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Sunday, September 14. 2014

Zara Richer than Warren Buffet

How Zara Grew Into the World’s Largest Fashion Retailer


It's about global, disposable, rapid-response fashion. They won't sell in middle America - the Spanish company says the women are too fat for their stuff.


For good looking clothing, Mrs. BD says D&G is the best by far. Italian designers and artisans. It's wonderful that some people can wear it, and afford it. Zara does not copy D&G.


Photo is D&G, not Zara. I will admit it - that is art.


Posted by Bird Dog in Our Essays, The Culture, "Culture," Pop Culture and Recreation at 10:16 | Comments (10) | Trackbacks (0)

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I never heard of Zara until today.
#1 Randy on 2014-09-14 11:09 (Reply)
Zara does not advertise. Doesn't need to.
#1.1 Bird Dog on 2014-09-14 11:13 (Reply)
Please ask Mrs. BD to keep her eye open for a company that provides great clothes for older women! There are some parts of the body that change even without over eating -- I know she'll understand. There is also the fact that no matter how active we stay or how healthy we eat the body still does tend to put on a few pounds every year over 40 or 50. I prefer the slightly padded look over the look that many older women strive for--a starved skeleton with only the bones and hanging skin showing--yick! Sooo, if we could find or create a Made in USA company for those of us a little over size 14--but not a Costco/Walmart size I would gladly support that company! As a sidelight to this conversation you might be interested to know that back in the 1960-1990 era most women gave up sewing their own clothes. Now, however as those generations have aged a little and all are confronted with the same two blouses on every rack in town (gathered under the bust!)More than 200,000 women are now sewing again! Tell Ms. BD I am able to purchase on line some of the finest Italian fabric you could ever ask for and sew a lovely garment for myself. Perhaps, this might be the last visible proof of that ol American spirit. Anyway, Mrs. BD and I share the same style preferences.
#2 apple pie on 2014-09-14 12:20 (Reply)
apple, I don't need a 14, but I find nothing suitable for an older woman! I can remember my granny only buying gray, black, etc. and with at least 3/4 sleeves(yes, I need that). It seems everything is intended for the young and women who don't dress for their age. All I can find even close are skirts and blouses, which don't seem very dressy for church. I don't have the energy to sew anymore.
#2.1 mary on 2014-09-14 12:59 (Reply)
Oh, and below the knee, please.
#2.2 mary on 2014-09-14 13:01 (Reply)
Go to the D & G site for men and find one bit of clothing you'd wear, even on an infrequent basis.

Dare ya!
#3 Earl T on 2014-09-14 12:57 (Reply)
I. Just. Don't. Care.
#4 Sam L. on 2014-09-14 13:14 (Reply)
Mary-sorry to hear about the "energy" problem. But, perhaps if you go to this website you will get your energy back! Even the guys will see how many women are now sewing for their husbands. They make camp shirts, and camp pants, robes and nice summer slacks (though, they do have to learn how to "not crowd the dance floor" ;-) ) Once they get that part of the garment correct they can make almost anything for DH as well as themselves. Of course, a fine suit is something else. However, I used to make my own suits--facing, interfacing,lining, etc. They came out very nice! Gotta thank that old high school requirement of sewing and cooking for the girls. Auto and wood shop for the boys. Both have served us well in this house. Here is the link:
http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/reviewgallery.pl
#5 apple pie on 2014-09-14 14:12 (Reply)
whoops forgot to say Thank you to Mrs. BD for the link to D&G lots of good ideas there!
#6 apple pie on 2014-09-14 14:15 (Reply)
They won't sell in Middle America because the women are too fat?!? Bigoted ignorance.
#7 Elizabeth Crain on 2014-09-17 17:54 (Reply)

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