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"Hoi polloiester?"
I do agree with that. I'm being unnecessarily stubborn mostly for sport. In practice, I agree that there's less thought going into Costco clothing than "fashion" clothing (except maybe current YSL). But I also think there's value to design even if something is mass-produced. Mass production adds another constraint to the design process, but that can make it more interesting.
"Conceptually designed" is when you design for the aristoi, and "not conceptually designed" is when you design for the hoi polloi.
"Hoi polloiester?"
In all seriousness, I don't think designer fashion is less business-sensitive. It's just designed in a way that currently plugs into the conversation of concepts, forms, etc.
People making Costco dad jeans are just making whatever sells. They're not trying to sell you on an image, idea, concept, etc. Nor are they plugging into the bigger conversation on "fashion."
Do you not agree with that?
I do agree with that. I'm being unnecessarily stubborn mostly for sport. In practice, I agree that there's less thought going into Costco clothing than "fashion" clothing (except maybe current YSL). But I also think there's value to design even if something is mass-produced. Mass production adds another constraint to the design process, but that can make it more interesting.