For years now, namebrands have become more and more popular - as well as expensive. In my high school, I see several students in the hallways with extremely high-priced clothing, jewelry, etc. I'll be honest, it disgusts me. Our parents/guardians have hard-working jobs and most of the things you get are coming from your parents/guardians salary. Is that fair? When you become their age, would you like it if your children spent YOUR money? Because that's how it is. Why do we need all these expensive things? Girls of all ages walk around in UGGS. At Mandee's or Target, they have boots EXACTLY like UGGS, but we choose not to buy them, because it doesn't say the namebrand stamped on the bottom/back of the boots. I'll admit, I bought my first pair of UGGS last year with my own money that I EARNED from babysitting; and I still wear them even though they have some wear-and-tear on them. Let's face it, society is very much so based on namebrand materials. Some people just cannot afford these expensive things. Since when are shirts $24.99? Why are hoodies $45.00? Do jeans really need to be priced at $50.00? Is it fair? Of course not. Will there ever be a decrease in prices? Will there be an increase? Who knows? Unfortunately, people nowadays have to cope with this type of peer pressure to look good. And personally, I'm blind-sided to really... why?
emergingtalentbecause all knowledge comes from Calvin and Hobbes, that much I have learned! =D
wait, i did it again! i meant to reply but made a new post! i'm always doing that! sigh
crushdi agree with Cody980. some people where name brand because they like it. i myself wear name brand and my mother doesn't mind buying it for me. she herself wears name brand clothes that she thinks are suitable for her. sure, some kids wear it because they think it makes them look cool and that's lame and it shouldn't be that way. we should wear the things we like. if it's from a thriftshop or abercrombie so be it, as long as it's what you want to do.
clearance rack FTW. also, thrift stores have very original clothing...hipsters FTW! ;)
luv2write4ever
I really like this article. I agree completely with you. Nice work.
As the comic strip "Calvin and Hobbes" has taught us, "Brand name conformity is the American way to express individuality."
ReadingFanatic
I shop anywhwere as long as the clothes is cute..who cares. But I agree some prices are awful like seriously why would i spend $15 on a solid tank top. But yesss I sometimes do save up my money and buy something from Holister or abercrombie. BTW the clearance sections are pretty cheap in holister and abercrombie. ;)- who cares if there lst season!!!!!!!!!!!!!
beautifuldisaster18Agreed! Clearance items are just as cute. The price does not determine the "cuteness".
Lestat09i disagree with the cuteness remark, if it's cheap, ITS EVEN CUTER!!!
plus i 100% agree with this article, things are getting WAY out of hand
Half of the time the non-brand clothing, is just as good quality as the expensive stuff. Everything is going to go through wear and tear eventually.
seraphinagreenepersonally, i don't like people knowing where i got my clothes or being all like, "omg i have that same _____!" non-namebrands are unique
Vintage and used is the way to go! I get compliments all the time on my clothes, and I usually buy them from goodwill. I would rather go naked than have to wear those pastel polo's that EVERYONE else wears just because they're "cool". Be unique.
Cody980 said...
May 13, 2010 at 5:46 pm:
May 13, 2010 at 5:46 pm:
Have you thought maybe people just like Hollister clothes, not because the price not for the acceptance but because they like the style of the clothing? I'm only 14 but i shop at Hollister and Aeropstale and American Eagle, not to "fit in" but because I like the polo's, jacket's and jeans. My mom chooses to buy my clothes for me, I'm not using her money she is "choosing" to spend her money. No where does it say she HAS to buy me name brand's.
simplysteph[reply to Cody980]
At the same time, how would you feel if one day she wanted you to get a pair of jeans at Ross that looked exactly like ones you could get at Hollister? How would you feel about wearing a shirt that fit just as well that was lacking the huge "HOLLISTER" billboard across the front? Would you feel like somehow it wasn't as good?
Also, whether you like it or not, you are using her money in the long run, whether she's okay with it or not. Just think about it... (more »)
nextJKRowlingBut at the same time, Americans now a days are insanely self centered. No one will give up their Hollister or Abercrombie to give to charity. It is just not the norm. People would rather be ahead and richer then donate their hard earned money.Charity is just not high on peoples list.
And "Cody" has no control on what his moms chooses. Refusing to wear the clothing would b an even larger waste.
jonas_chic899yeah i think its crazy to just wear name-brand stuff for status. one of my 'high class-y' friends bought sunglasses for like $200 n i was like [in my head]: wow, really? well that was wen we wer still in junior high but shes still kinda like that, i dont like it...anyway, awesome article. u point out a good message!
krazykathleenI use my own money to buy name brand clothing- don't just say every kid is using their parent's money. Why do care if I want to wear a jacket that says Abercrombie? I must say some of it is expensive, and sometimes peer pressure plays a part. I just wear it because I like it.
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Bree said...
Apr. 24, 2010 at 6:18 pm:
Apr. 24, 2010 at 6:18 pm:
Reading this article I feel that you don't really know who to blame. So, you chose to blame "society" yes "society", all the nay-sayers blame this "society" it's people like this who create the pessimistic society. You're either blaming the people who 'follow the crowd' to buy all the name brands because they are peer pressured into it. Or you're blaming the owners of the brand of pricing it so high. But logically, they are going to price it high, one because it is quality (most of the time) and... (more »)
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