I saw a sign of overbranding and "chav"-ing?

[LabelKing]

Russians also have a habit of desiring branded goods. One will frequently see roving bands of Russians at Loehmans, snatching up Moschino tee-shirts and Hugo Boss belts, and then utterling a little vocal sign of happiness to their fellow marauders.

I wouldn't be surprised if some of them made a tidy sum reselling the things in Russia.

 

[ChicagoRon]

One of my idiot friends, yesterday, was saying he wants to buy a $300 Ferragamo belt w/ a logo buckle, but he wears ugly duckbill KC shoes. I'm not familiar with the word "Chav"...but I think this must qualify.

 

[rach2jlc]

Originally Posted by ChicagoRon

One of my idiot friends, yesterday, was saying he wants to buy a $300 Ferragamo belt w/ a logo buckle, but he wears ugly duckbill KC shoes. I'm not familiar with the word "Chav"...but I think this must qualify.

Buy him a Burberry nova-plaid scarf to wear in all seasons (summer included), a pair of oversized, preferably fake Chanel aviators with interlocking Cs on the side as large as quarters, and you'll have it!

 

[DocHolliday]

Originally Posted by ChicagoRon

One of my idiot friends, yesterday, was saying he wants to buy a $300 Ferragamo belt w/ a logo buckle, but he wears ugly duckbill KC shoes. I'm not familiar with the word "Chav"...but I think this must qualify.

Get him to upgrade to the Hermes H buckle.

 

[ChicagoRon]

Originally Posted by rach2jlc

Buy him a Burberry nova-plaid scarf to wear in all seasons (summer included), a pair of oversized, preferably fake Chanel aviators with interlocking Cs on the side as large as quarters, and you'll have it!

....Like he doesn't already have that stuff?!?!?! What do you get for the guy that has everything? I think he'd love me forever if I found Iron-on Rock & Republic pocket logos.

 

[rach2jlc]

Originally Posted by ChicagoRon

....Like he doesn't already have that stuff?!?!?! What do you get for the guy that has everything? I think he'd love me forever if I found Iron-on Rock & Republic pocket logos.

My mistake. Then perhaps I could interest Monsieur in anything from DSquared...

 

[LA Guy]

Originally Posted by DocHolliday

They've been pushing to upscale their image (and prices). Seems to be working, at least in certain demographics.

Coach is one of the remarkable re-branding stories in the last 5 years or so. It successfully transitioned from a middle aged, staid brand, to a brand with much more appeal to a younger audience with higher spending power, much of it on the merits of those logoed, colorful bags. I don't really like the branding either, but it is remarkably successful.

 

[ChicagoRon]

Originally Posted by rach2jlc

My mistake. Then perhaps I could interest Monsieur in anything from DSquared...

Their sailor line this year is CRACKING me up. I can't believe anyone would pay $400 for those tacky red/white/blue polos. The buyer at Sak's chicago found the worst of it too....some of the stuff at Scoop is at least decent-looking, if overpriced.

 

[matadorpoeta]

the men on this baord sure know a lot about women's handbags.

 

[sygyzy]

You were in court, a place that exists to try or sentence those who comitted a crime. And you are looking down on people?

 

[LabelKing]

If I recall, Coach took Burberry's former CEO who was also responsible for that brand's revival.

Dooney & Bourke, another staid American brand, has been trying to follow in Coach's steps with rather colorful things that are ultimately distasteful.

 

[Holstein Bilter]

Originally Posted by sygyzy

You were in court, a place that exists to try or sentence those who comitted a crime. And you are looking down on people?
It was a TRAFFIC court...not a criminal court. Not exactly a crime riddle room. (honestly..I'm not looking at it in an elitism looking down on thou sense, I'm looking at it as this is a very dreggy place sense). I was truly not looking down on them. I was superimposing a superficial thought to myself as I sat in a place I didn't want to be in again, so I can make light of the situation. In doing so, I realized just how far the marketing plan of Coach has come in the last 5 years. It's reached a LOT of people. I won't make that mistake again. At the same time, I won't make the mistake of prematurely paying for a ticket for 400 dollars when I can come to the courtroom and have it reduced to 50. That is the TRUE crime to not try and have it reduced.

 

[skalogre]

Originally Posted by rach2jlc

Yes, Fendi also has a very well-established monogram of interlocking "F" patterns on a dark brown/black background. Not as bad as giant Cs all over the place, but hardly subtle. And, put some neon purple python skin accenting (which they did a season or two back) and you've really got something classy...

Are you serious?

 

[LabelKing]

Originally Posted by rach2jlc

My mistake. Then perhaps I could interest Monsieur in anything from DSquared...

Or maybe Dolce & Gabbana belts.

 

[rach2jlc]

Originally Posted by skalogre

Are you serious?

Unfortuantely, skalogre my friend, I WAS being serious. They looked like something a goat coughs up (they'll eat anything, you know), with a leather strap attached. And, they started at about $1800 or so, if I remember correctly...