Luxury goods were once built to last. Now, some fall apart as easily as fast fashion
CNN • • business
Key Points:
- New York influencer Wisdom Kaye publicly criticized luxury brand Miu Miu after several $18,000 worth of garments fell apart immediately upon unpacking, sparking viral social media outrage over product quality in high-end fashion.
- Other consumers, including dental hygienist Tiffany Kim and designer Elena Qiu, have shared similar experiences with Miu Miu and Maison Margiela products, highlighting issues like faulty zippers, buttons falling off, and hollow shoe heels despite premium prices.
- Industry experts and insiders point to a broader decline in craftsmanship within luxury fashion, attributing it to cost-cutting measures, outsourcing production to low-cost factories, and prioritizing profits over product quality.
- The luxury sector’s shift towards mass production and cheaper materials
