Cartier jewelry/stacks „hurting your image“, why, if so?
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When I was younger in my 20's, I worked for corporate retail for a well known mall store in the US. I brought my designer bags (LV & Balenciaga) in and my coworkers appreciated them (the ones the knew what they were). Now in my 30's, I work for a different industry at corporate headquarters. Maybe it's COVID, maybe it's this generation or company culture, but it is so darn casual at work. I haven't seen anyone wear a designer bag or any cartier (that I can spot anyways).
Personally, I don't wear my designer bags anymore to work (that may change if I get the Gucci Horsebit shoulder bag), but I keep on my single cartier gold bracelet. One would definitely stand out if they dressed in head to toe designers, but I wouldn't judge someone if they came in with a cartier watch or a designer handbag or shoes. To me, it just means they like luxury items like me!
Personally, I don't wear my designer bags anymore to work (that may change if I get the Gucci Horsebit shoulder bag), but I keep on my single cartier gold bracelet. One would definitely stand out if they dressed in head to toe designers, but I wouldn't judge someone if they came in with a cartier watch or a designer handbag or shoes. To me, it just means they like luxury items like me!
Personally, it depends on where I work. I worked at a small non-profit for years and while I never wore anything pricier than a le pliage for a bag, I did wear my black leather & steel tank solo and love rings and no one batted an eye (I suspect no one knew what Cartier was). I did drive a fancy car at the time and got stares/whisperings from that but it was my only car which I bought before I started there and I wasn't gonna uber to work lol
Now, I'm at a much, much larger and richer non-profit. I do wear my ballon bleu, my yellow gold van cleef and cartier jewelry and "loud" bags like Goyard and Bottega and get compliments because the culture is different. Everyone on my team has luxury cars and clothes.
Now, I'm at a much, much larger and richer non-profit. I do wear my ballon bleu, my yellow gold van cleef and cartier jewelry and "loud" bags like Goyard and Bottega and get compliments because the culture is different. Everyone on my team has luxury cars and clothes.
I'm 50 and definitely don't care what people say lol.
In this context, no one really cares at my work place. Anyone can wear a Cartier stack anytime. Regardless your position.
We as employees just need to bring in the result.
In this context, no one really cares at my work place. Anyone can wear a Cartier stack anytime. Regardless your position.
We as employees just need to bring in the result.
You wear a few pieces, "less is more". You probably will not see people wearing a ton of bracelets stacked, it's not as elegant as having just a few pieces on you.
When i worked retail i hid my stack with a sweatband. Even with my office in the beginning i wore long sleeves to cover it up. Now that I’ve been there a while and proven myself i don’t hide it
It depends on a country and often a city. If Germans do not like to show off Italians are completely different! They liiiiiiiiiiive for beauty!
And I’ve never seen so many diamond jewelry as in Cannes lol. Even Dubai ladies wear less diamonds than some old ladies I saw in the Cannes beach clubs. And that says a lot because Dubai is the ultimate glam spot of the world.
I recently migrated to Paris where I have to learn the language and just starting out from a low-position job in the healthcare industry. Where I work, jewellery on the wrist is OK. My boss has a 4 diamond Love on one hand, and a JUC on another.
As someone has said previously, no one bats an eye when the boss wears luxury.
I wear a plain yellow gold Love to work. Next thing I know I was a topic of discussion from the staffs. One tried to talk about my bracelet, asking me how I open or close it. Few hours later, another person comes and asks if it's real.
I felt rather attacked by the staffs. It's as if they are trying to assess whether I'm "privileged". While I'm grateful for what I have, I also have to work extra hard and have to fight for myself abroad.
Anyway, I responded that my bracelet was a fake so I feel less judged. It's often the women who judge other women............instead of empowering each other.
This extra attention which I do not appreciate makes me want to remove my bracelets at work. But it's a very sentimental piece to me because it's engraved with a message from my mom and in a way it makes me feel "close to her" when I'm very far from home.
As someone has said previously, no one bats an eye when the boss wears luxury.
I wear a plain yellow gold Love to work. Next thing I know I was a topic of discussion from the staffs. One tried to talk about my bracelet, asking me how I open or close it. Few hours later, another person comes and asks if it's real.
I felt rather attacked by the staffs. It's as if they are trying to assess whether I'm "privileged". While I'm grateful for what I have, I also have to work extra hard and have to fight for myself abroad.
Anyway, I responded that my bracelet was a fake so I feel less judged. It's often the women who judge other women............instead of empowering each other.
This extra attention which I do not appreciate makes me want to remove my bracelets at work. But it's a very sentimental piece to me because it's engraved with a message from my mom and in a way it makes me feel "close to her" when I'm very far from home.
I recently migrated to Paris where I have to learn the language and just starting out from a low-position job in the healthcare industry. Where I work, jewellery on the wrist is OK. My boss has a 4 diamond Love on one hand, and a JUC on another.
As someone has said previously, no one bats an eye when the boss wears luxury.
I wear a plain yellow gold Love to work. Next thing I know I was a topic of discussion from the staffs. One tried to talk about my bracelet, asking me how I open or close it. Few hours later, another person comes and asks if it's real.
I felt rather attacked by the staffs. It's as if they are trying to assess whether I'm "privileged". While I'm grateful for what I have, I also have to work extra hard and have to fight for myself abroad.
Anyway, I responded that my bracelet was a fake so I feel less judged. It's often the women who judge other women............instead of empowering each other.
I'm sorry that happened to you.
Unfortunately I can see that happen even in healthcare. Some nurses really love to gossip.When I started off as an intern in my hospital I chose the safe route and was very low key.
It wasn't until I was higher up in my position that I wore more fine jewelry. (Previously I responded that I wear long sleeves so most of the time my bracelets and watches are not seen, that is still the case, I just like to wear long sleeves.)
And the final nail in the coffin was when my husband proposed to me. My e-ring was something I was not going to hide. Word spread like wildfire, but in a respectful manner. Perhaps people made an "exception" because it was an e-ring, who knows.
But at this point I was already know for buying and having nice things so
whatever.When I got my panthere watch from my husband as a wedding anniversary gift last year, I decided it would be a daily watch and I wear it to work with my love bracelet. But again, still under long sleeves so I don't think most people know that I have one. I've only showed it to a few close co-workers who I trust and I know who will not gossip and who are not the jealous type.
A few in my department are a little jealous. But they are professional and for the most part keep it to themselves.
Sorry to hear this happened to you, but I hope you don't let this discourage you from fully enjoying your French experience !I recently migrated to Paris where I have to learn the language and just starting out from a low-position job in the healthcare industry. Where I work, jewellery on the wrist is OK. My boss has a 4 diamond Love on one hand, and a JUC on another.
As someone has said previously, no one bats an eye when the boss wears luxury.
I wear a plain yellow gold Love to work. Next thing I know I was a topic of discussion from the staffs. One tried to talk about my bracelet, asking me how I open or close it. Few hours later, another person comes and asks if it's real.
I felt rather attacked by the staffs. It's as if they are trying to assess whether I'm "privileged". While I'm grateful for what I have, I also have to work extra hard and have to fight for myself abroad.
Anyway, I responded that my bracelet was a fake so I feel less judged. It's often the women who judge other women............instead of empowering each other.
Paris is tricky, and depends a lot on the industry and social circle. In fashion & luxury companies I think it is more accepted because people have access to private sales and are able to purchase for less than retail price (but some brands are super catty if you wear stuff from competitors
)I feel like a lot of Parisians are big on the lived-in and pre-loved look, vs. other regions where people like to keep their luxury items in mint condition. So a lot of it is also in the attitude, like it's not done to be worried about scratches or things like that.