Designer Clothing (Anthony Padilla)

Anthony Padilla

Advanced Comp

Prof. Mason

30 January 2019

Unappreciated Genre

           There are many topics and genres that are not focused on in our time, in which they deserve to be. One very important genre, that tends to be overlooked, is designer fashion! This topic tends to be overlooked all the time simply for reasons such as not being introduced, the looks of many of the items, and most likely the price tag. I believe it is an important topic because many times designer or high end clothing is looked at as “hype”, rather than a lifestyle. Majority of those will say they saw their favorite celebrity, recording artist, or their “rich uncle”, with the finest clothing, and will automatically classify themselves apart. However, that should never be the case; Designer clothing should be looked at more as a goal to how one may want to dress, or a smarter way to shop.

         Along with the reasons for why people choose not to invest into designer or high end clothing, people don’t see an eight-hundred-dollar purchase as “smart” as buying fifty shirts for the same price. From personal experience and asking others, I can guarantee that your one $800-dollar item will last longer and perform better than any product one owns.

Here are a few links that can give a visual sense as to why the prices and quality of these items are so:

The making of a general handbag: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isdIPBG1s4Q

The making of a Gucci Handbag: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIpBsbzuiHA

        Here we can see the amount of the precise work and history behind Louis Vuitton, which can also give the audience an idea of the effort put into these higher brands.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfyOpfSRLdE

Here is a general explanation of the pros and cons of buying designer clothing as opposed to cheaper alternatives:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_m8Y4-hrhlw

This link shows the differences in product making from quality to the amount of workers it takes to make up alternatives:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WY4FeUYMFzM

Now one may ask who this topic relates to or where this genre takes place in our time today, and I believe it has to do with everyone. What would we be without clothes? Clothes are something we need in life to go through with everyday activities whether its sleeping, walking, going to school, or walking a dog; There is never a time that we do not need clothes (besides sex). Therefore, there isn’t a time that we shouldn’t consider the type of clothes we buy. The only dominating factor that separates those who buy high end as opposed to alternatives, are those who are less fortunate or simply don’t have any room for expenses such as four hundred and fifty dollar shirts.

Now when it comes to the writers of this genre, it would be false if it were stated that everyone is intact or everyone can write on this topic. This area is definitely for those who have worked up to a certain point to attain these things physically. In that case, I would agree that this genre or option, may not be everyone’s strong suit, but it is 100%, possible to configure the thoughts of one’s outlook on higher end clothing.