How do you define "cheap"?
A recent article in fashion trade paper Women's Wear Daily polled designers and industry insiders on their idea of a bargain. While admittedly, the elite fashion set may have a skewed perception of the retail market, we could not get over some of their comments. Take a look at this sampling:
"Anything my husband won't yell at me for." - Rachel Zoe, celeb stylist and reality star who has a serious penchant for Chanel.
"Cheap for me is that great feeling when you look at something, expect it to be four times the price, then look at the price tag and find it's a third of what you were expecting. That's the definition of value to me." - Patrick Robinson, executive vice president of global design for the Gap
Linda Fargo of Bergdorf Goodman counts Havaianas $18 plastic flip flops as a "cheap thrill."
Designer Lyn Devon says she buys Michael Stars $34 black tank tops in bulk.
"Whether it's cashmere socks or buying a Porsche on sale, my mantra is luxury at an affordable price." - Simon Kneen, Banana Republic executive vice president design and creative director.
Ken Downing of Neiman Marcus considers a $990 Lanvin leopard jersey dress, and $850 Narciso Rodriguez silk and Lycra dress to be "great deals."
OK, seriously, the only person we can get down with is Patrick Robinson. On what planet is $990 a good deal on anything, aside from maybe a used car? Even $18 for plastic flip flops is not a bargain, when Old Navy carries them for $3.50. Also, excuse us, but cashmere socks?! They sound unbelievably comfortable, but they definitely don't come to mind when we hear the word "cheap." [WWD]
What would you consider a bargain? Are these fashion types totally out of touch with reality?
