Most Overpriced Designer? #3

[plentyofhorns]

this balenciaga prices right now are out of this world. I guess they’re trying to milk the last people still buying demna, but this is ridiculous. also the FW2023 speed cat sunglasses are $3k

 

[LadyJunon]

this balenciaga prices right now are out of this world. I guess they’re trying to milk the last people still buying demna, but this is ridiculous. also the FW2023 speed cat sunglasses are $3k

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[yslforever]

I really do think it is a trick to generate buzz, like those distressed sneakers a couple of months ago and those bedazzled "technoclogs", they know they won't sell a lot. The rest of the catalog is not as expensive, compared to other brands: their newest bags are in the 1,200 to 2,500€, and I saw some dresses under 2,000€

 

[kasper!]

From recent collection of Celine, from xhs.

 

[Mutterlein]

All of them

 

[donyan]

this balenciaga prices right now are out of this world. I guess they’re trying to milk the last people still buying demna, but this is ridiculous. also the FW2023 speed cat sunglasses are $3k

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I can’t with the cynicism .. it really is not pretty

 

[jeanclaude]

From recent collection of Celine, from xhs.

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Each sequin should have been hand embroidered by François Lesage himself for that price!

 

[Nimsay]

Its Lesage. 70k is right. That thing is encrusted with sequins and beading.


If that was Chanel it would be 110k

 

[LadyJunon]

I can’t with the cynicism .. it really is not pretty

From Balenciaga or the thread? Regardless, I agree.

 

[Nimsay]

Margielas price going up makes sense because John is a Couturier. He's prob getting paid a minimum of 10 million a year. That's going to come from somewhere. But you're also getting couture engineering. IMO Margiela is a value except it's become more polarizing so it's harder to work than OG MMM.

John is the greatest living couturier still working. Being able to even SEE his clothes is a privilege, let alone being able to purchase it in RTW form.

 

[Lola701]

Margielas price going up makes sense because John is a Couturier. He's prob getting paid a minimum of 10 million a year. That's going to come from somewhere. But you're also getting couture engineering. IMO Margiela is a value except it's become more polarizing so it's harder to work than OG MMM.

John is the greatest living couturier still working. Being able to even SEE his clothes is a privilege, let alone being able to purchase it in RTW form.

10M a year at Margiela? This ain’t Chanel or Vuitton my dear…

‘He is at best getting between 3,5 to 5 M a year.

Margiela’s prices have more to do with Renzo Rosso trying to position the brands of his group as luxury than to the abilities of John. But it’s ridiculous because Margiela was never meant to be a luxury house…

Thank god they have nothing to be ashamed of in terms of products offering.

 

[LadyJunon]

Margielas price going up makes sense because John is a Couturier. He's prob getting paid a minimum of 10 million a year. That's going to come from somewhere. But you're also getting couture engineering. IMO Margiela is a value except it's become more polarizing so it's harder to work than OG MMM.

John is the greatest living couturier still working. Being able to even SEE his clothes is a privilege, let alone being able to purchase it in RTW form.

This is one of the issues I have with Margiela and Galliano. Margiela was the celebration of the banal and everyday. This was reflected in his branding, the casting, the locations used, his obsession with the colour beige. Galliano is the polar opposite of that. He is preciousness, rarity and celebration.

10M a year at Margiela? This ain’t Chanel or Vuitton my dear…

‘He is at best getting between 3,5 to 5 M a year.

Margiela’s prices have more to do with Renzo Rosso trying to position the brands of his group as luxury than to the abilities of John. But it’s ridiculous because Margiela was never meant to be a luxury house…

Thank god they have nothing to be ashamed of in terms of products offering.

I have a feeling that Galliano's appointment was part of that "luxury repositioning". Who better to lead an avant-garde luxury house than the most iconic couturier of the 21st century.

 

[Nimsay]

10M a year at Margiela? This ain’t Chanel or Vuitton my dear…

‘He is at best getting between 3,5 to 5 M a year.

Margiela’s prices have more to do with Renzo Rosso trying to position the brands of his group as luxury than to the abilities of John. But it’s ridiculous because Margiela was never meant to be a luxury house…

Thank god they have nothing to be ashamed of in terms of products offering.

i dunno how much they make and guessed.

I like Renzo Rosso because the brands ive shopped (dsquared amiri diesel mm) have fantastic quality. Dsquared and Amiri in particular are unneccessarily well made and justifies the cost. No other brands do denim like they do. Dolce jeans are basic Luxury Levis in comparison - and I luv Dolce.

Johns hiring ensured MMM stayed a fashion darling thst is highly influential. John came out with that seat cushion bag now everyone is doing puffy bags. You cannot pay enough for that kind of influence.

 

[LadyJunon]

€800 ($1'045) leather panties from Bally:

 

[Constructionist]

€800 ($1'045) leather panties from Bally:

800 for panties? Does it guarantee you a reservation to a fancy restaurant?

 

[LadyJunon]

This very popular (somewhat controversial) Instagram brand called Mirror Palais is selling this whole lingerie combination for $1'330! Like how?

Source: Mirror Palais
The Bra and Panties: $495
The Garter: $140
The Veil: $695

 

[Drusilla_]

€800 ($1'045) leather panties from Bally:

well they did fire the guy who designed them just a month after your post!

Fashion victim gear is always going to look ridicolous.

 

[Demna]

PRADA Embroidered satin midi-skirt - $15,800

 

[Salvatore]

$15800 for that skirt ?! Absolutely not !

 

[Mutterlein]

PRADA Embroidered satin midi-skirt - $15,800

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But it's couture(ish)!