But, see, the thing is, even with brands like Givenchy, there’s *always* a degree of, well, “hand” involved. I mean, machines don’t just magically spit out perfectly embossed logos and flawlessly stitched seams. Someone’s gotta guide the machine, inspect the output, maybe even do some finishing touches by hand.
And, look at these descriptions. “GIVENCHY signature embossed,” “GIVENCHY 4G debossed.” That takes precision. You’re not just slapping a sticker on. It’s gotta be perfect, or it kinda cheapens the whole “luxury” vibe, right? I saw some Givenchy sneakers described as “Technical mid-top sneakers in used effect nubuck.” Okay, “used effect”? Is that code for someone distressing it by hand to make it look cool and worn-in? Possibly! I mean, how else are you gonna get that “I’m effortlessly chic but also don’t care” look?
Then you get into the whole “luxury fashion & independent designers” thing. Like, where does that cross over? Are there *really* independent artisans out there handcrafting Givenchy-style shoes and maybe selling them on Farfetch? I dunno, maybe a bit of a stretch, but hey, you never know! There’s always some kinda collab or limited edition thing happening, right?
Plus, this “New with box” bit? Okay, that’s standard retail stuff. But think about it. Even getting the shoe *in* the box, with all the tissue paper and perfectly placed tags? Someone’s hand is involved in that, too. It’s all part of the “unboxing experience,” which is, like, a whole *thing* now.
