11/25 Designer Labels

DIALOG>> It looks like a designer label.

It looks like a designer label.

I've been saving up for this for months!
* save up for: ~을 위해 저축하다.

That must've cost you an arm and a leg!
* cost an arm and a leg: 많은 돈이 들다.

I don't know how people buy those things. I can't afford them.


RESPONSE>> Talk about designer labels.

Many people wish to own products from designer labels.
* designer labels (goods): 명품
ex> What's your favorite designer label brand?

The prices for luxury goods can run very steep.
* run steep: 상당히 높게 올라가다.
ex> Antique furniture prices tend to run very steep.

The most popular goods are handbags, clothes, cosmetics, and accessories.

The prices for high-end purses, jewelry, or watches can go much higher than that.
* high-end: 고급의, 고가의
ex> We can't afford to buy high-end products right now.

This is why many look for cheaper options.

One option is to purchase designer labels at duty free shops.
ex> I always shop at duty free shops before going on trips.

This will cut out the taxes.
* cut out: ~을 잘라내다.

Some people buy fake copies, but those products are illegal.
* fake copies: 짝퉁, 모조품
ex> That's fake copy of a designer bag.

Some people just want to show off their designer goods even if they are fake.
* show off: 자랑하다, 뽐내다.
ex> People don't like it when you show off too much.


@ I saw you make out with some guy last night.  어젯밤에 네가 어떤 남자하고 애정행각 벌이는 거 봤어.

1. She is obsessed with designer labels.
2. We need experts in high-end marketing.
3. Is there anyone who has a fake copy of the newly-released software?
4. He always shows off his dance moves.