Why Your Designer Clothes Cost $6 to Make And $180 to Buy 12 Brands Ranked

A $100 shirt can cost as little as $6 to make. So where does the other $94 go? In this video, we rank 12 men's fashion brands — from the worst offenders charging you a logo tax, to the 5 brands where your money actually goes into the garment. We break down real manufacturing costs, markup ratios, and the corporate structures behind brands like Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Armani Exchange, Michael Kors, and DKNY — then show you the brands doing it right: Uniqlo, Charles Tyrwhitt, Gustin, Proper Cloth, and Suitsupply. After watching this, you'll never look at a price tag the same way. The $6 shirt #12 Tommy Hilfiger #11 Ralph Lauren #10 Calvin Klein (the most egregious example) #9 Armani Exchange #8 Michael Kors #7 DKNY The pivot: brands that respect your money #5 Uniqlo #4 Charles Tyrwhitt #3 Gustin #2 Proper Cloth #1 Suitsupply 🔔 Subscribe for more men's fashion intelligence every week. #MensFashion #FashionBrands #BrandMarkup #SmartShopping #MensStyle #FashionExposed #WearWise