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Friday, November 20, 2009

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Fashion that makes us sad: $2000 jeans

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Just last week we read that the price of designer denim was dropping. Granted many big name jeans still sell for $200, and some people can rationalize that price for a basic wardrobe staple they wear several times a week. I myself have fallen victim to fashion stupidity and shelled out $200+ on Sass & Bide jeans. They're grey stretch denim, and are my favorite pair I've ever owned... and maybe after wearing them for four years non-stop, I might have finally gotten my money's worth. Though I'm not the type of person who has 40 pairs of jeans. I have about six and wear them to death, so I don't mind spending a little more. That said, the most recent pair I bought cost $70. It is a recession after all!

So imagine how annoyed I was to see this new pair of jeans by Acne, adorned with some type of modern body armor, selling for $2000. Those ridiculous things had better protect you--they cost more than several months rent!

While I recognize that sometimes designers will make a product as some sort of statement to get attention, these jeans are not only hideous, they're also irresponsible in today's economic times. With $2000 you could buy a new wardrobe for your whole family.

Sometimes it's hard to draw the line on how much is too much to pay for something, especially with everyone having different spending habits and financial situations. What do you think of these Acne jeans and what is the most you have ever spent on a pair? [Style]
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  • usmcmrs's Avatar
    Posted by usmcmrs Tue Nov 3, 2009 12:26pm PST

    I like to think that if I had that kind of money at my disposal, I'd do something philanthropic instead of buying jeans.

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  • Katie B's Avatar
    Posted by Katie B Tue Nov 3, 2009 12:31pm PST

    Ok... $2000 price tag aside... who would buy anything the them Acne on it? and because my weight flucuates so much I don't generally spend more than $40 on a pair...

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  • Writers_block's Avatar
    Posted by Writers_block Tue Nov 3, 2009 12:55pm PST

    Even if I had the money I wouldn't drop $2000 for any piece of clothing, let alone a single pair of jeans. There are so many hungry people both in this country and around the world I just can't rationalize spending that much for one thing.

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  • JenniferW's Avatar
    Posted by JenniferW Tue Nov 3, 2009 12:57pm PST

    They are hideous and I wouldn't pay $5.00 for them. The most I ever spent was $80.00... and I regret it because I lost weight and only got to wear them a few times and now they don't fit well.

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  • elitzab's Avatar
    Posted by elitzab Tue Nov 3, 2009 12:57pm PST

    I WANT THE SHOES :)))

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  • April's Avatar
    Posted by April Tue Nov 3, 2009 1:19pm PST

    I agree. hate the jeans. rediculous price. Love the shoes. But where in the world do you live if that is several months rent? I want to move there...

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  • April's Avatar
    Posted by April Tue Nov 3, 2009 1:20pm PST

    Oh nevermind. I see you live in NYC. I won't be moving there...

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  • Angel's Avatar
    Posted by Angel Tue Nov 3, 2009 1:25pm PST

    Totally agree on the shoes!! But the pants are just ugly!!! Super ugly.....

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  • Leah's Avatar
    Posted by Leah Tue Nov 3, 2009 1:39pm PST

    I wouldn't wear them even if they were free...but the shoes are cute :)

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  • JollyGreenMidget's Avatar
    Posted by JollyGreenMidget Tue Nov 3, 2009 1:52pm PST

    Not only are the jeans hideous but why on earth would they call their company Acne? I think I'll start designing overpriced crap and call it Pustules or something equally gross.

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