Samantha Carlson

Samantha Carlson

Samantha is the Editorial Director for Democratic Luxe. She has a Master's Degree in Journalism from New York University and worked five years as a journalist as various publications in the US. Samantha loves luxury fashion, especially the brands that sticks out. Samantha has been following the trend of democratizing the luxury fashion industry for the past 3 years. She's an expert when it comes to online shopping, finding deals of quality and brand reputation.

Is Nike a Luxury Brand?

As the Editorial Director of Democratic Luxe, a publication that focuses on the democratization of luxury fashion, I am often asked whether certain brands should be considered luxury or not. One brand that seems to cause some confusion is Nike.…

Is M.Gemi a Luxury Brand?

The M.Gemi brand is an Italian luxury shoe company; it was started by Cheryl Kaplan, Ben Fischman, and Maria Gangemi. It is an Italian luxury shoe brand fast gaining popularity among fashion enthusiasts today. However, while the brand targets the…

Is Loewe a Luxury Brand?

The Loewe brand is a Spanish luxury fashion company established by a group of Spanish leather craftspeople in 1846. The brand is not only a luxury label with a good heritage; it also belongs to the LVMH Group. The LVMH…

Is Arc’teryx Made in China?

Arc’teryx is a Canadian luxury apparel company headquartered in North Vancouver and specializes in outdoor apparel and equipment. The outdoor apparel company manufactures many of its products in Canada, but it also manufactures some in China. The brand’s presence in…

Is Golden Goose a Luxury Brand?

Golden Goose is an Italian luxury fashion company with origins in Venice, Italy. The Golden Goose brand is still pretty new to the fashion industry, founded only twenty-two years ago. Founded in 2010, Golden Goose majorly produces handmade leather sneakers,…

Is Agent Provocateur a Luxury Brand?

Agent Provocateur is a luxury lingerie brand known for its provocative attitude, exquisite fabrics, exceptional lingerie designs, and playfulness. The brand is also known for its belief in empowering women and breaking out of the status quo. It pushes boundaries…

Gucci vs. Chanel: Which brand is better?

Gucci and Chanel are two top players in the fashion industry; they are two of the most popular luxury brands. Both brands are known for their high-end, expensive bags and accessories, among other high-quality fashion items. It may be tough…