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		akersten 30 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: iPhone Pocket No one can convince me a $229 sock to hold your phone is comprehensible to the average person, nerd brain be damned

jitl 30 days ago [–]

my conclusion is that designer fashion is not for average people

see also apple watch hermes $500 watch straps (https://www.apple.com/shop/watch/bands/apple-watch-herm%C3%A...)

or (non-apple) LV purses, $5000+ https://us.louisvuitton.com/eng-us/women/handbags/all-handba...

or LV phone strap, "Contact Us" https://eu.louisvuitton.com/eng-e1/products/monogram-phone-s...

andoando 30 days ago | | [–]

These are normal items, just expensive

hu3 30 days ago | | [–]

it's just status symbol

some rich people like it

some rich people think it's dumb and targeted at those with ego issues

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