Do you care about name brand fashion?

[nellanella]

Like Nike, Adidas, Louis V-something, Balenciaga, some obscure expensive Japanese brand, etc.

Can you also share why you do/don't?


Bonus question: Do you buy/use fake name brand fashion? Do you care that they're fake?

[BunnieBealla]

Messaggio originale di Coeur de Bouddha:

Messaggio originale di BunnieBealla:

what world are we living in where if you don't want to drop 300 on a pair of branded shoes you are just poor lmfao uwu

A world where every child aged 11 or over has a mobile phone worth anywhere between 200-5000

that's not a flex uwu

[Vinz Clortho]

Messaggio originale di BunnieBealla:

Messaggio originale di Coeur de Bouddha:

A world where every child aged 11 or over has a mobile phone worth anywhere between 200-5000

that's not a flex uwu

In my world a flex is something that comes out of the back of your TV and has a plug on the end.

[Shiro♌]

Messaggio originale di Arvaos:

Messaggio originale di Shiro♌:

I do care about the quality of the product; If it happens to be expensive already, I don't mind paying some extra for a better looking clothes, and that's usually regardless of the brand.

My girlfriend had a pair of Versace glasses and they lasted 5 years.

It goes to show branded gear is quality gear.

That's nice to hear, but some products that may appear to be the same may be of a lower quality, so doing some research beforehand is always recommended.
From my experiences, the branded stuff is usually of a numerous times lower lifespan, but higher quality.. With some exceptions there'n'there.

[Alliesaurus]

Messaggio originale di Vox:

Messaggio originale di OG Big NoyZ:

Wouldn't they be much poorer without the work opportunity provided to them?

No I mean, these premium brands are in poorer countries because it's cheaper for the company and they exploit cheap labour, whilst selling their branded stuff at a very high cost.

The poorer countries would be even worse off if these companies didn't provide work opportunities like they do, so as long as ma shoes pass QC well, a don't care if these brands use poor countries to make ma shoes, they get paid for their work.

[Z i o ⚡]

No, I actually avoid it. If the brands I do buy become more popular I'll still stick with them.

[Grendalcat]

Nope, never did. Comfort first, value second.

[Apollo702]

No, never!

I buy clothes to look good.

I never pay extra to advertise for someone else. If they want ad space they can pay up!

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Messaggio originale di Cosa Nostra:

Messaggio originale di For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge:

I buy Nike because the are more comfortable then any shoe under 100 dollars.

Nike made my ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ toe nail pop off...

I rather stick with hiking boots compared to those pieces of ♥♥♥♥!

Maybe clip your nails and that wouldn't happen. Never had a problem with Nike. I buy a pair of Nike and they last me a few years. I bought cheap 75 dollar shoes and they fell apart the first time i stepped in a small puddle.

[Electric Cupcake]

Only if there's practical utilitarian use.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHROhpTXssY

I'd take Duluth Trading Company cargo pants over Levis any day. And I would have no respect for a girl who wants a zillion-dollar handbag instead of a solid Swissgear backpack.

[Acetyl]

No. I avoid and actually exclude to the extent possible, clothing with symbols or text of any kind.

[Electric Cupcake]

That said, I've always admired Rarity.

Despite me having no interest in fashion or society, her obvious passion for her work is commendable. She's clearly Mitth'raw'nuruodo's favorite pony.

[Hairy Hands Harry]

No. I have no desire to wear something with a logo and be a walking advertisement. And a cheap shirt is not much different than an expensive designer one. Remember the very expensive all white T-shirt scam?

[Apollo702]

Plus I almost exclusively wear stunning solids- often times with sheen. The blacks and whites then are contrast against the colors.

Logos and writing are just going to ruin that effect.

[Masque]

Messaggio originale di Hairy Harry:

No. I have no desire to wear something with a logo and be a walking advertisement. And a cheap shirt is not much different than an expensive designer one. Remember the very expensive all white T-shirt scam?

Usually the only visible logos are on my shoes, which I don't buy because of the brand, but because they're good and on sale. This year it's Sketchers and Avias. I've never worn Nikes or Adidas.

I also wear shirts sometimes with businesses on them, but only because I have them from either working at those businesses (restaurants, even ones that don't exist any more) or because friends and family own those businesses (also restaurants, and contractors, and makers of specialty culinary sauces, in the case of one relative).

And my Red Sox. I do have hats, and a couple of T-shirts.

But, like Apollo702, most of what I wear is solid colors.

[metamec]

Messaggio originale di Arvaos:

My girlfriend had a pair of Versace glasses and they lasted 5 years.

It goes to show branded gear is quality gear.

I'm not sure 5 years is remarkable for glasses, but designer frames are certainly more likely to last longer than the dirt cheap 'generic' brands because the materials will be better.

When people compare branded and 'generic' frames, they are often pitting designers against some of the cheapest options available at the optician. Even the generic 150€ frames that people buy are often worth half that because they usually subsidise a 'free' or 'heavily discounted' second pair of glasses.

There are so many expensive, durable, generic brands available when selecting frames, but why bother if a designer pair only costs 50€ more and look so much better?