i dont usually buy designer clothes, but if i do it wouldnt be from the boutique, it would be from a cheap designer shop (not fakes though)....and i have to admit im more of a person for bargains....but if i do buy something designer it will usually be accessories, bags, shoes etc...not usually jackets etc.
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I have very few designer items and those that I have were all bought on sale. I will admit to spending way too much on a full price designer bag recently. I'm still feeling guilty about it.
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although there are exceptions, I mostly buy designer purses and shoes at full retail price...
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I have never purchased anything "designer" in my life. One day...maybe.
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Never. I bought Tommy Hilfiger - no, my mom bought me Tommy shirts in 1999. I don't even know if that counts.
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never?
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never in my life.... the few times i´ve been able to afford a designer item from ebay i haven´t been able to buy because i don´t have a credit card, from all of those times the one i truly regreat if when they were auctioning the ruffled and embrideries runway jackets from dior rtw fall 03 for about 250 dollars and from all of those specially the mauve one... well, at least i saved the pics lol!
I buy cut price designer stuff through designer warehouse sales, we have a particularly good one four times a year here in london. Then about twice a year I will splurge on an item or two clothes wise but usually around christmas and my birthday so supplemented with money from gifts. I just bought a full price vivienne westwood coat for £485 using bday money and my own savings but i know i will never, never stop using it - ill be wearing it when im 90 and grey so it is worth it to me.
I do pay full price for some bags but others in the sale, pre - sale i will stalk the floors of my fave dept stores and pick out what i want then get to the sale as soon as possible. I have got loads of savings from this - e.g. Matthew Williamson gypsy top down from £250 to £80.
To me anyone who buys all designer has no taste. I couldnt afford too being a poorly paid nurse, but even if i could a mixture of high street ( top shop is just brilliant), vintage and a few choice designer items is much more stylish. One exception - i never buy designer shoes - a high street shop like office is so good there just is no need to. I saw a photo of Vanessa Paradis wearing the same pair of 30's inspired heels that i have from office to a red carpet do!
I do pay full price for some bags but others in the sale, pre - sale i will stalk the floors of my fave dept stores and pick out what i want then get to the sale as soon as possible. I have got loads of savings from this - e.g. Matthew Williamson gypsy top down from £250 to £80.
To me anyone who buys all designer has no taste. I couldnt afford too being a poorly paid nurse, but even if i could a mixture of high street ( top shop is just brilliant), vintage and a few choice designer items is much more stylish. One exception - i never buy designer shoes - a high street shop like office is so good there just is no need to. I saw a photo of Vanessa Paradis wearing the same pair of 30's inspired heels that i have from office to a red carpet do!
I don't buy a lot of high-end designer clothes...I have a gotten a few pieces I really liked here and there...I do 
Chloé pants...but mainly I will buy stuff from designers like Nanette Lepore, Diane vonFurstenberg, Rebecca Taylor, Theory, that price range...plus I buy a lot a lot a lot of vintage...
Shoes and bags, on the other hand, I am much more inclined to buy designer because they get so much use. the extra money is so worth it, to have the quality and lifespan of an item and, with shoes, comfort.
Chloé pants...but mainly I will buy stuff from designers like Nanette Lepore, Diane vonFurstenberg, Rebecca Taylor, Theory, that price range...plus I buy a lot a lot a lot of vintage...Shoes and bags, on the other hand, I am much more inclined to buy designer because they get so much use. the extra money is so worth it, to have the quality and lifespan of an item and, with shoes, comfort.
I almost never buy any big name designer unless its at a yard sale or consignment store - maybe a discount store if its a classic piece.
Most of the stuff I buy are in the middle of the road, unknown European brands (especially shoes) or just local designers. The rest come of consignment or small boutique discount stores where they get clothes from places like Barneys or JCrew.
The amount of money I spend varies - depending on need, income at the moment and other things. I guess I can say I spend an average of $100/mo for clothes (not including shoes).
Most of the stuff I buy are in the middle of the road, unknown European brands (especially shoes) or just local designers. The rest come of consignment or small boutique discount stores where they get clothes from places like Barneys or JCrew.
The amount of money I spend varies - depending on need, income at the moment and other things. I guess I can say I spend an average of $100/mo for clothes (not including shoes).
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I do on occasion, but only in the case of extreme sales. Stuff like Diesel and whatnot - I don't spend more than 40 bucks on a single item.
..Except for my boots. I picked up a pair of new rocks for around 240 shipped. Best decision I ever made - these boots feel great, look great, and are solid. The logo on the top of the shinguard got pulled off, but other than that these boots are great.
..Except for my boots. I picked up a pair of new rocks for around 240 shipped. Best decision I ever made - these boots feel great, look great, and are solid. The logo on the top of the shinguard got pulled off, but other than that these boots are great.
I dont have that many designer clothes but i always buy designer jeans thats my must have. Other then that its non designer for me 
My mum says when i take better care of my clothes i can have more designer but atm my clothes have a vry short closet life, i tend to rip, stain, loose most of my clothes
My mum says when i take better care of my clothes i can have more designer but atm my clothes have a vry short closet life, i tend to rip, stain, loose most of my clothes
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I do a big shop twice a year (spring and fall) which includes some designer items--shoes, clothes, or both. (I do a baby shop in the summer/winter which typically does not.) If I can find what I want in a diffusion line, I'm all over it. Buying "real" designer clothes really burns through your budget quickly and, obviously, automatically cuts back on the number of pieces you can buy. IMO, designer is worth it because of the statement, which you just don't get from mainstream department store brands (which I think are fine for filler pieces or basics). I agree with everyone who's said designer shoes are probably the best designer buy. If you coordinate your wardrobe well, you can wear the same statement shoes in very different ways multiples times a week. I would say the style differential is quite a bit more noticeable than the quality differential.
I liked that Valentino dedicated a recent collection to Everywoman (actually I think he said "the woman of the streets" which can mean something a bit different over here
) ... he said that this woman can only afford one Valentino, but she can wear it with a thousand other things.
Well, one of my designer buys for spring was a pair of Valentino shoes--I think the most I've ever spent on shoes. I haven't been tremendously pleased by how they've worn, and would love to chat with Valentino for a moment about the fact that Everywoman actually walks around and isn't carried in a litter
As far as sales, I don't have the patience for it. I have to channel all my patience into finding the right item, and once I've done that, I don't want to roll the dice that it will still be available at sale time. After all, it's not a secret to anyone else what's the best stuff, and I wear common sizes
I liked that Valentino dedicated a recent collection to Everywoman (actually I think he said "the woman of the streets" which can mean something a bit different over here
) ... he said that this woman can only afford one Valentino, but she can wear it with a thousand other things.Well, one of my designer buys for spring was a pair of Valentino shoes--I think the most I've ever spent on shoes. I haven't been tremendously pleased by how they've worn, and would love to chat with Valentino for a moment about the fact that Everywoman actually walks around and isn't carried in a litter
As far as sales, I don't have the patience for it. I have to channel all my patience into finding the right item, and once I've done that, I don't want to roll the dice that it will still be available at sale time. After all, it's not a secret to anyone else what's the best stuff, and I wear common sizes
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I make one or two very calculated buys a year from designer lines. Even so these designer pieces are usually at end of the season sale. These are usually classic basic pieces for my wardrobe. This year for example, I am hunting down a pair of boots (in black or brown) or failing that, a black overcoat. Designer accessories of course don't count in this yearly list. 
