For safety, rather than stealthy sociological discourse and UTR aesthetics of stealth please post in this thread https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/safety-luxury-and-hermes.1044114/ Thank you
I don’t associate Hermes with stealth wealth just like I don’t associate high end cars with stealth wealth. Hermes lovers come in all shapes and sizes. Some who are truly wealthy, others who are collectors, others who have carefully saved up for their one and only birkin or Kelly, and everything in between. Not everyone who owns Hermes is wealthy. Stealth wealth is much more than carrying Hermes. It is having some or all of a family office, a fabulous art collection, a serious charitable bent, multiple homes, trust funds, a hangar - and being very quiet about it.
I think the concept of stealth wealth has gone beyond just the wealthy in popular culture... I take it to mean a growing trend away from highly branded things in general. I think that's the idea behind companies like Everlane, Cuyana, Allbirds, Mansur Gavriel, etc (all varying in expensiveness). I don't think it's a new "trend" but I do think it's now more popular or aspirational even among people not wealthy.
I grew up very modestly and always felt judgment for NOT wearing branded or identifiably designer things. And by designer I mean something like Juicy Couture or Uggs. Now, it's funny to find that it's not only okay to not wear those things but it's even aspirational and heck even the rich kids are doing it too. I always have a bit more respect for people who are wealthy and dress/live modestly. It feels like they were able to resist pressures I couldn't in a way.
I have followed this tread with great interest to see the various opinions on the topic. I have wondered lately if I'm being paranoid or if it's just a sign of the times that I have felt pretty uncomfortable with recognizable luxury brands. Not only do I feel a little guilty when so many are struggling financially now, but also have seen some pretty visible anger towards displays of wealth. A bit of a backlash towards the so called "1%ers" My husband and are by no means in that category, but worked hard to purchase the things we love and have made us happy. He has a 2002 Ferrari that was purchased used several years ago. Lately he has been cut off in traffic, flipped off and actually pursued by a bunch of guys in an old pickup who tried to sideswipe him. Very scary stuff. As we speak my 4 year old Porsche Cayenne is in the shop having several door dings removed some of which look like it took some force to create them. I am super careful about how/where I park so as to avoid that type of thing. Yet somehow over the past few months it keeps happening. Maybe a coincidence but again, makes me a little paranoid.
So bottom line is I try lately to carry bags that don't draw much attention. We live on a horse property and recently purchased a Jeep pickup truck to carry bales of hay, etc. and that's what I have been driving. Seems to be a little more under the radar. I hope this is just a temporary thing and that we can get back to a time where there isn't so much anger in the world.
Me too!Less anger and more love your neighbor and everyone getting along together would be my dream world.
I could care less how much money anyone has...as long as I am comfortable and able to be me and take care of my family, that's all I want.
I have followed this tread with great interest to see the various opinions on the topic. I have wondered lately if I'm being paranoid or if it's just a sign of the times that I have felt pretty uncomfortable with recognizable luxury brands. Not only do I feel a little guilty when so many are struggling financially now, but also have seen some pretty visible anger towards displays of wealth. A bit of a backlash towards the so called "1%ers" My husband and are by no means in that category, but worked hard to purchase the things we love and have made us happy. He has a 2002 Ferrari that was purchased used several years ago. Lately he has been cut off in traffic, flipped off and actually pursued by a bunch of guys in an old pickup who tried to sideswipe him. Very scary stuff. As we speak my 4 year old Porsche Cayenne is in the shop having several door dings removed some of which look like it took some force to create them. I am super careful about how/where I park so as to avoid that type of thing. Yet somehow over the past few months it keeps happening. Maybe a coincidence but again, makes me a little paranoid.
So bottom line is I try lately to carry bags that don't draw much attention. We live on a horse property and recently purchased a Jeep pickup truck to carry bales of hay, etc. and that's what I have been driving. Seems to be a little more under the radar. I hope this is just a temporary thing and that we can get back to a time where there isn't so much anger in the world.