So, Balenciaga, right? It’s supposed to be this super high-end, luxurious brand. And okay, *some* of their stuff is kinda cool. The sculptural silhouettes, the way they play with volume – it’s undeniably a vibe. But let’s be real, half the time, I’m scratching my head thinking, “Who in their right mind would pay THAT much for something that looks like it was fished outta a dumpster?” (Okay, maybe that’s harsh, but you get my point.)
And then there’s this whole thing about unbranded luxury. People are obsessed with spotting fakes, like the Triple S sneakers. Angela from that forum, she’s got the right idea, though. She mentioned how her best jackets are either Hermes or Tom Ford, but mostly unbranded leather jackets are the best. Like, the quality speaks for itself, y’know? You don’t need a giant logo plastered across your chest to prove you’ve got cash. It’s kinda funny, like, you’re paying a premium for the *privilege* of being a walking billboard. No thanks.
I saw on some resale site, The RealReal, which is the place to go for used stuff, that you can actually find Balenciaga pieces for less! Like, *way* less. Which makes you wonder, is it really worth buying new at full price? Especially when you can snag a pre-loved piece and nobody’s gonna know the difference anyway?
And speaking of not knowing the difference… the whole fake Balenciaga market is HUGE. I mean, there are tutorials on how to spot fake Triple S sneakers, which is just wild. It’s like, the brand is so hyped that people are willing to go to extreme lengths to fake it. Which, again, makes me question the actual value of it all. Like, if everyone is trying to look like they own Balenciaga, does owning actual Balenciaga even mean anything anymore? Does anyone *really* care if your handbag is authentic or not?
I saw a site that stated that “Balenciaga doesn’t keep up with trends – the Paris-based label sets them.” I would argue that they do follow trends, but the way they do it is more of a trendsetter.
