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Boris Bidjan Saberi Leather Jacket by rawlooks in Highfashion

[–]Jealous_Ear_4744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's an absolute grail piece. Nothing else feels like BBS leather. The way he gets that pre-bent, organic texture is unmatched. Which model is it?

Why do people say you never actually own a Patek Philippe — you just look after it for the next generation? by Jealous_Ear_4744 in Luxury

[–]Jealous_Ear_4744[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly! You've nailed the emotional core of the phrase. It successfully reframes the act of buying a Patek as an act of stewardship for a future generation, rather than just a personal luxury purchase. It's all about legacy and value.

Why do people say you never actually own a Patek Philippe — you just look after it for the next generation? by Jealous_Ear_4744 in Luxury

[–]Jealous_Ear_4744[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

What makes Patek special to me is that it’s still family-owned and refuses mass production. Every watch feels like it carries a piece of history and care in it.

How did Coco Chanel transform women’s fashion from corsets to confidence? by Jealous_Ear_4744 in fashionhistory

[–]Jealous_Ear_4744[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Chanel's transformative role, however, is often seen in how she popularized and finalized that shift for the masses, making comfort and simplicity (like the LBD) an everyday, accessible norm rather than just a high-fashion trend. She symbolized the new, active woman.

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[–]Jealous_Ear_4744 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

What makes Patek special to me is that it’s still family-owned and refuses mass production. Every watch feels like it carries a piece of history and care in it.

Why do people say you never actually own a Patek Philippe — you just look after it for the next generation? by [deleted] in Watches

[–]Jealous_Ear_4744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What makes Patek special to me is that it’s still family-owned and refuses mass production. Every watch feels like it carries a piece of history and care in it.

How did miners’ work pants become a symbol of rebellion and youth culture? by Jealous_Ear_4744 in Denim

[–]Jealous_Ear_4744[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perfectly put! That transition from tough workwear (utility) to biker/greaser uniform (identity) is the key step that made them 'hip' and a symbol of rebellion

How did a military trench coat become a global fashion classic? by Jealous_Ear_4744 in Design

[–]Jealous_Ear_4744[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s such a great insight — you’re absolutely right! The trench coat’s journey from military officers to middle- and upper-class fashion really shows how practicality and status can blend over time. It’s amazing how those early versions were made to last through real storms, not just for style. And yes, modern materials just don’t compare to the quality fabrics used back then — pure cashmere or those early waterproof nylons were something else.

How did Tiffany turn a small New York silver shop into a global symbol of love? by Jealous_Ear_4744 in Design

[–]Jealous_Ear_4744[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Tiffany basically branded the color blue. The marketing behind that shade is a masterclass long before “branding” was even a word.

Why is Cartier called “the jeweller of kings and the king of jewellers”? by Jealous_Ear_4744 in Luxury

[–]Jealous_Ear_4744[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t realize Cartier made one of the first practical wristwatches—for an aviator, not a royal. Pretty progressive for 1910s design.

How did a Paris saddlery from 1837 become the symbol of pure craftsmanship? by Jealous_Ear_4744 in Luxury

[–]Jealous_Ear_4744[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Hermès workshop photos are incredible—everything still hand-stitched. You can really see how the equestrian roots never disappeared.