so if your wife really wanted you to buy her some brand name thing, you'd wouldn't?
woot! i have an excuse!
well, the thing is, when ppl think "brand name," in this context, they automatically think something showy and obvious like an LV bag. like i said before, most "rich" ppl or fashionable ppl don't buy those or don't make a point of showing it off. most expensive handbags look very .... i wouldn't say normal, ... but elegant and not so obvious. i guess it's like someone buying a white volvo vs a bright red z4.