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Iana Godnia for Jacquemus Spring-Summer 2018 runway show by Simon Porte Jacquemus

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All the bags that will be trending this spring-summer 2024

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Y/PROJECT FALL & WINTER 2024

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Ladies would you wear these Red snapper high heels shoes 👠 🐠🐠🐠

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The Decline of Luxury

Luxury fashion has long been synonymous with timeless elegance, superior craftsmanship, and exclusivity. However, in recent years, a growing concern has arisen in the industry regarding the declining quality of luxury brands. Many fashion enthusiasts and critics argue that the pursuit of profit and the fast-paced nature of the fashion industry have led to a compromise in the quality of these prestigious brands.

Bernard Arnault and the Changing Landscape of Luxury

Bernard Arnault, the influential businessman and chairman of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, has played a pivotal role in reshaping the luxury fashion landscape. He has transformed LVMH into a global powerhouse, with a portfolio of more than 70 iconic brands including Louis Vuitton, Moet & Chandon, and Hennessy.

While his influence has undoubtedly been substantial, it has not always been beneficial for the industry as a whole. For the last two decades, Arnault has been at the forefront of big-name luxury brands, often with the goal of expanding their reach and profitability. However, this expansion has come at a cost.

In the 90s, luxury fashion felt untouchable. The prices were high ( not as high as in today’s age ), but they were justified by the exquisite craftsmanship and exclusivity that these brands offered. Luxury fashion was an aspirational status symbol for those who could afford it, and it wasn’t just about that status, it was about the craftsmanship of the Haute-Couture, the eye to detail in every piece, the piece of garments that was made for you and lasted for generations to come.

Arnault's vision, on the other hand, aimed to make luxury more accessible to a wider audience. We all know what that means– if brands want to appeal to the global audience, then they need to think quickly, craft it quickly, and sell it quickly. This shift in strategy has led to the popularization of luxury goods, but it has also resulted in a saturation of the market and a decline in quality.

The Erosion of Quality

One of the most significant consequences of the luxury fashion industry's rapid expansion and mass-market accessibility has been the erosion of quality. In the pursuit of profit and market share, many luxury brands have cut corners in production, using cheaper materials and less skilled labor. This cost-cutting approach has compromised the quality and craftsmanship that were once the hallmark of luxury fashion.

Luxury brands that were once renowned for their attention to detail and commitment to excellence have fallen victim to the desire for higher profit margins. The result is that products are now more costly and of inferior quality compared to their 80s and 90s counterparts. In an era where consumers are increasingly seeking value and authenticity, this decline in quality raises concerns about the long-term sustainability of luxury brands.

The Impact on Consumers

As luxury fashion brands chase higher revenues and broader customer bases, they risk alienating their loyal, long-standing customers who expect nothing less than the best. This shift in focus from quality to quantity has begun to manifest itself in the mass market as well, where discerning customers are beginning to notice the diminishing quality of luxury goods.

For example, luxury handbags that were once known for their durability and timeless design may now show signs of wear and tear more quickly, ( I am looking at you Louis Vitton ). Garments from renowned fashion houses may lack the same attention to detail in their stitching and finishes ( Versace isn’t the same anymore, I said what we are all thinking ). This decline in quality not only affects the brand's reputation but also creates a sense of disillusionment among consumers who once held these brands in high esteem.

The Future of Luxury Fashion

The decline in quality within the luxury fashion industry is a cause for concern, as it threatens the very essence of what luxury represents. While Bernard Arnault's vision of accessibility and market expansion may have contributed to this issue ( as every Billionaire with a capitalistic dream does ), the industry as a whole must reevaluate its priorities.

To restore the integrity of luxury fashion, brands need to refocus on craftsmanship, quality, and exclusivity. It's essential for luxury brands to strike a balance between making their products more accessible without compromising on the standards that made them iconic in the first place. By delivering on the promise of superior quality, luxury brands can regain the trust of their discerning customer base and ensure the long-term sustainability of their legacy.

I want to see seems well done by a seamstress who still values Haute-Couture, I want brands to value traditional craftmanship and use it in their collection and get inspired by it for decades, I want Designers to not fall into the temptation of money, I want fashion to slow down and know that the detail matters, because you will be remembered by it.

However, is not just the brands that are to blame, is the clients too, clients that don’t dare to question quality any longer or get curious about how their garments and pieces are constructed, there is no sense to the word "quality" any longer because all we wear and accept to wear is polyester or polyamide, a jacket with non-straight seems, or a seem that breaks after a week, heels that break as you walk, bags that get destroyed because you used it.

We need to question Lvmh brands and other Luxury Fashion brands on how are they so expensive and how they make their clothing, just like we question Fast Fashion Brands on how their clothes are so cheap.

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Feben SS24

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Fashion week aesthetic

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Carina Zavline

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Belle journée

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