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Forbes
3 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
The Quality Conundrum—Luxury Fashion Isn't What It Used To Be
A general exterior view of the Burberry luxury fashion label store in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by) Getty Images As the price of luxury goods continues to rise—a pattern which first emerged post-pandemic but persists due to the impending recession within the United States and the country's shifting tariff policies that affect the way goods are manufactured, shipped and sold—the cost of shopping lavishly has begun to surpass the level of quality consumers expect from their high-priced purchases. Desperate for answers and amendments from the brands they used to love, consumers are taking to social media to speak out against luxury giants as they continue to charge more for less and devalue their once loyal customers. Acting as the unofficial face for such distain is TikTok user Janet Lin. Known by social media users as @janetlinxo, the New York City-based content creator has garnered a slew of attention for her series of recently published videos—the most popular of which currently sitting at 3.4 million views—that detail the dramatic decline of her Goyard Saint Louis GM tote bag. The bag—constructed from the brand's signature brightly colored Goyardine canvas and available for a minimum price just shy of two thousand dollars—was documented by Lin as having fallen apart after being worn outside for a few hours in the heat. In one video, Lin dramatically holds her cobalt blue Goyard tote up to the camera and pulls the leather-bound top handles apart to reveal they've melted together. In another clip, Lin shows off the blue staining on her otherwise clean white T-shirt as a result of the bag's bleeding blue finish melting off in the same mild weather conditions. While some users unleashed their frustrations towards Lin in the form of lengthy rebuttals within the video's comment section—citing the usage instructions found on the brand's product page that advise the wearer to 'Avoid contact with water, greasy or oily products, make-up and perfumes' as well as 'Protect the item from damp, extended exposure to artificial, natural light or intense heat' as logical reasons for the bag's current state—many individuals were quick to come to her defense, agreeing that no item of that price point should become damaged to the point destruction after one wear in the sun. Goyard could not be reached for comment. Despite the videos published by Lin being some of the most popular pieces of content that depict unexplainable damage to designer goods, similar antidotes and visual testimonials are taking up space within the fashion content published online, with each gaining more traction than the last and acting as the catalyst for a larger conversation around the quality of luxury goods—with modern critiques emphasizing the inferiority of such goods in comparison to the high price points they are offered at to the consumer and calling for the boycott of affected brands. While currently newsworthy, this pattern of luxury decline is not new. In an article published in late November of 2024, Forbes cited the Fall 2024 Bain-Altagamma Luxury Goods World Wide Market Study to illustrate the surprising drop in sales within the luxury goods sector, saying, 'For the first time since 2008, excluding the 2020 Covid-19 year, the personal luxury goods market declined, dropping 2% from an historic high of $387 billion (€369 billion) in 2023 to $381 billion (€363 billion) at current exchange rates.' In addition to referencing the study, Forbes included a number of casual effects that impacted the luxury goods market to the point of decline, the most notable of which—especially as it relates to the example illustrated above—was the misalignment of price and value. Similar to Lin's frustration over her pricey Goyard bag depreciating in value as soon as she began to use it, many consumers are frustrated with the luxury market's consistently growing prices for products that stay stagnant in quality. However, despite these challenges, the same market study offered a simple solution for luxury brands to revitalize their businesses and recapture the attention of consumers: get back to basics. 'To secure future growth, brands will need to rethink their luxury equations, re-establishing creativity and blending old and new playbooks,' the study stated. 'This includes rediscovering their essence and embracing the foundational pillars of the industry: desirability fueled by craftsmanship, creativity and distinctive brand values; meaningful, personalized and culturally-resonant customer connections and experiences.' In short, as rising prices for once accessible luxury goods continues as an inevitability, brands not only have the opportunity to secure their customer base with the obvious usage of high quality materials, but with the amplified infusion of heritage, identity and singularity. In this new era of consumerism that amplifies the cost of all goods, shoppers are looking for luxury built off of more than just high prices—leaving it up to brands to demonstrate their value.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Thief who targeted Jenson Button's wife is illegal migrant
An Algerian migrant who stole a suitcase containing £250,000 of jewellery and luxury items from Jenson Button's wife, Brittny, was in the UK illegally at the time and is due to be deported after serving his sentence. Mourad Aid, 41, snatched the Goyard carry-on on Feb 13 outside St Pancras International station in London, as the Formula One champion and his wife returned from a trip to Paris. The Algerian national was sentenced on Friday at Inner London Crown Court to two years and four months in prison for two separate offences, including the high-profile theft. He will be deported after serving his sentence, British Transport Police said. Aid took the Goyard carry-on bag while Jenson Button had his back turned, helping a chauffeur with luggage. At the time, Aid was also in breach of bail conditions that prohibited him from entering Kings Cross. The suitcase contained jewellery from the couple's wedding, family heirlooms intended for their daughter, and two Hermès Kelly handbags worth around £70,000, none of which have been recovered. Aid pleaded guilty to the theft on Feb 19 at Westminster magistrates' court. He also admitted to handling stolen goods relating to a separate incident involving a silver Rimowa suitcase stolen on Nov 24 2024. The Buttons have since said they have no plans to return to the UK following the ordeal. The case was first reported by MailOnline. Kate Blackwell KC said during sentencing: 'You are 41 years of age. A man who came to the UK in 2019 on a six-month tourist visa and when it expired you stayed here illegally. You have never applied for asylum, but you never applied for benefit,' she said, according to MailOnline. 'As far as the court is aware you have never held lawful employment. 'Whilst passing the shortest sentence I can that is commensurate with my public duty, the sentence will result in your automatic deportation once it is served. 'I give you full credit for pleading guilty at the first opportunity. 'You have no convictions in the UK so I treat you as a man of previous good character.' Richard Sedgwick, prosecuting, said Aid had told a 'succession of lies' after being arrested by plain-clothes officers in the Hatton Gardens district four days after the theft. Aid claimed during police interviews to have been attending a funeral in Algeria on the day of the theft. He later admitted to stealing the Goyard suitcase, but claimed to have gifted it to charity. Remarking on his initial denials, the judge said: 'You proceeded to continue these lies, continuing to attempt to deflect responsibility onto anyone else but yourself.' In a victim impact statement, reported by MailOnline, Ms Jenson said the ordeal had left her and her husband with 'no interest' in returning to the UK. She said: 'When we first started dating we would go to London, and it was such like a nice place to be, and now it just feels very kind of dark and scary. 'My husband and I we really have no interest going back to the UK and it's a shame, because, you know, we will have to go back for family and work. 'It just feels so unsafe and doesn't feel how it once was, and it's just unfortunate because that's where my children's grandmother and aunts live.' A Home Office spokesman said: 'Foreign nationals who commit crime should be in no doubt that we will do everything to make sure they are not free to roam Britain's streets, including removing them from the UK at the earliest possible opportunity. 'Since the election we've removed 4,436 foreign criminals, a 14 per cent increase on the same period 12 months prior.' Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Daily Mail
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Goyard customers say their $2,000 St. Louis PM leather tote bags MELTED on their clothes
Goyard customers have slammed the celebrity-approved French fashion brand after claiming their tote bags 'melted' onto their clothes. Fashion fan Janet Lin, from New York, spent $2,000 (£1,514) on her St. Louis PM only a year and a half ago and was delighted by her purchase at the time. However, Lin says she was left shocked, disappointed and furious when her expensive accessory's strap rubbed onto her white shirt, leaving a bright blue stain on the shoulder. She documented her experience on Instagram, writing: 'My Goyard bag is melting!!!! Has this happened to anyone else? The paint is coming off.' She added: 'POV (point of view) your $2,000 Goyard has officially entered the "melting" phase of its lifespan and it is no longer useable.' Lin also pointed out there are 'whole forums on the internet dedicated to people with Goyard strap melting trauma'. The shopper said she also now regrets buying the classic brown tote a year after getting her original blue one too, saying she was unaware that the hand-painted bags don't always stand the test of time. 'After seeing what happened to my blue one, I definitely won't be purchasing anymore Goyard totes and I hope I de-influence [SIC] some of you guys,' she said, adding that she would be bringing her bag to a store to see if they could fix the issue. The shopper says that her Goyard is now 'no longer usable', adding that she would be taking her tote into a store On its website, Couture brand Goyard says its bags have been 'crafted using strictly traditional methods with materials that are both noble and natural' and therefore need special attention to maintain them. The French company recommends that customers keep their bags - which are made from Goyardine canvas and Chevroches calfskin with a linen and cotton interior - away from light, heat and damp when it is not being used. Other care advice tells shoppers not to carry anything heavy and to avoid contact with water, greasy or oily products, makeup and perfumes. The Goyard tote should also not be exposed to extreme heat, dampnesss and artificial or natural light and the brand recommends regularly returning the bag back to their experts for deep cleaning or reconditioning. MailOnline has contacted Goyard for comment. Sab Sade, a Georgetown University medical student who lives in Washington D.C, says she had the exact same issue as Lin. She too was sporting a white blouse and decided to wear her blue Goyard tote bag when the paint rubbed off on her sleeve, leaving a large paint mark. Sab said on TikTok: 'My Goyard melted all over my favourite shirt. It wasn't even hot out.' This racked up 380,000 likes and thousands of comments, with one person writing: 'Excuse me that price tag for what?' Kaya Leathers, based in Indonesia, showed a red Goyard leather tote bag with a melted handle hem and wrote: 'Another day, another repair for Goyard.' Another penned: 'This happened with my orange Goyard bag I purchased in Beverly Hills.' A third said: 'What this happened to me with the same blue.' A fourth commented: 'Am I the only one who thinks Goyard is overrated?' Sab said that she has had the tote bag for seven years and it is the first time that it had stained her clothing. Kathaleen also complained about her purchase online under a clip titled: 'Reasons not to get a Goyard tote bag,' on TikTok. While showing a chipped part of her bag, she said: 'Either it melts in the sun or they made a mistake on the bag.' She sarcastically added: 'One good thing about it is that it is not fragile. Love how you can fold it! It can't hold anything, it literally broke in the first week.' Sab Sade posted that her blue leather tote bag had melted online and got thousands of comments on her TikTok Another social media user, who goes by the handle @1160103ad was also frustrated with her blue Goyard that she bought several years ago. 'It sticks to anything and everything, also my hands. Do something Goyard,' she said. Indeed this problem seems to be so common, that some leather stores are joking about how many repairs they make for Goyard. Kaya Leathers, based in Indonesia, showed a red Goyard leather tote bag with a melted handle hem and wrote: 'Another day, another repair for Goyard. The store captioned the post: 'It is No worries! We can restore it to its former glory,' hinting that they profit handsomely off of their delicate bags.
New York Post
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Fashion lovers say this popular $2,000 designer purse melts — and is ruining their clothes: ‘I won't get this bag again ever'
This haute tote may be too hot to handle — literally. Fashionistas near and far claim the straps of these costly designer totes are leaving their clothes stained and bag handles fused together. 'POV: your $2,000 Goyard has officially entered the 'melting' phase of its lifespan and is no longer usable,' wrote NYC influencer Janet Lin, in the closed-caption of a complaint clip. Advertisement 4 Lin, a NYC-based influencer, virally shared images of the clothing stains she claims were made by her 'melting' Goyard PM tote bag. TikTok/janetlinxo The viral vid, with over 2.2 million TikTok views, features a crestfallen Lin walking down Fifth Avenue in a white long-sleeve shirt. She zoomed in on her shoulder, where a navy blue paint blot, allegedly caused by the handles of the Parisian imprint's 'Saint Louis PM' bag, had inked the top. Representatives for Goyard did not immediately respond to The Post's request for a comment. Advertisement The luxe label — a favorite of VIPs such as Kylie Jenner and Hailey Bieber — however, does warn wearers to protect the purse from 'extended exposure to artificial, natural light or intense heat,' per its site. 4 The fashion house offers customers a list best care practices for the bag on its website. Robert – 4 Lin and others alleged that their Goyard totes become 'unusable' once the hand-painted leather begins to deteritorate. Goyard But, thus far in 2025, Big Apple temperatures have yet to exceed 85 degrees, which, by most standards, hardly counts as 'intense heat.' Advertisement Lin, who claims to have snagged her 'authentic' Goyard bag nearly two years ago, continued ranting about the gooey carryall in subsequent posts. 'Do not buy a Goyard tote,' she urged in a separate snippet, hoping to 'de-influence' folks from shopping the bougie brand. 'The hand-painted leather started softening, melting and staining my clothes,' groaned Lin, while offering audiences close-up looks at the 'sticky' straps. 4 The outraged content creator shared visuals of the bag's damaged straps. TikTok/janetlinxo Advertisement She then shared a series of screenshots from equally peeved Goyard customers, who've also endured the pain of the bag's stain. 'Same thing happened to me. I was shocked when my real and rather expensive bag melted,' a commenter carped. 'Mine did this the first day I got it [because] I was walking under the hot sun all day and stained my white tank,' said another. @janetlinxo GOYARD TOTE IS MELTING PT 2 Follow-up on my Goyard tote situation… the straps are literally melting and staining my clothes. I paid $2,000 for this. 🫠 my brown classic tote seems totally fine though, the blue one is the only issue At first I thought it was just me but after posting, I got flooded with messages and comments from people saying the same exact thing happened to theirs. So I guess this is a real issue. Next step: I'm taking it to the Goyard store to see what they say. Will they do anything? Who knows. If you own a Goyard tote or you're thinking about getting one… save this and do your research first. #goyard #luxurybagfail #goyardtote ♬ original sound – Janet Lin 'I officially retired [my Goyard] after the handles melted onto my clothes [and] left a literal stain on the seat of my car,' another added. 'Yea pissed me off when the straps started peeling, [the company] said it's normal wear and they're not fixing it,' an outraged ex-client raved. 'Love Goyard, but I won't get this bag again ever.'
Daily Record
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Victoria Beckham looks downcast as she steps out amid family feud rumours
David and Victoria were spotted in New York following his big birthday celebrations. Victoria Beckham wasn't sporting her usual glam attire as she stepped out in something more casual. The former Spice Girl was spotted wearing a tracksuit and trainers as she put some distance between herself and the Beckham family 'feud'. The mum of four was spotted out in New York with her husband David after claims she is 'heartbroken' as the row between them and daughter-in-law Nicola Peltz reportedly rumbles on, writes The Mirror. Victoria donned an all-khaki outfit and shades, and was seen clutching her phone tight during the couple's shopping trip in the Big Apple. David wasn't far behind and wore a smart coat and a pair of slouchy trousers, which were tucked into his trainers. His bags were packed as he held a Goyard bag with the couple enjoying some time in the US following his big birthday celebrations. Earlier this month, reports of a feud between Brooklyn Beckham and the rest of his family were further fuelled when the 26 year old and his wife failed to show up to David's 50th birthday bash in London, despite their eldest child being in the city at the time. A source close to Brooklyn and Nicola later claimed that Victoria and David "refused" to see the couple privately ahead of the birthday do, even though they had "travelled all the way to London specifically to try to repair the relationship". The couple's friends have reacted with fury after Nicola's pals made a series of extraordinary claims about the reason why the rift between Brooklyn and his family emerged. Her friend claimed: 'We are at this point because Nicola, an outsider coming into the Beckham family, has been able to help Brooklyn see the emotional abuse and toxic behavior within his family, that it's not healthy and it's not normal and it's not ok.' Victoria allegedly has a particular problem with her, with sources claiming that Nicola is a "narcissist". The pair were said to have had issues three years ago when Brooklyn and Nicola were getting married in 2022, but it was thought that she and Victoria had managed to put that behind them. Tension began to reportedly arise when Victoria was allegedly disappointed Nicola chose to wear a Valentino dress rather than a dress designed by her own label. Nicola denied the rumours, calling them "hurtful". "I was going to [wear Victoria Beckham] and I really wanted to, and then a few months down the line, she realised that her atelier couldn't do it, so then I had to pick another dress," she told Variety at the time. The pair quashed rumours of a feud between them back then. However, it's said they're no longer on good terms anymore. The Mail On Sunday reported that a source claimed: "The view is that Nicola is a narcissist. Nicola has love-bombed Brooklyn since the day they met and has tried to convince him that she is all he needs, and then she has cut him off from his family. "Nicola has used Brooklyn for all she can get to elevate herself and that has really worked for her – she's a Beckham now. Victoria absolutely loves her son – she always will. But with Nicola it's an entirely different story. She despises her, she tried her best to make up after the wedding row but this time it all seems extremely unlikely. Victoria has had enough." They added that the Beckham family think "Nicola is a nightmare". The Beckhams' relationship with Nicola is reported to have become particularly strained recently when one of the billionaire-heiress' friends claimed that there is "emotional abuse and toxic behaviour within his family". Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
