We must not forget that fashion is meant to be celebrated and to give us joy, and that Zoe’s motivations were led by excitement and appreciation for the gift given to her by her father. With the latest events, it is good to remember that what’s luxury to us might not be the same luxury to others, and vice versa. On top of giving a warm invite to them both for a tour and a lunch at the Charles and Keith headquarters in Singapore, they surprised Zoe with a gift of two new bags. The brand itself rose above the traditional meaning of luxury by showing grace through their actions towards Zoe and her father. As these brands start to offer range with different price points, the divisive lines separating the categories start to become more blurry. Because of the force, there was a small tear. I tried to add the longer strap, but just removing the strap from the adjustment nodules was a pain in the butt. And luxury, can either be accessible luxury (Longchamp, Tory Burch), and high-end luxury (Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Dior). I recently purchased the asymmetrical Charles and Keith bag, and to be honest, I’m a bit disappointed in the quality of it. Premium brands bridge mass market and luxury together (Calvin Klein, Michael Kors). There is mass market (H&M, Uniqlo, Zara, etc.), which has the lowest price points with fast fashion quality to it. Brands are usually distinguished by their price and quality. In fashion, luxury is a category that can de diffused to many categories. Many positive duets, comments, and stitches sparked as she showed us that the true value of bags or gifts isn’t composed of its price, but of the meaning given to it by both the giver and the receiver. Zoe graciously showed us that the bag was a luxury to her not just because of its brand, but also because it was the fruit of her father’s love and hardwork-a gift. In the humble words of Zoe on a TikTok post as her official response, it is a privilege to believe that Charles & Keith bags aren’t luxury. However, we must be reminded that the term ‘expensive’ is a very subjective one. With the increase of consumerism in both media and retail, a handful of people have only associated luxury with exorbitant prices, such as those found in Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Hermès. Charles & Keith may still not be luxury, comparing it to the fashion world’s standards, but definitely a brand people aspire and save up for. The company is based in Singapore and has eventually hit the overseas market throughout Asia and other parts of the world like the Middle East, Europe, America and Africa over the years. Since they started, the brand has always focused on creating products that were not only stylish but also high quality and long-lasting. Charles & Keith was founded in 1996 by a pair of brothers, Charles Wong and Keith Wong. From their beginnings in 1996, Singaporean fashion house Charles and Keith had already labeled themself to be a brand that sells fashion goods.
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