This is some sort of sick joke, right?

[MouseWife]

Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

But this is fashion. It has nothing to do with utility, or value - it is rather about image. To wear it is to express an aesthetic of the wearer. And just as there is no universal truth, there is no universal beauty.

That these items get such strong reactions probably means they are a success to those who would dare to wear them, becasue it sets them appart - just as Gap, or Banana Republic, or Pants that say Juicy across their ass - part of their appeal, is that certain people would never wear them

Well, yes this is true. I am just a bit disappointed that it has come to this extreme.

I guess for me personally because before I could say 'If I really wanted that $40. t-shirt I could get it.' And that meant I wasn't seperated from any other Disney afficianado. But now it is more of the have and have nots.

Being a 'have not' isn't such a fun place to be.

And if you ever, EVER see me in a pair of pants that say 'Juicy' across my bum, you have my permission to shoot me. Dead on the spot. {wait, make sure it doesn't say 'Joycie', k?}

As a footnote~a creative friend of mine told me she could make me a shirt if I want. I'd love a Tinkerbell...any pictures of those around here?

[Not Afraid]

Originally Posted by MouseWife

Well, yes this is true. I am just a bit disappointed that it has come to this extreme.

But why shouldn't Disney create a line that appeals to the fashion conscience? Why shouldn't the "haves" in the world have Disney "couture" to choose from as well as the boring stuff we all wear? I mean, there is LOTS of high end Disney stuff in the marketplace at the moment. D&G, FS, one of my local botiques has an entire line of $90 Disney shirts of similar style and quality. It's fashion for the moment and it's no different than any of the other fashion trends that happen at any given time.

We Disney geeks did not invent liking and wearing Disney clothing. The powers that be at Disney just created a line that appealed to a higher-end market. Good for them. If it doesn't appeal to you, stay with the middle of the road stuff and don't buy couture if you don't understand the appeal. There are reasons The Gap and Kohls make tons of money selling safe clothing. It is appealing to the mases and people like to blend in. At least Disney is doing SOMETHING different and surprisingly almost hip for once. I may not buy one of these shirts but I sure found it refreshing to look at.

[MouseWife]

Oh no, I understand the appeal of it. I just don't have such desires.

I think they are cool to look at, sure. Quite creative, very pretty, I love the glitter. Sure. I do like pretty things.

I guess why I don't like it is just for the exact reason you say people wear Gap/Kohls clothes. Those who will wear it will be fitting into a certain group, some will have to have those shirts to feel 'complete'. You don't seem to and I certainly don't.

For the record, I don't shop at any of the aforementioned places. I piece my wardrobe together all on my own. I'm a rebel, Dotty. A rebel.