The list of ills being blamed on the fashion industry includes sweatshops, child labor, the worldwide culture of greed, rampant consumerism, warped self-images, eating disorders, pollution, water shortages, “spiritual and psychic damage,” and even pornography, divorce, and teen suicide. And who’s doing the blaming? Of all people, a fashion editor.
Eddie Bauer is currently hosting a sale on all men’s and women’s jeans: Buy one pair, and a second pair of equal or lesser value comes at half price.
Why do some jeans retail for hundreds of dollars more than, well, what a typical pair of jeans should cost? The consumer opting for the “premium” product is paying extra for American materials and labor, fancy embroidery on the pockets and waistbands, and, of course, a brand logo that, subtle or prominent, is strategically designed [...]
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Use the coupon code FRIENDS (thanks Buxr) to get 30% off your entire purchase at Levis.com. Discounts are valid for purchases made by May 23.
During Levi’s Spring Sale, select men’s, women’s, kid’s, and baby merchandise is marked down by up to 50%. Use the coupon code EXTRA25 and you’ll get an extra 25% off. Offers are in effect through Sunday, May 8.
I thought the recession was supposed to make absurd, conspicuous purchases like these go away. Guess I was wrong.
When you buy one pair of jeans at Express, you can buy a second pair at 50% off—for both men and women. T-shirts, dress shirts, leggings, and sweaters are also available on a buy one, get one half-off basis.
Now through September 27, you’ll get a flat $10 off each pair of Lee jeans purchased at the company website. No coupon code necessary. Free shipping for orders of $50 and up.
“The less people wash their jeans, the better their jeans become.”
