Chanel - The All-Things Chanel Thread

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^The most surprising and weird thing to me about this article is that Porsche is number one. I just don’t see that. It seems kind of passé. But maybe it’s me. I don’t care for sports cars at all which is what they are known. Nothing beats a black sedan driven by a chauffeur.

its not so much the product itself but everything around it Porsche clubs are more loyal than women that shop for birkins, loyalty activations and lots of tiers to get certain cars watch companies do same game. these brands know everything about your lives and play into it via planning trips or know how much your willing to spend before you get what you want.

when you can spend millions just having what you want is not enough it's everything around it that makes it fun and delayed gratification is key in top luxury spending brands reward best clients goal is you should feel lucky they let you send money with them (i am not joking)

gamification of luxury if been perfected thats why its so addictive if you can play it at that level.

 

[chrisand489]

LOVE Fashion: In Search of Myself Exhibition
In Tokyo Opera City Gallery

I didn’t expect to see this look from the 96ss collection at an exhibition in Japan.

 

[theshadedgaze]

You can buy a Porsche Sedan and have it drove by a Chauffeur lol.

But it’s not the main thing they are known for right? I didn’t even know they made a sedan, shows how much I know about cars.

 

[theshadedgaze]

its not so much the product itself but everything around it Porsche clubs are more loyal than women that shop for birkins, loyalty activations and lots of tiers to get certain cars watch companies do same game. these brands know everything about your lives and play into it via planning trips or know how much your willing to spend before you get what you want.

when you can spend millions just having what you want is not enough it's everything around it that makes it fun and delayed gratification is key in top luxury spending brands reward best clients goal is you should feel lucky they let you send money with them (i am not joking)

gamification of luxury if been perfected thats why its so addictive if you can play it at that level.

You are so right. Again I don’t know anything about cars but I have plenty of rich people in my life and you are spot on about the gamification of luxury. Where as to me and I might be alone in this, I would just go buy a vintage item or I guess in car lingo it would be preowned or used. Take the Chanel flap bag. I would rather buy a vintage Aliigator version of that bag instead of spending the $12,000 for a new caviar leather version. I was really lucky I got my first two bags at the boutique before the overpricing kicked in a long long time ago.
And for me on the car subject, I wouldn’t want to own 5 other cars to get the one I want because I don’t have anywhere to store them living in New York. And I have no desire to own a house in the Hamptons with a big garage complex. To me seeing a house with a large car garage with multiple doors is vulgar. It usually ruins the curb appeal/aesthetics. However I’m sure someone would say my apartment is vulgar converting the guest bedroom into another walk in closet.

 

[GIVENCHYlover]

They also have Porsche cars that you can "easily" get, and over the years, after you've owned a few and become a trusted customer, you might be selected to have the chance to buy a GT3 or Turbo S. Additionally, you're encouraged to purchase certain packages, custom colors, or other options that cost tens of thousands of dollars.

Hermès is an easy game compared to the hoops you have to jump through with Porsche, Rolex, or Ferrari. Chanel could never!

 

[Lola701]

They also have Porsche cars that you can "easily" get, and over the years, after you've owned a few and become a trusted customer, you might be selected to have the chance to buy a GT3 or Turbo S. Additionally, you're encouraged to purchase certain packages, custom colors, or other options that cost tens of thousands of dollars.

Hermès is an easy game compared to the hoops you have to jump through with Porsche, Rolex, or Ferrari. Chanel could never!

I think you have to look at it from a different frame. What is the ultimate grail in all those companies?
Having a Birkin is not that difficult. I got proposed to get one and declined years ago. However, I think having a specific Birkin or a commande spéciale is the ultimate grail at Hermes.

At Chanel, the ultimate grail is Haute Couture and there are a lot of politics to get to that level.

The difference with a car is the level of wealth required. Beyond frivolity, owning multiple Porsche is another level lol.

 

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You are so right. Again I don’t know anything about cars but I have plenty of rich people in my life and you are spot on about the gamification of luxury. Where as to me and I might be alone in this, I would just go buy a vintage item or I guess in car lingo it would be pre owned or used. Take the Chanel flap bag. I would rather buy a vintage Alligator version of that bag instead of spending the $12,000 for a new caviar leather version. I was really lucky I got my first two bags at the boutique before the overpricing kicked in a long long time ago.
And for me on the car subject, I wouldn’t want to own 5 other cars to get the one I want because I don’t have anywhere to store them living in New York. And I have no desire to own a house in the Hamptons with a big garage complex. To me seeing a house with a large car garage with multiple doors is vulgar. It usually ruins the curb appeal/aesthetics. However I’m sure someone would say my apartment is vulgar converting the guest bedroom into another walk in closet.

i agree especially with watches i don't play the AP or Patek game i like vintage models more any ways, also i never understood it for my self i know what i like dont push on me something i really don't care for , or when they tell you something is a best seller its cringe like really i want the thing you sold the most off great !!!! lol

its not vulgar to have 2 walk in closets because its privat it's better any ways to have one summer and one winter if you can you should :-)
also you can't have bed linen and towels in same room as wax coats etc not nice or shoes and luggages in same room thing that are in contact with lots of things outside ...Vulgar/not hygienic is when is see worn shoes next to bags and jewelry like its a shop vitrine on one shelf lol no thanks

 

[99 Percent Polyester]

It makes sense Porsche has such a high rating. They have such a strong reputation for durability, and performance, and prestige - a rare combo. For the car enthusiasts it’s a big community too. For the super enthusiast they can take it to the track and abuse the heck out of it and it’ll take the beating every single time.

Not everyone will be doing the latter but there’s more of a return on investment and perceived value that’s different than with apparel. Unless you’re buying performance or hiking apparel you don’t see a tangible value with every wear.

Out of embarrassment I won’t mention where I live (just know it continuously makes the bottom of any type of list lol) but I see the Cayennes fairly often and most of the time it’s “soccer moms” or people who aren’t really into cars yet got it just because they could afford it.

I guess it’s the equivalent of me buying Patagonia even though I never plan on camping or going on week long hikes - even if it is overkill for casual use, I at least feel comfortable knowing I made a quality purchase.

 

[Caffeine]

It makes sense Porsche has such a high rating. They have such a strong reputation for durability, and performance, and prestige - a rare combo. For the car enthusiasts it’s a big community too. For the super enthusiast they can take it to the track and abuse the heck out of it and it’ll take the beating every single time.

Not everyone will be doing the latter but there’s more of a return on investment and perceived value that’s different than with apparel. Unless you’re buying performance or hiking apparel you don’t see a tangible value with every wear.

Out of embarrassment I won’t mention where I live (just know it continuously makes the bottom of any type of list lol) but I see the Cayennes fairly often and most of the time it’s “soccer moms” or people who aren’t really into cars yet got it just because they could afford it.

I guess it’s the equivalent of me buying Patagonia even though I never plan on camping or going on week long hikes - even if it is overkill for casual use, I at least feel comfortable knowing I made a quality purchase.

It's different. Moms buy Cayennes because 1) they sit high with better views and 2) it's heavy so god forbid there is a collision you have a better chance. The look and craftsmanship are lower on the priority list, and lower still is the performance. (btw if you rank SUVs by weight, most of the heavy SUVs are luxury SUVs.)
I don't drive a porsche but we bought our car with mostly functional reasons.

Fashion is different.

 

[Salvatore]

Custom Chanel look, potentially by Blazy.

 

[99 Percent Polyester]

It's different. Moms buy Cayennes because 1) they sit high with better views and 2) it's heavy so god forbid there is a collision you have a better chance. The look and craftsmanship are lower on the priority list, and lower still is the performance. (btw if you rank SUVs by weight, most of the heavy SUVs are luxury SUVs.)
I don't drive a porsche but we bought our car with mostly functional reasons.

Fashion is different.

Sorry, maybe I phrased it poorly, but that's what I was basically saying, lol. With something like a car you get it for functionality and you can attribute a higher value to it because of said functionality that you use daily. Where as with fashion it's more superficial/aesthetic reasons than functionality.

 

[marines]

Custom Chanel look, potentially by Blazy.

vogue

 

[Caffeine]

Sorry, maybe I phrased it poorly, but that's what I was basically saying, lol. With something like a car you get it for functionality and you can attribute a higher value to it because of said functionality that you use daily. Where as with fashion it's more superficial/aesthetic reasons than functionality.

Gotcha - yes we agree!

 

[Caffeine]

vogue

she must be very sweaty inside...
cute look nonetheless.

 

[Nimsay]

I just dont know why it doesn’t have chain trim ? Doesnt that seem obvious.

The original trim with a dainty bead on black leather was awful. Karl understood fabric weights and would’ve done a much heavier visually trim to balance out the heavy leather dress.