When was the last time you walked past a shop and stopped dead in your tracks? Was it when you saw a cheaper version of that Topshop dress that you wanted? When you saw the massive SALE sign?
The constant 'borrowing' of ideas in the High Street has led to the fashion evolving into one big incestuous mess. An example of this is the Topshop 'Geek' t-shirts; I was over the moon when I saw it in Republic for a mere £12 instead of £20 - now, imagine my disappoint when I strolled into Primark feeling rather smug after my 'bargain' purchase to see the same t-shirt for under £10! You might argue that the quality differs, but where is the uniqueness?
