RETAGGING: The Latest Craze in Menswear

The collar of the shirt was damaged because of Retagging

COLOURS label was simple impossible to remove

Photos courtesy of reader 

Special thanks to graphic artist:  MIKO LEE 

After the Puey Quinones incident, more clients who were victims of RETAGGING have been sharing their stores.  One reader sent me photos of her son's polo and pants.  She requested me not to reveal her identity.  Let us respect that. From the photos, it is noticeable that the collar was damaged because of retagging.  It was impossible to remove the COLOURS branding from the pants so the designer simply attached her tag in the middle.

It seems like male clients are more prone to this malpractice.  Retagging is a crime because we have laws on intellectual property (Republic Act 8293).  What puzzles me is that if this designer feels that it is a waste of  time to create the polo and pants from scratch, why can't she be honest?  She should have advised the client to go to the malls instead.  Filipinos are lucky to have many malls that sell reasonably priced good quality garments.  Go shopping instead!

My advice:  To the brides to be, I suggest you buy the ensembles of the male entourage members from the malls if your designer is too busy with the gowns of the ladies.  Just send them to the alteration center if minor changes are needed. This will spare you from all the drama.  

And now for the much awaited question.  Who is this female designer?

Clue:  This female designer has a long name...

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