10 timeless handbags worth the investment ǀ Justine Leconte – Justine Leconte officiel

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This article discusses 10 high-end or luxury handbags that are worth investing in due to their timeless designs and good value retention. It emphasizes the Hermès Kelly and Hermès Birkin bags, which have become iconic pieces and have increased in value over time.

Highlights

• 💼 Hermès Kelly: Classic example of a successful and aspirational bag with a history dating back to 1930
• 💎 Hermès Birkin: Exclusive bag created in 1984 for Jane Birkin, worth growing even faster each year on the second-hand market
• 🛍️ Other important handbags mentioned include Chanel 2.55, Louis Vuitton Speedy, Céline Luggage Tote, Longchamp Le Pliage, Dior Lady Dior, Prada Backpack, and Stella McCartney Falabella
• 📈 The prices of these bags are subject to change over time, making them great investment pieces

Key Takeaways

• High-end or luxury handbags can be a good investment due to their timeless designs and good value retention
• Hermès Kelly and Hermès Birkin are two classic examples of such bags that have increased in value over time
• Other important handbags to consider investing in include Chanel 2.55, Louis Vuitton Speedy, Céline Luggage Tote, Longchamp Le Pliage, Dior Lady Dior, Prada Backpack, and Stella McCartney Falabella

How to wear white & make it work for you ǀ Summer wardrobe ǀ Justine Leconte – Justine Leconte officiel

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YF7Ny8nV4Ao

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– Discussion on how to wear white clothing well, avoiding bridal look, choosing accessories, and mixing in other colors.

Highlights

• Finding the right shade of white for skin tone
• Avoiding a bridal look by mixing textures and materials
• Choosing non-bridal accessories
• Mixing in another color or pastel shades

Key Takeaways

• Warm whites for cool skin tones, cool whites for warm skin tones, any shade for neutral undertones.
• Introduce white-dominant pattern to break uniformity.
• There’s no need to stop wearing white after Labor Day, it’s an outdated rule.

Iconic shoes: are they worth the money? ǀ Justine Leconte – Justine Leconte officiel

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RF7geTuFs3A

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– Iconic shoes that have made a mark in history and sold exceptionally well were discussed, including Converse Chucks and Dr. Martens 1460.
– These shoes have evolved over time, from being sports shoes to lifestyle sneakers and symbols of subcultures like punk and grunge.

Highlights

• Converse Chucks: Created in 1917 for basketball, became lifestyle sneakers in the 70’s, and now have design collaborations and special editions.
• Dr. Martens 1460: Created in 1945 for comfort and solid build, gained popularity among women with health issues, postmen, and industry workers. Worn by The Who and became a symbol of punk and grunge subcultures.

Key Takeaways

• Dr. Martens – Moved production from England to Thailand in 2003, cautious of fakes due to the sole system trademark.
• Chanel Two-Tone Slingback Heels: Designed by Massaro in 1957 for elongated legs and shortened feet, still made today with a starting price of 700€.
• Ugg Boots: Born in Australia in 1978, production moved to China and Vietnam two years ago, frequently counterfeited due to lack of protection, real ones cost around 200€.
• Louboutin Red Soles: Christian Louboutin painted the sole red in 1993, pricing starts at 545€.
• McQueen Armadillo Boots: Created in 2009 for the show „Plato’s Atlantis“, Lady Gaga owns 3 pairs bought by her boyfriend at an auction in 2015 for 295,000$.

The Kim Kardashian shapewear controversy: what happened? ǀ Justine Leconte – Justine Leconte officiel

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z19GXXtUkU

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Kim Kardashian launched a shapewear line called Kimono Solution, which faced backlash due to the use of „kimono“ in the name. Many Japanese people felt it was disrespectful and insensitive to their culture’s traditions. The reaction became a wave of backlash within 24 hours, with the mayor of Kyoto writing an open letter and a petition on Change.org gaining over 137,000 signatures.

Highlights

• Kim Kardashian launched shapewear line called Kimono Solution
• Japanese people saw it as culturally insensitive
• Mayor of Kyoto wrote an open letter, petition gained 137,000 signatures
• Kim Kardashian later changed the name of her line

Key Takeaways

• The decision to trademark „kimono“ was seen as culturally insensitive and controversial.
• Kim Kardashian likely understood the potential controversy but used it as part of a marketing strategy for her shapewear line.

Where to find good quality clothes online ǀ From mid-range to luxury ǀ Justine Leconte – Justine Leconte officiel

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9yA55yvHdQ

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Justin discusses various online platforms that offer quality fashion items without fast fashion involvement. These websites include CC, My Theresa, Shopbop, Farfetchd, and Moda Operandi. Each platform offers different brands, styles, and services.

Highlights

• Websites: CC, My Theresa, Shopbop, Farfetchd, Moda Operandi
• Offers quality fashion items without fast fashion involvement
• Platforms include variety of designer and contemporary brands, men’s and women’s wear, luxury high fashion designer brands, etc.
• Some platforms offer free international shipping, pre-owned section, runway show pre-order, and more.

Key Takeaways

• CC: Features major brands such as Saint Laurent, Miu Miu, Fendi, and more with an excellent „What to Wear“ section.
• My Theresa: Known for exclusive designer collaborations and limited editions with flawless shipping in signature yellow box.
• Shopbop: Variety of designer and contemporary brands, free international shipping, extensive assortment.
• Farfetchd: Men’s and women’s wear, mix of high-end and lifestyle brands, pre-owned section, jewelry assortment.
• Moda Operandi: Luxury high fashion designer brands, trunk shows after Fashion Week, curated by Vogue editor.

These 8 iconic dresses made history! From Chanel to Lady Gaga ǀ Justine Leconte – Justine Leconte officiel

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moSEX7hqdo8

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In this text, Justin discusses iconic fashion garments and their impact on history. He highlights Chanel’s little black dress as a revolutionary design that changed Western European fashion in 1926. The dress was sleek, simple, and black – a color previously reserved for mourning or servants. The concept behind the dress made it iconic, not just the design itself, and black remains a popular fashion choice today.

Highlights

• Chanel’s little black dress changed Western European fashion in 1926
• The dress was sleek, simple, and black – a color previously reserved for mourning or servants
• The concept behind the dress made it iconic, not just the design itself
• Black remains a popular fashion choice today

Key Takeaways

• Chanel’s little black dress remains an important symbol of fashion history
• The dress was revolutionary in its simplicity and use of color
• Black continues to be a popular fashion choice due to its ability to wipe out everything else around it

Working in fashion, challenges of doing YouTube & other questions ǀ Summer Q&A ǀ Justine Leconte – Justine Leconte officiel

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LuRGXDua14

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The speaker discusses their experiences and insights on various topics such as fashion, travel, and languages. They share details about their video creation process, favorite period in history, recent travel experience, and challenges in making YouTube videos. The emphasis is on finding a balance between business, travel, and socializing.

Highlights

• Importance of prioritization and maintaining a healthy balance between solitude and interaction with others.
• Finding inspiration from unique street style during their London trip.
• Method for learning multiple languages by establishing a stable foundation in one language before moving on to another.

Key Takeaways

• The speaker’s approach to balancing business, travel, and socializing.
• Their favorite thing during their London trip was attending an embroidery course at the London Fashion School and observing the unique street style in summer.

FASHION TRENDS FALL-WINTER 2019-2020 & how to wear them ǀ Justine Leconte – Justine Leconte officiel

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQAZszRlfEc

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The text discusses various fashion trends for the upcoming winter season, including monochromatic outfits, power suits, and oversized suits & flowy wear. The key points include:

• Monochromatic outfits in bright or muted colors with a focus on comfort rather than highlighting body contours.
• Power suits gaining interest in women’s wear, no longer just for office attire.
• Trend of oversized suits & flowy wear inspired by Gucci and Chanel.
• Long, flowing coats as a trend, with historical inspirations and versatile styling options.
• Fleece fabric being used in outerwear and ready-to-wear clothes for office wardrobes.

Highlights

• Monochromatic Outfits: Bright colors & Muted tones; Boxy silhouette, comfortable, not tight fitting
• Power Suits: Interesting designs in women’s wear; No cleavage or leg exposure; Paired with flats for comfort
• Trend 1: Tailoring Category Shift; Interaction between models and clothes in tailoring category increasing
• Trend 2: Oversized Suits & Flowy Wear; Styling options: suit jacket with dress, matching pants, or opaque tights
• Trend 3: Long Flowy Coats; Comfort and drape are key features; Lapels are XXL, designed to be wrapped around the chest

Key Takeaways

• Fashion trends for winter season include monochromatic outfits, power suits, and oversized suits & flowy wear.
• Long flowing coats with historical inspirations are gaining popularity.
• Fleece fabric is being used in outerwear and ready-to-wear clothes for office wardrobes.

Capsule wardrobe: 5 tips to transition from summer to fall + free template ǀ Justine Leconte – Justine Leconte officiel

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2vsJa1MaEo

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In this transcript, Justin shares his favorite tips for transitioning from a summer wardrobe to a fall one, focusing on five key points. These include maintaining your current color palette and replacing some pieces with more autumnal colors, adding layers like sweaters and scarves, using accessories such as hats, gloves, and boots, switching out lighter fabrics for warmer ones, and introducing new colors or patterns that feel more appropriate for fall.

Highlights

• Maintain color palette and replace some pieces with autumnal colors
• Add layers like sweaters, scarves, and jackets
• Accessorize with items such as hats, gloves, and boots
• Switch out lighter fabrics for warmer ones like knits, velvet, or flannel
• Introduce new colors or patterns that feel more appropriate for fall

Key Takeaways

• Look for fabrics like cotton gabardine and licensure for in-between seasons
• Wool, especially Kashmir and merino wool, is a versatile material for varying temperatures
• For sportswear, opt for nylon or polyester as these materials are resistant and hold well
• Play with textures like crochet work that can make a garment warm but still airy
• Faux fur is comfortable, stretchy, not as warm as real fur, and more environmentally friendly than real fur

How to get everything done ǀ 22 productivity tips from an entrepreneur ǀ Justine Leconte – Justine Leconte officiel

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cC4hJL61-5E

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Justin from Skillshare shares his tips on managing time effectively despite having only 24 hours per day. He emphasizes finding a sustainable rhythm for work, scheduling everything, using tools like Gmail and Calendar for tasks and meetings, and storing long-term ideas in Trello. By following these strategies, Justin is able to maintain a good work-life balance and stay productive.

Highlights

• Justin has two master’s degrees and runs his own fashion label 👗
• He believes in optimizing everything and has developed a system for staying productive 🚀
• Main topics include managing energy levels, scheduling everything, using Gmail and Calendar for tasks and meetings, and storing long-term ideas in Trello 📅

Key Takeaways

• Use a visual app like Trello for flexibility and organization 🎭
• Utilize Evernote for quick note-taking and idea storage 💡
• Synchronize notes across devices for easy access and organization 🌐
• Control your inbox by letting emails sink instead of archiving them into subfolders 📧
• Set rules for email checking, such as checking emails only in the morning, after lunch, and before leaving work ⏰
• Be picky about events requiring traveling to different time zones due to productivity loss caused by jetlag ✈️