Telfar Handbag Supporters Are Unhappy W/ New $500 Price Tag
Consumers are unhappy with the new Telfar handbag’s price.
Telfar, a black-owned luxury brand, announced that its new Circle Bag is now available for $567. Admirers of the brand were in a frenzy over the new price.
Many argued that the price is unreasonable and unfair for a handbag that’s composed of faux leather. Others suggested that the brand should remain true to its promise for affordability.
One user wrote:
“How can you compare Telfar to longstanding brands like LV, Prada, blah blah blah.” Telfar can’t charge 500 for a bag because they aren’t some white European brand? Your “Yes, Massa!” side is showing yall smh #telfar.”
“It’s crazy how people EXPECT #blackbrandsto be affordable for them. This is what happened with #ivyparkWith #Telfar The gag is, people are saying $600 is not affordable…. Baby to YOU! Some people think a fully stocked refrigerator is a luxury, some people don’t consider it that.”
“If y’all can spend $1000+ for Prada, Louis Vuitton, and Gucci canvas then #TelfarIt is a bargain. #SupportBlackBusiness #SupportBlackDesigners.”
“Telfar charging $600 for a a purse thats not even leather is crazy as hell lmao ????”
“I feel like people are missing the point. They marketed themselves as a “working woman” and affordable brand-not a lot have the ability to drop $600 in one sitting. It will no longer be affordable to many working class women, but it’ll be available to a richer market.”
“Y’all do know that with the competition of these high ass boutiques with wholesale items, to have a custom item tailored to your brand specifically, it shouldn’t be cheap. These large e-commerce got y’all thinking every brand should be cheap and it’s sad #Telfar.”
“Comparing #Telfar to a luxury fashion house that’s been around since 1910 is nonsensical. Everything from production to their respective target audiences are vastly different.”
“What’s really irking me about this $600 pleather #Telfar convo is that other brands have been selling “vegan” leather goods for $$$+ for forever and NO ONE bats an eye. Nanushka is the perfect example. Which you can purchase at all the luxury department stores and e-tailers.”
“idc yall can’t really be mad #TelfarDropped a bag with a higher cost??? the signature bags are still the same… this is a whole new bag , and a whole new style… it’s black history month and y’all hatin on the black man??? WHERE IS HARRIET.”
“It really be your own people. A brand that actually cared about y’all?! Is raising it price on a bag that hasn’t even been out yet and yall complaining???? BABY DON’T BUY IT??? #Telfar.”
You can also compare the Telfar website which lists 3 other handbags that range from $150 to $257.
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— TelfarBagLady? (@TelfarTlkReject) February 17, 2022
Telfar was established by Liberian American in 2005. Telfar Clemens. ClemensWhen the idea for Telfar was first developed, I was at Pace University.
“From what I’ve seen on Instagram and in New York, this bag is really symbolic.” #StefanoPilatiTalks #TelfarAbout the new meaning of luxury.https://t.co/WM6sxjz3W8
— Interview Magazine (@InterviewMag) February 17, 2022
Since 2014, handbags are a popular trend on social media. Celebrities have been using handbags for the past few years to make their presence felt. BeyoncéTo Oprah WinfreyIt has been seen on several occasions.
The circle handbag has been sold.
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