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by shamim jagot on November 22nd, 2004

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Is brand name clothing really worth the higher price?

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  • by Lucas_ on December 4th, 2004

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    That depends on your definition of "worth" :-)

    Brand name clothing does not generally have to be of higher quality than generic or no-name clothing. In fact, tests by consumer organizations often show no-name clothes to be more durable and better made than brand name clothes. So a good brand does not generally imply better quality, even though it is of course possible that in specific cases, brand name clothing is better than no-name clothing. There's just no rule to that.

    However, there's more than just quality. Brand names are one way that people use to express themselves and to advertise themselves to other people. If you wear, say, Lacoste shirts, you're projecting a certain image on yourself. This may change how you're being treated by others, so in the light of this, brand name clothing may very well be worth the higher price, even if it's not better made than generic clothing.

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    • Very well said. I agree wholeheartedly.

      shamim jagot

      by shamim jagot on December 4th, 2004

    • True, but anyone who cares what labels you wear is seriously shallow.

      RedJohn

      by RedJohn on October 13th, 2005

    • Eh, no. Many brand names do have higher standards for the fabric their clothing is cut from. Also, another reason for higher cost is because designer clothing is more ahead in fashion trends.

      A classic example of these qualities is the company Gap. Compare their 3 brand names side by side. You can easily tell there is a difference between the products. Old Navy products lack in trend, stitch quality, fabric quality, etc. Banana Republic on the other hand is much softer, better stitched together, better fabric, and usually more trendy. That's what you pay for. To me personally a $80 jump in price for these luxuries is not really justified.

      For me personally, what I do is just buy excellent condition clothing online. I can get excellent condition $80 Ralph Lauren chinos for $25. Some people it bothers about buying used clothing though. So, to each his own I guess.

      uptontyler

      by uptontyler on April 5th, 2011

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