Why are some fashion brands so expensive?

"Luxury T-shirts can cost more because they have detailed and expensive trimmings and generally a luxury brand name has a reputation. But what's not true is the price you pay. Yes, it does cost more to make, but it doesn't need to cost 6-8 times more. read more

In addition to what's already been posted, many fashion brands are expensive because of the quality. Hermes, for example, makes handbags that can sell for up to 6 figures, but they're made by a single craftsman, but hand, using old-world construction methods and THE top quality of material. read more

Designer brands repeatedly going on sale may eventually be forced to artificially inflate prices to counter the margin pressure,' explained Matthew Walker, Creatures of the Wind chief executive, and former president of The Row. While some luxury brands, like Hermes and Louis Vuitton, do not discount, many do. read more