Why 10 Luxury Clothes and Accessories Are So Expensive | So Expensive Marathon | Business Insider

It's no secret that luxury clothing and accessories command a high price tag, but the reasons for why fashion items have a high cost can vary. For something like Stetson cowboy hats, it can be a combination of choice materials plus the cultural significance of the brand with celebrity endorsements like Beyonce and Dua Lipa. For others, brands create a business strategy based on limited supply and rarity, like Supreme drops and the Air Jordan resale market. Still other luxury prices boil down to the time-intensive methods used to create something like a single pair of Momotaro denim pants in Kojima, Japan. We take a journey across the globe to see how some of the most expensive luxury fashion items are made, and why they're so expensive. 0:00 - Intro :36 - Why Japanese Denim is So Expensive 11:33 - Why Stetson Cowboy Hats Are So Expensive 18:06 - Why South Sea Pearls Are So Expensive 27:24 - Why Cuban Link Chains Are So Expensive 34:42 - Why Bespoke Dress Shoes Are So Expensive 42:52 - Why Chiso Kimonos Are So Expensive 54:48 - Why Supreme Is So Expensive 1:01:49 - Why Nike Air Jordans Are So Expensive 1:09:27 - Why Doc Martens Are So Expensive 1:16:08 - Why Birkin Bags Are So Expensive MORE SO EXPENSIVE VIDEOS: 12 Jobs That Take A Lifetime To Master | So Expensive | Insider Business    • 12 Jobs That Take A Lifetime To Master | S...   Why Patan Patola Saris Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Insider Business    • Why Patan Patola Saris Are So Expensive | ...   10 Of The World’s Priciest Arts And Art Supplies | So Expensive | Insider Business    • 10 Of The World’s Priciest Arts And Art Su...   ------------------------------------------------------ #LuxuryClothes #SoExpensive #InsiderBusiness Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: https://www.businessinsider.com Insider Business on Facebook:   / businessinsider   Insider Business on Instagram:   / insiderbusiness   Insider Business on Twitter:   / businessinsider   Insider Business on Snapchat:   / 5319643143   Insider Business on TikTok:   / businessinsider   Why 10 Luxury Clothes and Accessories Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Insider Business