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Paul Galvins Dunnes gear.

  • 22-08-2016 11:17pm
    #1
    Jimmy Garlic
    Registered Users Posts: 4,349 ✭✭✭Jimmy Garlic


    Well, have any of yous bought any of that clobber? I'm reluctant, mainly because I don't want to look like a cross between a member of Mumford and Sons and One Direction.


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  • #2
    Mint Aero
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,570 ✭✭✭Mint Aero


    I fly to New York at Christmas to shop for next year's styles. London in spring. Paris in the fall and Milan in summer. So no I don't shop in dunnes nor do i care what some gaa head thinks about anything when it comes to gentlemen style.


  • #3
    Cee-Jay-Cee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,235 ✭✭✭✭Cee-Jay-Cee


    I looked at it as I was passing that section but walked on. When I seen the name and looked at the various shirts jackets etc all I could see in my mind was that ape galvin. Its very dull and boring designs, a bit like galvin I suppose. I made sure to tell my wife also never to buy anything for me from that section.


  • #4
    Collie D
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,407 ✭✭✭✭Collie D


    More interestingly has anyone seen the video of himself "allegedly" on a dance floor?


  • #5
    LETHAL LADY
    Registered Users Posts: 3,145 ✭✭✭LETHAL LADY


    I spend as much money on yer man of the Galvins as I do of the Costellos.
    Dunnes needs a massive overhaul IMO if they want to compete.


  • #6
    Muahahaha
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,702 ✭✭✭✭Muahahaha


    Well at least Dunnes are coming up with their own stuff rather than stealing the designs of Karen Millen like they did before
    http://www.irishtimes.com/business/retail-and-services/supreme-court-dismisses-dunnes-karen-millen-appeal-1.1874544
    The lengthy legal battle between British fashion company Karen Millen and Dunnes Stores over the copying of designs has finally concluded with the dismissal by the Supreme Court of Dunnes’ appeal in the case.
    Dunnes faces a substantial legal costs bill arising from the litigation. The dismissal order, and a costs order against Dunnes, was made by the Supreme Court yesterday in light of a European Court of Justice ruling last month rejecting key arguments advanced by Dunnes.


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  • #7
    qo2cj1dsne8y4k
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    Muahahaha wrote: »
    Well at least Dunnes are coming up with their own stuff rather than stealing the designs of Karen Millen like they did before
    http://www.irishtimes.com/business/retail-and-services/supreme-court-dismisses-dunnes-karen-millen-appeal-1.1874544
    Hardly! Their brand savida had fake valentinos for ages. Surprised they weren't sued tbh


  • #8
    BabyE
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 444 ✭✭BabyE


    Mint Aero wrote: »
    I fly to New York at Christmas to shop for next year's styles. London in spring. Paris in the fall and Milan in summer. So no I don't shop in dunnes nor do i care what some gaa head thinks about anything when it comes to gentlemen style.

    Ireland, the only country in the world where Colm 'The Gooch' Cooper could pull more girls in a club than a male model.


  • #9
    sabat
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    BabyE wrote: »
    Ireland, the only country in the world where Colm 'The Gooch' Cooper could pull more girls in a club than a male model.

    D'ya reckon chicks call out his nickname when they're getting down to business?


  • #10
    BabyE
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 444 ✭✭BabyE


    We're a mad country in fairness, average looking horsed face modeles, Brian O'Driscoll considered a 'sex icon' because we so needed a sports sex symbol to match David Beckham and now some muck savage has his own fashion line. Like the Lad looks like Screech from Saved by the Bells sportier twin.


  • #11
    NIMAN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,321 ✭✭✭✭NIMAN


    If this is what passes for being stylish then count me out.

    http://cdn-04.independent.ie/incoming/article31123205.ece/49a6d/ALTERNATES/w620/PL1425390Paul%20Galvin%20Tweed.jpg


    When I see that picture of Galvin, I can't help but think of Max Wall

    http://www.pictorialpress.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2013/07/001-040356-600x409.jpg


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  • #12
    sabat
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    Had a look at the range there; the model looks like the local 'cool lad' from some sh1t country town circa 1988 who hangs around outside the chipper selling 5-spots.


    http://m.dunnesstores.com/view-all/paul-galvin/fcp-category/list


  • #13
    Surreptitious
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    sabat wrote: »
    Had a look at the range there; the model looks like the local 'cool lad' from some sh1t country town circa 1988 who hangs around outside the chipper selling 5-spots.


    http://m.dunnesstores.com/view-all/paul-galvin/fcp-category/list
    Jesus I havent heard someone say '5 spot' in years!


  • #14
    Your Face
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,275 ✭✭✭Your Face


    Galvin is a pox.


  • #15
    endacl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,382 ✭✭✭✭endacl


    BabyE wrote: »
    Ireland, the only country in the world where Colm 'The Gooch' Cooper could pull more girls in a club than a male model.

    Well, it is the only country he lives in? And he is a remarkably successful sportsman? And models tend to be a little vapid? By reputation, of course.


  • #16
    Teyla Emmagan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,641 ✭✭✭Teyla Emmagan


    Not a single nice item there. And the 'dropped crotch' grey tracksuit bottoms. Euww.

    Plain long tops and awful skinny jeans, basically.


  • #17
    The flying mouse
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,915 ✭✭✭The flying mouse


    Fair play to Paul galvin for trying, fair play to dunnes for trying to push and promote his fashion. Hope it works out for him.


  • #18
    glued
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,446 ✭✭✭glued


    Not a fan of his gear but wouldn't begrudge him for it.


  • #19
    jimmy blevins
    Closed Accounts Posts: 475 ✭✭jimmy blevins


    sabat wrote: »
    Had a look at the range there; the model looks like the local 'cool lad' from some sh1t country town circa 1988 who hangs around outside the chipper selling 5-spots.


    http://m.dunnesstores.com/view-all/paul-galvin/fcp-category/list

    "Paul Galvan dropped crotch joggers", sounds like a venereal disease.


  • #20
    Sebastian Dangerfield
    Registered Users Posts: 1,825 ✭✭✭Sebastian Dangerfield


    Some of the stuff looks like it would be borderline too young looking on an 18 year old, let alone a man 20 years older. H&M sell all the same kind of stuff at a fraction of the price. I dont know who the target market for this stuff is


  • #21
    razorblunt
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    I never seem to understand the appeal of Galvin. He gets the píss taken out of him all the time, do people actually think that his clothing range would sell? Or is it a case that women who fancy them would buy the stuff for their partners?

    Also you'd want your head examined to pay a premium in Dunnes Stores for their Costelloe, Harrington and Galvin range.
    Similar to going into Debenhams and saying you much prefer their Jasper Conran range to the own brand.


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  • #22
    kneemos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,479 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    sabat wrote: »
    Had a look at the range there; the model looks like the local 'cool lad' from some sh1t country town circa 1988 who hangs around outside the chipper selling 5-spots.


    http://m.dunnesstores.com/view-all/paul-galvin/fcp-category/list


    Jaysis,dowdy looking.


  • #23
    Dravokivich
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    It never ceases to amaze me, how many different designs there can be for a solid coloured top.


  • #24
    JupiterKid
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    Just because Galvin has a little bit of dress sense doesn't make him a fashion icon. I took a look at his Dunnes range and its nothing special - and definitely overpriced. Better to go to H&M or Debenhams IMO.


  • #25
    smash
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34,809 ✭✭✭✭smash


    I didn't know who he was so I googled him. His clothing range is horrible.


  • #26
    Ush1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,476 ✭✭✭✭Ush1


    I'm holding out for his wooden plank range.


  • #27
    smash
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34,809 ✭✭✭✭smash


    Ush1 wrote: »
    I'm holding out for his wooden plank range.
    We can dream but I don't think you'll find one better than Paul Costello.


  • #28
    siblers
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    BabyE wrote: »
    Ireland, the only country in the world where Colm 'The Gooch' Cooper could pull more girls in a club than a male model.

    Not true, I've seen the gooch been rejected quite a few times on nights out..the other lads had their pick of the girls though.


  • #29
    Ush1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,476 ✭✭✭✭Ush1


    smash wrote: »
    We can dream but I don't think you'll find one better than Paul Costello.

    "Dropped Crotch Wooden Plank". It almost describes Galvin.


  • #30
    BabyE
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 444 ✭✭BabyE


    siblers wrote: »
    Not true, I've seen the gooch been rejected quite a few times on nights out..the other lads had their pick of the girls though.


    SLAYERS.


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  • #31
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Paul looks awful young
    http://www.dunnesstores.com/cdn/paul-galvin/

    and no, I don't play to buy anything just because he fronts it.
    Lads that buy stuff just because Beckham, McGregor etc wore it are just sheep.


  • #32
    Pat Mustard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,554 ✭✭✭Pat Mustard


    Classic thread on the Paul Galvin collection:
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057528222


  • #33
    Boom_Bap
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    NIMAN wrote: »
    If this is what passes for being stylish then count me out.

    http://cdn-04.independent.ie/incoming/article31123205.ece/49a6d/ALTERNATES/w620/PL1425390Paul%20Galvin%20Tweed.jpg

    I don't understand his crotch in this picture. It makes no sense.


  • #34
    smash
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34,809 ✭✭✭✭smash


    biko wrote: »
    Paul looks awful young
    http://www.dunnesstores.com/cdn/paul-galvin/

    and no, I don't play to buy anything just because he fronts it.
    Lads that buy stuff just because Beckham, McGregor etc wore it are just sheep.

    That's not Samuel Beckett either!


  • #35
    BabyE
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 444 ✭✭BabyE


    The problem with Galvin is to pull off most of his looks* you need to a 150 pound 6 foot pretty boy, or David Gandy(who wouldn't wear this **** anyway) Galvin just doesn't have the looks to pull off the ****e he's wearing. He just looks very try hard.

    *Nobody could save that abomination from the first page

    This is grand, a man shouldn't care about pushing boundaries with how they dress, just normal is best.


    http://cdn-03.independent.ie/incoming/article30778558.ece/5cac3/AUTOCROP/w620/BOOK%20AWARDS%20%202890282010.jpg


  • #36
    king_of_inismac
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    Give the guy a chance!

    I don't buy his clothes but I do admire his ambition.

    Up until recently it would be seen as very odd to be both a GAA player and into fashion. He chose to go against the grain and follow his passion into clothes.

    We should encourage more young people to be so ambitious. Outside ireland, following your dream is actually encouraged!


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  • #37
    Muahahaha
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    jimmy blevins wrote: »
    "Paul Galvan dropped crotch joggers", sounds like a venereal disease.

    Spluttered my tea all over the keyboard with that one, dam you jimmy blevins :pac:


  • #38
    MeatTwoVeg
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    He looks like a blind guy that's been dressed by his friends in a rather cruel prank.


  • #39
    BabyE
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    biko wrote: »
    Paul looks awful young
    http://www.dunnesstores.com/cdn/paul-galvin/

    and no, I don't play to buy anything just because he fronts it.
    Lads that buy stuff just because Beckham, McGregor etc wore it are just sheep.

    TBH though you see Beckham, Tyler Kitsch,Efron etc. wear something you'd be inclined to think hey that might look good. I can't see people thinking the same of Galvin, no disrespect to him.


  • #40
    kneemos
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    The fashion conscious probably won't be shopping in Dunnes.


  • #41
    smash
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    king_of_inismac wrote: »
    Give the guy a chance!

    I don't buy his clothes but I do admire his ambition.

    Up until recently it would be seen as very odd to be both a GAA player and into fashion. He chose to go against the grain and follow his passion into clothes.

    We should encourage more young people to be so ambitious. Outside ireland, following your dream is actually encouraged!

    This isn't about begrudgery, it's about a bad clothing line.


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  • #42
    BoJack Horseman
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    sabat wrote: »
    Had a look at the range there; the model looks like the local 'cool lad' from some sh1t country town circa 1988 who hangs around outside the chipper selling 5-spots.


    http://m.dunnesstores.com/view-all/paul-galvin/fcp-category/list

    Pretty boring range.
    Doesn't bode well for the average man either that the models have the build of a 9-year old girl.


  • #43
    [Deleted User]
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    smash wrote: »
    That's not Samuel Beckett either!

    What does the Beckett quote even mean in this context?

    "We are all born mad, some remain so."

    Okay... Maybe they're trying to imply that you'd need to be mentally unwell to wear Paul Galvin. Maybe it's a desperate appeal to Beckettian boy-intellectuals, whom I wouldn't have thought are Dunne's target market. Just has no context at all.


  • #44
    Pat Mustard
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    MeatTwoVeg wrote: »
    He looks like a blind guy that's been dressed by his friends in a rather cruel prank.

    Correct.


  • #45
    PowerToWait
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    glued wrote: »
    Not a fan of his gear but wouldn't begrudge him for it.

    Any critical appraisal of anything or anyone Irish attracts this 'begrudgery' tag. It's really lame at this stage.


  • #46
    kneemos
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    A Tyrant Named Miltiades! wrote: »
    What does the Beckett quote even mean in this context?

    "We are all born mad, some remain so."

    Okay... Maybe they're trying to imply that you'd need to be mentally unwell to wear Paul Galvin. Maybe it's a desperate appeal to Beckettian boy-intellectuals, whom I wouldn't have thought are Dunne's target market. Just has no context at all.


    Have a glass of Prosecco.


  • #47
    MisterAnarchy
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    biko wrote: »
    Paul looks awful young
    http://www.dunnesstores.com/cdn/paul-galvin/

    That model looks like he is a vampire ,he could do with getting some sunshine


  • #48
    [Deleted User]
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    Ah Dunnes Stores, the unapologetic supporters of apartheid. Lest we ever forget the thuggery of that family and its then CEO who now attempts to make himself affable on Irish radio.

    Boycott (still).


  • #49
    TerrorFirmer
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    NIMAN wrote: »
    If this is what passes for being stylish then count me out.

    http://cdn-04.independent.ie/incoming/article31123205.ece/49a6d/ALTERNATES/w620/PL1425390Paul%20Galvin%20Tweed.jpg

    That picture is just retina scorching. Just about everything is wrong with it, it looks like someone has photoshopped, at random, three different people into one composite being, each with a different body type and fashion style.


  • #50
    r93kaey5p2izun
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    If you had told me ten years ago Galvin would be the player to bring out a range of clothes I'd never have believed you. He is one of the least stylish people out there. He seems to have no sense of his own body shape and how to dress to suit it. He appears to have a long torso and the awful skinny jeans/long top combo he favours makes him look stumpy and short despite him apparently being 6ft tall. The Max Wall comparison earlier in the thread is very apt.

    Any of the lads wearing boring normal clothes that fit them properly easily look a million times better than him. It's mad that someone who can't even get the very basics of fashion right has been given this platform. They really must have a lot of faith in the strength of his name.


  • #51
    pauliebdub
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    The only item I like is the red bomber jacket but at 70 quid it's way too expensive. You could buy something similar in H&M for half the price. Do young fashionable people shop in Dunne's? I haven't set foot inside one in years.


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