First off, you see those ads popping up everywhere? “Balenciaga Leather Jackets on FARFETCH!” “Shop Balenciaga Leather Jackets for Women at NET A PORTER!” They’re EVERYWHERE. And honestly, it kinda works on me. I mean, who *doesn’t* want a Balenciaga leather jacket? Even if you gotta sell a kidney for it.
But is it *really* worth it? That’s the question, isn’t it? I mean, are expensive clothes actually better quality? Let’s be real here. Sometimes, yeah, they are. Like, you can tell the difference between a $50 pleather jacket from, uh, Shein (don’t judge me, we’ve all been there) and something that feels like actual BUTTER, you know? That soft, supple leather… mmm. Balenciaga promises that, right? Highest-quality materials, blah blah blah, sleek lines… the whole shebang.
But then you see stuff like “Balenciaga Most Expensive Shoes: Seize luxury!” And you’re like, “Hold on a sec. Shoes too? I just wanted a jacket!” It’s a slippery slope, man. Before you know it, you’re browsing “Balenciaga no Personal Brechó” (whatever *that* is – Google Translate, anyone?) and suddenly your rent money is gone. POOF.
And the thing is, you see ads like “Designer Balenciaga Leather & Shearling at Saks: Enjoy free shipping and returns!” and you think, okay, maybe I can just try it on, see if it’s REALLY worth the hype. Free returns, right? But then you get it, you smell that leather, you feel that weight… and suddenly the “free returns” policy becomes a distant memory. You’re committed.
And let’s not even talk about the Nordstrom ad: “Earn 3X the Points on Beauty! Shop a great selection of Balenciaga at Nordstrom.com.” WHAT DOES BEAUTY HAVE TO DO WITH ANYTHING?! It’s like they’re just throwing keywords at a wall and hoping something sticks. Kinda like this article, tbh.
Okay, okay, back to the leather. I guess what I’m trying to say is… Balenciaga leather stuff is probably nice. REALLY nice. But is it *necessary* nice? Is it, like, “sell your car, live on ramen” nice? Probably not. Unless you’re a Kardashian, in which case, go for it.
And honestly, sometimes I think about those “Luxury Brands at Desert Hills Premium Outlets®” and wonder if you can just find a discounted Balenciaga something-or-other there. It’s worth a shot, right?
