Designer clothing

elmarko · 8 Dec 2011 at 10:44

Hmm,

Depends on how much money I've got a the time & what mood I'm in.

Lean towards the pri-mark style cheapness - but mrs drags me to nicer shops to get clothes (as much as it pains me).

If I had my own way totally, cheapo all the day - because that £300 on a new outfit could be £100 & £200 towards some new tech.

JDMaverick · 8 Dec 2011 at 10:49

I buy expensive clothes, but it's hardly every week. A decent pair of jeans will stay with me for over a year or more.

As others have said, quality speaks for itself and typically lasts longer.

Wolfe777 · 8 Dec 2011 at 11:03

Regardless of cost, anything with a large logo makes you look like a total tool.

And that applies to absolutely anyone, no matter what age or social standing.

Small discreet logos are Ok, but anything like a giant 'Superdry' logo instantly classifies you as a fashion victim. Abercrombie and Fitch = giant douche.

By all means pay for designer quality, do not pay to splash brand names all around your person.

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daz · 8 Dec 2011 at 11:06

How about a nice jumper?
http://www.mrporter.com/product/167182

Ascendancy · 8 Dec 2011 at 11:11

I've never been one for the whole brands thing. I just tend to buy jeans from Primark that last me for ~6 months before needing to be replaced.

Only things I tend to pay good money for are footwear items.

peterattheboro · 8 Dec 2011 at 11:21

I had a couple of Evisu tees that faded after a couple of washes. I do tend to wear some harder wearing stuff like A&F and I prefer Levis jeans. Also own a Prada raincoat that I got cheap on eBay. That's about it for my designer gear. In the winter months I'll tend to be wearing stuff from Go Outdoors.

Primark is great for socks and boxies

Wolfe777 said:
Small discreet logos are Ok, but anything like a giant 'Superdry' logo instantly classifies you as a fashion victim.

Agree with that. All the stuff I own has discreet logos. I absolutely cannot stand the Henley's jeans and brand because of this.

SuperTronNarwhal · 8 Dec 2011 at 11:23

I tend to buy Designer clothes that are american, i cant stand UK one its this stupid Oxford art student kinda look, Non of which suite me!

Bunka · 8 Dec 2011 at 11:23

Ascendancy said:
I've never been one for the whole brands thing. I just tend to buy jeans from Primark that last me for ~6 months before needing to be replaced.

Only things I tend to pay good money for are footwear items.

6 months?! Fair enough if you're just buying t-shirts, but if you're buying something like a coat, you should really be spending a few hundred quid. That way it'll be warmer, wont look like **** and will last you for years, literally.

bhavv · 8 Dec 2011 at 11:23

daz said:
How about a nice jumper?
http://www.mrporter.com/product/167182

Sorry, but anyone that would pay that much for that sweater is a piece of cancerous groin rot.

Nitefly · 8 Dec 2011 at 11:27

daz said:
How about a nice jumper?
http://www.mrporter.com/product/167182

That is absolutely ridiculous.

I got one of these jumpers from House of Fraser this week - was £30 in-store but £25 online. I actually had the exact same jumper before... until my mother nuked it in the tumble drier *fume*

Love the colour

peterattheboro · 8 Dec 2011 at 11:31

bhavv said:
Sorry, but anyone that would pay that much for that sweater is a piece of cancerous groin rot.

Why?

Clearly clothing at this price is targetted at people with a ****ton load more money than you have like footballers. What do you want them to spend their own money on? 2 for £20 at Topman?

Liquiduk · 8 Dec 2011 at 11:33

I like my fashion clothing, it makes me feel good. And I will spend the money on it so in a sense it shows insecurity but in another sense I have the money to spend

BOOM.

mrk · 8 Dec 2011 at 11:37

All designer clothes differ in size and variation so different brands will fit different people differently.

I don't care about the brand, as long as it is comfortable, looks decent, is competetively priced for casual wear and actually fits properly then I'll buy it. Jeans are always boot cut though.

Nitefly · 8 Dec 2011 at 11:39

mrk said:
I don't care about the brand, as long as it is comfortable, looks decent, is competetively priced for casual wear and actually fits properly then I'll buy it.

You were doing well.

Jeans are always boot cut though.

But you fumbled on the last hurdle

neil_g · 8 Dec 2011 at 11:42

i hate spending money on clothes, i guess thats a throwback from working for a clothing brand/retailer and knowing how much this stuff actually costs to make.

redeye_uk · 8 Dec 2011 at 11:42

peterattheboro said:
I had a couple of Evisu tees that faded after a couple of washes.

You need to wash them at 30 degrees otherwise they will fade. If they have embroidery on them then probably best to dry clean only.

Too much love for Diesel jeans in here. I find they have too high a crotch. i.e. A little too italian for my liking.

Always been a fan of g-star jeans myself. The african cotton makes for some really soft and comfy jeans

mtrent10202 · 8 Dec 2011 at 11:46

I do like Ralph Lauren. Only ever buy from the factory outlets though. You can pick up some bargains!

Nitefly · 8 Dec 2011 at 11:46

mtrent10202 said:
I do like Ralph Lauren. Only ever buy from the factory outlets though. You can pick up some bargains!

Not the abomination I posted on the first page though, surely?

MoNkeE · 8 Dec 2011 at 11:46

Bootcut? I just wear slim fit jeans tucked in to my boots. Such a ponce :cool:

*Note: Slim fit, not skinny jeans. My legs are far too big to get away with skinny jeans

mrk · 8 Dec 2011 at 11:48

Nitefly said:
You were doing well.

But you fumbled on the last hurdle

Haters gonna hate!

Boot cut, as in modern style, not the 70s flares LOL! I assume people automatically imagine the latter when someone says boot cut.

Modern boot cuts cover half your shoe/sneakers and looks pretty cool tbh instead of the tip going to the top of the shoes and giving the impression of clown feet

Imagine Steve Jobs' jeans, that's the kind I'm on about that looks weird!