I like the way you’ve framed your argument for “not-real gold”. I’ve been thinking about it a lot and didn’t know anyone else’s mind was pondering the same topic. I agree (on a fashion level), shine doesn’t have to last forever to be real. But economically speaking, why would anyone spend 200$+ for gold plated when they can spend a similar amount on real gold. You can get real gold hoops that shine for real AND last forever (assuming one doesn’t lose them) for €50-€100. I stopped buying gold plated when I did the math and realised how much I had spent on buying jewellery that soon had to be thrown away and new ones to be bought. For that money I could have bought something that didn’t fade. I think the message “do you and do whatever makes you feel good” an important one for women. But it’s one that we already hear a lot. Maybe women also need to hear more about how to navigate the sweet spot of treating themselves while investing in themselves. Wouldn’t hurt to go a little bit against the fast fashion flow and stack our necklaces little by little. This month it can be just one, but with patience soon it can be a whole stack of them.
I like the way you’ve framed your argument for “not-real gold”. I’ve been thinking about it a lot and didn’t know anyone else’s mind was pondering the same topic. I agree (on a fashion level), shine doesn’t have to last forever to be real. But economically speaking, why would anyone spend 200$+ for gold plated when they can spend a similar amount on real gold. You can get real gold hoops that shine for real AND last forever (assuming one doesn’t lose them) for €50-€100. I stopped buying gold plated when I did the math and realised how much I had spent on buying jewellery that soon had to be thrown away and new ones to be bought. For that money I could have bought something that didn’t fade. I think the message “do you and do whatever makes you feel good” an important one for women. But it’s one that we already hear a lot. Maybe women also need to hear more about how to navigate the sweet spot of treating themselves while investing in themselves. Wouldn’t hurt to go a little bit against the fast fashion flow and stack our necklaces little by little. This month it can be just one, but with patience soon it can be a whole stack of them.