Brian278
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I personally could care less about the brands involved in, say, a WAYWT post. I like it when people post them so if there's a piece I particularly like I know where to find it, but knowing that it's a Dior sweater vs. a Gap one doesn't really do anything for me unless Dior happens to make a far superior sweater in terms of fit and quality (which admittedly is often the case). But it certainly doesn't make me think any more of the outfit or that person's style.
I think the SF-approved brands that get a lot of love around here (EG, BoO, etc.) are great because you have a better chance of getting an excellent fit, quality construction and fabrics, and interesting details than you would rooting through the Gap or Zara for an hour looking for the same thing at a much lower price, or taking another cheaper item in for $30 of alterations. Though I admit I probably don't have the same eye for distinguishing details among these brands that many do here, when I see "Jil Sander/EG/45RPMs/CP" it doesn't enhance my appreciation of the same outift vs. "Gap/H&M/5EP/Vans", save for the fact that the items in the first outift may last longer, and very may well look more polished in person (it can be tough to pick that stuff up over the internet).
I think the SF-approved brands that get a lot of love around here (EG, BoO, etc.) are great because you have a better chance of getting an excellent fit, quality construction and fabrics, and interesting details than you would rooting through the Gap or Zara for an hour looking for the same thing at a much lower price, or taking another cheaper item in for $30 of alterations. Though I admit I probably don't have the same eye for distinguishing details among these brands that many do here, when I see "Jil Sander/EG/45RPMs/CP" it doesn't enhance my appreciation of the same outift vs. "Gap/H&M/5EP/Vans", save for the fact that the items in the first outift may last longer, and very may well look more polished in person (it can be tough to pick that stuff up over the internet).