But what *is* it, really? More than just a status symbol, right? I mean, based on what I’ve been reading…official sites and whatnot…it kinda seems like they’re trying to sell you a whole *lifestyle*. It’s not just a bag, it’s “fashion in the context of culture.” Which, okay, sounds kinda pretentious, but also kinda cool?
They’ve been doing this since 1854, which is, like, a *really* long time. Back then, I bet they were just making trunks or something, probably for rich people traveling around. Now, they’re slinging everything – bags, clothes, shoes, accessories…you name it, they’ve probably slapped the LV logo on it. And they’re really pushing this “innovation with style” thing.
The funny thing is, looking at these websites, it’s all so…global. You’ve got the Brazilian site talking about “bijuterias” (jewelry), then the European site, then the Vietnamese site… it’s like they’re trying to be everywhere, all the time. Which, duh, they *are*.
Honestly, I kinda get it. There’s something appealing about owning a piece of that history, even if it’s just a teeny-tiny wallet (which, let’s be real, costs more than my rent). It’s like you’re buying into this whole image of sophistication and…well, yeah, status.
But here’s the thing that bugs me. Sometimes, it feels like they’re selling you the *idea* of quality more than the actual quality itself. Like, you pay all this money, and you *hope* it’s gonna last forever. But will it? I dunno. Maybe. Maybe not. My friend bought a LV wallet and the zipper broke after like, a year. Go figure. So, yeah, “uncompromising quality” sounds great on paper, but real life’s a little more…messy, you know?
