Influencers and Hermes

[TC1]

I unsubscribed to influencer YouTube’s and blocked a lot of influencers on Instagram so I don’t see their posts and get manipulated into buying stuff I can’t afford and don’t need. I used to compare myself to influencers and get so jealous about the hard-to-get bags/shoes/clothes they posted about. It was super unhealthy and really affected my happiness. I still have to actively avoid influencers because I am still really easily sucked into that whole world. I personally think it’s gross that influencers are posting unboxings and hauls every week when they are often not spending their own money (or buy it at an extreme discount or with credits or whatever) on these items but they are encouraging you to spend your own money on those same items. It’s so unhealthy and just encourages excessive, mindless spending. It’s not worth your time to wonder how an influencer got a mini Kelly or whatever because it’s their job to sell you stuff and it’s not healthy for a normal person who isn’t incredibly financially privileged to have a bag collection of 20+ bags that are all $5-10k. Don’t let yourself be manipulated by influencers into wanting or buying things they didn’t even spend their money on and probably will resell for double the price in a couple months anyways.

Just FYI, you don't have to "block" someone on IG. You can simply "unfollow" them..then their posts don't show up in your feed.
I personally don't ever feel "manipulated" into buying anything..I know they are being paid to post, so that's never been an issue. I just take it for what it is to me. Eye candy.

 

[maxroxxherhandbags]

I unsubscribed to influencer YouTube’s and blocked a lot of influencers on Instagram so I don’t see their posts and get manipulated into buying stuff I can’t afford and don’t need. I used to compare myself to influencers and get so jealous about the hard-to-get bags/shoes/clothes they posted about. It was super unhealthy and really affected my happiness. I still have to actively avoid influencers because I am still really easily sucked into that whole world. I personally think it’s gross that influencers are posting unboxings and hauls every week when they are often not spending their own money (or buy it at an extreme discount or with credits or whatever) on these items but they are encouraging you to spend your own money on those same items. It’s so unhealthy and just encourages excessive, mindless spending. It’s not worth your time to wonder how an influencer got a mini Kelly or whatever because it’s their job to sell you stuff and it’s not healthy for a normal person who isn’t incredibly financially privileged to have a bag collection of 20+ bags that are all $5-10k. Don’t let yourself be manipulated by influencers into wanting or buying things they didn’t even spend their money on and probably will resell for double the price in a couple months anyways.

I would imagine reading this that you are relatively young (below 30?) and I think it's those in their 20's and early 30's who are the targeted consumer for these influencers.
I find it really upsetting that young women feel so much pressure to aspire to a certain look or lifestyle that can lead them into debt or give them feelings of inferiority.
I feel very lucky that when I was young the social media 'influencer' phenomenon(I put influencer in quotes because I find it such a puerile term) didn't exist and the 'influencers' of my day were fashion magazines and musicians .

 

[Xthgirl]

Personally, i am in my late 30s, single w/ 6 figure income but feel that these influencers set up unrealistic expectations or the standard too high for the general consumer. Doesnt matter how much income, it’s the mindless spending and amount of carbon footprint generated from these activities. I appreciate the beauty in nice things and luxury products but value priceless things in life first and foremost. The most cringeworthy of all is the fakeness of the influencing act. If ever i had to follow an influencer, it is someone who doesnt try to sell me something, who is sharing real reviews based on experience and someone who is mindful of their spending, if that makes sense.
Just my two cents anyway

 

[Beachbunny_chanel]

Last time i went to my boutique i asked the SA if really so many people ask for a Mini Kelly. Because when i watch Youtube i get the image that sooo many people want MK II because all of the influencers have them. And she told me that that's not the case. Only a few of their customers ask for that tiny bag (i live in Europe).

I also unsubscribed to a lot of luxury youtube channels. It has a negative impact on me, too, i have to admit
I don't use instagramm btw

 

[missBV]

Personally, i am in my late 30s, single w/ 6 figure income but feel that these influencers set up unrealistic expectations or the standard too high for the general consumer. Doesnt matter how much income, it’s the mindless spending and amount of carbon footprint generated from these activities. I appreciate the beauty in nice things and luxury products but value priceless things in life first and foremost. The most cringeworthy of all is the fakeness of the influencing act. If ever i had to follow an influencer, it is someone who doesnt try to sell me something, who is sharing real reviews based on experience and someone who is mindful of their spending, if that makes sense.
Just my two cents anyway

Yes you make a lot of sense. In the same vein, I like this particular influencer, author and advocate but she sells too many products.

 

[Weirdo123]

The French influencer in my family, who gets invited to the Hermes lipstick and perfume launches, and the occasional fashion show, where she stands in the last row and barely can video anything walking by, had to pay for her Kelly. Please, do not believe what influencers try to sell you. It's mainly smoke and mirrors. For ever 1 truly successful influencer, there are tens of thousands of wannabes, and most of them fall into the latter category.

 

[ladysarah]

‘influencers’ are now a fact of on-line life - all we can do is choose what sort of content we consume. Otherwise we are basically being assaulted by constant marketing- and we are tracked by the algorithms.

I now have to set a limit of how much time I spend being brainwashed flexing was not ‘thing’ even a few years ago not in the U.K. at least. Now the British influencers are the worst - no style at all just pure flexing. (Bull**** and sooo many fakes) Please Just because you have a mini Kelly it doesn’t make you stylish and stop wearing it with every outfit no matter what.
If you are interested in fashion and looking for alternative influencers: I like Lydia Tomlinson who really knows how to put clothes together.

 

[showgratitude]

Social Media and Influencers are just selling people an illusion.

Last time i went to my boutique i asked the SA if really so many people ask for a Mini Kelly. Because when i watch Youtube i get the image that sooo many people want MK II because all of the influencers have them. And she told me that that's not the case. Only a few of their customers ask for that tiny bag (i live in Europe).

I also unsubscribed to a lot of luxury youtube channels. It has a negative impact on me, too, i have to admit
I don't use instagramm btw

Sometimes some influencers use their "influence" to convince you that something is beautiful and useful even when it's not..because guess what..they are ready to sell that item that they are talking about and reviewing positively..because they don't have any use for it at all..it doesn't match their need and lifestyle..and can't really actually afford it!

Some influencers earn good money. But I have yet to see an influencer (just simply posting online content and having followers like what a lot of them portray) be in the Billionaire club just like Bezos and Gates are---to truly make sense and afford the lifestyle that a lot are showing off. I SMH when I see an influencer shop every week in Chanel, Cartier, and Hermes..spending a hundred thousand Euros/Pounds or so..but then take an Uber or a cab before and after the shopping sprees! Nothing wrong with taking an Uber or a cab..but you would think that to match that kind of lifestyle, they would have a Chauffer and a nice ride!

Also, I know a wealthy Asian family. The big designer companies actually bring what they want/order to their beautiful Beverly Hills Home. And I saw that their butler/maid asked the SAs that delivered the items if they would like something to eat or drink. They don't go to the shop in a cab and then take home their goodies to their beautiful home afterwards. Get what I'm saying? Their lifestyle is truly lavish and exquisite all throughout. They don't pretend to be wealthy sometimes then try to limit costs next moment..because their wealth can truly afford what a regular person can't or would have a hard time affording.

An SA told me before that she thinks the "mini or small bags" they sell are not really useful and practical..but since it's a fad and the influencers have a lot of good reviews, a lot of customers want it..but then customers realize that they made a mistake by following something they saw online that really doesn't match what they need and want.....so they come back eventually to get something bigger and more useful.

Of course some people really love mini bags, whether or not an influencer likes it. And it perfectly fits their lifestyle/needs/wants, and I get that too.

 

[Caramelus]

... An SA told me before that she thinks the "mini or small bags" they sell are not really useful and practical..

True that. I was chatting with my SA a couple of months ago about mini Kelly and she said it was not worth it, very small, tight fit for a phone, and barely any room for anything else. She knows my style, what works for me and knew a mini Kelly wasn't it. Really appreciated her candor. I am sure a mini Kelly works for many people the same way others prefer larger bags - to each her own.

Buy what you love so you can love what you bought.

 

[maxroxxherhandbags]

True that. I was chatting with my SA a couple of months ago about mini Kelly and she said it was not worth it, very small, tight fit for a phone, and barely any room for anything else. She knows my style, what works for me and knew a mini Kelly wasn't it. Really appreciated her candor. I am sure a mini Kelly works for many people the same way others prefer larger bags - to each her own.

Buy what you love so you can love what you bought.

That is a good SA .

 

[Caramelus]

That is a good SA .

She is indeed. I consider her like a trusted friend and have the utmost respect towards her

 

[A.Ali]

True that. I was chatting with my SA a couple of months ago about mini Kelly and she said it was not worth it, very small, tight fit for a phone, and barely any room for anything else. She knows my style, what works for me and knew a mini Kelly wasn't it. Really appreciated her candor. I am sure a mini Kelly works for many people the same way others prefer larger bags - to each her own.

Buy what you love so you can love what you bought.

I totally have the same mindset as your SA. I always buy what I will use often and not just "a safe queen".

My wife wants a MK because it's a cute little bag but she agrees that it's not on top of her wish list because it will not be used a lot.

The funny thing is that she want a Mosaique bag more than a MK and here where I live I can get her the MK but not the Mosaique

 

[pasdedeux1]

They don't go to the shop in a cab and then take home their goodies to their beautiful home afterwards. Get what I'm saying? Their lifestyle is truly lavish and exquisite all throughout. They don't pretend to be wealthy sometimes then try to limit costs next moment..because their wealth can truly afford what a regular person can't or would have a hard time affording.

this attitude bothers me a bit.

there are no rules that to be “truly wealthy” you have to do certain things or wear certain things or behave a particular way.

some don’t have to have “the finer things in life” every minute of every day in order to be content. Maybe some prefer to shop in the store and not be trapped in their “very lovely home” 24/7 being waited on by staff.

there’s a lot of very wealthy people who fly commercial, take Ubers, and buy clothes in store. That’s how they want to live their life, and I don’t see how anyone else has a right to judge people for not spending money the “right” way.

 

[A bottle of Red]

Idk if they're influencers or just really rich but every so often i come across someone on insta with endless H bags & shoes & rtw .
Like mr & mrs j is one of them.
I scroll kind of in shock/awe but also a bit nauseated & wonder if after a while someone like that even appreciates anything.

 

[showgratitude]

this attitude bothers me a bit.

there are no rules that to be “truly wealthy” you have to do certain things or wear certain things or behave a particular way.

some don’t have to have “the finer things in life” every minute of every day in order to be content. Maybe some prefer to shop in the store and not be trapped in their “very lovely home” 24/7 being waited on by staff.

there’s a lot of very wealthy people who fly commercial, take Ubers, and buy clothes in store. That’s how they want to live their life, and I don’t see how anyone else has a right to judge people for not spending money the “right” way.

I am not judging anyone. I am just stating facts. There are people who buy expensive things and can truly afford it..and there are posers too. Whatever floats one's boat is fine with me. It is their money and life so they can do whatever they want. The point that I was arriving at is that not everything you see online is real.