American Eagle--Why the HELL is it so popular?

used:) · #1 11-14-2005, 06:48 PM

Honestly, I do not see the appeal in their clothing, I do not see the attraction. Can anyone explain? Brands are so stupid. I don't know about you guys, but where is the style in having shirts you could get at Good Will with a stupid logo on it?

Note: No offense intended to anyone who enjoys American Eagle clothing.

Dino · #2 11-15-2005, 01:14 AM

Because it's American Eagle, which is actually latin for OverPatriotic Vagina (it's a loose translation).

I wear atticus because I'm emo. You can't pigeonhole me though because my clothing offends the other pigeons, who upon sight of the little dead bird on my shirt, soon evict me with the aid of Davina McColl amidst the pointless narrative drivel of some anonymous bloke from Newcastle. Yes.

Havoc · #3 11-15-2005, 05:00 AM

I realy realy don't care much about the clothing I wear. I wear what I like and I don't dress to impress.

And there is a diffrence between people wearing clothing with the eagle and the flag on it, just becouse they think it's nice. Or becouse they think it stands for patriotism. Only number two is the idiot in that case.

Dino · #4 11-15-2005, 05:18 AM

I really can't say anything lengthy cause I was supposed to be stepping out the door a minute ago. But what I'd like to point out is that trends don't last. It'll die out, and then the "next big thing" will come along to take over.

Adder · #5 11-15-2005, 06:13 AM

I hate large logos/words/slogans on clothes.

While I would wear a brand if it looks good, I'll only wear it if it looks good TO ME.
Anything with writing tends not to make it. The most annoying thing are american sports-style jumpers/t-shirts with numbers on the back. "68?! Why would I want a shirt with 68 on the back. Who was 68 anyway?!"

***Nate*** · #6 11-15-2005, 08:16 AM

He wasn't good enough to be 69, clearly.

I own a pair of American Eagle pants (trousers for you Brits) which I like but I can't offer any insight on the rest of their range. I can't stand 99% of the clothing in American stores like AE, A&F, Express, Banana Republic or Gap and I can't work out who would wear that crap. Maybe I've just come over in a bad season or something. In any case, back home I tend to hate about 90% of the stuff in most stores also.

I don't really have any real 'style'. I just buy whatever I like at the time. I do tend to go for bright colours as much as possible though.

Since I got here, I've had repeated complements on my various T-Shirts though. Maybe that's something Australian designers do well.

AquaticAmbi · #7 11-15-2005, 12:49 PM

Heh, because of this thread, I realized how crappy-looking American Eagle stuff really is. But to each his own.

Express used to sell nice underwear... But I don't think they do anymore. Everything else in there is blegh. Plus, the manequins' nipples are frightening.

The only brand logo I like to show is Roxy. No, I'm not a surfer, assmonkey. I scuba dive/snorkel though; that's kinda close. I just like the way the clothing fits me and the logos are always nice and decorated. And colorful!

...Why do mannequins need nipples?

OANST · #8 11-15-2005, 01:14 PM

I could give a shit less what I or anyone else wears. Mostly, I prefer people without their clothes on. I enjoy my time with them much more in that state.

***Nate*** · #9 11-15-2005, 05:13 PM

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Express used to sell nice underwear... But I don't think they do anymore. Everything else in there is blegh. Plus, the manequins' nipples are frightening.

I had a conversation with a friend in an Express store on Friday discussing how the mannequins have unrealistically perfect arses which is horrible because no-one will ever look that good in a pair of jeans.

Meanwhile I was reflecting that my friend's boyfriend has one of the greatest arses I've ever seen. Lucky prick.

Joe the Intern · #10 11-15-2005, 05:31 PM

You're so smart, Used. You see through all that trendy bullshit! You're very mature. Give yourself a pat on the back.

Al the Vykker · #11 11-16-2005, 12:35 PM

Eh I shop for what looks nice and what I like, but also is economically smart. For example, I bought a pair of jeans that were probably twenty dollars cheaper than they would be at like aeropostale, abercrombie, etc. Also, I bought a shirt from hollister that was on sale for $6 instead of $26 because it was on sale. If anything I probably shop at Kohls more than any of those digustingly priced stores.

Dino · #12 11-17-2005, 02:41 AM

One thing I really hate is people who'll buy something because it's "this season". I don't even mix with people like that... I won't go anywhere near them. These shops seem to cater to that audience.

***Nate*** · #13 11-17-2005, 10:26 AM

Ooh, yeah. I hate clothing that only looks good because it's currently in fashion (eg skin-tight jeans with zippers all over the place, wierd ripped t-shirts with bright orange patches) but at any other time would look like you've jumped out of a dumpster. I aim more for a universal look.

Rincewynd · #14 11-17-2005, 10:36 AM

I personally won't buy stuff JUST for the brand name, except converse but they rule......anyway if I buy something it's because I look hot in them (and you'll think I look hot too......everyone does

) if people say they're out of fashion, I look at them, and if they don't shut up I give 'em the good ol' V sign (for victory if your insulted)

Dino · #15 11-18-2005, 02:04 AM

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(and you'll think I look hot too......everyone does

)

Arrogance/Egotism is a nono.

***Nate*** · #16 11-18-2005, 09:51 AM

Sarcasm/Irony is a yesyes.

Not getting Sarcasm/Irony (when blatantly pointed out with a smilie) is a nono.

Rincewynd · #17 11-18-2005, 10:49 AM

I can be however I like and I personally believe in being confident about yourself, you'll all see my butt looks hot in my clothes (of course I mean pants, a butt in a top is just WRONG!)

Dino · #18 11-18-2005, 01:03 PM

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Sarcasm/Irony is a yesyes.

Not getting Sarcasm/Irony (when blatantly pointed out with a smilie) is a nono.

Insinuating that I can't tell the difference between sarcasm/irony and serious posting is grounds for being told to put your head between your legs and feast on the anal curry. Especially when Rincewynd was clearly not being sarcastic or ironic.

So hop it.

Majic · #19 11-18-2005, 10:40 PM

I never have, and never will, look good in those fruity little striped polos or logo/printed tees. Or maybe it's that I'd look fine clad in such, but dearly hate imagining myself in such clothing. I'll give some concession that some of the $50 jeans you can find at the Hollister-esque stores look pretty nice, but are hardly worth a doubled price tag.

When it comes to the threads, there are approximately three things I use: Old Navy cargos/plain t-shirts, a few solid pairs of Levis, and whatever the hell (mainly button up shirts and sweaters) that I can find discounted at Kohls or JC Penny. Frugality has yet to fail me in 17 years of living.

Scrab-Meat · #20 11-19-2005, 06:42 AM

For me I am an originalist meaning I prefer to wear just plain cloths with no manufactured logo of any type. If I wanted to wear a shirt with a graphic on it it would be made exclusively by me since I do graphics and all. Lets just say most of the stuff I wear is made by me.

Al the Vykker · #21 11-19-2005, 09:41 AM

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I never have, and never will, look good in those fruity little striped polos or logo/printed tees. Or maybe it's that I'd look fine clad in such, but dearly hate imagining myself in such clothing. I'll give some concession that some of the $50 jeans you can find at the Hollister-esque stores look pretty nice, but are hardly worth a doubled price tag.

When it comes to the threads, there are approximately three things I use: Old Navy cargos/plain t-shirts, a few solid pairs of Levis, and whatever the hell (mainly button up shirts and sweaters) that I can find discounted at Kohls or JC Penny. Frugality has yet to fail me in 17 years of living.

I know what you mean. Not to mention Kohls carries some really nice clothing, I buy a lot of levi jeans there and button up or nice shirts to wear not to mention compared to all these brand name stores the prices at Kohls are great.

***Nate*** · #22 11-19-2005, 12:54 PM

OFF TOPIC: Dino, you're an idiot.

ON-TOPIC: I bought a new pair of jeans last week from GAP - the only thing worth buying in the entire store. I wasn't sure I'd made a good purchase until I went to a club on wednesday and had my arse grabbed three times.

MojoMan220 · #23 11-20-2005, 07:21 PM

It amazes me that people actually buy clothes with the company's name printed all over them. You become nothing more than a walking advertisement.

It bugs the hell out of me that I can't look around anymore without somebody trying to sell me something through these ads. They've become so prominent in our world culture that it no longer registers as being unatural.

And it's only going to get worse...

AquaticAmbi · #24 11-20-2005, 07:28 PM

What I don't understand is why girls are buying special brands of purses. Purses for heaven's sakes! Ranging $300 or 400 and up! They're so damn ugly too, "decorated" by the symbol of the company all over them. Most of them are tiny and can't hold anything too.

I bought the purse I currently use for $3. Twice and cool-looking and twice as much can be carried in it.

Crazy wimminfolk.

***Nate*** · #25 11-20-2005, 09:38 PM

I have a friend who just got a job at GAP. I asked him if he has to wear their clothes at work and he answered that the policy is that you can wear any clothes as long as they don't have another manufacturer's logo on it. But seeing as all 'fashionable' clothing has huge, in your face logos on it, he's kinda out of luck.

Dino · #26 11-21-2005, 06:22 AM

The brand label started out in life as a little maker's label on clothing that was particularly high quality and expensive - the label was just as prized as the clothing, and existed as a mark of quality. It would always be on the inside, and contain the tailor's name usually on it's own, but sometimes with a logo. Then it gradually got bigger and moved onto the outside of clothing particularly with the advent of major televised sports, which brought sports merchandise along with it. This evolved and eventually branded clothes had become the norm by the 1980s, at which point it pretty much experienced a boom in popularity.

In other words, it was a status symbol first, then advertising came along with sports, then it became a fashion symbol, and now it's a mix of those three things.