Does anybody else get disappointed when a brand they like ends up in M&S?

[Spiracles]

M&S seems to be gobbling up everything.

Kitri, Albaray, Never Fully Dressed, Nobody's Child, Chinti and Parker...

I'm not even including Baukjen and Hush. Although obvs the next one would be ME+EM.

I find some brands I like, doing interesting stuff, then they end up on M&S 😥

It's a very mainstream brand worn by everyone that can be bought online with just a couple of clicks. There's no exclusivity.

I can't see the issue. It brings those label better exposure, it's not as if those brands are making cheaper made items for M&S like the higher end ones do for outlet villages!
If my favourite French brand started selling via M&S I'd be delighted as they no longer send here post brexit.

For M&S to sell them they already have to be large enough to support the demand with on-hand inventory. They’re not niche or boutique by a long shot at that stage.

😆 and had the gall to wear the tshirt!

I love it! There and next, aggregating brands so you don’t have to search 50 different websites. I bought the most beautiful jumper from there the other day, but Jaeger. Would never have seen it otherwise.

Agree with this. Also I think in the cases when they actually buy a brand it becomes pointless as the brand loses their identity and whatever made them unique.

Jaeger is one of the brands they’ve actually bought rather than just assort. It went into administration.

For nearly two decades they were my go to for school uniform and lighting. No comparison since.

If you want different go to a tailor and get handmade to fit you perfectly then you can have exactly what you want.

Not stuff off the peg then main loads of people are wearing it.

“I bet you can’t name three of their songs”.

Or the hoi polloi. It really is dreadful.

Just look at the part of the label that tells you where it is made (by the thousands).

Fashion is all about looking the same, whether it is clothing, false eyelashes or plucking one's eyebrows.

Are you really gatekeeping? If you have somewhere local that makes beautiful clothes why wouldn’t you want them to do well and share it with others?

I love m and s. It closed down in our town- miss it!

It’s also nice when they survive in these tough times, and they need to reach a wider audience to do that

First world probs 😂

Well, you know, most of the brands you mention are mass produced polyester eg Finery. I got some of their stuff about a decade ago, but the quality has deteriorated since then. And their designs are v boring now.

I don't understand what the problem is. M&S hasn't taken over those companies- they're just selling something for them.

Oh Spiracles darling, all those brands you mention are off-the-peg!
If you really want exclusivity you should be wearing couture!

You are being very snobby about this OP

Haha this is hilarious, am I the only person who has never heard of any of those brands?!! 😂

Me, but spent the past 20 years in Canada

Thanks for letting me know - I’ll use M&S online more now!

Bet it’s molecule no1

Yep. While they can't support independent stores for these brands, they have saved various clothing companies from administration.

There is NO way the brands you suggest and others like them will EVER be available in retail outlets in regional towns and cities. Even more so in our on-line age. So, many folks will be thanking M&S. Only downside is that in-store space is becoming a bit like Primark with hardly any room to move between racks.