You know I find it quite sad to say what I'm about to say because I really used to be in your core audience and was even in your Patreon supporters in the beginning and loved your approach to fashion. But I think all your latest videos about "personal style" are not actually about personal style but about your own (quite narrow) vision about what constitutes someone's personal style, which might have nothing to do with what a person's personal style might look like. Because I think that you equate personal style with a very individualistic, maximalist, unique way of dressing---which might not be everyone's style, no matter how into fashion they might be. Maybe someone doesn't like to dress in an exuberant way and feels comfortable with their choices which might include Paloma Wool or vintage clothes bought from whatever heavily styled store (which, I would argue, it means that they've found their personal style because they're at peace with what they're wearing) but, according to your advice here, they're just confused and should try harder not to be influenced by these silly brands. In fact, Ojo did a cool short video recently about how a lot of designers dress in a very boring way even though they have all these wonderful ideas in their head. And I don't think anyone would dare say that people like Phoebe Philo or Pieter Mulier don't have a personal style just because most of the time they dress in a boring way. I think you yourself talked at some point about how, when you need to be really creative, you actually feel the need to dress in a "boring" way to direct your energy towards that creative task. And I find that totally relatable, I don't think we need to be all the time at 100% peak outfit craziness in order to feel like ourselves because we are in love with fashion. Sometimes it's good to be chill. I don't think there's anything wrong with having particular views about how you like to dress (this is what actually drew me initially to your content) but I think presenting them as absolute views about something as general as "personal style" alienates some part of your audience (at least me). Because, presented in this way, it comes across as "you're doing this thing wrong" instead of "I find this thing really cool". And it sounds very prescriptive instead of exploratory---which a person that's just learning about style might enjoy, but someone who's already knowledgeable about it might find limiting.

This video is very inspiring. It’s something big already know but probably I need someone to just say it. 😅 and I feel supported with my own choices.

That Prada Jacket... from 98... it will NOT look good on you!

In film and theater they say it's easier to do drama, but making people actually laugh and make a funny movie or play is one of the greatest challenges ever. It takes much more effort, sensitivity and talent. The same goes with fashion imo. Creating true beauty is extremely difficult - yet we get floated with artificial fast beauty every day. Ugly fashion rather seems to me like catering the drama genre as it's the easier road to success and attention.

Very informative article from you. First time here, definitely subscribed. 🤝🏽

random but can you show what camera and mic you use?? or link them for reference?

If I’m a guy what female lines do I have my eyes on?

We goths are laughing so hard at this😅

Absolutely brilliant video idea.

hey! just found your channel! nice style! r u Turkish. you sound Turkish.

You may experience jail time if you don't subscribe...😅

Took me 3days to watch the whole video 🫶🏻

I’d love a makeup tutorial from you. Your makeup is ON POINT.

What do y’all think of the (more recent) John Varvatos? Quality? Seemed cool to me stopping in a London store. Oddly now reminds me of the costlier Bruno Cucinelli, in some ways. I knew one of the designers there about 10-20 years ago… it was “okay” then, but to me overall forgettable. Now its fun (or I am becoming more eccentric and like their “low-key odd” minimalist aesthetic now… perhaps I changed more than Varvatos did). Most formerly respected houses/names seem to decline these days in every way especially quality, durability - though of course nothing Tuba recommends!

Yes… Hermes is nice.. there are always exceptions everywhere, but they’re a pleasant, low key place to browse amazing deceptively “simple” items… Their adding “makeup” surprised me, a lot, seemingly not “on brand.” It is good quality, long-lasting, not meant to “cover” to uplift and “accent.” They’ve long done fragrances which are fantastic, eg the androgynous “Terre.” I don't have a bag from them, am not obsessed with the Birkin or Kelly, and if I ever got a bag i live in cities where one can just walk in and snag a beautiful bag on the spot [just not Birkin or /Kelly, for which one gets on lists and orders specifics, as everyone knows, eg leathers type, specific color, etc]. Like their belts that come in an amazing array of sizes, widths etc… belts can elevate a look/make it personal, change an outfit dramatically, and the scarves act as anything - as belts, as jewelry round the neck, as halter tops in summer all by themselves. (Any good accessories like those will work, but the word operative jere is “good.”) Tuba Avalon, I admire you so much. Stuck in surreality, wishing you the BEST NEW YEAR! Will finish my Patreon stuff asap [its been surreal]…should be easy, of course. A lesson in “just do it, don’t mention ‘intentions’: act!).

PART TWO 😊

Sorry but there is nothing non-conventional on this brands and the moment you said you are a fan of Alessandro and preferred his Gucci I knew I would HATE your selection and I was right. Also I hate Galliano on Margiela, tacky and in your face af.

this feels like the culmination of my experience on instagram these past years. why am i looking at these people, their style, their clothes. i'm not them, not at all!! i feel much happier browsing the maximalist FRUiTS or tokyo street fashion when i'm searching creative outfits compared to these perfect videos of people in one certain aesthetic. individuality over instagram goals is so true also

I disagree Lemaire is good quality

Regarding gloves, Hermès absolutely makes beautiful ones. I love Prada's gloves though, it's one of the areas where they actually produce high quality items (in my experience).

ugh the courreges ONE bag..!

Swiss passeport is bright red

Have you ever talked about beauty trends and enhancements as fashion statement? I know you've talked about hair, but how about injections and body morphing/modifications like weigth-lifting and tattoos?

I’m glad that you mentioned the coperni shoes! I felt like their newest disney collection humorous quality was really underrated 😁😁 while the swipe bag got too much hype and kinda overshadowed everything else. Coperni duo Sebastian and Arnaud has always got a distinctive take on futurism, which was always diverted from the retro-vibe and I find that to be refreshing. Their design language has been pretty consistent even from their Courreges era (maybe that’s why you kinda see the similarities between the 2 brands)

i really enjoy this topics.

Sometimes you just need skinny things for silhouette, especially if you want an upside down triangle, which I do very much. Thank you for the reminder to just not care. And if I do care, maybe wear that more often. Timely! As I felt bad all day for my weird not quite successful attempt at a different silhouette. I can now say at least I didn't blend in.

I’ve really shared the same respect for Hermes, especially after reading How Luxury Lost Its Lustre, however this respect dissipated a bit when I discovered that allegedly Hermes artisans earn under 2k euros monthly, which is frankly outrageous, considering that their brand positioning is heavily reliant on the craftsmanship aspect

so glad to see you on my feed again!!

Lucky you’re cute, because you’re not smart. A walking contradiction.

Potthääga Fennettaaa

you’re into luxury fast fashion🤣 12:24

If you choose to invest your money instead of buying all these things, then you won’t be in poverty when you get older. Getting older happens faster than it seems. It almost always puts people, especially women, in poverty. Getting sick puts Americans in bankruptcy. Instead of buying luxury superficial trinkets, it might be wiser to prepare for your own security in life.

We definitely need a part 2.

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3:06 Gucci 6:25 MiuMiu 8:34 Bottega Veneta 13:30 Balenciaga 15:52 Chanel 18:15 Dior 20:30 Margiela 23:15 Hermès 25:55 Lemaire 27:16 Issey Miyake 29:07 Junya Watanabe 30:39 Kiko Kostadinov 32:22 Sacai 34:32 Jacquemus 37:03 Saint Laurent 39:26 Dries Van Noten 40:47 Courrèges 42:37 Coperni Made some timestamps, if you discourage timestamps for this format, please feel free to delete it!

Et. Al.

What is great about Sacai is that it’s not Gucci et. A.

So disappointed to hear you think you have to be a “political” channel to talk about politics in fashion… bro, fashion is political

No one’s doing video content that’s thoughtful and not-for-clicks like Tuba is. This felt so personal and impressionable and fresh of all things. When all influencers wanna do is flock us towards trends this is such a refreshing take. Also those kiko bags, Color me intrigued.

We definitely need a part deux with the same concept!

your videos are actually so captivating i can't explain it. thank you for these pieces!

KIKO BAGS!!

best tuba vid ever

can't wait to show immigrations my balenciaga passport wallet. haha. always here for some new tuba.

Bags in *amzrepe* are quite exquisite, and the workmanship is also meticulous. There is almost no difference from the original ones, and they are great value!

I’ve been waiting for Prada

omg just start the video

Leather that looks like jeans? That's literally LESS comfortable. If only they could make sweatpants that look like jeans, then I'd pay $1800 for them XD

I'm a Balenciaga aficionado. The Demna years. I don't love it all but I love most of it. Most all of it. Great video. Agree: need a part two.