Blueporch t1_j13tk1c wrote on December 21, 2022 at 1:51 PM

I wouldn’t expect designer brands to be made to last. The point of fashion hinges more on throwaway culture.

Muncie4 t1_j1410ea wrote on December 21, 2022 at 2:47 PM

Stares in Brooks Brothers and Tom Ford. Look chief, don't throw blanket opinions out there. One of the reason why designer brands are so expensive is they use the very best makers to OEM for them. Those "overpriced" Tom Ford longwings? They are neither cheaply made nor throwaway.

MorningHerald t1_j14t4xm wrote on December 21, 2022 at 5:51 PM

> One of the reason why designer brands are so expensive is they use the very best makers

Wow is that a thing you actually believe? This may have been true in the early 19th and early 20th century. Now designer brands rely on clout not quality. Louis Vuitton sell PVC raincoats for $2000. Don't tell me it's cos they use the best PVC.

Muncie4 t1_j15q45p wrote on December 21, 2022 at 9:26 PM

I don't believe it, I know it. I personally know the supplier for several Ralph Lauren wallpapers. Ralph Lauren purple label suiting is supplied by Caruso. Ralph Lauren shoes are supplied by Allen Edmonds. Ralph Lauren furniture is supplied by Henredon. And these aren't exclusive as they often have several companies who OEM for them.

I'd recommend you climb down from the cynical mountain. There are examples and shortcuts to meet what you say. Ralph Lauren suits at Macy's are bottom tier for example. But every brand has levels and to say that every designer item is terrible is false.