is buying designer clothing a waste of money?

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Reply 40

Kravence

Original post by Cecelia Tallice

Whereby an Indian workforce has been exploited to achieve the end product at such a small price.

Because label brands don't do the exact same thing lmao what a joke

Reply 41

tehforum

Original post by study beats

ok primark peasant

John Smedley, Givenchy is what I usually wear.

Reply 42

Hirsty97

£37 for an Armani polo isn't much it's a steal

No I don't think it's a waste of money I love my Versace clothing more than anything else I could find

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Reply 43

study beats

Original post by Hirsty97

£37 for an Armani polo isn't much it's a steal

i saw it on offer mate, i quickly grabbed it

good choice i suppose ?

Reply 44

Profesh

Fit, style and quality, in that order: label only insofar as it signifies the above.

With the exception of hip-hop subculture, where ostentatiousness is venerated and audacity considered tantamount to virtue, visible branding on garments simply advertises the designer's ego and the wearer's insecurity in more or less equal measure.

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Reply 45

HappinessIsKey

Original post by usualsuspects

At that low price it probably wasn't good so it was a waste of money. Armani has different collections and some are **** (in my opinion).

I only buy designer clothes. Most of my friends would be very uneasy talking with someone wearing primark. Unless, as you say, it doesn't look from Primark (cheap etc.), which I doubt.

I'm sorry, but wtaf. You would feel uncomfortable talking to someone because they decided to save money or couldn't afford to buy expensive clothing or smply prefered Primark's clothes? Really, how? Why? Why on Earth should someone's clothing brand choice play any role?

Reply 46

Profesh

Original post by study beats

i know you could but i still wanted ea7

So: not Armani, then. Don't forget to wear it while collecting your equally third-rate 'Computing Studies' degree.

Reply 47

study beats

Original post by Profesh

So: not Armani, then. Don't forget to wear it while collecting your equally third-rate 'Computing Studies' degree.

ea7 is armani you deluded ****

i might get a third rate computing degree, but i am glad i am not a moron like you

Reply 48

Cecelia Tallice

Original post by Kravence

Because label brands don't do the exact same thing lmao what a joke

Haha take it you've never bought anything exactly designer. Because if you ever buy anything Armani, Prada or Versace... Take a look at the label, its unlikely to say "made in Taiwan". Most Ralph Lauren merchandise is made in England.

Reply 49

Meany Pie

Original post by Cecelia Tallice

Afterall wearing designer brands has got to be better than wearing cheap Primark tat. Whereby an Indian workforce has been exploited to achieve the end product at such a small price.

They all use sweatshops around the world, it is just the designer brands prefer using former soviet union sweatshops so they can put "Made in Europe" on theirs.

Reply 50

Kravence

Original post by Cecelia Tallice

Actually, you'll find that Armani, Prada, D&G etc. manufacture products in china and other parts of Asia. You're naive if you genuinely believe they create everything Europe/USA. They would barely make any profit.
The items you see with the label 'made in Italy' was likely imported over from Asia without it being completed for it to be finished in Italy so it can legally state in was done there to fool sheep like yourself

Reply 51

crosssafley

If u don't get branded clothing how will u show ur fellow scum in the estate how much benefits u get?

Reply 52

Meany Pie

Original post by Cecelia Tallice

Most Ralph Lauren merchandise is made in England.

So why is it that the Ralph Lauren shirt I am wearing which was purchased in England says "Made in Philippines" on the label?

Reply 53

Kraggor

I never buy expensive clothes but doesn't stop other people getting me them as gifts :teehee:

Reply 54

Fadel

I haven't seen any mainstream designer brands made in European countries. I have a hoodie and a raincoat that are not branded and aren't as expensive, without the fancy logos and labeling but they're made in Germany.

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Reply 55

jkls92

Original post by Kravence

If I recall correctly about 30% of the process must me made in the country for it to be labelled "Made in Italy". I know (from people in the industry) about some high fashion, traditional, high-quality Italian pieces being made in Africa. This specific case is one of the best regarded "made in Italy" brand and piece of cloth. As for other things, such as suits and coats, even if they make them in Italy they still employ only Chinese overworked slaves.

Reply 56

jkls92

£37 for a designer polo is really nothing. They usually cost more.

Reply 57

jkls92

Original post by Cecelia Tallice

I'm sorry to prove you wrong because I support designer (=good) clothing, but:
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I can assure you that all the rest of my ralph pieces are made in China, Vietnam and Indonesia as well, apart from suits, scarves and ties, which, as well as the Armani ones, are labelled "Made in Italy".

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Luxury brands are very overrated imo.

£37 is actually nothing. Look on Mr Porter and you will see plain cotton T Shirts for £200. Ridiculous.

I don't respect people who buy clothing simply because of brand or logo. I see plenty of young men who dress like pimps.

Having said that I'm not gonna pretend Primark is my favourite place to buy clothes. Obviously buying designer gear is more original and interesting.

My favourite brand is probably Scotch and Soda - a Dutch brand. Not exactly cheap but they do have very generous end of season sales. It tends to fit me perfectly and has absolutely no visible logos (yuck).