It’s likely that every fashionista has visited a chic, high-end boutique before. Usually a polite doorman will greet you. The sales staff is very professional and prompt. You receive first class treatment, surrounded by haute couture pieces coveted by fashionistas from all over the world. After carefully choosing an outfit and discreetly looking at the price tag, mental alarm bells begin to ring: “Why do high fashion brands have to be so expensive? It’s just clothes!”

This is a summary of the many reasons: fashion is like art. Expensive ones usually have a story and inspiration behind the creations. Like works of art that can usually be found in high-end auction houses or museums, fashion can satisfy the luxurious or price-conscious buyer.

Fakes can be easily found online and offline. They’re everywhere, they look the same, but they’re only a fraction of the original. With fakes, why do people continue to splurge on end-of-the-year bonuses on individual items like shoes or scarves? Right here, we show you why every luxury item is worth its salt and probably its weight in gold:

Most expensive material used
Durability, comfort and an air of exclusivity are integral to luxury fashion design. Quality materials like leather and silk are usually found to keep the wearer warmer or more comfortable. Synthetic materials are sometimes created so that comfort, practicality and design are not compromised. The materials used are usually treated to make them more durable. The merchandise at these high-end boutiques is usually built to last.

In rare cases, non-production materials are used, such as old laces. Some brands go to great lengths to make their pieces unique. Japanese Lolita – Baby fashion store, The Stars Shine Bright, is known for using their own custom-made lace for their pieces.

fits better
Fashion design experts know how best to flatter the human form with fashion. Clothes are cut to fit like gloves, accentuate and minimize areas to make you look good. There are many different physiques in the world and these fashion houses know how to best cater to their target markets.

For example, 7 For All Mankind’s jeans are cut and made in a way that allows wearers to sit and squat without creating awkward bunches.

Attention to details
– Some brands insist on hand-sewn tailoring for durability. Imagine the number of hours it takes to make a wedding dress by hand!
– Incomparable design perfection.
– Professional creative direction is provided to address a design challenge.
– Example: the leading luxury fashion house, Hermès, is known for summarizing complex art in its silk scarves.

artistic value
Just like any other work of art or even gold, fashion also has value. Vintage designer clothes can cost more than what you see in their brand name stores now. The pieces, especially those that have been supervised by the original designer, are worth a lot.

Swedish clothing company H&M is popular for its collaborations with famous designers like Karl Lagerfeld, Jimmy Choo, and Lavin. Some opportunistic buyers even buy clothes from these collections and sell them online at high prices.