"High-end" branding

[nordicstyle]

Here's something I have been wondering for a while. Why would anyone pay $200 for a D&G belt that looks just like any other leather belt, except for a really hideous "D&G" belt buckle? If I was to pay that much for a belt, I don't expect to be doing free advertising for the brand. Do people actually think it's cool to walk around with huge logos like that?

I looked at one in the store today, and from what I could judge there was no difference whatsoever between this belt and any other $30 random brand leather belt, except for the aforementioned buckle. Maybe if they payed me $200 I would wear it...

(Sorry if I hurt anyone's feelings, but I just have a hard time understanding the rationale behind buying such products, so please feel free to share if you are in the target audience for these kind of things).

 

[Fuuma]

Why not start a thread critisizing sweatpants are funerals while you're at it?

 

[nordicstyle]

Originally Posted by Fuuma

Why not start a thread critisizing sweatpants are funerals while you're at it?

I am sorry, but I do not understand the intended meaning of that sentence. Please explain.

 

[anon]

It's especially stupid when there are so many designer knock-offs. Most people would assume it was fake anyway.

 

[dfagdfsh]

uhm if I don't have visible branding how will know how much I paid/how succesful I am?

jeez are you dense or something?

 

[dfagdfsh]

the other day when I was visiting my tailor (an esteemed gentlemen from the Row.. I have him flown out weekly on my Gulf) I asked him to include a new feature: stitching the price per germant in contrast sitching along the lapel/trouser leg. he seemed intrigued by the idea and inquired 'sir, would you have that in pounds or dollars?'. i stared at him for a good 3 minutes, horrified, then finally let him know his mistake: of course dollars, you dolt, whatever value is higher!

 

[lee_44106]

Originally Posted by Teger

uhm if I don't have visible branding how will know how much I paid/how succesful I am?

jeez are you dense or something?

That's why you gotta have a Rolex.

 

[Fuuma]

Originally Posted by nordicstyle

I am sorry, but I do not understand the intended meaning of that sentence. Please explain.

This forum isn't into D&G buckles, in fact it is the type of items that is openly despised in here. You're not likely to learn firsthand why anyone would buy them and seem to be fishing for easy approbation (who won't share your opinion on SF?). Sorta like posting about wearing innapropriate funeral wear or the sloppiness of the modern world. Everyone agrees, no one knows the market that wear those and not a single owner on the forum AFAIK.

 

[dfagdfsh]

Originally Posted by lee_44106

That's why you gotta have a Rolex.

bro is this a joke? like, are you kidding right now? a rolex? bro, this isn't the 11th grade. what's next, a ******* porsche? heh, please, keep that broke ass **** to yoself. anyone with $20 can get a "rolex" from sully in chinatown. I like to roll with the real deal: diamond studded custom from jacob & co

heh rolex, you made me laugh. i've got money clips that cost more than those peasant status glorified livestrong bracelets

 

[dfagdfsh]

Originally Posted by Fuuma

This forum isn't into D&G buckles, in fact it is the type of items that is openly despised in here. You're not likely to learn firsthand why anyone would buy them and seem to be fishing for easy approbation (who won't share your opinion on SF?). Sorta like posting about wearing innapropriate funeral wear or the sloppiness of the modern world. Everyone agrees, no one knows the market that wear those and not a single owner on the forum AFAIK.

heh i think you need to cool your jets there broseph. just because you don't have the fortitude to let the world know how you roll doesn't mean we are all similarly afflicted. when i hit the clubs and start spraying dom, i want all the bitches to know that my belt buckle is hermes (yea, that's french, heh, bet you didn't know that)

 

[Fuuma]

Originally Posted by Teger

heh i think you need to cool your jets there broseph. just because you don't have the fortitude to let the world know how you roll doesn't mean we are all similarly afflicted. when i hit the clubs and start spraying dom, i want all the bitches to know that my belt buckle is hermes (yea, that's french, heh, bet you didn't know that)

Rock on bro!!!!!

 

[dfagdfsh]

yea bro, that's right hermes (that's pronounced 'her mees', it rhymes with '***** please', which i say when some club skank tries to go for my gangsta roll)

 

[dfagdfsh]

Originally Posted by Fuuma

Rock on bro!!!!!

yo bro, you down for a game of pong?

 

[Fuuma]

Originally Posted by Teger

yo bro, you down for a game of pong?


I didn't know what it was before joining this forum and am still unsure of the specifics but I'm your man, bro! Bring it on!

 

[nordicstyle]

Originally Posted by Fuuma

This forum isn't into D&G buckles, in fact it is the type of items that is openly despised in here. You're not likely to learn firsthand why anyone would buy them and seem to be fishing for easy approbation (who won't share your opinion on SF?). Sorta like posting about wearing innapropriate funeral wear or the sloppiness of the modern world. Everyone agrees, no one knows the market that wear those and not a single owner on the forum AFAIK.

How would I know that? I see people here reference Gucci and D&G and Ralph Lauren/Polo all the time, and they all have products with very visible branding. I wasn't fishing for anything, I'm genuinely curious as to why the phenomenon of this kind of branding is so popular, even on very expensive "high-end" products.

Note: Personally I also think stuff like the crocodile on LaCoste is also too much, I prefer no branding at all, which I'm having a hard time finding in normal stores, unfortunately.

There's no reason to be rude or sarcastic. A simple "I don't think people here buy stuff like that" would suffice. Sorry if I did not research the demographics of the forum properly before posting. My mistake, and I apologize.