselves to some degree so when people, like your family, aren’t careful or considerate of your items it could feel like they’re not being considerate of you! I don’t want to put feeling upon you but I’ve felt like this before as well and this is what came up for me
I have the LYXBAGS , Bastia, and Kelly pockets like you, and I agree that the buttons on the Kelly pockets are too prominent. I like the Bastia and Calvi for being relatively flat and not "cramped"!
Great review. I agree about not checking in nice luggage. I use a suitcase from Amazon but I want to invest in better luggage in the future. I hope you are doing well.
In the designer watch community (I’m talking Patek Philippe level watches) it’s common for rich people to buy the genuine watch AND a 1:1. They’ll keep the genuine watch at home in a safe or locked display case, and wear the replica so the real deal doesn’t get damaged or stolen.
@@anthorpology I think it has to do with the cult of status and wealth.. they buy it as a marker to say “I’ve made it” and then just masturbatorily admire their treasure lmfao
As always, I love your video. For travel items I watch Pack Hacker for reviews and product testing although mostly they have backpacks and smaller gear but I am sure they also have a video on rolling luggage. Nora Dunn who has been traveling for most of 10 years or more has several videos on cabin size rolling luggage.
Yes, the price increase has priced me out certainly. I stopped buying Chanel 4 years ago. Sometimes I got tempted to buy Chanel again but I would know that the quality is so bad that i would just have a heartache later knowing how much i have paid for the time in exchange of such poor quality. This mindset has helped me to resist the urge to buy from Chanel. I still buy Louis Vuitton and Fendi from time to time but definitely more cautious. I bought a few Coach bags and RTW in the last two years and totally love them. I hope I will be able to completely move to designer brands and phase out luxury brands. I also want to try Marc Jacobs and Michael Kors. I really like some of their designs and the price is so good and not to say the quality seems much better than Chanel. 🤣
Totally agree, I feel like at this point you're only paying for the name and the design. The quality is totally out of whack with what you get and contemporary brands such as Coach, Marc Jacobs, and even Michael Kors are really giving these luxury brands a run for their money!
I don’t shop luxury but I did recently fall back in love with coach. Their prices are fair, designs are cute and their quality is really nice. I like that they have two price point options between “Coach” and “Coach outlet”. Both lines are quality in my opinion
Totally agree, there's something for everyone! And even them doing more high pieces as well from their runway line is giving the luxury houses a run for their money.
HI Thor - I just saw this on yt and thought of you "Stop Wasting Money on Designer Bags! BEST MID-RANGE LUXURY BAGS to buy instead?" about french bag makers
Thank you for posting this video. I agree, Stuart revived Coach from the brink of fashion death and made them relevant again. I've been collecting Coach bags since 1987( my first purchase was a lightweight Swinger for $105) The quality is bar none. In this era of fast fashion crippled by inflation, many people are turning away from trendy and are now investing in quality, timeless items with a resell value( if so desire to sell).
I thought the bag was cute but it doesn’t feel luxury to me, so in my mind I wouldn’t be able to justify the price. Recently I’ve sold most of my LV, Chanel, Gucci, Celine etc… I have kept my Hermes and Loewe. I’ve been buying smaller brands, Indy brands and contemporary brands and this is the first time I feel like my collection is fantastic. I don’t miss anything I’ve sold. I feel like you could get something better for 1/4 the price.
Thank you for watching! Totally agree, it's not really a luxurious feeling anymore. Hermes I feel like is true luxury that still cares about quality and Loewe as well, although I don't like the newest version of the Puzzle bag... The prices are so crazy that yeah you can get such nice pieces for 1/4 of the price and get more for your money!
Also I really disliked the book tote it's talked about as if it's 'embroidery' and so special but I tried to tell people it's just machined. Now I see it on your video it's confirmation. We pay for their marketing costs. That's 80-90% of it.
@@anthorpology In about 1998 I was on a fashion chat room in NYTimes it was very informative because a wide variety of fashion insiders were there...and one said you should never pay more than about USD$500 for a bag. Adjusted for inflation and still I see Coach is reasonably priced and too many of the big name others are wildly and cynically riding a wave of consumer delusion, but the wave is crashing. Great commentary.
The scandal has demystified the luxury industry. People aren't falling for the allure anymore. They want practicality and great design and do NOT want to be advertising themselves as fashion VICTIMS to so overpay for the bags. Plus the scandal of exploitation, it makes you into a fashion victim twice! For being part of the exploitation. I've always been cynical and happy to see these developments sink into the mainstream.
Oh that makes sense Mulberry and Loewe! I really like his designs at both houses... love what he's doing with Coach.I think he's probably anti elitist so he's democratising quality leather goods. Yes more background like this it's so informative!
I think Coach is taking over a bit, but I really don't like the large C on certain bags like the Tabby. The Empire is great. I love the dark burgundy look in either suede or thick durable / high gloss leather. Definitely I'm careful with my purchases but always have been. I tend to fix bags or do a colour change or something like that. Lately I've been buying belts and ended up with an Hermès mainly because I don't want a large logo and wanted something that would be classic and last. It's crazy money but I figure having saved so much on bags it's OK to get one or two Hermès belts. I will keep them for a lifetime because the Kelly is fully adjustable.
I totally agree about the big C, I wish it was more simple or they used the horse and carriage motif instead of the giant logo! love the Kelly belt, so pretty!
@@anthorpology We're in furious agreement! LOL! I think they're riffing on Chanel there and just looking a bit too try-hard. The puffy Tabby bag itself is great but I like my bags on the larger size.
I watched a channel where a woman refurbished vintage sheepskin bags that were in good condition. She dampened a soft cloth with leather cleaner, then leather lotion, and blotted it dry. She applied lotion three times until the bag stopped absorbing it, then polished it off with a dry cloth. Any scratches are gone. She says you can use a high-quality black leather polish on the worn corners of a black bag. Alternatively, you can have your bag sent for a "spa" by a reputable restorer. It comes out like new. You can't do that with caviar. I mean, sure, but the scuffs and scratches won't go away. *condup*
I wanted to add that my perspective has really changed recently. A couple of RU-vidrs I follow have left the luxury community because of various reasons. My priorities have changed. I am prioritizing travel, eating good food, and saving for a rainy day. Life is short and I need to get out there and partake in experiences. I have learned so much in the past year. I feel like I’m getting a fresh start.
Hi Thor! I love your honesty and I can 100% relate to your mindset about the price versus what you are getting. I plan on getting a crossbody Burberry bag in the classic check print since I parted with my Valentino crossbody bag. After that, I am really just done. I don't have anything else on the wishlist and I have made the decision to distance myself from keeping up with what's new. I am going through a really rough time at work and there have been some personal issues that have come up as well. With so much going on, the last thing I need is to focus on saving up for a wishlist item. I think my interests have changed too. I can still admire beautiful items but I don't need to own them. I definitely want to travel and spend money on experiences in the future, that I do know. Great video!
Thank you for watching 🩵 living life to the fullest including travel and experiencing more is much more important than what you wear while you do those things! Hope your work and life get settled 🩵
It is a good thing to be more mindful about our purchases! I haven’t purchased a luxury bag since 2020 and even Coach bags, I’ve slowed down on purchasing this past year.
I was once eyeing the same bag in Celine and even tried one and admittedly, it’s really cute BUT the price is really not justifiable for me as it’s too much for a tiny bag that your patience is the only thing that could fit. 😅
It is SO cute, but yeah it's just not worth it for almost 2k CAD for a tiny bag that fits some cards and a key.... maybe of cotton canvas is not worth it haha no matter how cute!
Love your videos. I grew up in a shopping savvy family knowing price/brand totally does not equal quality. And every thing is designed by someone, and a someone who deserves as much respect as a well-known name.
i agree so hard honestly. i got into luxury bags last year and have purchased a bunch since then. ive also sold some, and realized that im usually not as satisfied with them as i thought i would be. now that i have a few classic pieces, i feel like i would rather go mid range/vintage when i do want new bags because there are just so many other things to save money for that will bring greater happiness. i also just can't get myself to bang around a bag that cost thousands of dollars. yes, jane birkin can, because she was wealthy and received free birkins 🤣 i am not jane birkin. i may get a vintage chloe to bang around. and as for coated canvas... i have to say i love it more than i thought i would when i started buying bags. my goyard st louis is absolutely my most reached for. light, slouchy, don't have to worry about scuffs.
Thank you for watching 🩵 honestly if I received free birkins for life, I would also be super into them ahaha sometimes cotton canvas is worth it! Othertimes not so much, it's really depending on what you're after! I've been curious about Goyard but haven't been in an area with a store nearby to truly see and try the products!
1. Yay- we can FINALLY hear you properly! 2. Would love a wedding update! 3. No longer buying "luxury" because I'm content with and grateful for my existing collection ✨
