I’ve been given a few pieces of Rapha (bibs, winter jacket, knee warmers, gloves) over the past year as gifts when its been on sale, and its actually very good. I split the stitching on my recently new Merino leg warmers, admitted it was my fault (clumsy hands) they gave me new ones free.
I’ve worked in shops where we sold a lot of rapha, but not to “cake stop” customers but proper riders putting in lots of winter miles and long distance commuting all year round
I don’t ride much with others, so don’t care what others do or wear, as long as its not causing negativity in cycling to detriment of others. hating on brands is pointless.