Vent - disgusted with quality of Eileen Fisher (and "high-end" clothes generally)

[Anonymous]

There is an Eileen Fisher store near me so I went in a few months ago. I almost had a heart attack after looking at the prices. A pair of leggings for over $100! Really? Crazy!

[Anonymous]

With the exception of a pair of leggings (Eileen Fisher) my other clothes from there have held up well.

[Anonymous]

I'd never be stupid enough to pay much for anything made in china. That's crazy. The slave trade quality is always inferior.

[Anonymous]

I love Eileen Fisher and have never had a problem with quality. I have sweaters and coats that are >10 years old and they look fine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I love Eileen Fisher and have never had a problem with quality. I have sweaters and coats that are >10 years old and they look fine.

I think you're missing the point. Everyone agrees that all of their clothes that are >10 years were decently crafted. These days, it doesn't matter what you pay -- it is all poorly made.

[Anonymous]

Ladies, why nt just buy made in America products? Then you are supporting US Companies and US employees who have some pride.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ladies, why nt just buy made in America products? Then you are supporting US Companies and US employees who have some pride.

Can you list a few? The only one I know is Giant hoodies and there's a wait list for those!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ladies, why nt just buy made in America products? Then you are supporting US Companies and US employees who have some pride.

Can you list a few? The only one I know is Giant hoodies and there's a wait list for those!

Dobbin Clothing-- nice clothes for work, all made in US.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I love Eileen Fisher and have never had a problem with quality. I have sweaters and coats that are >10 years old and they look fine.

I think you're missing the point. Everyone agrees that all of their clothes that are >10 years were decently crafted. These days, it doesn't matter what you pay -- it is all poorly made.

I also have Eileen Fisher clothes that I bought this year and they're not poorly made either. I keep buying them because I haven't had any quality issues. I'd be curious to see what item the OP received for Christmas.

[Anonymous]

the clothes that I have bought recently from Boden are really well made and have held up beautifully. I am actually not sure if they are made in the UK or not - but the fabric is sturdy. Boden is fairly expensive although not super high-end, and while it does not have the widest range of choices they do offer a few nice work pieces and fun everyday dresses.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ladies, why nt just buy made in America products? Then you are supporting US Companies and US employees who have some pride.

Can you list a few? The only one I know is Giant hoodies and there's a wait list for those!

According to this New Yorker profile, Theory manufactures in the US, or tries to.
http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2013/09/23/130923fa_fact_mead

JBrand, Adriano Goldschmied, and American Apparel are all manufactured in California.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I feel like all clothing these days is crappy. I have clothes from ten years ago that have held up, whereas new purchases seem to barely last a season.

I completely agree! There's nothing to buy. I return most of what I buy ( mostly shop online)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I feel like all clothing these days is crappy. I have clothes from ten years ago that have held up, whereas new purchases seem to barely last a season.

I completely agree! There's nothing to buy. I return most of what I buy ( mostly shop online)

I'm pp, and one of the only thing I've bought this season is AG jeans. Just saw the post above. I LOVE them.

[Anonymous]

I will jump on this an add a few brands. About five or six years ago, I used to buy Elie Tahari because it was high quality. Now it might as we'll be h&m. And 10 plus years ago, I bought bcbg, which is also crap. I don't mind paying for a quality, but I do mind paying for crap with a brand name slapped on it.

Some of the fabrics are so sheer, I might as well wear cellophane.

I blame sweat shops and private equity cos seeking to increase margins.

Right now I will buy Tory burch or Burberry because at least the quality is there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ladies, why nt just buy made in America products? Then you are supporting US Companies and US employees who have some pride.

Can you list a few? The only one I know is Giant hoodies and there's a wait list for those!

There was this thread a while ago:
http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/305090.page#3544525

And to the first pp: there aren't that many American-made brands anymore. I'm happy to support them when I need something, but there are so few choices and they're not easy to find.