Comments on: On Brands and Labels http://www.stylemanila.com/2008/07/21/on-brands-and-labels/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:09:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: ana http://www.stylemanila.com/2008/07/21/on-brands-and-labels/#comment-3427 ana Fri, 28 Nov 2008 13:41:13 +0000 http://www.stylemanila.com/2008/07/21/on-brands-and-labels/#comment-3427 Sometimes I consider buying branded especially if I'm gonna use it everytime.because the other locally made are very easy to break or tear. Sometimes I consider buying branded especially if I’m gonna use it everytime.because the other locally made are very easy to break or tear.

]]> By: virlyn http://www.stylemanila.com/2008/07/21/on-brands-and-labels/#comment-3265 virlyn Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:12:48 +0000 http://www.stylemanila.com/2008/07/21/on-brands-and-labels/#comment-3265 as always it is how the person carry your dress not dress carry the person ;) and whether it is branded or not as long as the person carry it well then that's it! as always it is how the person carry your dress not dress carry the person ;) and whether it is branded or not as long as the person carry it well then that’s it!

]]> By: january http://www.stylemanila.com/2008/07/21/on-brands-and-labels/#comment-2903 january Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:05:12 +0000 http://www.stylemanila.com/2008/07/21/on-brands-and-labels/#comment-2903 i wish i have the money to splurge on branded labels, who doesn't di ba? but i don't really mind wearing unbranded ones, for as long as i got the comfort and style --i'm pretty okay with all that :) i wish i have the money to splurge on branded labels, who doesn’t di ba? but i don’t really mind wearing unbranded ones, for as long as i got the comfort and style –i’m pretty okay with all that :)

]]> By: Tessa http://www.stylemanila.com/2008/07/21/on-brands-and-labels/#comment-2325 Tessa Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:14:18 +0000 http://www.stylemanila.com/2008/07/21/on-brands-and-labels/#comment-2325 It's funny how a lot of girls out there try so hard to show their friends that they're such fashionistas just because they shop branded stuff. I actually saw this photo posted on a blog recently and this girl said she bought her dress at so and so but it looked horrendous on her! Poor girl. It’s funny how a lot of girls out there try so hard to show their friends that they’re such fashionistas just because they shop branded stuff. I actually saw this photo posted on a blog recently and this girl said she bought her dress at so and so but it looked horrendous on her! Poor girl.

]]> By: Dianne http://www.stylemanila.com/2008/07/21/on-brands-and-labels/#comment-2230 Dianne Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:37:25 +0000 http://www.stylemanila.com/2008/07/21/on-brands-and-labels/#comment-2230 Branded clothes are usually expensive because companies add their advertising costs on each of their items. Basically, people pay for the commercials of clothing lines and all that, just so they can associate the brand's name to theirs. That's a fact. Personally, as long as the product's quality (not the name) justifies the amount attached to it, it's fine to purchase it. Branded clothes are usually expensive because companies add their advertising costs on each of their items. Basically, people pay for the commercials of clothing lines and all that, just so they can associate the brand’s name to theirs. That’s a fact.

Personally, as long as the product’s quality (not the name) justifies the amount attached to it, it’s fine to purchase it.

]]> By: Alex M http://www.stylemanila.com/2008/07/21/on-brands-and-labels/#comment-1140 Alex M Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:57:09 +0000 http://www.stylemanila.com/2008/07/21/on-brands-and-labels/#comment-1140 In my opinion...^_^ v I think for designers, they should create styles that are very filipino. They should research on native designs then mix it with modern designs. Just think out of the box.. For elitists, they should support our local designers and local brands. Even though you wear expensive foreign items, it won't change your ethnicity. What i mean is, supporting local brands can still make you look rich... In my opinion…^_^ v

I think for designers, they should create styles that are very filipino. They should research on native designs then mix it with modern designs. Just think out of the box..

For elitists, they should support our local designers and local brands. Even though you wear expensive foreign items, it won’t change your ethnicity. What i mean is, supporting local brands can still make you look rich…

]]> By: kriz http://www.stylemanila.com/2008/07/21/on-brands-and-labels/#comment-1139 kriz Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:28:52 +0000 http://www.stylemanila.com/2008/07/21/on-brands-and-labels/#comment-1139 Brands are brands but what is more important is the quality of the product of that brand.I can say that the quality of our local brands like bench and human can be rated from almost the same to better compare to Gap,that's the reason why most of the time i ignore the big sale of Gap in this place.. I'm leaving here in kuwait where European brands dominated..Zara,Topshop,Promod,Mango and H&M are just examples of common brands here, and we can get more than 10 items in a single visit during sale,but whenever i'm going for vacation in the Philippines,i couldn't get even one.Considering the economic status and location of the country probably the reason why they can't drop down the sale to the lowest price..Here,for example,a promod top that cost 12kd (2000 pesos) can be dropped as low as 2kd (334 pesos) and they will not sale anything that is already out from the trend and the sale happens for almost every other month,so majority of the customers will definitely wait for it..During my 2006 vacation in the phils.,i visited a Mango sale at ATC,customers were so engrossed with the sale but when i checked the price,i couldn't consider it as sale..During my last year's vacation,i'm so glad to pack in my luggage back here in kuwait the number of best quality items from freeway,flower collections,lhasa,etc that i know wouldn't be left behind if to be lined-up with those international brands.. Brands are brands but what is more important is the quality of the product of that brand.I can say that the quality of our local brands like bench and human can be rated from almost the same to better compare to Gap,that’s the reason why most of the time i ignore the big sale of Gap in this place..
I’m leaving here in kuwait where European brands dominated..Zara,Topshop,Promod,Mango and H&M are just examples of common brands here, and we can get more than 10 items in a single visit during sale,but whenever i’m going for vacation in the Philippines,i couldn’t get even one.Considering the economic status and location of the country probably the reason why they can’t drop down the sale to the lowest price..Here,for example,a promod top that cost 12kd (2000 pesos) can be dropped as low as 2kd (334 pesos) and they will not sale anything that is already out from the trend and the sale happens for almost every other month,so majority of the customers will definitely wait for it..During my 2006 vacation in the phils.,i visited a Mango sale at ATC,customers were so engrossed with the sale but when i checked the price,i couldn’t consider it as sale..During my last year’s vacation,i’m so glad to pack in my luggage back here in kuwait the number of best quality items from freeway,flower collections,lhasa,etc that i know wouldn’t be left behind if to be lined-up with those international brands..

]]> By: Jason http://www.stylemanila.com/2008/07/21/on-brands-and-labels/#comment-1138 Jason Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:58:05 +0000 http://www.stylemanila.com/2008/07/21/on-brands-and-labels/#comment-1138 Great entry! I don't mind if I wear branded or "unbranded" clothes; what matters to me is the quality. In most cases, I do find that branded products have better quality than generic ones, although I have to say that most Filipino mainstream brands don't live up to my personal "quality control." (I'm particularly referring to shoes here.) As for local couture, I'm a guy and haven't bought one, so I've no idea of their quality. But from the looks of it, indie local designers are rocking the scene. Great entry!

I don’t mind if I wear branded or “unbranded” clothes; what matters to me is the quality. In most cases, I do find that branded products have better quality than generic ones, although I have to say that most Filipino mainstream brands don’t live up to my personal “quality control.” (I’m particularly referring to shoes here.)

As for local couture, I’m a guy and haven’t bought one, so I’ve no idea of their quality. But from the looks of it, indie local designers are rocking the scene.

]]> By: Sasha Manuel http://www.stylemanila.com/2008/07/21/on-brands-and-labels/#comment-1137 Sasha Manuel Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:04:04 +0000 http://www.stylemanila.com/2008/07/21/on-brands-and-labels/#comment-1137 <strong>Kaye:</strong> It's kind of sad when you really think about it. It's like this person is passing up on the chance to be truly individual. Sometimes, people just bank on the brand to lift up their personal style's status without considering its real value. But what can we do, right? <strong>Nikita:</strong> I'm placing emphasis on Volvo being a symbol of wealth here in Manila, which is quite different as to how it is seen in the US. It's never marketed as a family car here, expensive or otherwise. It's got somewhat of a "Bentley" status in this country. Anyway, you've got steady principles in terms of fashion. It's good that you believe that value in fashion can be had at minimal cost; without the hefty price tag. <strong>Alex:</strong> Yea, the local fashion designers do need a boost. I sure wish they would love the locals as much the locals would love them. Some need to be a bit more open to the idea that they need to reach out and accommodate, instead of adopting an elitist attitude. Again, what can we do? --- But I'm sure glad that there are quite a number of options available to us right now. Local indie fashion designers rock! :D Kaye: It’s kind of sad when you really think about it. It’s like this person is passing up on the chance to be truly individual. Sometimes, people just bank on the brand to lift up their personal style’s status without considering its real value. But what can we do, right?

Nikita: I’m placing emphasis on Volvo being a symbol of wealth here in Manila, which is quite different as to how it is seen in the US. It’s never marketed as a family car here, expensive or otherwise. It’s got somewhat of a “Bentley” status in this country. Anyway, you’ve got steady principles in terms of fashion. It’s good that you believe that value in fashion can be had at minimal cost; without the hefty price tag.

Alex: Yea, the local fashion designers do need a boost. I sure wish they would love the locals as much the locals would love them. Some need to be a bit more open to the idea that they need to reach out and accommodate, instead of adopting an elitist attitude. Again, what can we do?

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But I’m sure glad that there are quite a number of options available to us right now. Local indie fashion designers rock! :D

]]> By: Alex M http://www.stylemanila.com/2008/07/21/on-brands-and-labels/#comment-1134 Alex M Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:21:14 +0000 http://www.stylemanila.com/2008/07/21/on-brands-and-labels/#comment-1134 that's true. I think brand is less significant. Style is more important. Aside from that, we should support local brands or designs than foreign brands. How can we uplift Philippine fashion if we support foreign brands and designs? 5 stars for that opinion.. ^_^ v that’s true. I think brand is less significant.
Style is more important. Aside from that, we should support local brands or designs than foreign brands. How can we uplift Philippine fashion if we support foreign brands and designs?

5 stars for that opinion.. ^_^ v

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