Apparently, Abercrombie & Fitch have offered an “interesting” amount of money to one of the stars of MTV’s hit reality-TV show Jersey Shore. The point is not to endorse him with their clothing, but to request he doesn’t wear them. The “reality” the show portraits is quite similar to that of The Only Way Is Essex, showing a section of our society more worried about the size of their pecs and the strength of their tan than anything else. They seemed to be pretty obsessed with sex too, but I’ve never watched the show so can’t say much.
I can state, however, that I’m quite envious of Michael Sorrentino – the guy at the centre of this rumour – and wish Zara would pay me NOT to wear their clothes. Why? Because I fall into the same trap over and over again: I’m lured into spending my money on bad quality fashion.
I recently bought this leopard print tunic in the sales. And after one wash, see the second picture below to discover what happened.
It went through a cold wash, in the delicates programme. Result: after wearing this tunic twice, it’s ready to be used as a home-made duster.
Don’t get me wrong. I ADORE Zara, I walk into their stores and could easily walk out with absolutely everything, but time and time again I’m disappointed by the quality. Another failed purchase from them this year was my leopard print moccasins aka the most painful shoes in the world!!!! – maybe someone is trying to tell me to stay clear from said print?!
You could argue it’s what I deserve for buying cheap fashion, but Zara is far from cheap. Their designs are fabulous, their business model is very clever, but this over-priced low quality fashion is beginning to get to me. So yes, maybe they could pay me to stay away from their racks, and afford even pricier brands? Maybe a higher price tag does not mean I would own a more durable garment.
What do you think? Is good-quality fashion something of the past? Are there any resonably priced brands that don’t make you feel like you just wasted your money?
Pictures: Fashion Limbo
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