Comments on: Labels Aren’t Everything – How to Break the Brand Name Obsession

By: Muffy

Muffy — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 07:24:54 +0000

If I think it looks good, I will buy it. I don’t care if it costs 10.00 dollars or 100 dollars. If I like, it I will buy it. I have mine own unique style, I don’t wanna look like the other chicks.

By: Karen

Karen — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:21:52 +0000

I will not buy anything that has their logo written all over it…example: Aeropostale…I was at Marshalls the other day and seen a hoodie that I loved but it had “Billabong” written real big across the front so I didn’t get it. I am not a walking advertisement….

By: Sasha

Sasha — Wed, 27 May 2009 16:43:35 +0000

i love designer clothes, but I’m not that rich, and I believe our clothes should also correspond to our social status. I hardly imagine myself driving a middle class car in designer shoes for $500. But the problem is that I care a lot about quality, and I hate synthetic materials, and I’m really into classic style (dress pants, pencil skirts, classic black dresses, shirts, high heels) and there aren’t that many stores that have clothes made of natural fabric and of moderate price (except cotton, i hate it. i hate it when my pants or sweater are stretched. i’m a horrible pedant and perfectionist also) i love Banana Republic the most. also Ralph Lauren and J-Crew (for more casual look). I would really appreciate it if you name any other stores that have good and classic(!) clothes. strictly classic. street style reminds me of my terrible years in high school and makes me feel like a slob.

By: wendy

wendy — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 20:40:18 +0000

I agree. Never buy something or not because it is a certain brand. Buy what flatters you and makes you happy. When I was in high school it was like a red carpet every dress down day( I went to a private school). People would ask what brand you were wearing and where you got it at. Well as I grow up and currently in college, it does not matter anymore. It is great to mix low and high end things. I will never want to be a free ad for the brand, they didn’t pay me. Wear things because you want and never incorporate to much of something. I am from New York but go to school In NJ. I can tell you that “good brands” are different for women in both states. In nyc, women are more likely to have Chanel and brands like that. In NJ, it is all about Juicy, lol. Not hating on Jersey but fashion in NYC is the best in the world! My aunt use to make my cousins buy the clothe they want then make copies with her own take of the same piece. That too me is cool.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 21:50:48 +0000

Great post! I couldn’t agree more! I always tell people wear what you love, can afford, flatters your body, and what represents who you are. That’s all that really matters. So many people think labels define who they are but its just a name. Once again great article and keep up the good work!

By: piggy

piggy — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:03:26 +0000

yes its a bit annoying how some people don’t really know how to put together an outfit based on what they like, but more whats on the model of hollister or abercrombie you know -_- and they look at someone whos wearing a creative outfit like GAWK at them.
but then again! i just love H&M and i tend to buy …lots of clothes from them…….but i wonder if i would buy from other stores if they made the exact same thing.
but my excuse is that h&m carry great sizes and if other stores made the exact same or similar piece, it wouldn’t fit as well!? i honestly don’t know if i’m obsessed w/h&m. i really think i buy from h&m based on their style. =)
but i also thrift w/o looking at labels and shop at other stores…
but i have a bias for h&m i would say….o_O i live in a small town and i have to go out of town for good stores

By: Maria

Maria — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:52:52 +0000

love your article! i agree with you. But in my country, it’s so hard to find high-quality clothes! I have no choice but to shop by brand that is distinguished for its comfortable wear and high quality (and still affordable).

By: myvogue

myvogue — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:13:49 +0000

Very nice article, I agree on 100%. I have never cared about labels or designers. The only two things I look when I buy something is how well it fits my style and the price. I came to USA from Eastern Europe an year ago. And there you can’t buy designer’s apparel, because first there isn’t many and second – it’s crazy expensive. So I buy clothes that are nothing special, but look nice. When I came here I was so surprised how many compliments I was getting all the time for my style and the clothes I wear, even people were stopping me on the street to ask me where did I buy this purse or these boots from. I even thought about opening a store here with clothes bought from there. So seriously – label is not important at all as long as you have your style and know how to match clothes, accessories and shoes.
Another thing I feel sorry about are the kids at school – I heard stories how some kids are ignored because they don’t wear labels and how their parents are suffering as they can’t afford to pay $3000 for a dress for the next school party. That’s awful….I don’t think I want to grow my kids in America…

By: VP

VP — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:42:22 +0000

I’ll admit that I am a bit of a recovering label addict. Now, I don’t mind buying designer stuff that is quality and will last (i.e. cashmere Juicy, J Brand’s that fit just right), but I refuse to be a label fiend about every single item I wear. I avoid stuff with the name brand sprawled over it, but don’t mind a small logo embroidered. Excellent article, Zephyr!

By: cheshiresmile1

cheshiresmile1 — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:38:35 +0000

I have to agree with the above posts on quality. There are certain things that I have to buy from certain brands because i know that its good quality and always fits me perfectly. such as I only buy american eagle jeans (I know, its not really a “couture brand” like we’re supposed to be talking about, but for my bank account its a brand :) ) because they fit me right and come in extra long sizes in the styles that I like. Same with button down shirts, the slim cut ralph lauren ones always fit me perfectly, and VS underwear always feels the best. They are such high quality I know if I buy one piece it will last me for several years (except the underwear. that’s never going to happen).
Of course, i’m not above getting these second hand, and everything else in my wardrobe… I don’t even know who made half of it!