First off, the name. “Valentino.” It just *sounds* expensive, doesn’t it? Like, “I’m too good for coupons” kind of expensive. You got the *actual* Valentino Garavani stuff, which is obvs the top-tier, fancy-pants stuff. Then you got the Valentino *by* Mario Valentino, which, from what I gather, is kinda like the slightly-less-fancy cousin. Still nice, probably, but not quite the same bragging rights, y’know?
I saw one that was like, quilted red leather. Snap closure. Sounds cute! But the description was kinda…clunky? “Inside wallet has 3 slide in pockets on one side and 2 slide in pockets and a separate…” separate *what*?! Come on, people, finish the thought! Makes you wonder what else they skimped on. Typos in the description are a major red flag for me, tbh.
And then there’s the “Valentino Garemi Leather Balm Cream – Made in Italy.” Okay, so you’re gonna need that. Leather needs love! But the fact that they’re pushing leather balm cream on the same page kinda tells you something, doesn’t it? Like, “yeah, this is nice leather, but you gotta *work* to keep it nice.” Fair enough, I guess. All things require maintenance.
I also saw a “Valentino Michelle Multifunctional Pouch Wallet Genuine red.” Now *that* sounds interesting. Multifunctional? I’m intrigued. Is it a wallet? Is it a pouch? Is it a secret spy gadget? I need to know!
But honestly, here’s the real kicker for me: the price. Are they *worth* the price? That’s always the question, isn’t it? I mean, you can get a perfectly decent wallet for like, 20 bucks. Sure, it won’t be Valentino, but will it hold your cash and cards? Yep. So, are you paying for the name? Probably. Are you paying for the quality? Hopefully. But are you *really* paying for the “badass leather biker chain” that seems to have wandered in from a completely different product listing? I sincerely hope not. That’s just weird.
