Brands: Show them or Keep them?

[Kimkhuu]

Very well said LauraC!

 

[zashikibuta_vert]

I can understand the *want* to show off your designer labels.

But I got some sense knocked into me, I knew it was completely useless and pathetic .

I search for independent, beautifully made items now only.

 

[clairegeiger]

Kimkhuu:

In post 62 (page 4), dreamecho said the same thing LauraC did...

Yes, huge logos are incredibly tacky.

There is something quite wrong about big logos on clothes. Why do we, the consumers, pay a company to advertise for that company? Sigh. If anything, companies should be paying us to do that. (Not that I would, nor do I necessarily like that possibility.) I know there is so much that goes into it; sometimes I just wish that people would be more conscious consumers and think about the implications of outfitting oneself in logo-wear.

On another note, does anyone remember the big rage of Calvin Klein and Gap logo t-shirts and sweaters from several years ago? Goodness gracious...

 

[Whitelinen]

^ That's very true.

I have to say that if I buy something from a not-so-classy label, I sometimes cut out the brand...I don't pretend they are from somewhere else, I just don't want people to know I bought them there...If anybody can understand anything about what I'm trying to say...

 

[*DiamondQueen*]

i don't like showing logos so better keep them.
if you wear logo one piece should be maximum! (for example a bag with visible logo). if it has to be, one piece is alright, more is just tacky and wanna-be

 

[tweet86]

i think those in ur face logos are a bit tacky....dont really buy the whole idea. the most annoying thing right now is seeing someone with say a bag from a known designer and thier outfits just WRONG and they feel oh well my bag is expensive stuff everything else.. it even begins to look cheap n fake

 

[tweet86]

i think those in ur face logos are a bit tacky....dont really buy the whole idea. the most annoying thing right now is seeing someone with say a bag from a known designer and thier outfits just WRONG and they feel oh well my bag is expensive stuff everything else.. it even begins to look cheap n fake

 

[softgrey]

Errrrmm.... old tfs-ers know my opinion about "flashionistas"

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haha....flashionistas...
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[lacy99]

I think footballer's wives are the worst culprits for this. Steven Gerrard's girlfriend in particular.

 

[vanilla fairy]

lol couldn't agree w\ u more ..
pathetic, like we totally got it, u can freakin afford it!! n then what.. ?
they don't get that it doesn't certainly mean that u have great taste, or u'r a major fashionista!
the prob is guys are doin it now :\
like ooh look at me im wearing an armani shirt and prada shoes, ooh im so stylish w ma79lt
okay we got it buddy, keep on movin
but hey, if the logo is there, it's there what can i do? i mean i don't get to throw the LV bag or the chanel glasses just bcz the logo is all over it, it totally fits, i never buy anything just b\c it's from a high-end brand or is trendy, it HAS to suit me, my taste and most important my figure..
and as u said, i could buy a 50 cent necklas and wear it w\ a cavalli dress, it's all about how it looks not by whom

 

[pointup]

thank you ultra for coining such a fabulous term!



i hate being a walking advertisement and echo the sentiments of many here.

 

[gsquared]

I hate to admit that I used to wear some logo t shirts and hoodies when I was in middle school and high school... but now that i'm outta there I have found it much more interesting and satisfactory to be able to purchase unique and tasteful items that don't show the logo..or at least REALLY obviously. I think the 'showing how you're branded' is a phase for some people..especially when you start developing a knowledge for fashion and different designers..but after awhile..you'll learn that wearing a tshirt that says DIOR is just plain tacky and nothing to be proud of (for me)

I still have items that show the logo ( Dior necklace, Gucci sunglasses..) but as long as it's discreet and you don't end up looking like a walking billboard...is fine.

Done tastefully, subtle 'logos' won't appear trashy..IMOP