Where for reasonably quality clothing....
21 March 2006, 01:05 PM
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Where for reasonable quality clothing....
So there is now an abundance of clothing on the highstreet at a very good price and thats great for the consumer.................perhaps.
Having looked round the 'standard' BHS DEB' M&S recently tho, apart from theyre 'instore'designer names......the quality doesnt seem to be there anymore. Is this simply becuase they HAVE to buy from China too in order to stay afloat/appease their shareholders. Or am i just imagining it.?
Having looked round the 'standard' BHS DEB' M&S recently tho, apart from theyre 'instore'designer names......the quality doesnt seem to be there anymore. Is this simply becuase they HAVE to buy from China too in order to stay afloat/appease their shareholders. Or am i just imagining it.?
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I bought a couple of Summer shirts from Next recently, and that was after trawling round the various "designer" shops in central Leeds of which there are plenty.
Was impressed with Next and I don't normally go there at all, I usually think it's over hyped, but it's worth a look at the moment
Was impressed with Next and I don't normally go there at all, I usually think it's over hyped, but it's worth a look at the moment
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To be honest I have never considered BHS or Debenhams to be quality.
I walked through BHS on Oxford Street last year and they had a MACHINE WASHABLE SUIT for ninety nine pounds. Enough said!!!!!
I once went in to Debenhams to get some jeans that I could tear up for a fancy dress party!
I walked through BHS on Oxford Street last year and they had a MACHINE WASHABLE SUIT for ninety nine pounds. Enough said!!!!!
I once went in to Debenhams to get some jeans that I could tear up for a fancy dress party!
21 March 2006, 05:32 PM
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Matalan suits me 
I always get years out of my clothes. Top Man, next etc are others i use but to be honest i can't remember the last time i bought any clothes.
I am possibly Scoobynet's most un fasionable person and don't give a ****.
Brun - presently sat in 8 year old tracky bottoms and a 5 year old t-shirt
I always get years out of my clothes. Top Man, next etc are others i use but to be honest i can't remember the last time i bought any clothes.
I am possibly Scoobynet's most un fasionable person and don't give a ****.
Brun - presently sat in 8 year old tracky bottoms and a 5 year old t-shirt
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21 March 2006, 06:46 PM
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The mentioned trackys are worn 5 days a week, every week for work and are washed every weekend. They look a touch faded but are holding together quite nicley 
21 March 2006, 07:22 PM
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They feel more comfy after a couple days wear 
My normal clothes get worn once or twice at most then into the wash so i ain't that scruffy
...yeah, maybe i am
My normal clothes get worn once or twice at most then into the wash so i ain't that scruffy
...yeah, maybe i am
21 March 2006, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Brun
They feel more comfy after a couple days wear
1. they start to crackle.
2. The dogs eyes water when he sniffs my crotch.
3. The wife threatens to divorce me taking half the money
21 March 2006, 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by ChefDude
some people aren't bothered or can't afford 'better' quality.
21 March 2006, 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by dpb
So there is now an abundance of clothing on the highstreet at a very good price and thats great for the consumer.................perhaps.
Having looked round the 'standard' BHS DEB' M&S recently tho, apart from theyre 'instore'designer names......the quality doesnt seem to be there anymore. Is this simply becuase they HAVE to buy from China too in order to stay afloat/appease their shareholders. Or am i just imagining it.?
Having looked round the 'standard' BHS DEB' M&S recently tho, apart from theyre 'instore'designer names......the quality doesnt seem to be there anymore. Is this simply becuase they HAVE to buy from China too in order to stay afloat/appease their shareholders. Or am i just imagining it.?
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21 March 2006, 08:55 PM
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Thanks ...
However this is the exact same 'inducement' every shop in the high street puts out - and reflects little on quality of the garment
However this is the exact same 'inducement' every shop in the high street puts out - and reflects little on quality of the garment
21 March 2006, 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by dpb
So there is now an abundance of clothing on the highstreet at a very good price and thats great for the consumer.................perhaps.
Having looked round the 'standard' BHS DEB' M&S recently tho, apart from theyre 'instore'designer names......the quality doesnt seem to be there anymore. Is this simply becuase they HAVE to buy from China too in order to stay afloat/appease their shareholders. Or am i just imagining it.?
Having looked round the 'standard' BHS DEB' M&S recently tho, apart from theyre 'instore'designer names......the quality doesnt seem to be there anymore. Is this simply becuase they HAVE to buy from China too in order to stay afloat/appease their shareholders. Or am i just imagining it.?
"afloat their shareholders",but also to compete with the competitors and make the most of the new range.Profit margin has to go as far as poss for the penny pinchers
M&S,Debs and BHS are considered to be mid-range gear anyway.
Go to Bennaton(sp.) or Vaughan Davies or,Daniel Hatcher.Don't kill me if you don't find trendy clothing there.Trendy is Gap but it is pants in quality.
Try D2 if you got it around you for
trends.Cheap n cheerful
21 March 2006, 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by speye91
my m8 owns and runs a small but sucsesfull retail outfit in Co durham. Specialising in designer clothes at retail prices also has a website with secure ordering online check it out...www.streetcredne.co.ok Delivers anywhere in uk
21 March 2006, 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbohot
Damn right!Quality is in the gutter but not just due to
"afloat their shareholders",but also to compete with the competitors and make the most of the new range.Profit margin has to go as far as poss for the penny pinchers
M&S,Debs and BHS are considered to be mid-range gear anyway.
Go to Bennaton(sp.) or Vaughan Davies or,Daniel Hatcher.Don't kill me if you don't find trendy clothing there.Trendy is Gap but it is pants in quality.
Try D2 if you got it around you for trends.
Cheap n cheerful
"afloat their shareholders",but also to compete with the competitors and make the most of the new range.Profit margin has to go as far as poss for the penny pinchers
M&S,Debs and BHS are considered to be mid-range gear anyway.
Go to Bennaton(sp.) or Vaughan Davies or,Daniel Hatcher.Don't kill me if you don't find trendy clothing there.Trendy is Gap but it is pants in quality.
Try D2 if you got it around you for
trends.Cheap n cheerful
......
22 March 2006, 12:29 AM
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No,mate.They will split when you fart after a good curry
Primark n peacock etc are sh!te.
But I know what you mean.Next etc are only tad batter then them.
However,today is about using the trends and chucking it away/recycling it for the new ones.You may as well go with the flow.
Primark n peacock etc are sh!te.
But I know what you mean.Next etc are only tad batter then them.
However,today is about using the trends and chucking it away/recycling it for the new ones.You may as well go with the flow.
22 March 2006, 12:38 AM
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No they were good material ..!- but a one off of course ...
and theres the thing i will not spend 45 notes..( and chuck em away in no time) on something that is ..
A. not resaonable quality
b. reasonable innovative
and theres the thing i will not spend 45 notes..( and chuck em away in no time) on something that is ..
A. not resaonable quality
b. reasonable innovative
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Originally Posted by dpb
No they were good material ..!- but a one off of course ...
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