The hottest Luxury Fashion Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways
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It Costs A Lot To Look This Poor

Total Rec • 12102 implied HN points • 18 May 24
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Luxury Fashion Fashion Industry Social Commentary Consumer behavior Economic Inequality
  1. Luxury fashion often comes with hefty price tags, blurring the lines between quiet luxury and loud displays of wealth.
  2. The paradox of fashion highlights societal disparities, where expensive clothes are marketed, contributing to economic inequality.
  3. Consumers often aspire to own status symbols, even if it means sacrificing financial security, reflecting societal values and dynamics.

Eat The Rich, Steal Their Skin?

The Unpublishable • 9394 implied HN points • 28 Apr 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Luxury Fashion
  1. Fashion trend of "quiet luxury" is about expensive basics and signaling wealth without logos.
  2. Minimal makeup trend is about looking natural but often involves expensive skincare and cosmetic procedures.
  3. Trends like "quiet luxury" and minimal makeup can perpetuate class performance and privilege, raising questions about societal values.

Real Genius

HIDDEN.RSRCH • 668 implied HN points • 22 Feb 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Collaboration Luxury Fashion
  1. MONCLER GENIUS is redefining product collaborations with its forward-thinking approach
  2. A notable collaboration highlighted in the post is between Moncler and Mercedes Benz
  3. The latest presentation at London Fashion Week by MONCLER GENIUS has garnered significant attention
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Dresses *and* culture wars. In this economy.

Close-reading the reruns with Phoebe Maltz Bovy • 255 implied HN points • 05 Jul 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Fashion Trends Luxury Fashion Fashion Industry
  1. The controversy over a man modeling dresses highlights the intersection of fashion and culture wars.
  2. Consider seeking ethical clothing alternatives like vintage or thrift stores to find similar styles at lower prices.
  3. Rich, progressive women are often the target market for high-priced, ethically-produced clothing, showcasing a cultural preference for quality over accessibility.

№.2 Determinative Nominism

AFFALÉ • 2 HN points • 15 Feb 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Brand identity Luxury Fashion Surrealism Fashion & Design
  1. Nominative determinism is a concept where a person's name is thought to influence their career, but it may not always hold true.
  2. Brand designers play a crucial role in creating meaning and identity for businesses through logos and branding strategies.
  3. Launching a new brand requires a compelling narrative to captivate audiences and create a lasting impression beyond just the products.