Hollister why so popular

Festy

Why is that every time I go out to the pubs/clubs seem to be full of blokes wearing this brand of sh1te clothing ?

I was in a nightclub last week and I swear 4/5 of the blokes in there were all wearing the same Hollister checkered shirts :eek:

Duff

Duno. Just reminds me of them D4s with their God awful American shíte accents. Oim Moyykill MacMullen.

Festy

Duff wrote: »

Duno. Just reminds me of them D4s with their God awful American shíte accents. Oim Moyykill MacMullen.

Ha :pac:

I even had some young wan come up to me and say how come i never wear their brand I told her I don't wear crap clothing love

Seriously though,what the fcuk is wrong with people now a days ?

PS FCUK great brand

Rabies

Festy wrote: »

Why is that every time I go out to the pubs/clubs seem to be full of blokes wearing this brand of sh1te clothing ?

I was in a nightclub last week and I swear 4/5 of the blokes in there were all wearing the same Hollister checkered shirts :eek:

Perceived sign of quality and preppy American clothing.
Blame tv and movies.


Still looks better than Dunnes Stores finest

Manic Moran

I live up the road from Hollister. Place is not particularly amazing.

colman1212

I bought quite a bit of abercrombie clothing when I lived in san fran and boston. They last for years. Serious quality. Hollister is like a brother company of abercrombie I think. Cheaper.

bacon n eggs

Have bought a few bits and pieces recently for teens in house and I have to say the quality is great, totally different feel to it.

Because like A&F they make very good looking, brilliant fitting and high quality clothing. My wardrobe is mostly made up of hollister and Abercrombie t-shirts,shirts and Polos and they last better than nearly any other brand I've owned and imo have some of the nicest designs going.

Ush1

When I was in America last time, Hollister seemed mostly to be for juveniles. Abercrombie seemed more aimed at tiny people or homosexuals.

podgemonster

I like Hollister's stuff. Price for a shirt is €40-€50 and its nice material, design and fit. Better than paying €20-€30 for an makeshift cheap checkered shirt from H&M, GAP, River Island or Pennys.

Jackjones shirts seem to be aimed at pencil thin lads and their fit isnt right for me (can't handle the guns). Superdry and A&F are more expensive but I might splash out if one really caught my eye in Superdry.

Saying that there are plenty other good place to get clothes but more importantly I tend not to judge people by what they wear but more what they say and do.

.jacksparrow.

Festy wrote: »

Ha :pac:

I even had some young wan come up to me and say how come i never wear their brand I told her I don't wear crap clothing love

Seriously though,what the fcuk is wrong with people now a days ?

PS FCUK great brand

There is nothing wrong with people,I think you have the problem been so upset with peoples choice of fashion!

General General

Lacoste, mon. Else, you're a fu cken muck savage or maybe a billy bonce.

smurgen

tried buying a shirt there the other day, the xl size didn't fit me and they don't do xxl. I'm only a large in other brands. The place does nothing for a fellas confidence!

podgemonster

podgemonster wrote: »

I like Hollister's stuff. Price for a shirt is €40-€50 and its nice material, design and fit. Better than paying €20-€30 for an makeshift cheap checkered shirt from H&M, GAP, River Island or Pennys.

Jackjones shirts seem to be aimed at pencil thin lads and their fit isnt right for me (can't handle the guns). Superdry and A&F are more expensive but I might splash out if one really caught my eye in Superdry.

Saying that there are plenty other good place to get clothes but more importantly I tend not to judge people by what they wear but more what they say and do.

I'd would class A&F and Hollister well above any of the other brands mentioned above. I'd count them as a proper brand like Hilfiger, RL etc rather than the uk chain store brands.

Sergeant

Their clothing really sums up who I am as a person.

A middle-class student from Southern California.

kfallon

Poor man's Naff Jacket imo....

:P

Chorcai

It's beyond me how anyone can find something in their shop (Dundrum) in the first place

speedboatchase

Irish people are under the impression that it's a designer preppy brand akin to Ralph Lauren, when really it's like a US River Island. And as with most Irish blokes and fashion, everybody else is wearing it so it's definitely not 'gay' to wear it too.

1ZRed

Ralph Lauren is not preppy or youthful

Afollower

Visited their shop in Dundrum recently with 14 y.o. I couldn't see a thing - u'd need a flashlamp to find anything. And the loud music ....... grrrr, not to talk of the smell of their 'scent' which I believe is piped into the place through the AC or something. It's like a feckin torture chamber to anyone over 30 i.m.o.

A Primal Nut

speedboatchase wrote: »

Irish people are under the impression that it's a designer preppy brand akin to Ralph Lauren, when really it's like a US River Island. And as with most Irish blokes and fashion, everybody else is wearing it so it's definitely not 'gay' to wear it too.

I don't think most Irish give a crap if its Ralph Lauren or River Island or Hollister or anything else. If they like an item of clothing - they buy it, seriously what's the issue?

I haven't worn Hollister myself but I still have to laugh at all the Metrosexuals moaning about what other men are wearing on this thread.

Why doesn't the OP show us his amazing wardrobe so we can compare? I'm expecting something amazing if he feels he can moan about what other men wear.

NothingMan

Afollower wrote: »

Visited their shop in Dundrum recently with 14 y.o. I couldn't see a thing - u'd need a flashlamp to find anything. And the loud music ....... grrrr, not to talk of the smell of their 'scent' which I believe is piped into the place through the AC or something. It's like a feckin torture chamber to anyone over 30 i.m.o.

Very true and it's a headache to walk around. Saying that, they do hire some damn good looking girls...

Apparently you need to be really, really, reall, ridiculously good looking to be even considered for a job there. Hire mostly from amateur modelling agencies. Over xmas they had the staff out wearing the shortest shorts and bikini tops... disgraceful.... <_<. I for one didn't pass by several more times than absolutely necessary.

Ihatecuddles-old

1ZRed wrote: »

Ralph Lauren is not preppy or youthful

I look preppy in RL. Nice pink/white striped shirt and jeans. Now I just wear the shirt to bed

I do like Hollister t-shirts on guys. Think they look really hot.

speedboatchase

1ZRed wrote: »

Ralph Lauren is not preppy or youthful

Of course it's preppy. I'm very interested to hear the argument as to why it isn't. I never said it was youthful.

Fox_In_Socks

speedboatchase wrote: »

Of course it's preppy. I'm very interested to hear the argument as to why it isn't. I never said it was youthful.

What's preppy?

afatbollix

When it all started people were paying €50 to get it posted from the states + all the tax. But you had the exclusive thing for a while as only people with money to throw about got it.


But not its in sports direct for chavs.

BrianD3

I think I'll wait till I'm old and sh*tting myself before buying any of their stuff

http://www.hollister.com/uk/continence/products/

Xavi6

I'm a huge fan of both the clothing and the fine females working in the stores.

There is no downside to Hollister as far as I'm concerned.

cson

There's lots of other **** for people to be getting worked up about apart from a clothes brand.

Its popular, people wear it, who cares?

Afollower

Afollower wrote: »

Visited their shop in Dundrum recently with 14 y.o. I couldn't see a thing - u'd need a flashlamp to find anything. And the loud music ....... grrrr, not to talk of the smell of their 'scent' which I believe is piped into the place through the AC or something. It's like a feckin torture chamber to anyone over 30 i.m.o.

I really like the Abercrombie and Hollister stores actually, only been in ones in the states though but its sort of like a night club, great tunes nice people and nice scents. I also had no problem seeing the clothes its nonsense talk, much better atmosphere than a normal clothes shop you could spend ages in them.

kowloon

Manic Moran wrote: »

I live up the road from Hollister. Place is not particularly amazing.

It's the same with other places along the same lines isn't it? They're regular shops in the US but when they open a branch in Ireland people go mental for the stuff like it's some sort of status symbol.

somefeen

Lowe Alpine and Snickers all the way :P

Seaneh

1ZRed wrote: »

Ralph Lauren is not preppy or youthful

Polo is.

Seaneh

My memory of Hollister and A&F stores, bad lighting, bad music, horrible clothes and the dog awful smell of their disgusting perfumes wafting around the place.

The quality of the clothes is no better than Tha Gap or Banana republic and costs far more.

I have polo shirts and shorts I bought in a Gap several years ago that are still perfect, I have jeans from a Banana Republic store I bought 2 years ago that are still perfrct.

If I was going to spend the money of A&F jeans and t-shirts I'd add an extra €10 and buy some Gant or RL Polo or similar clothes from a proper label which I know will fit better and last longer and be more comfortable.

Seaneh

Seaneh wrote: »

My memory of Hollister and A&F stores, bad lighting, bad music, horrible clothes and the dog awful smell of their disgusting perfumes wafting around the place.

The quality of the clothes is no better than Tha Gap or Banana republic and costs far more.

I have polo shirts and shorts I bought in a Gap several years ago that are still perfect, I have jeans from a Banana Republic store I bought 2 years ago that are still perfrct.

If I was going to spend the money of A&F jeans and t-shirts I'd add an extra €10 and buy some Gant or RL Polo or similar clothes from a proper label which I know will fit better and last longer and be more comfortable.

So much nonsense in that post especially the past paragraph you wouldn't know where to start on pointing out whats wrong.

For a start there there is a lot more than 10 euro in the difference between RL and A&F and I find both RL and especially Gant really dont make good fitting polos much too loose, you need these to fit properly not be loose. I have A&F polos for more than 3 years that I still wear and they have got a lot of wear and gone through the wash a hell of a lot of times and they are in great nick still.

The fragrances are a matter of choice but personally I am a big fan of both their fragrances. Hollister also have the nicest smelling deodorant I've ever had (Newport beach).

Seaneh

I have one of my RL Polo shirts since I was 17, I'm 28 now, it still fits perfectly, the label it came with even stated it would get more and more comfortable with age, this is correct. A Polo shirt usually costs about €50-€60, a pair of Gant Jeans is usually between €80 and 90 (and up to 120 in some places, but that's silly money), A&F polo's cost the guts of €50, their jeans up to €75-80 euros.

I know where the better value lies in that comparison.

Fratton Fred

Felicity Ashy Six-shooter wrote: »

The fragrances are a matter of choice but personally I am a big fan of both their fragrances. Hollister also have the nicest smelling deodorant I've ever had (Newport beach).

Please tell me you're female.

From what I could tell, Hollister jeans must be way too loose, all the guys that work in there have trouble keeping their's up even with a belt on.

Fratton Fred

Fratton Fred wrote: »

Please tell me you're female.

From what I could tell, Hollister jeans must be way too loose, all the guys that work in there have trouble keeping their's up even with a belt on.

Nope male.

I wasn't talking about jeans don't have any hollister or A&F jeans. I was referring to t-shirts and Polo shirts.

P.Walnuts

A trendy brand initially brought on by returning J1'ers that will probably reach saturation (if it hasn't already) and be replaced by something else, Jack Wills will probably see a steady rise in popularity soon.

Not comparable to long standing quality brands like Lacoste, Ralph, Fred Perry etc

Witchie

Same with that skanky Super Dry. What the frick like!

kippy

I dunno why people spend daft money on clothes tbh.
Ultimately whether you bought it in Penney's unbranded or it's "hollister" etc, they are all made in some part of the far east and I suspect the only difference between some of the garments is the price tag and the label.

Afollower

Treasure Hot Crayon you are entitled to your opinion - as are the rest of us - so less of the 'nonsense' comments please.

P.Walnuts

kippy wrote: »

I dunno why people spend daft money on clothes tbh.
Ultimately whether you bought it in Penney's unbranded or it's "hollister" etc, they are all made in some part of the far east and I suspect the only difference between some of the garments is the price tag and the label.

In fairness even though I'm not a fan of Hollister or AF, they are made to a far higher quality than stuff you would get in penny's or dunnes.

Probably not to justify the size of the gap in price, but they are not going to come apart at the seems like some of the gear you get for under a tenner in the discount type places.

1ZRed

speedboatchase wrote: »

Of course it's preppy. I'm very interested to hear the argument as to why it isn't. I never said it was youthful.

Preppy to me is very youthful but by definition it's a "pupil or graduate of an expensive prep school", either way I don't see many young people at all who wear RL. It just seems like a very tired brand IMO.

speedboatchase wrote: »

Irish people are under the impression that it's a designer preppy brand akin to Ralph Lauren, when really it's like a US River Island. And as with most Irish blokes and fashion, everybody else is wearing it so it's definitely not 'gay' to wear it too.

It's also far from a US River Island which would have to have the best clothes ever if looking as gay as a handbag full of rainbows is your intension.

kippy

P.Walnuts wrote: »

In fairness even though I'm not a fan of Hollister or AF, they are made to a far higher quality than stuff you would get in penny's or dunnes.

Probably not to justify the size of the gap in price, but they are not going to come apart at the seems like some of the gear you get for under a tenner in the discount type places.

I've pennys clothes (shirts,trousers) that have lasted me years and yeah, the odd few bits that wont take much wear.
On the other hand I've had brand name clothes (jeans mostly) that didnt last long.

To me, on a personal basis, spending money on clothes is just not a priority so the cheaper the better.

I don't disagree with you. The "quality" may be better but they are probably made for the same or similar price.

P.Walnuts

kippy wrote: »

I've pennys clothes (shirts,trousers) that have lasted me years and yeah, the odd few bits that wont take much wear.
On the other hand I've had brand name clothes (jeans mostly) that didnt last long.

To me, on a personal basis, spending money on clothes is just not a priority so the cheaper the better.

I don't disagree with you. The "quality" may be better but they are probably made for the same or similar price.

Ye fair enough.

No matter what the brand or how much it costs though, in my experience I don't think any pair of jeans on earth are immune from the crotch tear, its killed the last 4 pairs of jeans i've had

anncoates

colman1212 wrote: »

I bought quite a bit of abercrombie clothing when I lived in san fran and boston.

They need to put sentences like this in a space capsule so future civilizations can better understand the disquieting changes in Ireland in the last 15 years.

P.Walnuts

P.Walnuts wrote: »

Ye fair enough.

No matter what the brand or how much it costs though, in my experience I don't think any pair of jeans on earth are immune from the crotch tear, its killed the last 4 pairs of jeans i've had

Its fairly cheap to get them repaired in an alterations shop. I have gotten a few pairs of jeans repaired which were too good to throw out and you would never notice. You need to find someone good at it though.

Clandestine

Smart marketing
+
average clothes
+
ramped up prices
+
consumers who don't shop around to find a better deal
=
profit!

ceegee

1ZRed wrote: »

Preppy to me is very youthful but by definition it's a "pupil or graduate of an expensive prep school", either way I don't see many young people at all who wear RL. It just seems like a very tired brand IMO.




It's also far from a US River Island which would have to have the best clothes ever if looking as gay as a handbag full of rainbows is your intension.

When trying to determine if something is preppy just ask yourself: What would Carlton wear?
RLs Polo range is the epitome of preppy clothing

I am an anti brands person mostly because I am anti consumerism. I do like good quality clothing.

A question for any one in to their clothes, what range of clothing has the quality of AF but is not as marketed/ branded and life style orientated as AF?