[DanL]

Lots of people are saying that by wearing A&F clothes, you're pretty much being a billboard for 'em. I feel that wearing a particular brand of clothing is more of an expression of who you are, much like listening to a particular band. A particular brand shows what you like, and more often than not, shows your personality. Going back to Firewolf's origional idea, those shirts aren't as much 'advertising' as some people have made it seem. Sure, they put the word Abercrombie in there, but the point of the shirt is the joke, not the name. There are tons of other brands that the main point of the clothing is to advertise (think of brands such as Southpole, Fubu, etc). Even so, I still wish it was easier to find clothing that wasn't so branded (but this is corporate america, so fat chance of that happening).

I don't think it's that so many people hate A&F. Rather, I think it's that so many people hate the people who wear A&F. People who wear A&F, atleast in my expierience, are those snotty I-have-nothing-better-to-do-but-spend-$200-on-three-shirts-and-a-pair-of-pants type people. If it wasn't for the image that is associated with A&F (and if the price wasn't so ridiculous), I'd wear it.