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·Light as a feather, great lenses and fantastic customer service.
What Non-Watch Brands Are You Intensely Loyal To?
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dpwaber
·For me, the one that immediately jumps out is Barbour.
I have to tell you that the idea of being intensely loyal to a brand is very strange. It is like being intensely loyal to a hyena 'cos it only bit your fingers off, and left some poop for your roses.
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Turpinr
·I have to tell you that the idea of being intensely loyal to a brand is very strange. It is like being intensely loyal to a hyena 'cos it only bit your fingers off, and left some poop for your roses.
But, I bought 2 pairs of their boots and 1 pair fell apart after light use and when I got in touch with customer services because I'd had the boots for a couple of years they wouldn't help.
The couple of years included lockdown when they weren't worn at all.
I won't be buying again.
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dpwaber
·I've spent a fair few ££££ on Barbour over the years and rare their wax jacket, knitwear, shirts and polo's.
But, I bought 2 pairs of their boots and 1 pair fell apart after light use but when I got in touch with customer services because I'd had the boots for a couple of years they wouldn't help.
The couple of years included lockdown when they weren't worn at all.
I won't be buying again.
Liking stuff that certain companies make is one thing, but 'brand loyalty' is another, as all they are interested in is making a profit.
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johnireland
·Alfa Romeo, Rock Island Armory, Ray-Ban, Montblanc, Converse, all cheap French red wine, the Smoke House garlic bread.
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Turpinr
·At 64 round necked tshirts aren't very flattering and for a number of years I've worn polos.
The best I've had have been Boss, Gant, Ralph Lauren, John Smedley, Barbour, Fred Perry, Lacoste, Vivienne Westwood and Private White VC.
One of the Boss ones, a Gant and a Lacoste are 15/16 years old and still decent.
The best I've had have been Boss, Gant, Ralph Lauren, John Smedley, Barbour, Fred Perry, Lacoste, Vivienne Westwood and Private White VC.
One of the Boss ones, a Gant and a Lacoste are 15/16 years old and still decent.
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Tyro Rex
·Love seeing the numerous votes for sauce brands.
I’m not above that! I nominate a sock company: Burlington (woollen, argyle pattern).
Other brands I am pretty loyal to: Drake’s (shirts), Filson (canvas bags), and Alden (shoes).
I’m not above that! I nominate a sock company: Burlington (woollen, argyle pattern).
Other brands I am pretty loyal to: Drake’s (shirts), Filson (canvas bags), and Alden (shoes).
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Spruce
··Sunburst dial fanCurrently, Barbour coats & jackets,
Ray Ban New Wayfarer (although I’m tempted by the Persols posted earlier in this thread) …..
…… and pretty much anything from Timberland and Uniqlo
Ray Ban New Wayfarer (although I’m tempted by the Persols posted earlier in this thread) …..
…… and pretty much anything from Timberland and Uniqlo
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Tyro Rex
·The Tom Ford Grey Vetiver is probably one of the few modern fragrances I would wear- it’s very much rooted in vintage style- like his clothing line. It’s like a brighter and less droning version of the Guerlain Vetiver which was one of the classic men’s fragrances from the 50’s- but so soapy and over the top you feel like you need another rinse in the shower after putting it on.
Perhaps if I mixed it with cigarettes, hair cream and bourbon it would make more sense.
I am loyal to Creed (Bois du Portugal, Green Irish Tweed are mainstays).
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JulianK
·Aero leather.
they make fantastic jackets and custom made as well. You certainly pay but they will last you a long while and only get better with age.
they make fantastic jackets and custom made as well. You certainly pay but they will last you a long while and only get better with age.
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dpwaber
·At the risk of getting banned (who cares!). this is completely insane. Many thousands of kids have their lives ruined by worrying what people think of their appearance, and many die as a result. We blame it all on social media, but perhaps grandad, and his watch kicked it off!
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··Ash @ ΩFAt the risk of getting banned (who cares!). this is completely insane. Many thousands of kids have their lives ruined by worrying what people think of their appearance, and many die as a result. We blame it all on social media, but perhaps grandad, and his watch kicked it off!
Just like Le Cresuet pots and stuff are good because they last a long time and work well, that kind of thing.
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dpwaber
·I think it’s more just brands that are dependable / reliable / known to be very good quality such that you can often buy once and not worry. It’s not really meant to be about brand envy or peer pressure.
Just like Le Cresuet pots and stuff are good because they last a long time and work well, that kind of thing.
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JwRosenthal
·I don't have a problem with appreciating quality products, or having loads of money. It is judging people by what they wear, or kids having to have the right trainers that bothers me.
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jimmyd13
·Thomas Pink ... though I'm not sure what's happening with them since LVMH sold the brand. They're not even particularly expensive but they fit a gorilla like me straight off the peg, if you order the extra long sleeves.
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JwRosenthal
·Thomas Pink ... though I'm not sure what's happening with them since LVMH sold the brand. They're not even particularly expensive but they fit a gorilla like me straight off the peg, if you order the extra long sleeves.
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jimmyd13
·I went through a TPink phase and found their QC all over the place. Some were awesome, some the button holes were barely big enough to get the buttons through (and those thin buttons tore my fingers up trying to get them in). They clearly source from different facilities (and have different price points) so I guess results may vary.
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Turpinr
·Thomas Pink shirts used to be made in Ireland at one time and were really top quality.
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JwRosenthal
·I'm in the UK and have bought from their stores and online .... never had that type of issue. They do have different "grades" or collections and all mine are from their luxury or casual lines. Is that the difference?
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dpwaber
·Agreed with the sentiment in regards to children, but that is not what is going on in this thread. We are all mature adults and hopefully comfortable enough with ourselves to not feel judged by how others perceive us. If this thread is triggering for some, perhaps they should examine why,
My dog, and her friend, my son's Cockapoo, invented a game between themselves. The rules, or at least the choreography, seem quite involved to me. It basically involves pretending to be vicious wolves, and obviously makes a lot of sense to them. The only rule I can figure out is that on no account does either get hurt. When they play this game in public I get looks of amazement, and disgust, which say - "Havn't you noticed your dogs are killing each other!" It is a source of much amusement to see their faces when I tell them "That's enough".
The point to the story is that this place is quite bizarre to the uninitiated, but as long as it does not spill outside, no harm is done.
I would not say I have been "triggered", but I know why I hate peer pressure, and fashion. Luckily I have natural good looks, and 8.5" wrists, so I can get bye without. 😀
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