So I’m sure many of you have heard of Gok’s Fashion Fix, a television programme on Channel 4. The show has changed over the seasons and these days there are competitions between two fashionistas, Gok and Brix. Gok, of course, is in charge of highstreet fashion and tries to show us that you don’t need a “huge wallet” to afford the latest fashion. Brix practically only shops in designers stores and won’t even touch the highstreet. Now, while it seems that the highstreet is the team you should be supporting, sometimes I’m not so sure.
Of course it is cheaper, one thing that many people NEED since designer prices can be ridiculous. But take into account that Brix has had brogues made in England and a cashmere jumper made in the highlands… her “designer” items are made locally, somewhat by hand and by people who are paid well. I’m sure you are all aware that most shops on the highstreet buy their fashion items from poorly paid countries such as China and Bangladesh. When it comes to circumstances like these, it definitely makes me want to pick Brix over Gok. I know that some designers are no better and do by their items from similar, poorly-paid countries and sell them at ridiculously high prices, but I don’t feel confident at all about the highstreet.
And paying three hundred pounds for a pair of well made shoes seems FAIR. And t-shirts for £30. (Because I know how expensive t-shirt making can cost.) If the clothes you are buying cost quite a fair bit, then they are most likely worth that. But seriously, paying £2 at Primark? That stuff is worth more, even if it’s bad quality.
How about you?
