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Are high-end designer clothing and footwear (think Gucci sneakers, Ferragamo drivers) an unnecessary, ostentatious display of wealth and vanity?

Yes or No?

Your age and gender?

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What a leading question. I think it’s personal preference what someone wants to spend their money on. It doesn’t affect me and I barely register it. 24M.

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There’s nothing wrong with the core question, it’s how you worded in. What was wrong with: “what do you think of designer brand clothing, worth it or not?”

It only means that person likes luxury clothes and shoes.

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You buy one and wear them for a looong time. They aren’t meant to be purchased every year.

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Only a handful of products from these companies can be repaired and brands like Alden/Church’s offer higher quality for the same or less money.

(If they ever mess with the 1953 Gucci bit loafer, I’ll lose it tho)

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Gucci sneakers, yes, but honestly the Gucci loafers are really nice. So I think it depends on the item

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I think people have different perspective and priorities.
For me, NO for clothing and shoes. Since they are consumable and can be worn out easily.
I occasionally purchase designer handbags - because I love the art behind the design, and I only consider ones with investment value so I don’t “lose money” by buying it. I also take great care of them - for the sake of art. 😊

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M, 35. For the price, I prefer to purchase from high-end companies but not necessarily name brand designers. I find name brands to be of lesser quality. If I’m going to spend $500 on a pair of loafers, I want to buy them from a bespoke (Alfred Sargent) or at least dedicated shoe company (Allen Edmonds), not a high end designer who’s markup is a result of just slapping their logo on it. As for clothes, when it comes to suits, blazers and slacks and it’s not even a debate, custom is actually cheaper than high end designers and it fits perfect. I think casual clothes is where you start to see an advantage in designer stuff because they can be more trendy. However, if I’m not in business clothing I’m usually in workout clothes or jeans a tshirt so I’m not the right person to ask. I do buy high(er) end workout/sport clothes but they’re not designer (vuori and arcteryx being the preferred).

For women, the fashion changes so fast my wife actually joined a monthly subscription where they send her a bunch of new stuff every month and then she returns it all. I thought that was going to be a disaster but it’s actually worked out really well.

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No, Male, 35

I don’t really own any designer clothing but do own some designer shoes

M24 - it’s personal preference. My thought process is: if you got the money, spend well and live well.

Gucci sneakers are fine. Each to their own I guess. If you like them and can afford them, then get them. 38M

Yes yes and yes

From my experience, the only ppl buying these “high end and hip” brands are folks that can’t actually afford them, but they want to give off the appearance that they can.

Yes. M 30.

I have zero issue with expensive clothes/shoes if it's a decent material, well made, and with a good fit.

Designer brands don't meet that bill anymore, they're more akin to disposal fashion for the ultrarich (or other status seekers) these days.

This. A real high end suit, button up shirt, shoes etc should be understated in my view. The more labels, prints, logos you see, the trashier it is.

No, F 27. If it’s something you like and can afford, treat yourself. It’s not my place to tell people how to spend their money

I wear nice clothes from my late teens (cashmere sweaters, silk blouses), so no if the price warrants the quality. Buying in my mid 20s (unfortunately spending all my money there) means that I don't really buy clothes anymore now. Have a lifetimes supply of nice clothes, bags, etc. allows me to max my 401k now

Early to mid 30s F

Do agree that I wouldn't buy designer clothes now too given massive quality decline. I mainly bought quality classics

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