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hfree
06/12/09

In reply to Vogue's Eco Economics
This doesn't bug me because the last page of this magazine is always used to show off some rediculously priced item. This is no worse than showing a pair of shoes for the same price (or higher). I always think of the last page as a bit of Vogue satire. In fact, if A Dubs want that $25,000 sparkly dress so bad, she should put it on the last page and not feel bad about it.
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katie.scarlett.o'hara
06/12/09

In reply to Vogue's Eco Economics
Also? Their new "Steal of the Month" thing? It's one page where each item is less than $500. Really, what a bargain.
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SomeAuthorGirl
06/12/09

In reply to Vogue's Eco Economics
I was only just saying to myself how useful an unwieldy, decorative mini steamer trunk would be. And lo! this one is detatchable, which makes it so easy to lug around! Where is my checkbook?!
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vamusical
06/12/09

In reply to Vogue's Eco Economics
I want to know how much waste is produced creating "green" products. Hey consumers, wanna be eco-friendly? Reuse something you already own. The carbon footprint will be ZERO!
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kapoosta
06/12/09

@vamusical: Yup. In many cases, it's actually better for the environment if you just throw something away rather than recycling it because of all the energy it takes to go through the recycling process. Recycling =/= reusing.
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nessalicious
06/12/09

In reply to Vogue's Eco Economics
You know what this kind of shit pisses me off so bad. I ride a bike and it's one of the few things I'm evangelical about.

It is a cost effective solution to spending almost £100 on public transport a month to get to work and it's making my body healthier. However bikes like this mean that 'normal' bike manufacturers think it's ok to charge £250+ for a basic bike. It took MONTHS to find something that wasn't made entirely of rusty tin to ride to work on, and what I bought has had to have around £80 spent on it in repairs in the last few months, not to mention the 7 punctures I've had to fix.

If people want us to stop using cars and public transport they should stop encouraging ridiculous things like stupid ugly Fendi bikes and baskets and build proper safe non-pot hole filled cycle lanes while they're at it. And get cab drivers and bus drivers to not drive insanely and shout at me.

/end rant
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gangey
06/12/09

In reply to Vogue's Eco Economics
Ugh. If I'm spending nearly six grand on bikes I'll take a top of the line full suspension mountain bike AND a top of the line ultralight roadbike, please.
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slowpoke.r
06/12/09

@gangey: Where do you live that you could get two top-of-the-line bikes for under 6K? My decent Italian road bike and decent Trek mt. bike cost about 4K combined, and both frames were used and my partner is a pro who gets deep discounts on all components.

Maybe our definitions of top of the line are different, though.
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gangey
06/12/09

@slowpoke.r: I live in a tiny podunk town in Utah, and the best bikes at our local bike shop run around $2500-$3000. I know that super fancy ones cost way more, but in my world a $3000 bike is crazy nice. My hardtail was $500 and does the job great (though I'm an intermediate mtn biker at best).

But yeah, you are right. Bikes can get way more expensive than that!
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SpasticFurchild
06/12/09

In reply to Vogue's Eco Economics
I want to know how much Cameron's outfit costs.
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Dodai
06/12/09

@SpasticFurchild: blouse $695, Stella McCartney. Pants, $240; bracelets, $160 each; cow leather belt $235.
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lucystrawberry: Tier 2 is the new black
06/12/09

In reply to Vogue's Eco Economics
Whatever. I want Vogue to feature things I will never be able to afford. It's fantasy. I like looking at pretty things.
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morninggloria
06/12/09

In reply to Vogue's Eco Economics
That bike comes with an attached treasure chest. It must be for pirates only.
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BrutallyHonestBabes (aka Mrs. Sarah.of.a.Lesser.Hobbit)
06/12/09

@morninggloria: Yeah, but cycling with an eye patch and peg leg can lead to some bad collisions, yar.
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morninggloria
06/12/09

@BrutallyHonestBabes (aka Mrs. Sarah.of.a.Lesser.Hobbit): You must need to buy a special pedal for a peg leg. And a hook adaptable handlebar.

Those extras is where they really pillage ye.
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kapoosta
06/12/09

In reply to Vogue's Eco Economics
Who has $5,900 to risk buying something that is so easy to steal?
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morninggloria
06/12/09

@kapoosta: That's exactly why I refused to spend more than $100 on my bike.

I also got a word bike lock and made "TURD" the combination. Anyone clever and hilarious enough to guess that "TURD" is my combo deserves a new bike for free. Here, take mine.
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KittyKittyCat
06/12/09

@kapoosta: I personally keep my $1300 bike inside at all times. Plus it is insured. People who are serious about their bikes don't leave them out in the elements.
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slowpoke.r
06/12/09

@kapoosta: Serious cyclists. Road bikes can cost tens of thousands of dollars when you include wheels, components, etc. Though I doubt a serious cyclist would be interested in buying that particular bike.
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kapoosta
06/12/09

@slowpoke.r: Exactly. What would you be doing with a beautiful pirate chest bike as a serious cyclist? @morninggloria: hmmm...good to know. Where do you live?
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morninggloria
06/12/09

@kapoosta: Your mom's house.
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slowpoke.r
06/12/09

@kapoosta: It's like when Design Within Reach came out with a skateboard. The deck had some super special graphics by some designer (which would end up covered anyway) and the thing cost like $600. So silly; who is the target audience for this stuff???
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kapoosta
06/12/09

@slowpoke.r: I see things like this as sculptures. They are beautiful, unusable, and rich people can afford them. Often, shoes fall into this category as well.
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chancentrate
06/12/09

In reply to Vogue's Eco Economics
Not gonna lie though, that 'basket' is sick. I would LOVE that on my bike. Even though I imagine it ways about 10 pounds meaning my already heavy cruiser would become practically immobile...But it would look great!
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bangers
06/12/09

@chancentrate: exactly what i was thinking! my little wirey basket already weighs my cruiser down about ten pounds...that basket would tip me over, i image. though it is beautiful.
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andBegorrah
06/12/09

In reply to Vogue's Eco Economics
That's okay. Fat-bottomed girls want nothing to do with Vogue either.
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hkcd
02/26/09

In reply to Lucky Editor Ponders Purchase Of $225 Sweat Shorts
Oh wow. Well, if you scroll down in the comment on the Lucky site, the editor thanks everyone for their opinions and agrees the price is crazy. If you REALLY want to be amazed, go to the website where the shorts are shown. I find this similarly insulting: http://forwardforward.com/fwd/DisplayProduct.jsp?d=F&s=B&c=Alex+and+Chloe&product=AAND-WA22

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CrankyOldBroad
02/26/09

In reply to Lucky Editor Ponders Purchase Of $225 Sweat Shorts
Does this mean that I am actually 'trendy' even tho I don't wear them outside? Cuz dayam, I been wearing those cut off babies for ages now.
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Sputnik_Sweetheart
02/26/09

In reply to Lucky Editor Ponders Purchase Of $225 Sweat Shorts
...Are they made of gold?
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