So, I was browsing online the other day, totally procrastinating, obviously, and I stumbled upon a few things. First, this cashmere scarf thing, apparently crocheted for the MIU MIU FW21 show. Sixty percent virgin wool, forty percent acrylic. Okay, sounds… comfy? But also, like, I can’t imagine dropping serious cash on something that’s not 100% cashmere. Maybe that’s just me being bougie, idk. But still! It *is* Miu Miu.
Then, I see another ad, like screaming “Cheap Miu Miu Silk Scarf on Sale!!!” And I’m thinking, “Okay, now we’re talking.” Except…it’s *still* like, $250. “Cheap” is relative, I guess. Anyway, they’ve got 60 items on sale. Sixty! That’s a lotta scarves. I wonder if they’re, like, trying to get rid of some old stock? Just a thought.
And then, FARFETCH pops up, all “Designer Accessories for Women! Build your forever wardrobe!” which, honestly, is a bit intimidating. My forever wardrobe currently consists of, like, three t-shirts and some jeans that are probably older than some college students. But hey, maybe a Miu Miu scarf could elevate things? They promise express delivery and free returns, which is tempting, I gotta admit. Plus, it’s just fun to look, right? Like window shopping but without actually having to, you know, *go outside*.
So, the handmade thing… that’s what really gets me. I mean, imagine someone actually *crocheting* a scarf for a high-fashion runway show. Like, did they get paid enough? Did they have snacks? Were they listening to good music? These are the questions that keep me up at night, lol.