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post #16 of 109
10/20/10 at 11:45pm
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Originally Posted by Ianiceman View Post
That may be true but it's not the point though is it?

How much of TF's allegedly genius design talent went into 'designing' a polo which as the bloke above said was perfected before he drew his first breath. It's made of cotton, a non exclusive fabric even in it's most richest form. No matter how much you might admire or revere him, you'll have a hard justifying to a thousandaire like me that any polo shirt is worth anywhere near that kind of dosh.

Judging another person by what they paid for their clothes makes you a snob.

Just sayin'.
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post #17 of 109
10/21/10 at 12:12am
I don't know about all the retail price stuff but thanks to guys on styleforum and their cut tag connections I can wear Tom Ford.....and when I do I feel like Priest from Superfly
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post #18 of 109
10/21/10 at 12:13am
Cost = Willingness to pay
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post #19 of 109
10/21/10 at 12:22am
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Judging another person by what they paid for their clothes makes you a snob.

Just sayin'.

Eh? What's that got to do with the price of cheese?
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post #20 of 109
10/21/10 at 2:01pm
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Originally Posted by dunga View Post
This is exactly right. Tom Ford is an amazing designer who designs very high-end clothing for people who want the best fashion and know good style.

The problem with this statement is that the 548 polo I was compared it to actually looked and fit better. I'm not comparing to all Tom Ford product but this polo in particular.
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post #21 of 109
10/21/10 at 3:17pm
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Originally Posted by bleachboy View Post
Analogy: The oil paints in a Matisse are only worth a hundred bucks or so, max.

I think this is a bit far of a comparison. You can't go walk by a number of stores and see racks of Matisse hanging up, ready for sale.

Despite his talent, he's making his main money on a mass-produced product. The "lifestyle brand" arguments make the most sense to me.
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post #22 of 109
10/21/10 at 10:01pm
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Originally Posted by bleachboy View Post
Tom Ford offers items of exquisite taste and beauty that are simply unavailable at a lower price point.
Seriously, have you seen any of his ties? Or shoes? Or pocket squares? Or...
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post #23 of 109
10/21/10 at 10:14pm
It comes with $1450 in the pocket.
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post #24 of 109
10/21/10 at 10:23pm
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Tom Ford is an amazing designer who designs very high-end clothing for people who want the best fashion and know good style.

+1
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post #25 of 109
10/21/10 at 10:26pm
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Originally Posted by InfamousX View Post
The problem with this statement is that the 548 polo I was compared it to actually looked and fit better. I'm not comparing to all Tom Ford product but this polo in particular.
Read my post again. Tom Ford is for the discerning customer. If you think your cheaper polo looked and fit better, then maybe you aren't really a Tom Ford kind of guy, which is o.k. Tom Ford isn't for everyone, which is part of why it is so exclusive and high-fashion. How many magazines do layouts showing your polo? How many stars where your polo and how many wear Tom Ford's? See what I am saying?
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post #26 of 109
10/21/10 at 10:51pm
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Seriously, have you seen any of his ties? Or shoes? Or pocket squares? Or...

Well, one of his suits is about to go under the knife....
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post #27 of 109
10/21/10 at 11:33pm
^^ look forward to it, but isnt it supposed to Zegna to its Couture specification construction wise
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post #28 of 109
10/22/10 at 7:05am
It's made by the Zegna couture factory, but not to the exact same specs. In some respects it is better, and in others not so much. I'll be posting tomorrow.
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post #29 of 109
10/22/10 at 7:39am
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Originally Posted by jefferyd View Post
It's made by the Zegna couture factory, but not to the exact same specs. In some respects it is better, and in others not so much. I'll be posting tomorrow.
Excellent, and I am looking forward to your next post.

I wonder how many layers of canvas he has in the front panel. I'm thinking maybe 4. Minimum.
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post #30 of 109
10/22/10 at 8:27am
This place resembles Bedlam more & more with each passing day.
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