They’ve become in essence just actors and as such should just be viewed as entertainment. The smoke and mirrors is the same in any tv show or movie, it’s just not real. For the most part.
Influencers and Hermes
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Give it time before we see a video of "Why I sold my birkin"... or just see them up for sale at a preloved market.
Influencers are just the pretty/handsome 'reps' that used to work for agencies at trade shows, exhibitions and conventions. They just earn more now.
I decided to watch that Cassie influencer today largely because reading this thread piqued my interest ....
And yes..I was at the gym on the X trainer fancied doing an hour long work out but didn't want to listen to music.
Hence my X-trainer mindless timekiller Influencer videos!
To me she came across like a stage school kid.
The posing! the drama! it was all a bit....Much.
I couldn't deal with her opening and closing her bags with those insanely long fake nails.(in fact it set my teeth on edge watching!)
I also watched her presenting her bag collection -40 relatively new bags..all iconic some rare collectables-but I found it all very annoying.
It struck me that like many of these 'influencers' Cassie's collection just said that she could buy these bags, had the money and the SA contacts but it said little about her actual taste or style.
The only Influencer I actually follow and enjoy to some degree is still Karen Brit Chick.
And yes..I was at the gym on the X trainer fancied doing an hour long work out but didn't want to listen to music.
Hence my X-trainer mindless timekiller Influencer videos!
To me she came across like a stage school kid.
The posing! the drama! it was all a bit....Much.
I couldn't deal with her opening and closing her bags with those insanely long fake nails.(in fact it set my teeth on edge watching!)
I also watched her presenting her bag collection -40 relatively new bags..all iconic some rare collectables-but I found it all very annoying.
It struck me that like many of these 'influencers' Cassie's collection just said that she could buy these bags, had the money and the SA contacts but it said little about her actual taste or style.
The only Influencer I actually follow and enjoy to some degree is still Karen Brit Chick.
I thought the same thing when I first saw her videos but I can’t fault her. Who wants to watch a “regular person” lol. I guess any entertainer needs a persona. I also watch these influencers while I work out to distract from the pain. Sometimes the cringe makes me work out harder hahahah
I was pretty disappointed with Cassie when she had bought a velvet black designer jacket that she claimed was instalove when she tried it in store, and then I saw a clip of some other influencer with the same exact one. Really? What happened to individuality? Personal style? Not being mindless copy cats. Idk who got it first but it just keeps lessening my feeling these ppl are authentic in any way.
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I’ve never seen this account before and I don’t follow these “rip open a designer bag and see how you’re getting ripped off” videos but it popped up on my feed, almost had a heart attack. If you want to see a beautiful birkin being taken apart, here you go. The most recent posts she/he dissects the bag bit by bit.
ETA: she’s deconstructing to customize the bag….added a Himalayan “sangle” (i know it’s not the sangle, I forgot the name of the of what the strip of leather is called, anyone that knows please remind me.)
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I watch archive fashion shows, I forget I'm on the treadmill altogether.
I think this is a great way to see influencers, especially when it comes to H. Not as superconsumers (who know everything about a brand or expert on a category - like on tPF) arbiters of taste nor leaders of any kind, but purely as entertainment like a TV presenter or salesperson on a TV shopping channel
If we don't invest so much (especially emotionally) we won't be so disappointed.
So this discussion in general is not really about Hermes and influencers only, but all influencers - it is a job for them. Cassie specifically quit her day job. How do you at all get a following etc and then earn money- by doing something different - and she does. Like all of influencers have gotten a share of the business that previously would go to actors / models etc. It's smart because even Hermes, right or not, seems attainable that way. And no matter what strategy: all luxury brands need to grow through volume and not just price. Even if influencers suck the less financially able in.
Even if Hermes doesn't sponsor, it is quite interesting how several influencers have access to instore inventory and I wasn't able to try on a bag in my home store the other day, as bags are now for 'looking only' (I am in my 40s, not a KG child). I am not very bothered personally because I mostly by in the preloved or secondary market.
another example is Lydia E Millen who was dead set against H bags and that has clearly changed - lol. Can't position yourself in the luxury segment of YouTube and co. and not look at Hermes at some point.
Same as Maria Draganova. They were all about Chanel and Dior. Now they’re mostly all about Hermes… for the views. I quit watching influencers altogether. I only watch when i want to buy something specific and just need reviews. Luckily i would find unbiased/ unsponsored reviews out there. So yeah when these influencers reach a monetizing point, i stop my relationship with them lol. Thats just me. Everyone has different motivations for influencing or being influenced. You do you and whats best for you.
I like Cassie’s new bag and it looks great with the gold HW. Whether she had to pre-spend for it is none of my concern, I just want to see the merchandise.
I love rouge sellier and it’s actually on my priority color list together with vert cypress or other dark green colors. I just hope she truly loves the bag and the color of it. Many people are waiting to buy that color of bag. I for one, in a kelly
)this is about influencers but not Hermes. I am so tired of these influencers saying ….” These Chanel prices increases are ridiculous. I can’t justify blah blah blah”
Two weeks later…..
“Guys….I know these price increases but I couldn’t help myself….”
Pulls out another rectangular mini, CF or backpack in the new seasonal color”……. *rolls eyes”
Sorry for going halfway OT
Two weeks later…..
“Guys….I know these price increases but I couldn’t help myself….”
Pulls out another rectangular mini, CF or backpack in the new seasonal color”……. *rolls eyes”
Sorry for going halfway OT
Right?! It’s the judgment, condescension, and ignorance for me. SMH. The bag is gorgeous and Cassie for the most part buys stuff that is not necessarily on anyone else’s radar.