Toxic culture of luxury closets 

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Donated and sold most of my clothes and bags. Bought a 2 door ikea closet with literally a few pieces that I wear everyday. My mind is clutter free, my house is clutter free. I just feel…free 😅

"The things you own end up owning you"

For me Luxury is having a healthy body, meaningful friendships, good relationship with my loved ones and enjoying a colorful sunset with my beloved dachshund. 😊

Social media has magnified EVERYTHING

Never has been for me and never will. Thank you for this valuable video. Time for women to open their eyes to mindless spending .

It's called the theology of enough. You are really evolving spiritually Anna. I've noticed this.

My grandma used to say “you can’t take it with you”… so true!!!!

Our Anna Bey is evolving 😊 I used to do the same. But some time when I hit 40 or so I had an awakening too. I now only but “in love quality items” or spend on experiences like travel, visiting family and friends, a dinner date once in a while. That’s it! Nothing else matters. 😊

When I started following Anna a few years ago, never in a million years did I ever think she’d ever make a video like this. I’m actually pretty impressed with her. Her style tips like… ‘never wear shoes like this ‘ or ‘wear natural fabrics’ I find really valuable. Also her videos about good manners. And I thank her. But now it’s like she’s unlocked the other secret to life. And once you find it there’s no looking back. I’m very excited for her 💕

My long term partner and I recently realized that luxury vacations are more valuable to us than luxury clothing we won’t wear more than once or twice. Experiences > things

Shopping is a creative outlet. Collecting is how we relax. But there does come a time when it doesn’t fulfill us. That’s when we need to put our energy into our loved ones and the people around us that make us happy. Anna Bey, I think you have turned a corner. Congrats 💛💛💛💐🥂

Anna, I've been a follower for a few years. You've come a long way. Congrats on pursuing a journey of self discovery and rising awareness on what true happiness is.

The moment you spend more time taking care of your things rather than yourself, that's probably a signal that you have too much.

I was just looking at luxury closets when I saw this. My opinion is that it is hoarding because a lot of the time they are just getting rid of or reselling the items they have; they just sit and collect dust.

Bril video Anna ,I am 75 a lifelong minimalist and life simplifier. I have always found too many possessions a burden. Over the years I have acquired a quality, classic ,capsule wardrobe and a small handbag collection that I love .I take good care of my belongings and use them all.

Whoever wants the luxury items and can afford them good for them, however I cannot justify tens of thousands spent on a bag when there are other good quality and original options, instead of wearing a uniform. I think you can look stylish as long as you buy a good fit and fabric in clothes, a good quality leather bag that is different and it is your style. Great video! It comes a time when we all realize that our dream to own luxury is short lived and doesn't really fulfill us.

I am so lucky that I don't have to prove anything to anybody. And I really don't care what anybody thinks of me.

Managing your saving, investments, watching them grow is just as fulfilling as growing your wardrobe, only without the remorse.

When she mentioned "stuff" it reminded me of George Carlin..."What is a house but a place to keep your "stuff"? If you didn't have "stuff" you wouldn't need a house. You could just walk around all day."

This is by far your best video! And I am happy for you that you realized that Ana. I remember going to the Galeries Lafayette during whole days, buying so many things (I was going through depression and loneliness) and coming back home with the bags on the floor… looking at them was just making me sadder. I had always dreamed of being able to buy quality clothes, enjoying days like these ones, they were dream days honestly - eating in restaurant ; but at the end, I had all I ever wanted but still no one to discuss anything with… I would look at my bank account several times a day as money was my forever goal… but all the money couldn’t bring me a friend, a boyfriend or anyone to show some affection/love. Therefore, I can definitely say that happiness is everywhere but in material things. Self confidence and love are what needs to be fight for.

You are the kind of sister that every lady needs in their levelling up journey who actually delivers genuine advice and guidance.

No matter what you do..... there's always be someone who's smarter, richer and better than you! So it's ok to be who you are😊

I totally agree with you, Ana . Brands are making money by using influencers to make us shop.

Love seeing this side of you. I believe that very often behind a huge luxury wardrobe is someone trying to fill the void inside themselves.. And this can never be filled because there's always a new bag coming out

Loving your spiritual shift Anna. So glad you are moving away from materialism. I always used to see your videos and wonder why are you only focusing on the shallow part of life? Now that you are going deeper - I am just feeling so happy that you will be able to guide your audience to light too.

I used to binge watch closet tours and handbag collections - living vicariously through each person video by video, until one day, those videos I used to love, started to become nauseating and concerning. I went from thinking “oh man, I wish I had these things.” To thinking, “wow, what compels someone to buy so much stuff for exorbitant prices? I wonder what they’re compensating for.” Sure, some people just love fashion, but when you start treating handbags like a new born child because you’re scared to scratch it, I think there’s a problem.

We are living in times of more is more and consumerism is just based off of the next thing. Period . it’s almost become an addiction like a drug . none of it is healthy . Each new item is like a high. Honestly, I’ve always felt that keeping it simple is the key to happiness. Also collecting classics that you will have for a lifetime. I swear, social media is the reason why everybody is just never happy. I love this video content. thank you so much for addressing this subject ❤❤.

Anna, I grew up with rich parents who were very toxic, and I saw how miserable things made them, they idolised money and possessions and I promised myself from a young age I wouldn't fall into that trap. I did for a few years but have gone back to minimalism. I commend you for admitting this in public, that is a really hard thing to do. I still love your content after all these years of watching your videos. Kisses from Australia xx

I'm inspired of Japanese people and their minimalist, respectful, grateful culture. Values and principles. I'm sick and tired looking at people who are seeking for useless and excessive items, external image, luxury, perfect style, fortune, blah blah blah.. Noone brings any of those with them at the end. What matters is inner beauty, peace of mind and soul, serenity, gratitude.. That's what attracts and inspires.

I started following RU-vidrs who have a more minimal and capsule approach and that reduces the fomo of huge collections and helped me narrow down my closet and identify my style better.

The key is ACCESSORIZE! 😅 I am a reformed shopaholic, and I realized that you can rewear sooo much stuff if you just mix it and match it more and add different accessories. Like seriously I can’t get enough accessories bcs they’re so useful! I haven’t bought a new piece of clothing or shoes in ages even though I have seen really cute stuff I just don’t pull out the CC ❤ good luck ladies.

My gardening jumper is over ten years old, and this morning I embroidered flowers over the holes, that should keep it going for at least a couple more seasons!

I actually "curated" my closet a few years ago. I realized I was in my '60s and was still wearing teenage clothing. I'm not the gray-haired flowered dress type, so I started buying the things in Ralph Lauren ads. Almost nothing I have is trendy. The teens in my church group are still borrowing my things!

Poor nurse here. Your greatest wealth is your ability to travel. This is your most amazing collection. Your travels. ❤

I donated and sold about 70% of my clothes the last year and I am so grateful about it! The minimalism but diverse closet I have now serves me better than ever! Now it is easy for me to find something to wear that I love.

What People need is knowledge, experience, abilities, information, good behavior Read books, enjoy music, fine art, practise good cooking, embroidery, learn a new language, knitting. Oldfashioned feminine virtues

More stuff = more work that goes into storing and organizing the stuff which leads to less clear thoughts and less real life enjoyed. At least that's been my experience. Purge, downsize 'collections' and enjoy simpler and more satisfying, less materialistic, things in life. It's a good place to be. :)

For years now, my moto while buying is to imagine myself wearing it for at least 30 times. and it has to be good quality so it will lasts for years to come. I feel so good since I adopted this habit and would recommend it to everyone from the bottom of my heart

this is the downside of instagram, they drive you to enter a worthless neverending competition of comparing yourself to other people to win some false acknowledgement of self worth

I think we shop our dreams. We visualize ourselves at parties and events and we shop really gorgeous items that in reality we will hardly wear. Our personal lives are not exciting enough and so we shop to clothe our dream lives. if we analyze our REAL lives, we live 50% in work clothes and 49% in home/relaxed clothes. ONE percent is probably that glitzy event that we attend once a year.... but we still shop for it and about 30% of our clothes reflect that. Ladies, shop for your reality and you will wear all of your clothes and like Anna said, MAKE SURE YOU REALLY, REALLY LOVE EACH PIECE... or don't buy it.

Cool video, My relationship of 5 years ended a month ago. The love of my life decided to move on, I really loved her so much i can't stop thinking about her and the memories we shared. I've tried my very best to get her back in my life, but to no avail. I'm frustrated, and i don't see my life with anyone else. I've done my best to get rid of the thoughts, but i can't. I don't know why I'm saying this here, but i really miss her and i wish i could get her back.

Dear Anna - It's called maturity ! Mature not frumpy ! I too am wearing more of my old clothes, they are better made, better fabric and bring back happy memories. Now and again I add a signature piece that I like to pinpoint an era, but that is all. I love your shirt-waister dress, hat, as well as your pink sheath dress. How timeless are they? Keep going. Best wishes, Swan 🦢😄

My mentality shifted like this when I had my baby 😊🥹 never been happier

Often, an obsession with name brands hints at underlying insecurities, with individuals seeking external validation to fill internal voids. By fixating on material possessions, they attempt to mask feelings of inadequacy, striving to project an image of success and worth. However, true self-esteem stems from internal validation and self-acceptance, not external markers of status. Glad you finally woke up.

very helpful and you really make me realize that being trapped in materialism is also a form of self-doubt and lack of worth where we have to prove to the world that we can afford luxury goods and spending exessively on anything and everything

Lovely Video.... Finally something is shifting in consumers mindset. As Vivienne said: Buy less, choose well, make it last"

You are so right . A bag is never an investment . It is just an excuse for buying an expensive bag. There are other ways to invest .

This change you’re going through is beautiful! The way you’re seeing through these things, it’s the true levelling up. Material wealth is empty and self serving. It’s everything wrong with the world. This new content is so refreshing Anna. It’s so much more authentic, there’s nothing more elegant than being true to yourself and others.

A lot of huge closets I see are usually filled with nothing of collectible value, just cheap garbage and unnecessary accessories that can be resold.

Anna, you absolutely DO NOT have a weak of self, instead I believe you are undergoing a spiritual awakening, which is probably the most important transformation you can undergo. I encourage you to continue on this path. Sending you love and light! I love your content and you inspire me to continue my own #beingalady journey!

The pressure to impress others is amazing! I see others buying a style or purse in every color available. Same with shoes. I hit retirement and did a very honest assessment of what I need in clothes and shoes moving forward vs what I needed when working and going into the office. I realized that more than half of my wardrobe was now useless to me. It was actually very liberating to be able to let go of so much stuff and refocus my lifestyle to a simpler life.

“More unhappiness as a result “. So true! The more we have, the more IT OWNS US. The less we have, the more freedom we have. 🥰

You are wising up. Those of us who are older and more mature learned early on what really matters in life. When you see those you love come down with deadly illnesses and pass away from them. When you lose your parents and the world is entirely a different place. When you realize how few years you have left in this world to make a difference. Each of these things and more changes your perspective. Thank your for creating this content for younger women to learn from and not be so caught up in materialism and comparism. Most of us who are past 40, recognize the real things in this life - family, love, a nest egg financially to provide for your retirement/health needs later in life, a purpose in your community and in life...these are the intangible things that cannot be purchased and are worth more than any material object.

I absolutely love where this channel is going! I was getting tired of consumerism, but now I see light in the tunnel :)

Nice to see you finally mature. It's part of a spiritual awakening. In the end of the day we live and we die and all of our stuff is just "stuff". Spend your money on experiences and creating meaningful memories that you can take to the grave with you.

There’s nothing wrong with having luxuries goods, but it’s definitely not everything in life and it shouldn’t define someone just because of their material possessions they own.

I like this version of Anna 😊 much more relatable to me personally. Although, I've always adored you. 😍

Important video 👏🏼👏🏼 You too said it in this video: it’s not so much about how much you have or don’t have or buy, it’s more about if it’s you own decision and really what you want and makes you feel good. My own opinion is: I have less a problem with huge wardrobes than I have with glitz and glam, trash and terrible style. It always bothered me if a person buys things just because someone did it or someone else says it. I mean, it’s pretty human, we always did that. But if we want to grow and become more mature, more adult and a better version of ourselves, I think we should ask us at some time “is this really what I want or do I just copy something that I saw somewhere?” I live in Milan and Switzerland and I’m traveling a lot. What really bothers me personally is when people just follow some fashions and don’t follow their own individuality. I don’t like sloppy styles or incoherence. I truly enjoy Italian sprezzatura. I learned a lot from Italian and French culture and am eternally grateful for that. I have another point: If we look a little bit back, having huge wardrobes with a lot of clothes is not really a modern phenomenon. Marella Agnelli, Jackie Kennedy and Mona von Bismarck all ordered at one point or another several hundereds (!) of beautiful long dresses from Balenciaga, in one single order! I think that soooo many people have some kinds of collections. I don’t really think it’s a problem if someone wants to have a fashion collection or collect bags. I mean, other people collect art, ceramics, furniture, or whatever. But again: I think if it’s a personal decision it can be ok, if it’s just because someone else does it, it becomes ridiculous or even tragic if someone maybe cannot even afford it.. It can also be that at some point you like it more minimal, at another point you love it more maximal. It could also be that you truly enjoy shopping, but at some point maybe it feels too heavy and you want to give the things away or you start a museum at some point. Like Lagerfeld said after getting rid of his rococo furniture collection: getting the things is awesome, but having it is terrible. Or Elizabeth Taylor: It’s not the having, it’s the getting. I have really nothing against luxury brands. I truly enjoy the quality of Gianvito Rossi, I love the creativity of Manolo Blahnik, I love the Fendi peekaboo, the quality of luxury leather, wearing comfy cashmere or cashmere-silk blends, I LOVE comfort and beautiful quality. I mean money is so much about that: comfort, service, joy. I love Italian high-end furniture, driving Mercedes, I love the high quality of a Rolls Royce and their hard work in creating personal details, I love enjoying all the high quality, service and art that money can buy. But it makes me so sad when people don’t appreciate the quality or artisanship, the genius sometimes in the wonderfully created objects. I always loved the artistic and cultural aspect of our luxury brands in Europe. I am 30 right now, I follow your content for years now Anna and I continue my beautiful journey. I leveled up a lot, learned a lot and did a lot, I think you do a great job for our new generations of elegant ladies, from a wonderful European standpoint. I’m happy for you and your personal transformation. If I would say something to my younger self or some younger lady who wants to level up and do her own process/transformation: find your own way, you DO YOU, ask yourself what you really want and enjoy doing you. When I look around in the major European cities, what I really would like to see more is: personal style, more cure in our fashion choices, clothes that fit better, colors that fit better, people who put more individuality, culture, knowledge, know-how in how they dress. If I had to concentrate your teachings and my point of view in one sentence, to give some advice to a younger lady: how you choose and act in life is a result of your thoughts, beliefs, culture and knowledge. Don’t focus on your wardrobe, on your shoes or on outer things. Focus on what you have inside, on your education, on your knowledge, on philosophy, psychology and culture in general. Do less TikTok and more reading and writing. Listen to people you truly respect. Get some cultural, artistic, classical inspiration. Find out who you are and what you want. With this background you will assemble your wardrobe in the correct way and you will make the right decisions about everything else important in your life. I hope this message gets through to someone who can appreciate it ❤ with love

I have two bags. One to go grocery shopping, unbranded. One Chloé I bought used, to everything else. It's enough :)

I have a large closet of 95% vintage clothes (20s through 70s, mostly 40s). It’s quality you cannot find anymore. I’ve gotten to be way more discerning in what I purchase, but I’m not perfect. I also have things I bought a couple years ago but have not worn yet. I know I need to purge a bit, but part of me is sad to let things go. It’s crazy consumerism makes us do these things - it’s up to us to do the work to break the cycle. Thank you for another gem of a video Anna!

As someone who's mostly subscribed for the etiquette and social guides and who can't stand most luxury brands, this is a fantastic announcement!

I’m glad you’re turning a new leaf and correcting your past. Promoting materialism creates negative karma. It can be undone

Some people only watch a few videos and make a decision that Anna teaches only about how to attain lots of money or be around people with lots of money. I have gotten so much more out of her videos. I am mindful about the way i move, dress, sit, treat myself at home. I speak differently. She has taught me so much.

Anna you are so honest. Personally, I have never possessed a Hermes or Chanel bag but do have good quality items which will last for years to come. I know that I will never have a luxury walk-in wardrobe. I love your authenticity 🙂

Ive come to the conclusion that Im a clothes hoarder. I see something and I buy it. I have tried donating stuff but I ended up just going out and rebuying stuff. Now Im going to try a no buy clothing, bags or shoes for 3 months. I grew up without a lot so when I had money I spent it on stuff that I had always wanted. I had to self reflect and ask myself why I was buying so much. It came down to loneliness. Now Im going to be content with what I have and see what different outfits that I can come up with. I know I have enough of everything to do this for at least 90 days. Wish me luck. Great video Anna, it showed up at just the right time for me.

So happy for you getting clarity.

Thank you for this! Best thing I’ve heard in a long time! Just like fast food is out, let’s make fast fashion out of style! Mass consuming is not stylish or classy at all! Lot’s of love from Sweden!❤️

Anna this video is so important!!! But we still need elegant style tips from you!

I think you're ready for motherhood. You are maturing in a way that's creating space in your heart for a love far more profound than anything you've ever experienced. I wish you all the best on this beautiful journey.

I love buying vintage hand-made unique bags, belts and jewelry. It’s so much more creative to develop your own style and it doesn’t matter what it costs. I get the most compliments on a $35 bracelet I bought at an antiques fair.

I always ask myself, “do you like it or love it?’ Then, “do you want it or need it? If I dont need it and love it, then I forget it!

Love the fact I find you Anna when you had like 10k followers here, and so much shared so different values, and now we both are here, and I again agree to most of this. ❤

I’m loving the self awareness!!!! My favorite video you’ve released by far.

Thank you! I respect curators 100x more than collectors, because the former actually has personal style and taste.

More important than the price tag of the clothing item is the fit of that item. That's what I've learned. Even an average priced blazer can look terrific if it's taken to a tailor to get the perfect fit for your body.

I am thrilled with the direction you are taking your channel. It is a delight to learn from you and watch you grow Anna!

I appreciate the updated point of view:) Good to have confirmation that all the pretty things don't automatically give happiness or fulfillment. I have learned a lot from you I'm looking classy and acting classy. Still building a nice wardrobe of staples. I am back on the dating scene, and keeping in mind all of the things to find a high-value man and to show I'm a high-value woman. ❤

Anna, I am glad you realised this and you are talking about it. Having 4-5 luxury bags is enough. Anything above this is just feeding the brands with your money and they become richer and richer and you just feel overwhelmed by the amount of stuff you need to find place for. I've always thought Chanel staff and management always look at those customers that buy their 30th Chanel Bag as the fools who are making them crazy rich.

Amen!!! Your vids are SO helpful, positive & uplifting. You are a breath of fresh air. God bless you!

I am a minimalist by nature and have never understood needing a collection of anything. Although I cannot quite relate, thank you for opening up 🩷

Hi Anna😊 I am a minimalist, so all this huge walk in closets just make me shake my head😮 Why ,why does all this stuff make people feel good ?? If you have some desent close to put on for the different occasions you are going to, what more do one need ? Happines don't live in stuff. It lives in your heart❤ Simple living makes me happy,and it is mutch easyer😘 Thank you for many good videos🤗

❤ I've only got a few designer items and never use them. I can't even sell them.

Why on earth was I working so hard to get to this place only to feel, NOTHING??? ...Anna bey 😂😂😂😂

That’s so true. People who comes from money doesn’t want to look and be like everybody else. They prioritize they sleep nice bed cotton sheets, pajamas, nice vacation on resorts, if they have kids with someone to take care of them while they are having nice self care. And those celebrities most of them get free stuff to promote the brands but never or almost never buy themselves nothing and expect us can pretend to be like them.

Luxury items do not bring value to your life! ❤ I can't justify spending money mindlessly just to have a collection! No one on their deathbed ever said I wish I would have bought more luxury items! A man once told my father that he could buy the hospital that they were in but he couldn't buy his health! Puts everything in perspective! ❤

Obscene collections are truly sickening 😪 so glad you are reflecting on this

I love your message. You delivered it with humility, honesty, depth, and humor. Thank you!

Thank you for showing strength by being so genuinely honest with your journey.

I completely agree with the point of weak sense of ourselves. In certain way it sure does give people a validation either that they ,,made it”, they are rich enough, can relate to other successful women, etc. Ultimately it comes to the point that more doesn’t equal better, more stuff doesn’t mean you are richer or more successful, but unfortunately that’s how it s been presented, especially because celebrities some of us look up to do have those mega closets. It represents the status of a wealthy successful woman for a lot of people. It is sad that in reality it is just hoarding and waste of money and it can never fully fill your heart with anything, but false satisfaction for a short period of time.

I totally agree with everything you said. Consumerism really takes over our lives until one day we wake up and look around us and think what the hell am I doing. Does one person really need 30 dresses? This is crazy. It will never make us happy.

I've had moments of falling for it too! Thank you for this video, Anna!

Wow Ana congrats for the real personal growth!!! I am loving this new direction.

Well done,Anna! Better awaken a bit later than never. I had my aha moment a few years back. I am not spending my money on luxury items anymore as accumulating material things didn't make me happy any longer. I am donating a lot of my money on animal rescues, shelters, food, medical treatments for homeless pets. I feel immensely happy and accomplished. I'm glad that I quit on accumulating material stuff.

I’m already practicing “simplicity” in everything in my life. This is a wonderful video Anna! Thank you!

Loyal fan here and I’ve really missed your videos! I have always loved your content and your approach has always been very balanced. You have always implied that leveling up is more of a mindset and a holistic approach was required, not just luxury goods. That said, I’m continuously so impressed with your content and evolution. You have helped so many women, Anna. Keep thriving elegant lady!!!

You nailed it! Anne, thanks for sharing. ❤❤❤

I agree, I am tired of it. I actually deleted Instagram and Pinterest off of my phone because I also kept seeing this kind of content and it made me feel like I wasn't good enough for not having all of these material items

Babe you are so raw and real. Much Love and RESPECT! Takes strength to be so open. Ty Sister ❤

Anna you are so right. Im happy that you are being open about your process shedding materialism