Re:The Secret Economics of the Birkin Bag
by ypzhang2 on Monday July 24, 2023 @04:08PM
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I doubt there is truth to the common trope that "REAL rich people don't buy X/Y/Z". Its a No True Scotsman argument. In actuality, Kelly / Birkin are appreciated by a wide spectrum of people, even folks who are "0.1%ers". Just like "0.1%ers" buy luxury cars. Hell, Bill Gates (a "0.1%er" squarely) basically lobbied for a law just so he can import a Porsche 959. Jerry Seinfeld has a huge car collection. If you want to argue "old money", Prince Harry has a Jaguar E-type and a F-Type. Luxury goods are enjoyed by the leisure class, period, because they have disposable income and like nice things.
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Re:The Secret Economics of the Birkin Bag
by inconceivable on Monday July 24, 2023 @04:39PM
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i'm middle aged and i grew up in california so i've known rich people all over the spectrum in terms of purchases/lifestyles. there are no blanket rules.
the only thing they have in common is they have a bunch of money and assets!
Right, these cars are distinctive and conspicuous, but they don't have "Porsche" in repeating motifs all over the bodywork.
It's the humungous branding that makes the LV and Gucci goods tacky.