What's the difference...what am I paying for?

amd123 · Jul 24, 2010

I mean I see people here asking opinions for a $275 USD Band of Outsiders Blue/White striped shirt (http://www.contextclothing.com/item.php?id=1612). I MEAN TWO HUNDRED AND SEVENTY FIVE DOLLARS IS NOT CHEAP.

Why not settle for these from Sears/JCPENNEY and they're only at the sub $30 USD price point?
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...&blockType=G14
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...8&blockType=G8
http://www2.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx...=searchresults

I mean where is the line that separates paying for quality clothing and then overpaying for an obscure name so you can think you have "style"?

I'm not trolling, but I'm sincerely interested in knowing why all the hype/elitism for finding obscure brands and then only buying BASIC ESSENTIAL products such as striped shirt (it's only a ******* BLUE/WHITE Stripe shirt, not a ******* glow in the dark neon pink/light sky blue striped shirt with a ******* gold encrusted buttons).

brozek · Jul 24, 2010

Um, seriously?

amd123 · Jul 24, 2010

Originally Posted by brozek

Um, seriously?
I used that shirt as a springboard to create this thread as it was a RECENT example of this "phenomenon" I could find tons of other examples if you want me too. Here's another one, Basic White Tees from Walmart/Target/Kohls vs American Apparel vs Polo/Ralph Lauren White Tees vs tons of other obscure brands making $20+ WHITE BLANK T SHIRTS.`

brad-t · Jul 24, 2010

construction, fabric and fit. Are you ******* marsupialed?

amd123 · Jul 24, 2010

Originally Posted by Uncontrol

construction, fabric and fit. Are you ******* marsupialed?
How will the construction be better? It's a shirt FFS. Don't tell me it's handmade or it uses special new age technology or some BS. I took a tour of a Abercrombie/Hollister/TOPMAN/Billabong/Quicksilver factory and the construction was sooo cheap and ****** that the owner didn't even have napkins to use when done eating meals, they used leftover materials from the construction process. What about the fabric? I've read in the BOO thread that the fabric is very light and breathable...why would I want to pay MORE for a shirt that has LESS FABRIC? Or is the fabric just created in a way such that it feels lighter as if I'm not even wearing the shirt? Also, I've read that the fabric wears down easily??? WTF does that mean...and then a user posted a link to Wolf vs Goat shirts saying for 175 they're much better...go figure a shirt costing $100 less is better than the $275 shirt. Of course the fit will be different, I'm guessing it will be slimmer, but can't you just buy a cheaper shirt and have it modified from a tailor?

Jekyll · Jul 24, 2010

Originally Posted by amd123

Of course the fit will be different, I'm guessing it will be slimmer, but can't you just buy a cheaper shirt and have it modified from a tailor?

Yes. Do it, and shut up.

brad-t · Jul 24, 2010

Originally Posted by amd123

I've read in the BOO thread that the fabric is very light and breathable...why would I want to pay MORE for a shirt that has LESS FABRIC?

How can you be this ******* dumb

max_r · Jul 24, 2010

in b4 jcrew tailored to fit like BoO

brad-t · Jul 24, 2010

Guys, why should I pay more to look better? Can someone explain this to me? What's the real difference between DIOR and WALMART jeans other than elitism?

amd123 · Jul 24, 2010

No this is what I'm saying, WHY DON'T people do this?
It's almost...no IT IS snobbery and just pure yuppy-like elitism to WANT to SPEND 275 on a shirt WHEN YOU KNOW it can be had for less and HELL PEOPLE EVEN SAID in the BOO thread that they WOULD NEVER PAY RETAIL for BOO...so why the hell do you guys do it?

APK · Jul 24, 2010

Originally Posted by Uncontrol

How can you be this ******* dumb

If you look at his post history, it seems to come pretty naturally.

A member's join date to an enthusiasts forum isn't always the best barometer for their knowledge on the subject. However, more often than not, the newer posters tend to show their ignorance on the subject if they dive right into making dozens of posts a day instead of browsing the forum and learning.

APK · Jul 24, 2010

P.S. typing in all caps doesn't emphasize your point. It just makes you come off as a touch erratic.

Razele · Jul 24, 2010

What's your real account?

Good trollin btw lol

the shah · Jul 24, 2010

i do believe this was discussed before. Well, $500 BoO pants not $275 shirts, but you can draw the same conclusions http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/29/fashion/29ROW.html Another word comes to mind..."exclusivity." How does that fit into this puzzle?

amd123 · Jul 24, 2010

Originally Posted by Uncontrol

Guys, why should I pay more to look better? Can someone explain this to me? What's the real difference between DIOR and WALMART jeans other than elitism?

THIS is TROLLING.

I NOT TROLLING.

What's the difference...what am I paying for?

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