The problem with brands across borders is that even if we did have Hollister here, odds are they'd target a different demographic. McDonald's, for instance, is quite a pricey fast-food restaurant in Brazil, and Thomas Hilfiger is incredibly expensive (I once heard it's a common brand in the US).
Oct-18-2012 07:49
Sushipunk
Flickering, I roam
Registered: Sep 2006
Location: Chateau Verdafloor
quote:
Originally posted by Lira
Thomas Hilfiger
'Tommy' Hilfiger
Expensive everywhere, certainly not just Brazil. Ugly, ugly stuff, IMO. I'm certainly no fashionista though
Oct-18-2012 07:54
Quazar
still likes trance
Registered: Jun 2010
Location: Los Angeles, USA
quote:
Originally posted by kadomony
It's a douchebag brand.
And also worn by many fobby asians.
It skyrocketed in popularity around the same time as "The OC" was popular, which gives you an idea of its initial demographic.
Oct-18-2012 08:09
Sushipunk
Flickering, I roam
Registered: Sep 2006
Location: Chateau Verdafloor
quote:
Originally posted by Quazar
fobby
What does this mean?
Oct-18-2012 08:11
Quazar
still likes trance
Registered: Jun 2010
Location: Los Angeles, USA
quote:
Originally posted by Sushipunk
What does this mean?
fobby = fob = fresh off the boat.
i.e. the groups that typically have only recently moved to the US, stay in their respective communities, and don't interact much with those born in the US.
Oct-18-2012 08:17
Sushipunk
Flickering, I roam
Registered: Sep 2006
Location: Chateau Verdafloor
quote:
Originally posted by Quazar
fobby = fob = fresh off the boat.
i.e. the groups that typically have only recently moved to the US, stay in their respective communities, and don't interact much with those born in the US.
Ohhhh. I really should have got that one :/ I know FOB, I just haven't heard it as "fobby". lol.
Oct-18-2012 08:27
Lews
Platipus And Prog Addict
Registered: Feb 2007
Location: Hugging Whales And Saving Trees
quote:
Originally posted by Sushipunk
'Tommy' Hilfiger
Expensive everywhere, certainly not just Brazil. Ugly, ugly stuff, IMO. I'm certainly no fashionista though
Not really that expensive in the States. They have a couple "upper" lines that aren't exactly cheap, but for the most part it's not that pricey; though it is certainly ugly, in my opinion.
I've been laughing at all the "lads" around here who wear Abercrombie and Hollister. So disgustingly ugly.
Oct-18-2012 08:31
Igaryok
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Jul 2006
Location:
quote:
Originally posted by Lira
I don't know what Hollister is. I mean, I looked it up on Wikipedia, but...
Yeah, with "preppy" brands like Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren, and Lacoste, you just have to know what to buy. Some of the stuff is hilariously ugly, but some of it is classic and looks great when worn correctly.
There's a fine line between "handsome gentleman" and "frat kid" with those types of clothes.
Oct-18-2012 09:40
Lira
Ancient BassAddict
Registered: Nov 2001
Location: Brasília, Brazil
quote:
Originally posted by Sushipunk
'Tommy' Hilfiger
I guess it comes to show how well acquainted I am with the brand
Actually, I can't say I know much about brands in general. I'm very practical when I buy clothes:
Trousers: Is it cargo? If so, does it have so many pockets it could be mistaken for a uniform of a parachute team? If it does, buy it.
Flannos: Does it have a brand on it? If not, buy it.
Shirts: Is it plain? If so, buy it.
And these are the 3 rules of Lira's fashion. I was actually a bit frustrated last week because apparently cargo pants are no longer popular. If I hated my balls so much I wanted to squeeze them, I'd squander my money with a Chinese masseur, not with ultra-skinny jeans