Originally Posted by capt_noonie (Post 3383148)

No I really doubt any designers are helping her. There are tons of celebrities they can give or loan their stuff to (who have a much bigger following than she does), why would they give it to a "regular" person on some random forum?

But yes, most designers nowadays are marketing to the masses. Think back in the 80s and before, when only old ladies carried around LVs and Chanels. Now every tween thinks they deserve one if they are anybody at their school. :rolleyes: Really takes away the specialness of having a luxury good. Doesn't really seem so luxurious when everyone has one. Part to blame would be the knockoff market, but think about it, all the big designers really started pushing their product to the "regular" person say about 10 or so years ago. No one could afford these items, so the knockoff market came in to fill the gap. (much like puppymillers huh?) Now the luxury companies are all in a twist about knockoffs out there, when it was the knockoff market that really made people want these brands even more. It was basically free advertising for them, and realistically, people that didn't care about carrying a fake wouldn't EVER splurge on the real thing anyway, so it's not like they were really losing any customers.

and to top it off, the quality is not the same anymore.

I hope you guys know, COACH IS MADE IN CHINA!

Originally Posted by Nancy1999 (Post 3383161)

I kind of think the television show "Sex and the City", helped to get designer names out to average consumers. Never could figure out how Carrie could afford those shoes, bags, and wardrobe with a job as a weekly newspaper column writer and the author of one book. :confused:

Originally Posted by QuickSilver (Post 3383157)

I'm going to admit, I do have a $1500 Prada bag. :) For me, it was worth every penny. I wear it pretty much every day, and it dresses up and down. The material is such that I can take it to the park with me and put it on the grass without worrying about ruining it. In fact, that was what planted the seed in my head originally: I ruined a really nice leather purse by putting it on a tree stump and getting sap all over it.

It also just makes me feel great every time I wear it. Even if I look awful and I'm wearing sweatpants, I pick up the bag, and I'm like, "don't even think of messing with me or my awesome Prada bag."

The only thing I didn't consider was that I can't drop it off at the shelter when I walk dogs, because the purse is far more valuable than the contents. So I'm looking for a cheaper casual bag for that. Also, I have a purse obsession. :)

Originally Posted by capt_noonie (Post 3383159)

Her poses remind me of Zoolander.

Originally Posted by Nancy1999 (Post 3383161)

I wasn't sure if it was a random person on a random forum. Companies do pay random people to join forums and spread the word about their products. They are supposed to sound like a typical consumer, not a company spokesman. I just don't see how the average person can even begin to afford this type of thing. These women seem to want to impress other women, not men. When a man can spot designer clothing or merchandise, he's not really the sort of man I'd be interested in anyway! :D I do agree that designers not only give away clothing to celebs, but now they even pay them to wear their stuff!

I kind of think the television show "Sex and the City", helped to get designer names out to average consumers. Never could figure out how Carrie could afford those shoes, bags, and wardrobe with a job as a weekly newspaper column writer and the author of one book. :confused:

Originally Posted by capt_noonie (Post 3383156)

Don't think there's anything more expensive than LV do ya? Check this out. :cool:hermes - Google Search

I'll send you the link to her thread via PM.

Originally Posted by capt_noonie (Post 3382620)

Oh no it's her whole entire self, head and all. And yes she does "poses". She also does bespoke lingerie. :rolleyes: I mean she sells it. I don't think they are preworn though :sidesplt: and at least she is not a plus size girl like our friend from ebay.

Originally Posted by Nancy1999 (Post 3383169)

If you're only going to have one bag, I recommend this one! Goes great with jeans! Everyday Handbag.

Originally Posted by capt_noonie (Post 3383167)

Wasn't that supposed to be part of the comedy of the show? The ridiculousness of her spending every dime she had on Manolos and cosmos. Apparently a lot of women didn't get the joke. Or maybe I don't get the show. I only watched a few episodes. I've never been a SJP fan, can't get past that face. :eek::D

Originally Posted by Nancy1999 (Post 3383169)

If you're only going to have one bag, I recommend this one! Goes great with jeans! Everyday Handbag.

Originally Posted by QuickSilver (Post 3383182)

O. M. G.

At first I was looking at it, and thinking, "what? That's kind of a cute bag." Then I SAW! :eek: