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So A&F has finally opened the Dublin store ....

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  • 02-11-2012 6:31pm
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    tinkerbell
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    ..... verdict? The prices seem a little better than the UK store anyway.


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    Twee.
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    I think it will do very well with international visitors. They only have a few stores in Europe, as in just in capital cities.

    I would have personally thought their "look" was a bit dead here, but Hollister has been hugely popular and they do similar kind of stuff to Superdry that's big here (hoodies, body warmers etc).

    Not in a rush to visit myself, the smell alone is off-putting!


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    suomi
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    I went to one in America and thought it was a bit silly, it was so dark in there you could barely even see the clothes! It was like trying to buy clothes in a nightclub. They seemed very overpriced too. Meh.


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    tinkerbell
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    Yeah Hollister has been ridiculously popular - it still has queues out the door some days! I haven't been to A&F yet, I'll give it a while before I venture in - I like their basics - jeans, tank tops, etc. The smell and loud music though is very off-putting!!


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    Valentina
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    I like their vest tops and long sleeve tees. I'm wearing a long sleeve navy one I got in the US last year, it's so warm for crisp days like today. I like the look of their jeans but don't own any.

    I never pay full price though, I always raid the sales rails or only buy during Thanksgiving sales, Labour Day etc :pac:

    So I won't be in a rush to visit, maybe in the New Year for the markdowns :P


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    ongarboy
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    Showing my age but my first visit to A&F was in Chicago in 1994! Hadn't heard of the brand then but fell in love with it and got loads of stuff there everytime I went back. I never really thought the prices were that prohibitive over there. The main thing is their gear lasts for years and is so durable.

    I will definitely avoid the Dublin branch for at least a month or so to let the novelty factor crowds wear off. I cannot understand how their marketing spiel pitches it at 18-22 year olds. Surely, that is an extremely narrow demographic range? A&F have plenty of options for people much older than that. It's not like Topman which definitely is more youth oriented. I wouldn't be a fan of the clothing that has the A&F logo sprawled all over the front but a lot of their more subtle tops/jeans etc look great and would be suitable for a far wider age demographic.

    A great addition to Dublin for jobs and the cosmopolitan edge it gives.


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    compsys
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    ongarboy wrote: »
    Showing my age but my first visit to A&F was in Chicago in 1994! Hadn't heard of the brand then but fell in love with it and got loads of stuff there everytime I went back. I never really thought the prices were that prohibitive over there. The main thing is their gear lasts for years and is so durable.

    I will definitely avoid the Dublin branch for at least a month or so to let the novelty factor crowds wear off. I cannot understand how their marketing spiel pitches it at 18-22 year olds. Surely, that is an extremely narrow demographic range? A&F have plenty of options for people much older than that. It's not like Topman which definitely is more youth oriented. I wouldn't be a fan of the clothing that has the A&F logo sprawled all over the front but a lot of their more subtle tops/jeans etc look great and would be suitable for a far wider age demographic.

    A great addition to Dublin for jobs and the cosmopolitan edge it gives.

    Totally agree. They're really confining themselves by targeting such a small segment of the market.

    I popped into the store on Friday for a quick browse. More so out of curiosity and to kill time as at the age of 30 I felt I was way past buying clothes in the store.

    But I was really surprised at how nice some of the clothes were. Again, I wouldn't go near any of the stuff that's emblazoned with the A&F logo but some of their more subtle stuff was really nice.

    It is expensive but you get what you pay for i.e. it's also good quality.


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    Dark Phoenix
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    do they have an Irish website or just the store? I;d like to have a look but rarely get the chance to head to city centre.

    I wish American Eagle would open here - im addicted to their website!


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    SunnyDub1
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    The only thing I have ever bought from them (in the states) is a few winter hoodies that I trow on if I'm lounging around the house. Nice and cosy jumpers but same quality and style could easily be bought in a different store for half the price.

    Personally I think there style of clothes are very basic and boring and way over priced.

    It's all about the brand name imo!


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    solerina
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    Dark Phoenix wrote: »
    I wish American Eagle would open here - im addicted to their website!

    I totally agree with you, I have a lot of their clothes but the shipping prices are so high that I really need to buy a lot before I will buy at all....or else its just not worth the cost of the shipping !!


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    groovyg
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    They have nice clothes but the smell in the store just makes me want to gag and why o why is the shop so dark. Like another poster said its like shopping in a nite club.


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    dancingqueen
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    are the prices ridiculous in there?

    *afraid to go in


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    Ilyana
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    I had a wander around in there on Monday. Some of the more subtle clothes are quite nice, and I like the sweatpants and hoodies, but I couldn't justify spending that amount of money on clothes I'd only wear around the house. That being said, they are good quality and very comfortable.

    Shopping there is impossible though; I kept getting lost because it was so dark! The smell is overpowering too. Also, I don't think the Irish market will be accustomed to such perky, friendly staff. I know that they have to do it, and it is nice in a way, but it's pretty disconcerting when five of them say goodbye when you're leaving :pac:


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    Pomplamousse
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    I wandered in there today for the first time but bought nothing as it was all far too expensive. Took about 15 minutes for the taste of the perfume sh*te the place reeks of to disappear from my mouth...


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