I’ve just found your substack and it’s SO good. 🤍🤍
I’ve never attempted to participate in a hype product drop because I’m scared of it feeling debasing. Maybe it’s cool to want something so unabashedly though? Feels like exerting so much time and energy into the purchase is kind of a conscious way to consume..
Omg you're inspiring me to do a follow up issue more purely on consumption! It's so interesting you say that because I was thinking the other day that when I *do* see people in hype stuff, it either signals that they have a large amount of disposable income to pay resale prices OR it really symbolises effort (and luck!).
I did joke to friends that the whole experience felt degrading but I love unabashedness! The main issue is that due to bots and resellers, people who actually vibe with a brand or really want an item aren't able to get it. I think a much better option (and why I like Telfar) is rewarding loyalty through pre-sale access, alternative shopping programmes or even a preorder system to meet demand and reduce waste.
Also, thank you so much, I'm glad you like the newsletter <3
Always the best in my inbox, thank you
😭 thank you so much <3
Beautiful. I think u will dig Rupert Spira, especially his talk „nothing can make you happy“
Gonna check it out now, thanks :)
Loved this!
I'm glad, appreciate you letting me know :)
Thanks for putting me onto Rob Henderson. His writing on social class and the concept of “luxury beliefs” was fascinating.
You're welcome! Some of his stuff has given me so much to think about and agreed, the luxury beliefs stuff in particular is super interesting
I’ve just found your substack and it’s SO good. 🤍🤍
I’ve never attempted to participate in a hype product drop because I’m scared of it feeling debasing. Maybe it’s cool to want something so unabashedly though? Feels like exerting so much time and energy into the purchase is kind of a conscious way to consume..
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Omg you're inspiring me to do a follow up issue more purely on consumption! It's so interesting you say that because I was thinking the other day that when I *do* see people in hype stuff, it either signals that they have a large amount of disposable income to pay resale prices OR it really symbolises effort (and luck!).
I did joke to friends that the whole experience felt degrading but I love unabashedness! The main issue is that due to bots and resellers, people who actually vibe with a brand or really want an item aren't able to get it. I think a much better option (and why I like Telfar) is rewarding loyalty through pre-sale access, alternative shopping programmes or even a preorder system to meet demand and reduce waste.
Also, thank you so much, I'm glad you like the newsletter <3
yep unabashedness is ultimately the most beautiful thing in world. & would love to hear more thoughts on consumption!
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yes! love this one. I've been nerding out on KK too
he’s great! chill vibe but lots of insights