Timoric Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 (edited) - Edited July 8, 2019 by Timoric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Some buildings don't age that well, the 75 story JP Morgan Chase tower looks much worse than the 71 story tower Wells Fargo in for more examples. I couldn't disagree more 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 isn't it about the overall quality of the exterior construction materials? just guessing.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeezy Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 (edited) Has any new retail been announced for ROD?http://vmsd.com/content/etro-expanding-usThough OliverMcMillan remains mum on retail signings, ROD is likely where Etro will be opening. Edited October 20, 2014 by Yeezy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 etro is expanding to houston... oh god yes! i love the boutique in the mall of the emirates, dubai. great place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRichardson Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 etro is expanding to houston...oh god yes!i love the boutique in the mall of the emirates, dubai. great place! http://www.etro.com/en_us/man/autumn-winter-14-15/jackets.html BLAZERUSD 1,970 God yes? More like god damn. Commence hate posts/flaming now, I don't really care. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Paying for 1 piece of quality clothing is much better than paying a small price multiple times for a cheap product. I'd rather have a smaller but much nicer quality (therefore price) wardrobe than anything made by Aeropostale or American Eagle. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Paying for 1 piece of quality clothing is much better than paying a small price multiple times for a cheap product. I'd rather have a smaller but much nicer quality (therefore price) wardrobe than anything made by Aeropostale or American Eagle. Amen! It's about Quality over Quantity. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 (edited) http://www.etro.com/en_us/man/autumn-winter-14-15/jackets.html God yes? More like god damn. Commence hate posts/flaming now, I don't really care.no way mike! no flaming hate post here... not all products within the ETRO boutique's are that expensive. although, quite a few are. it is just a very cool store concept. they have been around for decades... somewhat akin to gucci. however, i cannot wait to experience them here in houston. it's going to be cool... if i might add, i honestly don't know exactly how anyone is going to be able to keep me away from all the shops at ROD. does anyone know... Edited October 20, 2014 by monarch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 (edited) nm Edited October 20, 2014 by monarch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I hope it gets an Express. I love clothes from them! I could buy out the whole store if I had the money >.> 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Paying for 1 piece of quality clothing is much better than paying a small price multiple times for a cheap product. I'd rather have a smaller but much nicer quality (therefore price) wardrobe than anything made by Aeropostale or American Eagle. Yes, that is my philosophy with everything. Same can be applied: build 1 nice building than 2 cheap ones I hope it gets an Express. I love clothes from them! I could buy out the whole store if I had the money >.> I'm sorry, but I can't tell if this is sarcasm. Hoping it is... Either way, I can bet that ROD will not get an Express. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Yeah Express has some decent stuff but is kinda norm-core Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Paying for 1 piece of quality clothing is much better than paying a small price multiple times for a cheap product. I'd rather have a smaller but much nicer quality (therefore price) wardrobe than anything made by Aeropostale or American Eagle.Amen brother. I got a closet full of Gucci, Burberry, Tom Ford, Versace, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 no way mike! no flaming hate post here... not all products within the ETRO boutique's are that expensive. although, quite a few are. it is just a very cool store concept. they have been around for decades... somewhat akin to gucci. however, i cannot wait to experience them here in houston. it's going to be cool... if i might add, i honestly don't know exactly how anyone is going to be able to keep me away from all the shops at ROD. does anyone know...Monarch, if you dont mind me asking, how much is Fluor Daniels paying a Senior Operations guy per year, ballpark? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Amen brother. I got a closet full of Gucci, Burberry, Tom Ford, Versace, etc... With a job like urs I wouldn't doubt it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 (edited) Monarch, if you dont mind me asking, how much is Fluor Daniels paying a Senior Operations guy per year, ballpark?aaaahhh, but you must keep in mind my good pal... that whenever i venture into a (zone of special danger) such as the THEATER OF AFGHANISTAN vs IRAQ vs whereever our great DOD needs us to manage our troops... there is always a CONSIDERABLE salary markup. now keep in mind, that i have been performing these great middle eastern tasks for quite a few years.... get the financial picture now $$$$$$.... how do you think that i am able to practically live / play in dubai, uae? not to mention, constantly lodge at some of the most magnificent hotels upon this universe.... hard work abroad, does in indeed have it's benefits.... oh, and pretty soon, i shall be headed back for more. Edited October 21, 2014 by monarch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Amen brother. I got a closet full of Gucci, Burberry, Tom Ford, Versace, etc...howard, you probably will not believe this... however, usually, when i am vacationing in dubai, i normally lodge at either the KEMPINSKI HOTEL (mall of the emirates) or THE ADDRESS HOTEL (dubai mall uae), anyway, whenever i decide to venture forth out of my hotel room to go shopping inside the mall... i am pretty much very well dressed (white tailored shorts, cool white valentino, gucci, ferragamo polo, ivy newsboy cap, leather gucci loafers, leather backpack... the works. i am completely attired to shop at some of the foremost stores / boutique's in the world. however, when it comes to the TOM FORD store at either mall... this particular store is so very intimidating... that i always feel completely underdressed. therefore, to date, no matter how many times i have stood right outside of it's front door... i have never shopped at a TOM FORD boutique. the store always looks as though, you have to knock on the front door for them to permit you inside their boutique via butler. TOM FORD, has got to be one of the most intimidating boutiques that i have ever experienced... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 aaaahhh, but you must keep in mind my good pal... that whenever i venture into a (zone of special danger) such as the THEATER OF AFGHANISTAN vs IRAQ vs whereever our great DOD needs us to manage our troops... there is always a CONSIDERABLE salary markup. now keep in mind, that i have been performing these great middle eastern tasks for quite a few years.... get the financial picture now $$$$$$....how do you think that i am able to practically live / play in dubai, uae? not to mention, constantly lodge at some of the most magnificent hotels upon this universe.... hard work abroad, does in indeed have it's benefits.... oh, and pretty soon, i shall be headed back for more.Isnt all money made overseas untaxable in the US, up to a certain amount?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Isnt all money made overseas untaxable in the US, up to a certain amount??i am not certain regarding "all" money. for i am sure there shall be guidelines / criteria depending upon how one goes about performing their trade etc.. however, upon my line of business, any sum over $95,000.00 is indeed taxable to some degree. also, should one come home to the states to visit for more than 30x days... they shall indeed be taxed. this is why i stay away and relax where ever i am. i am single. therefore, i don't have people bothering me.... period. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRichardson Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Yes, that is my philosophy with everything. Same can be applied: build 1 nice building than 2 cheap ones (philosophy being defined as quality over quantity) I agree in regards to quality over quantity. For example, I usually buy top of the line Mac computers that last 2x or 3x longer than cheap PCs. I only recently retired the Power Mac G5 computer that I bought in August 2004 - but I plan to drive it up to my mom's house this weekend, and upgrade her from an even older Power Mac G4. Hopefully she can get another year of use out of the G5. What is the definition of quality for clothes, however? Is the fabric on a more expensive garment actually of better quality? Is it more durable than a cheaper garment? Surely a large amount of the cash put towards the purchase of name-brand "fashionable" type garments, goes towards costs such as marketing, which have no bearing on the build quality of the actual product, and in fact marketing serves to influence customers to potentially disregard practical benchmarks such as quality and durability in favor of more superficial benchmarks such as brand and fashion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 (edited) (philosophy being defined as quality over quantity) I agree in regards to quality over quantity. For example, I usually buy top of the line Mac computers that last 2x or 3x longer than cheap PCs. I only recently retired the Power Mac G5 computer that I bought in August 2004 - but I plan to drive it up to my mom's house this weekend, and upgrade her from an even older Power Mac G4. Hopefully she can get another year of use out of the G5. What is the definition of quality for clothes, however? Is the fabric on a more expensive garment actually of better quality? Is it more durable than a cheaper garment? Surely a large amount of the cash put towards the purchase of name-brand "fashionable" type garments, goes towards costs such as marketing, which have no bearing on the build quality of the actual product, and in fact marketing serves to influence customers to potentially disregard practical benchmarks such as quality and durability in favor of more superficial benchmarks such as brand and fashion. People often think that the price is simply marked higher because of the brand when, lets not be naive though, it does play a part, but not that much if at all. A brand gets more recognition because it's simply a higher quality product because it uses higher quality stuff. I mean Walmart is a pretty BIG brand, but you don't see it affect prices....actually you associate that brand with the products being cheaply priced! For garments it really does depend on the fabric that its made of and where it was made (meaning labor). All that I'm talking about btw is materials and products and not about the actual business and the market which is way out of my realm. A shirt that's made of silk and made in america is going to fetch a big cost while a shirt made of cotton from Bangladesh will fetch an extremely low price. Those are extremes on the spectrum ofc but it shows the many variations fashion can take. Better materials, even though they are expensive, mean that it will last longer which also means that the asking price will be a bit higher. Edited October 21, 2014 by Luminare 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTOWN LIVE Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Listen, swtsig is no doubt our best insider but I don't see why htownlive can't be telling the truth. Sounds legit to me.Some people here sure do like to try and scare away new insiders without giving them a chance. HAIF would have more if others weren't chased off. Best Hotels in Texas & the Southwest: Readers' Choice Awards 2014http://www.cntraveler.com/readers-choice-awards/2014/united-states/best-hotels-in-texas-and-the-southwest-readers-choice-awards-2014 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Best Hotels in Texas & the Southwest: Readers' Choice Awards 2014http://www.cntraveler.com/readers-choice-awards/2014/united-states/best-hotels-in-texas-and-the-southwest-readers-choice-awards-2014point well taken. thanks for sharing the insight. wait until they get a whiff of the new JW MARRIOTT downtown houston... this hotel is splendid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmellyHoustonian Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I'm just going to say I find it hard to believe someone's credentials when they come blasting them all over the place....so if you come on the internet and say you're part of Parker's inner circle, I am hesitant to believe you, mostly because if you were found out, you would be shitcanned in like five seconds for being a leak (politicians love those). The other people on this forum, are understated, come with information, but don't really let us know how they come by it, but we get the impression from their scope of knowledge that they are in the development or commercial real estate industry. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I missed something...what does this prove? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 People often think that the price is simply marked higher because of the brand when, lets not be naive though, it does play a part, but not that much if at all. A brand gets more recognition because it's simply a higher quality product because it uses higher quality stuff. I mean Walmart is a pretty BIG brand, but you don't see it affect prices....actually you associate that brand with the products being cheaply priced! For garments it really does depend on the fabric that its made of and where it was made (meaning labor). All that I'm talking about btw is materials and products and not about the actual business and the market which is way out of my realm. A shirt that's made of silk and made in america is going to fetch a big cost while a shirt made of cotton from Bangladesh will fetch an extremely low price. Those are extremes on the spectrum ofc but it shows the many variations fashion can take. Better materials, even though they are expensive, mean that it will last longer which also means that the asking price will be a bit higher.Exactly. For those of us who care about better clothing and fashion, at least for me, name brand does mean a lot. If I associate that brand with high quality products designed by well-known designers, then I'm going to buy it and proudly wear it/show it off. For me, fashion is a statement about myself I like to maintain and uphold. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Exactly. For those of us who care about better clothing and fashion, at least for me, name brand does mean a lot. If I associate that brand with high quality products designed by well-known designers, then I'm going to buy it and proudly wear it/show it off. For me, fashion is a statement about myself I like to maintain and uphold. Yawn... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxtethogrady Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I want to see a Harrod's. Especially if it's the first Harrod's in Texas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Yawn... Haters gonna hate 8) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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