What The Teens Want
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PrinceOfCats
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I'm near enough to being an FSTeen...:
What influences them:
Daily experiences
Books
Relationships
What clothes say about them:
I make my own clothes...
I like some brand names...
I buy brands because they're better clothes...
Wearing someone else's name on your chest is called FREE ADVERTISING...get with it kids...
They customize their looks by...
Wearing actually interesting clothes! WOW! GO TEAM!
They think departments stores...
are fantastic.
Stores they like:
Lots
Stores they don’t like:
Lots
Bands they listen to:
Red Hot Club De France
Charlie Parker's All Star Quintet
Fletcher Henderson & Orchestra
Berlin Philharmonic
the Rolling Stones
What they do online:
Buy clothes
Chat
Read email
Cause trouble
What influences them:
Daily experiences
Books
Relationships
What clothes say about them:
I make my own clothes...
I like some brand names...
I buy brands because they're better clothes...
Wearing someone else's name on your chest is called FREE ADVERTISING...get with it kids...
They customize their looks by...
Wearing actually interesting clothes! WOW! GO TEAM!
They think departments stores...
are fantastic.
Stores they like:
Lots
Stores they don’t like:
Lots
Bands they listen to:
Red Hot Club De France
Charlie Parker's All Star Quintet
Fletcher Henderson & Orchestra
Berlin Philharmonic
the Rolling Stones
What they do online:
Buy clothes
Chat
Read email
Cause trouble
loved the reply your highness, thanks for the input.would you like to make your own list mehg?
of course the wwd is not representative but for few LA teens,
personally i'd love to see what all of you have to say.
those who will take the time making the list,
please do state few brands and country (or state)
Belowen
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What influences them:
Friends/Peers
Magazines
TFS (lol)
Celebrities/Role Models
What clothes say about them:
I dress for work during the week
I dress for comfort when I'm with my friends
I don't always dress to match 'trends' - but more for myself
They customize their looks by:
Adding my own accessories - handmade earrings, etc.
Adding personal touches -scarf that was a gift, etc.
They think department stores:
Are probably the only places in Perth to get designer things
Offer a wide range of products
Are generally more expensive than other stores - but better quality (David Jones)
Stores they like:
David Jones
Varga Girl
Cue
Live
Converse
Stores they don’t like:
Supre
Roads
Valley Girl
Jay Jays
Bands they listen to:
Maroon 5 (before they became popular
)
The Beatles
Air
Little Birdy
What they do online:
Surf TFS
Check Email
Perve on Elijah Wood pictures
Check out Celebrity Gossip
Download Music
Chat
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This is based on me, a 19 year old girl from Western Australia
Friends/Peers
Magazines
TFS (lol)
Celebrities/Role Models
What clothes say about them:
I dress for work during the week
I dress for comfort when I'm with my friends
I don't always dress to match 'trends' - but more for myself
They customize their looks by:
Adding my own accessories - handmade earrings, etc.
Adding personal touches -scarf that was a gift, etc.
They think department stores:
Are probably the only places in Perth to get designer things
Offer a wide range of products
Are generally more expensive than other stores - but better quality (David Jones)
Stores they like:
David Jones
Varga Girl
Cue
Live
Converse
Stores they don’t like:
Supre
Roads
Valley Girl
Jay Jays
Bands they listen to:
Maroon 5 (before they became popular
)The Beatles
Air
Little Birdy
What they do online:
Surf TFS
Check Email
Perve on Elijah Wood pictures
Check out Celebrity Gossip
Download Music
Chat
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This is based on me, a 19 year old girl from Western Australia
only for you dear Lena 
From Canada but most of the stores (with a few exceptions) are UK
What influences me:
Runway
People I see on the street
My own ideas
Magazines/Tv shows
What clothes say about me:
Buy various brands (Topshop to Clements Ribiero), like to mix new with old
Fairly classic and trued
I customize my clothes by:
um...I don't. I add accessories where I see fit but usually I'm too lazy to do that unless I'm going somewhere.
I think department stores:
are getting much better and I like them
Some have a great mix of clothes and it's a good experience to find all
I want in one place
Stores I Like:
Harvey Nic's
Steinberg and Tolkien
Topshop
Here and there. I don't really stick to certain stores
Stores I don't like:
Next
River Island
Le Chateau
Bands I Listen to:
Coldplay
The Stills
Belle and Sebastian
really anything and everything
What I do online:
Shop
tfs
msn messenger
From Canada but most of the stores (with a few exceptions) are UK
What influences me:
Runway
People I see on the street
My own ideas
Magazines/Tv shows
What clothes say about me:
Buy various brands (Topshop to Clements Ribiero), like to mix new with old
Fairly classic and trued
I customize my clothes by:
um...I don't. I add accessories where I see fit but usually I'm too lazy to do that unless I'm going somewhere.
I think department stores:
are getting much better and I like them
Some have a great mix of clothes and it's a good experience to find all
I want in one place
Stores I Like:
Harvey Nic's
Steinberg and Tolkien
Topshop
Here and there. I don't really stick to certain stores
Stores I don't like:
Next
River Island
Le Chateau
Bands I Listen to:
Coldplay
The Stills
Belle and Sebastian
really anything and everything
What I do online:
Shop
tfs
msn messenger
purplelucrezia
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We don't even get Abercrombie&Fitch here. I think this survey was directed at a very small target audience.Originally posted by mehg@Apr 8th, 2004 - 6:09 am
I don't think this survey really conveys anything. Consider A&F are on the brands they like and don't like listAnd personally this doesn't convey my personal tastes
purplelucrezia
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Okay, here are my answers anyway... 
What influences me:
Family
Peers
Magazines
Runway
What clothes say about me:
Rather messy, typical everyday clothing, have a closet full of vintage dresses and striped stockings. Eccentric, perhaps?
I customize my clothes by:
Painting them; intentionally or not.
I think department stores:
Really don't appeal to me. Practical though, good for necessities.
Stores I Like:
Zara
Le Chateau (jewelry, mostly)
Vintage, indepedants
Stores I don't like:
American Eagle
Stitches
Abercrombie&Fitch
Gap
Bands I Listen to:
Pizzicato Five
the Cardigans
Aqua
Toy-Box
the Carpenters
Sixpence None the Richer
What I do online:
"Window shop"
Art sites
Old movie sites
Msn messenger
TFS
What influences me:
Family
Peers
Magazines
Runway
What clothes say about me:
Rather messy, typical everyday clothing, have a closet full of vintage dresses and striped stockings. Eccentric, perhaps?
I customize my clothes by:
Painting them; intentionally or not.
I think department stores:
Really don't appeal to me. Practical though, good for necessities.
Stores I Like:
Zara
Le Chateau (jewelry, mostly)
Vintage, indepedants
Stores I don't like:
American Eagle
Stitches
Abercrombie&Fitch
Gap
Bands I Listen to:
Pizzicato Five
the Cardigans
Aqua
Toy-Box
the Carpenters
Sixpence None the Richer
What I do online:
"Window shop"
Art sites
Old movie sites
Msn messenger
TFS
AlmostFamous
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Asking all of 14 people can hardly be called a survey. 
What influences ME:
Editorials
Runway
Girls on castings
What clothes say about Me:
I don't look like I jumped out of an American Eagle store window.
They customize their looks by...
cutting off denim skirts.
mixing vintage pieces with new. woo I'm like the cool kids from La.!
They think departments stores...
predictable, and almost a year behind "runway" trends.
Stores they like:
Forever 21
H&M
Zara
My roommate's closets..not really a store, but I can find LOTS of stuff.
Stores they don’t like:
A|X
Bands they listen to:
Dashboard Confessional
Rooney
I don't really listen to "bands" anD I Don't see what this "?" has to do with my fashion likes
What they do online:
Email..
TFS
Live Journal.com addict
What influences ME:
Editorials
Runway
Girls on castings
What clothes say about Me:
I don't look like I jumped out of an American Eagle store window.
They customize their looks by...
cutting off denim skirts.
mixing vintage pieces with new. woo I'm like the cool kids from La.!
They think departments stores...
predictable, and almost a year behind "runway" trends.
Stores they like:
Forever 21
H&M
Zara
My roommate's closets..not really a store, but I can find LOTS of stuff.
Stores they don’t like:
A|X
Bands they listen to:
Dashboard Confessional
Rooney
I don't really listen to "bands" anD I Don't see what this "?" has to do with my fashion likes
What they do online:
Email..
TFS
Live Journal.com addict
slinky_vagabond
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What influences them:
I wouldn't say anything really influences my style; I wear what I like as long as it's flattering and reasonably comfortable.
What clothes say about them:
Some make their own clothes. <-Occasionally, but only if i find some BITCHIN' fabric.
Some stay away from brand names. <-Sort of. One of my rules is to avoid chain-stores as much as possible.
Some buy brands in order not to stand out. <-
Some wear music-themed T-shirts to communicate music tastes. <-Yeah, but nobody ever knows who they are......
They customize their looks by...
making handbags out of jeans. <-Ew.
slashing and pinning T-shirts. <-If you know what you're doing it can be cool.
bleaching jeans. <-I acid-wash mine actually but same diff.
cutting off denim skirts. <-See jean handbags.
mixing vintage pieces with new. <-That isn't 'customizing' your clothes, that's having some taste.
They think departments stores... <-I haven't been in one since I started buying my own clothes, therefore I can't comment. B)
are geared toward older people.
lack personality.
don’t set the mood for shopping.
should have customization features/services.
Stores they like:
PacSun <- 
Forever 21 <-
Abercrombie & Fitch <-
Gap <-meh......
Stores they don’t like:
Windsor <-never heard of it.
Wet Seal <-as bad as the EVIL PacSun!!!
Abercrombie & Fitch <-already commented. Dun like it, but don't shudder as I walk past.
Bands they listen to:
Led Zeppelin <-My dad likes them.
Radiohead <-Ditto.
John Coltrane <-God no.
Black Eyed Peas <-Overrated.
Maroon5 <-Kinda, but my friends would laugh if I admitted it.
What they do online:
Buy music. <-Try 'Download'
Chat with friends. <-Sometimes
Buy clothes. <-That's what it's FOR!
I wouldn't say anything really influences my style; I wear what I like as long as it's flattering and reasonably comfortable.
What clothes say about them:
Some make their own clothes. <-Occasionally, but only if i find some BITCHIN' fabric.
Some stay away from brand names. <-Sort of. One of my rules is to avoid chain-stores as much as possible.
Some buy brands in order not to stand out. <-
Some wear music-themed T-shirts to communicate music tastes. <-Yeah, but nobody ever knows who they are......
They customize their looks by...
making handbags out of jeans. <-Ew.
slashing and pinning T-shirts. <-If you know what you're doing it can be cool.
bleaching jeans. <-I acid-wash mine actually but same diff.
cutting off denim skirts. <-See jean handbags.
mixing vintage pieces with new. <-That isn't 'customizing' your clothes, that's having some taste.
They think departments stores... <-I haven't been in one since I started buying my own clothes, therefore I can't comment. B)
are geared toward older people.
lack personality.
don’t set the mood for shopping.
should have customization features/services.
Stores they like:
PacSun <-
Forever 21 <-
Abercrombie & Fitch <-
Gap <-meh......
Stores they don’t like:
Windsor <-never heard of it.
Wet Seal <-as bad as the EVIL PacSun!!!
Abercrombie & Fitch <-already commented. Dun like it, but don't shudder as I walk past.
Bands they listen to:
Led Zeppelin <-My dad likes them.
Radiohead <-Ditto.
John Coltrane <-God no.
Black Eyed Peas <-Overrated.
Maroon5 <-Kinda, but my friends would laugh if I admitted it.
What they do online:
Buy music. <-Try 'Download'
Chat with friends. <-Sometimes
Buy clothes. <-That's what it's FOR!
my version:
What influences them:
celebrity icons
trial & error
What clothes say about them:
i look like i just came off the dior runway
They customize their looks by...
writing catchy sloguns and phrases on tee's
cutting holes where the nipple is to make faux helmut lang tops
They think departments stores...
rock in london but sometimes overwhelming especially when u dont have money to spend
Stores they like:
browns
H&M
sally's beauty store
chanel (when the menswear arrives)
Stores they don’t like:
versace
topman.....please
Bands they listen to:
missy E
chad williams
kylie minogue
duran duran
What they do online:
look at photos from parties
use TFS and friendster
talk to friends
What influences them:
celebrity icons
trial & error
What clothes say about them:
i look like i just came off the dior runway
They customize their looks by...
writing catchy sloguns and phrases on tee's
cutting holes where the nipple is to make faux helmut lang tops
They think departments stores...
rock in london but sometimes overwhelming especially when u dont have money to spend
Stores they like:
browns
H&M
sally's beauty store
chanel (when the menswear arrives)
Stores they don’t like:
versace
topman.....please
Bands they listen to:
missy E
chad williams
kylie minogue
duran duran
What they do online:
look at photos from parties
use TFS and friendster
talk to friends
i'm 14...
What influences them
friends if anything
What clothes say about them
i try to look like no one else...but not in an ugly way! i just mix and match stuff and make it look cool...
They customize their looks by
i've made jeans into mini skirts! my mom makes some of my clothes (like prom dresses....etc)
They think departments stores
are good for essentials...lol
Stores they like
urban outfitters!
abercrombie kids
Stores they don’t like:
forever 21
wet seal
guess
express
bebe
etc
Bands they listen to
definitely Maroon5
rooney
lfo
and i listen to jason mraz, john mayer...etc
What they do online
buy clothes
chat
make sites...lol
What influences them
friends if anything
What clothes say about them
i try to look like no one else...but not in an ugly way! i just mix and match stuff and make it look cool...
They customize their looks by
i've made jeans into mini skirts! my mom makes some of my clothes (like prom dresses....etc)
They think departments stores
are good for essentials...lol
Stores they like
urban outfitters!
abercrombie kids
Stores they don’t like:
forever 21
wet seal
guess
express
bebe
etc
Bands they listen to
definitely Maroon5
rooney
lfo
and i listen to jason mraz, john mayer...etc
What they do online
buy clothes
chat
make sites...lol
What influences them:
editorials
celebs/icons
runway
What clothes say about them:
however I'm feeling/however I felt when I was getting dressed
i like nice things
They customize their looks by:
scarves, handbags, rarely jewelry...
They think department stores:
are a pain in the ***
easy to get pissed off and lost in
have too many people
...but sometimes, what would we do without 'em?
Stores they like:
random boutiques...esp chanel
Stores they don’t like:
a/x
hollister
aeropostale
jessica mcclintock
abercrombie
Bands they listen to:
kylie
britney
various jazz, swing, big band
various trance
What they do online:
music
chat w/ friends
work
shop
news
tfs, etc
editorials
celebs/icons
runway
What clothes say about them:
however I'm feeling/however I felt when I was getting dressed
i like nice things
They customize their looks by:
scarves, handbags, rarely jewelry...
They think department stores:
are a pain in the ***
easy to get pissed off and lost in
have too many people
...but sometimes, what would we do without 'em?
Stores they like:
random boutiques...esp chanel
Stores they don’t like:
a/x
hollister
aeropostale
jessica mcclintock
abercrombie
Bands they listen to:
kylie
britney
various jazz, swing, big band
various trance
What they do online:
music
chat w/ friends
work
shop
news
tfs, etc
What influences them:
Friends/Peers
Strangers
Runway
Stores
Magazines
Celebrities
What clothes say about them:
I don't necessarily buy brands or don't buy brands. I buy what I am attracted to.
They customize their looks by...
Accessories
Adding to simple tank tops
They think departments stores...
Are good for somethings---Nordstroms and Lord and Taylor much better than Filene's and JC Penney
Stores they like:
-GAP, Limited, Express--stores with basics but also have a few new things each season.
-Kate Spade
-Small boutiques with interesting clothing
Stores they don’t like:
-Most stuff from PacSun
-Most stuff from JCPenney and Filene's Junior's section
Bands they listen to:
Beatles
R.E.M.
Radiohead
Nirvana
Guster
Barenaked Ladies
Greenday
And 2 that don't fit in with the others: Britney Spears and Spice Girls!
What they do online:
Download music
Email (don't use AIM much)
TFS
Work on my own site
Sometimes play games
School work
Look for information I'm curious about
Friends/Peers
Strangers
Runway
Stores
Magazines
Celebrities
What clothes say about them:
I don't necessarily buy brands or don't buy brands. I buy what I am attracted to.
They customize their looks by...
Accessories
Adding to simple tank tops
They think departments stores...
Are good for somethings---Nordstroms and Lord and Taylor much better than Filene's and JC Penney
Stores they like:
-GAP, Limited, Express--stores with basics but also have a few new things each season.
-Kate Spade
-Small boutiques with interesting clothing
Stores they don’t like:
-Most stuff from PacSun
-Most stuff from JCPenney and Filene's Junior's section
Bands they listen to:
Beatles
R.E.M.
Radiohead
Nirvana
Guster
Barenaked Ladies
Greenday
And 2 that don't fit in with the others: Britney Spears and Spice Girls!
What they do online:
Download music
Email (don't use AIM much)
TFS
Work on my own site
Sometimes play games
School work
Look for information I'm curious about
