People have a very short attention span, they forget quickly and companies know that.
@jackievann6102Ай бұрын
I appreciate the information. I like the way you give information without being judgemental. I can tell you use to be a teacher. ❤🎉
@janejdough2230Ай бұрын
Good point! She is still teaching, just a different subject. ;-)
@geeangeles6600Ай бұрын
Support local artisans. There are many local brands with skilled artisans that make genuine leather goods in good quality.
@DaylesAddictionАй бұрын
Great video Autumn and thanks for the shout out. We tend to get caught up in the details without looking at the big picture - great tips on how to do that here!
@happyhourhaulers6126Ай бұрын
Your channel keeps getting better and better and I cannot thank you enough for your thoughtful insight and exhaustive research on so many topics.
@VivienneKarleneАй бұрын
Longchamp surprised me. This was very informative. Thanks Sis.
@tdean5840Ай бұрын
Dang! This is probably the best video I have watched on this particular topic. So much to think about. Thank you. Very sensible.
@mqua4610Ай бұрын
There is a crisis of imported fashion attacking the US fashion industry. It started over 35 years ago with the cheap imports but has exploded more recently. Our fashion manufacturing in the US has suffered from obsolete equipment and a dwindling experienced labor force. We are not able to compete with offshore manufacturing. We do need to protect our US fashion-manufacturing labor force. But is this FABRIC Act as it is written the right legislation? From what I’ve read it doesn’t address strengthening the industry. It allows a 30% reduction in corporate tax for companies relocating to the US, but a reduction is misleading. At any time corporate tax can be raised negating a meager 30% reduction. There should be 0% tax for companies relocating to the US for a period of 5 years. There should also be low interest rates for investment of machinery. Advanced machinery is so prevalent in overseas manufacturing. High cost of American labor with high cost of machinery have made companies leave the US for offshore manufacturing. Which brings another point. Remember NAFTA. How many thought that was so great. Factories closed and left laborers in the dust. There will be no US fashion manufacturers left here if we don’t address offshore finished goods. The bill doesn’t address raw materials needed for US manufacturing of finished goods. Yes, tariffs can be good. But the wrong kind of tariffs are really bad. During the Great Depression high tariffs were imposed on raw materials as well as finished goods. As a result almost all manufacturing ceased because US manufacturers couldn’t get the raw materials from Canada and other countries cheap enough to make goods at a reasonable price. (Also, other countries responded with tariffs making US goods too high for their consumers to afford.) We need a balance of exports and imports. Put forth a bill that will strengthen our fashion economy.
@cheryld1502Ай бұрын
Yes, “ VOTE” !! Excellent analysis and video, Autumn ❤
@petrina7883Ай бұрын
Thanks - a very interesting video. I’m in Aus and the Dior “scandal” is pretty much hush hush here and not even mentioned. No designer company would care about my boycotting them.😅 I do believe that Dior was just the one who was caught, LVMH has sooo many brands, it’s naive to think they are all heavily regulated and doing the right by employees and it was only Dior who was doing the wrong thing.
@DeeHigginbotham-mv3gcАй бұрын
Thank you. You are the first person to remind people that Dior is part of LVMH. It is not Dior that needed to react to, but to LVMH. We live with the illusion that luxury is made by craftsman and not by a sweat shop. Which begs the question, why buy luxury at all when they are no better than Temu? You make excellent points. I agreed with you 100%. The wallet decides what we buy. Do I pay $6.00 for the cage free eggs or $3.00 for the regular eggs? I am a pre-loved fan. All of my luxury be bags are pre-loved 😁. The most important thing any of us can do to affect change is to vote. Vote like your future depends on it, because it does.❤❤
@jochenkraus7016Ай бұрын
I think the press reports mention LVMH and Armani in particular and so did some creators. My problem is that I'm not into luxury and already avoid some other brands so I can't have any more effect on their finances.
@AuthorLHollingsworthАй бұрын
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@karenmartley797Ай бұрын
Great info...❤
@dianesherman3851Ай бұрын
Very well said, Autumn. I appreciate the humane values you expressed.
@mklarson298027 күн бұрын
Wow, great information and so well done! Thank you for all the consumer resources. I really appreciate these resources to learn more, because what we support with our hard earned dollars matters.
@ms_cartographerАй бұрын
I'm not surprised that these companies do the bare minimum for worker's rights and working conditions. This is what happens when we allow for too much deregulation.
@nb_276Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing❤
@lschultz3022Ай бұрын
The other part of the scandal is that at the same time these inhumane working conditions are in place, products sold for thousands of $$ have been revealed to cost only $50 to produce. The premium attached to these names has become a joke.
@PiperAddyАй бұрын
I only buy used now. I usually buy used everything these days.
@sharonsmith583Ай бұрын
I had never heard of Portland Leather until I watched your videos. Bought a couple of things, which were very nice. I've also always been into pre loved and Coach is my fave! Have really been enjoying your Coach videos.
@kateNicdao-h1gАй бұрын
Thank you for your informative information
@kathytattrie198427 күн бұрын
Excellent informative video Autumn !! Thank you ❤
@maureendesmond5642Ай бұрын
You are so amazing! I love your research videos! They are always thought provoking and informative! Voting is so important!! Thanks again for another great video❤
@danielintheantipodes6741Ай бұрын
Excellent video. Logically thought through. Not overly emotional. But lots of insights. Appreciated! Have a lovely day.
@marienguyen2501Ай бұрын
Thank you for your video and perspective
@vhellise5739Ай бұрын
Very well said Autumn! 👏🏼 I only buy preloved in good condition nowadays
@CocoB22Ай бұрын
I think the problem is not how workers were treated, although that is the problem- the outrage comes with the prices charged to consumers and the product image being destroyed. We were outrageously lied to. Either we accept that some jobs are really really bad or we look the other way because while luxury items are not necessities many necessary things are produced the same way. Until consumers demand better quality everywhere and in everything nothing will change.
@LuxLover_KarolinaАй бұрын
Very informative video Autumn! You bring up many valid points!
@flohough1870Ай бұрын
I've thought this was going on in high end luxury for a while, given the lowering quality in recent years. Dior/LVMH just got caught (finally) and I have a feeling before it's over with, we will hear more companies being caught. It reminds me so much of what happened in Saipan/Mariana Islands in the late 1990s/early 2000s and the companies involved in horrible labor conditions just to get a "made in USA" label.
@karenkalms-rg9krАй бұрын
A,very interesting Video, thanks Autumn. If I would be buying from Dior I would not purchase from them any more. I know, it wouldnt hurt them one bit and wouldnt change anything for THEM but I would want to do do it for MYSELF because it would not feel okay for me buying a 3000 plus bag, knowing the ones producing them earn so little money. I couldnt enjoy the bag. But I'm only speaking for myself for no one else. Everyone to their own choice. Voting is and has always been a Privileg to me and I never miss out on the oppurtunity, good, you raised the topic.
@user-nk8jz4bn5qАй бұрын
Thank you for this great video!
@hollygrace6814Ай бұрын
The only thing Ill mention is be very very careful of Greenwashing.
@AutumnBeckmanАй бұрын
Yes, I mentioned that briefly when I mentioned marketing but I didn't use the term greenwashing.
@andyzamora584Ай бұрын
I used to buy luxury goods most of my life, but the prices are ridiculous and the quality is inferior, I say try to research and you’ll find all these new brands and a lot of them offer excellent quality and value, also try to buy American brands.
@Oceangirl1234Ай бұрын
Be careful that the materials are bought from China and mostly assembled there but the US Iabel say made in US if they say out in a zipper or whetever
@JillMaurerАй бұрын
Great video Autumn. So many wonderful resources.
@johnle3389Ай бұрын
I like how you approach fashion through an educational lense!
@mvalvarez4Ай бұрын
The best video U have seen in this issue. Very informative. Thank you, Autumn. 🙏🙏
@stacylamb5607Ай бұрын
Buy artisanal products . That’s a great way to support small business . In my opinion. Crochet is another craft that is so labor intensive that you have to save to buy it . That’s why I give it as gifts and not sell . People want everything for cheap . We must get out of that mentality . Unfortunately I don’t even think we can get out of it 100 % because a lot yarn is even made by slave labor.
@barbb.9489Ай бұрын
Autumn, have you ever looked at Brahmin handbags? They carry a lot of purples and greens, bag charms, accessories etc. The bags are leather and very artistic in design. ❤😊❤ They seem to be well priced with certain sale pricing.
@treegeeglass9477Ай бұрын
Luv Brahmin handbags !
@AutumnBeckman29 күн бұрын
I have one, yes. They're beautiful bags.
@lakamatte497524 күн бұрын
Allegedly all of them doing it,just Dior and Armani get caught
@sjerzgrlАй бұрын
Thank you! Your points are so well put.
@genellenugent9994Ай бұрын
This was an informative and enjoyable video. As an Australian I cannot understand the American way on voting. A friend has an intellectually disabled daughter. She had to go to a lot of trouble {doctors letters etc} to get her daughter out of voting because she is not really able to understand. such is our high standards of everyone having the right to vote. I try really hard to buy ethically. Here from H&M we can buy clothes made from recycled materials, but then I hear the process uses a lot of water. So ups and downs pros and cons. I try in the supermarket too and buy local clothing in natural materials. But its hard and always more expensive! I follow Dayle and she is a highly intelligent content creator. xxx
@AutumnBeckmanАй бұрын
Which part of American voting are you talking about?
@kaylheecarroll3186Ай бұрын
Thanks for the insight and information
@user-be3qm8wr3oАй бұрын
Thank you, so much for putting out this very informative video. I do love handbags, and I do think that it’s good to know the history of these companies who make these beautiful luxury handbags, not to mention the treatment of the workers who perhaps lives in these sweatshops , who perhaps sacrifice’s her health, to make these beautiful handbags for me to buy. I’m a firm believer in getting out and voting no excuses just get out and vote.
@jonnywoo5962Ай бұрын
Good vid - my thoughts - if a fashion company / ANY has good practice as you said you'll be able to easily find out about it - if there is any difficulty finding this then you can bet the company is hiding stuff - I think only Dacob said about the Dior scandal 'we all kind of knew if about it - now we really know' Was the Dior scandal a surprise? I disagree that leather is a byproduct - the value of that skin will be carefully calculated in the value of an animal - as will the bones / the organs etc the glue industry / the pet food industry. A company can decide if that leather is from animals raised humanely or not. I thInk collectively the best we can do is CONSUME LESS.
@angelaw886Ай бұрын
Really, I am happy with Coach, Kate Spade, and Portland Leather. I like mid brands, and I am not interested in buying luxury even though I like to look.
@vivimaria7243Ай бұрын
This is the best video I've seen about this topic! Actual ways you can have an impact.
@debbiemohney6833Ай бұрын
This is your BEST video yet! Kudos! Check you for the bulk of information.
Ай бұрын
i wont buy exotic skins bc the crocs/gators are grown only for there skin. i never buy real fur either
@dianabarry692Ай бұрын
Great video, Autumn ✔️ 🥰 👜
@justme315d23 күн бұрын
I have been boycotting LVMH for this and many other reasons. I boycott Portland Leather Goods due to the owner's behavior and how the company is towards its employees (research it as there are lots of articles about Curtis as well as reviews from previous employees).
@yardi09Ай бұрын
My communist and concentration camp surviving grandfather sold fur pelts before the Nazis took over. I have many furs. Love them.
@diannealice3601Ай бұрын
Got the Lovebug wallet from PLG, and I love it. Just ordered the Raindrop with your code 👍
@susankinney294Ай бұрын
I just love watching you. You are so smart and interesting. And the best thing of all is you look just like my high school best friend, who I still keep in touch with!
@hw7029Ай бұрын
Stella McCartney is always challenging herself/her company to uplift ethical standards.
@Restless318Ай бұрын
I will keep shopping for me but be nice to people most people can not do that any more help your fellow man too me that more important
@mchyde9645Ай бұрын
Saw a new brand, at least to me. They look like great, made.bags. Lambert.and Hyde. Check them out, it shows.A new design being made.
@fashionismypassiongirl660Ай бұрын
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@Rose-qr4xnАй бұрын
I have been voting with my money for quite awhile. For the last several years I have boycotted Target and Disney World. The world’s behavior in every sector is declining into the abyss. “If you don’t stand for something you’ll fall for anything”.
Ай бұрын
i dont like used bags. i just feel icky wearing anything used. although, when i was a kid i was forced to wear my older sisters hammy down clothes. im lucky all my bags/clothes are new now.
@martylovellmusic.Ай бұрын
But not everyone can afford brand new designer items, you may not like it but Thats why the pre loved market exists.
@AuthorLHollingsworthАй бұрын
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@erinn586415 күн бұрын
Pre-loved is way better for our planet.
@sunspear4Ай бұрын
🔍🔎🔍Autumn you are truly a Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) This video is truly food for thought and doing. What are your thoughts on Shein and Temu?😎
@AutumnBeckmanАй бұрын
Thank you. I don't shop at those places.
@sunspear4Ай бұрын
@@AutumnBeckman Nor do I, just thought you might have some insight😎