Many of us love luxury brands for their dreamy, elegant appeal, and their distinct attention to quality.

Unfortunately though, sometimes, that could not be further from the case.

A $2,145 price tag out of your budget?

Balenciaga handbags

Well you could always go for Balenciaga’s$1,100 tote bagthat eerily resembles a paper shopping bag.

As a retail executive toldONE37pm, “where things get murkier is in therise of streetwearas luxury fashion items.

How luxurious can a cotton T-shirt or sweatshirt really be?”

Woman in Balenciaga heels

Of course, it’s up to the consumers to decide if it’s worth it or not.