name brand items

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A different thread got me thinking about this. A conversation with a friend a few years ago made me wonder the same thing.

Doesn't everything have a name brand If you buy a purse at Kohls, it is going to be some sort of brand. If you buy shoes at Goodwill, they are going to be some sort of brand. Heck, even "generic" groceries are a brand, like Super Valu or Roundys.

I had a Merona jacket on (Target brand). My friend asked me what Merona was. Ummmm, a brand She made a comment about my brand name things.

The only thing that wouldn't have a name brand would be homemade, correct?

[Wisconsin Beth]

Now, yes.

30 years ago it was possible to go shopping and buy stuff that just had size and washing instructions. Or crackers that just said saltines.

[imawino]

Mar 16, 2016 16:00:04 GMT -5 @bluester said:

A different thread got me thinking about this. A conversation with a friend a few years ago made me wonder the same thing.

Doesn't everything have a name brand If you buy a purse at Kohls, it is going to be some sort of brand. If you buy shoes at Goodwill, they are going to be some sort of brand. Heck, even "generic" groceries are a brand, like Super Valu or Roundys.

I had a Merona jacket on (Target brand). My friend asked me what Merona was. Ummmm, a brand She made a comment about my brand name things.

The only thing that wouldn't have a name brand would be homemade, correct?

Everything is made by someone, correct. But there is a perceived difference between "name" brand and "store" brand (generic) in foods - and if people say "brand name" in clothing they generally mean designer.

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Mar 16, 2016 16:08:46 GMT -5 Wisconsin Beth said:

Now, yes.

30 years ago it was possible to go shopping and buy stuff that just had size and washing instructions. Or crackers that just said saltines.

I remember the white boxes with black letters that said SALTINES.

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Mar 16, 2016 16:08:49 GMT -5 imawino said:

Mar 16, 2016 16:00:04 GMT -5 @bluester said:

A different thread got me thinking about this. A conversation with a friend a few years ago made me wonder the same thing.

Doesn't everything have a name brand If you buy a purse at Kohls, it is going to be some sort of brand. If you buy shoes at Goodwill, they are going to be some sort of brand. Heck, even "generic" groceries are a brand, like Super Valu or Roundys.

I had a Merona jacket on (Target brand). My friend asked me what Merona was. Ummmm, a brand She made a comment about my brand name things.

The only thing that wouldn't have a name brand would be homemade, correct?

Everything is made by someone, correct. But their is a perceived difference between "name" brand and "store" brand (generic) in foods - and if people say "brand name" in clothing they generally mean designer.

My friend's remark was sort of snide because I had a Merona coat on. I wouldn't exactly call that designer. It was from Target and chances are it was on a clearance rack.

[Artemis Windsong]

My DD has become an expert in clothing and handbag brands.  She did not get it from me.

I have friends who can look at crystal or china and name the maker.  In my presence, they had some long drawn out discussions on these topics.

An easier example would be car brands and how they are perceived.

[kittensaver]

Mar 16, 2016 16:12:55 GMT -5 @bluester said:

Mar 16, 2016 16:08:49 GMT -5 imawino said:

Everything is made by someone, correct. But their is a perceived difference between "name" brand and "store" brand (generic) in foods - and if people say "brand name" in clothing they generally mean designer.

My friend's remark was sort of snide because I had a Merona coat on. I wouldn't exactly call that designer. It was from Target and chances are it was on a clearance rack.

So are you saying your friend is a snob about designer clothing?

[Tiny]

Mar 16, 2016 16:00:04 GMT -5 @bluester said:

The only thing that wouldn't have a name brand would be homemade, correct?

Depends... the artisans who make a living selling the stuff they make usually have their 'name' or whatever 'name' they gave their products act like a "brand name" - it's a way to differentiate their style of whatever they make (jewelry, pottery, textiles, honey, jelly, whatever) from their competition. So, in a way handmade products can have a 'brand name'.

Generally, with some handmade stuff - the style of a thing is enough to identify the maker - but not always.  some styles are copied or modified so it's hard to tell unless something's signed/branded.  

[Tiny]

Mar 16, 2016 16:12:55 GMT -5 @bluester said:

Mar 16, 2016 16:08:49 GMT -5 imawino said:

Everything is made by someone, correct. But their is a perceived difference between "name" brand and "store" brand (generic) in foods - and if people say "brand name" in clothing they generally mean designer.

My friend's remark was sort of snide because I had a Merona coat on. I wouldn't exactly call that designer. It was from Target and chances are it was on a clearance rack.

Target was selling some "hot" designer's products for awhile.. the stores would quickly sell out and the clothing accessories would show up on eBay for 10 to 20 times the original cost....

Maybe your friend mistook the Merona name for one of Target's fashion designer collaberations 

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Mar 16, 2016 16:20:09 GMT -5 kittensaver said:

Mar 16, 2016 16:12:55 GMT -5 @bluester said:

My friend's remark was sort of snide because I had a Merona coat on. I wouldn't exactly call that designer. It was from Target and chances are it was on a clearance rack.

So are you saying your friend is a snob about designer clothing?

No. She thought I was a snob because I had a Merona coat on. Her remark caught me off guard. Often times, I think things to myself and don't say anything. I was wondering what she had that didn't have a brand.

(That's why I like this message board. I can anonymously ask "stupid" questions and get opinions.)

[Tiny]

Mar 16, 2016 16:17:57 GMT -5 Artemis Windsong said:

My DD has become an expert in clothing and handbag brands.  She did not get it from me.

I have friends who can look at crystal or china and name the maker.  In my presence, they had some long drawn out discussions on these topics.

An easier example would be car brands and how they are perceived.

  Add vintage jewelry to that list, too.      Knowing about clothing/handbags, china, crystal, jewelry tends to be more of a hobby (they know history of the company or the names of people associated with stuff, they know WHY something looks the way it does (color, form), how it was made, or why it was made and how it was used)...  atleast for the people I know who are interested in such things.

[kittensaver]

Mar 16, 2016 16:27:18 GMT -5 @bluester said:

Mar 16, 2016 16:20:09 GMT -5 kittensaver said:

So are you saying your friend is a snob about designer clothing?

No. She thought I was a snob because I had a Merona coat on. Her remark caught me off guard. Often times, I think things to myself and don't say anything. I was wondering what she had that didn't have a brand.

(That's why I like this message board. I can anonymously ask "stupid" questions and get opinions.)

Okay, I hear ya.

I just think it's funny that she thinks clothing from Target is somehow designer wear

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Come to think of it, we met at a "name brand" (Starbucks) coffee shop, her favorite place to go.

She only uses "name brand" (Young Living) essential oils because they are the best.

[sarcasticgirl]

These days everything is a "brand" whether it is store brand or designer or a no name label. unless you are buying items not mass produced, I suppose. Most of my jewelry is locally made by jewelry makers that I find when i travel or local artists here in chicago. I have some bags that were made locally as well. i wouldn't consider those to have Brands... i guess, some of the artists don't even have store fronts.  

[Deleted]

To me, "brand" usually means a name that's well-known and has a good (maybe prestige) image. There's the value of predictability; I know what I'll get no matter where in the world that Starbucks is.

I pride myself on recognizing quality even if I never heard of the name. A coworker once said his wife would buy only certain brands of furniture; he mentioned Ethan Allen and Stickley. I trust my own instincts when buying clothes and furniture.

[Shooby]

Heinz ketchup is a brand. Or Pepsi. Or Yoplait yogurt.

[marvholly]

I suspect most people think of brand names as the stuff they see advertised - tv or print or those items carried by many different stores like Dawn or Maybeline or Jones NY.

There are house brands like Merona. There are super cheap national brands especially in clothing -I forget the name.

Kohl's had/has a line by Vera Wang. Stuff was made of poor material and poorly made but quite a few people bought into the 'name.'

[Tiny]

Celebrities have become a kind of "Brand" as well...  they 'sell' their name to be branded on stuff... That would be why they have handlers/PR people and such.   Someone needs to keep their "name" in good standing so it can be sold.

[tloonya]

Mar 16, 2016 16:00:04 GMT -5 @bluester said:

A different thread got me thinking about this. A conversation with a friend a few years ago made me wonder the same thing.

Doesn't everything have a name brand If you buy a purse at Kohls, it is going to be some sort of brand. If you buy shoes at Goodwill, they are going to be some sort of brand. Heck, even "generic" groceries are a brand, like Super Valu or Roundys.

I had a Merona jacket on (Target brand). My friend asked me what Merona was. Ummmm, a brand She made a comment about my brand name things.

The only thing that wouldn't have a name brand would be homemade, correct?

I LOVE MERONA! Its the best 'brand' ever!

And trust me, I know brand names.

It is just how snobbish you are. Jimmy Choo shoes for $1500 is 'brandier' than PayLess shoes.

Just because of the prestige.

Though my 'prestigies' brand clothes are good to wear after 15 years!

My Mom is having a Ralph Lauren t-shirt that I paid $40 for - for 20 years and it looks like new.

However some people saying who wants to wear same stuff for 15 years and buying cheaper

brands but more often. To each its own. All about attitude.

[tloonya]

Mar 16, 2016 16:12:55 GMT -5 @bluester said:

Mar 16, 2016 16:08:49 GMT -5 imawino said:

Everything is made by someone, correct. But their is a perceived difference between "name" brand and "store" brand (generic) in foods - and if people say "brand name" in clothing they generally mean designer.

My friend's remark was sort of snide because I had a Merona coat on. I wouldn't exactly call that designer. It was from Target and chances are it was on a clearance rack.

I wear Merona sleepwear outside.

[tloonya]

Mar 16, 2016 16:27:18 GMT -5 @bluester said:

Mar 16, 2016 16:20:09 GMT -5 kittensaver said:

So are you saying your friend is a snob about designer clothing?

No. She thought I was a snob because I had a Merona coat on. Her remark caught me off guard. Often times, I think things to myself and don't say anything. I was wondering what she had that didn't have a brand.

(That's why I like this message board. I can anonymously ask "stupid" questions and get opinions.)

No, quiet contrary.

Your friend is a snob because she made a snide remark about Merona not being brand

and you know nothing about prestige clothing.

I re-read your post. It depends on the remark. What did she say? Like WOW I wish I could afford Merona coat? I can hardly see it happening...

more likely I invision she said :

Merona  ISN'T a BRAND! Versaci IS!

But everyone knows I am always wrong

[HoneyBBQ]

Mar 16, 2016 16:26:00 GMT -5 Tiny said:

Mar 16, 2016 16:12:55 GMT -5 @bluester said:

My friend's remark was sort of snide because I had a Merona coat on. I wouldn't exactly call that designer. It was from Target and chances are it was on a clearance rack.

Target was selling some "hot" designer's products for awhile.. the stores would quickly sell out and the clothing accessories would show up on eBay for 10 to 20 times the original cost....

Maybe your friend mistook the Merona name for one of Target's fashion designer collaberations 

I call Merona Target's "house brand". Even Nordstrom has "house brand" designers. So it's sort of a strange term in English.