First off, I gotta say, scrolling through Reddit, you see a *lot* of love for YSL’s sturdiness. Like, people are saying it holds up way better than Louis Vuitton. LV might have the cutesy designs, all the bells and whistles, but YSL? It’s got that “I’m gonna last” vibe. That full leather construction, especially the pebbled texture? Apparently, it’s a scratch-resistant *champ*. Lambskin is gorgeous, don’t get me wrong, but we all know that’s a scratch magnet waiting to happen. I’ve def heard horror stories about lambskin.
But here’s the thing: “quality” is subjective, isn’t it? What *I* think is quality—like, stitching that’s gonna survive a zombie apocalypse (okay, maybe not, but you get me) — might be different than what *you* think. Some people are all about the design, the brand recognition, the *look*. And YSL definitely delivers there. I mean, their bags are iconic. That YSL logo? *Chef’s kiss*.
And speaking of iconic, let’s talk about bags that’ll last forever. The LouLou and the College bag? Those are consistently mentioned as everyday go-to’s. Honestly, they’re pretty different aesthetically, so I guess it depends on your style. The LouLou’s got that quilted vibe going on, while the College is a bit more structured and… serious, maybe?
Okay, so, here’s where it gets a little messy in my brain. Quality, durability, and value are all intertwined, but not in a *straightforward* way. You’re paying for the brand, no doubt about it. YSL is up there with LV, Gucci, Prada, Celine, Fendi – the whole gang. But are you *always* getting the absolute best bang for your buck in terms of raw materials and craftsmanship? Maybe not *always*.
See, the whole luxury dupe thing throws a wrench in it too. If you can get a *really* good replica, does that kinda diminish the allure of the real deal? I dunno, maybe. It’s a slippery slope. It’s a testament to the brand’s popularity, but also a bit, uh, unsettling, if you think about it.
Like, I’m not saying buy a fake (I’m not telling you NOT to either, I don’t know your life!), but it does make you think about what you’re *actually* paying for. Is it the quality of the leather? Or the feeling you get when you rock that YSL logo? Or both?
