Are you a label whore?
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Original post by Cicerao
Why would I need to make myself feel better? My clothes are cheap for sure, but they're damn cute. <3
Why so defensive? I may own some cheap-ass ****, but on the positive side my ego doesn't rely on having expensive yet generic-looking clothing.
Why so defensive? I may own some cheap-ass ****, but on the positive side my ego doesn't rely on having expensive yet generic-looking clothing.
Kay. As I've seen many times people who buy cheap clothing always bring it back on those who buy labelled that they buy it for ego or to make themselves feel better.
Good night.
Oh god, there is one group of pseudo-rahs at my school who wear Jack Wills everything. But at least their stuff looks nicer than the group who are obsessed with Primark.
I don't think buying clothes from certain stores is bad, it's just a bit pathetic to wear it all at once to show you have the money and it looks ridiculous.
And what is a previous poster going on about? £160 for an RL polo? If you buy directly from the website, it's about £60-£100, and if you go to the store, it's even cheaper because their sales are like 75% off.
I don't think buying clothes from certain stores is bad, it's just a bit pathetic to wear it all at once to show you have the money and it looks ridiculous.
And what is a previous poster going on about? £160 for an RL polo? If you buy directly from the website, it's about £60-£100, and if you go to the store, it's even cheaper because their sales are like 75% off.
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Original post by Cicerao
Lol @ the prices, £160 for this plain white polo shirt.
It's called being ripped-off, son.
It's called being ripped-off, son.
Why did you add son to the end of that? I now automatically think your a ****er.
Original post by maskofsanity
You're also ignoring the other half of my post - the fit. Ralph Lauren polos do not have the same cut as other non-brand clothes, and fit perfectly.
You're also ignoring the other half of my post - the fit. Ralph Lauren polos do not have the same cut as other non-brand clothes, and fit perfectly.
QFT. i mean lacoste has 8 type of fittings, and ralph lauren has their custom fit (and the slim custom fit) and their classic fit, but yeah they make good clothes. you do pay for quality.
Original post by Cicerao
Lol @ the prices, £160 for this plain white polo shirt.
It's called being ripped-off, son.
It's called being ripped-off, son.
He's got one hell of an hourglass figure...
Photoshop, methinks
I am. Quite frankly, I'd rather die than wear fake 'Ugg' boots. I like DKNY handbags and MAC make up. If my cushty saturday job supports this- then that's completely up to me.
Mind you, when I'm at uni next year- I'll be so poor, you'll see me scouring the sale section at Primark...
Mind you, when I'm at uni next year- I'll be so poor, you'll see me scouring the sale section at Primark...
I'm not really a label whore and most of the time I do wear unbranded items. But if its something that is going to be a staple piece or want something of a better quality then I will by labelled clothing 
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It really annoys me when you buy something and two weeks later its falling apart.
. It really annoys me when you buy something and two weeks later its falling apart.
Original post by tazarooni89
Where are people getting the idea that labelled clothes are somehow "better quality" or that they "last longer"?
A Gucci shirt isn't actually made by Gucci. It just has their logo on it as a result of branding and licensing agreements between Gucci and the actual manufacturer. (which probably produces a whole load of unlabelled clothes too). The clothes probably don't even look like anything Gucci has designed. It's basically got nothing to do with Gucci, apart from the fact that they've just had their label stuck on it somewhere.
It's like "Victoria Beckham Perfume". Victoria Beckham didn't personally sit in a chemistry lab experimenting with aromatic compounds to bring out the nicest smelling substance known to man. Scientists working for some chemical company did that. The only thing Victoria Beckham did was agree for her name to be written on the bottle, in return for a share of the profits.
The stuff that the designer actually designs themselves are extremely innovative clothes that you wouldn't see anybody wearing on the streets (unless they're some famous catwalk model, or Lady Gaga, or Gok Wan or something). Fashion design is like art - the whole point is that it's new and unique (and has probably not penetrated mainstream society yet). Mass production of ordinary T-shirts and actual fashion design are two completely separate things.
A Gucci shirt isn't actually made by Gucci. It just has their logo on it as a result of branding and licensing agreements between Gucci and the actual manufacturer. (which probably produces a whole load of unlabelled clothes too). The clothes probably don't even look like anything Gucci has designed. It's basically got nothing to do with Gucci, apart from the fact that they've just had their label stuck on it somewhere.
It's like "Victoria Beckham Perfume". Victoria Beckham didn't personally sit in a chemistry lab experimenting with aromatic compounds to bring out the nicest smelling substance known to man. Scientists working for some chemical company did that. The only thing Victoria Beckham did was agree for her name to be written on the bottle, in return for a share of the profits.
The stuff that the designer actually designs themselves are extremely innovative clothes that you wouldn't see anybody wearing on the streets (unless they're some famous catwalk model, or Lady Gaga, or Gok Wan or something). Fashion design is like art - the whole point is that it's new and unique (and has probably not penetrated mainstream society yet). Mass production of ordinary T-shirts and actual fashion design are two completely separate things.
I agree with what you're saying kind of. Topshop and Primark have similar quality. However in my experience I have found that my designer clothes are better quality and last longer than my cheaper clothes. I guess you've just got to be precise in what you buy and not get blinded by the label but actually look at the quality.
Have you ever put on a £1,500 dress from D&G? Because I have. It's amazing quality. Looks absolutely stunning, and great detail. Something that could last a good few years. Maybe even longer.
Original post by Fuzzed_Out
Why did you add son to the end of that? I now automatically think you're a ****er.
I am a ****er.
Original post by yahyahyahs
And what is a previous poster going on about? £160 for an RL polo? If you buy directly from the website, it's about £60-£100, and if you go to the store, it's even cheaper because their sales are like 75% off.
Oh, I'm sure it is "about £60-£100." But since this plain-white polo shirt costs £160 directly from the website, (£170 with P&P) what are you going on about? It takes all of 2 seconds to look to not look stupid, you know.
Nope, not at all, and I hate people who are. So many kids in my school walk around with their ugly £160 coats with SUPERDRY shamelessly branded all over it, or their £70 JACK WILLS hoody... I mean get real. While I agree that quality increases with price, it's not a massive difference, and certainly not enough to warrant such a massive increase in price. In terms of quality, there is very little that separates Next, Topman, Burton from Superdry, Abercrombie and Fitch, Hollister etc. "Better quality" is an awful excuse, a shirt that lasts twice as long, but costs 5 times as much... that doesn't make sense.
I guarantee if Superdry stopped selling t-shirts with their logo emblazoned on the front, sales would drop 10fold.
I guarantee if Superdry stopped selling t-shirts with their logo emblazoned on the front, sales would drop 10fold.
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Original post by Summergirl.x
I agree with what you're saying kind of. Topshop and Primark have similar quality. However in my experience I have found that my designer clothes are better quality and last longer than my cheaper clothes. I guess you've just got to be precise in what you buy and not get blinded by the label but actually look at the quality.
Have you ever put on a £1,500 dress from D&G? Because I have. It's amazing quality. Looks absolutely stunning, and great detail. Something that could last a good few years. Maybe even longer.
Have you ever put on a £1,500 dress from D&G? Because I have. It's amazing quality. Looks absolutely stunning, and great detail. Something that could last a good few years. Maybe even longer.
"Better quality"- couldn't that be just because the marketing teams at these companies are doing their job right? I'm not saying that the clothes are definitely not of a better quality, just that your opinion of them will be inflated by advertising.
"Last longer"- Because you wear them less?
Remember many of these top clothes companies are only involved in branding, and they know that some airbrushed photos and pseudo-pornographic advertising campaigns are the best way to improve people's perception of their clothes.
It'd be nice if there was a study done on this to examine how much a brand affects our perception of quality. It'd be interesting.
No, but every time I buy something that is a bit expensive I cherish it more and try not to ruin it, especially when it comes to shoes specifically boots... I love boots.. but yeah no, I can buy three times as much for the same price.. better quality and quantity 
I like to wear clothes of some specific designer brands, purely because through experience I trust their quality and the materials they use are usually always fantastic.
However, I HATE anything that actually has the label/logo showing on the piece of clothing itself. Don't like that at all, maybe if it's something really small (like no bigger than a postage stamp).
However, I HATE anything that actually has the label/logo showing on the piece of clothing itself. Don't like that at all, maybe if it's something really small (like no bigger than a postage stamp).
Yeah, I'd say I am. I have brand loyalty I guess. I only use branded cosmetics like MAC and Chanel, because in my experience they are much better quality than lower-end cosmetics.
Clothing wise, I'm falling in love with independent designers that only have a handful of boutiques/stockists - Mostly for the fact that I like to look different to everyone else, so going for designer means I'm less likely to see someone else in my peer group wearing something similar to me.
I have found that designer items are of a higher quality fabric, cut and fit than their high street counterparts. Though, saying that, I've also tried on some awful high-end clothing - most of Vivienne Westwood's clothes don't fit me... so it's not always 'higher end = best fit'....
Clothing wise, I'm falling in love with independent designers that only have a handful of boutiques/stockists - Mostly for the fact that I like to look different to everyone else, so going for designer means I'm less likely to see someone else in my peer group wearing something similar to me.
I have found that designer items are of a higher quality fabric, cut and fit than their high street counterparts. Though, saying that, I've also tried on some awful high-end clothing - most of Vivienne Westwood's clothes don't fit me... so it's not always 'higher end = best fit'....
I'm not sure why this has become such a heated debate? No I don't really do designer myself but if someone else wants to then that's their choice. As long as we're both happy, comfortable and like how our clothes look who really cares which of us spent more?
When I clothes shop I buy things because I like them, they fit me well and they are priced in line with their quality. If I'm buying a Primark dress I expect it to be cheap and I don't complain when it doesn't last long. If I'm buying a dress from Lipsy I know I'll pay more but I therefore expect better fabric and longer lasting.
90% of the time I buy from the Primark end of the scale because I'd rather spend my money on other things but there are times when it pays off to pay more.
When I clothes shop I buy things because I like them, they fit me well and they are priced in line with their quality. If I'm buying a Primark dress I expect it to be cheap and I don't complain when it doesn't last long. If I'm buying a dress from Lipsy I know I'll pay more but I therefore expect better fabric and longer lasting.
90% of the time I buy from the Primark end of the scale because I'd rather spend my money on other things but there are times when it pays off to pay more.
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