The “Designer” Mindset:
“INVESTMENT”
A rather broad term for creating something true to oneself. Be
it a property at an upscale locality, a pair of one of the most coveted shoes,
something fresh out of the couture line of your favourite designer or even a
vintage bag. It goes without saying that a fair investment is a prerequisite.
It is quite certain that at some point in your life, you will
want to associate yourself with a designer purchase. Everyone has their
‘firsts’ when it comes to luxury or rather ‘Designer Shopping.’
The first experience when I walk into a boutique, what’s it
like? My first interaction with the store person is going to be about? My first
glance would be? My first lust worthy piece would be? My motivation behind
coming to the studio? The questionnaire will not end and neither will your
tryst with the establishment. Why so? Not only because its your first but
you’ve associated yourself and easily formed a connection with a particular
flagship/stand alone portal. Simply put that your first designer investment is
entirely in sync with your mindset.
How do you develop such a mindset? Several ways! The internet
which includes sources like YouTube channels, your favourite fashion blogger’s
stylespirations, digital editions of the most coveted magazines, a random
Google search of your favourite celebrity, Pinterest; just to name a few. In
addition, a holiday plays a major role in giving a cue to your designer
mindset. How? It subconsciously tells you whether you would like to adapt the
style of the locals. To elaborate, would you really look up and see the effort
invested in their daily essentials. If so, there must be something that draws
you to adapt some of their practices into being fully groomed.
Choosing your first luxury purchase is quite a tricky choice.
After laying your eyes over luxury boutique, having your mind lingering over
something you came across a year ago or maybe just a fleeting glance. It can
get really hard. However, before making that BIG SPLURGE, it is highly
advisable to check out the black market.
BLACK MARKET?! Its quite common in the luxury good industry
also. One can come in terms with this by looking on common portals where sites
offer luxury items for a fraction of the market value. In addition, street shop
vendors generally are hawk eyed upon ardent shoppers who would fall prey to
their so-called enviable collection. The truth- their collection is a fourth
copy of your dream bag and if you’re lucky a third copy. How they get a hold of
this is a mystery to most. The only known truth is that they hire workers who
are quite skilled at making fashion items and accessories, a team of highly
trained artists who make logo doppelgängers but ignore nitty-gritty details of
the logo, ignore the quality of leather or the major chunk of materials used. Brand
lawyers are doing their level best to get rid of this black market.
Lastly, saving up is one major aspect what is even more
important is the research into making sure you don’t find a mediocre identical
twin.
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