But lately, I’ve been seeing this trend… or maybe it’s just a *whisper* of a trend… of these YSL-esque shoes popping up *without* the logo. And honestly? My first thought was, “Whyyyy?!” Like, what’s the point? You’re paying the big bucks (presumably) for the name, the prestige, that little flash of gold or silver that says, “Yeah, I’m wearing Saint Laurent.”
I mean, look at those YSL Tribute sandals, right? They’re gorgeous. And those dupes? They’re… well, dupes. But the real deal? Those are status symbols. And status symbols kinda need the symbol, y’know?
Then again, maybe I’m missing something. Maybe it’s a “quiet luxury” kinda vibe. You know, like, “I’m so rich, I *don’t* need to flaunt the logo. I’m confident enough in my own style that people will just *know*.” Which, let’s be real, is probably only true if you’re already dripping in other designer stuff. Otherwise, you just look like you’re wearing a really nice (but generic) shoe.
Plus, there’s the whole comfort thing. I saw something about Saint Laurent sneakers (and OMG, those are beautiful). Maybe some people just want the quality and the design without, like, broadcasting it to the world. It’s kinda like wearing a plain black t-shirt when you *could* wear one plastered with a band logo. Sometimes you just wanna chill, ya know?
And hey, maybe it’s a cost-saving thing? I’m just spitballing here, but maybe removing the logo streamlines production or saves on licensing fees or something. Though, honestly, I doubt it. YSL doesn’t strike me as the “cutting corners” type.
But yeah, the whole no-logo YSL shoe thing? I’m still on the fence. Part of me gets it, the low-key elegance and all. But another part of me is just, like, “If you’re gonna spend that kinda money, why hide it?” I guess it just depends on your personal style and how much you care about flashing that brand recognition.
