• No1@aussie.zone
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    29 days ago

    The ‘brands’ they are displaying.

    I see people checking me and others out. What runners are they? Jordans or KMart? Is that a Lacoste or walmart? Is that a real Rolex or D&G handbag?

    But for me, it’s not judging them like you think.

    I judge them flashing brands as a sign of insecurity, a need to appear wealthy and ‘fit in’, and a likely ‘keep up with the Jones’ jealous type.

    So, I actually feel sad for them.

    And, yes, I am aware it’s super judgemental and I’m no doubt hypocritical as well, as there are some things I will buy certain brands for.

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      29 days ago

      I can relate.

      Everytime I see some Gucci stuff on someone, I feel hard sad for them or sometimes cringe, because all the money they once had, was spent on something worthless in my eyes. They also look more unsympathic by having those brand stuff on them, so its a lot that plays in.

      But if they don’t look entirely iced out, then I mostly don’t even notice that the person has Expensive brand clothes or generally popular brands. I mostly see the overall design or the colors besides the Human and the face. I have my energy somehwere else to invest than thinking on ehat brands someone is wearing. A sometimes I secretly judge if they are trying very hard to be something like iced out. (With iced out I mean, trying to look rich with Gucci clothes or something similar)

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      28 days ago

      Difference is between buying a brand for style and buying it for quality.

      Some companies have quietly admitted that the only difference between their stuff and cheap knockoffs is the brand name and it’s fine for them because their customers don’t care.

    • Dragon Rider (drag)@lemmy.nz
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      28 days ago

      Rich people don’t wear brands. Visible brands are for working class people who want to be rich. It’s the sign of a class traitor.