BEST & WORST Luxury Purchases of 2025 | What Was Actually Worth It

My best and worst purchases of 2025 , the favourites I kept reaching for, a few honest misses, and what I learnt from both. If you enjoy real-life luxury and thoughtful styling, this one’s for you 🤍

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🧥 FABRIQUE ITEMS I WORE
I'm 164cm tall or ref (normally a US 4-6 or AU 8-10 or size small) I've listed all my sizes below.

1. Erica Pony Cardigan in Merino Wool (S): https://bit.ly/49fc49p
2. Kyra Geometric Jeans in Jacquard Denim (S): https://bit.ly/4shXMxm
3. Monti Boston Bag in Oiled Waxed Top Grain Leather, Burgundy: https://bit.ly/4quitED
4. Cecilia Reversible Double Faced Coat in Wool/Cashmere (S/P) : https://bit.ly/4qtZH04
5. Carla Reversible Scarf Merino Wool Coat (XS): https://bit.ly/3YcgtVt
6. Skye Cropped Quilted Duck Down Jacket (XS): https://bit.ly/4sm9Q0I
7. Star Hand Beaded Rose Embellishment Jeans (M): https://bit.ly/490vTCw
8. Classon Detachable Scarf Wool Sweater in Merino-Cashmere (M): https://bit.ly/44LhnvL
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Other past Fabrique pieces I also wore:
Brera Convertible (6 in 1) Tote Bag Large in Dutch Calfskin and Suede: https://bit.ly/43qH3xi
Daseasa Casual Pants in Cotton, Cream (S): https://bit.ly/48s0Jna
Kaka Brown Shorts (M): https://bit.ly/49dMlOC

Jewelry Worn in Video
5 in 1 Pearl/Diamond Hoop Earrings: https://tidd.ly/47lY9ys - use code MIM15 to get 15% OFF Site-wide on top of their Black Friday Day Offers!
A % of sales will go to the Fred Hollows Foundation

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✅ BEST PURCHASES
HERMES Kelly 32S Croc Miel (exact): https://bit.ly/4qzZ6Kp
CELINE Triomphe Reversible Belt (similar): https://bit.ly/4avQ4cx or https://bit.ly/4sfPqGz or https://bit.ly/4q3ijEk
HERMES Birkin Grizzly (exact, but sz 30): https://bit.ly/3NmrPnm
IRO Suede/Shearling Boots (sl shorter): https://bit.ly/4aCizFt
BVLGARI Serpenti Forever Maxi Chain Crossbody Bag (exact, NIB): https://bit.ly/44c9or9
ROLEX GMT Master II “Sprite” (exact): https://bit.ly/49iPDQE
HONOURABLE MENTION: LOUIS VUITTON Vintage multicolour pochette (exact): https://bit.ly/4ji7JGP

❌ WORST PURCHASES
LOUIS VUITTON x TM Multicolour Belt
LV x TM Alma BB in White Multicolour
LV x TM Micro Alma Charm in White Multicolor
HONOURABLE MENTION: LOEWE Dark Green Shirt

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(Worn in video) REGINA PRO Water-Repellent Ankle Boots (Caramel & Choco, sz 38): https://bit.ly/3X9xH5k (as worn by Oprah Winfrey)
removable Knitted Sleeve Leg Warmers (Chocolate): https://bit.ly/3XLwTUo (makes it a knee high boot)

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