Are you a fan of any particular clothing/apparel brand?

In My Humble Opinion (IMHO)
#1

Lots of people object to the idea of buying “brand” clothing/apparel because it´s pricey and can be interpreted as being snobbish.

I´ll be the first one to say, I´ll wear any shirt/apparel from any brand to no brand at all and be just as happy.

Having stated that, I do admit that I like the designs of Lacoste shirts:

http://pics.hoobly.com/full/96ZRAJ6A1FUXMT7PYD.jpg

http://img.diytrade.com/cdimg/691239/5462109/0/1206204270/Free_shipping_Polo_lacoste_t-shirts.jpg

So fellow Dopers, are there any particular brands of clothing/ apparel (can range from shoes, to purses to wristwatches) you particularly like, or do you have no opinion or hate for brands?

#2

In shoes, I’m a big fan of Rykas. Boot-wise, it’s a hard tie between Justin and Ariat. Everything else is “as long as it fits, lasts awhile and doesn’t make me look like shit.”

#3

If I’m getting a winter coat, I look at Columbia and North Face first. Running shoes- Pearl Izumi.

#4

I wear a lot of Lands’ End. Tends not to itch me, and I itch a lot.

#5

Because I’m a lard ass I like Harbour Bay clothes from Casual Male Big & Tall. They’re consistent.

#6

Land’s End does have kind of “mom jeans” aesthetic, but their clothes (and other stuff as well) are truly quality.

#7

Around here, I can get jeans that I don’t need to hem from either Bluenotes or the GAP. I find it hard to pay more than twice as much for a pair of GAP jeans, but they do fit better, every time. They make me feel skinnier. And then I hate my Bluenotes jeans that ride down at the ass and wish I had just spent the money at GAP.

#8

I love Bluenotes jeans. Not just saying that because of the above post, that is what I was actually coming to post. They are cheap and fit me. Buying jeans there is an easy experience. I wear them until I wear them out and then buy another pair.

Oh and Doc Martens boots.

#9

My L.L. Bean boots and jacket are wonderfully tough, and I’d definitely go with them again…when I have to.
Also, I like Fred is Red PJ’s - they are cute.

#10

Patagonia, there is no substitute.

#11

Boots - Doc Marten. I am in love with them.
Jeans - American Eagle Outfitters. Really comfy.
office wear - Alfani. It’s Macy’s store brand, pretty cheap but looks good.

#12

Levi’s jeans.

L.L. Bean’s turtleneck shirts and mocs (shoes)

#13

Lucchese boots.

#14

Borsalino and Stetson hats

#15

I like Timberland, and since it’s one of the companies that makes jeans that fit me (because I didn’t really take note before, because I didn’t have to, being in a place where jeans that fit me were relatively plentiful) I buy a lot of them online. Jeans in Japan, not so much made for my ass.

#16

North Face and Patagonia both get high marks from me. I’ve never bought anything from either of them that wasn’t of exceptional quality, and I still have every single item I’ve ever purchased of either except for a jacket that got stolen and a t-shirt that got blood all over it. I also love the old Abercrombie stuff that I have, the stuff that predates the store becoming an over priced, pre-worn, cologne atmosphered pedophile rave. I wish that I could replace a few of the things that I’ve had from there, but alas, they don’t sell outdoors gear anymore.

For nicer occaisons I’ve learned that you can’t front on a Hugo Boss suit either.

#17

Another Land’s End fan. I wear a lot of knits, and their knits don’t lose their shape or shrink. And their jeans last forever.

#18

I like Eddie Bauer because their sizing is consistent. Once I know my size there, I will always be able to order that size (which is important, since no stores here carry petite, you have to order them - points off.) Pretty straight forward, middle of the road clothes that I can wear to work and in real life.

Also, Born, Clarks, and Asics shoes. I have high arches and their shoes are always comfortable.

I’m also a Land’s End fan.

#19

Bebe.

Mainly because they’re one of the few clothing brands that have generous allowances for the chesticular region, even if you wear a small size.

#20

Gloria Vanderbilt pants - they fit me well and they’re not so damn low-cut.