"I am totally confused by the whole must-have Marc Jacobs handbag mania. Do people in our feeble 2008 economy still actually obsess over these things? Uh-huh, yup." - the New York Times, on the Marc by Marc store in Provincetown, Massachusetts.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 3:52pm
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posted by hipstersdontlie
Jul 22, 2008 8:35PM
i loved the article because it made fun of the ptown scene. maybe you have to be male and gay to get it?
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posted by guest
Jul 22, 2008 9:27PM
The article was ok but I think it missed the point of P-town. Now days it is more a town that is gay-friendly rather than the kind of place that you have to be gay to enjoy. But it is beautiful and fun and I love it. I think the store fits in fine, although I wonder if they're prepared to deal with no business for approximately 9 months out of the year, as I don't think the locals will be shopping there too much! Although if they need a lipstick pen or something they'll know where to go.
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posted by guest
Jul 23, 2008 1:08PM
im in the chicago suburbs and my brother just graduated, and has since got a job as a financial analyst making bank. so idk where "it's being felt in Chicago" comes from. maybe they just have shitty jobs? i mean we're in the era that you need a job that has to do with business, or you dont get a job. if you get a marketing/finance job, you are going to find somewhere to work, but if not, no shit you wont get a job. so maybe you should change your major, or search harder. might sound cruel, but the truth hurts.
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posted by guest
Jul 23, 2008 1:53PM
Guest numero 10:
Since we're talking about how "the truth hurts," let me point out that you obviously were not an English major. Your sentence splices are painful. The grammar contained within your post is nearly as bad as your sentence structure. Every person has their strong point... while I am passionate about economics and finance, I know my limits and am throroughly aware there is no way I could pass the required courses to gain a degree in finance. Nor do I want to plant myself in front of a desk and deal with money all day. I am glad your brother has found a job "making bank." Some of us are less concerned with blatant materialism and more interested in doing something we enjoy.
-- in defense of guest4.
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posted by guest
Jul 24, 2008 10:54AM
To respond to Guest 9: I've lived in Ptown all my life, and I LOVE the Marc store. Locals do shop there, and it's not just a gay male thing either - as a straight woman I can attest to that. I love that Marc has brought some style to Ptown - it's been pretty much completely devoid of any fabulous boutiques for way too long.
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posted by guest
Jul 24, 2008 11:45AM
Dear Guest number 10,
Who are you? "It's" being felt everywhere. And seen everywhere. Have you not noticed the rising price of gas? Have you been reading/watching any news at all? Heard of the "housing bubble?" I am guessing you are in high school, since you are so completely unaware of the troubles the majority of the nation is facing. You and your brother may be lucky enough (or rich enough) to avoid the pain of the failing economy, but that doesn't mean it is not "being felt" in your area.
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posted by kenya
Jul 24, 2008 12:21PM
i have a suspicion the new york economy will weaken after bonus season this year. do not despair, we will overcome our current economic woes and be a much stronger nation in 2-4 years under the right leadership. in the meantime, try to cut unnecessary spending and help each other out when possible. a little morale boost goes a long way. and dont forget will power and hard work will get you where you want to be. people trying to make a quick buck come and go but those who are persistant and dont lose their integrity will succeed over time in any climate.
posted by FashionIntelligentsia
Jul 22, 2008 4:02PM
I don't know when this happened, BUT I am LOVING the numbered comments!