There’s a woman who absolutely loves high-end designer goods, and to suit her tastes, I’m giving her a Valentino coat for Christmas again this year. But are luxury-brand items really worth what they cost?
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I’m an older guy who knows very little about fashion, so I can’t really tell the difference.
The best thing I’ve seen her wear turned out to be a Zara dress when I asked her about it. And the clothes of mine that she complimented by saying, “That’s lovely,” were a Uniqlo wrinkle-resistant shirt and a Liberty tie—if I remember correctly, one of those 500-yen off-the-rack ties from the electronics district.
I’m Aya, a female member.
Sometimes I think a brand’s value is determined by how many people want it. Hermès and CHANEL bags have gone up in price year after year, and some apparently cost more than twice as much as they did when our papas were young. That’s due to growing demand in emerging markets and inflation in developed countries—but I suppose it also means that more people want designer goods.
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I’m Ayase Nana ♡
I don’t think something is good simply because it’s a brand. It’s wonderful when everything comes together—the fabric, stitching, design, texture, and comfort.
I think the value of a brand means something different to everyone.
The reason they complimented your outfit may have been because they thought praising something would improve their score.
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I’m Dai, a male member.
Brand-name items carry a price tag because of the brand itself.
The same goes for food—people hear that a restaurant has Michelin stars and immediately treat it as special without even tasting the food.
I think it’s similar to women who feel they need to become Platinum or Black members at Universe Club.
People who want to show off tend to wear things that everyone else wants to have.
Personally, I make a point of wearing practical, good-quality items in my everyday life.
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I’m Kazu, a male member.
Whether luxury-brand items are worth their price comes down to each person’s values.
The materials used in branded products are reasonably good, but they’re not necessarily the highest quality in their field. And there are various ways to evaluate quality, too. In the end, it’s really up to the individual whether they believe the design and logo of a brand-name item are worth that much.
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