Why is luxury fashion DYING...and why do I keep buying it?!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 พ.ค. 2024
- Luxury fashion is in a very weird place at the moment, might we even say that luxury fashion is dying? That would be dramatic, but I'll be breaking down why luxury fashion is in a slump right now, but also why (as a self-diagnosed luxury addict) I keep buying it, but also ways in which maybe my spending on luxury fashion has changed. We're talking rice increases, Chanel, Saint Laurent decreasing their prices, creative directors moving around and more...ENJOY!
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Constantly raising prices, lowering quality standards, and over-saturating in the marketplace. These brands thought the gravy train they were riding was the Snowpiercer. People are wising up and it's glorious to see.
Preachhhh!!!!! We have power with our wallets.
to be honest. If you produce at cost and remove the logo, the luxury market really isn't that expensive. The mark is about 80% of the actual price. But the fact that you are*preluxz* buying an image and showing off your taste to make them think you are richer than you are is a very good thing to do.
A true love of fashion and style will never die. Luxury has finally met the phrase "What goes up must come down"
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Bags in*preluxs* are quite exquisite, and the workmanship is also meticulous. There is almost no difference from the original ones, and they are great value!
It’s not style in this brands style is now in indie designers and concept boutiques. LVMH etc is for rappers and escorts actually 😂
That’s right, trends die, but fashion and luxury won’t.
Yes, your bag is indeed priceless, but so what? I just think you are not wise enough. Why not buy a *condup* bag, which is economical and affordable.
Dear Cassie, thank you for not hopping on the trend of selling everything. You have genuinely been loving these things. I love the stuff too. I love the hunt for a special piece and the joy of unpacking. I don't nearly buy as much as the average youtuber does - so maybe it's the redundancy for them. But for me: each piece I own is special. Each piece has a story to it about how and where I bought it. All of that. I love it and it gives me so much joy. I don't care that it doesn't make sense. Not everything has to make sense - as long as it brings joy.
Exactly! 🥹💖
I couldn't have said better ... ❤... your wardrobe is a story book 📖 of your life.
There is nothing wrong with selling the luxury items you own if you no longer want to own them. In fact, it’s a good thing that people sell their luxury items from time to time because otherwise they would not be a luxury secondhand market.
Could not have said it better! Well done
@@CassieThorpeTBH you have made it clear that you are yourself and that trends don’t get your attention unless you adore the design and if it fits you as a person. Thank you for that it has helped me in my shopping 🛍️
I think brands are making two mistakes. One, they’re trying to stay ahead of fast fashion knock-offs instead of being the ones to set the pace. Two, a negative money-spent to experience ratio. Back in the distant Nineties, when far fewer people even dared aspire to owning, say, a luxury handbag, even customers buying a a humble carré or keychain were treated like royalty. Also, the luxury market is becoming saturated: too many brands producing too many items.
This is so true Diane!!! Thank you for sharing this 💖💖
@@CassieThorpe We're just happy you're here!
Yes. also true story - my friend didn't recognize the bag from Mango and some "quiet luxury" brand. I believe some people took notice. Why spent on that? Even high end are copying the higher up. So if "no one notices" one luxury brand from another why pay a few k more? I even thought that. Why am I buying this? 1000% agreement on treatment. I'm from Eastern Europe and haven't lived during that era but the lady at the meat shop was the person you wanted to be friends with. She would get you the best meat/cd from the cool USA and so on. So it brings not my but my parents memories.
*preluxz* bag collection and subscribers continue to grow. But somehow she remains down to earth, relatable, and real. that's why i'm still here
That's so true. I remember when I just went to Prada to ask for a repair, they actually treated me like a valued customer, just like when I was in LV to buy a key chain. Now they just want to get rid of you if you're not spending much.
Cassie, it doesn't surprise me that you haven't jumped on the "sell your bags" bandwagon. You get what you love and you love fashion. You're not getting bags, shoes and clothing to be part of a trend; you get what you adore, what you know will look good on you and what works for your fabulous sense of style. You make your own look, which is the point of fashion at it's core.
Thank you so much!! 😭💖💖
personal style is the opposite of the aesthetics bandwagon they ditch every season
You must be new to her channel? She's always marched to the beat of her own drum, unlike most luxury youtubers who just seems to follow whats hot
Totally agree … I think the girls who sell everything are the same girls who shop specifically for the latest “trendiest bag” even if it doesn’t really speak to them.
This is why I never liked a lot of makeup artists because it was always “whats the newest”
& a lot of fashion girlies are the same
Haul after haul & no substance
I still appreciate the girls who LOVE their designer pieces & wear them till the wheels fall off. ❤
Somewhere is real, somewhere is a replica, you honestly can't tell the difference. This is a woman who has enough money to buy anything she wants. I did see her buy a Mercedes and a Jaguar with cash because she didn't like the interest. She taught me how to mix and match, especially trendy bags, without spending $5,000 on something that will be out of style next year *preluxs*
I buy less and appreciate more what I have. But I'm not buying a bag from Zara.
Hey you never know sometimes those bags are weirdly good 😂😂
I'm already buying bags from cos and uniqlo 😅and loving them too.
Amen
@@yenslifestyle God forbid lmaooo
Zara won't break your heart, when the leather starts to rip. you get what you pay for!!!!
Cassie, I don’t own ONE piece of luxury but that doesn’t stop me from appreciating the self expression of both the wearer and the designer! You are the ONLY luxury fashion TH-camr who I watch EVERY video for consistently because your attention to detail and verbose prose combined with your emotional attachment allow me to be both an educated AND emotionally invested viewer. Thank you for staying true to you, and allowing us to be apart of the journey. And yes, I noticed Ivy’s new septum piercing and she looks great!! ✨
I'm exactly the same. Dedicated follower of fashion through @Cassie footsteps 😂
$150 cigars and $1000 bottles of whiskey are consumed by many men in clubs regularly, table service is pricey. At least if I purchase a necklace, a statement bag, a jacket which I will treat with care for years and maybe pass along, there's something to show for it besides a vague memory of a single night out.
We are shifting priorities. It's important to help others and do some giving and volunteering wherever possible. Still nothing matches the memories I have of shopping with my Mom and Grandmother for a lovely fabulous coat or bag. Each piece symbolizes memories of great times.
Cassie your channel brings me joy. The goal isn't going broke to grab every single piece each season like a fashion victim, it's loving all the beautiful pieces, then choosing only what speaks to you. Stay fabulous!💕
I agree but the main problem is that those cigars and bottles aren't duped, aren't always put on IG. Men post those cigars in cigars forum. Women place the bag strategically in the centre of a picture. We have the habit of showing off more on social media. Influencers - the majority females. So more FOMO and trying to generate jealousy. Sorry but I admittedly noticed this trend. Girls flock together to every single new trend. We're easier to manipulate.
God bless this woman! Her*preluxz* bag is amazing
This just shows who is truly from the heart the real luxury lover. This is why Cassie is my go to for anything fashion. Thank you for staying true to heart. When are we going to rehab..........NEVER!!!!!!!
NEVERRR 😂💖💖💖
There’s really nothing exciting happening in the “luxury” space right now.. it’s just getting more and more expensive..
hit the nail on the head there
Exactly! I don't see the quality-value difference on a PRADA logo tank top ( saw in it with my eyes) and COS ( H&M high brand)!
@@lonelystarinisrael the luxury brands and conglomerates should focus more on innovative and meaningful designs that somehow solves issues (such as waste) evolving the industry or push the fashion forward.
All the fashion designers of past are rolling in their graves
Since cutting down on luxury purchases I have bought a house and a car and managed to get a pretty decent stock portfolio. For me it is an aging process and investment into my future and retirement more than into pieces that collect dust on my shelves. That was my reason for selling all my luxury pieces. Younger generations can have their moment now. I did leave some bags for myself but not much. These days I prefer to buy my clothes from Reiss because it is classic and great quality.
They get paid for flaunting their bags etc - sent so much for free -and the young are going into debt for a purse ! Social media is toxic
i have 4 kids , and my collection has only grown since i’ve had them i don’t think having kids will make u less interested in what you love
Same here, 3 kids and started purchasing luxury after I had kids!
Also same. I have two teenagers. Started buying luxury after having them.
Love this! I’ve been slowing down on my luxury purchases but I don’t ever see myself stopping completely. I also still consume lots of luxury TH-cam content because I enjoy the content, even if I’m not purchasing the same items.
Yes!! I totally get that!!💖💖
I am not sure why some believe you can't love fashion and scale back. As you get older your needs change and I've gotten rid of pieces that no longer serve my needs but have replaced them with other luxury that I love! You can do both. I love the joy a new item gives me as much as I love traveling!
Exactly!!! Both things are possible 🙌🏽💖
I have an extensive luxury collection from 90s - current as a lifetime buyer. this decline reminds me of fashion lulls in the late 70s and 80s. It has always been the case that luxury was unaffordable for most with a milestone special purchase a few times in a lifetime. That changed after the millennium as fashion became more accessible. It all became unsustainable for many reasons. But there’s a bigger problem though with declining interest with people not even excited by it. More important to lifetime buyers like me is the declining quality of design and production. Quality just isn’t what it used to be and that includes the designs meeting the customer or inspiring/exciting us when fashions aren’t very wearable. I’m buying a lot less now and not just because of the price but the new fashions don’t appeal to me enough to buy and the few that do are outrageously priced. Something has to give.
I love luxury shopping and I would not sell any of my pieces unless I absolutely do not use it anymore or have no use for it anymore. Luxury brands are/were price gouging, and they are feeling the effects of it right now.
My mum and dad died and with some of the money I “inherited” I bought a few bags - I don’t smoke, drink, eat out every week - so yes I’m very grateful - if it’s money I didn’t have before - plus my bills are paid - I have no debts as I live within my means. Keep the vids coming Cassie - I love being educated by you ❤ x x x
You used the word “ridiculous”, and I think that’s really important. I remember a quote you said in your video when you bought the Versace cup. You called yourself a ridiculous person. You don’t take fashion too seriously. A lot of the people who are “giving up” on luxury DID take it super seriously, and you clearly find joy in it all. That’s what matters. When you watch the “I sold my whole luxury collection” videos… look at the “before” closets. Most of them were all beige! I wonder if these things actually brought these people joy at all. Or was it all just for social media appearances and clout?
Thank you exactly my thoughts! I also feel that a lot of people go with “Trends” and it can be exhausting to them. I feel like people who really enjoy fashion and take it lighthearted will stick with luxury. It’s not about impressing people but having a great time wearing and shopping luxury!
Omg. An image flashed before my eyes of a luxury addicts support group session. Wouldn’t that be hilarious
I can so relate to your perspective Cassie! I used to love designer fashion when I was a teen and could only dream of those items, my economic situation doesn’t affect my aesthetic preferences. A lot of people love fine art but will never own a Monet 🤷🏼♀️
I work at a Prada outlet and its funny how you just dropped this video because today our store just started a sale and it’s the biggest sale that we’ve had before. I had the same thought on how many people complain about the pricing so they have this sale to try and push more units (especially of RTW) when they can just mark down the prices and we would sell it easily 🤦🏻♀️
Exactly! I don't see the quality-value difference on a PRADA logo tank top ( saw in it with my eyes) and COS ( H&M high brand)!
In what country is the PRADA outlet you mentioned? Does PRADA also outlet sell online?? If yes, please share link?
The bigger picture IMO…the world is changing exponentially! A whole new world of fashion will evolve. We will be going back to cleaner healthier fabrics. Linens, purer cottons etc. Think clean food, air, water…..yes, times are very tough for many! I would love to see beautiful works of art in fashion come back! Let’s get back to the garden of love & light, health & happiness….fashion can ride along with us! I’m still searching for the absolute perfect bra & purse, affordable too! 🥰
The little clips of you trying on stuff and just being delighted brought me joy 💕. Nice touch!
Well said, Cassie! 👏👏👏 I’ve always admired how you stay true to yourself. ❤
Great round up Cassie, so many elements contributing to the slowing.
Brilliant Cassie ! Everybody should wear whatever brings them joy 🎉
YESSSSSS! I was waiting for this video and you saying that you’re not hopping on that train ❤❤👏🏻. It’s crazy how it went from people loving the flashy logos and branding, to wanting quiet luxury, and then to pretty much want to get rid of their luxury items altogether. Like what??? I understand that people’s feelings change and style can change and what they want can change. But it’s like, trying to almost become a whole new trend.
Such a real and almost emotional talk.
So many good points that people forget about when it comes to these things.
Thank you for bringing us so much joy Cassie 💖
So many great points, really enjoyed ths! 💖
Fantastic video as always! Always love and appreciate your point of view and let’s be honest always agree with it! ❤
Wow Cassie this video was so tastefully presented. Spot on with all the facts.
I always look forward to your uploads. They bring me so much happiness!
And this comment has given me a big smile on my face, thank you! 💖
Cassie, you have always been true to yourself when shopping ready-to-wear and luxury items, often going against current trends. And this is the sustainable way to enjoy luxury and fashion. That is the important lesson I learned ever since finding your YT channel ❤
This is why we love you. You are more than the trends and you genuinely have a love for fashion. You are the best Cass ❤
couldn’t have capsuled your thoughts any better! much love as someone in the same boat as you. Always love your transparency and honesty in your videos
Thank you so much 🥹💖
Loved this video!!! We luxury addicts do not need to make excuses! We are never going to REHAB! ❤
Been with you since 2000 subs, you contine to hit the nail on the head Chica! Thanks for being you! 💕
I never used missed a video of yours but this past year I have had a hard time clicking solely because of how much I am personally struggling. I do appreciate so much your realness surrounding this luxury lifestyle, it has kept me subscribed despite my own frustrations. Also your fire style 🔥🔥
This was a very thoughtful video. You always bring up valid arguments.
Glad to hear you're staying true to yourself - but of course! - and not following the trend. That's why your channel stands out above many of the others...and why I hope you'll continue doing what you're doing.
Very educational!! Thank you and I agree, someday these prices will stabilize. Kudos to YSL🎉
Love how honest and transparent you are about honoring you’re passion for luxury. No apologies! I wish I was more bold and unapologetic. 💕
I love your channel. You focus on both the good and bad. It’s good to give focus to both sides. ❤
You’re my favorite on TH-cam ❤ you’re authentic, you buy things you actually love, you are our fashion inspo. I watch your videos faithfully. Please don’t ever change unless it’s for the better. You’re doing great and i love that you’re not on the bandwagon of selling things because other “sheeple” have.
U are so happy when u talk about fashion it tells a lot how much u love fashion.
Cassie--love your insights! Always so well researched and SMART!! If anything, now's the time to take advantage of luxury pieces in the 2nd hand market that aren't getting much attention. Many great deals to be had! 🥰
Great video Cassie? I totally agree with your description log luxury as art. I think that is exactly why I am drawn to it also!
Thank you so much for validating what should truly be seen as an art!!!! : ) So well said!
Love your videos, Cassie!!' ❤❤❤
I noticed that Saint Laurent WOC is now 1000 dollars instead of 1450 on their official website.
Thanks for sharing and have a fabulous weekend 😍👌🏾
Cassie you are truely a fashion icon.. i feel that not many people understand that looking simple and not being entertaining will not make a good fashion youtuber.. their channels are dying because many people have lost interest in them opening Chanel classic flaps after classic flap with a bloody gold or silver hardware is so boringg.. 😂they have nothing to talk about. Luxury fashion will never die, people have stopped watching their channels. So you have nothing to worry about and continue the great work that you have been doing since day 1 ❤❤❤
Brand statergy is SO important to major brands at the moment. Great topic, very interesting 💖
Exactly!! I find it so interesting!
Bingo! As a person who fell in love with luxury in the same way you have, my mother was my fashion icon, I so appreciate you making these points. It truly is art. Choosing to spend your money on what you love, is always in style ❤❤ thank you!
Great video Cassie! At the end of the day, anything above basic necessities is a luxury. Everyone’s viewpoint of what luxury is to them is different and that’s completely okay! My motto, always do you! Thanks for your insight and for being your genuine self! ❤❤❤
Happy to be here Cassie 😊. I agree with you. I’m still enjoying luxury and still enjoying my collection and will continue to buy. But these brands are out of control with price increases, it’s only a matter of time before they will have to decrease their prices. Some are arrogant and still increasing but what goes up, must come down 😊. I’m buying less because nothing excites me but definitely looking for gems on the preloved market❤
Yes! I feel the same 💖💖
if ur vocal about quiet luxury being better than monograms… that’s just being self-righteous and not quiet at all… 💁🏼♀️
I love it and I will never stop! Been studying fashion and designers and 0:52 I also see it as art like you! Been studying fashion since I was a teenager I’m in my 40s now❤I will always want to buy a new luxury bag or accessory and continue to watch all the shows every season!
great video as always!! Cassie, I would love to see a video about your personal finance budgeting etc. how you budget/plan for what to spend on and what not to..
Oohh I did one a couple of years ago but maybe it’s time for another! 💖
This is sick to be so incompetent to not know how to do something basic as budgeting and to ask how it’s done and to never be able to afford luxury items. It’s just bonkers 😂 it’s obvious she comes from money so of course she can afford it. If you pay attention from her mom to dad she’s been raised this way 🎉
Another great video 👏🏽💕
I adored you because you love every single item you own and your genuine love for fashion. Not like others influencers just for purpose of "unboxing" and few weeks later selling it for some ridiculously reason contradicted when unboxing gasping how much they "love" it. Keeping up the great contents and have fabroulou weekend.💗
You keep it real and stay true to yourself- it is refreshing! Thanks for sharing with us mere mortals 😂❤❤❤
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This is the most educated and objective take I’ve watched thus far. I agree with everything you’ve said, including the tendency for people to be judgmental of luxury fashion as an interest/hobby. Great job, I’ve loved watching your videos over the years
Good morning queen Cassie 👸, I knew you would talk about this ❤😊!
Good Morning!! 💖
@@CassieThorpe TGIF 🎉!!
Well said- Cassie you are a connoisseur of luxury fashion. 😊
I'm grateful to you for make this videos you are a very nice honest woman ✨️ ❤
I think your collection shows how passionate you are about the art of fashion! 💚 I have changed my buying habits a bit over the last 18 months, I don’t just buy buy buy without thinking, I am more careful about what I actually do purchase. And I have been looking at more up and coming brands from less expected places.
Just discovered your videos and subscribed, you’re so entertaining! Love from Alaska ❤
Well said! I have nothing to add. This resonates with me in my soul! Yes!!!! I keep buying too bc I buy what I fall in love with and can afford.
Thank God for you Cassie ♥️♥️♥️♥️
This is a beautiful way of thinking about this ❤
Cassie I love your top!!! It’s so cute and the color looks amazing on you!! 💛💛💛 Where did you get it from? 🤗
I buy two - three luxury pieces a year. I love going along for the ride on your channel! So fun!
Great video Cassie well said😍❗️💯
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You are so enthusiastic. A bright light in a dark world.
This is a GREAT video…. I ❤ fashion since teens, and I too have been criticized for my bag purchases, but I saved & was never in debt to make a purchase. I can appreciate the feeling I feel when I wear my luxury pieces. I will NEVER lose my ❤ for fashion, but my closets are busting at the seams. So taking a break in purchasing & living through you :]
Yes I agree with you about these items being made to last. I have found this too. As you said, there does seem to be a lot less “risk taking” in terms of design. I am always more drawn to the more unique pieces - that you couldn’t find anywhere else. That’s why I stay tuned to your channel because you talk about the interesting pieces!!
My All Time Comfort youtuber As Always Cassie 😁💖💖
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Oh I hear you! The beauty! The designs! The Art! I myself was thinking about selling off couple of my (almost never worn) shoes, bags, and my collection is not nearly as big as yours, and probably never will be… but when I took them out and looked at them again… naaaah these are MY Manolos, Jimmys and etc and I just feel better knowing they are in my closet! Is this weird? Do I need to go to rehab?
You know I’m the wrong person to ask 😂
I've finally realized what kind of luxury lover I am. I have certain things I want my bags to have, ie; top handle/shoulder carry ability. The same for my clothes, shoes. I know what works for me now and what I like. I am so glad you are like me in keeping these amazing things that make us happy. Wait, I could be classified as a luxury hoarder, lol. It's been a minute since I've bought anything new, but I will definitely continue to buy the things I love and make me feel good. Great video as usual...
And this is why you are my favorite luxury influencer, no one else compares! ❤
Prices are getting insane but I do just love this stuff so much also that I keep buying! Most of my friends do not understand... that's why it's so nice to watch you and this community. So thank you for not going to rehab 😂😂😂❤❤
Great video🩵. No one should have to apologize for buying what they love. I have friends/family who have their daily Starbucks and their Stanley cup in different shades who will judge me for buying a new luxury piece maybe once a year. So silly. Love your collection and your unicorn content! Always so entertaining!
I really loved the way you explained it. It’s exactly how I feel. The items make you feel good. It’s not just about wearing it. It’s the experience ❤
Thank you so much, I’m so glad you relate! 💖💖
Okay, I’ve always scratched my head about the obsession around the *LVGUCI* book totes and their practicality, but this one is adorable!! Congratulations
Agree with your points! I personally buy because its beautiful and bougie. A walmart handbag will never do anything for me 😂 bougie 4 life!
I get it like you do Cassie. For me, it's working within my budget and space, not to mention do the pieces serve me. So ultimately a lot did go and may still go, but it doesn't mean I won't stop buying the right pieces 😁 . Thanks for sharing.
To thine own self be true!! You are! And we love you for it!!🥳💞
I love how you always stay true to YOU! You stand out for a reason! Like you mentioned, I have SO MANY designer ready to wear clothing thanks to Luisaviaroma, TheOutnet, Yoox and Arlettie. There are a few Italian websites (like Luisaviaroma) with Brunello Cuccinelle at discount (both the bags and clothes). So I agree, doesn't it make sense to meet somewhere in the middle and reduce the price? Right now, in this economy - everyone mostly want to buy what will last, because we don't see ourselves buying too many things in the close future, more thing to prioritise. I for one, like a squirrel foraging for acorns in Autumn, have bought everything I should WANT (high quality clothing) for the next 5 years+. Its really recession-cor...I mean, quiet luxury out here.
Love the yellow on you!
I agree Cassie with a lot of what you're pointing out.
Fashion is either in one's blood or it isn't. Different strokes for different folks. Since I was around three years old, I've loved fashion and have the majority of my life worn high quality pieces. And being in my 60s, high quality wasn't necessarily connected with today's high-end/ luxury fashion category as we didn't have to pay the ridiculous prices back in the day, but still got high end/luxury.
As for people selling off their collections, shoppers can be very fickle. One minute, it's the buy-to-invest mentality and next it's the get-rid-of-it all and go Zen/minimalist mentality. I don't follow any of it and buy, keep for long periods, or get rid of whatever I think either fits or no longer fits into my personal lifestyle.
I started a major clean out to be sent to resale starting in 2020 as I was at home on Zoom and no longer physically at work thus no longer wasting time sitting in traffic which gave me more time at home to get things done. But, I have also been replacing items with ones that fit my present lifestyle. However, I always keep various fashion items from decades ago as I'm a multi-decade fashion wearer as not to look cookie cutter. I like to pull out old fashion pieces and restyle them. Plus, the quality of them was really high back in the day when I purchased such fashion pieces. The serious part of my wardrobe is basically from the 1980s to the present. The key for me is to buy evergreen pieces and by evergreen pieces I am not referring to "quiet luxury" as I'm totally not into that concept. My mind is too creative and eclectic for so-called "quiet" luxury by according to the present definition. Evergreen pieces take on different meanings depending on one's personal style.
I focus on what is best for my needs and don't get caught up in all of the hype and hoopla of others. And also....these days it's a good idea to slow down and not fall into every revolving door "IT" item that's out on the market as those items usually don't survive the test of time.
Greetings from Los Angeles
I just want to say I really appreciate the hard work you put into these kinds of videos. You do not just speak out of the side of your neck. You do your research. You quote Vogue, BoF, Outlander, Financial Times etc. It does not go unnoticed.
I’m at a happy place with fashion - by focusing on what I really like rather than brand it’s settled into a nice mix of high low that I’m comfortable with. Don’t really buy Chanel etc anymore but that’s because I have some pieces. Loving Toteme, Mulberry, Rixo, a bit of premium high street. I have just bought 2 Celine bags that I LOVE. Was happy with the price/quality ratio. I’ll still buy things I really want but more mindfully
Seeing a picture of your sweet mom, made me smile! I may have to cut back, and I’ll really have to love a piece to buy it, however, I’ll never entirely give up luxury! For better or worse, I’m in the car with you Cassie - until the damn wheels fall off!🥂❤
Yes!!!! 🥳😂
I appreciate your TED talk. 😊
Why thank you! 💖💖
You talk about the fashion industry and it is interesting to listen to you.
I love your take on this is fun and doing it for love. It is a silly hobby, and if we remember that all hobbies are silly and most are expensive, then we only make silly decisions we dont regret and make since for us! Plenty of people drink themselves silly and this is at least healthier, even if the world supports one and not the other.
Thank you.well said!
Hullo Cassie, glad you are not jumping into the bandwagon of selling luxury bags -but am also not surprised. You seem to not just like your pieces, but you connect with them if that makes sense. Plus the memories linked to your collection.
Aww thank you, I’m glad that you see that in my videos 💖💖
I really love your taste and style always so chic. My faves would be the mamacoo leather backpack and the Swarovski pave diamond ring so gorg. Thank you for your recommendations.
I don't even own a single luxury item but I still love to watch your videos because of your energy and the way you're so passionate about luxury bags.