I noticed while shopping in the mall the other day that we are all puppets ready to be programmed into what designers wants us to buy this holiday season.
Will it be the latest Burberry polo shirt, Christian Dior sunglasses, Lacoste shoes, Baby Phat jeans, Dolce & Gabbana perfume, Yves Saint Laurent belt, Versace or Prada handbag?
It was endless buffet-watching consumers demagnetize the strip on their credit cards for the prize. What is the real difference between the logos like the crocodile, jockey on a horse, or a knight riding a horse on a plain polo shirt?
During the holidays I like to leave the house looking a little extra nice, I decided to put on my navy blue, lamb’s wool, Ralph Lauren sweater that was given to me last Christmas.
So I stopped by the mirror, which is a tip that everyone should follow before leaving the house, my eyes went directly to the red-colored jockey and horse.
I thought, “what does this symbol mean to me?” I am still the academic juggler, chain coffee-drinker trying to make $10 last a week.
In this materialistic society here are different reasons why individuals wear designer clothing. Some believe that wearing designer clothing aids the façade in achieving a small amount of happiness, while masking real problems.
The question is, why do individuals feel they need iconic symbols for temporary happiness?
It is depressing that many individuals are willing to do whatever it takes to wear designer clothing, even if that means extreme debt or wearing knock-offs. Trying to keep up with the forever-changing billion dollar empire of the designer fashion industry.
If you are this kind of individual, realize that when you die, you can’t take anything with you.
Nothing on this earth has the value that man places upon it.
For the person who can’t live without their extravagant electronics such as iPod, Wii and the multiple designer clothing and shoes, does it make you any better than the person who probably spent hours in a hot factory to make it!
There are some designers I wear because they produce a better quality of material and tailoring .
However, personally it does not provide me with happiness, Self Worth, nor justify who or what my place is in society.
It is bazaar that consumers have lost perspective on the real meaning of happiness or prestige, which is being you. Why pay for the million-dollar mansion, Lamborghini and the hobnob lifestyle of these designers when they don’t even acknowledge our existence.
Jamie Garrison ()