Our obsession with name brands?

Question

What is it that makes a certain name brand so coveted that we spend upwards of $500 on something that could otherwise cost us about $50? In reality these brands aren't made "better" or even designed "better" ,but we fork over the cash anyway to have that oh so precious tag. I can't knock it too much because I've found myself guilty of this on occassion. I'm just interested as to what makes these specific tags so special. Things like louis Vuitton and Dooney and Bourke, do these names make things seem more special than had it been some generic manufacturer?

Answer 1

Ahaha. Im 12 and i have a Dooney and Bourke handbag. To me i just like it because (to me) it looks better and it makes me feel happy that i spent lots of money on a purse. I know your like wtf. Its just im a girl. A spoiled little girl. Yes i admit. But I just love spending my money. Im like my mom. We go shopping like 2 or 3 times each week. Even now when my mom got laid off.

Answer 2

I dont have childrens yet, yet I dont think of i'm going to remorseful on the subject of the call i p.c.. I often times bypass by way of fads the place i admire a undeniable call, yet I continuously wait atleast a month till now determining if i admire a recognition or no longer, and my favorites are particularly consistent.

Answer 3

Wearing name brands makes you look wealthier because they obviously cost more, and for me personally I wear them all the time and never purchase generic clothing because they give me a boost of self esteem, because I think they just give everyone a better impression of me.

Answer 4

I'm the same way! It is pretty pathetic. I never really understood it either! I think alot of it has to do with Hollywood!

Answer 5

name brand clothes do look good and fit u good but some off brand can do the trick but i prefer name brand

Answer 6

obsessions are bad and expensive