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Revision as of 06:46, 9 June 2013
Store Tiers
Shit-tier: The stores that are a common beginner's trap, and should be avoided. Often have poor build quality, fit, and just look plain bad.
Mall-tier/Fast Fashion: Good for basics; t-shirts, underwear, socks, etc. Recommended for poorfags. Buy sparsely and do NOT build a large wardrobe with these stores.
Low-tier: Bit more pricey, but at this stage odds are you'll be dressed much better than people around you. Build quality is a cut above mall tier. Tumblr-core usually fits around here.
Medium-tier: Some entry level designer pieces, and at this point the clothes are very "nice". Quality menswear/streetwear often fits in this category. Fit and build quality are high.
High-tier: High fashion, designer pieces. Top tier menswear as well as some light gothninja pieces can be found here.
Artisanal-tier: Hand-made with skill that approaches that of an artist. This has nothing to do with design and everything to do with production methods. A boring design done fully by hand (example: a full bespoke two button suit) is 'artisianal'. Many designers source their clothing from artisans, but not all designer clothing is 'artisianal'.
| Brand | Tier | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hering | Low | Only worth in buying tees/jeans, since all the rest is low quality and overpriced. | http://www.hering.com.br/ |
| Pedro Lourenço | High | Amazing designer, has been in Paris', New York's and São Paulo's Fashion Weeks. Prices are high, but with runway-quality clothes. Makes pieces in most styles. | http://www.pedrolourenco.com |
| Ellus | High | One of the SPFW brands, has different segments. Prices range from medium to semi-high, and the runway pieces are excellent both in quality and appearance. | http://ellus.com/ |
| Ellus 2nd Floor | Medium | Ellus' youth-oriented segment. Quality is not as good as the original brand, but prices are lower and pieces are still well done | http://2ndfloor.com.br/ |
| Herchcovitch; Alexandre | High | Well known designer, prices have a big variation. Does both SPFW and Fashion Rio, as well as fast-fashion and home decor merchandise. Great quality on all items made under this brand. | http://herchcovitch.uol.com.br/ |
| Doc Dog | Medium | São Paulo based Heroin Chic/Underground Glam store. Somewhat expensive, though pieces have a good finish and are made for very-skinny people. | http://www.docdog.com.br/ |
| Le Lis Blank Deux Noir | Uncategorized | Indeed good quality and fabric, however hugely overpriced and only some pieces can be actually considered "fashion". | http://www.lelis.com.br/noir |
| Mandi | Medium | Kinda high price but worths. Tries to be an Brazilian Ralph Lauren's Denim & Supply. | http://www.mandi.net |
| Melissa Plastic Dreams | Medium | Beautiful Plastic Shoes for women and kids. Features designs by Karl Lagerfeld, Zaha Hadid, Vivienne Westwood and others. Brazilian collections are 1 season ahead USA and Europe. | http://www.melissa.com.br/en/ |
| Sergio K | Shit | Stay away. Low quality and overpriced. Pleb. Kitsch. | http://www.sergiok.com.br/ |
| Siberian | Medium | The low priced pieces are of bad quality, but the more expensive ones (specially winter coats) are very well done, with solid, long-lasting fabric. |
