Most Overpriced Designer?

[fika]

http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/108516

ridiculous price considering you can't actually use it for what its intended for. 1000 pounds for a swim suit you can't get wet, urghhh!

 

[Crying Diamonds]

^ There's nothing to say you can't get the swimsuit wet?

TBH, that seems quite reasonable for Balenciaga. £11,000? It is a unique design with undoubtedly multiple complicated processes, I would have guessed at least £20k ($32k), especially from such an infamously expensive and exclusive label as Balenciaga.

 

[Ziegfeld Girl]

^ There's nothing to say you can't get the swimsuit wet?

They must have removed that line from the Editor's Note because when I clicked on the link it said that it is best not to get the suit wet. Clearly there are women that don't care about that lack of functionality since it is now sold out!

 

[MetricSam]

^ There's nothing to say you can't get the swimsuit wet?

TBH, that seems quite reasonable for Balenciaga. £11,000? It is a unique design with undoubtedly multiple complicated processes, I would have guessed at least £20k ($32k), especially from such an infamously expensive and exclusive label as Balenciaga.

I can just imagine an old lady in the atelier knitting big synthetic leather threads with two broomsticks

 

[Dkammern]

^ There's nothing to say you can't get the swimsuit wet?

TBH, that seems quite reasonable for Balenciaga. £11,000? It is a unique design with undoubtedly multiple complicated processes, I would have guessed at least £20k ($32k), especially from such an infamously expensive and exclusive label as Balenciaga.

but the balenciaga jacket is just like the Leger swimsuit.
the 'complicated processes' and 'research' involved in it can be part of it, but never the final goal. Specially when it's fashion meant to be commercialized.
you can't get the swimsuit wet just as you can't wear a jacket that heavy.


Chanel 'tweed' jackets are an example of exactly the opposite. Because the tweed was too heavy, they invested and researched ways of making them lighter. The solution eventually was to embroider threads onto tulle, to make it look like tweed. Of course the process is a lot more expensive, but it makes the jacket worth it's price, and above all, it makes all the research behind it meaningful.

 

[Laritournelle]

I know this is the 'it' product of the season and is loved by all the editors, but is it wise to spend approximately $ 4,800 on a fox-fur stole ?

source: style

 

[Jungla_Juana]

is it really 4,800?? that's outrageous.
I've seen similar dyed fox fur stoles and tails in italian markets (the stalls sell leftover factory stock and slighty flawed pieces) and they are at most 100-150 euros.
In terms solely of difficulty of production and cost of raw material, a stole is hardly a challenge for a furrier and fox is not a rare pelt at all... I think someone went off the deep end calculating brand markup.

 

[Crying Diamonds]

That price is ridiculous for some dyed fox, but Miucca knew what she was doing; she presented neon fur to contrast against her hospital attire collection, therefore giving everyone a prop to break up their Celine neutrals.
She presenting fur for spring in the bold way that the furriers didn't dare; matched with impeccable timing at the break up of the minimalism revival, she knew she had created a must-have item and so strung a hefty price-tag around it's tail.

 

[mikeijames]

^additionally, one must remember that prada sells nylon sacks for hundreds of dollars: did one really think she'd charge less for an even more exclusive item? and given the temperatures sweeping the northern united states in recent days, she's more than a style forecaster, she's a meteorologist!

 

[Psylocke]

And of course the €13,000 Balmain jacket and the €900 Balmain tank top would sell out on NAP within hours:
http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/115302
http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/109670

But don't worry if you didn't get a chance to grab them, you can still get your hands on these lovely €3,600 hot pants! I mean, it's a total steal, no? B)
http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/115310


For comparison's sake, there's also a great Gucci suede jacket on NAP with lots of details for €4,200:
http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/115277
How can a Gucci leather jacket be almost €10,000 less expensive than a Balmain one? So ridiculous.

 

[thejarc]

But don't worry if you didn't get a chance to grab them, you can still get your hands on these lovely €3,600 hot pants! I mean, it's a total steal, no? B)
http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/115310

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But sold out in 3 sizes!!! And I thought the Balmain-hyped splashed over the Celine...

 

[mikeijames]

chanel top, $13,420.

style.com

 

[Crying Diamonds]

Lanvin sleeveless dress, £1,000 ($1,600)

Coral red sleeveless stretch dress with exposed brass toned back zipper closure. Round neckline. Open-edge detail on bottom hem.

• 88% Polyamide, 12% Elastane

Sound like a pleb, but it seems rather a lot for a tank top with exposed zip.

 

[get fashion]

^additionally, one must remember that prada sells nylon sacks for hundreds of dollars: did one really think she'd charge less for an even more exclusive item? and given the temperatures sweeping the northern united states in recent days, she's more than a style forecaster, she's a meteorologist!

Don't you know? Miucca IS God!

I can't believe this prices, i hate Balmian, i hate it

 

[Whats Ur Name]

Pretty much all of Victoria Beckham's pieces are overpriced

 

[Dkammern]

I think the chanel price makes the piece even more desirable ugh! bloody capitalism, it's incurable...

 

[Psylocke]

I know it gets tiring and boring, but...

thecorner

 

[luckyduck]

So what exactly makes that dress so special. ANd to be blunt it kinda cheep, like a hooker on the corner can wear it with some fish nets imo.

 

[TREVOFASHIONISTO]

well since they fired Christophe will Balmain drop some of their price points? I know they wanted to make a cheaper line but Christophe refused, so maybe we'll see a change in the future H&M x Balmain never

 

[Fatalefashion]

Lanvin sleeveless dress, £1,000 ($1,600)

Coral red sleeveless stretch dress with exposed brass toned back zipper closure. Round neckline. Open-edge detail on bottom hem.

• 88% Polyamide, 12% Elastane

*please do not quote images*

Sound like a pleb, but it seems rather a lot for a tank top with exposed zip.

So cheap for a dress!