Comments on: J Brand Jeans | In Search of The Perfect Fit

By: Dahlia

Dahlia — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:10:01 +0000

@Imran: Indeed, consumers are becoming smarter, but only if they come across articles that will educate them about the real problems of the garment industry. Even then, it’s up to them to really open up their minds and care about what they purchase. The recession seems to focus only about job loss and countless advice on how to save money, or find the best value at the best prices. Consumers can only do two things: to buy or not to buy. Retailers and buyers on the other hand have the power to correct the situation that’s happening in third world countries if they didn’t make such illogical demands from these garment factories and if they weren’t so hell bent on making a profit. Because in the end, they want consumers to buy so that they can make a profit, the consequence is at the expense of young workers doing over time.

It would be nice if popular designer brands were as transparent about their factory whereabouts rather than trying to seduce the public with sexy ads of half naked men and women and detract about where it’s actually made. If consumers are aware, it could help put pressure on companies to rectify the dire situation in the garment industry…but that is another ball game altogether.

My last two cents on denim – don’t buy if you don’t need.

By: Imran Amed, Editor

Imran Amed, Editor — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:50:19 +0000

@David Royce: Noted, and thank you for the feedback. It’s always great to hear constructive comments, and we are glad you are enjoying BoF.

@Dahlia: The other thing about denim is that the ‘washes’ used are often very unfriendly to the environment, due to all of the chemicals used. It’s another thing for denim brands to think about as consumers become more and more aware of how our clothes our made, and by whom.

@Joe: How long do you think it will be before the prices go up? I think it may be hard to convince consumers now to pay up again, as this last 18 months has had a significant impact on consumer attitudes about value.

By: Joe

Joe — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:08:42 +0000

As someone who almost exclusively buys designer jeans, it’s definitely nice to see the prices dropping a little bit, but I’m not going to count on it lasting. As soon as this whole “recession” fad blows over, I’m betting prices will shoot right back up.

By: Dahlia

Dahlia — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:13:37 +0000

My only critique is that most denims are made in third world countries in China and mass-produced as much as 10,000 pairs a day with low wages and long hours.

So even “premium” denim jeans are not worth $200, retailers and brands are simply lowering their profit margins in times of recession.

The only reason denim is such a hot market is because on average a person owns about 5 pairs of jeans. Production is minimal and profits are enormous. It’s enough to tempt anyone who wants to get into the denim business, after that is simply savvy marketing skills. But the price point is still a rip off.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roy7CUk26uo

By: Leon King

Leon King — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:14:56 +0000

All information and comments are valid EXCEPT that no Denim jeans warrants over $120 as a seeling price for a good fit (unless it is made from gold threads)

By: David Royce

David Royce — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:47:27 +0000

I love the concept of your website, but please edit better. Cordero says, “…Indeed, it’s hard to dispute that having a pair of fierce fitting jeans is a bankable characteristic.” Using slang like “fierce” and describing a fit as a “bankable characteristic” is bad writing and distracts from the readers experience.