India it seems, is shopping its heart out. The country’s luxury market was worth ₹53,561 crore in 2022 according to Euro monitor, which expects it to jump to ₹82,186 crore by 2027.
That’s a lot of buying. That’s also a lot of buyer’s remorse. It’s easy to be swept up in the excitement of that first splurge. Celebrities toting freebies are rarely reliable sources of information. Those who buy to resell have different opinions from those who buy to showoff. Young folks, particularly, react badly once prices rise and new collections come in. We asked the experts about their best tips for those making their first big purchase.
The truly rare stuff is rarely circulated publicly. Iconic models are auctioned, not sold. And even influencers wear fakes
Be a smart sneakerhead
It's easy to ask, "That much for kicks?" when the Nike Air Footscape Woven style costs ₹13,596. And it's easy to keel over when you realise that's a markdown. The Y-3 Gendo Pro, part of a two-decade-long Adidas x Yohji Yamamoto collab, cost *69,999, if you can still find them.
Resale sites position every sneaker pair as special or must-have. Don't fall for it, says Mark Ong, aka Mr Sabotage, sneaker artist and streetwear designer from Singapore. “First, find your niche," Ong says. "There are too many options for just two feet. Start a collection that holds meaning to you." Ong started collecting limited-edition sneakers 20 years ago. "I focus on '80s basketball sneakers."
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der March 16, 2024-Ausgabe von Brunch.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Bereits Abonnent ? Anmelden
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der March 16, 2024-Ausgabe von Brunch.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Bereits Abonnent? Anmelden
How the tables have turned
Fewer walk-ins, less waiting. India is finally making restaurant reservations. It is changing how the business is run, and of course, how we enjoy an evening out
Turns of the century
TV, beer, movies, architectural styles, words. Try not to feel old as these 10 things turn 100 years old this year
Cue updates, cue seven
Audi's once beloved Q7 SUV is back, witha new design and a trusty engine. But can it accelerate back to the top spot?
Avinash Tiwary
Actor, AvinashTiwary15
I do? Oh no, you don't!
Parents of single 30somethings are accepting that marriage isn't their child's end goal. Here's how they're making peace with their children's choices
For cold time's sake
Say what you will about Delhi, the winter season here still holds some magic. Especially when it comes to food
Sound bites
Crunchy textures are taking over our soups, salads, sushi, even desserts. Chefs break down the hype around the crisp and crackle, and the trick to getting it just right
Listen. They don't judge
Ditch your longsuffering bestie and tune into a relationship podcast instead. It's quicker and they know exactly what you're going through
Sexy and they know it
Why do we hate on artists who know they've got it? Sabrina Carpenter is just the latest bombshell facing the firing squad
Did you miss the signs?
Some films demand a rewatch, only to spot all the clues you didn't the first time. These 10 aren't your usual suspects. See what we did there?
