is it pretentious or cheesy to wear shoes or a purse with a large designer logo showing?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:juicy = majorly overpriced for what look like pajamas

bitchy=majorly overcompensating for some perceived inadequacy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When I went to the event at the "second-tier" private school for parents of accepted students, every single mom had a Coach bag and every dad had a blackberry. So I figure that if I want to apply to GDS in the future, I should save up for a LV bag and wear it casually yet prominently at the interview - it couldn't hurt!

I hardly call a logo item "low-class" considering some cost well over $500. I think some of the Coach and Tori Burch shoes are cute, but can't afford them. Some logo items are ugly, but then there are tons of non-logo items that are ugly too, especially almost anything by Juicy - who buys that crap besides uber-rich teenagers?

You have to be kidding. Nobody uses Coach bags anymore. They are 5-10 years ago. Seriously. I'm not trying to be b*tchy but, even in DC, people who know anything about fashion know better than to carry Coach.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:juicy = majorly overpriced for what look like pajamas

Ha! I've always thought this!!

[Anonymous]

When I was in High School I loved to wear logo clothing, but now I don't like to give free advertising to these companies. Also, I guess I do think it's the ultimate in conspicuous consumption. It's not really my style. When I see people with giant logos on their clothing I just think they want me to think they have a lot of money to spend. I tend to think people are buying knock-offs, so it doesn't really have an impact on my and why would I care anyway?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When I went to the event at the "second-tier" private school for parents of accepted students, every single mom had a Coach bag and every dad had a blackberry. So I figure that if I want to apply to GDS in the future, I should save up for a LV bag and wear it casually yet prominently at the interview - it couldn't hurt!

I hardly call a logo item "low-class" considering some cost well over $500. I think some of the Coach and Tori Burch shoes are cute, but can't afford them. Some logo items are ugly, but then there are tons of non-logo items that are ugly too, especially almost anything by Juicy - who buys that crap besides uber-rich teenagers?

You have to be kidding. Nobody uses Coach bags anymore. They are 5-10 years ago. Seriously. I'm not trying to be b*tchy but, even in DC, people who know anything about fashion know better than to carry Coach.

Great. Now I'm totally embarrassed. DH got me a Coach purse for my b-day. Paid about $380 for it. Little C's all over it, though it is a really pretty summer bag. Great to know that I now scream fashion victim

[Anonymous]

Give me a break. If YOU love your Coach bag, don't listen to the wenches on this forum. Logos, etc. totally depends on the bag/shoe.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When I went to the event at the "second-tier" private school for parents of accepted students, every single mom had a Coach bag and every dad had a blackberry. So I figure that if I want to apply to GDS in the future, I should save up for a LV bag and wear it casually yet prominently at the interview - it couldn't hurt!

I hardly call a logo item "low-class" considering some cost well over $500. I think some of the Coach and Tori Burch shoes are cute, but can't afford them. Some logo items are ugly, but then there are tons of non-logo items that are ugly too, especially almost anything by Juicy - who buys that crap besides uber-rich teenagers?

You have to be kidding. Nobody uses Coach bags anymore. They are 5-10 years ago. Seriously. I'm not trying to be b*tchy but, even in DC, people who know anything about fashion know better than to carry Coach.

Great. Now I'm totally embarrassed. DH got me a Coach purse for my b-day. Paid about $380 for it. Little C's all over it, though it is a really pretty summer bag. Great to know that I now scream fashion victim

I know plenty of people that still carry Coach Bags. When compared to other bags they are well made and last forever which is why I enjoy my Coach Bag so much. You people need to get over yourselves. OP if you like the shoes buy them and wear them proud Girl !!!

[Anonymous]

Try a Botkier. You'll never look back.

[Anonymous]

just because they're expensive doesn't mean they aren't low class. It's amazing what some idiots will pay for a brand-name. I don't mean Coach bags -- I think they are quality and I can understand someone wanting a sturdy, nicely-made handbag. And if you can reasonably afford it, of course.

But I find the people who don't have two nickels to rub together are often the ones sporting the name-brand clothing. We have relatives -- young and dumb...girl gets knocked up, not married, barely finished HS, no skills, crappy min. wage jobs. But do they want our hand-me-down clothes? Oh no, this kid is dressed in Polo and Tommy Hilfiger. And it isn't from TJ Maxx.

[Anonymous]

why advertise for these companies? I would only wear something with a logo if I were getting paid for being a bill board. I love nice cloths and think they are worth the $ for the quality, but not if it means I have the logo splashed across for all to see. Tacky

[Anonymous]

I have a few purses I love - mostly Isabella Fiore. But I also have more than one Coach bag (I cut the little tag off, btw). I buy only the things I really love, and I have such a visceral reaction to conspicuous consumption that I doubt I will ever want logo bags. And I can easily afford them and see women in my social circle with them all the time. I just think they companies should be paying me to advertise rather than the other way around.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Try a Botkier. You'll never look back.

Ew.

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/templates/P6.jhtml?itemId=cat8040734&parentId=cat000226&masterId=cat000149

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When I went to the event at the "second-tier" private school for parents of accepted students, every single mom had a Coach bag and every dad had a blackberry. So I figure that if I want to apply to GDS in the future, I should save up for a LV bag and wear it casually yet prominently at the interview - it couldn't hurt!

I hardly call a logo item "low-class" considering some cost well over $500. I think some of the Coach and Tori Burch shoes are cute, but can't afford them. Some logo items are ugly, but then there are tons of non-logo items that are ugly too, especially almost anything by Juicy - who buys that crap besides uber-rich teenagers?

You have to be kidding. Nobody uses Coach bags anymore. They are 5-10 years ago. Seriously. I'm not trying to be b*tchy but, even in DC, people who know anything about fashion know better than to carry Coach.

Great. Now I'm totally embarrassed. DH got me a Coach purse for my b-day. Paid about $380 for it. Little C's all over it, though it is a really pretty summer bag. Great to know that I now scream fashion victim

I'm not sure what's worse - the post saying Coach is sooooo passe, or the one then expressing shame for something she had previously really liked. Fascinating. Anyhoo - Coach is a classic. Always will be. That's why it's still there. Just depends on your taste. I personally think Botkier bags are atrocious.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Try a Botkier. You'll never look back.

Ew.

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/templates/P6.jhtml?itemId=cat8040734&parentId=cat000226&masterId=cat000149

Oh wow. Ticky tacky. How about the fringed turquoise one?

[zumbamama]

As someone who designs logos, I would wear logo clothing if it is a nice logo. For purses, I think it depends on how the logo is used. If it is used as a nice subtle finishing touch, then yes. Personally, I tire of seeing the 9 West and Coach logos used as the fabric print, but only because I see them everywhere, everyday, on every other woman. Personally I like the Juicy logo, but can't bring myself to spend that kind of money on myself. I like the Baby Phat logo, but not the apparel (I'm a cat lover). I used to sport the DKNY logo years ago, but now it is played out. These days the only logos I wear are Nike and Zumba clothing.