Political considerations aside, I have come to the conclusion through experience as a consumer that some "name" brands
do give value for money in the long run due to the quality of the manufacture.
At this moment, I am wearing a Ben Sherman shirt (sale bargain), fake Levi 501's and genuine Caterpiller boots (haggled and got 10% off). Do I feel any more or less spiritual? I have really no idea, what I can tell you is that I feel comfortable, cozy and well clad. In my experience, when basic bodily needs are taken care of, you are better able to think deep thoughts.
But then again, I was never going to be an ascetic philosopher type
