Whats up with Apple Store Employees sense of fashion?

[gkarris]

I worked in computer retail in the early 90s. One Saturday, a guy came in dressed like a bum- jeans and sneakers with holes in them and was disheveled. We worked on an up system and no one ahead of me wanted to help him. I did.

He bought a bunch of software where I made a nice commission. Came back almost every weekend for more stuff for him and his kid. Turns out he was a VP of MIS for Chemical Bank (now part of Chase). I made several hundred thousand dollars in commissions over the years selling them computers, software and services.

I never judge people by their clothes.

I guess the question here is would that VP walk into a computer store with everyone tatted and hipped-out clothing and buy from there?

 

[KingCrimson]

**** the Apple Store and their hiring processes. I've been using Macs and Apple hardware since a few years after the Apple // came out. I applied for the position in Tampa and they said I wasn't qualified.

I don't care what they wear. I asked one of them how to network Windows 7 sharing and OS X sharing and they didn't know. Please. They can wear whatever they want, they look cool to me.

Couldn't you Google that yourself? I figured out how to access a Windows 7 share on my Mac Mini in 5 mins...

 

[quasinormal]

They are really encouraging their employees to be expressive and unique, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. The last employee to help me at the Apple store wore camo shorts and orange boots.

I wasn't really following when he going over AppleCare and such. Just really interested in those boots.

This is an outrage. These are apple employees selling a closed system and they wear anything they want? That sort of sartorial freedom should be restricted to salespeople selling Windows PCs. As an Apple user I shouldn't be confronted with such challenging clothing choices when I shop.

I've got a good mind to email Steve and insist that all employees are issued with Levi 501s, New Balance 992s and a Jos A. Bank black cashmere turtleneck sweater.

 

[*LTD*]

Casual, friendly, non-threatening.

Exactly the way tech should be. Exactly the way Apple wants it to be. This is the way people who sell you the tech should also be.

As within, so without. It makes perfect sense.

 

[KingCrimson]

The whole hipster vibe of Apple stores is why I tend to stay away from them. My douche-bag-o-meter always pegs when I enter there. It's like going into Abercrombie & Fitch.

So LTD - if I feel like that how does that make a relaxing atmosphere? I guarantee you older people do not like it.

 

[*LTD*]

The whole hipster vibe of Apple stores is why I tend to stay away from them. My douche-bag-o-meter always pegs when I enter there. It's like going into Abercrombie & Fitch.

So LTD - if I feel like that how does that make a relaxing atmosphere? I guarantee you older people do not like it.

And I guarantee you Apple Stores are doing blockbuster sales quarter after quarter. If you can't understand, then don't question a system that is working way beyond anyone's expectations. I can't remember the last time I went to an Apple Store that wasn't packed.

There's a reason for everything. Especially when it comes to Apple's image. They seem to know exactly what they're doing.

 

[paid4c4]

It's true there is about style of dress imaginable being worn by the Apple store staff. However it would appear to be reflective of the demographic of the customers shopping in the store. So where's the problem?
Bill

 

[Shrink]

The whole hipster vibe of Apple stores is why I tend to stay away from them. My douche-bag-o-meter always pegs when I enter there. It's like going into Abercrombie & Fitch.

So LTD - if I feel like that how does that make a relaxing atmosphere? I guarantee you older people do not like it.

I am an older person (scary old). As other posters have said - all I care about is that the person helping me is knowledgeable and courteous. I could care less how they dress.

Not all of us old folks are closed- minded, judgmental snobs.

 

[johndallas999]

The whole hipster vibe of Apple stores is why I tend to stay away from them. My douche-bag-o-meter always pegs when I enter there. It's like going into Abercrombie & Fitch.

So LTD - if I feel like that how does that make a relaxing atmosphere? I guarantee you older people do not like it.

That is the impression I got as well. That they are all so incredibly hip that "Normal" people just don't get it. To me, it's a turn off. I don't mind variety at all but like you said it's a little douchy to me.

 

[weckart]

This must be a US thing. In the UK stores I have been in the staff conforms to a standard, with very little, if any, individualism shining through. Save for differing heights, you could describe the staff as clones.

 

[KnightWRX]

I guess the question here is would that VP walk into a computer store with everyone tatted and hipped-out clothing and buy from there?

Us "good wages, dress like a bum" people don't care how other people dress. It's about comfort and being yourself. I'm lucky enough I get to dress like a bum at work too since I'm not in a VP position.

That is the impression I got as well. That they are all so incredibly hip that "Normal" people just don't get it. To me, it's a turn off. I don't mind variety at all but like you said it's a little douchy to me.

Why the elitism ? And why are you projecting that unto the people you are judging ? Read your comments again, you're coming off looking bad and judgmental.

 

[bizzle]

I worked in computer retail in the early 90s. One Saturday, a guy came in dressed like a bum- jeans and sneakers with holes in them and was disheveled. We worked on an up system and no one ahead of me wanted to help him. I did.

He bought a bunch of software where I made a nice commission. Came back almost every weekend for more stuff for him and his kid. Turns out he was a VP of MIS for Chemical Bank (now part of Chase). I made several hundred thousand dollars in commissions over the years selling them computers, software and services.

I never judge people by their clothes.

The opposite is more funny. You have the people coming in dressed like they just got off the set of Desperate Housewives and you spend time working them up a great quote only to have their credit card declined when it comes time to process the sale.