So, Loro Piana, right? That’s like, *the* brand if you wanna feel like you’re wrapped in a cloud made of money. Cashmere and wool, but not just *any* cashmere and wool. We’re talking, like, baby alpaca-unicorn-spun-with-fairy-dust kinda stuff. Ridiculously expensive, and owned by LVMH these days, which kinda makes sense ’cause who else could afford to keep it going?
Now, Tong Kuan… wait, did you mean Tong Liya? ‘Cause the only thing I found about “Tong Kuan” is this one time I misspelled her name while searching for fashion articles. Anyways, I’m just gonna assume you meant Tong Liya, the actress, right?
See, she’s apparently rocking Loro Piana. There was something about her with Bruce Tong (maybe related?), and Veronica Li looking all classy with a “Sesia” bag. A Sesia… sounds like some fancy Italian pasta dish. Anyway, the caption mentioned “Classic elegance and spontaneous modernity.” Which is, like, marketing speak for “you too can look rich and effortlessly chic if you buy this bag!” I mean, no shade, the bag *is* probably gorgeous.
Honestly, Loro Piana’s whole vibe is kinda intriguing. Like, it’s *so* high-end. It’s the kind of brand that makes you wonder who actually *buys* this stuff. Are they just dripping in cashmere lounging on yachts? Probably. I mean, good for them, I guess. I’m more of a Uniqlo kinda gal myself, but hey, maybe someday.
And then you see these random ZALORA Indonesia listings and online stores talking about “excelência em moda de luxo” (that’s “excellence in luxury fashion” for those not fluent in Portuguese). It’s everywhere, this brand! From Hong Kong socialites to Indonesian online retailers… they are truly pushing for global presence.
But the thing is, is it worth it? I mean, seriously, *is* it worth dropping a small fortune on a sweater? I’m torn. On the one hand, it’s probably incredibly comfortable and well-made. On the other hand, I could buy a decent used car for the price of some of their coats.
