If that was the case, then why do famous design houses have to davka stick their name promently in front of a product and dare to charged $1,000.00. If you want to feel good and boost your ego by sporting a thousand dollar pocketbook, kol hakavod.
I for one, don’t need a sharp bag to make me look stylish. I am happy running around in my $20.00 bag from Avon. It has nothing to do about being jealous about what others have. I don’t go around thinking, “oh, I wish I could have that pocketbook or shoes”
About Jewelry, that needs to paled down as well. We are so use to living in the States, where we don’t have to worry about necklaces being ripped off ones neck. In Latin America, even if you were costume jewelry, you are asking for trouble.