TELFAR handbags are “cheap”
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ธ.ค. 2021
- Kristianna has thoughts about The current discourse about Telfar handbags and the quality of vegan leather handbag. Review Pink telfar
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I bought three. This man had created a movement, i want to support him and the pressure he’s putting on the industries necks. My mini was $150….if i can a years worth of wear out of it and use it 20 times…that’s 20/365 that’s $7.50 a wear…ITS WORTH IT! These yt brands charging way more for less. It’s travel friendly, on trend, washable during a pandemic, and as long as u not SCRAPING IT AGAINST THE CONCRETE OR PUTTING IT ON THE FLOOR, should last a long time.
I'm tired of y'all saying we can't complain about quality bc "we" buy Gucci and Chanel. Like first of all. I don't know not one black person personally who owns a Gucci or Chanel anything. Stop letting these social media flexers and influencer trick y'all into thinking the black population as a whole flocks to these expensive luxury brands..bc reality is probably 85% of us can not afford it. Now if I spend my little bit of money for a telfar bag and it's crumbling within a few months..why can I not just say that? Bc black influencers but Gucci and Chanel? I can criticize telfar the same way I criticize the quality of any purchase I make from anywhere. He markets his products towards black ppl yet we're supposed to shut up if its not useable within a few months? I don't get it. Also the fact that y'all want to make black owned brands above critiquing simply bc it's black owned? Okay let me gather my plastic grocery bags from slap my logo on it, tell that it's black owned and sell it for $200. Don't come for me bc it's black owned and Gucci and Chanel are doing it. No. Black people can speak on what we spend our money on. I'm tired of people using being black owned as some sort of shield.
This!
My god you’ve summed up everything I feel so eloquently.
Several of my friends own Chanel and Gucci bags. Who you hangin with? 😂
I have the Telfar Eastpak collab. And it’s a dope backpacky type bag. I support him. I buy blaaaack.
I am a bag lover. I've bought brands from Coach, Dooney and Burke to Michael Kors, Kate Spade, Chanel, LongChamp, Louis Vuitton, Versace, Gucci, Marc Jacobs, Senreve, etc. I bought two Telfar bags during the bag security program last year in the black and dark olive colors. These bags stayed in my closet until last week. I usually switch bags on a regular but so much has been going on that I've been carrying the same bag for months on end. I finally broke out my black Telfar bag last week and I can understand the appeal of this bag. It is the ultimate city tote. I can list some negatives with this bag but I will keep it mute. I will support it.
Telfar bags look like something you can purchase from Rainbow or Gallo. I'm not paying $200 for a plastic bag that's not going to last. I am a bag lover. I'm 56 y.o and I have bags that cost from $25 to over $2,000. I have luxury bags and non-luxury bags. If I pay $25 for a bag, I know it' s not going to be around in 5-10 years. I have $200 leather bags and have had them for years. To me $200 is a lot to pay for a pleather bag; I don't care what color the designer is.
BINGO
Exactly
The bags are Vegan. Cruelty free…unlike the leather bags you may have.
@@DurantSearcy isn't there a lot of debate around that? Like leather bags last a long time, hence less waste etc., but this specific vegan leather is breaking down via minimal wear and tear and won't fully decompose either.. I think both kinds of leather have its pros and cons
I totally agree. I don't mind paying $200 for a bag but not for fake leather. I'm a coach girl I'll pay that money for a real leather coach bag that will last years.
I agree with you we can't have these conversations in mixed company. But sometimes I feel like black is being used as a marketing tool especially when it comes to black women because we like to spend and we are loyal. It was like when beyonce did the press release saying she was the 1st black woman allowed to wear that stolen diamond were we supposed to be out in the streets celebrating? I like supporting black business but make sure you are not giving these people your last. One question tho do you bounce that bag like the people in the video😂😂😂😂😂
Bouncing the bag is the first order of business when owning a Telfar💅🏾
😆 but seriously, I definitely get what you’re saying… The Beyoncé thing was a really weird look. Especially when talking about Stan culture, we couldn’t even properly critique that without people feeling like we were coming for her directly. Black is definitely a marketing tool, I think with the rise of the Asian aesthetic, it’ll be interesting to see how black women specifically govern ourselves and our culture
So I own Chanel, Hermes, LV (my least favorite, that I only use to travel), and I wear them "daily". I have a bag that's over 40 years old, that has zero corner wear and looks brand new. However, I agree with you that we shouldn't compare these newer designer "black owned" brands to these seasoned brands.
I've recently added a few Brandon Blackwood bags to my collection and I just don't agree with comparing them. Yes, we should give the criticism to help the brand to evolve, just as we certainly give criticism to ultra luxury items like Chanel especially with the declining quality but increasing prices. However, I agree with supporting black owned brands to help them grow if we like the items. Telfa's designs aren't my preference right now, but if he adds a detachable strap and quality leather I might consider. Fast fashion is contributing to our global plastic crisis.
i'm vegan but i love fashion so i'm grateful that there's telfar
Love the fact it's black owned but you still should produce a quality product i had considered purchasing one not now i carry my bags for a while i own a lot
I agree.👍🏾
Yes, they are cheap. I'm not a fan of them but I love the story behind them and the designer. He deserves the support. I hope he becomes as big as or bigger than chanel, dior, LV, etc.as
This is why I bought reps of the Telfar. I've seen all the vids and pics of people's telfars peeling, scratching, even threads starting to loosen. Absolutely not spending my hard earned money on a cheaply made bag, when I can get the exact cheaply made bag for $40. Smh, the hype is not worth the quality at all.
I agree with you wholeheartedly. Sadly, our people are the first to critically judge our own work. Knowing good and dang well we have limited resources. Smh My hope is that with all of the popularity, sales and media coverage that Telfar recieves he will be able to expand his company into something that is very long-lasting and reputable. Until then, I am proud to support this Black owned establishment. This era of Telfar will go down in history.
Hey Kristianna, I discovered you this past month or so and I just have to say your consistency amazes me. How are you producing video after video?! Everytime I reload my Subscriptions page I see a new post from you. Girl, well done!
Between me and you, I’m burnt out already🤣 but I made a commitment to myself that I would really try to do a video every day this month.
The things that help are batching my scripts ahead of time, that way when I’m done with work or while I’m getting ready for work I can maybe shoot something. And I really try to shoot more than one video at a time. I’ve been really clear on my channel with everyone, that I am a real person so I don’t bother to change my clothes and pretend like it’s the next day.
I use an editing program that listens for silences and that helps with my speed as well.
I would say that the most difficulty I have right now is in figuring out what people will want to watch. So far I’m seeing in my analytics that when I talk about celebrities, people come running. This time is really shaping the type of Content I’ll do in the months forward.
Thank you so much for spending time with me✨✨
I loved your thought processes on this topic.
Thank you ✨✨
Hey girl, just received a mssg that my Telfar I ordered during the bag security in Oct will be delivered this week so in anticipation I decided to browse TH-cam to see what others are saying. I freakin’ love you and your frank, matter of fact personality, I mean who can be offended if what your saying is not only your opinion but essentially the truth. Reminds me of myself! I love for people to shoot it to me straight (as that’s how my mother raised me), however most don’t appreciate people who take that approach. I don’t sugar coat anything…it’s not in my dna! New subbie here!
Thank you, that’s honestly so encouraging! Hope you enjoy your bag, I know it’s been a long time coming😅😅
I love my Telfar bags. You are on point. Thank you for your words. I'd much rather support Telfar Clemens then just about anyone else right now.
I’m vegan, black and queer, so I appreciate this brand being an alternative to others options (Yes I realize it’s still capitalism lol).
Side note - New vegan leathers are being developed from pineapples and mushrooms. Hopefully they’ll bring a new level of quality to vegan leather.
I think capitalism is hard to avoid in this day and age, no judgment here.lol I did hear about the fruit leather, but mushrooms? I gotta hit the googles on that🧐
That’s true but these bags are not made with those organic materials. I hope he soon follows suite.
Pineapple and mushroom leather is still mostly plastic, it’s just greenwashing sadly.
It’s cute but eh, not with the hype. It does look cheap.
If I spend 150 or 1500 if it tears up with regular use I have a problem. Does the bag have a warranty like other brands? Other brands have vegan, canvas, and nylon but they can hold up if taken care of properly. However, they also have warranties when they break down with regular use. Soooo.... buy at your own risk and take care of it if you do purchase it.
EXACTLY!! 😂😂 would go crazy over red bottom heels but they’re known for not lasting more than a couple wears. At least TELFAR can last as a daily wear to an extent
I have the tan purse she had & My telfar ripped and chipped just like that ladies. I use it daily. But i still like the bags & have purchased more.
Wouldn’t the word be affordable rather than cheap?
I don’t think anything more than 50 dollars can be considered cheap 😅
I think it depends on the individual‘s point of view … Beyoncé can afford to wipe her butt with hundred dollar bills if she wanted to. Meanwhile $50 would save my life today.lol - I used the word cheap because that was the word being used in the discourse
I agree, I didn’t see the hype. I’ve seen several pretty colors but could never bring myself to purchase one. I’ve purchased mcm, coach, Tory burch which is double or triple what his bags are. The Eastpak and Denim have sparked my interest and looks of better quality. I plan on purchasing the denim although $175 for a mini is steep but I like the design. I’m not a big bag fan so as I’m getting older small and mini bags are my go to. Thanks for the review ❤
I have several Telfar bags, including a leather one, the moose knuckles collab. All of which are in great condition. I don't wear them every day. I also have a 5000.00 bag that I don't wear every day. I "baby" all my bags. I will continue to support black businesses, like I do all the others.
I don’t think you can be critical about the bag- you’re paying for the name. It’s Vegan leather as stated, therefore, it’s not going to last like leather ~ he designed it after the Bloomingdale’s brown bag w/ a strap which is cool. Love what you purchased! 😉
My bag did they same thing I only had it two weeks but reached out to customer service and it was replaced I have it in my closet I’m really scared to wear it because I don’t want to ruin it… I plan to buy the uggs at some point
What does the tag inside say it’s made of
Nice bag. To keep it's shape he need to use a sturdier interfacing. And if she didn't want any wear and tear on her bag stop wearing it everyday. That's probably the only name brand bag she has.
I "churched" pretty much every single thing you said here. When courage meets creativity, and skills pair with wisdom - and all of that is in play by and TELFAR - people don't know what to think. White people wrote the book on THIS nonsense for generations.
Also, you're 100% right about vegan leather. One of my leather jackets is vegan. It's beautiful, and I noticed the other day that there are tears in it that aren't repairable because, as stated, the material is vegan leather (and it's dark blue).
Keep on, Kristianna, and thank you.
I’m so sick of people saying vegan leather. This is plastic.
I think it’s a good descriptor to make sure you’re being clear that no animals were skinned to create the bag
@@WhenInDoubt_Pink yes and let’s be crystal clear as far as the earth is concerned real leather bags have a much better environmental impact than the vast majority of “vegan” leather goods. The term vegan makes people feel better but it does not mean it is better. If you truly care about the earth you will use leather goods and not plastic.
I just ordered my first one last week. I think I’m sell it
You have to start somewhere! Really..... and I don't think they're that expensive.
I admire Telfar but I wouldn’t purchase based on where they’re at in their production quality right now. For me, if I spend any amount of money on item I’m investing in it and expect great use out of my investment. I’m fine paying more money because I will keep and enjoy it for years/decades on end. Hopefully as Telfar ascends, so will their quality and then I’d love to purchase.
I love mine but it got a ink stain and I tried to clean it off and the leather is missing some pain now I wanna just paint it and fix it but honestly the quality doesn’t match the price
I think this conversation should be had in private. But unfortunately Black people are not allowed to gate keep Blackness & the culture so we don’t have private spaces. It’s unfortunate.
I've been collecting handbags for over 20 years. The overall quality of designer handbags is on a serious decline because of demand driven by social media. There are several TH-camrs doing in-depth investigations into the quality of their brand new Chanel bags that are LITERALLY falling apart in the store while the sales associate is trying to sell them.
I want a Telfar but I can't get one new and I refuse to buy one preloved because they're selling for double and even triple on the resale market depending on the size and color. For being essentially $100 plastic bags they're a really good investment actually but I wouldn't expect them to be great quality pieces, especially if they're being worn daily.
I was JUST listening to a conversation about the state of Chanel and Louis Vuitton, a lot of the materials being used it even in the high end aren’t very good anymore to your point! People have paid for worse things. I just think we’re going way too hard on Telfar considering
I wish they would switch to mushroom, apple, cork, pineapple or cactus fiber alternatives. “Vegan leather” is actually more harmful to the environment because is made from PVC or PU, and the bags are lined with polyester. All of those materials are toxic to humans not only to wear but to produce. It is also not biodegradable. The bags are also made in China so regardless the people working in those factories are being exposed to those chemicals and even if they’re OK with that it’s still harming the environment. it’s unethical and unsustainable. I have a lot of admiration for Telfar and I love that as a black man he rose to such status and is respected properly. I just wish they cared more about the environment and their customers and demanded more quality and applied more ethical practices & sciences to the materials they use. people calling it his bag “cheap” are extremely petty and probably harbor racism In their hearts. However it’s dangerous to use the Materials that they are currently using to produce their bags and I hope that they make steps to change. The price of the bags is their business as well as their right. You are correct in saying people would pay for any other “name brand”. so price truly had nothing to do with the conversation in my opinion.
Right! I can’t stand this branding on “vegan leather” being better for the environment when most of it is actually plastic lol
It’s says on the site made in Italy.
@@SSSS-wq4vn well that’s an unfortunate bit of misinformation form the horses mouth… you can look up multiple sources confirming they employ factories in China. If the bags were produced in Italy I imagine them being far more expensive than they current are priced now just off of export alone not to mention the craftsmanship. Also Telfar is based in New York and distributes their products from New York. It’s not shade, their selling plastic bags in the name of inclusivity and culture, Without being considerate of the environment, the people they employee to produce their products, or their Community. New color ways every other month isn’t sustainable or ethical for anyone other than capitalists 😇🙌✨
Honestly the quality isn’t up to par. I have 2 homage year bags made w vegan leather also and the structure is just so much better. It’s also not ripping or falling apart after 6 months. I’d be upset too.
Teflolar bags are supposed to have the fold crease in it. Hence shopping bag.
Some consumers are not as sophisticated as other its a very new business by a young entrepreneur his product should improve with time
It’s vegan leather aka PLASTIC. How good of quality do you think it’s really going to be? Not to mention it’s not better for the environment.
People should just take better care of their bags. You can also take precautions to fix those very minor imperfections. It happens to real leather as well. Wear and tear happens
But I’m confused my friend is trying to sell her Telfar and she gets no offers , Or offers in 5.00 or 10 dolla range . Ok 👌🏼
I’m not sure if you actually watched the video, but the point is that the quality of the bags wasn’t the reason we all decided to collectively support this brand.
@@WhenInDoubt_Pink true !
Some of us knew lol 🤷🏿♀️
I'm not waiting 6 months for a plastic bag.
I love the brand Telfar. I hate the shopping bag
You better educate. You got a fan BEST OF LUCK
People do question Gucci and Chanel tho lol 😆
They question while still giving up all of their coin☺️
Telfar is far below coach … Kate spade ,., so on
It gave me forever 21 tbh I sold mine immediately
Exactly not even close to the quality of those brands. I bought a black medium. I like real leather so I wouldn't buy another one.
They are not reasonably priced I’ve bought Fendi bags for the same price as these bags. I encourage anyone who sees the comment to check out the second hand market. The real real has some fantastic deals they even sell telfar.
Even with LV etc They are flawed.
I shop at #TJ MAXX and I find really nice bags there!!! I’m good!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣💯
I agree and people are 🐑🐑🐑🐑following the trend as always.Its a very common bag no originality
6:43 yeah we here to support black businesses but we not Turing a deaf ear . The quality of the Telfar bag has to be good , you being a designer is irrelevant to rather this bag is of good quality.
Where did you order that bag it looks like a knock off???
Directly from the website
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You can read and hear cause she definitely said she got it from
Their website. Stop trolling
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That’s why I’m buying a dupe. The Telfar bag looks nice but at the same time cheap when you compare the appearance of the bag Vs the pricing.