I haven’t seen the chatter op is referring to on tpf or YouTube. It’s odd to me that people would stop carrying designer bags because of a recession and concerns about others financial health. This sound over the top. Poverty and financial insecurity existed before the recession so what’s new?
I understand not wanting to draw attention to oneself as this increases the chance of a mugging. I’m in the dc area and luxury is very common here. People don’t point and stare if people have it on the street. However, crime is way up in the city and surrounding suburbs. I am reticent to carry luxury in dc even where there are luxury shops. A couple months ago at 230 in the afternoon there was a mob that did a smash and grab at the Chanel boutique with shoppers in the store. It was Sunday too!
It may not be new that people are getting mugged for Canada goose jackets but it’s new that it’s happening so often and in broad daylight. It’s also new that University students in the area are being told to stop wearing Canada goose.
Wearing or carrying luxury isn’t worth my life obviously so I’ve mostly stopped carrying it or hide it. It makes me also less inclined to buy it if I can’t enjoy it all the time now.
I understand not wanting to draw attention to oneself as this increases the chance of a mugging. I’m in the dc area and luxury is very common here. People don’t point and stare if people have it on the street. However, crime is way up in the city and surrounding suburbs. I am reticent to carry luxury in dc even where there are luxury shops. A couple months ago at 230 in the afternoon there was a mob that did a smash and grab at the Chanel boutique with shoppers in the store. It was Sunday too!
It may not be new that people are getting mugged for Canada goose jackets but it’s new that it’s happening so often and in broad daylight. It’s also new that University students in the area are being told to stop wearing Canada goose.
Wearing or carrying luxury isn’t worth my life obviously so I’ve mostly stopped carrying it or hide it. It makes me also less inclined to buy it if I can’t enjoy it all the time now.