An increasing number of people want to buy clothes, shoes, and other items produced by famous international brands. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or a negative development?

Fashion trends dictate our way of life. In
this
consumer driven
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culture of ours, many prefer shopping
clothes
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for clothes
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and other
items
from famous
brands
instead
of opting for a cheaper
brand
. In
this
essay, I will discuss why
this
happens and
it's
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positive and negative impacts. Many feel a
brand
's popularity defines the
brand
's quality. A
well known
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company has more
product
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products
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in circulation and
consequently
, has reliable standards. Larger
brands
are
also
the catalyst for the next big thing. They push the boundary and introduce changes in our everyday lives. The iPhone,
for instance
, changed how we use our smartphones and now everyone has an iPhone in their hands. The more people buy a
brand
's product, the easier it is for the same
brand
to brag about its worth.
However
,
this
rush to buy branded
items
is financially irresponsible. Famous
brands
charge a lot for the most basic of
items
.
For example
, a designer
brand
charges thousands of dollars for a simple blue t-shirt which only
cost
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a few dollars to manufacture and would cost less than twenty dollars if bought from a smaller company. Pursuing
such
items
is often seen as materialistic and creates a
cult like
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following.
Well known
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companies stifle their competition by creating a perception that quality is always expensive and
thus
push smaller companies out of their way. As more people continue to support famous
brands
, more money is spent on already rich corporates
further
leading to a wealth disparity.
On the other hand
, popular
brands
are beneficial to the economy. Larger corporations create jobs and help distribute the money to
its
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population. Nike,
for example
, employs more than 20,000 employees which is absolutely impossible for smaller
brands
. These companies
also
help set a standard that other competitors adhere
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an attempt to increase
it's
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their
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popularity. In conclusion,
this
growing trend of customers consuming well-known
brands
has both pros and cons to it. It's up to us to try and figure
if
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spending more is worth it or not.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • international brands
  • consumer behavior
  • disposable income
  • globalization
  • status symbol
  • marketing campaigns
  • cultural influence
  • quality and durability
  • online shopping
  • logistics
  • pop culture
  • homogenization
  • fashion trends
  • social status
  • prestige
  • aggressive marketing
  • endorsement
  • economically accessible
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