The Prada Blazer That Costs Twice My Rent
Vintage alternatives that are just as good - and you can still buy groceries.
I’ve been seeing this Prada suede blazer in many a Substack article and Instagram post, which just so happens to cost multiple months of rent. I am all for appreciating runway fashion, but as the prices just keep getting steeper and steeper, I’ve been wondering who is actually buying these pieces? I simply cannot wrap my head around a suede blazer costing $6,600 - which is more than double my rent (4 months if you take into account that I split it).
I’m not about to spend $6,600 on a blazer, no matter what the brand is, and especially when there are already so many stunning vintage options out there. Sure, the shape is nice, but this can be easily achieved by just buying a few sizes up. And if you’re focusing on the smaller details, buttons can very easily be replaced for a few dollars. And this is no shade to anyone who does in fact own this piece - if you can afford it and that’s what you want to spend your money on, I’m glad you are able to buy such high quality pieces. But, as I am not one of those people, I’ve compiled a list of equally quality vintage options.
That Kingsridge one though… what a color match !
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