If a product is labeled Hermes, it has to be worth the money right?
There are many luxury, designer items on the market, but do youreallyget more bang for your buck?
But do their pricey products equate to high quality?
Read on to find out which items aren’t worth the splurge.
AsHarper’s Bazaarreported, thelipsticksstarted retailing for $68 with refills for $42.
But, what’s the difference between the brand’s spendylipstickand one you’d buy in a drugstore?
At the end of the day, that Hermes lipstick is probably not worth the 68 bucks.
Take, for example, the Hermes Comb, whichretails onlinefor $255.
However, she said there’s no reason to drop hundreds of dollars on a comb or brush.
The Hermes Petits Felins bib is hand-embroidered with a tiger motif and made of 100 percent linen.
Meanwhile, “stitched and embroidered” bibs that are also 100 percent linen retail onMilkbarnfor $22.
According to the personal shopper and personal stylist behind the YouTube channel Luxeinlux, not so much.
“It’s probably not really worth the amount of money we are willing to pay.”
Luxury fashion blogger Ai Ling ofThe Colourful Noirshared a similar sentiment.
However, I will definitely spend my money on bags first before splurging on accessories like these."
With a$690 price tag, one would expect top-notch quality from the brand.
And while the bracelet glistens in gold plating, the majority of it is actually made from metal.
VloggerChristinabtvadmitted that she didn’t think the bracelet was worth the money and was instead “way overpriced.”
She further claimed similar-looking dupes cost far less.
“So, it’s very easy to copy.”
The vlogger added that the Hermes bracelet also scratches easily.
Brand consultant Amy Shea toldThe Washington Postthat the tides of “luxury” have turned Hermes' favor.
According to her, “expensive doesn’t equal luxury,” but, “luxury equals rarity.”
With a $620 price tag, that’s one highly in-demand scarf.
With the Hermes name on the watch, the price tag skyrocketed big time.
While theoriginal Apple Watchretails at $399, theHermes versiontouts a price tag of $1,399.
The drastic difference is alarming considering the watches feature the same functionalities over all.
The only difference between the two versions are the bands.
The original watch features a sport band, while the Hermes features a leather band.
A thousand bucks is alotfor a watch band, making the Apple Watch Hermes simply not worth the price.
The article fittingly titled “A Pricey Pair of Riding Boots or a Whole Equestrian Ensemble?”
put into perspective just how much a pair of Hermes boots cost in comparison to other necessary riding gear.
You need not spend an arm and a leg to hit the saddle, it seems.
Hermes sells their four-piece Circus set of bowls and plates on their site for a whopping$560.
According toShe Knows, though, couture for kids is has become a hot market.
Thus, it’s no surprise the famed fashion brand would hop on the trend in some way.
However, there’s no flashy detailing on the towel that makes it worth that extreme price hike.
“It is the most expensive and not the biggest,” the publication added.
Still, $580 is a lot for something you’re just going to put in the sand.
Additionally, he claimed the notebook is something that is more suited for fashion over function.
In fact, he’d barely used it since purchasing it.
Due to the high cost of replacing the pages, it presents a conundrum for owners.
The horse-shaped stuffed animalretails for $375and it isdefinitelyone luxe baby gift.
That being said, the polyester-filled plush is not worth all that dough.
But not so much for the customer.
“These parents use their child’s clothing and accessories as a way to convey their own status.
The one-piece bracelet is gold plated, according to the official Hermes site.
However, there are many dupes available online which feature significantly smaller price tags.
Often times, these consumers also end up on a years-long wait list, according toFashion Beans.
But to be able to sling a Birkin bag over your shoulder, is it worth it?
Well, one thing to take into consideration is the time it takes to craft a single purse.
