Can someone please enlighten me on what's so fucking fantastic about...

[Triceratops]

...Abercrombie and Hollister?

Seriously, what exactly IS the deal with 'em both?
Everyone's been obsessed with them for a while now, but to me they're just ordinary, plain and boring clothes with a well known brand name printed on them.

So many people wear them, and are all "Omfg let's go to the Hollister store, it's like so FUCKING amazing" and it's really not? :/

Am I missing out on something here?

[The Madness.]

Just because most people do it, so then EVERYONE feels like it's such a great store because everyone shops there. All it has is one tee-shirt with the name brand printed all over the shirt. No one dares to be different or have their own style, just follows the crowd. All the 'cool' people wear it. It's not even cute clothes, just a repetitive style with the name brand and all that. It urks me. :P

[Syvelocin]

That's exactly what I think every time I see some teenager acting as a walking billboard advertising those places. I can bear the shirts they have with just the little moose logo more, but when they're wearing just a shirt with the brand name on it.. what were you thinking when you bought that? You could get the same exact shirt without the logo on it for at least 50% cheaper I'll bet.

[Nevermore]

Acceptance from peers I presume. I'm guessing the skanky styles, and the obnoxious logos, make some kids go bonkers. The high prices and everything!! Oh my gosh, how can one resist! I love how the kids I see go in all look exactly the same too. Same hair cut, same jeans, same hair color. They are like clones!!! DX It kind of creeps me out!

[Tristin.]

tbh, im guilty of buying things like this lol but not very often, id rather buy it from a less know shop ut love it than buy it just for the brand. I buy all my stuff online anyway lol :P

They arnt that expensive either, but i guess thats just the rich kid in me lol

[DarkHorses]

I agree. I hate all of the popular teen stores, and I wouldn't wear them. And seriously, what is with Hollister? It's so dark in there I bet you can't even see what you're buying. :P

[Amnesiac]

Why can't everyone be simple like me and just buy clothes because I need clothes to wear? Clothes shopping is an absurdly boring experience. Who gives a flying fuck if your clothes are from some trendy corporation-name-brand, mass-produced, overpriced store that erects (no pun) pictures of shirtless men so all the constantly orgasming Justin Bieber fangirls and douchebag guys will go in and buy more and more of their pointless items so they can "fit in" to their "social group" at high school?

Why can't people just buy their shirts and jeans from Target for $20 and call it a day?

[The Joker]

Why can't everyone be simple like me and just buy clothes because I need clothes to wear? Clothes shopping is an absurdly boring experience. Who gives a flying fuck if your clothes are from some trendy corporation-name-brand, mass-produced, overpriced store that erects (no pun) pictures of shirtless men so all the constantly orgasming Justin Bieber fangirls and douchebag guys will go in and buy more and more of their pointless items so they can "fit in" to their "social group" at high school?

Why can't people just buy their shirts and jeans from Target for $20 and call it a day?

http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/showthread.php?t=81283

Also, my issue isn't neccesarily people who wear their shirts with a little fucking bird on the chest or whatever, but it's people who are douchebags and decide to continue the stereotype connected to the stores. I mean, it goes both ways. Why do you care if someone has a logo on their chest? As you said, it's just clothing.

[Mzor203]

I just like to laugh at everyone because I buy my shirts for $3.00-$4.00, still look fine, and come out with much more money than people my age.

What is the deal with ANY brands? I honestly have a hard time understanding why anyone would want to have a brand name on their shirts, it makes me feel like a walking advertisement.

[Preacher]

Here in Belgium people go get them especially in USA, ... or they get them shipped :)cause they're not available here :P If you wear them here you're kinda cool xD
I don't buy them though, for the same price I can get better brands.

[phish]

Ever heard of band wagon propaganda, well there you go. By being a "non conformist" everyone becomes a fucking conformist. In the words of Dr.House


"Damn, I can't remember the last time I saw a 20 something with a tattoo of an Asian letter on his arm."

[Perseus]

Why can't everyone be simple like me and just buy clothes because I need clothes to wear? Clothes shopping is an absurdly boring experience. Who gives a flying fuck if your clothes are from some trendy corporation-name-brand, mass-produced, overpriced store that erects (no pun) pictures of shirtless men so all the constantly orgasming Justin Bieber fangirls and douchebag guys will go in and buy more and more of their pointless items so they can "fit in" to their "social group" at high school?

Why can't people just buy their shirts and jeans from Target for $20 and call it a day?

It's all about style. I wear American Eagle every fucking day because I like the shirts. They're comfortable, and I like the designs.

I have a question. A lot of you people are like, "Hurr, judging is bad, hurr." And then here you are judging people for what kind of clothes they wear. It's just fucking clothes. Who cares? Why does it matter what someone else wears? You prefer what you wear, and they prefer what they wear. Granted, I snicker inside at people who wear polo t-shirts and shit. It's so tacky.

[Amnesiac]

It's all about style. I wear American Eagle every fucking day because I like the shirts. They're comfortable, and I like the designs.

I have a question. A lot of you people are like, "Hurr, judging is bad, hurr." And then here you are judging people for what kind of clothes they wear. It's just fucking clothes. Who cares? Why does it matter what someone else wears? You prefer what you wear, and they prefer what they wear. Granted, I snicker inside at people who wear polo t-shirts and shit. It's so tacky.

I don't mind if people wear shirts because they genuinely like them. Clothes are clothes, I couldn't care less.

However, I do care that our society has stooped to such low a level that we use other peoples' "sense of fashion" as a replacement for their personality. It baffles me that, in some places, you need to buy corporation name-brand shirts so you can fit in with that elitist group that also wears corporation name-brand shirts. Thus is the result of capitalism, a mixed bag of social consequences.

[deadpie]

I walked in there once. Went to look at some jeans and right in front of me was this gigantic poster of a buff man shirtless and sweating while holding a surfboard. That's when I said, "Fuck this shit."

I mean, I'm bisexual, but that store is surely flaming the fuck up. That place was on fire.


http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/showthread.php?t=81283


Thanks. Fuck target and its bullshit.

[Perseus]

However, I do care that our society has stooped to such low a level that we use other peoples' "sense of fashion" as a replacement for their personality. It baffles me that, in some places, you need to buy corporation name-brand shirts so you can fit in with that elitist group that also wears corporation name-brand shirts. Thus is the result of capitalism, a mixed bag of social consequences.

Yeah, that's stupid.

And I never go into Abercrombie and Hollister since it's so fucking dark and hot in there and their clothes are way the fuck overpriced.

[The Joker]

Yeah, I'm not one for paying forty fucking bucks for anything, really.

[Suicune]

Ugh, I hate both stores. Everybody wears them, I don't see why. It's a fucking bird, and a date stitched in big, bold, colorful letters all over the shirt that you don't even know what it is. And half the time it just says "Aero" just, "Aero." Silly children, you cannot fly.

I just go to Old Navy, there's no preppyness there. Oh, and there's sales all the time. :)
But honestly, Hollister is this big dark room.
And Abercrombie...is the same with a half naked man pasted on the front door.

[nybabygirl]

both stores annoy me. you can smell them from a mile away. i shop in the little boutiques near me. i love originality and Abercrombie and Hollister are the exact opposite. Whenever i go in those stores i walk out with the world's worst headache.

[JackOfClubs]

I don't see anything special about ether of them. I feel that designer shirts and jeans and stuff like that are a huge waste of money. Sure, designer suits and dress shies are nice, but in all seriousness tshirts should not cost more than like $20.

[Nathan_B]

i like going to Abercrombie. I mean its where i go if i want something nice and plain... and i buy my skinny jeans and cologne from there because it smells great. I mean i dont obsess over it, even thought it is one of my fav stores, but i wear like Guess, Ed Hardy, Affliction, ect. Im just saying not everyone who shops there is plain and boring and easily labeled. I buy stuff that no one else would from those stores like their awesome graphic tees that somewhat have inappropriate stuff on it. or a nice sweater!

[hollisterbabe]

To be considered cool, me personally i love their perfumes and shirts but i hate their pants they dont fit right.

[Charleigh]

Hollister because their is that GORGEOUS boy on the front of the shopping bag :P
makes you wanna dieee ....

[mzhockey1696]

I dont normally shop at those stores, I dont like anything about them plus there super overpriced. I dont like the clothes for girls there too.

[Kiko]

Why would I pay money to be a walking billboard?

[Fiction]

They're just trying to fit in. ¬¬

[Daniel_]

To be honest, I have no clue. I'd personally much rather shop for clothing at Pac Sun.

[jockboy14]

ya i dont really care about them. some of their shirts are nice, but its not anything tremendous. i usually just go for the graphic tees or somethin that is a good polo. but half of my closet is just shirts that i get from playing sports at school.

[Kitty Purry]

i hate those stores xD lol.. its funny when they have shirts that say california all across it, yet they dont even live there.. xD

[Dimitri]

People just like to have them to say that they have brand name clothes thats all

[Fourth Dimension]

i like hollister not abercrombie

[ikhasgkfjh]

I like Hollister & AE out of all those stores.... Now Abercrombie, I mean $80 for a polo.... They are on something. Even though I have the money to spend on these kinds of brands, and I have expensive taste :P. I dont see the point in spending $80 for a shirt, it seriously is a waste of money. Although I have alot of AE & Hollister, I wear Fox most of the time, as you can tell on my avatar lmao.

[Syvelocin]

I can get the same shirt, minus the stupid logo for at least 50% less than the price, if not more like 80%, in any of those stores, I guarantee you.

Being poor as hell living off of only my salary, you learn to do some intense thrift store searching. There's actually good stuff there if you dig for it, the rest you can make into something good if you have simple knowledge of sewing. And even if you want Ambercrombie clothes, you can get the same stuff in perfect quality at a thrift store for half the price :P

Even if I had the money, I would never overspend. And those prep stores aren't even worth a normal price with the stupid logos. I like funny or meaningful tees if they're going to have stuff like that on them, and if not then I like them fully plain.

[The Madness.]

I'd personally much rather shop for clothing at Pac Sun.

..Pac Sun is pretty much all logos, just not the Hollister logo. It's Monster, Hurley, DC. Exc. :P

[The Joker]

Also, Abercrombie ads are like porn. That may be a reason why some like it.

[MoveAlong]

So many people wear them, and are all "Omfg let's go to the Hollister store, it's like so FUCKING amazing" and it's really not? :/

hehe

I think those people like it because of its name and style, but its style is sort of average. I'd rather go for something laid back instead of EFFING PREPPY. There's only so much room for colored striped polo shirts and destroyed jeans.

[Mrs.KermitTheFrogx]

i had a hollister top
like a tank top !
it was quite nice but i got it for my birthday of one of my friends
and the stitching all came out the side of it ...
and i went to the store a few weeks later and it was £55 (about $100 )
NOT worth it !!!x

[blackmusicbox215]

I like the way that the shirts fit on me. I only buy shirts from there. I buy jeans from Wal-Mart or somewhere cheap. I also have Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce cologne. It smells amazing, and a lot of the girls I know love the smell of it.

[Jenna.]

I'll shop just about anywhere. If I see something that's cute, regardless of the store or what brand it is, I'll buy it. It doesn't matter to me. But it's not just Hollister, Abercrombie, etc who sell the shirts with their name printed all over them. Plenty of other stores are like that too. PacSun, for example. I still shop at these stores sometimes, but I go for the more original pieces, like tops with designs on them, jeans and/or dresses, not the t-shirts that just scream "HOLLISTER" at you. I'm more than happy to shop at Target though, if everything I see in the other stores is too expensive. I absolutely love Target. :P

[IMonfire]

I don't like those clothing stores too. The quality of their clothes is good but I hate the very large logo printed in the front. You lokk like a walking billboard wearing such clothes. Why would I wear that. And besides, they're not paying me to advertise the brand. :yeah:

[Liela-Bo]

there is nothing good about them, since everyone has it, u automaticly think you need to get it to stay in with the fashion and be socially accepted :) x

[foot soldier]

I love how the kids I see go in all look exactly the same too. Same hair cut, same jeans, same hair color. They are like clones!!! DX It kind of creeps me out!

The cool thing is this is EXACTLY how the Hollister/Abercrombie wearing world views your stereo-typical hipster/emo kid. They all look exactly the same to everyone else but themselves.

As with 'preppy' style, one who doesn't actively dress in it cannot be expected to know the differences of brands. No one who's actually worth their salt really wears any of the three A's anymore; Abercrombie, American Eagle, and Aeropostale. That's mostly dumb, lower tier high school children. The same kids who act like their North Faces are made of gold and their Sperrys don't stink. At my school, we wear such brands entirely sparingly. I actually don't shop at any of the A's at all anymore, and only shop Hollister for their button downs and because their printed skirts are definitely the cutest around. More often then not you'll catch me in Polo, Lacoste, Lilly Pulitzer, that sort of thing.

I mean, if you're going to be branded, at least wear something nice.

[Skeptical Bear]

Never even been to that store, but I've heard of it. I usually go to Aeropostale and some other store I forgot the name to.

[Modus Operandi]

Repetitive, pastel colored clothing that makes one a walking advertisement.

Sounds like fun.
/sarcasm

[Benny.]

Well I was one of the first people to start wearing hollister and abercrombie at my school, so like I don't feel that I followed everyone, more they followed me, or just joined the band wagon. I prefer the clothing with just the bird, or moose, but on hoodies for example, I will buy the ones with the over-sized logo's and whatever because I think it looks nice :)

[Perseus]

Repetitive, pastel colored clothing that makes one a walking advertisement.

Sounds like fun.
/sarcasm

I dunno about you, but I like wearing vintage tees from American Eagle. They make me look buffer. :P

[Modus Operandi]

I dunno about you, but I like wearing vintage tees from American Eagle. They make me look buffer. :P

That I can understand, I suppose. I was mostly ranting about the freshman girls who think it's cool to wear Hollister shirts and sweatpants to school every day.

[coolguy1996]

You see, if you've gone to an abercrombie store, it's quite different from the usual boutique setup. It's really dark, and it almost looks like you're going to a cave. Then the scent comes in. It smells weird in that place. Now all of that stuff comes into play into brain-washing teenagers with raging hormones. I'm sarcastic btw. It's jsut all the hype about it. People think they're cool. I'd honestly rather wear h&m :)

[hollister_]

I looove both, they actually have okay sales, some times you can get shirts for like $15!
I basically only buy their clothes on sale: only like $15-$20 a shirt, and $40-$60 for a pair of jeans. I like the way they fit and I like the way they look.

[Djdevin69]

I hate abercrombie I love holster though sometimes...

[pineinchneis]

i love hollister but we only have one a and f store in britain. they should open more.
i dont get why people hate them so much. theyre great clothes at good prices

[LuckyLuke]

What's so amazing about them? Their branding department. They do an excellent freaking job.

[Maeria]

there was this shirt that was like 48 bucks in hollister

then i went to another store and saw a similar one for 7 bucks

:/ this is why i don't shop at those places..

[Philleeep]

Its just a general trend, along with past trends, it will fade off

[Triceratops]

I went in Hollister the other day and I picked up a few shirts (that were supposed to be fitted) that I thought were nice - HOW IRONIC. They were all a size small and they all were so poorly fitted. They fit nicely around the arms and chest but around my waist it was all loose material that stuck out...it just looked so cheap and tacky. I couldn't get a size extra small either because I'm not disgustingly skinny.

So for something so expensive, their clothes could at least be of a good quality fit. I mean their designs already suck in terms of aesthetics as it is...

[Bougainvillea]

I have a couple abercrombie shirts. But most of my stuff is Perry Ellis, Calvin Klein, or simple button downs from polo. I find it that the more simple, and calm looking, the more attractive it is. Not only that, but they usually have stuff I'm very comfortable in. And that's what matters.

I typically try to not judge people. I mean, my friend Monty wears hollister, and I love the guy to death. His dad worked with mine, an he's really intellegent, so there is more to some people than just clothing. I wear the clothes I wear because they make me feel attractive, and feel good about my self. If that's how people feel about their clothes, so be it. But to go around and rub the prices of things in peoples faces. That's not cool. And I see that a lot.

[User Deleted]

Easy, just a brand that by modern society was deemed popular. I personally like Fox brand... honestly 90% because it says fox the other 10% is quality.

[Bath]

I love Hollister and Hot Topic.
Why do we have to pick sides..?

[Triceratops]

I love Hollister and Hot Topic.
Why do we have to pick sides..?

Nobody is "picking sides". I was just wondering what the fuss is about a certain brand of clothing that looks like a regular piece of clothing. For example, loads of people want a plain green t-shirt from Abercrombie & Fitch, but not an identical plain green t-shirt from an ordinary clothes store.

It's also the same for the Hot Topic morons who will only buy a pair of black skinny jeans or a studded belt from a Hot Topic store but not the exact same pair of jeans and belt from a regular store.

Those emos and preps, or whatever you 13 year olds call them, are nothing more than posers.

[Bath]

Nobody is "picking sides". I was just wondering what the fuss is about a certain brand of clothing that looks like a regular piece of clothing. For example, loads of people want a plain green t-shirt from Abercrombie & Fitch, but not an identical plain green t-shirt from an ordinary clothes store.

It's also the same for the Hot Topic morons who will only buy a pair of black skinny jeans or a studded belt from a Hot Topic store but not the exact same pair of jeans and belt from a regular store.

Those emos and preps, or whatever you 13 year olds call them, are nothing more than posers.

I like the way the Hollister shirts look. I like going to the mall and picking it out when I have some extra money. I like Hot Topic because I like how they have some quirky stuff.

I also enjoy Target and Wal-mart.

I'm not an 'emo' or 'prep', whatever those may be.
I just like both stores.
Some people only like one of them.
Why are you labeling people though, because of their clothes? If someone wants to wear ALL Hollister/Abercrombie/AE, and they have the money to do so, I don't see the problem.

[Triceratops]

Why are you labeling people though, because of their clothes?

Prejudice and stereotypes are a part of life, regardless of what your elementary school teachers told you. Or what your typical "don't judge me because I'm different" friend who listens to nothing but My Chemical Romance says.

If someone wants to wear ALL Hollister/Abercrombie/AE, and they have the money to do so, I don't see the problem.

I like to moan about things that I think people are really dumb and stupid for doing, such as buying overpriced clothing that looks like a generic $4 piece of clothing, for example.

[Bath]

Prejudice and stereotypes are a part of life, regardless of what your elementary school teachers told you. Or what your typical "don't judge me because I'm different" friend who listens to nothing but My Chemical Romance says.

I like to moan about things that I think people are really dumb and stupid for doing, such as buying overpriced clothing that looks like a generic $4 piece of clothing, for example.

Eh, I just choose to not judge people.
If I find myself judging, because I do admit we're all human and do it, I just push it away. Not worth my energy.

If somebody wants to waste their money, then let it be, I guess is how I see things. Doesn't affect me.

[SosbanFach]

I love how the kids I see go in all look exactly the same too. Same hair cut, same jeans, same hair color. They are like clones!!! DX It kind of creeps me out!

it's obviously the same the world over! JB hair, all of them!

[High]

I'll admit, I have about 2 American Eagle and Hollister pieces of clothing in my wardrobe right now. But I prefer to be different, I shop at Kohls and get plaid button down shirts there, basketball shorts, some T-shirts. As far as my casual clothes go as in like T-shirts I wear racing brand clothing. Fox, Alpine, Monster energy, etc..

[suicidenote.]

I'm guilty of shopping at Hollister and American Eagle, a lot. I admit, it started from being around other people who bought things from there and being "cool", but I've come to love their stuff. American Eagle has really cute shirts and hoodies, good fitting jeans, and nice dresses. Plus, they last a good while! Hollister is where I get most of my shorts from. They are VERY comfortable. I also get jeans and tees from there. The thing is, I rarely EVER pay full price for any of it. Sure I'll pay the $50 for a pair of jeans if I REALLY want them, but normally I'll shop online or wait til there is a really good sale. I just recently bought 2 pairs of shorts from Hollister that were both originally $40 each and were on sale for $14.60 each. Of course shipping isn't cheap, but it's a LOT less than it would have been full price.
Each person has a different style, that's all. You may not like the clothes, but others do.

[Hope4u]

I love their stuff..got a lot of tees and shorts from both, probably more from American Eagle because they're closer, plus I love the underwear from there.

[Lawliet]

I went into Abercrombie & Fitch once, when I went to this shopping center to just get beach stuff for the summer. It's pretty daunting as a straight guy to see a guy with a six pack taking up an entire wall. They are a bit expensive, but I did buy a pair of sandals they had and I have to admit they are most comfortable ones I've ever worn. I've have friends who shop there often and that's how I heard about them. Their prices are a bit steep and you could probably find a better deal other places but they're pretty good quality in my opinion. I just will be going there rarely.

[Apollo.]

I am a sucker for a brand name lol, but i do have my own style to:)

[nikichio]

I do shop at both stores, although most of the stuff i buy don't have the huge holilster and abercrombie print on them. i also get most of my jeans from hollister, i like how they fit on me.
But topshop and h&m are by far my fave stores!

[morbidmonkey]

my sister works at abercrombie.... i get discounts ^_^

[IbCrazy]

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[Bougainvillea]

Consumerism at its best.

So basicaly you're saying that people shop at these stores is because all they know how to do is suck dick, and spend their parent's money? You know, that sounds just about right. We need people like you. People who pay for things. People who have no individual opinion, and the opinions they do have really aren't worth more than a pecker on the pope.

[Kahn]

I shop at these stores. I enjoy the clothing. I like the style.

I am absolutely sure that I have an individual opinion, Lawrence. And yes, I buy most of my clothes. :)

[Bougainvillea]

I buy an occasional pair of shorts once in a while, but you don't see me going around saying the "God honest truth, we shop at the stores because we need to keep our financial status in good rep so I look rich", which is the exact thing God is against. (And right now we're going to assume he exists just for the sake of the conversation).

[tyler17OKC]

Some of there stuff I like but not all of it. But I have never bought anything from there as I can't wear any of the stuff I like form there, I'm too tall(6'5")

[Jennifer's Ashes]

In middle school, hollister was THE place to be. Everyone lived by it. If you wore it, you were in. If not, (unless you were some special case) you were out. Me, personally, I shop around. I'm a big thrift shop girl, a lot of my clothes are vintage or just plain used. But, no thrifted jeans have ever fit me right. I tried all the stores. H&M, Abercrombie, American Eagle, everywhere in the mall. And yes, hollister. And those were the ones that fit. I'm super tall and pretty skinny so its not always easy to find something thats both in my town. Sure, I'm no fan of the prices or the advertising (and also they stick the hollister symbol everywhere they can think of in those jeans) but ultimately I have nothing against the store. Not everything is my style but I don't like the idea of hating a place just because it's cool and you feel obligated to. That's just my view.

[Wicked_Syn]

I see nothing wrong with AE, but Hollister is just so fake like. The store in my mall, they had two BUFF ASS looking dudes in TIGHT ASS shirts. At first I thought they were cardboard, then I seen their heads moved and I was scared away from that store since then. And Abercrombie....meh, it reminds me of the people I don't like. Most of the people I don't like wear their clothing. Also, I'm not a fan of our new pop loving society and Abercrombie has "pop" written all over their clothing.

[Dog Desab]

Why is triceratops frozen? I dont even know what frozen means?

[skater94]

Abercrombie doesn't even have stores in my area! I have to drive 4 hours to Washington state to visit the store. Never been in there, but I wouldn't buy the overpriced clothes anyways. So I guess if you live in west coast Canada, wearing Abercrombie makes you kinda special.

[YogoTummy]

Popularity, ego, and swag, if you were a prep youd understand

[suicidenote.]

Popularity, ego, and swag, if you were a prep youd understand

I'm nowhere near being a prep, and I wear these clothes. Thank you very much.