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Originally posted by Tibi
Honestly, some of the stuff is better, but alot of it isn't if that makes any sense. Yes, the cashmere Burberry scarf may look the same as the acrylic copy, but in the long run the Burberry will probably last longer. Some items.....hmmm, depends, that Versace knockoff from Express will go through the wash once and in my experience, come out a bit worn looking, the original won't. The craftsmanship is different too. Stitching, zippers, buttons, snaps, attention to detail, better fabrics, etc. almost always come with a higher price tag.
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Yes, I agree with you, Tibi. Cut is a big thing also. My figure is such that it is difficult for me to buy skirts and not get that damned bunching in the front.(I have a round shapely rear end) I found a designer who cuts her skirt in a flattering way that I can wear. Tracy Reese. She's based out of NY but (thank God!) Nordstroms carry her line out here in San Fran.
Color is another thing also. cheaper clothing lines tend to stick to easy basic colors. Higher end designers quite often use muted colors and other mixed colors that take time to create. I know because last semester I took a color and design class and had to create colors. It's difficult to re-create a shade of something just right. Thats one of the reasons why they charge so much. You're talking about one of a kind colors and the
TIME it takes to create them.