Tag: luxury
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I tried to use an AI personal shopper, and now I distrust AI even more
I must admit, I am the person who sees the advances of the Boston Dynamics robots and thinks, “You definitely need to destroy that thing now before it kills us all.” Needless to say, I am not the most tech adventurous. However, recently I had been seeing a lot about AI in fashion and decided…
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KNXT: Now you can buy luxury using crypto
Today I found out you can buy luxury products using your favorite crypto currency. The platform is called KNXT Boutique. It is run by the Kering group and features their esteemed brands: Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, and Gucci. You can create an account and link your wallet, or just use a regular credit or…
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Would I say flying Delta Premium Select is worth it?
Jumping right in. This is my experience flying premium select from Nigeria back to the United States. I splurged to appease my curiosity. I just had to know what it was like. Shortly after takeoff, we were offered a savory snack. They were Munch Its in sour cream flavor. Because this was a Nigerian snack,…
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The last place I expected to see a designer logo
You know what was wild to me? While I was in Nigeria, I saw someone walking around with a Balenciaga t-shirt and multiple women with Chanel bags. You might think to yourself, “Is that really that odd?,” but I will push back and say that I saw a lot of designer brands. A lot. The…
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Is it worth it to fly Delta Comfort Plus internationally?
On my recent trip to Nigeria, I flew into Lagos using Delta Airlines. As I was booking the trip, I made the decision to try to make the best of it and be as comfortable as possible on the 10 hour and 46 minute flight. Well not as comfortable as possible, I booked the ticket…
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That one time I went to the Byredo store
While in Atlanta, I was walking through Phipps Plaza and decided to wander into the Byredo store. I was greeted when I walked in. There was another woman in there who was picking up an order. She raved about the candles. I for my part wanted to just smell everything. At the counter, the associate…
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Maybe dupes aren’t as bad as I thought
It questioned whether Gen Z’s love of dupes was a problem for luxury brands. I The examples used were the viral dupes for a Bottega Veneta bag and a pair of Celine sunglasses. The question then was whether or not this would hurt those brands. If Gen Z goes with the less expensive alternative, is…
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Are those viral TikToks true? Are luxury handbags actually not worth much at all?
They have gone viral tearing apart luxury handbags. You know them. Those leather craftsman on TikTok who have made it their mission to let you know that that Chanel bag you thought you wanted save for is only really worth $100 at best. They say these things aren’t worth the price tag. But is that…
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Nobu Atlanta Hotel Review: In-room dining
I have already reviewed the room and gym at the Nobu Atlanta Hotel. Now it’s time to talk about the in-room dining experience. Being a Nobu property, you would be right to assume excellent food. Well, I did, I definitely went a bit overboard in ordering to try as much as I possibly could. Here…
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Nobu Atlanta Hotel Review: The gym
This might seem odd to have an entire post dedicated to the gym at the Nobu Atlanta Hotel. Well, you only think that because you haven’t been there. As someone who has been to quite a few hotels of late, this place is far above any others I have seen. I have included the full…
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