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#61
Minimalist_Chic said:
I just checked, also via their online website. Currently 20% off. I suspect with the pandemic they may decide to start selling via stores as hair salons here have been closed for months. I don't buy the brand, they are under the L'oreal brand so usually look for a cheaper alternative.
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Me too. I have thick, wavy, but easily ironed straight hair that I can use anything on & it'll do just fine with.
I've tried the Suave test & it worked. That stuff made my hair bouncy & shiny...so yea, don't think I'll be paying $40+ for shampoo anytime soon. Lol
 
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#64
I'm with you all, it's hard to get a good feel of the brand's actual value when so much of the marketing is based on influencers. So I was curious about Senreve, curious enough to make a trip to SF to their flagship store and check it out.

1. The regular 'pebbled leather' is what you would expect as a textured leather from any other brand, pretty standard.
2. The 'mimosa leather' has horizontal etchings/imprints, is a bit stiffer, and some compare it to LV Epi. I can see some similarities, but it's definitely not as lux.
3. The 'dolce leather' is softer, more pliable, not as structured, but also seems more delicate. I suppose that's the trade-off.
4. The 'dragon leather' is croc-embossed print, nothing particularly swoon-worthy or off-putting. Personally, I think it looks better on the smaller items or as an embellishment.
5. Of note, the vegan leathers (cross hatch, smooth, croc) were pretty nice. There's one that's similar to the Prada saffiano material, which I myself like, but I know some people can't stand. They are also looking into other sustainable practices and materials, which I commend.
6. Looks like they are trying to get into the 'home' part of the luxury market, think silk PJs, fluffy slippers, I wouldn't be surprised if robes and candles started popping up soon.
 
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#65
he Shoptagr (now called Karma) influencing burns my biscuits because there's no mention of how the company collects and sells data. That's it, that's the true cost—willingly installing a data collector/tracker that then turns around and sells your data and gets commissions from your data. I wish influencers would at least mention the actual trade-off of data privacy for shopping deals.
 
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#66
I get very irritated with ppl gifted an item who then claim to love it.
Would you love it if you had to buy it? Would you have spent money on it? Would you love it if you didn't have to do a video on it? Do you still love it & use it months later?
How are we really supposed to know?

I had no idea Bvlgari was an influencer brand when I bought my first bag from them..... but i do looove my pieces from them & no quality issues thus far (but it can get heavy).
Kerastase, also had no clue, i got an amazing haircut at a salon & they used it so i bought some products.
I find them very expensive, and awesome for my hair but doesn't really help my itchy scalp.
 
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#67
pursekitten said:
he Shoptagr (now called Karma) influencing burns my biscuits because there's no mention of how the company collects and sells data. That's it, that's the true cost—willingly installing a data collector/tracker that then turns around and sells your data and gets commissions from your data. I wish influencers would at least mention the actual trade-off of data privacy for shopping deals.
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Yes this! Not to mention all the spam emails and the alerts that the app sends you.
 
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#68
classybags4ever said:
Senreve bags are SO UGLY!!!! I mean it is insane that they are all over social media. Its obvious influencers are pretending to like it. I think normal people are falling for it too! They've probably convinced themselves they have a great bag, when it's really all advertising! It's so hideous. I saw one at work and was reminded of how hideous it is.

I am VERY careful about any purchase of something seen on social media. I'll get the occasional sweater or cardigan if I like it, but usually only if it's on sale.
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I always scoff at influencers who have dozens of Chanel, LV, Dior, and Hermès bags “pretend” to dawn over Senreve.
 
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#69
daisychainz said:
I have seen it discussed in the threads for these brands, I have participated in the LV conversation. The one(s) I see most are Dior, LV and Bvlgari. I think they should be called out, too, for sure! It's very obvious to me when someone was gifted a bag, because it's all of a sudden their favorite bag in the world and no less than 25 other people uploaded the same bag on the same day, with the same note card inside, and it's their favorite bag too! I know these companies gift to movie stars, but those are movie stars and celebs, I don't consider a Youtube or Instagram person at that same level and don't care what they wear, it doesn't influence me to see them with an LV at all, it just makes me dislike the bag more!
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Somebody discussed this once and made a point that it didn’t make sense for these established luxury houses to want “luxury youtubers” to market their brand for them when they themselves have had big name celebs that did that for them.
It made sense to me, but who knows?
 
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breakfastatcartier said:
I always scoff at influencers who have dozens of Chanel, LV, Dior, and Hermès bags “pretend” to dawn over Senreve.
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Not a fan of Senreve designs, but I think the point of those bags is that they are very functional, nicely made (for the money), but don't sport any bag logos and don't have a recognizable design. They are virtually under-the-radar work bags. I don't think they're intended to replace Chanel for those who own both.
 
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jenniwee said:
I'm with you all, it's hard to get a good feel of the brand's actual value when so much of the marketing is based on influencers. So I was curious about Senreve, curious enough to make a trip to SF to their flagship store and check it out.

1. The regular 'pebbled leather' is what you would expect as a textured leather from any other brand, pretty standard.
2. The 'mimosa leather' has horizontal etchings/imprints, is a bit stiffer, and some compare it to LV Epi. I can see some similarities, but it's definitely not as lux.
3. The 'dolce leather' is softer, more pliable, not as structured, but also seems more delicate. I suppose that's the trade-off.
4. The 'dragon leather' is croc-embossed print, nothing particularly swoon-worthy or off-putting. Personally, I think it looks better on the smaller items or as an embellishment.
5. Of note, the vegan leathers (cross hatch, smooth, croc) were pretty nice. There's one that's similar to the Prada saffiano material, which I myself like, but I know some people can't stand. They are also looking into other sustainable practices and materials, which I commend.
6. Looks like they are trying to get into the 'home' part of the luxury market, think silk PJs, fluffy slippers, I wouldn't be surprised if robes and candles started popping up soon.
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Thank you for doing this in-depth review of the Senreve leathers! I felt this in my bones and cringed every single time Senreve came up on a YouTube channel that was usually Dior and Chanel. Hardly any of the vloggers I follow now talk about Senreve a year after their partnership ad.

Here's another one—Function of Beauty custom shampoo and conditioner. I've seen 4-5 YouTubers shilling this shampoo and conditioner as if it's the best thing ever. Is it really? Hard to know when it's just a momentary 2-minute ad in front of a vlog instead of a thoughtful before and after 4-6-week trial piece.
 
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#73
Chanel Cruise appeared on Leonie hanne's Instagram stories. On her stories. It was marked as an ad. I wonder if the items will reappear as a "gifted" item. Someone has previously also shared that Chanel has done influencer marketing, although it's subtle I wonder if they start doing it more.

Not heavy in the influencer sphere, but could be a start to influencer led brand.
 
#74
pursekitten said:
Thank you for doing this in-depth review of the Senreve leathers! I felt this in my bones and cringed every single time Senreve came up on a YouTube channel that was usually Dior and Chanel. Hardly any of the vloggers I follow now talk about Senreve a year after their partnership ad.

Here's another one—Function of Beauty custom shampoo and conditioner. I've seen 4-5 YouTubers shilling this shampoo and conditioner as if it's the best thing ever. Is it really? Hard to know when it's just a momentary 2-minute ad in front of a vlog instead of a thoughtful before and after 4-6-week trial piece.
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I have tried Function of Beauty and it's not worth it. I have to admit that it does do what it says for the most part. But I always end up going to my store bought products because they do the same thing. And the price! Wow, no! I tried it once, it was good, but not enough to keep me paying for it.
 
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