Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters, and Free People are owned by the same company. They all share a modern bohemian aesthetic but are a little different to cater to each demographic. Anthropologie is for young professional who has disposable income. Urban Outfitters is the transitional brand with a mix of styles but mostly aimed to college students. Free People is the little sister of the 3 with a free spirit vibe.
I used to have pieces from Free People when it was sold through other vendors, even Delias way back when. They're simple pieces that have lasted for years. I received the catalogs for Free People and finally visited the store in person. The clothes in the catalog looked beautiful of course with the outfit styling but the pieces in the store looked like they were beginner sewing home ec projects.ush: I know the brand is known for dressing this generation's hippie but everything was so disappointing. If I'm paying $68 for a tank top (I wouldn't though.), then I want it to be perfect. It's clothing that supposed to look handmade (but ends up as poor quality), made overseas in a sweatshop, and sold at a huge markup. I know a lot of you love this brand so am I missing something obvious? I get Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters since they have some great pieces that are worth it. But with Free People I'm still balking at this $128 jumpsuit I also saw for the spring that I could easily find in a blue collar uniform catalog.
I used to have pieces from Free People when it was sold through other vendors, even Delias way back when. They're simple pieces that have lasted for years. I received the catalogs for Free People and finally visited the store in person. The clothes in the catalog looked beautiful of course with the outfit styling but the pieces in the store looked like they were beginner sewing home ec projects.ush: I know the brand is known for dressing this generation's hippie but everything was so disappointing. If I'm paying $68 for a tank top (I wouldn't though.), then I want it to be perfect. It's clothing that supposed to look handmade (but ends up as poor quality), made overseas in a sweatshop, and sold at a huge markup. I know a lot of you love this brand so am I missing something obvious? I get Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters since they have some great pieces that are worth it. But with Free People I'm still balking at this $128 jumpsuit I also saw for the spring that I could easily find in a blue collar uniform catalog.