Farrell & Brown, Dublin

xOxSinéadxOx · 25-03-2008 06:04PM

aliqueenb wrote: »

so you have seen them ugggh rotten aren't they, wanna go and complain for me, i am too cowardly!

they are nearly worse than the sponge ones! at least your admiting you bought a cheap hoodie but if you get those ones it looks like you're trying to pretend it's real! ha

I'm too afraid to complain too!

aliqueenb · 25-03-2008 06:09PM

xOxSinéadxOx wrote: »

they are nearly worse than the sponge ones! at least your admiting you bought a cheap hoodie but if you get those ones it looks like you're trying to pretend it's real! ha

I'm too afraid to complain too!

i think i actually emailed abercrombie once telling about the ones in design edge and clothes line cos i was just sick of the knackers walking around in the stuff. lol i am such a looser! where you live kilkenny or portloaise or carlow?

Rb · 29-03-2008 07:21AM

Linku wrote: »

Just to add a photo of the bag (my sister bought something!)

The side of the bag has the address www.farrellandbrown.com on it (no website available), and the domain address was registered to the Blarney Group.

http://www.whois.net/whois_new.cgi?d=farrellandbrown&tld=com

Lol wow, what a blatant rip-off.

summer08 wrote: »

I was in the new Farrell and Brown shop on Nassau St on Saturday and I loved it, its very different and a lot of work has been put into the planning of it. I think we should be delighted with this fab new brand here in Dublin and we should support our own.

Absolutely shillery. Reported.

patrickmooney wrote: »

Popped into the store today, it's A&F all over apart from the parfume smell. They'll get this soon, Inis Perhaps! Well think of our US visitors, they don't buy A&F in the states, but they will buy F&B here as (1) it looks like their US clothing and (2) it's clearly Irish, something they can not get at home. I think this store is more aimed at vistors than locals.

You could be right about who their target customer is alright.

lmijker · 29-03-2008 11:37AM

think the logo is an irish wolfhound rather than a horse :rolleyes: popped in for a look yesterday, thought it looked alright but then again I know nothing about Abercrombie and Fitch.

shazpunk · 30-03-2008 12:37AM

bump...people still wanna talk about it

cj2007 · 30-03-2008 01:20PM

lmijker wrote: »

think the logo is an irish wolfhound rather than a horse :rolleyes: popped in for a look yesterday, thought it looked alright but then again I know nothing about Abercrombie and Fitch.

ye i think its a dog

pretty*monster · 30-03-2008 02:50PM

So what are we saying. that cos Farrell & Brown make hoodies that are a similar cut to A&F they're ripping them off?

Sorry, don't all hoodies look broadly similar?

Morf3h · 30-03-2008 03:06PM

pretty*monster wrote:

So what are we saying. that cos Farrell & Brown make hoodies that are a similar cut to A&F they're ripping them off?

Sorry, don't all hoodies look broadly similar?

No it's not just the hoodies....

Shop Layout
Shop design
Poster design
Logo (dog)
Logo (F&B lettering very similar to A&F)
Store assistants walking around folding and re-folding clothes.
Guy standing at the door looking like an idiot. Although in our case it's not a topless male model.

It's a bit of a joke if you ask me. Would love to know the story behind it.

Creamy Goodness · 30-03-2008 03:53PM

pretty*monster wrote: »

So what are we saying. that cos Farrell & Brown make hoodies that are a similar cut to A&F they're ripping them off?

Sorry, don't all hoodies look broadly similar?

i've seen one of their hoodies and the huge text logo is blantly a rip of A&F/Hollister/AE/<insert other american brands here>.

i think that's what people are trying to get at here.

pretty*monster · 30-03-2008 05:26PM

Cremo wrote: »

i've seen one of their hoodies and the huge text logo is blantly a rip of A&F/Hollister/AE/<insert other american brands here>.

If the logo's look like a rip off of "A&F/Hollister/AE" then shouldn't we be more worried about A&F and Hollister and American Eagle ripping each other off?
No probably not cos as I said, all hoodies look pretty damn similar anyway.

Morf3h wrote: »

Shop Layout
Shop design
Poster design

Same as before, all of those middle market American stores look fairly similar on the inside (American Eagle, Banana Republic, A&F, some of Gaps, etc). So would it be fairer to say that the shop looks more America? Which is not actually a crime.

Morf3h wrote: »

Logo (dog)

Right, and A&F are the only clothes company to use an animal as a logo. Lacoste? Ralph Lauren?

Morf3h wrote: »

Store assistants walking around folding and re-folding clothes.

Yeah, that's what shop assistants do... you're stretching the point a little don't you think?

Morf3h wrote: »

Guy standing at the door looking like an idiot. Although in our case it's not a topless male model.

Seriously, they have topless male models at A&F? Never did at any of the stores I went to. Damn.

Morf3h wrote: »

It's a bit of a joke if you ask me. Would love to know the story behind it.

The only joke is how seriously some people seem to be taking this.
A&F are make completely generic looking clothes. Now I'm willing to believe people who say that they're actually really good quality and they're not just wearing them because it's cool to let everyone know that they had a transatlantic holiday to pick up their threads but they still look generic and thus, lots of crap is going to look quite similar. Shocker

cj2007 · 30-03-2008 06:00PM

Cremo wrote: »

i've seen one of their hoodies and the huge text logo is blantly a rip of A&F/Hollister/AE/<insert other american brands here>.

i think that's what people are trying to get at here.

how can u say that thou lik it makes no sense cause all those brands look the same so technically are they not all copying each other.
as pretty*monster said every hoody basically looks the same just diff colours and stuff

Rb · 30-03-2008 07:11PM

pretty*monster wrote: »

If the logo's look like a rip off of "A&F/Hollister/AE" then shouldn't we be more worried about A&F and Hollister and American Eagle ripping each other off?
No probably not cos as I said, all hoodies look pretty damn similar anyway.

A&F owns and operates Hollister, so I somehow doubt that they're worried, but the styles involved in the two brands are different. AE is different again, albeit slightly, however their carrier bags are completely different.

pretty*monster wrote:

Same as before, all of those middle market American stores look fairly similar on the inside (American Eagle, Banana Republic, A&F, some of Gaps, etc). So would it be fairer to say that the shop looks more America? Which is not actually a crime.

No...they don't. A&F and Hollister stores are very different to other stores. If you've been to the one on 5th avenue, this should highlight the differences perfectly.
AE stores are nothing like the Abercrombie or Hollister ones, same applies to Gap. There's a huge difference between the stores operated by A&F and other store brands, so I'm going to presume you never stepped foot in one, or are blind.

pretty*monster wrote:

Right, and A&F are the only clothes company to use an animal as a logo. Lacoste? Ralph Lauren?

No, they're not the only one to, however added with the rest of the "co-incidences" it only adds as further proof.

pretty*monster wrote:

Seriously, they have topless male models at A&F? Never did at any of the stores I went to. Damn.

To be completely honest, from reading your posts it becomes apparent that you've never stepped foot in an A&F store, or a Hollister one. Or again, as I said, you may have but you're completely blind.

pretty*monster wrote:

The only joke is how seriously some people seem to be taking this.
A&F are make completely generic looking clothes. Now I'm willing to believe people who say that they're actually really good quality and they're not just wearing them because it's cool to let everyone know that they had a transatlantic holiday to pick up their threads but they still look generic and thus, lots of crap is going to look quite similar. Shocker

Farrell&Brown is a blatant rip off of A&F and their sub-brands, it couldn't be much more obvious.

Their store is the same as an A&F store, their logos are the same (same font as well I believe) as the A&F ones, their bag designs are completely the same as the A&F ones (which are quite unique to A&F and their brands), they use an animal logo the same as A&F.

I don't know why you're coming up with such utter shíte in an attempt to defend them, but I'm reporting the post for possible shilling.

Creamy Goodness · 30-03-2008 07:31PM

cj2007 wrote: »

how can u say that thou lik it makes no sense cause all those brands look the same so technically are they not all copying each other.
as pretty*monster said every hoody basically looks the same just diff colours and stuff

where did i say they weren't copying each other? see i didn't.

yes the generic shape of a hoodie is the same otherwise it wouldn't be a hoody but ripping the large oversized font, using an animal as a logo is a rip off not just abercrombie but a host of other brands too be they american or not.

if you want to continue the discussion please make it so i don't have to pull my teenage sister up here to translate your post.

pretty*monster · 30-03-2008 08:57PM

rb_ie wrote: »

I don't know why you're coming up with such utter shíte in an attempt to defend them, but I'm reporting the post for possible shilling.

Yeah, right, I've been on boards for almost 6 years and now out of the blue I'm shilling for Farrell & Brown :rolleyes:

Rb · 31-03-2008 01:12PM

pretty*monster wrote: »

Yeah, right, I've been on boards for almost 6 years and now out of the blue I'm shilling for Farrell & Brown :rolleyes:

Could be your parents company or the place you work/manage, for all we know.

Sure Dudess was caught shilling newstalk recently*, proof that the unexpected should always be...expected

*:p

squishywishy · 31-03-2008 01:31PM

After all the fuss (and arguements) here i decided to go and have a look at Farrell and Brown (and possibly make a purchase depending on the quality) today before my lecture. Went up to shop at 10 and it was closed.....gutted!!! anyone know the opening hours????

Morf3h · 31-03-2008 01:54PM

I'm pretty sure it's open from 10.

Bit lazy on their part not to be open before

Dudess · 31-03-2008 03:37PM

rb_ie wrote: »

Sure Dudess was caught shilling newstalk recently*, proof that the unexpected should always be...expected

And I would have gotten away with it if it wasn't for you damn kids... :mad:

pretty*monster · 31-03-2008 05:03PM

rb_ie wrote: »

Could be your parents company or the place you work/manage, for all we know.

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Concievable I guess. There are several mods about the forum who know what I do for a living though (and that my parents don't own a shop). I'm just argumentative.

shazpunk · 31-03-2008 06:00PM

pretty*monster actually sounds like she has no clue about the international fashion industry.

To safe myself from repeating my whole post two pages ago, There is no defending Farrell and Brown, and I wont be surprised if its closed soon.

The one person who quite obviously loged on on to defend it have since left. As for the 'Ive been here years bla bla bla' thing is so childish! For somone who has been posing for 6 years and expects to be respected for that, I would have expected a higher level of maturity.

bret69 · 31-03-2008 09:53PM

Yeah i saw this store and I don't there's any doubt it's a rip off. Although, I actually thought the Pull&Bear store on Henry St looked remarkably similar to some of the Abercrobbie stores I've been in...

And I defo think American Eagle looks very similar to Abercrombie!

Rb · 31-03-2008 09:54PM

Dudess wrote: »

And I would have gotten away with it if it wasn't for you damn kids... :mad:

:eek:

meddling kids, Dudess. I see the signs of senile dementia setting in, quite saddening

I'm emailing A&F to see what they have to say about it/whether they're aware of it. Will post any replies or correspondance I get from them.

Gyalist · 31-03-2008 10:04PM

shazpunk wrote: »

pretty*monster actually sounds like she has no clue about the international fashion industry.

Actually, *you* sound completely clueless of the "international fashion industry."

To safe myself from repeating my whole post two pages ago, There is no defending Farrell and Brown, and I wont be surprised if its closed soon.

In your opinion on what grounds should it be closed?

Dudess · 31-03-2008 10:33PM

rb_ie wrote: »

:eek:

meddling kids, Dudess. I see the signs of senile dementia setting in, quite saddening

Screw you, buddy. In the older (and therefore better) version of Scooby Doo it was "damn"!

Oh... wait...

Rb · 31-03-2008 11:12PM

Dudess wrote: »

Screw you, buddy. In the older (and therefore better) version of Scooby Doo it was "damn"!

Oh... wait...

squishywishy · 31-03-2008 11:18PM

Morf3h wrote: »

I'm pretty sure it's open from 10.

Bit lazy on their part not to be open before

Most shops on Grafton St seemed to only be opening at ten so maybe its the done thing on a monday!! La Senza....Ted Baker....Monsoon...we're all only letting staff in at 9.45.

Checked Farrell and Brown after ten (Mayb only 10.03 but it still counts as AFTER ten lol!) and it was still closed to i gave up and gave into the pressures of college lectures and the library!!

Morf3h · 31-03-2008 11:42PM

Gyalist wrote:

In your opinion on what grounds should it be closed?

It's not going to be closed by anyone other than themselves due to lack of business.

shazpunk · 01-04-2008 01:20AM

Gyalist wrote: »

Actually, *you* sound completely clueless of the "international fashion industry."

And how exactly did you come to that conclusion?

Gyalist wrote: »

In your opinion on what grounds should it be closed?

The blatent copying of an entire brand, the dogyness of the establishment its self (Non-existant websites/ pretty made up returns policies (shop assistants don't even know what the story is, and appearently whats printed on their reciepts isn't correct at all)/ Extreemly poor quality of clothes, etc.)

I've shown no ill knowldge of the fashion industry at all, and I would actually pride myself on my informed intrest in it, given I work in retail and have studied fashion.

lmijker · 01-04-2008 10:22AM

shazpunk wrote: »

And how exactly did you come to that conclusion?

The blatent copying of an entire brand, the dogyness of the establishment its self (Non-existant websites/ pretty made up returns policies (shop assistants don't even know what the story is, and appearently whats printed on their reciepts isn't correct at all)/ Extreemly poor quality of clothes, etc.)

I've shown no ill knowldge of the fashion industry at all, and I would actually pride myself on my informed intrest in it, given I work in retail and have studied fashion.

I'd stick to the argument about the brand tbh. The rest of it is your standard shop opens and no one had a clue for a while type of story. I mean the website http://www.farrellandbrown.com/ says coming soon. I wouldn't use this as an argument to close a place down

. As an example see http://www.currys.ie/ Its been under construction for about 4 years now I think. It'll be a hell of a site when it opens...

Clueless shop assistants. Are there any other kind

stovelid · 01-04-2008 10:55AM

Perhaps a group of you should set up a picket line outside F & B?

Farrell & Brown, Dublin

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