Do brand-name products REALLY matter?

[CarolinaDude]

How much does the brand name of an item matter to YOU? Be it shirts, jeans, sunglasses, scarfs, small accessories.. anything!

[nifty]

if you have money then yes it dose it also depends on what kinds of friends you want to alot of people yes it dose

[suicidenote.]

I hate to say it, but yes. The brand name of clothes, shoes, and accesories do matter to me. I will get some things that aren't from an expensive or popular brand, but I will look for what I want in those stores first.

[louisgray]

For me,yes they are important in this modern age where everyone critiques each other

I have brand names and cheap clothes ,but I prefer the brand names

[Jennifer's Ashes]

Not at all. But if I like something from one of the big name companies, I'll buy it. Just not for the name. Not all of my clothes are branded though, a lot of them are just thrifted.

[DerBear]

I think yes/no depending on the people and events

[Derek951]

Sort of matters. Some brands I just like the style more than others, or they're way better quality. But as far as being trendy or anything, I don't worry about that

[UnknownError]

Not really. The only big named things people here wear is tracksuits, so it doesnt really matter. D;

[The Madness.]

If I find something that I believe is the almost the exact replica to a brand name, and $40 cheaper? Hell yes I'm buying it. The only thing I honestly ever buy in brand names are shoes. I think the $60 shoes last longer than the knock off $5 shoes.

[kizzy]

I dont care that much for brand name.. i do care for quality though. and most of the time branded stuff have better quality but i personally wont buy things just for the name/ to impress people.. thats just stupid imo.

[prob1996]

It does matter sometimes. You want to look like nice and somewhat in style so a certain brand or name can make the difference. Some brands are made a little better (jeans & shirts, outerwear , shoes, sneakers)
Then again it's stupid to wear to nothing but brand names. U can mix and match an outfit and still look good and not worry about spending outrageous prices for similiar stuff.

[Derek951]

I dont care that much for brand name.. i do care for quality though. and most of the time branded stuff have better quality but i personally wont buy things just for the name/ to impress people.. thats just stupid imo.

You said what I was trying to say, only you said it better. lol.

[Ben Michael]

Yeah I guess I just like wearing what's comfortable and that's usually brand name stuff xD

[Charlotte93]

well i just get what ever clothes i can get brand names don't really matter to me that much. As long as my clothes are cute to me and fit nice, I'm good

[UnknownError]

The only thing I honestly ever buy in brand names are shoes. I think the $60 shoes last longer than the knock off $5 shoes.

This. I wear one pair of All Star's foar 4 months and buy that time my friend Hannah is on her 5th Dunnes knock off pair.

[Taylorxbox]

They are just so expensive and my parents won't buy me them so I have to get them all. In my mind, they are Exactly The Same as any other brands!! Its just having that little Nike symbol or that Air Jordan symbol. I could go and get an under armour shirt for 50$ or I could go and get the cheap brand that feels exactly the same for 20$.
I like wearing them, but I don't think they are any better than anything else

[rockandtumble]

Not at all.
I have very few brand name things in my wardrobe, and when I do shop, I buy cheap and on sale.
Its not a lack of money or anything, I just dont see the point in wasting tons of money on a designer top when I could get one I like just as much for WAY less.

[louisgray]

but brand name products are so cheap in america,you should be gratefull,especially for preppy and sporty clothes

[Upintheair]

I honestly dont care too much! I mean I like fashion and designers, but I think that stuff is just fun to look at! Im going to wear what looks good and what isnt going to make me go broke

[AllThatYouDreamed]

Clothes, fuck no I hate any viable markers of what brand it is.

Makeup, meh. All eyeliner is really the same - no, really it has to be because of the conditions it's made in - with different packaging so I find the cheepest I can in the color/style I want it. (I like the big eye pencils :P)

Shoes. Ok, I like my converse. They're the only sneakers I wear. Formal/boots whatever brand has the style/size i want.

[Aaron1995]

I guess it depends who you are around. When I go to school (I live in a small Oklahoma Town BTW) I would wear a brand name shirt like Armani Exchange, or Burberry and no one would know what that is. It really depends on who your with or where you are. Or who you want to impress. So it's basically " You spend money you don't have to impress people you don't like.

[butty_92]

No it doesn''t matter to me, products without recognised brands can be just as good if not better quality than those that do. I don't usually like going with the trend and with what everyone is wearing.

[Fourth Dimension]

Sometimes they do to me

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[Ihaveleftforever]

ummmm unless your a nobody, then yes........Nothing but designer please (:

[coolguy1996]

Brand names matter to me because of the quality and sophistication they often have. The high-street stores, do too much trends all in the same piece, making it look like a frilly frock of no use to the simple aesthetist. As for the mainstream stores, well you gotta really love their style, because whatever season it is, they will come up with the same stuff.

If by brand name, you mean designer, then to me they don't matter a lot. I will buy designer, only if I know it will last me a few seasons. Nothing hurts more than owning last seasons most overused piece, which ALL of the fashion circle have gone through. Hurts, a lot.

[oceandude33a]

with some stuff i think they matter

[Magenta]

I don't like brand-names unless they are truly worth it and are a good quality. However, some people can be extremely shallow and yes, judge you on what you wear.

Personally, I buy from thrift shops. If I can pick up something brand-name for really cheap, great! But I wouldn't spend, say... $60 on a shirt. Not happening. Especially since most clothing like that (for girls anyway) is really sheer and thin and I think to myself, "I want a shirt, not a flimsy piece of fabric."

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[Lithium]

Only some stuff like jeans, shoes and sometimes watches, I mostly wear Levi jeans and I wear Supra, Nike and Adidas and Casio G-Shock watches.

[Brighter.Tomorrow]

I prefer to wear namebrands like American Eagle, Aeropostale and other's. But a lot of times I can't afford the expensive name brands, and will settle for OP.
I tend to be really stuck up when it comes to living quarters and clothing. Which is something I need to work on....

[lilj231]

yea for like shoes and jeans,but not really for tops i only buy if its good quality and not cheap looking.

[screamtobeheard]

In all honesty, I don't really care what brand my clothes and such are. I couldn't tell you brands on most of my clothes except for pants because I'm tall, so I can only get pants that fit me certain places. And I will say that I have asics volleyball shoes because I refuse to buy nike products. And I do want good quality sports equipment. Like, my knee pads are underarmour. And my swimsuits are all speedo. Only because from my experiences, other brands do not hold up as well.

[Alexithymia]

Alas, yes. It does. <.<

[Rawrgasm]

shirt:yea
Shorts: dont care
Shoes:ya

[Baby_James94]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WJFjXtHcy4 <---- does this answer?

[jacob_1995]

I think that today, in a very critical world, the brand of your clothes does matter. More than that though, is that a well-known brand name will produce higher-quality clothes that look better and will last longer than a generic brand from wal-mart or something.

[Weeping]

Honestly, it doesn't matter at all in my world.

[idontusethisanymore]

I prefer them

[RElk]

Yes, for the most part.

[Syvelocin]

Yes, but for a different reason. It matters because I can tell so many things about you just by the fact that you do wear those brands for whatever reason (proving you have the money to afford brand-names, fitting in, insecurity, whatever it may be).

But myself, I don't see a fucking difference. Clothes are clothes, my god. No one gives a damn about who's clothes you're wearing.

[Left]

I dont really care one way or the other. I suppose tho if I was able to afford it I would buy more brand names but i guess im lucky to have friends that dont really care about that kind of thing

[ShadowGirl]

I don't wear brands that everyone wears (aeropostale, abercrombie and fitch, american eagle) but other than that, I don't really care

[Suicune]

but brand name products are so cheap in america,you should be gratefull,especially for preppy and sporty clothes

Lolwat.

This Trenchcoat from Coach
http://resources.shopstyle.com/sim/69/9b/699b97414de92554c588a1efffe9aa3f/coach-leather-coats-new-madeline-suede-trench.jpg
$1,298

This Crest Rugby shirt from Tommy Hilfiger
http://s7d3.scene7.com/is/image/ShopTommy/C887803073_468_FNT?wid=385&hei=385&fmt=jpeg&qlt=100%2C0&op_sharpen=1&resMode=trilin&op_usm=0.8%2C1.0%2C6%2C0&iccEmbed=0
$79

These 7 For All Mankind Jeans
http://resources.shopstyle.com/sim/c0/58/c058e36a3d65d123fa73292e8fa3d057_medium/7-for-all-mankind-revolve-clothing-relaxed-jeans-relaxed-a-pocket.jpg
$178

These Nike Air Max 2011 Women's Shoes
http://www.finishline.com/store/images/products/lg429890043.jpg
$159.99

Most name brands are anything but cheap, even in America.

[randomchazzz]

to me, branding is everything - if you have the money. if i can buy designer then i will because i've found the quality and fit are much nicer than high street stores. some high street stuff is okay though like a like topman jackets.

[ImCoolBeans]

No, brand names don't mean too much to me. I wear whatever is nice looking and appealing to me.

[Bath]

I like shopping for brand named things when I have the money, or I ask for some for my birthday/christmas.

But when I have limited money, Walmart/Target/thrift stores are just lovely.

[Aragorn]

Personally, I don't give a rat's tail who made my clothes! They are just freaking clothes so who cares how much they cost or who made them?

[LuckyLuke]

For colognes and sunglasses, brand names are incredibly important to me because those are things you don't want to screw with. Your eyes aren't something you want to save $20 and buy a knockoff brand of. Colognes that are sold really cheap can contain unsafe chemicals as they're not that regulated, it's worth the extra money for them or saving it all and skipping out if you can't afford it.

As for clothes, excluding cashmere and all wool styles, brand name isn't as important as quality and design. If something is made very well with great style by someone I've never heard of, I won't hesitate to buy it (so long as the price is fair and affordable). Would I prefer to wear all Citizens jeans and carry a LV bag? Yes, but so long as the quality is great and the style is too, I don't care who makes it.

As for cashmere and wool, name is everything. If you're willing to spend $75(+) on a scarf, take some time to look at brands because when it comes to cashmere, name is everything.

[Infidelitas]

I have no brand name clothes, so I guess that means it doesn't mean anything for me. Why pay $50-$70 for a tshirt, when the $5 shirts do the same job.

[Victor]

How much does the brand name of an item matter to YOU? Be it shirts, jeans, sunglasses, scarfs, small accessories.. anything!

I'd say yes and no.
Wearing labels isnt all that important, but wearing the cheaper things isnt really good because theyre made in Chinese sweat shops in slave labor conditions and the overral fabrics and stitching suck.

But if i am on a tight budget, then i'd still get a few pricier essentials like shoes, jeans, scarfs and gloves.

[Xann]

i don't really care about brand-names.. i wear anything that i feel good in it :D

[Fushigi]

hmm.. i dont care about brands as well, as long as im comfortable using it and would make me feel confident wearing it :)