Log In · Register

 
6 Pages V   1 2 3 > »   
Reply to this topicStart new topic
Hollister and A&F = Garbage.
JerzDevil
post Dec 20 2006, 06:08 PM
Post #1


One Love.
******

Group: Duplicate
Posts: 1,079
Joined: May 2006
Member No: 410,480



I never bought clothes from either stores except one time .. I think 4 years ago. I have to be honest, I don't really think it's pure "prep" fashion. It's trash to be honest. American Eagle is nice and it's not as bad and those two stores i've mentioned .. plus their clothes are too expensive .. I can go to Marshall's and buy 4 tees and the final cost would turn out to be the price of 1 pair of jeans at a& f .. I respect A/X, Lacoste, and J.crew even though they're pretty even more expensive because they have a real, authentic "preppy" original look .. but I cannot stand Hollister and A&F ..
 
LOWinSKANK
post Dec 20 2006, 06:14 PM
Post #2


[BRITT;;]
*****

Group: Member
Posts: 764
Joined: Jul 2006
Member No: 433,210



exactly. cute to look at, not to pay 40 dollars for a lacy camisole.
i think their prices are disgusting.
and i went into hollister, their sizes.. i was like "oh my" the size small looked like a small in little girls. ;/ and i`m skinny to begin with so wtf.
 
think!IMAGINARIL...
post Dec 20 2006, 06:18 PM
Post #3


.
*******

Group: Member
Posts: 3,264
Joined: Jan 2004
Member No: 761



If you don't think Hollister and Abercrombie are preppy, what do you define preppy stores as? I honestly don't think that A|X and J. Crew are as preppy as A&F. Hollister and A&F pretty much rule the preppy world. mellow.gif

They're ok. It's just that Abercrombie is overpriced. And a lot of people wear things from Hollister and A&F.
I don't like those stores anymore though. I shop at PacSun and AE. PacSun's clothes are not that cheap ($50 for a hoodie, $30 for a tshirt), but I don't care. I LOVE their brands.
 
*salcha4u*
post Dec 20 2006, 06:21 PM
Post #4





Guest






QUOTE(Statistik @ Dec 20 2006, 3:08 PM) *
I respect A/X, Lacoste, and J.crew even though they're pretty even more expensive because they have a real, authentic "preppy" original look .. but I cannot stand Hollister and A&F ..

+ Banana Republic :)
 
*x1227x*
post Dec 20 2006, 08:05 PM
Post #5





Guest






hmm i dunno i like hollister and a&f. i dont have anything against them. i mean their clothes are nice but they may be a little bit TOO expensive but if i like something there, i would buy it. no big deal.
 
*T0rmented_Soul*
post Dec 20 2006, 08:09 PM
Post #6





Guest






i got to macy's and buy my clothes there. or go to an ecko store or buy some girbauds down in sf.
 
jordanrotten.
post Dec 20 2006, 08:11 PM
Post #7


Member
**

Group: Member
Posts: 24
Joined: Dec 2006
Member No: 489,070




I don't really like those stores.
I don't have a problem with them,but I see too many people wearing the same thing.
and it's all from those places.
I like hot topic.
and I really love 579
and some of the clothes in charlotte russe.
=]
those places aren't inexpensive but they're not as high priced at a&f and hollister.
 
LOWinSKANK
post Dec 20 2006, 08:14 PM
Post #8


[BRITT;;]
*****

Group: Member
Posts: 764
Joined: Jul 2006
Member No: 433,210



idk. i like things in just about any store i go into. but i usually stray away from things that i see EVERYONE wearing, like select hoodies & tee shirts from AE and hollister.
we have one mall in my town, and the closest one is a little bit away, but hardly anyone goes to it. tat mall has an A&F, unlike the mall we have. so i can shop at A&F without wondering if everyone has something.
 
OhMyAnniee
post Dec 20 2006, 08:36 PM
Post #9


Senior Member
******

Group: Member
Posts: 1,388
Joined: Feb 2004
Member No: 4,129



........ you should never buy jeans from any of those stores. They're all overpriced and they have no shape to them. ALL of them, including American Eagle.

& Marshall's actually sells A&F and American Eagle clothes. The jeans Marshall's sell now .. the prices have gone up. I used to be able to get jeans there for like $14.99 or $16.99 and now nice ones are like $24.99 or $29.99

Actually, I don't even consider A&F and Hollister preppy. Hollister is the California look, and originated from California while A&F originated from the East Coast. They're mostly teen stores and you can't expect teens to look all spiffy and preppy the way A|X or J.Crew does it the "classic preppy" way.
 
JerzDevil
post Dec 20 2006, 08:39 PM
Post #10


One Love.
******

Group: Duplicate
Posts: 1,079
Joined: May 2006
Member No: 410,480



^Yeah a lot of girls (teens) in my high school be rocking those kind of shit .. not attractive.
 
moorepocket
post Dec 20 2006, 08:45 PM
Post #11


Death is a promise given to us at birth
*******

Group: Official Designer
Posts: 4,757
Joined: Mar 2004
Member No: 7,459



they don't worth that much. Like a ragged, ripped jeans is $40.
 
OhMyAnniee
post Dec 20 2006, 08:46 PM
Post #12


Senior Member
******

Group: Member
Posts: 1,388
Joined: Feb 2004
Member No: 4,129



Nowadays, ALOT of girls shop brands. It's kinda sad. I've seen girls go into A&F just to look cool even though they know they'd never buy anything stubborn.gif Like why bother?
 
think!IMAGINARIL...
post Dec 20 2006, 08:48 PM
Post #13


.
*******

Group: Member
Posts: 3,264
Joined: Jan 2004
Member No: 761



QUOTE(moorepocket* @ Dec 20 2006, 8:45 PM) *
they don't worth that much. Like a ragged, ripped jeans is $40.

Are you kidding me? I've seen A&F jeans for $120!
And their hoodies are like $60. The faux fur hoodies are like $140. mellow.gif

I swear, their prices are crazy.
 
*T0rmented_Soul*
post Dec 20 2006, 08:50 PM
Post #14





Guest






thats rich people clothing. i cou;dn't afford any those types of clothing. but i do spend more money on shoes than i do clothes.
 
sprezzatura
post Dec 20 2006, 09:01 PM
Post #15


Peggy.
******

Group: Member
Posts: 2,508
Joined: Aug 2005
Member No: 214,025



I hate it that every single piece of their wardrobe (of some people) is from A&F, AE, and Hollister. Seriously, I know a guy who wears boxers from Hollister, it's like wtf, even THAT has to be preppy?

I liked AE though because I think the prices are fair and some of the tees are really cute.

solid color (or sometimes stripes for polo shirts)+ see thru fabric+ just the logo+ extra small sizes+ huge brand name tag+ $$$$$= Hollister and A&F shirts

solid color+ logo+ double zipper+ furry stuff inside (if it's those winter hoodies)+ logo across the center= Hollister and A&F hoodies
 
angelrevelation
post Dec 20 2006, 10:46 PM
Post #16


You can't keep running from what you're trying to find.
*******

Group: Official Member
Posts: 5,030
Joined: Oct 2004
Member No: 54,096



It's annoying how girls ONLY wear those brands, and only wear the clothes that show that it's obviously from there - the shirts with Hollister in big bold letters on the chest or something.

However, I think... with some items, it's worth the extra money. Like their dress shirts are really nice, even though overpriced. the material and cut is higher quality then something from JCpenney or something. But I don't think camis are worth $30, no matter what.

I hate shopping in hollister and A&F sometimes because it makes me feel so fat. pinch.gif
 
datass
post Dec 20 2006, 10:54 PM
Post #17


(′ ・ω・`)
*******

Group: Official Designer
Posts: 6,179
Joined: Dec 2004
Member No: 72,477



They're too expensive, yeah. Doesn't worth it.
 
GlecieC
post Dec 20 2006, 11:10 PM
Post #18


Senior Member
****

Group: Member
Posts: 200
Joined: Aug 2005
Member No: 215,126



I don't even like Hollister or A&F to begin with. Most people at my school just buy them FOR SHOW. They think that their style is different from everyone else which is soo stupid because they aren't the only ones in the world to own that shirt.

I mean yea Hollister and A&F may have nice shirts (I've never even completely looked at their clothing) or whatever, but you'll find a similar shirt just like it in some stores like Forever 21 or Anchor Blue or some other retail store.

It's basically just buying the name. People want others to see that they can afford clothes from those stores. Oh! and just because everyone else is buying stuff from there, they want to too. It's like if they don't have clothes from there then they aren't "in" or "cool" or whatever the f/ck social system us teenagers use today.
 
OhMyAnniee
post Dec 20 2006, 11:41 PM
Post #19


Senior Member
******

Group: Member
Posts: 1,388
Joined: Feb 2004
Member No: 4,129



^ Actually, alot of Forever21's clothing has very bad quality & is made of 'okay' materials.

Some stores may be cheaper but they're quality isn't as good so you end up buying more because the clothes don't last as long.
 
moorepocket
post Dec 20 2006, 11:43 PM
Post #20


Death is a promise given to us at birth
*******

Group: Official Designer
Posts: 4,757
Joined: Mar 2004
Member No: 7,459



gap has much better stuff.
 
LOWinSKANK
post Dec 20 2006, 11:45 PM
Post #21


[BRITT;;]
*****

Group: Member
Posts: 764
Joined: Jul 2006
Member No: 433,210



QUOTE
^Yeah a lot of girls (teens) in my high school be rocking those kind of shit .. not attractive.


yeah. and it all looks the same. and DONE already. i call them the "hollister clones". ;/
 
pandamonium
post Dec 21 2006, 12:20 AM
Post #22


cheeeesy like theres no tomorrow
*******

Group: Member
Posts: 3,316
Joined: Aug 2004
Member No: 37,142



i used to like hollister when i worked for them lol. but i have realized a lot of things when i worked there that

1. They make huge amounts of clothes so that everybody wears the same thing.
2. With the type of materials used to make them, it only costs them about 1 dollar to make a single article of clothing.
3. Their clothes are over priced.
4. Any way you look at it, EVERYTHING IS THE SAME.

lol seriously everything is the same, all girls tops are just different because of the lace or the pattern or something. and they sell the same guys shirts 5 times over just in different colors.

but regardless they are very popular. Usually majority wins over minority no matter wrong or right.

thats why i dont buy clothes from hco or a&f anymore.
 
StubbornFemme
post Dec 21 2006, 04:28 PM
Post #23


never settle for less than what you deserve.
*****

Group: Member
Posts: 485
Joined: Dec 2005
Member No: 328,920



QUOTE(Statistik @ Dec 20 2006, 3:08 PM) *
I never bought clothes from either stores except one time .. I think 4 years ago. I have to be honest, I don't really think it's pure "prep" fashion. It's trash to be honest. American Eagle is nice and it's not as bad and those two stores i've mentioned .. plus their clothes are too expensive .. I can go to Marshall's and buy 4 tees and the final cost would turn out to be the price of 1 pair of jeans at a& f .. I respect A/X, Lacoste, and J.crew even though they're pretty even more expensive because they have a real, authentic "preppy" original look .. but I cannot stand Hollister and A&F ..


I agree w/ you. I hate these overrated and expensive stores these days. They charge like basics like a tank or beater for twice as much as it should be ya know? Its lame. I never really understood why people like these stores so much..

QUOTE(moorepocket* @ Dec 20 2006, 5:45 PM) *
they don't worth that much. Like a ragged, ripped jeans is $40.


If the ripped jeans are 40 bucks- i cant imagine how much a fully covered pair of jeans cost. all i know that my friend bought some pants that were 68 bucks from hollister and they wernt even unqiue looking..something you can find anywhere else..28/30bucks is my limit for jeans but man people must be loaded w/ money to pay 40bucks and up for pair of jeans.. -_-"
 
think!IMAGINARIL...
post Dec 21 2006, 04:37 PM
Post #24


.
*******

Group: Member
Posts: 3,264
Joined: Jan 2004
Member No: 761



^ Actually, ripped jeans cost more than regular ones.
And they're a lot more than $40. They're usually $80. And I remember the Ezra Fitch ones at A&F were like $120-$160.

And $40 isn't that much to spend on a pair of jeans. It's what they usually cost at AE. mellow.gif
 
Just_Dream
post Dec 23 2006, 08:21 AM
Post #25


durian
********

Group: Staff Alumni
Posts: 13,124
Joined: Feb 2004
Member No: 3,860



rawr SOCK - "Hollister and A&F pretty much rule the preppy world". Wrong. A&F rules the TRENDY world. Preppy clothing is NOT what A&F revolves around. I don't think you've been to J. Crew enough to understand what "preppy" really is. Preppy is not trendy, tight jeans with a bunch of rips, nor is it spahgetti strap tops, lacy camisoles, and sandals.
"A lot of people wear thigns from Hollister and A&F" - still doesn't mean that A&F and Hollister are preppy.

I concur with Statistik - A&F and Hollister are trash. I do own a few things from them, They usually clothes either given to me as gifts or I got them on SALE because they're not worth the retail price they're sold for, since I used to wear their clothes. My sis works at Abercrombie, and my friend works at A&F. So yea, I KNOW what their clothes are like.

Yay for cashmere!

Oh and angel_revelation, salcha4u mentioned Banana Republic, which sells very classy dress shirts. In fact, their dress shirts cost the same as A&F ones, just about. But it's obvious BR ones are better when it comes to the material.

Plus, why buy a A&F or Exra Fitch pair of jeans for $160, when you can buy a NICER pair of 7 for All Mankind pair of jeans for the same price? <3 Nordy's (Nordstrom's). ;]

pandamonium - I see Hollister as a cheaper version of A&F clothes. They have the same clothes though, but dif logo and sometimes in different colors. btw, did you get paid minimum wage there? Just wondering =X
 
marzipan
post Dec 23 2006, 08:35 AM
Post #26


Krista.
*******

Group: Official Member
Posts: 4,380
Joined: Apr 2006
Member No: 391,319



I hate it when people buy for the brands. I only have 2 shirts from Abercrombie. It's unreasonably expensive there and at Hollister, so it's not really worth it. I agree with Christina: I only buy those clothes if they're on sale.

I love Banana Republic. ^__^ I have a very comfy sweater from there. The money is the same there, but it's actually worth the value.

Then really, what is the definition of preppy? I thought of it as, well, something a prep would wear.

1. a person who is a student at or a graduate of a preparatory school.
2. a person who favors or is viewed as favoring clothing style or behavior associated with traditional preparatory schools.

So, clothes like polos and khakis, and patterns like argyle and plaid.
 
*xcaitlinx*
post Dec 23 2006, 10:17 AM
Post #27





Guest






i dont have a single thing from a&f or hollister in my closet. almost everything is from american eagle because they're
1. good quality [my jeans last a long time]
2. comfortable
3. VERY reasonable price
4. trendy and cute clothes

why buy things for two, maybe three times as more at a&f and hollister? i'm no fool.
 
*WHIMSICAL 0NE*
post Dec 23 2006, 03:19 PM
Post #28





Guest






I haven't been in those stores in forever. I'm poor sad.gif
The most expensive pair of jeans I'll buy is like 40 bucks. I don't really care if other people are wearing it, if I feel that I look good in it and it's comfortable I'll buy it but I think it's stupid when the people who dress preppy and don't even pay for their own clothes say crap about other people.
 
miiichellley
post Dec 23 2006, 04:03 PM
Post #29


my michelle.
*****

Group: Member
Posts: 792
Joined: Oct 2005
Member No: 267,094



I'll agree with most saying they're overpriced, which is definitely true. But sometimes I like the fashions. I don't own anything from A&F, but I have a bunch from Hollister. Personally, i think Hollister is more worth it than a&f..but i do like American Eagle the most. it has better values and the clothes are better quality.
 
OhMyAnniee
post Dec 23 2006, 04:22 PM
Post #30


Senior Member
******

Group: Member
Posts: 1,388
Joined: Feb 2004
Member No: 4,129



QUOTE(Just_Dream @ Dec 23 2006, 5:21 AM) *
Plus, why buy a A&F or Exra Fitch pair of jeans for $160, when you can buy a NICER pair of 7 for All Mankind pair of jeans for the same price? <3 Nordy's (Nordstrom's). ;]

I WAS GOING TO MENTION THAT! _smile.gif
Why buy A&F jeans at $160 when you could get waaaaaaaay better 7 jeans at like $148+?! Seriously........ some people do not know how to use their money.
 
blucheri
post Dec 24 2006, 05:27 PM
Post #31


GANGSTA-FIED
*****

Group: Member
Posts: 464
Joined: Mar 2005
Member No: 108,643



I've recently shoped in both stores. Does anyone notice A&F stores smell like their fregrance (like completely... the stores and even the bags smell). And Hollister was so dark I couldn't even see the clothing til I got in the dressing room. lmao.

A&F clothes r really small. a 14 is probably a 6. its crazy in there
And the shirts were so tight...well... i ain't gonna get into that

Then in hollister. There shirts r perfect. regular. But the pants r also on the small side.

and yes both stores r effing expensive. Two shirts form hollister came up to 70 bucks!

Then of course. This is why AE remains my fav preppy store.
 
JerzDevil
post Dec 24 2006, 05:35 PM
Post #32


One Love.
******

Group: Duplicate
Posts: 1,079
Joined: May 2006
Member No: 410,480



Plus 4 years ago, A&F was racist.
 
lKVNiiKINKYl
post Dec 24 2006, 07:13 PM
Post #33


CHYEAAHHH MAN
******

Group: Member
Posts: 1,255
Joined: Jul 2005
Member No: 168,013



QUOTE(blucheri @ Dec 24 2006, 5:27 PM) *
I've recently shoped in both stores. Does anyone notice A&F stores smell like their fregrance (like completely... the stores and even the bags smell). And Hollister was so dark I couldn't even see the clothing til I got in the dressing room. lmao.

A&F clothes r really small. a 14 is probably a 6. its crazy in there
And the shirts were so tight...well... i ain't gonna get into that

Then in hollister. There shirts r perfect. regular. But the pants r also on the small side.

and yes both stores r effing expensive. Two shirts form hollister came up to 70 bucks!

Then of course. This is why AE remains my fav preppy store.


haha i work at a&f and the reason it smells like that is because they have like massive bottles of the cologne and spray it everywhere to basically sell more of it and it works cause people come in and are like oh whats that smell? and they buy it =) i personally shop at both because im willing to pay for the brand name, i know the clothes are sh*t but im willing to pay for the name
 
voguelove
post Dec 24 2006, 07:18 PM
Post #34


i'm maggie =]
*******

Group: Member
Posts: 3,607
Joined: Jan 2006
Member No: 361,616



QUOTE(Statistik @ Dec 20 2006, 5:08 PM) *
I never bought clothes from either stores except one time .. I think 4 years ago. I have to be honest, I don't really think it's pure "prep" fashion. It's trash to be honest. American Eagle is nice and it's not as bad and those two stores i've mentioned .. plus their clothes are too expensive .. I can go to Marshall's and buy 4 tees and the final cost would turn out to be the price of 1 pair of jeans at a& f .. I respect A/X, Lacoste, and J.crew even though they're pretty even more expensive because they have a real, authentic "preppy" original look .. but I cannot stand Hollister and A&F ..



I LOVE YOU

i hate hollister and abercrombie. why would you pay for clothing that EVERYONE has?
and about the whole, "preppy" fashion. it really isn't preppy. preppy is like..what royalty wear. sweaters and long skirts.

none of this, "OMG. lets be skanks together micro mini skirts and show your clevage shirts."
 
show_me
post Dec 24 2006, 11:54 PM
Post #35


1TRIPZ FUCC UP
*****

Group: Member
Posts: 311
Joined: Nov 2006
Member No: 482,242



I don't know man, I can imagine Hyori in Abercrombie and shit.

Hollister and A&F isn't really garbage... I mean I kind of like girls with that Laguna beach type look :)

I'd still never wear A&F, Hco, or any of those shitty American Eagle, Aeropostale stores. Just a personal preference, no real reason.. except that my main stuff is mostly from RL and high end department stores.

BTW most of the time, when you think about it... everything is overpriced...especially cars, and ipods.
 
mai_z
post Dec 25 2006, 12:52 AM
Post #36


unify and defeat... divide and crumble
******

Group: Member
Posts: 2,759
Joined: Mar 2004
Member No: 6,379



QUOTE(Just_Dream @ Dec 23 2006, 8:21 AM) *
Oh and angel_revelation, salcha4u mentioned Banana Republic, which sells very classy dress shirts. In fact, their dress shirts cost the same as A&F ones, just about. But it's obvious BR ones are better when it comes to the material.

Plus, why buy a A&F or Exra Fitch pair of jeans for $160, when you can buy a NICER pair of 7 for All Mankind pair of jeans for the same price? <3 Nordy's (Nordstrom's). ;]



In defense of Banana republic, their shirts are made of REALLY good quality. given, they're not expected to be worn for 10 years, but they're made well, and they could likely be worn for 10 years if they had to be. My boyfriend adores banana republic, so for christmas I got him really nice dress shirt. (originally almost 200, on sale for 85! w00t)

I don't like their style (especially for girls), but Banana republic's quality (especially when it's on sale) gets my thumbs up thumbsup.gif
 
*yrrnotelekktric*
post Dec 26 2006, 12:51 AM
Post #37





Guest






QUOTE(hardxcoreL0VER @ Dec 20 2006, 5:36 PM) *
........ you should never buy jeans from any of those stores. They're all overpriced and they have no shape to them. ALL of them, including American Eagle.

& Marshall's actually sells A&F and American Eagle clothes. The jeans Marshall's sell now .. the prices have gone up. I used to be able to get jeans there for like $14.99 or $16.99 and now nice ones are like $24.99 or $29.99

Actually, I don't even consider A&F and Hollister preppy. Hollister is the California look, and originated from California while A&F originated from the East Coast. They're mostly teen stores and you can't expect teens to look all spiffy and preppy the way A|X or J.Crew does it the "classic preppy" way.


you swear? i NEVER see A&F shit at marshalls....like EVER. sad.gif

i still love abercrombie.
hollister...eh.
 
*Duchess of Dork*
post Dec 26 2006, 10:18 AM
Post #38





Guest






Would never shop at either.

Go Target and thrift stores. *hides*
 
me1issaaaa
post Dec 26 2006, 11:28 AM
Post #39



*******

Group: Official Member
Posts: 4,066
Joined: May 2004
Member No: 18,393



The main reason why both A&F and Hollister is expensive is because they're under the same company.
 
miiichellley
post Dec 26 2006, 11:50 AM
Post #40


my michelle.
*****

Group: Member
Posts: 792
Joined: Oct 2005
Member No: 267,094



QUOTE(hardxcoreL0VER @ Dec 20 2006, 5:36 PM) *
........ you should never buy jeans from any of those stores. They're all overpriced and they have no shape to them. ALL of them, including American Eagle.


Uh, i'm gonna mention that AE actually does have some of the best jeans around that i know of. They're good quality and they do last a long time.
 
showstopper!
post Dec 26 2006, 03:25 PM
Post #41


mrs. paul dano.
*****

Group: Member
Posts: 907
Joined: Nov 2006
Member No: 478,992



If anything I like AE. The things at AE have more style. The only thing I like about Hollister is the fact that the store smells good.
 
aznxdreamer
post Dec 26 2006, 08:32 PM
Post #42


to hell with you
******

Group: Member
Posts: 2,547
Joined: May 2004
Member No: 16,506



its not trash because its not "preppy" or whatever. its trash because their shirts are paper thin and made out of cheap material. i honestly do not know why you would pay 30 bucks for a skimpy little see through tee. people only shop there because they thing "omG if I weAr hOlLister clOthes PeoPle wiLl thinK im Cool!!"

and the definition of preppy isnt hollister and af, preppy is plaid, school girl type clothing. oh, and why would you buy clothes from a store that a billion other people have so you wind up wearing the same shirt as 4 other girls on the same day???

seriously, my shirts AND jeans never go over 20 dollars. i still get pretty nice quality clothing.
 
Mireh
post Dec 26 2006, 10:45 PM
Post #43


original member.
*******

Group: Official Member
Posts: 4,825
Joined: Jan 2004
Member No: 1,460



The quality at AF has improved a hundredfold since 4 years ago.
 
OhMyAnniee
post Dec 27 2006, 04:41 PM
Post #44


Senior Member
******

Group: Member
Posts: 1,388
Joined: Feb 2004
Member No: 4,129



QUOTE(yrrnotelekktric @ Dec 25 2006, 9:51 PM) *
you swear? i NEVER see A&F shit at marshalls....like EVER. sad.gif

i still love abercrombie.
hollister...eh.


Uh huh. Whenever I go to Marshall's, there's like a whole load of A&F and AE jeans. Sometimes they have A&F shirts but they more often have AE shirts.
 
lovefooled
post Dec 27 2006, 04:51 PM
Post #45


Is it summer yet?
*****

Group: Member
Posts: 817
Joined: Nov 2006
Member No: 477,032



My closet is almost all AE. But either I got smaller or the sizes got bigger because I don't fit into the shirts anymore. (I NEVER fit into the pants... size 0 was still too big.) So I rarely buy anything there anymore.

And A&F is too expensive and I can't fit into the jeans anyways... so I now shop at abercrombie. Cheaper than A&F but basically the same thing and fits me sooo good. I wear a size 12 and either medium or large shirts from abercrombie. But when I do buy anything, it's almost always on sale. The only things I've bought that weren't on sale was my jacket ($128) and polos and a pair of jeans.

But AE is where you'll get the best for your money. And the AE All Access Pass program is super. If abercrombie had something like that, I'd die.
 
Joss-eh-lime
post Dec 27 2006, 06:37 PM
Post #46


tell me more.
******

Group: Official Member
Posts: 2,798
Joined: Jul 2004
Member No: 35,640



yeah Hollister and A&F have outrageous prices, and their clothes don't keep their shape after they are washed. especialy those paper thin skin tight tees.
 
breakingdawn
post Dec 27 2006, 11:22 PM
Post #47


Lauren :D
******

Group: Member
Posts: 2,105
Joined: Jul 2005
Member No: 176,997



xgdkjsgj. If I hear that A&F or Hollister is preppy one more time I swear I'm going to slap someone. It is most definitely not preppy. Prep is a classic look, and it does not consist of disgusting ripped jeans and too-tight tshirts with HOLLISTER plastered over the chest.

When I feel like dressing preppy, Lacoste, RL, J.Crew and BR are the brands that immediately come to mind.
 
pandamonium
post Dec 27 2006, 11:34 PM
Post #48


cheeeesy like theres no tomorrow
*******

Group: Member
Posts: 3,316
Joined: Aug 2004
Member No: 37,142



QUOTE(Just_Dream @ Dec 23 2006, 8:21 AM) *
pandamonium - I see Hollister as a cheaper version of A&F clothes. They have the same clothes though, but dif logo and sometimes in different colors. btw, did you get paid minimum wage there? Just wondering =X


yea i did. lol thats why i didnt like working there, but working was hardly the matter there, there would be like 50 people working at a time, and its not that much work. it was fun working there though. but i quit after like 3-4 months.

it sucks cause i got paid 6.15 an hour yea i know low isnt it, but hollister makes so much money its crazy, we made 60,000 on our first day of opening. then around 30 the next week.

yea a&f & hCO have the same exact clothes because they are the same company, a&f owns hollister, abercrombie, and ruehl 925 (which will mostlikley the upcoming store but the target market is 22-30ish.)
 
xforgottenlove
post Dec 28 2006, 12:18 AM
Post #49


101708 <3 (:
****

Group: Member
Posts: 253
Joined: Feb 2006
Member No: 382,431



duude.. i love their clothes. not only for the way they look, but for the way they feel and the smell of the stores xD
 
Just_Dream
post Dec 28 2006, 06:40 AM
Post #50


durian
********

Group: Staff Alumni
Posts: 13,124
Joined: Feb 2004
Member No: 3,860



Pandamonium - Woah... What state do you live in? I live in California and minimum wage is currently $7, which is going to raise to $7.50 sometime in 2007. $6.15 is pretty low, for a company that makes $60,000 in a day!

I work at Express (Design Studio NYC) and I would say that we make quite a bit of money as well -- I'm not even sure how much it is, but yea I would say it's about the same. The quota, that is. $30,000, maybe? Regardless, starting pay is $8.50/hour.

I mean, A&F, Ruehl, and Hollister are all under the same line (what is it called, anyway? A&F?). Same for Banana Republic, which owns Gap and Old Navy. This goes for Express as well, since Express is a Limited Brand, joint with: The Limited, Express for Men, Victoria's Secret, Bath and Body Works, and White Candle Barn (something like that sweating.gif ). I mean, I thought that at the very least A&F co.'s pay would be at least competitive with other companies. Guess not. ^______^;;

I think the reason why I get paid more, though, is because while working under The Limited Brand, we are required to act like "fashion experts" to customers, assisting them with finding just the right clothes for special occassions. We make it a rule to get to know our customers because if they're frequent ones, they're important clients to us. I mean, when I walk in A&F or Hollister, they just say "welcome to ______" and that's about it. There's hardly any (or none at all) customer service. But I'm basing this on the ones that I've been to, in So. California. :P

lovefooled - I'm the same as you. I was never able to fit into size 0 AE jeans. I usually wear a size 12 slim in Abercrombie (kids) as well. In fact, Abercrombie jeans are actually okay, but I'm not into the really vintage-y, ripped ones. I also wear size medium shirts from there as well. :D I usually buy things on sale there as well. ;] I'm a killer for sales. But then again, I have very few clothes from Hollister and Abercrombie. I never really liked AE. A few of their clothes are okay, but I guess I just never really got into their clothing. ^_^;;


mai_z - But, I was defending Banan Republic as well. I don't know if you're agreeing with me or not. lol :P But it's true, Banana Republic's clothes are made of realllly good material. Pssh, I would've applied to work there, but then again, I can HARDLY fit the clothes from Express, which means nothing would fit me at BR, so working there would be a lost cause. =X

Preppy clothes consist of more upscale labels, imo. A&F is not very "upscale", when compared to Lacoste, J. Crew, Ralph Lauren, BanRep, etc.


Plus, judging a label just by the way the store "smells" is kinda.. weird. o_____O"
 
*x1227x*
post Dec 28 2006, 03:22 PM
Post #51





Guest






^ a&f = abercrombie & fitch.
 
Just_Dream
post Dec 28 2006, 05:13 PM
Post #52


durian
********

Group: Staff Alumni
Posts: 13,124
Joined: Feb 2004
Member No: 3,860



QUOTE(x1227x @ Dec 28 2006, 12:22 PM) *
^ a&f = abercrombie & fitch.

I'm well aware of what A&F means. What part of my post meant that I didn't know what it meant? :P

I'm just wondering what the actual company is called, that controls the other labels, unless it is in fact, under the Abercrombie & Fitch label.

And it's not so much that I loathe A&F -- don't get me wrong or anything. People can wear what they want. As long as they don't continue to flaunt it in my face and try to convert me back to wearing that stuff! Must. Not. Conform.

And correction on my post, for pandamonium -- I didn't mean a company that makes $60,000 in a day. I meant a single store that makes $60,000 in a day. wink.gif
 
treschicgeek
post Dec 28 2006, 07:10 PM
Post #53


Sup. I'm Deb =]
*****

Group: Human
Posts: 650
Joined: Dec 2004
Member No: 68,227



Yeah, I shop at A&F and Hollister, basically half my wardrobe is made up of those. But I never pay more than like...$40 for anything I get from there. Usually I just buy the stuff that's on sale in the back. I'm more likely to shop at Abercrombie, the kids version, than A&F though since their stuff is cheaper and basically the same thing.

I've never thought of Hollister or A&F as "preppy" either. I just get that stuff b/c it's comfortable and I like the way their stuff looks...when it's on sale shifty.gif . Haha. Usually if I'm feeling preppy I go to J. Crew, Lacoste, or even Ralph Lauren.

The other day I was in Hollister and there were two little girls...probably 6 or 7 showing their big sister which shirt they wanted to get and each girl was wearing a shirt with a big "Abercrombie" plastered across their chest and a pair of ripped jeans. Kinda sad that it's come to that.
 
OhMyAnniee
post Dec 28 2006, 10:43 PM
Post #54


Senior Member
******

Group: Member
Posts: 1,388
Joined: Feb 2004
Member No: 4,129



QUOTE(Just_Dream @ Dec 28 2006, 2:13 PM) *
I'm just wondering what the actual company is called, that controls the other labels, unless it is in fact, under the Abercrombie & Fitch label.


I'm pretty sure that it's under the Abercrombie & Fitch label. I remember reading it on the card thing where they had put my receipt in....
 
shortiiex
post Jan 1 2007, 01:51 AM
Post #55


Senior Member
*******

Group: Official Member
Posts: 6,953
Joined: Oct 2004
Member No: 52,702



same thing..i went in those stores but i never bought anything. I can't stand their stores and especially their employees...some of them are nice but most of them are rude and think they are better than everyone else
 
espressive
post Jan 1 2007, 03:46 AM
Post #56


and so it is
******

Group: Human
Posts: 1,304
Joined: Feb 2004
Member No: 3,085



Some things are kinda cute, but they all are ridiculously priced. I don't know about you, but I'd rather get like 4 tanks from Macy's than one from Hollister/A&F. I mean, what's the difference anyways? A little symbol of an bird or a moose? pinch.gif Seriously!

Truthfully, I do own some things from there, but I don't even shop at those stores anymore. Why? Like I said, the prices are ridiculous and I'd rather not look like everybody else at my school. Hollister/A&F are preppy stores, and yeah, I don't really like it because everybody is so into it. Now, I'm not one of those people who purposely find ways to look different from everybody else, but it seems to me that all the girls that wear the clothes from these stores look the same. Straightened blonde hair (brunettes usually have highlights), usually skinny, short, very tan, wear the exact same outfits. I'm just not one of those people. ermm.gif I'd rather have my own sense of fashion than to look like one of those models, whom everybody tries to look like. Honestly people, it's overrated.

eta; And I heard some bad things about how they hire, but I don't know... may just be rumors.
 
stellery
post Jan 5 2007, 03:26 PM
Post #57


rawrrrr.
***

Group: Member
Posts: 41
Joined: Jan 2005
Member No: 78,847



i just want people to realize this.
abercrombie (for kids) is the same price as hollister.
a&f (for adults) is more expensive than abercrombie and hollister.
so overall, hollister would actually be the cheapest.
 
miiichellley
post Jan 5 2007, 04:27 PM
Post #58


my michelle.
*****

Group: Member
Posts: 792
Joined: Oct 2005
Member No: 267,094



QUOTE(Lil_Cloud @ Jan 1 2007, 12:46 AM) *
And I heard some bad things about how they hire, but I don't know... may just be rumors.

^ i thought so too. i heard that at A&F, the employees and stuff would judge you on how pretty you were or something and if you weren't pretty enough, they wouldn't hire you. I think they use to not hire asians or something, but i think they've loosened up. I've seen asians working at Hollister. I'm not sure about A&F or abercrombie since i don't go there often. But, AE will always be the best _smile.gif
 
me1issaaaa
post Jan 5 2007, 11:16 PM
Post #59



*******

Group: Official Member
Posts: 4,066
Joined: May 2004
Member No: 18,393



^ You have to be asked to work there, basically. And I was paid $6 when I worked at Hollister... what the efffff. I quit after a month.
 
*x1227x*
post Jan 5 2007, 11:19 PM
Post #60





Guest






QUOTE(Just_Dream @ Dec 28 2006, 3:40 AM) *
I mean, A&F, Ruehl, and Hollister are all under the same line (what is it called, anyway? A&F?). Same for Banana Republic, which owns Gap and Old Navy. This goes for Express as well, since Express is a Limited Brand, joint with: The Limited, Express for Men, Victoria's Secret, Bath and Body Works, and White Candle Barn (something like that sweating.gif ). I mean, I thought that at the very least A&F co.'s pay would be at least competitive with other companies. Guess not. ^______^;;


i thought you meant what is a&f xD sorry.

WOAH hold up on that michelle. i dont think that a&f judges on how pretty or were. they hired my cousin who is asian, and i dont think they're that low, i've seen lots of asian works in the past, so i dont think they're racist about it.

my cousin works at a&f and she's paid minimum [8 dollar something or whatever xD] because she isn't aloud to work more than 4-6 hours. XD.gif
 
_sarcastic_
post Jan 6 2007, 12:49 AM
Post #61


<3
*******

Group: Member
Posts: 3,657
Joined: Nov 2004
Member No: 64,493



i agree that a&f and hollister are ridiculously priced, $40 for a cami top is just too much.
but. half my walldrobe is filled with hco stuff pinch.gif but but they only cost like $10-$30. i think their designs are actually really cute. yes people all look the same wearing clothing from there but putting a little something different while wearing those clothing makes a whole new look. that's what i think _unsure.gif
 
miiichellley
post Jan 6 2007, 12:51 AM
Post #62


my michelle.
*****

Group: Member
Posts: 792
Joined: Oct 2005
Member No: 267,094



QUOTE(x1227x @ Jan 5 2007, 8:19 PM) *
i thought you meant what is a&f xD sorry.

WOAH hold up on that michelle. i dont think that a&f judges on how pretty or were. they hired my cousin who is asian, and i dont think they're that low, i've seen lots of asian works in the past, so i dont think they're racist about it.

my cousin works at a&f and she's paid minimum [8 dollar something or whatever xD] because she isn't aloud to work more than 4-6 hours. XD.gif

yeah i see asians work at hollister now though. but that's what i heard a long time ago. times have changed.

new years resolution; to buy stuff that isn't just stamped with a logo. i own stuff with just the word HOLLISTER on it. time for a change. they should stop making shirts with just plain words on it.
 
*x1227x*
post Jan 6 2007, 01:12 AM
Post #63





Guest






XD.gif i honestly like hollister/a&f and yes, i would buy their clothes, but they are ridiculously priced. i only buy them cause my cousin/sister works there and i get discounts. XD.gif
 
miiichellley
post Jan 6 2007, 01:20 AM
Post #64


my michelle.
*****

Group: Member
Posts: 792
Joined: Oct 2005
Member No: 267,094



how come i don't know anybody who can get me discounts?! rawr
i just buy them all on sale biggrin.gif
 
pandamonium
post Jan 6 2007, 05:01 AM
Post #65


cheeeesy like theres no tomorrow
*******

Group: Member
Posts: 3,316
Joined: Aug 2004
Member No: 37,142



QUOTE(x1227x @ Jan 5 2007, 11:19 PM) *
i thought you meant what is a&f xD sorry.

WOAH hold up on that michelle. i dont think that a&f judges on how pretty or were. they hired my cousin who is asian, and i dont think they're that low, i've seen lots of asian works in the past, so i dont think they're racist about it.

my cousin works at a&f and she's paid minimum [8 dollar something or whatever xD] because she isn't aloud to work more than 4-6 hours. XD.gif


so what your cousin isnt pretty? lol or asians arent good looking ahah....

but for hollister, when i was hired i applied for "impact" which usually works in the back setting up clothes. or you can be a "brand rep" which now is changed to "model" which is working on the floor and helping people. people can apply for whatever they want but some people are like automaticalled picked for "model" if they are really good looking usually. but modeling can be a boring job cause you are basically standing around for 5 hours.

QUOTE(miiichellley @ Jan 6 2007, 12:51 AM) *
new years resolution; to buy stuff that isn't just stamped with a logo.


YESS THAT IS A GOOD NEW YEARS RESOLUTION ! i completely agree
 
lKVNiiKINKYl
post Jan 6 2007, 10:20 AM
Post #66


CHYEAAHHH MAN
******

Group: Member
Posts: 1,255
Joined: Jul 2005
Member No: 168,013



QUOTE(pandamonium @ Jan 6 2007, 5:01 AM) *
so what your cousin isnt pretty? lol or asians arent good looking ahah....

but for hollister, when i was hired i applied for "impact" which usually works in the back setting up clothes. or you can be a "brand rep" which now is changed to "model" which is working on the floor and helping people. people can apply for whatever they want but some people are like automaticalled picked for "model" if they are really good looking usually. but modeling can be a boring job cause you are basically standing around for 5 hours.
YESS THAT IS A GOOD NEW YEARS RESOLUTION ! i completely agree



yeah i'm a model for A&F and im asian...just thoguht id point that out

QUOTE(miiichellley @ Jan 5 2007, 4:27 PM) *
^ i thought so too. i heard that at A&F, the employees and stuff would judge you on how pretty you were or something and if you weren't pretty enough, they wouldn't hire you. I think they use to not hire asians or something, but i think they've loosened up. I've seen asians working at Hollister. I'm not sure about A&F or abercrombie since i don't go there often. But, AE will always be the best _smile.gif


yeah so people fill out apps. and they are invited for interviews and some of them get hired. we do go recruiting and say hey do you want to work here, but people who apply get hired too
 
miiichellley
post Jan 6 2007, 02:38 PM
Post #67


my michelle.
*****

Group: Member
Posts: 792
Joined: Oct 2005
Member No: 267,094



Well it's good to know that they're not so 'racist' as people used to say they are. just to let you guys know, i shop at these stores and nope, i have nothing against them. sorry about whatever.


what's it like to be a model? blink.gif
 
pandamonium
post Jan 6 2007, 04:53 PM
Post #68


cheeeesy like theres no tomorrow
*******

Group: Member
Posts: 3,316
Joined: Aug 2004
Member No: 37,142



yea hollister is very open about hiring like you can come in and get a job, all you have to do is go to an interview which like consists of more than 3 people in a group. so your like not alone.
 
Intercourselyts
post Jan 6 2007, 09:07 PM
Post #69


Senior Member
*****

Group: Member
Posts: 569
Joined: Dec 2006
Member No: 490,667



Hmm I have to agree. I guess I've never really been to worried about price. Although sometimes it is a bit outrageous. People only shop there because other people shop there that they want to fit in with.
 
miiichellley
post Jan 6 2007, 09:08 PM
Post #70


my michelle.
*****

Group: Member
Posts: 792
Joined: Oct 2005
Member No: 267,094



^ Not exactly. i don't shop there to 'fit in'. I shop there because i like their designs on clothes. Anyway, i want to work there. but i'm not old enough. Blah.
 
*suddenly she*
post Jan 6 2007, 10:58 PM
Post #71





Guest






Eh, I like clean-cut polos. The whole destroyed look on polos makes me sad.

And it sort of sucks how if you just buy one polo, there's bound to be twenty other girls in the school with the same one. But layering makes it all good! ...if you layer well.

My older brother's a model (as in store representative) for Hollister. A friend of mine asked me to ask him to "hook him up" with a job, and all he said was, "Ask him if he's interested in selling his soul." For Hollister, as far as I know, the pay sucks (at the beginning at least) and the hours are terrible.
 
Jinny
post Jan 7 2007, 01:49 AM
Post #72


long time no CB.
*******

Group: Official Member
Posts: 3,889
Joined: Jan 2007
Member No: 493,502



ahah even though i shop there, i have to agree
their prices are wayy too high. usually 1 tshirt at a different store would be like, idn, 10 bucks? but in af/hollister, one shirt is like 30, and a belt is 40 bucks
and their knits = way to tight, i dont understand how people can fit in those
 
much2muse
post Jan 7 2007, 03:06 AM
Post #73


RJL<3
******

Group: Member
Posts: 1,194
Joined: Dec 2004
Member No: 71,019



QUOTE
and i went into hollister, their sizes.. i was like "oh my" the size small looked like a small in little girls. ;/ and i`m skinny to begin with so wtf.

My gosh, YES! I know exactly how you feel! I was like " how skinny do they expect people to be!?". To wear their clothes comfortably i'd probably have to get like an XXL or something! Which is crazy, because i don't even weigh all that much. seriously.
 
espressive
post Jan 7 2007, 03:56 AM
Post #74


and so it is
******

Group: Human
Posts: 1,304
Joined: Feb 2004
Member No: 3,085



QUOTE(miiichellley @ Jan 5 2007, 3:27 PM) *
^ i thought so too. i heard that at A&F, the employees and stuff would judge you on how pretty you were or something and if you weren't pretty enough, they wouldn't hire you. I think they use to not hire asians or something, but i think they've loosened up. I've seen asians working at Hollister.

Yeah, I heard that too! And it was totally true. They didn't have any asians! But I think the company heard about that and probably changed their policies since then... because I saw a really hot asian guy working at Hollister the other day. shifty.gif
QUOTE(xxamandajanexx @ Jan 7 2007, 2:06 AM) *
My gosh, YES! I know exactly how you feel! I was like " how skinny do they expect people to be!?". To wear their clothes comfortably i'd probably have to get like an XXL or something! Which is crazy, because i don't even weigh all that much. seriously.

Oh, you know what drives me insane besides the ridicuously tiny sizes? (basically for girls who never reached puberty and have no shape whatsoever) Girls who wear brand name clothes that are waaaaay too small for them. Seriously, you know you don't fit into a medium, so don't even try. It doesn't look good. Get a bigger size! If there is no bigger size... it's just an bird/moose logo for crying out loud! Go somewhere else and find something that is actually flattering.

eta; Wow. I'm on a mean streak. I feel somewhat bad. Eh, I'll get over it. Just felt the need to rant.
 
synthase
post Jan 7 2007, 07:26 PM
Post #75


ALLISON
*******

Group: Official Designer
Posts: 3,372
Joined: Nov 2005
Member No: 310,259



a&f is pretty to look at
just TOO overpriced
Hollister? the store looks cute; with the hut and all
but i wouldnt shop there
 
miiichellley
post Jan 7 2007, 07:29 PM
Post #76


my michelle.
*****

Group: Member
Posts: 792
Joined: Oct 2005
Member No: 267,094



QUOTE(Lil_Cloud @ Jan 7 2007, 12:56 AM) *
Yeah, I heard that too! And it was totally true. They didn't have any asians! But I think the company heard about that and probably changed their policies since then... because I saw a really hot asian guy working at Hollister the other day. shifty.gif

Oh, you know what drives me insane besides the ridicuously tiny sizes? (basically for girls who never reached puberty and have no shape whatsoever) Girls who wear brand name clothes that are waaaaay too small for them. Seriously, you know you don't fit into a medium, so don't even try. It doesn't look good. Get a bigger size! If there is no bigger size... it's just an bird/moose logo for crying out loud! Go somewhere else and find something that is actually flattering.

eta; Wow. I'm on a mean streak. I feel somewhat bad. Eh, I'll get over it. Just felt the need to rant.


^ Speaking of the bird/moose logos, it kills me to see those Hollister/A&F polos. They're the exact same as the ones i've seen at Target and such for about $6-10 and you pay $24.50 at Hollister, $39.50 for A&F JUST FOR A STINKIN LOGO. Now the whole polo thing is just wrong.
 
*suddenly she*
post Jan 7 2007, 07:35 PM
Post #77





Guest






I'm now considering making my own logo. Just go on and grab one of those Target polos and tape the logo on... yeah.

Little kids shopping at AE/Hollister/A&F = IRRITATION.
 
miiichellley
post Jan 7 2007, 07:37 PM
Post #78


my michelle.
*****

Group: Member
Posts: 792
Joined: Oct 2005
Member No: 267,094



Ew. that is the worst irritation ever. I once saw some slutty 6th graders hanging out in front of a mirror at Hollister. I wanted to choke them.
 
much2muse
post Jan 7 2007, 07:47 PM
Post #79


RJL<3
******

Group: Member
Posts: 1,194
Joined: Dec 2004
Member No: 71,019



QUOTE
Oh, you know what drives me insane besides the ridicuously tiny sizes? (basically for girls who never reached puberty and have no shape whatsoever) Girls who wear brand name clothes that are waaaaay too small for them. Seriously, you know you don't fit into a medium, so don't even try. It doesn't look good. Get a bigger size! If there is no bigger size... it's just an bird/moose logo for crying out loud! Go somewhere else and find something that is actually flattering.

Seriously!

QUOTE
Ew. that is the worst irritation ever. I once saw some slutty 6th graders hanging out in front of a mirror at Hollister. I wanted to choke them.


LOL XD.gif They're the only ones who can fit into half the crap, probably! Made for people 100 lbs and under. stubborn.gif
 
miiichellley
post Jan 7 2007, 09:14 PM
Post #80


my michelle.
*****

Group: Member
Posts: 792
Joined: Oct 2005
Member No: 267,094



Hey, i'm under 100 mellow.gif
 
*x1227x*
post Jan 7 2007, 09:23 PM
Post #81





Guest






^ I dont think she mean't to offend you, Michelle.

If you can't fit in the kids, go to the adults. Duh! XD.gif
 
chibichi15
post Jan 7 2007, 09:26 PM
Post #82


*hugs and kisses*
*****

Group: Member
Posts: 809
Joined: Jan 2007
Member No: 493,443



QUOTE
ahah even though i shop there, i have to agree
their prices are wayy too high. usually 1 tshirt at a different store would be like, idn, 10 bucks? but in af/hollister, one shirt is like 30, and a belt is 40 bucks
and their knits = way to tight, i dont understand how people can fit in those


lol, i dont understand it either...but i still shop there.happy.gif
 
miiichellley
post Jan 7 2007, 09:31 PM
Post #83


my michelle.
*****

Group: Member
Posts: 792
Joined: Oct 2005
Member No: 267,094



QUOTE(x1227x @ Jan 7 2007, 6:23 PM) *
^ I dont think she mean't to offend you, Michelle.

If you can't fit in the kids, go to the adults. Duh! XD.gif

Haha. i know she didn't offend me. it's just that when people complain about weight and stuff they look at me and be like stubborn.gif ...whatever, i'm getting off topic.
 
much2muse
post Jan 7 2007, 10:30 PM
Post #84


RJL<3
******

Group: Member
Posts: 1,194
Joined: Dec 2004
Member No: 71,019



^ I didnt! I'z sorry! ermm.gif
 
pic
post Jan 7 2007, 10:47 PM
Post #85


Senior Member
***

Group: Member
Posts: 77
Joined: Jan 2007
Member No: 492,052



QUOTE(suddenly she @ Jan 7 2007, 7:35 PM) *
I'm now considering making my own logo. Just go on and grab one of those Target polos and tape the logo on... yeah.

Little kids shopping at AE/Hollister/A&F = IRRITATION.



Haha, that reminds of someone I know who bought a plain white t-shirt for five dollars. He took a permanent black marker and wrote the words 'Abercrombie & Fitch on the front in his chicken scratch writing. People came up to him and complimented him. Maybe they thought his handwriting made it look like a cool design or something...I don't even know but it further proves the point that it's just about the name.
 
*x1227x*
post Jan 7 2007, 10:52 PM
Post #86





Guest






^ LOL! What the heck?

Anyways, Yes I agree with you Michelle, it does get annoying sometimes.
 
AngryBaby
post Jan 7 2007, 10:54 PM
Post #87


L!ckitySplit
*******

Group: Member
Posts: 4,325
Joined: Apr 2005
Member No: 129,329



surprised this didnt get closed. considering its a clone of 143746 topics this the day i joined.
 
*suddenly she*
post Jan 8 2007, 12:25 AM
Post #88





Guest






QUOTE(satori in paris @ Jan 7 2007, 11:47 PM) *
Haha, that reminds of someone I know who bought a plain white t-shirt for five dollars. He took a permanent black marker and wrote the words 'Abercrombie & Fitch on the front in his chicken scratch writing. People came up to him and complimented him. Maybe they thought his handwriting made it look like a cool design or something...I don't even know but it further proves the point that it's just about the name.


Wow, you don't happen to live in the DFW area do you?
There's a kid at the senior high around here that did the exact same thing. laugh.gif
 
miiichellley
post Jan 8 2007, 09:38 PM
Post #89


my michelle.
*****

Group: Member
Posts: 792
Joined: Oct 2005
Member No: 267,094



QUOTE(satori in paris @ Jan 7 2007, 7:47 PM) *
Haha, that reminds of someone I know who bought a plain white t-shirt for five dollars. He took a permanent black marker and wrote the words 'Abercrombie & Fitch on the front in his chicken scratch writing. People came up to him and complimented him. Maybe they thought his handwriting made it look like a cool design or something...I don't even know but it further proves the point that it's just about the name.

^ LOL. Like my mom always says 'People like you just buy for the name these days..'
but i don't always do. i still shop at Target for clothes too.
 
pic
post Jan 8 2007, 11:15 PM
Post #90


Senior Member
***

Group: Member
Posts: 77
Joined: Jan 2007
Member No: 492,052



^ I know. Some things I see at Abercrombie & Fitch and Hollister I have to buy because they really do have cute clothing. Target is great!

But then you see girls with "HOLLISTER SO CAL!" written on their shirt. Then "HOLLISTER SO CAL!" written on the back of their pants. Then "HOLLISTER SO CAL!" on their sweatshirt. & I always have to think, "Wtf. You live in New York. Stop wearing clothing with Southern California written all over it!"



QUOTE(suddenly she @ Jan 8 2007, 12:25 AM) *
Wow, you don't happen to live in the DFW area do you?
There's a kid at the senior high around here that did the exact same thing. laugh.gif



Hahahaha, no I don't. It's the greatest idea though isn't it?
 
miiichellley
post Jan 8 2007, 11:21 PM
Post #91


my michelle.
*****

Group: Member
Posts: 792
Joined: Oct 2005
Member No: 267,094



Wow, i've been wondering all along. You answered my question. Haha.
I was wondering if in New York or whatever else state that Hollister clothes still say So. Cal on it. If i didn't live in so cal i probably wouldn't even wear it. haha.
 
*suddenly she*
post Jan 8 2007, 11:24 PM
Post #92





Guest






QUOTE(satori in paris @ Jan 9 2007, 12:15 AM) *
^ I know. Some things I see at Abercrombie & Fitch and Hollister I have to buy because they really do have cute clothing. Target is great!

But then you see girls with "HOLLISTER SO CAL!" written on their shirt. Then "HOLLISTER SO CAL!" written on the back of their pants. Then "HOLLISTER SO CAL!" on their sweatshirt. & I always have to think, "Wtf. You live in New York. Stop wearing clothing with Southern California written all over it!"
Hahahaha, no I don't. It's the greatest idea though isn't it?


Aha, I despise that too.
I don't get the deal with shirts or sweaters or any other items of clothing that just have the brand name spat in giant letters somewhere. It just contributes to discrimination, in a totally twisted way.

That would just be wicked if you did live in DFW. It'd add up to a total of two whole people on CB that were randomly in the same area happy.gif
 
_sarcastic_
post Jan 9 2007, 01:08 AM
Post #93


<3
*******

Group: Member
Posts: 3,657
Joined: Nov 2004
Member No: 64,493



QUOTE
Little kids shopping at AE/Hollister/A&F = IRRITATION.

omg you have no idea how that bugs me.
i saw the 4 year old girl dress in A&F. and her top was rather low and her pants was well tight with the word 'Abercrombie' on the butt. what was her mom thinking
 
*suddenly she*
post Jan 9 2007, 01:43 AM
Post #94





Guest






Aren't four-year-olds somewhat short? I wasn't aware A&F made clothes of that size... Unless her parents are mad rich and get everything tailored. Or her mother's a tailor. Who knows.

Personally, I think kids under five should be completely oblivious to name brands.
 
OhMyAnniee
post Jan 9 2007, 01:57 AM
Post #95


Senior Member
******

Group: Member
Posts: 1,388
Joined: Feb 2004
Member No: 4,129



^ But then again, there's like 30+ age people who shop at abercrombie and Hollister.

I see them ALL THE TIME.
 
pandamonium
post Jan 9 2007, 02:53 AM
Post #96


cheeeesy like theres no tomorrow
*******

Group: Member
Posts: 3,316
Joined: Aug 2004
Member No: 37,142



QUOTE(suddenly she @ Jan 9 2007, 1:43 AM) *
Aren't four-year-olds somewhat short? I wasn't aware A&F made clothes of that size... Unless her parents are mad rich and get everything tailored. Or her mother's a tailor. Who knows.

Personally, I think kids under five should be completely oblivious to name brands.


THEY ARE but there are so many shows that did specials on kids clothing. i think it was 20/20 that did one on designer kids clothes..

It was so interesting cause these parents spent like 180 on a shirt for a 7 year old girl. SO they interviewed the designer and asked her why are the prices so high when they are just clothes.. so she responded "look at them they are different, you cant go to gap and buy that" and it was funny cause she said that 3 times after that.

and on "The View" they were showing how little girls clothes were getting more refined and how toddler jeans for girls were much tighter for girls than boys. and that the girl jeans didnt have stretchy bands. They thought that since they are girls they move around less than boys so they should make girls pants tighter.

its ridiculous. personally i would care what my baby wears, but there are a lot of cheap solutions out there. like Children's Place where all the clothes are really cheap and they look good [and i know cause i have 2 god-children] lol.
 
Jeng
post Jan 9 2007, 03:28 PM
Post #97


Senior Member
*******

Group: Official Member
Posts: 7,149
Joined: Aug 2005
Member No: 213,509



I agree, but they aren't completely garbage, Their clothes are really expensive and I never bought anything there. You can actually just rip jeans yourself without paying all that money.
 
miiichellley
post Jan 9 2007, 08:18 PM
Post #98


my michelle.
*****

Group: Member
Posts: 792
Joined: Oct 2005
Member No: 267,094



QUOTE(hardxcoreL0VER @ Jan 8 2007, 10:57 PM) *
^ But then again, there's like 30+ age people who shop at abercrombie and Hollister.

I see them ALL THE TIME.

Obviously, since A&F is actually geared toward adults and older teens, not 4 year old preschoolers. but yeah, they'd look way better off if they'd bought cute little fluffy clothes at Target or Kmart instead of being a 4 year old slut.
 
*x1227x*
post Jan 9 2007, 08:35 PM
Post #99





Guest






QUOTE(miiichellley @ Jan 9 2007, 5:18 PM) *
Obviously, since A&F is actually geared toward adults and older teens, not 4 year old preschoolers. but yeah, they'd look way better off if they'd bought cute little fluffy clothes at Target or Kmart instead of being a 4 year old slut.


[If you think that wearing Hollister/A&F clothes is slutty]:
Honestly, not ALL Hollister/A&F clothes are "slutty". How is it slutty, really? Just because their clothes are made for people with a skinnier figure doesn't make it slutty clothing.

But other than that, If you're filthy rich, and have nothing better to spend your money on, you can buy whatever you want. I don't get why a 4 year old would need to buy such expensive clothes at such a young age. mellow.gif
 
miiichellley
post Jan 9 2007, 08:38 PM
Post #100


my michelle.
*****

Group: Member
Posts: 792
Joined: Oct 2005
Member No: 267,094



^ Sorry about that, ann. Not exactly what i meant.
Their clothes arn't slutty. They're just geared toward people older than 4 and therefore, a 4 year old would seem like one in a way. I dunno why these little kids are wearing them because their peers wouldn't even care about it..but i guess that's her choice, not mine.
 

6 Pages V   1 2 3 > » 
Reply to this topicStart new topic
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members: