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Steve_xx

j_eas wrote: »

sorry but i have to disagree with this, just because an item is made in the same sweat shop does not mean they are being made with the same materials. I am not being naieve or buying into the whole "desinger label" thing when i say that i genuinely believe there is a massive difference in quality in primark and designer brands. Everyone knows your paying extra for the name- thats obvious, but you do expect better quality even between stores like river island and primark. I have both and i can feel a difference in the material, the durability and the cut, whenever i go into primark and try on clothes i always feel they dont quite fit- could just be me but i dont get this in other shops! i always find they just lack a certain something- and no thats not the designer label.

You can feel a difference in the material, as you rightly say. But it is arguable that the difference you feel is better for the Primark kit or the designer label. It might just be that the particular feel that you prefer is on the designer product, but that does not necessarily mean that the quality of it is better than the cheaper thing. Someone else might prefer the feel of the Primark product. The real test of quality is in how well it is made up, ie does it fall apart after a few wears? Does the stitching look even etc? I'm telling you that the durability of the Primark product is equal to, if often not better than, a designer product. That's my opinion, but of course, you don't have to concur with it.

Steve_xx

RITETIDY wrote: »

OBVIOUSLY NO, I DONT HAVE 4 PAIRS OF PRIMARK JEANS TO COMPARE.....ALTHOUGH I DO HAVE THE FEELING IN ALL TEN OF MY FINGERTIPS WHICH ALLOWS ME TO FEEL THE QUALITY OF GOODS BEFORE I SPEND CASH ON THE. SINCE YOU SEEM TO BE SUCH AN EXPERT ON JEANS, I EXPECT YOU ALREADY KNOW THAT DIFFERENT WEIGHTS OF DENIM ARE USED TO PRODUCE DIFFERENT QUALITY/FIT JEANS....THEY ALSO FEEL COMPLETELY DIFFERENT WITH GOOD QUALITY DENIM BEING MUCH SOFTER TO THE TOUCH THAN ITS INFERIOR QUALITY COUNTERPART. AS FOR YOUR COMMENT ABOUT SWEATSHOPS IN TAIWAN, I THINK A LITTLE RESEARCH IS REQUIRED ON YOUR PART AS REPUBLIC IS IN FACT A MEMBER OF THE ETHICAL TRADING INITIATIVE AND DEFAMATION OF CHARACTER IS QUITE A SERIOUS OFFENCE!! LASTLY, FREEDOM OF SPEACH IS A PRIVILAGE GIFTED TO ONE AND ALL AS IS PERSONNAL OPINION. KEEP THAT IN MIND BEFORE YOU DECIDE TO BERATE ANYONE ELSE WHO CHOOSES TO BE OF A CONFLICTING OPINION TO THE ARROGANT AND WHOLLY UNEDUCATED ONE YOU POSSESS!
P.S THE THANKS ADDED WAS DONE SO WITH A HEAVY AIR OF SARCASM!!!

I can read well enough with you having to resort to block capitals.

I know fully about the differing weights of denim that there are. These weight issues are not directly related to quality, but rather they are used in accordance with percieved use of the product. For instance, a denim shirt would not be produced from as heavy a weight of denim that would be used for workwear. The softness or hardness of denim is not related to its quality at all, but rather it is the result of the amount of starch added to the fabric, and again garments are produced to achieve a look and/or a feel but that is not absolutely related to the quality of the finished product.

A company such as Republic is not a "character", and therefore it cannot be defamed in the way that you imply.

Freedom of speech is a right, not a privilege and, I'm entitled to voice my opinion on here too. You don't have to agree with that opinion, and that's just fine by me.

mikki2d

The benefit of some premium jeans brands is that they stock a wider range of leg lengths. As the parent of a 13 year old who needs a 34 leg lngth and a 28 waist, I can safely say that economy brands just do not do the job (trust me, I would be buying them by the barrowload if they did!). Republic jeans are ok but not a patch on G Star and Ben Sherman.

wendy05

RITETIDY wrote: »

I CAN ASSURE YOU THAT I AM IN NO NEED OF A REALITY CHECK FROM YOURSELF! WHAT EXACTLY QUALIFIES YOU TO BE SUCH AN EXPERT ON JEANS AND AS I SEE FROM YOUR OTHER COMMENTS YOU STATE THAT PEPE IS THE BEST FIT FOR WOMEN?? AGAIN, YOUR QUALIFICATIONS ARE WHAT SORRY.

my qualifications are that i have worked in the fashion industry - i have worked in a denim factory and i have worked as a buyer so im pretty much aware of local production and that of overseas and where products are sourced ie the factories. the feel of denim does not necessarily relate to the 'quality' of the denim. the weight of the denim does not necessarily relate to the 'quality' of the denim. what you perceive is derived from the image of the outlet, that is why levis have a tight control of its franchises and tries to control the outlets from which it is sold via independents. it is why it sets price range ie so that you can perceive it as a high value brand. what you perceive is the branding, its why so much is spent on that detailing that costs not much more than 15p . so you derive your pleasure from a pair of republic because it is your scene .. i dont have a problem with that at all, just letting you know that they are effectively not that different from primark, and primark were deemed by one major highstreet importer/manufacturer/designer (whose product is found in different stores and labelled as own brand as well as designer brand) as in fact not being better than some mid priced branded jeans. what republic and other retail outlets do is to jump onto the back of brands and piggy back ride their kudos , brand image and sadvert spend with their own brands which are not of the same quality . where you spend your money makes little difference to me good or bad. what this site is about is moneysaving in that respect you might as well buy primark.

wendy05

Steve_xx wrote: »

The real test of quality is in how well it is made up, ie does it fall apart after a few wears? Does the stitching look even etc? I'm telling you that the durability of the Primark product is equal to, if often not better than, a designer product. That's my opinion, but of course, you don't have to concur with it.

that is precisely what independent test have shown.

RITETIDY

wendy05 wrote: »

my qualifications are that i have worked in the fashion industry - i have worked in a denim factory and i have worked as a buyer so im pretty much aware of local production and that of overseas and where products are sourced ie the factories. the feel of denim does not necessarily relate to the 'quality' of the denim. the weight of the denim does not necessarily relate to the 'quality' of the denim. what you perceive is derived from the image of the outlet, that is why levis have a tight control of its franchises and tries to control the outlets from which it is sold via independents. it is why it sets price range ie so that you can perceive it as a high value brand. what you perceive is the branding, its why so much is spent on that detailing that costs not much more than 15p . so you derive your pleasure from a pair of republic because it is your scene .. i dont have a problem with that at all, just letting you know that they are effectively not that different from primark, and primark were deemed by one major highstreet importer/manufacturer/designer (whose product is found in different stores and labelled as own brand as well as designer brand) as in fact not being better than some mid priced branded jeans. what republic and other retail outlets do is to jump onto the back of brands and piggy back ride their kudos , brand image and sadvert spend with their own brands which are not of the same quality . where you spend your money makes little difference to me good or bad. what this site is about is moneysaving in that respect you might as well buy primark.

[EMAIL="BULLSH@T"]BULLSH*T[/EMAIL]!!!!!!!!!!

RITETIDY

Steve_xx wrote: »

I can read well enough with you having to resort to block capitals.

I know fully about the differing weights of denim that there are. These weight issues are not directly related to quality, but rather they are used in accordance with percieved use of the product. For instance, a denim shirt would not be produced from as heavy a weight of denim that would be used for workwear. The softness or hardness of denim is not related to its quality at all, but rather it is the result of the amount of starch added to the fabric, and again garments are produced to achieve a look and/or a feel but that is not absolutely related to the quality of the finished product.

A company such as Republic is not a "character", and therefore it cannot be defamed in the way that you imply.

Freedom of speech is a right, not a privilege and, I'm entitled to voice my opinion on here too. You don't have to agree with that opinion, and that's just fine by me.

DID I QUESTION YOUR ABILITY TO READ.....ALTHOUGH THE CAPS SHOULD EASE THE PROBLEM YOU HAVE WITH YOUR VISUAL PROBS. I'M SURE MR REPUBLIC IS INFACT A RITE CHARACTER BY THE WAY

Idiophreak

Just to weigh in with my two cents...I've got a couple of pairs of republic jeans, a couple of pairs of "designer" jeans and I used to have a couple of pairs of primark jeans...before they fell to pieces.

Now, I might be the exception that proves the rule, but the fact that my republic jeans are still going long after the primark ones have given up the ghost speaks volumes to me. And I can honestly say I don't think they were as nice as the republic ones to start with.

I don't really feel there's a huge problem with the way the republic brand jeans are sold in store. You see some really nice jeans hung up, go and look at them and they're £90. You see some other (less nice looking, to be fair) jeans hung up at £20 a pair...I don't see, then, why anyone would assume these were a similar standard garment, just because they share the same shop...

The other downside, of course, with buying primark jeans is that you have to go into primark to get them - something I try with all my might to avoid doing if humanly possible.

Steve_xx

RITETIDY wrote: »

DID I QUESTION YOUR ABILITY TO READ.....ALTHOUGH THE CAPS SHOULD EASE THE PROBLEM YOU HAVE WITH YOUR VISUAL PROBS. I'M SURE MR REPUBLIC IS INFACT A RITE CHARACTER BY THE WAY

Your rather unfortunate attitude, I'm afraid, does not warrant nor will elicit further comment.

j_eas

wow! gets argumentative on here then! perhaps it would be wise to remember this is a debate and not a fight? i dont think anyone needs to get personal!

Everyone has a right to their individual opinion i dont see the point in getting so moody over the opinions of people you have not/ probably will never meet.

Back to the jeans though- as i have previously said i think there is a massive difference- i cant find these surveys that say they are the same, i agree what feels like quality to one may not feel like quality to another. However its not difficult to look at the denim and you can usually see in primark jeans they are not all denim, infact you can probably look at the label and see what percentage of these jeans are denim- do the same with a higher end brand and i can pretty much guarantee higher end brand will top it.

Like i said its personal preference- you buy designer- yes your paying for a label.

you buy primark- your buying cheap. ( i dont see howthough you can honestly think you can buy real quality denim for these prices- even if they were made in taiwan they would still cost more then this if they were top grade)