So, which of the chain stores do you like? Personally, I don't really like any of them, for better or worse. I think in big part it is still the overwhelming perception in America that men should dress like sloppy apes that is responsible for lack of decent clothes in the chain stores. While I can see cute things for women in Banana Republic, H&M, etc. and absolutely adorable things for my daughter in Gap, I have NEVER been tempted even by a filler piece at a chain store. Another part of the equation is the rise of discount shopping and Ebay, that makes designer things sometimes cost in line with what you can find in the chain stores. And, obviously, I am not a consumer whore who buys something in a certain store just because it's a certain store - this also accounts for a large portion of people buying stuff.
Another thing I've noticed how consistently and infinitely better the chain stores are in Europe than in the US. It's just ridiculous how the concept of quality and taste is so further developed in Europe. Stores like Mango and Zara do offer decent things for women cheaply. WHAT GIVES?!?!?!?!?!
Oh, and I absolutely detest MEXX. That store should be burned down. I've never see such atrocious quality in my life.
Shoot!
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