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In a previous life I was in the men’s middle tier luxury business. We would go to clothing shows (Javits) in Manhattan. Multiple shoe companies would present a
by adaisadais 7y ago
In a previous life I was in the men’s middle tier luxury business. We would go to clothing shows (Javits) in Manhattan. Multiple shoe companies would present a shoe to us that had a “Gucci sole, leather, just no buckle” or a sweater “milled in the same factory that YSL uses” all at a fraction of the price.
Luxury typically today just means logo. Very rarely is a garment worth the 10x markup just because it has a LV or Gucci stamp.
I do think bespoke suits and certain fabrics are worth their ostentatious price points but to your average consumer they just want the brand.
To some extent it’s the same in all industries particularly the computer industry.
- pottertheotter 7y agoThis is why I hate buying clothing/accessories that have a logo on it. Not because I don't want to have a logo showing, but because I feel like I'm paying so I can have that logo. The nice thing about men's fashion is that there seem to be more staples that are timeless than there are in women's fashion. There are wide swings in women's fashion, but if I buy right, I can get away wearing something for years and it isn't dated.
- moneywoes 7y agoWhat would you say are some staples in men's fashion? Grey crewneck?
- adaisadais 7y agoWell the most timeless staple is really a principle: fit. When you buy clothing that fits you will (almost) always look better than the average bear. Good staples to look for / own: -denim trousers -white and blue dress, oxford, and tee shirts -deep navy blazer (no gold buttons) -mid or dark charcoal grey suit with some depth to it -dark brown cap-toe shoes (with a belt in the same color family) -navy, black, or grey wool sweater