WHAT IS REALLY GOING ON IN FASHION ? NEWS UPDATE 

I think that the quality of the luxury brands is realllll shady right now. I'm like wait.... are yall buying ya own knock offs and selling them to us... cause these straps are breaking like they from the dollar store!!!! Chileeeeeee for me it's bringing stores like Banana and Anthropologie into my view again. I'm going for expensive accessories and shoes and mid clothing and basics cause i will tussle a brand if my ready to wear starts wearing like Rainbow Shop.... IJS!!!

Preloved for me! The luxury prices are more outrageous than ever right now!

Dialed ALL the way back. Seriously! Gas. Food. Utilities. Diapers. Car insurance is insane and has doubled. . The rent in the DMV are insane. I don’t know how people are making it. Trying to survive out here by the Grace of God!

Thank you for the Fashion News update--You need to make this a regular feature on your channel!!!!

Pre-loved all the way!! There are soooo many beautiful items out there that are in great condition. I’d much rather spend $500 on a vintage Gucci item than get 10 things from Zara that I wont love in a year. Loving your content. Please keep it up! ❤

I want to escape from politics too which I why I scroll You Tube... We should be screaming from the rooftop about the danger that is looming... It is real... 😢

The luxury brands are going to have to figure out what they are now selling to their consumers because their collective underwear are showing and we now know it's not quality. They used to be able to convince everyone that their prices were justified due to specialized or handmade craftmanship. Will they be able to thrive into the future on name alone or will they really have to get back to quality over profit? Unfortunately, it's nearly impossible to sustain both quantity and quality. I love the fact that the broader awareness of the pre-loved market has expanded accessibility and I've gotten great quality pieces that were like new. However, I may have to start a special savings account to purchase a handbag from the Pharrell LV collection because, as you mentioned, some of those men's bags are divine!! 🙂🥰

I'm learning to be more intentional with the things I am buying going forward. I want to really curate the items that I love and serve me and not just buy just to buy.

Have fun with fashion! Remember! It’s not what/who you wear, but HOW you wear it! Let comfort be key and everything else will fall in place to make you feel and look your best! 😊

That’s the critical question that needs to be answered; “If it only cost $53 to make, how much of that is attributed to salaries?”

Zara does have a sale every June/July so that’s on brand for them

I’m definitely into resell luxury right now, but I was on the websites (Farfetch, Neimans and etc) and noticed how long these sales have been going on too! I literally just said ‘’Zara sure had a lot of pieces on sale - more than usual’’

People are deluded if they think luxury fashion has always meant ethical. Why not put your money to ethical brands? Oh but it doesn’t give the status symbol of luxury.

I'm glad you highlighted the human rights violations in the luxury fashion industry. It's reprehensible that they will not compensate workers while they're charging thousands of dollars for the product. On a positive note, looking forward to your challenge looks 😊

Appreciate your transparency in regards to Brand & Creator relations !

Spending patterns are cyclical. When the economy is doing well, people spend more. When it's not, people prioritize their spending. However, it doesn't help the luxury market when they keep raising prices simply as a money grab.

Your favorite Boomer here. Am in on the challenge and on a shopping hiatus. I will be shopping and showing items from my closet on my channel too. Will be mentioning you ❤

How have I been shopping? I have decided to shop my closet via Pinterest ❤.. Actually lately-what I have been shopping is undergarments including body shapers, camisole. Which now I'm intrigued by and purchasing more of these type items.❤

I am not so luxury person but love fashion and styling. I get majority of my clothing through thrifting because it also a therapeutic activity for me and I love the hunt. Also shopping clearance racks and sales and coupons. I notice that the appearance of luxury products was looking a bit cheap to me and when they trying to sell a pleather garment for hundreds of dollars and these types of material are not long lasting (not a good investment because of possible peeling). A few people I know actually lost their jobs that that they had for over 20+ years and it was a struggle because being older it harder to find a new job during this time or afterwards. So a lot of us have retired because the workplace became abusive and disrespectful to our wellbeing and SS is not a paycheck meant for anyone to actually live on but peace of mind might be worth the struggle. So many brick and mortar stores are shutting down and it sad because that a lose of jobs. I just saw a RU-vidr I follow just walked into Express and bought 10 items for $17 because it is shutting down and she found some good stuff. Great conversation.

THIS!!! Aughhh so good and informative. I’m hoping “we” the consumers send a huge message to these out of control high end brands.

I love your shop in your closet challenge. Looking forward to it, I'm trying to shop mine and put myself on a spending hiatus for a little while

Thank you so much for this video, I love these conversations. Fashion has definitely changed, and fast fashion is working on my last good nerve. 😊

Excellent video with such great information, Queen Cookie! Your fashion knowledge is extraordinary and second to none. Shopping my closet for 30 days along with you. This challenge should be fun! ❤️❤️❤️ I have been shopping preloved luxury at In the 808 ❤️❤️❤️😊 and other vintage consignment boutiques.

True, I find so many good iitems thrifting

I was talking to my brother maybe mid-May and mentioned the sales were aggressive and he was talking about keeping his blinders on. Me too, but somehow something always grabs my attention. I just bought some Jil Sander boots lmao. I've been going hard on MATCHES too. Got a shearling coat for under $1,000, but then I made up for that buying a different shearling on MyTheresa lmao. Then Margiela came out with feathery block heel mules and I had to get a pair in black and the light blue to match my shearling. Feather mules have been on my wishlist, so what was I supposed to do?! Lmao. I told myself I'd shop less this year but the sales really haven't stopped since the holidays. I'm pretty frugal in other ways so I can usually excuse a purchase here and there, but the way these clearances have been calling me...

For me, I’ve been more intentional about what I buy. As I’m in my mid twenties it’s important to me to make sure I can see myself wearing something for the next 5 years at least. This is to prevent diving into trends or getting caught up in something that looks cute on someone else but not on me. I also try to make sure I can see myself wearing it to the places I frequent and that I goes with things in my closet. Now I’ve been shopping a lot too 😅 but I’ve definitely been hunting down those sales

My interest has always been in thrift. Some of the newer brands are producing top quality well constructed bags and clothing. I prefer patronizing these newer brands, while freeing myself from status purchases choke holds. This cookie is not paying and has no interest in patronizing raised prices for poor quality.

Monroe “Who influences me” Politics and Fashion tag brought me here. I trust a good Taurean via a good Aries lol. Glad to be here and subscribed ☺️ Shopping: If I really really need smthg I’m at where I’ve consistently been at since my teenage years 2 decades back, Marshall’s & TJ Maxx. Nordstrom hasn’t seen much of me since early 2022 maybe I’ll make it back 2nd half of 2025 🙏🏾 bc baby I gotta buy eggs and turkey bacon at Whole Foods.

I’m embarrassed at how many times I rewinded that John legend part

I have cut back on spending on fashion items 85%. I only buy when I need an outfit for an event, or need the items to replace other items (such as, basic tees, shorts, athletic wear).

I have been really focusing on on smaller designers. The quality is usually better and I like to support fellow businesses.

Sister, as you speak of the climate - here in Jamaica bracing for a category 5 hurricane - OMG! Just trying to distract the anxiety out of me.

You are hilarious and I need a good ole kiki right now! Teleprompter? Girl, calleth those things which be not as though they were.

Fashion IS a necessity!!!!who are these people who don’t shop? Don’t need to spend a lot to look and feel good !

lol you always are a good time and so informative. I’m guilty of buying from Fast fashion but you encourage me so much to shop my closet cuz there is a lot of magic in there❤

Now, I'm not in the luxury realm, but as far as the year round sales go, Torrid stays on my neck! I've been on a no buy since April when I redeemed my Torrid cash! I got everything I needed for summer and don't need another thing! And I have MORE Torrid cash now! I might have to let them expire! 😢😢😢

You always make me smile “Legend” first name John lol!❤❤ I cannot afford luxury, it’s just not for me, but I’m glad those unethical ones are being called out.n Politics in America😮 CHILD!

Love the fashion news episodes. I refuse to pay full price for luxury goods. These brands think they can just play in our faces. 😣 Sourcing “luxury” good for pennies on the dollar and selling it to the consumer for an astronomical price is just bananas.

Great interesting and thoughtful reflection love the vid ❤️❤️💯💯💯😍😍😍👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

The luxury climate has been off for some time now. For bags, I buy exclusively vintage because the quality is still high. Many eBay sellers have great products, excellent service and the reviews to match. Also, getting off label teats is important. Vintage Coach leather is better than any Chanel produced today IMHO.

Enjoyed this update and your take on the topics. More please ❤🍪

I haven’t shopped luxury lately because even some pre loved is ridiculous (cough Chanel)! The labor practices that you mentioned are even more of a turn off.

Hey dear Carolyn,loving the topic...but truth be told;what one man won't,another man will!! These designers know for damn sure,what they're doing;they pay thousands ,if not millions to strategic planners;to find a way/any freaking way,under any situation to buy whatever it is they're selling...and you know what;people are STILL BUYING!!We as consumers have to blame ourselves for being suckers to a lot of these 'trends'!! For example Jacquemus...I mean;cute as a button,but....those ridiculous tiny ass bags that a lot of people were wearing!! I can't afford luxury ,and I'm not against a sister who can,I'm just really sad,that no one seem to stay in Canada....it's really sad;they just never stay!Anyways Carolyn,so wonderful to see you again,take care!!Happy 4TH,when it comes!!💗💗

Ok this my last comment!! Just checked your shorts after you mentioning shorts/IG reels shop my closet outro. Didn’t realize you are the woman who recently linked wit Brown Girl Chee to do that really cute round the way, 90’s Flyy girl content backed by Amerie 🎵 that nostalgia and sisterhood made me so emo ❤🥹😂

Vintage is my jam now because I am not pleased with the instant fashion now!! Things are not made with quality anymore.

Luxury Brands have descended into cheap quick money makers not quality workmanship or fabrics to buy just for name is stupid at best

😂😂 I could have bet my life you were gonna compare the models at Pharrell’s LV to Fentys inclusive shades bc it popped in my head too!!

Companies has been doing that. Its cheaper. Companies are getting busted

More like .12ct 😢 this was a good topic to discuss. I don’t believe our contribution to co2 is causing these natural disasters as the government is pushing. Oxygen needs co2 in order to occur. Co2 comes from us just exhaling! I personally believe this is God’s judgment. I do believe that the fashion industry does need to minimize they’re textile and clothing production. And everyone needs to embrace individuality!!!! I Thank God for giving me the gift to make my own clothes ❤😂

these brands clamoring for sales now by reducing their already ridiculously bloated prices, is comical to see. they should have been ashamed to price these goods so exorbitantly in the first place but now that those who didn't already know, can see the ACTUAL costs to create these items...the consumer is becoming wise and they're not able to play in these folks' faces. they're going to have to tighten up if they want to remain in business because with politics & consumers waking up and being sick and tired...they'll be hard pressed to continue their shady ways and still be successful. we are TIRED. Also...the John Legend impersonation sent me to the upper room. 🤣

Overall, the quality of everything including luxury has gone down. I have been paying attention to fabric composition. Brands that used to use cotton, wool etc. Have all or mostly polyester. Why should I pay $500 for 100% polyester ?

but they said the dior that’s $56 to make is actually one of there leather not canvas ones smh

the U.S. is definitively not in a recession. GDP grew by 1.6% in the first quarter of 2024.

That jacket that Pharrell had on was a Molorus snake skin which is illegal and its an endangered species. It’s funny how these luxury brands are allowed to use these endangered exotic skins.

first lol 😁

Eww tiktok shop can ruin a career - it''s happened to a few influencers. It's almost like their OG fans stop trusting them. So hard cause of course it's a way to make money