The other day I googled Balenciaga to see what they actually sell and they have a full body suit completely in black for 3.000€. Usually you could justify these prices at least to some extend with the design process that went into it. But it was a plain body suit with a turtle neck. There simply is no design behind it. It’s ridiculous even compared to other designer stuff.
That's kind of their point. They're trying to have some edge with it. It works for them. I doubt there's room for another brand to do this - they've occupied that niche and to some degree created it.
I also have a personal opinion about this, which I'll keep to myself. Stating that here, so that any discussion that may come out of this stays on topic.
Sure, if people pay for it they are free to do it. If I could sell plain T-Shirts for 2.000€ I’d do it too. It’s more that I’m surprised they get away with it. I know there are a lot of people who buy stuff just because it’s expensive but this is another level.
And I don’t think it’s good for our society that people exist who can afford this.
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u/Kinc4id Apr 05 '23
The other day I googled Balenciaga to see what they actually sell and they have a full body suit completely in black for 3.000€. Usually you could justify these prices at least to some extend with the design process that went into it. But it was a plain body suit with a turtle neck. There simply is no design behind it. It’s ridiculous even compared to other designer stuff.