my fashion unpopular opinions

[@b1g5pender]

i find that what pinterest/tiktok pushes me to do is recreate outfits, essentially, rather than come up with my own, and then most of the time i don’t even like how the outfits look on me, so i end up with pieces that aren’t authentic to me that i probably won’t use again

[@rengokusfox]

realllll

[@mollyidk]

so true!!! i recently went through my pinterest outfit board and had like 200 pins and got it down to 20 cause i realized i’d never wear half the items if i bought them

[@paprikapringless9526]

I feel like Pinterest is still the best for outfit inspo, but I use it differently. I never save full outfits or aesthetics, but I always save little details like -- oh, I like that shirt, oh, I like that dress, I like ironic embroidery, funky buttons, distressed denim, etc. So, little details here and there or even just vague images that point to the overall mood I like. It really helps! I think Pinterest also learned that I like random shit so it shows me less insta ootd-s and more fashion photography / runway details / small brands / customised clothing. I love this website so much T_T

[@goblingrrl]

yes!!! i do the same !! i’ve started to save images of individual pieces rather than pics of ppl wearing clothes/fit checks and it’s helped me a lot. i go thru my fashion board and pick a new individual piece to style my outfit around (or try to recreate if i don’t have something similar!) and it has forced me to remove myself from influencer fashion and delve deeper into what makes me like/dislike a piece! :-) also super helpful to make a board of pieces u already own styled by others (like if i see a pic of someone wearing a sweater i own and i like how they styled it). pinterest is amazing as long as u work around their algorithm as best u can haha

[@1chigo5]

the unif “ripoff” vs shein dupes discussion was so valid

[@f1zzyp0p]

honestly thank you for saying you’d rather hang around “unfashionable” people with an open mind than fashion snobs with a superiority complex. i love fashion but don’t have much money or energy to dedicate to curating my own style (ex. thrifting, upcycling, online shopping) since i’m disabled and am usually just focused on working to make rent. i genuinely cannot stand the uppity condescending attitude that a lot of fashion people have if they perceive you as unfashionable without considering other people’s extenuating circumstances (it’s usually the most privileged people who do this as well like white, upper class, thin, able bodied people)

[@Androgynary]

Also reproducing vintage is extremely common in the industry, even high fashion luxury brands will source inspo pieces from vintage stores that they can reference in their future designs. Fashion trends always come back around and Unif isn’t the only one doing it.

[@britbritbritbrit]

longtime viewer here. I'm in my mid thirties, and wear a different clothing style than yours, but I love your videos because of your infectious enthusiasm for your own taste. it's been said before but: many people who are into "high fashion" cover their insecurity over a lack of unique identity with big spending and a condescending attitude. I enjoy watching fashion content from younger people who do such creative and enthusiastic styling with a shoestring budget. to me that is the height of high fashion

[@rowan3774]

Pinterest/tiktok is also full of super attractive ppl so I always get kinda caught between "do I like the outfit or does it look good on them because they're attractive"

[@stargirl_lee]

i agree with all your opinions in this video,, and that person who commented about being disappointed pissed me off too I get that we are all entitled to our opinions, but you don’t have to talk down on what makes other people happy you were really excited about the pieces you picked and how you wanna style them and that’s all that matters

[@katefinch9328]

My inspo board on Pinterest is full of textures like moss, 80s cartoons, and weird globby sculptures, I think it comes down to how tools are used. If people use Pinterest at a surface level and feel unsatisfied with the results they probably would benefit mixing in other tools to find their style as well.

[@fruitcake184]

I feel like Tiktok/Pinterest help to an extent, people just end up relying on them wayy too much and they lose the entire purpose of you know finding their color their look. Instead of people using the things they see has simple inspiration to create their own out of something they end up following it exactly by the book

[@kirahendrix2254]

I 100% agree. I feel like there can be a balance to using PINTREST/Tik Tok

[@Androgynary]

Rian Phin actually mentioned Pinterest in their “Mainstream fashion and trend adaption” video! But yeah, Pinterest can be helpful to those that don’t have any sense of fashion & style…but it harms you after a certain point. If everyone’s looking at the same thing, it basically becomes stale. It doesn’t push you to develop your style beyond superficial “aesthetics.”

[@Mariamox]

yeaaah. I saw a tiktok that said to create a board with your own clothes so it inspires you to create your own unique outfits.

[@reflectedscenes1363]

i had the same thought process with your last point. ive had friends and classmates who always carried this attitude of feeling superior or not really communicating with me and other classnates because they wanted to almost gatekeep their "knowledge" on fashion and the skills that come with it. There is literally nothing more uninspiring than someone that does that because it takes away everything they started for. The creativity and the overall individuality gets taken away by the overbearing attitude they hold and it definitely took me by surprise because i had such a different outlook on it before I started getting into fashion and design, thank you for making me feel like I wasn't weird for having that opinion lmaooo

[@alexisbayne]

I get what you mean with Pinterest and Tik Tok, especially Tik Tok, however I must say I live in a small town in Michigan so whatever I find on Pinterest no one else is really wearing here, ya know? So if it inspires me and I’m wearing something someone else in New York or LA is wearing a lot, because they’ve all seen it, it really doesn’t matter. I have no inspiration to look towards in my town. Lol so Pinterest is sometimes beneficial, especially because I have a hard time finding Instagram accounts I like

[@alexisbayne]

I will say I’m not one to copy entire outfits though, I just use it for ideas. I thrift a lot of my wardrobe so it helps me come up with basic pieces to find. And prevents me from buying stuff I don’t know how to style. I’ve been finding pins with unique colored tights, but I don’t want the exact tights or necessarily want to style them the exact way. Any way, I’ve been binging your channel and love your videos. Just thought I’d add my little perspective :-)

[@aphexorbit6391]

As someone who actually understands high fashion I just want to say keep serving cxnt in your medical classes girl slay

[@cloyboy2493]

I 100% agree with you on the pretentiousness in the fashion world. its such a silly thing to be so up your own a** about! literally clothing! it should be fun, and easy going, with many different perspectives, none of them are wrong. I also loved all the other unpopular opinions in this, great vid! 🙏

[@josheydubs]

Tiktok or pintrest always makes me feel like I need to buy more clothes when I don’t even have room for them.

[@rivkahhaubner7498]

I agree that Pinterest/TikTok can be detrimental to style, but I wouldn’t say that it has to be. Sure most people will end up with a similar outfit from the same inspo, but when people attach to sensibilities and resonating aspects of an image instead of taking it literally, two individuals could create entirely different looks derived from the same source.

[@noahhysteric]

all ur takes are hits. and i love that ur going in the medical field! i’m currently studying marine biology to pursue a career in marine conservation! i get told i can model alot too and i love fashion so much but it’s so much more fulfilling perusing a career in something more positive for the world!

[@1nmysightss]

Pinterest and tiktok are good places for inspiration but in the case of tiktok specifically you’re very right about how it can quickly overstimulate viewers. I think it’s important to know what personal values influence your style and to have an image of yourself you go off of when picking out items almost like an avatar. Like asking “would this really work with my wardrobe?”. It’s great to get into new things but it’s also really important to separate appreciation for items from feeling like you have to adopt the aesthetic. Like I’m a stem major w an affinity for technical and unique clothing so I’m not gonna be buying bapestas and robin jeans, instead I stick to more utilitarian/functional brands. my feeds may be filled w brands yohji or hba but I appreciate they look good in their own regard without adopting a full avant- or streetwear aesthetic.

[@Freefork]

2:37 This is actually true for every community. If everyone is a follower of the same small group of people, then everyone loses their own individuality. I recommend finding inspiration in things that are unusual... Such as being a computer science major looking at fashion videos for inspiration on structure. It doesn't make any logical sense, but there is a reason why the worst ideas come from a brainstorming session but the best come at random.

[@paprikapringless9526]

OH YES I couldn't agree more about high fashion snobs. it's really bad in arts as well, a lot of artists are hella pretentious and I just can't connect with them, it annoys me.

[@fae9736]

so truee omg

[@Ciaoies]

I sort of agree on the Heaven comment! I was really into the teddy pieces and have a few, but the last few releases haven't really done it for me at all.

[@seanforbess2809]

i’m so exhausted with fashion this was the perfect video i wish i could articulate my thoughts the way you do

[@lorrella8571]

This was such a fun video and I agree with all the points you made

[@iannicastro9838]

me nodding the whole time as if u can see me agreeing with you

[@Jakezmobile]

I would binge tf out of your podcast if you had one. I love hearing your thoughts on fashion in this nature!!

[@frontsaint]

omg PLEASE do another unpopular opinions video

[@_infinitecoil]

i've worked in fashion for 10 yrs and many knowledgable are super humble! i think ppl who constantly need to flex they know something u don't are insecure about their status. they're more focused on gatekeeping than actually contributing to the culture by sharing knowledge and *that* is super disappointing.

[@fruitjuicebasket]

Please you're so right about the unif opinion. I'll admit when I was younger I thought it was unfair, but as someone who gets inspo for a future clothing brand I want to do in the future hopefully, these designs are never coming back and the closest I can find it are clothes in size xs lol.

[@lay495]

I agree w p much all your points esp the first one and the one about people being obnoxious about fashion. I feel like places like pinterest and tiktok just allow people to discover more trends rather than developing a personal sense of style, everyone kinda just looks trendy rather than fashionable. I love finding unique pieces and rocking things that are different even if they arent exactly trending and thats part of the reason i enjoy your videos. Its way more fun and interesting for me hearing about brands or seeing pieces ive never heard of before rather than wearing whats hype and trendy. I love looking different from other ppl not just being a carbon copy or lacking my own individuality bc im wearing whats trendy to everyone else I also hate the obnoxiousness/discourse of fashion in general bc everyone does just sound pretentious and annoying and trying to one up eachother on who knows more about stuff. I followed a bunch of fashion accts online but am on the verge of not wanting any fashion content on the tl bc i cant stand most of the convo and discourse around it bc of how dumb it is LOL. My personal probably very unpopular opinion is that i think the hyped diesel skirt and logo that the fashion girlies seem to be obsessed w recently is fugly asf 😭 its just not my aesthetic and huge logos on clothing is just not my thing but ive never heard or seen anyone say anything bad about it but thats mine lmao

[@alexisbayne]

Love everything you have to say, so open minded

[@kirahendrix2254]

When it comes to the UNIF topic I see both sides…. I don’t think it so much as morals ( like copying older vintage designs) but taking the fun out of the adventure of finding this cool unique vintage piece. In a way I feel like vintage has lost its spark. I mean if everyone has the same top your wearing, who cares if it’s vintage its no longer unique or special… if that makes sense. These things are so easily attainable now, there’s no fun in it anymore, no individuality in it. I think sometimes it’s okay to not be able to get certain things you want too. This vintage dress might be too expensive, or these shoes are just super rare, like yes it sucks that you can’t get it but at least your not over consuming. Like I said I feel like things are so easily attainable, it’s results in overconsumption. I can go on and on about this… but all I’m trying to say is I wouldn’t be mad If UNIF didn’t exist.

[@yesahh]

this video is fantastic, your thoughts and opinions are incredibly thought out and coherent, I could listen to you talk about things your passionate about all day. To hear someone voice their opinion about the fashion indutry without having any bias towards the industry is so refreshing and I would love another video like this.

[@cymonegottired8407]

Love the pintrest take!! gonna use the tips

[@em_ily2]

I know nothing about fashion but watched the whole video, you made it very interesting! would love to see even more videos like this :)

[@elsie9386]

The Pinterest comment depends heavily on the person imo, yes it shows a large variety of stuff but eventually you start to learn what you like the most out of everything being shown to you. It takes time for the app to curate your feed into what you real style is rather than one big blob of things. I’m very consistent with the app and now I’ve found my personal style that I’ve stuck to for years and I love using Pinterest to keep finding stuff that pertains to my style.

[@cmulo]

I would love to hear all of your opinions! I agree sooooo much with people having a bad attitude ruins fashion and that fashion is for everyone!!!

[@litchicrossing3778]

Agreeeeeeee! Coming from the tumblr age I feel like at that time u rly had to rummage to find the things u loved and building ur style was much more of a *slower* process. Wow it's more like it gets thrown at you constantly, not to mention ads, social pressure...etc. My ethos is just to wear what makes u feel good, comfortable, confident. Also hard agree w the Heaven point. It was cool at the start... but like, the people who are involved w making Heaven cool (the artists, independent designers, etc) wouldn't wear it. The quality is definitely nothing to shout about considering the price too. I think it's good for some people who aren't into the subcultures it's influenced by who may not know where to find similar (more authentic) clothing of this style. I'm curious what other people think about this. ty Ariel for the video! always love to watch ur vids.

[@meganmilbrath6158]

I agree with most of what you've said. While I don't think the Unif thing is as bad as Shein like you explained, I still think its a pretty lame move on Unif's part for not giving credit. Yeah those vintage brands may no longer exist but Unif is techncially still stealing the design. The whole models having to pay to work thing i totally relate too. I do performance arts with hula hoops, and while you may be given free admission to the event you are performing at, most of the time youou arent paid, and still have to pay for everything else (travel, hotel, food, costuming, etc.). TO WORK. also, are you a virgo by chance???

[@littlegirlblue6326]

i only use pinterest now to see archives of my favorite brands or magazines like fruits. i used to pin every cool statement graphic or unique vintage piece i saw on my board without even considering if it resonated with my style of worked in my wardrobe. then i would scour depop to find specific pieces and waste a lot of money T_T

[@camille7242]

I agree with you and other commenters re: UNIF. It is very common to copy vintage patterns and remake them with modern textiles and production standards, and I don't see anything wrong with that. Plus let's be real, most people can't fit into the majority of vintage clothing, and it's often very fragile/not machine safe. Brands remake clothes all the time and charge way more (like... wayyyyy more, hundreds to thousands). I do sort of wish they leaned into it more, talked more about how archival/vintage fashion is a part of their process (since they use it so heavily), but I don't see an ethical concern really.

[@mycel66]

i greatly agree, imagine a world without pinterest or tick tok for inspiration, the outcome of that could be actually interesting 2 see

[@victoriacollis1934]

I agree with you that the “high fashion” world is inherently exclusionary and pretentious. I also think that a certain level of exclusionary attitudes in fashion leads to a lack of inspiration and creativity. HOWEVER, when someone takes years and years to develop a craft, skill set, and knowledge base beyond that of others that pursue fashion as a hobby, I do think it should be rewarded. I do acknowledge that there is a difference between pretending to be better than/ know more than others and actually taking the time to devote yourself to fashion history/ textile production. If people market themselves as knowing more than others in the fashion community it may be because the fashion industry is so crowded that they are tired of having to prove their worth with every interaction or new client, etc. The same is true in academia and medicine. As someone in the medical/academia field- it is also incredibly exclusionary, and I don’t think the fashion industry is any more outwardly pretentious than the medical industry/ academia- they’re just pretentious in different ways lol.

[@alanakusel5223]

This is so tea I love it

[@kevnronquillo]

pleaseeee make a heaven video! i started buying bc of you and i would love to see you talk about it.

[@gloriaogara]

u're so real for this👀 im prob switching to tumblr instead of Pinterest

[@stargirl_lee]

i clicked sO fast

[@coriwarren1]

i would be super interested in a marc jacobs heaven deep dive video!!

[@ciarathia1550]

Yes please make more videos like this

[@strawberrb]

you expressed yourself so nicely, I love this :]

[@jac1296]

I couldn't agree more with the UNIF one, literally don't give a sh!t if they "copy" vintage/deadstock designs simply because they are not copy/pasting but reinventing with their own touch. UNIF is the closest you can get to real authentic 90's... NEW. The fact that Shein has been named as 2022's most popular fashion brand is simply disturbing and disgusting, god knows what's next with the fashion industry.

[@PIXXIIDUST]

i remember when unif used to sell their shirts for like 35 dollars . oh those were the days !!! lmfao them and oh-mighty except oh-mighty just raised their price with the same bad quality :'''''(

[@kalinastover]

HARD agree on everything ,, also you should make more of these vids i loved this

[@mariam2827]

Had to jump on the iPad cause KZbin keeps crashing 😭 I know ima watch this video by any means necessary.

[@slaymaster01]

ariel! i love your outfit (: those pants r so cool! also ur skin looks great! 💜

[@tessmcbride3023]

love how much you're posting!!!

[@tylerrose1238]

“there are no more naiomi’s or kate’s” 😂😂ily

[@lullabob]

plzzzz make a podcast I would be ur #1 listenerrr

[@fae9736]

definitely would want to see a video that goes more in depth on heaven

[@susanma4899]

I had no idea that some models were not paid! What a rip off. When you think about how young they are...someone is seriously taking advantage of them.

[@paprikapringless9526]

absolutely random but does anyone remember Polyvore? wasn't it just the best :c

[@shuichew]

luv u ariel

[@virgofairy82]

as someone studying fashion, people can be so obnoxious and completely drain the freedom and creativity out of it, it also has been hard to find genuine people in the industry. It’s interesting to hear other people pov of it.

[@hannahlim7283]

i love this video and agreed so much with every point

[@loserboyworld]

really enjoyed watching this video. Loved your opinions on every topic.

[@cmulo]

I CLICKED SOOOOOO FAST BRUHHHH and Im at school lmao! love love love when you upload Ariel xoxo

[@miadafe6321]

pls do another that was a great video

[@GLITTERCRYER666]

Completely agree on your Heaven take. Would love to hear a more in depth video about it, there’s a really good one that @fashionlover4 did that really opened my eyes to their brand as I was simultaneously losing interest & wondering why Heaven was getting more expensive.

[@glosspetal8976]

rian phin

[@supersassy9441]

what is the font of the text on your end screen. it is so cute!

[@yoli3477]

Where is your top from its so cute 😫

[@seventyfour2546]

Real

[@aria222x]

most designs are reproduced vintage items with tweaks tbh

[@youtubelover2004erik]

Where are your bedsheets from? 💟

[@samwarkentin5841]

You should check out fashionlover4’s video on heaven

[@Kundacore]

Do you stay in Paris? How do you like it

[@trinitydietrich7838]

i’m confused as to why unif is cool for stealing designs and making it available to a wider audience, but heaven making their clothes available to a wide audience isn’t?

[@1danceforever991]

I would love a video from you about how you balance your two lives: Fashion & Career. I know you're in med school but you also spend lots of time researching fashion. I relate to this A LOT. I am a PhD student who loves design and fashion, almost the opposite world of my STEM field. Would love to hear your take. :)

[@olgaziel4581]

great video especially your point about pinterest vs. tumblr - couldn't have said it better myself. i've always felt a sense of community on tumblr. also, jsyk Rian Phin uses they/them pronouns

[@butterflyygirl]

i LOVE you

[@KaylinB]

I really like this video Ariel super cool love hearing u rant pls do more ☺️🫶🏾

[@mariam2827]

Also, I’m a sophomore in high school and thinking about going into ob/gyn (I know, twinning). Are you not allowed to have a ful, time job or is it just because of the time and energy it takes?

[@fae9736]

For the most part its the amount of time and energy you have to put into your classes and study the subject

[@frontsaint]

pls make a vide abt heavn!!🤍

[@alexgabriel1069]

ｐｒｏｍｏｓｍ ☺️

[@victoriacollis1934]

I also want to put this out for discussion: Your take on the modeling industry is almost contradictory to your take on the fashion industry being pretentious. It might just be the way I perceived your modeling argument, but it seemed as though you were putting down modeling as a job in saying that it can’t be fulfilling in the long-term. You started to acknowledge that modeling goes beyond someone’s appearance, but it seems like you don’t really believe that modeling really can be an art. It seems almost like an attack on models themselves in that they are inherently insecure and trying to prove their worth through their beauty which is an insulting generalization. You went on to say later that you aren’t basing your entire worth or finding joy in the medical industry, so then why wouldn’t that be the same with people in the modeling industry? I’m sure plenty of models aren’t content with the industry, but find joy in the work they do- that they could represent their community or thwart traditional beauty standards, etc. Don’t get me wrong, I think the modeling industry and fashion industry both need a complete restructuring to become more inclusionary. Though, I think the way you worded your points made it seem like you were putting down models and people in the fashion industry for not being “smart enough” to pursue another field of study- that it’s much more fulfilling to pursue medicine which is condescending and contradictory to your point of fashion being pretentious. There is value in both modeling and fashion. They are both an art through which to communicate the human experience, and I think both can be aspirational and fulfilling jobs.

[@KaylinB]

Loved the Rian shoutout that guys awesome, One of the best ever in my humble opinion, I’m really proud to announce that I’m engaged to that fellow 🫡🫶🏾