Alexander McQueen's new denim line

[tricotineacetat]

Originally Posted by GGA

I think it's great Alexander finaly joined Chloé and all the other major brands! Now I too can buy his clothes! I personally think spending 1300 dollars on a skirt is insane ( I only buy handbags and boots that expensive). I am a big spender, and I do spend a lot on clothes and other things,but those prices are crazy. 150-300 dollars for a shirt is ok, and 400 for a skirt is alright too. I wear a lot of see by Chloé (paired with signature Chloé), which looks just like the main line, the price is the only difference, and what a difference it is! You should all try the cheaper clothes, since we can't all be millionaires!

It's just a matter of priorities, really. Some people would rather buy an expensive handbag that is recognizably expensive rather than the ready to wear whose worth is only evident by those in the know... whereas others put their focus on the clothes themselves.

So yeah, it is in the eye of beholder if a skirt is worth spending 1000 dollars and up for a piece of ready to wear, but the same goes for designer accessories collections... I also don't see how the argument is valid that the shoes and bags will last you longer, given the fact that certain signature pieces (the ones that people are fighting to get their hands on and that are plastered all over the magazines) are very recognizably "it" in a certain time. One thing I know is that it demands attitude to wear particular clothing, not so a designer's handbag though.

[Graciella]

Well, shoes and handbags do actually last longer, since they don't have to be washed all the time, like clothes do. Leather is much more durable than fabric. Besides, classic bags and shoes will always be in fashion.

[tricotineacetat]

Originally Posted by GGA

Well, shoes and handbags do actually last longer, since they don't have to be washed all the time, like clothes do. Leather is much more durable than fabric. Besides, classic bags and shoes will always be in fashion.

It would make sense if we were talking about Hermès Kelly bags or a classic Louboutin court pumps, but let's face it, the majority of women tend to buy trendy it-bags - I don't think women buy a b-bag, silverado or whatsoever with the objective in mind that it'll last you a long time. handbags are to women what cars are for a certain type of men, they give status and a little bit of self-confidence and social status, without necessarily having to identify with a certain image. It's much easier to wear a crazy bag than a particular piece of clothing as it is not so much related to the body and the personality of the person that wears it. If you want, it's more "confirmed" and seen as "valid" whereas with the clothing, it is about individual taste.

I think a lot of women don't feel comfortable keeping with a style as a lot of men do, they like to be versatile and change images according to what is in fashion (I am not generalizing but trying to be objective about what is on offer). It's also much more about accessorization in womenswear as it is in menswear, so that naturally adds to the importance of accessories.

Some designer's garments will last you just as long as a leathergoods piece would, take for instance anything from Yohji Yamamoto, Azzedine Alaia or Ann Demeulemeester (judging on what is already on the market and people's closets for many years) as examples. It's also evident in the romance of vintage couture, people were taking much better care of their clothes back then as they do these days, even if it was an expensive designer. It's a pity, really.

[Graciella]

Well, I think you are right about women not wanting to stick to styles that are no longer 'it'. However, if you choose carfully, and only buy things you really, really like (like I did when I bought my prada flap bag), than keeping it for years and years and carrying it with pride is not a problem for me. I think buying, say, a burberry trenchcoat or classic chanel bag (or like you said Louboutin pumps) it is no problem spending a lot.

I also think it's rather silly to buy a bag or shoes just because they're 'it' at that moment. I never got the whole balanciaga lariat/motorcycle bag thing, but I did buy a paddington, just because I love it. A saleswomen at a high-end boutique in the Netherlands recently told me she wouldn't trade her spy for anything, not even the B-bag. Now that's someone who truely loves her purchases.

When it comes to clothing, I like to identify with the image-McQueen's novak (and prada's flap bag) just make me feel like a 50's lady. No 'it' bag of the moment could give me that feeling!

[aldn]

Originally Posted by Spacemiu

I think a diffusion line for younger people sounds nice. But why are the price so damn high?

Exactly! It's like what the hell is the point then?!

[vanilla fairy]

im really excited for this, esp the accessories
the prices on the other hand are a bit...:l

[aldn]

Originally Posted by Mutterlein

That photo is just as softgrey said.

I don't mind diffusion lines but this one sounds gross especially if that photo is anything to go by. I like Hussien Chalayan's and even RAF by Raf Simons sounds like it will be something to look into. But for logo stiched jeans for $875...no thanks.


I can't blame MCqueen for doing this OR Gucci Group for pressuring him. In fact I don't mind Mcqueen's recent desire to cash in (even at a loss of his creativity). The man has a company to feed, and if you were in Gucci's shoes you would be wondering why you were holding on to a profit losing comany, too. sell or be sold.

He just needs to learn how to do it with style (like Balenciaga). I would have preferred he do what Balenciaga did and make a greatest hits collection. I feel like he has enough iconic designs and garments from past collections he could make a little cheaper, not only make some money but expand his customer base and increase the number of fans.

That sounds really great!

[Venús As A Boy]

Originally Posted by DriversHigh

The tank isn't too bad, but then I saw the price.




Tank-$235
Faded Jeans-$295

(bergdorf)

I take it you get the model as well for that price

[Venús As A Boy]

Originally Posted by DriversHigh

The tank isn't too bad, but then I saw the price.




Tank-$235
Faded Jeans-$295

(bergdorf)

I take it you get the model as well for that price

[twilight fairy]

[inAbottle]

i would love to see more pictures