STOP BUYING LUXURY BAGS! 10 REASONS TO WALK AWAY! CHAOS IN LUXURY INDUSTRY! SCANDALS! CRAZY PRICES! 

I might be very old school, but... 1) Queuing in front of a shop? That's not luxury. 2) Producing goods under despicable, inhuman conditions? That's not luxury. 3) Strategically placed ass-kissing in order to be considered to maybe one day spend money on goods? That's not luxury. 4) Delivering poor, awful quality that doesn't deserve the price tag? That's not luxury. 5) Lying about limited editions and exclusive releases that will neeeeever be available again? That's not luxury.

I finally realized my lifestyle doesn’t support the need for so many bags. As someone recently said, “Whose life am I trying to be living?!” I only go to the grocery, church, and occasional nights out with my friends. What am I supposed to do with all these bags! 😵‍💫

When the cost of living has gone up by 50%

It’s time to walk away when we have too many. I think 4 or 5 luxury bags is enough. Price has nothing to do with it.

The quiet luxury fad is what put me over the edge and moved me away from luxury bags. Paying thousands for a bag that most don’t recognize as luxury got me looking around much cheaper (but equally as beautiful and quality) options. I’ve been slowly selling off my luxury bag collection and using the money for experiences.

This video really made me think, what the hell am I doing? Another point. Safety. Is your delivery man stocking your packages? What about getting mugged on the streets? Nowadays it’s probably better to scale back on shopping. Also, we are buying from conglomerates. That is not luxury. Thanks Deb. With videos like this you will be at 10k in no time. ❤

Great points! Standing in a long line on a hot sunny day is not an experience that should go along with buying a luxury bag.

I now collect only classic pieces. So I can pass it on to other generations 😂

Time to walk away. Who cares what bag you carry ? nobody !!!

I saved and bought my only black caviar Chanel. I wore it daily for a decade. Had Chanel repair the edge trim twice…still pull it out. I have moved on to daily wear crossbody Rebecca Minkoff bags in a plethora of colors that I love. Great quality, reasonable cost, and fits my needs. So much more fun to dress in my personal style, not ever buying the “it” bag which will soon be out of style. Truly, you do you…and everything else can go by the wayside.

I have very recently, at 60, discovered an obsession with bags. I've dipped my toe into some entry level luxury bags (Fendi Baguette, Mini Loewe Puzzle, LV Speedy, etc.) However, lack of quality and unethical treatment of employees are deal breakers for me. I will wait in line, I really don't care that my bag is frequently faked and that, therefore, people might think mine is a fake, but I will not spend a fortune on a poorly made bag, or on a company that doesn't treat it's employees well. I thought the point of luxury was that you got a well made product and that the company was more transparent than fast fashion in terms of their business practices.

This is why Coach is doing sooooooo well!

the prices are insane, enough said.

Throughout history there has ALWAYS been a place for luxury ,..it was just more obscure ! In the meantime , here's an idea ,..why don't we focus and enjoy what we already have ,...every cloud 😉❤❤❤

Loved everything you’ve showed here! I was really surprised about the amzwatch crossbody. Love it!

Great video! I concur. Said MANY of those points in my last video as well. I'm glad to see the message resonating with many in your audience through the comments 👌 ❤

Some really great points Deb! I think we all get to a point of saturation where we feel enough is enough rather it be we have enough, prices, quality or so many other reasons as you pointed out.

Great video! Definitely lots of food for thought

Hi Deb! Loved your video! Here's an 11th reason to stop buying luxury bags: My cat has taken over all the bag space and definitely won't allow any new additions! 😂 Thanks for sharing these insightful and fun points.

Covid has shifted my priorities immensely. I am only buying what I genuinely love. Which is not much tbh. Celine and Loewe has the best customer service in my experience. I have turned my back on Chanel and LV for a long time now. I am so over it. These prices cannot be justified anymore. And well, all the other points you brought up as well. "Luxury" has lost it's sparkle IMHO

I totally agree with you about Quiet Luxury point🙈🙊💖

I still love my LV reverse monogram MoMcoco clutch! It's versatile, fits a variety of items, and is definitely a workhorse! I think seeing it everywhere (like the LV speedy) is proof that it's already a classic.

I just started the vid, but I have to say: You look radiant! And I like your hair! And that lipstick! Grrr, slay!

I suppose luxury, for all of us, is how something makes us feel. For me personally luxury is not just big logo's! Luxury to me is all about quality. So whether it's a big name or a small artisan brand, if it makes my heart sing, it's luxury. I don't have a huge collection of high end bags - I have two, and both were very considered and both were bought preloved (because as you say, they don't hold their value and the market is saturated). I do have more mid range bags, and these give me just as much pleasure when I use them. I buy the best quality I can afford, and I've always tended to avoid big logo's which I think is down to me being more of an introvert. So the "quiet luxury" trend (how I hate that term), is almost my style and has been for many years, although I don't wear all neutrals and I love pops of red. I'd say it's more about elevated basics, but with a casual edge. It feels luxurious for me to wear an item that I've owned and worn for many years, that's still in amazing condition and it still feels current in my wardrobe. As for luxury having had it's day, I'd say it's more of a hiatus! Whenever there is unrest, be it financial or political, people will buy things with longevity that are more low key. They're not willing to take a risk on things that may be here today, gone tomorrow. In your face, luxury will be back when the financial and political pictures are looking brighter.

Great video! ❤

I just bought my first LV back in December. Biggest regret. Wish I had done some more research beforehand.

These are all valid points but we still keep buying! ❤

This video couldn’t have been at a better timing!!! I just sold off another 3 bags and felt so hollow after that..that i felt drained, i lose so much money😢and to be honest, i told myself enough is enough… if i go and buy another bag after this sale, i will be going through the same cycle again. Recently i have been loving contemporary bags because it’s much affordable and i’m happier. just to share, my chanel 22 medium bag, used only once!! and the snap buttons are already oxidising and rusty.. omg, i don’t even know how that happens. Sad to say, i am very disappointed with these luxury quality given the high price I paid… indeed, i had enough.

I’ve heard about that! Not sure what’s true. We have to wait and see.

Love your hair!

Great video! The long queues remind me of theme park queues at Disney…not luxurious. I recently was in Tokyo and did some vintage shopping. The experience was new and fun and I am so happy with the experiences I had in all of the shops. I felt that my business was very appreciated and the customer service at every shop was excellent. I came away thinking that I will definitely be doing that again next spring when we return to Tokyo but I can’t say I’ll be buying direct boutique before that. I just enjoyed the experience I had buying vintage so much more.

Nice vid D, and you got some great comments below. Us Brits are well known for queuing, but queuing outside a luxury store just feels blah 😑

The MoMcoco bags are gorgeous in their size, weight and color. Bought pink, cream and blue. I think I might go back and order the light lilac, light blue and red. I own some high priced designer handbags, but I like these even more!

Great video Deb great points , I think if you love it and can afford it then buy it … but buy it because you love it not to make a profit if it’s bags , art , furniture !

Yes with no 7! 🙌🏼 Didn’t know about Cartier and Van Cleef. 🤔 That queue in Milan was long! I sort of am out off from queues when on holiday. I keep walking because there is only so much time to explore.

The most I ever spent on a bag was $200 and it is a quality leather bag made to last decades

Great cliff hanger LOL! Personally, I keep trying to find a reason to stop … and I just can’t. I’ve resigned myself to the fact that it maybe be illogical, impractical and insane but I love it and enjoy it despite all 😂

My reason to stop is that I have many bags already. I’m not selling to keep buying other bags, it would be a tremendous waste of money for me, even more now that you get barely nothing selling your bags. Actually this weekend I went shopping in an other state ( I’m in the US) because I wanted to look at some exotic bags. I actually saw one in Dior that was amazing, but I walked away. It would have been just an other super expensive bag suited for special occasions only. That’s what it is with exotics, so I decided that I’m done! I got it out of my system. I’m adding some jewelry pieces but nothing crazy. I think I’m pretty much at the end of the road, at one point, it’s just redondant and doesn’t spark the same joy and excitement than the first designer bags we get.

You are wrong on quiet luxury. The quality is what you want - brands like Loro Piana, the Row, Khaite provide high quality garments without logos. Some people don’t want to look like a Xmas tree all year round, instead they buy garments which are made to last. Some Italian brands deliver extremely high quality clothes and shoes and are not marketed same way, but believe me these are not cheap either. Quiet luxury is not about show off, it is al about items lasting generations.

It got me thinking Coach retail items bags have more luxury look these days. Almost everyone here in our 3rd world country has the speedy or neverfull, u cannot really tell in the streets. So where is that luxury feel in that? 😢

Great points . I won’t tell anyone they shouldn’t buy a bag when I have several and have a couple more on my wishlist 😂 I would say this , but what you love despite what anyone says . Buy what suits your lifestyle. Most importantly don’t Ever lower your standards to get any luxury item! 😊

LVMH purchasing Cartier? That will destroy them! I am one of the people that thinks they destroyed Tiffany and Co.

Regarding the quiet luxe and the (lack of) flex, I’d know what I’d bought, I’d know it’s beautifully made even if it’s simple in its design. I’d care not one iota that nobody else knows, I’d know and I’d be very happy with that… it would still make me feel like a million $$$ whilst wearing it and that’s all that matters. What I won’t do is look to spend money on stuff I don’t really love in order to be offered the chance to spend even more money on a bag that isn’t exactly what I want.

You make excellent points 👏🏾. I’m so glad that I’ve always been strategic about my luxury purchases which I’m keeping and I’m no longer Paying for a Brand from the big luxury houses because they’re just taking advantage of the market. There’s way more heritage luxury houses out there that have better quality than what we’ve been experiencing! Also you Nailed it regarding the quiet luxury trend 😂right! What’s the point of spending $$$$ money on boring plain luxury if nobody knows 😂 😂.

Great information! With the exception of Hermes', I have all of the Luxury bags/brands mentioned. I'm over the luxury handbag obsession for all of the reasons mentioned. Definitely a waste of $$$ at this point in my life.

I forgot about the Hermes lawsuit. I wonder what's happening.

I get all my designer whole sale I can’t justify paying full retail for a bag no way.

I would say it's all of the above.

I stopped long long ago. 😊 I also sold most of the ones from years ago so I get some of my cash back.

Having bought a no of lv pieces in the early 90s at a few hundred pounds a pop I still have most of them , I bought them because I loved them and still do so no intention to sell , anyway now in my early 60s feel 50 lol and retired and on a Pension I find myself looking at other brands that are much more affordable, I’ve bought coach, vintage and new both lovely , Holland and cooper bloody lovely including packaging ❤❤❤ I love the laflore Bebe ark that’s my next purchase take a look a bit out there but love it ❤

The customer service part really impacts the experience. I understand if there are wait times, but not being treated abruptly once in the boutique.

Yes. Walked away. Walking away. Running away.

The Dior issue is as old as time. Business us contractor to avoid being blamed for using force/slave labor. When company using contractor, their goal is to cut cost while wiping their hand clean for not need to care how the price stay low. This is just capitalism at its finest. Dior is deflecting like a typical corporate does.

I think now I am enjoying more the real good quality bags made in France, Italy and Spain by smaller companies than wasting my money on brand status. Though I must admit I did enjoy the so-called status for a while, when you come to your senses, who will be the happiest to have your money?

It’s bad because it’s becoming a monopoly. LVMH will control every aspect of it. I’ve stoped buying luxury bag the last couple years. Now shifting to jewelry

IMOP, for the prices paid, the luxury brands should be able to tell us, from beginning to end, that the items we are purchasing are ethically sourced. If I purchase a food item at the store that is labeled "certified organic" or an item is labeled "Fair Trade" certified, that company had to jump through hoops to earn those designations. Why don't these luxury brands hold themselves to the same standards? Why CAN'T they tell us the source of each element of their bags or clothing items? Luxury is gone, IMOP. It's just really expensive fast fashion. I'm totally over it.

Yes I have bags that I bought that I don’t think I can use them all I try to bought mimco,2 LV genuine, gucci1 ,coach , mk, MJ original & some others diffrent colours from TK max too I think it’s crazy now ..

I’m in the US and have bought preloved from fashionphile only. I was looking at the speedy b 35 in excellent condition but it was almost 2,000 more than brand new in boutique. This bag is readily available on line and in my boutique. Why do they even think someone would spend more?? 🤦‍♀️

That’s the problem people buy things for the wrong reasons. I bought handbags because I love them I’m a purse girl.

#7 🙌🏼 I’m not spending for quiet luxury. Loud and proud 😂

I walked away in 2020 and haven’t looked back, I’m stuck with lux bags I don’t want to carry and can’t sell.

Honestly I slowed down since Covid on luxury or maybe a bit before. I just find the quality is subpar or at least no better than my coach bags and I like the styles of my coach and Marc Jacobs etc better.

I walked away years ago when my latest Lous Vuitton started peeling. I won't spend the money ever again.

I’ve only ever experienced really good customer service, great polite staff and treatment. However, the quality compared to years back is totally unacceptable. I’ve compared older luxury items to the new production items and the difference is highly marked. I only buy the items I love, be them logos or quiet luxury for my own enjoyment, not anyone’s else. I do not care what others think. I love the way the quality feels when using them, but lately, a lot of the designer houses are just not that great. I would say Hermes is still taking quality seriously as far as I’ve experienced. Ethan K bags are impressive and impeccable, same leather /skin house as Hermes. However, I think you made a lot of good points in your video. Thank you for sharing your opinion. ❤

call me shallow but i will always have the desire for luxury branded items 😂. having said it, i dont see myself buying handbags in near future because 1. i already have an extensive collection 2. everything is too expensive now and salary didnt increase accordingly 3. my lifestyle doesnt have use for most of them.

In my opinion, Cartier still remain luxurious compared to many other luxury houses. I can book an appointment online to store visit, so there is no need for queuing up in front of the store like I am waiting at a food bank. I refuse to shop in any stores where there is a queue. However, I am fortunate enough to have contact and relationship with most brands so my SA would happily reserve a slot for store visit or even send merchandise to my home.

How about we stop supporting large companies that prioritize their profits over their clients. We keep talking about the same 5 brands over and over again as if they’re the end all be all of fashion. There are hundreds of exceptional smaller designers that provide higher quality, innovation and client services than these bigger brands. The truth is 90% of luxury shoppers are pretentious and only want the brands that people recognize bc they don’t have any insight on individuality.

Luckily I don't need to buy more as I keep using mostly the bags I bought 10 or even 20 years ago. They're all classic, do the job and are perfectly fine. Not that I'm not looking. 😂 But I'll only buy something if it's out of this world, superb quality and I don't have to queue for it. 😉

Burberry is the most expensive bag I ever bought and I just got it last week! I didn’t feel good after the purchase. The bag is beautiful, it smells of amazing fine leather, but when I smelled my Coach bags, I realized it smells the same. I think my next bag will be a Brahmin or I’ll just keep it at Coach,

I agree. It’s time to walk away. We are spending our hard earned money to make companies, CEOs, owners RICH AS HELL. I would rather invest my money.

I stop buying designer bags but goes more to Tory Burch bags, FURLA bags, Coach bags, Michael Kors bags & Longchamp bags. Quality wise for these brands are quite good and the price is affordable in Singapore.

I see another issue with the Dior scandal and luxury apart from the worker conditions (which are, of course, grave.)....If I am paying a small fortune for a Dior bag, then I want that bag to be made by DIOR not a Chinese subcontractor with Chinese employees in Italy. I'm not against subcontractors, Italy, Chinese workers, etc, etc. My feeling is only that those conditions don't give me the feeling of luxury or that the bag is made in-house by Dior.

i agree. having 20 chanel bags isn't needed. You have 10 bags and just be content

Right the point you make about fakes is the biggest reason I don't bother. As much as I might like a luxury bag, many have been faked and I don't live in an area where people value luxury, so they probably would assume it's fake anyway. I just feel good with Coach, Tory Burch or something like a Polene bag. I want quality over trying hard to show off. Also in my point of view putting that money into assets sounds like a better option to me. Makes more money.

I've definitely slowed down, but this weekend, I purchased my first Hermes 🙌 Went to Chanel and walked out with nothing. Nothing sparked "joy or love" Enjoyed it so much more. Will only purchase if it brings me joy.

I’m so done with so called luxury.

Dior scandal

Louis Vuitton raised their prices in June in Canada!! I couldn’t believe my eyes! LV needs to stop now. I don’t know who’s worse - Chanel or Louis Vuitton!! I’m saying enough is enough now 😭

They are trying to price people out to make it more exclusive.

If you ARE PRICED OUT, THEN YOU SHOULD SAVE FOR YOUR FUTURE!!!!

The prices for me

Back in the day it was worth buying a luxury handbag ! I stick with good quality coach or dooney&bourke Lets cut these companies down to there knees for poor quality and high prices

Experience with friends are so expensive as friendship are fleeting, suddenly your friend might have an affair with your man, backstabbing, sabotage, never reprocitated your kindness. Be aware of spending too much money on people.

I have a Chanel Medium Boy in burgundy which is the only luxury bag I own. I love it and the Chanel shopping experience in Paris. The rest of my bags are more affordable i.e, LongChamp, Lancel, Coach, Kate Spade, Furla, Ferragamo, Rebecca Minkoff, Diane Von Furtensberg. I currently have my eye on the Coach quilted tabby which is very similar to the Chanel flap bag in style. Coach makes great bags.

Wealthy people don't splurge in "luxury iteams" they rather saved and invest their money don't spend in trinkets

The value of these bags are tied to brand reputation. I really hope people don’t actually use them as investments because things can change so quickly from an allegation.

I spent my money on getting new screens for my windows, and new security doors installed. The new screens are pet proof, made of steel, and practically impenetrable. I can leave my windows open without fear that my cats get out, or bugs or people get in. Sure, I could have bought a couple of bags, but this was to improve my home, and I think this was more important in the long run. I paid nearly 6K for all of these screens and doors. Cheaper than a bag or two. (Jan Griffiths).

I actually got turned off of lux brands when I saw all the reality tv stars wearing or using them. From Real Housewives to the K family, it has made me think of them now as common. The looks are now becoming basic.

There is a more important issue coming up which is the UK election. Vote Reform UK to save your country.

I don't wait in line at luxury stores. If there is a line I won't go in. I get what I want online instead. I'm not keen on the boutique experience...most of the time it is basically some tween caked in makeup treating me rudely and looking down on me for not wearing the right outfit😂 no thank you...

I am in a position that, if I buy luxury, I buy pre-loved, when I work up the guts. I worry about fakes. I don’t want to pay 4 + digits for a bag, period. I have watched the quality of luxury suffer due to the absurd number of releases and the demand they generate. I have watched the price of these subpar skyrocket, as if any bag on the face of the earth is worth 5+ digits. The greed and blindness of the luxury houses is driving a downward spiral that could severely damage or destroy these luxury houses. Anymore, if I want to buy new, I am more inclined to explore contemporary brands that give me great quality at prices I can handle. My favorite is Dooney and Bourke. ❤❤❤

I just sold my Chanel bag and wallet.. I’m done with Chanel .. LV is next .. I don’t get the pleasure from them anymore.

Sometimes just because you can afford it doesn't me you should. Because often there are several other better uses for that money. I do love spending money on experiences and investment to be really wealthy in the future, meaning being able to do whatever with my time I want to instead of working hard and spending my money mindlessly.

Which luxury designer bag you will keep buying ?

Since LV isn’t interest in doing anything new with their damier graphite pattern, looks like I’ll have to buy used and maybe edit them for my wants/needs. What is LV good at/known for? It was their canvas bag. Now with the quality decrease and them wanting to be players in leather I can’t trust them with new products. Also, remember, you’re just making one of the worlds most richest person more rich. ☠️☠️☠️

association with dubai prozzies being paid in birkins and such

I think no 6 reason is very relevant, we can’t take the bags with us memories last a life time ❤

when you have a closet full of designer things, you can quite say that it’s enough, but when did you just start? you just want these things to be only yours and other people not to buy them. if you think it's time to stop oh buying, sell everything you have and then say it... you won't say it! so all this is hypocrisy and demagoguery for the sake of a video.

YES! Its time to walk away from the unethical prices and the brain-washing these brands make you think that wearing their items will make you happy. I own 5 designer sneakers and I don't even wear them. I bought them to elevate my street style, but I go for clothes that make me look like I don't have any clothes. I can still return them. But I do like them and they were purchased on sale. I won't be purchasing anymore needless designer cr@p.

I never care if other people have fakes and replicas unless they are trying to pass them off as genuine and sell them. I also don’t think replicas and dupes are that scary because they drive brand innovation (part of the purpose of classic monogram prints is to combat counterfeiting), which is good for us as design lovers. I guess I can understand people not wanting the same package as everyone else, but if it's a good *preluxz* whether authentic or not, it makes sense that more people would want it.