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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Admit we all know it. Who shops there? My entire wardrobe is primani. We all know it's everyone's secret guilty sin lol ALTHOUGH it has gone more expensive ha |
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By *aceytopWoman
over a year ago
from a town near you |
"Admit we all know it. Who shops there? My entire wardrobe is primani. We all know it's everyone's secret guilty sin lol ALTHOUGH it has gone more expensive ha "
nothing wrong with primark just about everybody i know has shopped there at some time  |
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By *aceytopWoman
over a year ago
from a town near you |
"Rarely now the one in Brum is like a fucking free for all....and now they have bought a whole shopping centre to create the biggest primark in Europe....oh fucking joy  "
i don't use the one in Leeds its like a jumble sale but the one in Harrogate is very well organised,staff even go round picking things up off the floor  |
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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago
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Bloody hate it. The aisles are too narrow so no-one can get past others, people just chuck stuff on the floor, and the clothes are usually ugly. I think I've bought about three things from there. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"i love primark, they have better fashion sense in most other places like new look, river island, top shop etc! But they never have my size in bra's -.-"
I'll be your personal shopper ill get you the right fit within 5 mins  |
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"It's the place to be however it is getting expensive!!!! Jumpers now cost 10.00!!!!"
Because they have to raise the wages of those that work in the sweat shops...no one should work in slavery any longer hence prices will go up...cost of running stores, cost of staff cost of bonuses etc...still cheaper than Armani |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Bloody hate it. The aisles are too narrow so no-one can get past others, people just chuck stuff on the floor, and the clothes are usually ugly. I think I've bought about three things from there."
Meh for a guy it's not to bad! Specially for throw away holiday clothes! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"It's the place to be however it is getting expensive!!!! Jumpers now cost 10.00!!!!
Because they have to raise the wages of those that work in the sweat shops...no one should work in slavery any longer hence prices will go up...cost of running stores, cost of staff cost of bonuses etc...still cheaper than Armani "
Same argument could be had for places like KFC etc it's just life. Ugly world but until it's a world order it won't change and both me and you won't see it in our lifetime. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Never been in think I'm to old"
Dude they have the best cashmere jumpers jump market and Spencer get yourself in there... struggle you may... but they have some nice stuff |
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By *igSuki81Man
over a year ago
Retirement Village |
Honestly, never used it and don't quite get what the fuss is about. You can get just as affordable clothes and shoes from expensiver shops if you're willing to hit the sales or clearance outlets |
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I'm all for a bargain, but from what I have seen, they sell cheap clothes which generally look ermmmmmm cheap.
I like selecting clothes from a rail not from the floor.
I'd sooner buy clothes from Sainsburys... but not Tesco as their stuff looks like tat too. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"i love primark, they have better fashion sense in most other places like new look, river island, top shop etc! But they never have my size in bra's -.-
I'll be your personal shopper ill get you the right fit within 5 mins "
lmfao!! yeah then tell the shop assistants to find my size! lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"i love primark, they have better fashion sense in most other places like new look, river island, top shop etc! But they never have my size in bra's -.-
I'll be your personal shopper ill get you the right fit within 5 mins
lmfao!! yeah then tell the shop assistants to find my size! lol"
Try 10 in the same size you might find one that fits lol |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"i love primark, they have better fashion sense in most other places like new look, river island, top shop etc! But they never have my size in bra's -.-
I'll be your personal shopper ill get you the right fit within 5 mins
lmfao!! yeah then tell the shop assistants to find my size! lol"
37 ff? Am I near |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"i love primark, they have better fashion sense in most other places like new look, river island, top shop etc! But they never have my size in bra's -.-
I'll be your personal shopper ill get you the right fit within 5 mins
lmfao!! yeah then tell the shop assistants to find my size! lol
Try 10 in the same size you might find one that fits lol"
haha! I've been told I'm a 36DD, tried 3 on in peacocks, too small, looked at the 36E bra's in primark, looked fooking huge!! so dunno where the fook to begin! might just go get myself measured again -.- |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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When I was a teacher I got my suits from Primark. I think it was £20 the jacket and £5 the trousers, so I bought a few pairs. Whole lot machine washable, when it rained it ran off, warm when going playground duty ... And surprisingly it looked as smart as my Pierre Cardin suits ... And if it got dissolved in chemistry or set fire to in physics or ripped I had no concern, another £25 and I'd have a new suit.
Check them out, they are suite amazing ... Btw trainee teachers get sod all to live on!! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I shop in Primark and they sell the best hold ups on the market 
Oh i dont know M&S do lovely lace top ones for £5 they even come out the wash ok "
Ermm sometimes they don't make it as far as the wash. Not because they're rubbish either  |
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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago
Over the rainbow, under the bridge |
"Admit we all know it. Who shops there? My entire wardrobe is primani. We all know it's everyone's secret guilty sin lol ALTHOUGH it has gone more expensive ha nothing wrong with primark just about everybody i know has shopped there at some time "
I haven't. Prefer TK Maxx. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I can't shop in big shops like Primark. I went in there to get my granddaughter a pair of black stretchy shirts to go under a short dress. I felt like crying after 10 minutes of searching through shelves and shelves of shorts. A woman came to my aid and found the last pair on a bottom shelf. I really hate shopping |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I like it, i got some t-shirts, jumpers, pants and socks from there. It depends which one you go to as to how tight the aisles are and how jumble sale it is, the one in brum is terrible but covs not bad. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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The odd thing now and then.
For all those spounting about slave labour from their high horses - most things that are made in countries such as China are made from slave labour. Yep, even that iPad you are posting from.
Most (almost all) other Clothes shops are absolutely no better and you'd be a fool to think they were. |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"i love primark, they have better fashion sense in most other places like new look, river island, top shop etc! But they never have my size in bra's -.-
I'll be your personal shopper ill get you the right fit within 5 mins
lmfao!! yeah then tell the shop assistants to find my size! lol
Try 10 in the same size you might find one that fits lol
haha! I've been told I'm a 36DD, tried 3 on in peacocks, too small, looked at the 36E bra's in primark, looked fooking huge!! so dunno where the fook to begin! might just go get myself measured again -.-"
If you go up in the back you need to go down in the cup to get the fit. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I shop in Primark and they sell the best hold ups on the market
Oh i dont know M&S do lovely lace top ones for £5 they even come out the wash ok "
I'm with you on that... primark is great for my kids x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"The odd thing now and then.
For all those spounting about slave labour from their high horses - most things that are made in countries such as China are made from slave labour. Yep, even that iPad you are posting from.
Most (almost all) other Clothes shops are absolutely no better and you'd be a fool to think they were."
Your very right |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'm all for a bargain, but from what I have seen, they sell cheap clothes which generally look ermmmmmm cheap.
I like selecting clothes from a rail not from the floor.
I'd sooner buy clothes from Sainsburys... but not Tesco as their stuff looks like tat too."
I love the clothes fron sainsburys. Good quality too |
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"The odd thing now and then.
For all those spounting about slave labour from their high horses - most things that are made in countries such as China are made from slave labour. Yep, even that iPad you are posting from.
Most (almost all) other Clothes shops are absolutely no better and you'd be a fool to think they were."
I think most clothes are made cheaply and with cheap labour...I think if you really want to know where your clothes come from is to make them yourself but even the fabric could come from cheap labour |
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"It's the clothes version of Ikea. You go looking for something specific and come out with five extra things that you don't actually need. 
I do that in most clothes shops. "
Yeah me too but it's worse in there! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Your not Irish if you haven't shopped in Penney's (primary). Look up 'you know your Irish if...' "
Is Dunne's still about? Or is that the upmarket chain, the irish M&S? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"The odd thing now and then.
For all those spounting about slave labour from their high horses - most things that are made in countries such as China are made from slave labour. Yep, even that iPad you are posting from.
Most (almost all) other Clothes shops are absolutely no better and you'd be a fool to think they were.
I think most clothes are made cheaply and with cheap labour...I think if you really want to know where your clothes come from is to make them yourself but even the fabric could come from cheap labour "
Or buy off the peg tailor made clothes |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"i love primark, they have better fashion sense in most other places like new look, river island, top shop etc! But they never have my size in bra's -.-
I'll be your personal shopper ill get you the right fit within 5 mins
lmfao!! yeah then tell the shop assistants to find my size! lol
Try 10 in the same size you might find one that fits lol
haha! I've been told I'm a 36DD, tried 3 on in peacocks, too small, looked at the 36E bra's in primark, looked fooking huge!! so dunno where the fook to begin! might just go get myself measured again -.-
If you go up in the back you need to go down in the cup to get the fit."
Thank you! Off to m&s tomorrow to get measured again haha! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Primark it's where it's happening. Cole en rooney was rrecently pictured blinded out in primani "
This surely must be the killer argument why not to buy there! Pity really as my alter ego Thifty McTavish does like a wee bargain!
One also used to aspire to a Bentley or Range Rover before they started looking like Christmas trees and being driven by those of that ilk! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Let's not lie. All of us have a primani item in our household. Whether that me a sock, spandex, skirt jumper or pants we have all bought from there at some point lol I bet the queen has even had a gander. |
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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago
Over the rainbow, under the bridge |
"Let's not lie. All of us have a primani item in our household. Whether that me a sock, spandex, skirt jumper or pants we have all bought from there at some point lol I bet the queen has even had a gander. "
I haven't. Never even been in one. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Or buy off the peg tailor made clothes
? Tailored or off the the peg surely? I will, be accused of being a sartorial snob, but this smacks of being posted by one who will domup the bottom button of a waistcoat or wear jackets with sleeve buttons that do not undo! Really..... lol!
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Let's not lie. All of us have a primani item in our household. Whether that me a sock, spandex, skirt jumper or pants we have all bought from there at some point lol I bet the queen has even had a gander. "
I love it and nor afraid to admit i get lots from there
My daughter is an ex fashion student and said they are spot on for fashion trends |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I love it and nor afraid to admit i get lots from there
My daughter is an ex fashion student and said they are spot on for fashion trends"
All highstreet clothing retailers use the same agency for fashion trends. Primark has the added advantage of 'fast fashion' where they can turn around a product in a matter of weeks if they see something they like in another store.
I know more about the industry than I'd care to but some of it is quite interesting. |
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By *igeiaWoman
over a year ago
Bristol |
Their clothes always seem too tight across the boobs and if I go a size up they fit my boobs but are then baggy around the waist so I don't own any Primark. Shame because I saw the perfect black shirt dress with white collar and cuffs; just above the knee and everything in there last week. Alas, it was not to be.  |
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By *imwildWoman
over a year ago
around |
"Your not Irish if you haven't shopped in Penney's (primary). Look up 'you know your Irish if...'
Is Dunne's still about? Or is that the upmarket chain, the irish M&S?"
Yes Dunne's still here. Ha it's trying to be the Irish m&s but it never will. Its like on a price scale a step up from penny's. |
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Personally don't shop there because I'm too much of a fattie for their clothes however my 13 year old daughter loves it - always on trend and affordable clothes and our local primary is always tidy |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"For all those spounting about slave labour from their high horses - most things that are made in countries such as China are made from slave labour. Yep, even that iPad you are posting from."
We never knowingly buy the products of slave labour... so no... an iPad free house here |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"For all those spounting about slave labour from their high horses - most things that are made in countries such as China are made from slave labour. Yep, even that iPad you are posting from.
We never knowingly buy the products of slave labour... so no... an iPad free house here "
That was just an example, reality is pretty much everything is. You don't have to look far for the information.
Now you know. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"For all those spounting about slave labour from their high horses - most things that are made in countries such as China are made from slave labour. Yep, even that iPad you are posting from.
We never knowingly buy the products of slave labour... so no... an iPad free house here
That was just an example, reality is pretty much everything is. You don't have to look far for the information.
Now you know."
We never knowingly buy the products of slave labour... so no... an everything free house here |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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At least they pass on the savings from the slave labour, not like other companies who whack massive mark ups on their products.
I'd love a world where everyone got a fair wages, but unfortunately we don't have one. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"For all those spounting about slave labour from their high horses - most things that are made in countries such as China are made from slave labour. Yep, even that iPad you are posting from.
We never knowingly buy the products of slave labour... so no... an iPad free house here
That was just an example, reality is pretty much everything is. You don't have to look far for the information.
Now you know."
Oh and btw it's not an all or nothing issue... one less item purchased is a step in the right direction. Your ethics are whack dude... but if it helps you sleep at night after getting 99p off your latest pair of socks... I guess the slaves will have to keep on making em for you |
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"Rarely now the one in Brum is like a fucking free for all....and now they have bought a whole shopping centre to create the biggest primark in Europe....oh fucking joy "
They building a massive new Primark in Walsall aswel Cheeky. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Clothes are going up in price so the need to crack the whip some more n pay them money grabbing kids less"
One of these days I hope comments like that are treated with the same regard as ones which advocate rape or pedophilia. It might all be abstract to you lot of cheap clothing freaks, but somewhere else on the planet these are real people's lives and yes... real kids and real whips 
My apologies but I don't really have a lot of humour about this issue. If we all did a little bit it would send a message to these manufacturers that we want change by hitting them where it hurts i.e. their profits. But the sad truth is that the British consumer values money savings over ethics and therefore continues to fund repressive regimes and keep slavery a reality. Has it ever struck any of you lot that this very issue might be some of the reason why some people around the world hate us so much? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Rarely now the one in Brum is like a fucking free for all....and now they have bought a whole shopping centre to create the biggest primark in Europe....oh fucking joy i don't use the one in Leeds its like a jumble sale but the one in Harrogate is very well organised,staff even go round picking things up off the floor "
One on briggate is like a jumble sale. One in trinity is better they actually treat the shop well and pick things off the floor.. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Admit we all know it. Who shops there? My entire wardrobe is primani. We all know it's everyone's secret guilty sin lol ALTHOUGH it has gone more expensive ha "
x brill shop x |
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By *hortieWoman
over a year ago
Northampton |
Primark is my go-to for lingerie. I have no snobbery about it.
I'd be less pissed off having s £15 quid babydoll ripped off me than if I had spent £30+ on it elsewhere!! Means I have more to spend on a coupla coffees/pack of rubbers/beer/Burger King when we meet beforehand too |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"For all those spounting about slave labour from their high horses - most things that are made in countries such as China are made from slave labour. Yep, even that iPad you are posting from.
We never knowingly buy the products of slave labour... so no... an iPad free house here
That was just an example, reality is pretty much everything is. You don't have to look far for the information.
Now you know.
Oh and btw it's not an all or nothing issue... one less item purchased is a step in the right direction. Your ethics are whack dude... but if it helps you sleep at night after getting 99p off your latest pair of socks... I guess the slaves will have to keep on making em for you "
When the only thing that eclipses someones extreme arrogance is ignorance, I tend not to listen to their opinion. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I buy from all different place, asda, tesco, store twenty one, primark, new look (sale rail) and matalan. unfortunately I don't have the income to be fussy about where I shop. the stuff I get lasts and that's all that matter. I also go to charity shops for some of mine and my daughters stuff just as good and really cheap plus giving to charity x  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Clothes are going up in price so the need to crack the whip some more n pay them money grabbing kids less
One of these days I hope comments like that are treated with the same regard as ones which advocate rape or pedophilia. It might all be abstract to you lot of cheap clothing freaks, but somewhere else on the planet these are real people's lives and yes... real kids and real whips
My apologies but I don't really have a lot of humour about this issue. If we all did a little bit it would send a message to these manufacturers that we want change by hitting them where it hurts i.e. their profits. But the sad truth is that the British consumer values money savings over ethics and therefore continues to fund repressive regimes and keep slavery a reality. Has it ever struck any of you lot that this very issue might be some of the reason why some people around the world hate us so much? "
I accept your opinion but why feel the need to say cheap clothing freaks? some people like me don't have the choice. I have to shop in the cheaper places. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I buy from all different place, asda, tesco, store twenty one, primark, new look (sale rail) and matalan. unfortunately I don't have the income to be fussy about where I shop. the stuff I get lasts and that's all that matter. I also go to charity shops for some of mine and my daughters stuff just as good and really cheap plus giving to charity x "
this is me totally - especially the new look sale rail |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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thank god that someone gets it was starting to think I maybe too bargain hunting for this site then! its funny anything I've got that was paid full price it was bought for me or my daughter. even me jeans I get when its £10 off at new look lol x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It's great for girls clothes, the fashion item of the moment & accessories.
I don't buy much for myself in there as the fit isn't quite right, usually across the boobs.
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By *litterbabeWoman
over a year ago
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"The odd thing now and then.
For all those spounting about slave labour from their high horses - most things that are made in countries such as China are made from slave labour. Yep, even that iPad you are posting from.
Most (almost all) other Clothes shops are absolutely no better and you'd be a fool to think they were."
Many items from high street clothes shops are made in the same factories and just have their own brand label attached.
Primary are one of the few shops with an ethical work policy, I believe it's online somewhere.
I love shopping there. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I buy from all different place, asda, tesco, store twenty one, primark, new look (sale rail) and matalan. unfortunately I don't have the income to be fussy about where I shop. the stuff I get lasts and that's all that matter. I also go to charity shops for some of mine and my daughters stuff just as good and really cheap plus giving to charity x "
Nothing wrong with that. Im a very thrifty shopper. If there is a bargin to be had im there. My daughter teams high designer wear with high street stuff. You would be suprised how many celebs shop in places like these. Iv often gone into the primark on oxford street and believe it or not oftern seen a celeb or two in there shopping for bargains. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Clothes are going up in price so the need to crack the whip some more n pay them money grabbing kids less
One of these days I hope comments like that are treated with the same regard as ones which advocate rape or pedophilia. It might all be abstract to you lot of cheap clothing freaks, but somewhere else on the planet these are real people's lives and yes... real kids and real whips
My apologies but I don't really have a lot of humour about this issue. If we all did a little bit it would send a message to these manufacturers that we want change by hitting them where it hurts i.e. their profits. But the sad truth is that the British consumer values money savings over ethics and therefore continues to fund repressive regimes and keep slavery a reality. Has it ever struck any of you lot that this very issue might be some of the reason why some people around the world hate us so much? "
Please pull your head out the sand and do a little research before spouting utter tripe,
There shall be no recruitment of child labour.
5.2 Companies shall develop or participate in and contribute to policies and programmes
which provide for the transition of any child found to be performing child labour to enable her or him to attend and remain in quality education until no longer a child; "child" and "child labour" being defined in the appendices.
5.3 Children and young persons under 18 shall not be employed at night or in hazardous conditions.
5.4 These policies and procedures shall conform to the provisions of the relevant ILO standards.
6. LIVING WAGES ARE PAID
6.1 Wages and benefits paid for a standard working week meet, at a minimum, national legal standards or industry benchmark standards, whichever is higher. In any event wages should always be enough to meet basic needs and to provide some discretionary income.
6.2 All workers shall be provided with written and understandable Information about their employment conditions in respect to wages before they enter employment and about the particulars of their wages for the pay period concerned each time that they are paid.
6.3 Deductions from wages as a disciplinary measure shall not be permitted nor shall any deductions from wages not provided for by national law be permitted without the _xpress permission of the worker concerned. All disciplinary measures should be recorded.
7. WORKING HOURS ARE NOT EXCESSIVE
7.1 Working hours comply with national laws and benchmark industry standards, whichever affords greater protection.
7.2 Workers shall not be required to work in excess of 48 hours per week and shall be provided with at least one day off for every 7 days period on average.
7.3 Overtime must be on a voluntary basis, shall not exceed 12 hours a week, shall not be demanded on a regular basis and shall always be compensated at a premium rate.
So you say you won't shop in primark because of its slave labour ?
You say every step counts so surely by buying from a stor with a good ethics policy would help not hinder ? |
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I'm glad to say I don't shop there, luckily they haven't entered the Italian market. However, the 'fast fashion' trend, with shops like Zara and H&M May pave the way.
I must admit though, when I was in Birmingham I went in to people watch, it was like being at West Midland's Safari park, I even saw someone stealing...from Primark, c'mon! |
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"I'm glad to say I don't shop there, luckily they haven't entered the Italian market. However, the 'fast fashion' trend, with shops like Zara and H&M May pave the way.
I must admit though, when I was in Birmingham I went in to people watch, it was like being at West Midland's Safari park, I even saw someone stealing...from Primark, c'mon! "
I am up and down Oxford street all day long and there is always a police van outside the marble arch branch. I've seen more people being led out of this shop cuffed than any other shop in the west end. |
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"I'm glad to say I don't shop there, luckily they haven't entered the Italian market. However, the 'fast fashion' trend, with shops like Zara and H&M May pave the way.
I must admit though, when I was in Birmingham I went in to people watch, it was like being at West Midland's Safari park, I even saw someone stealing...from Primark, c'mon!
I am up and down Oxford street all day long and there is always a police van outside the marble arch branch. I've seen more people being led out of this shop cuffed than any other shop in the west end. "
I can imagine! If you're going to risk getting caught, surely it's better for something a little nicer. I'm thinking a Brioni suit... criminals nowadays with no taste  |
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My favourite best fitting jeans are from Primark. It is great for kids clothes although they tend to shrink in the wash. I dont go in often its hard to get round with a pushchair.
My local one is best to go in first thing before it looks like a jumble sale |
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By *efreeMan
over a year ago
North Staffs |
"We never knowingly buy the products of slave labour... so no... a primark free house here "
Where do you think every other clothing retailer has their goods made?
Yep the same factories! |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"I'm glad to say I don't shop there, luckily they haven't entered the Italian market. However, the 'fast fashion' trend, with shops like Zara and H&M May pave the way.
I must admit though, when I was in Birmingham I went in to people watch, it was like being at West Midland's Safari park, I even saw someone stealing...from Primark, c'mon!
I am up and down Oxford street all day long and there is always a police van outside the marble arch branch. I've seen more people being led out of this shop cuffed than any other shop in the west end.
I can imagine! If you're going to risk getting caught, surely it's better for something a little nicer. I'm thinking a Brioni suit... criminals nowadays with no taste "
It's shocking, isn't it? |
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"I'm glad to say I don't shop there, luckily they haven't entered the Italian market. However, the 'fast fashion' trend, with shops like Zara and H&M May pave the way.
I must admit though, when I was in Birmingham I went in to people watch, it was like being at West Midland's Safari park, I even saw someone stealing...from Primark, c'mon!
I am up and down Oxford street all day long and there is always a police van outside the marble arch branch. I've seen more people being led out of this shop cuffed than any other shop in the west end.
I can imagine! If you're going to risk getting caught, surely it's better for something a little nicer. I'm thinking a Brioni suit... criminals nowadays with no taste
It's shocking, isn't it?"
It is. Really. But I spoke too soon. It's just been announced in the Huffington Post that they are due to open in Milan and Rome. What's the world coming too! |
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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago
Over the rainbow, under the bridge |
"I buy from all different place, asda, tesco, store twenty one, primark, new look (sale rail) and matalan. unfortunately I don't have the income to be fussy about where I shop. the stuff I get lasts and that's all that matter. I also go to charity shops for some of mine and my daughters stuff just as good and really cheap plus giving to charity x
Yeah me too, we aren't all snobs on here. "
Had some great deals from charity shops. My daughter swears by them. |
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"It provides cheep clothes that are made by people under dubious conditions but in the UK we benefit. I have bought from there though in the past."
& the same goes for designer labels, they pay peanuts to the sweatshop workers but make a phenomenal profit here!! |
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"i love primark, they have better fashion sense in most other places like new look, river island, top shop etc! But they never have my size in bra's -.-
I'll be your personal shopper ill get you the right fit within 5 mins
lmfao!! yeah then tell the shop assistants to find my size! lol
Try 10 in the same size you might find one that fits lol
haha! I've been told I'm a 36DD, tried 3 on in peacocks, too small, looked at the 36E bra's in primark, looked fooking huge!! so dunno where the fook to begin! might just go get myself measured again -.-
If you go up in the back you need to go down in the cup to get the fit.
Thank you! Off to m&s tomorrow to get measured again haha!"
Got measured today, I'm a 32 G |
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I just wanted to say, in case some people got the wrong end of the stick, that my wife and I currently shop for clothes mainly in charity shops. If we can't find anything funky enough, we alter things to add something quirky to them. So we're not being snooty in our views of Primark... it is just an issue of personal ethics
Thanks to the people who alerted me to Primark's ethical policy. However, our problems with cheap commodities run deeper than a specific company or it's policy. If you find yourself looking at a product and wondering how the heck they managed to make it so cheaply... the answer will almost invariably be slavery of some form or another.... even if it's just economic slavery.
Of course it is impossible to live in the West and not buy products that are only affordable to us because of the inequalities of wealth and poverty that are carefully manufactured and manipulated by the West and it's big businesses. But it is possible to try, every now and then. Whether it's boycotting Apartheid regimes or making sure you buy 'fair trade' and spend that little extra.
In general if it's new and it looks too cheap to be true... don't buy it... it's probably got blood on it
As you might guess... we don't shop at Poundland either lol |
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