Why Do All Clothes Look The Same?

Exploring the economic and technical reasons why all clothes look the same.
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[@cjemmeson109]

One of the reasons I love historical fashion is that it looks so different from what you can buy today - but it's still practical, it was created and evolved to be worn by regular people every day. And it's fun to make!

[@percaelumvolo]

So practical, and fine-tuned over generations of sewists across time and place to evolve into a very useful form!

[@verybarebones]

Practical for the life back in the period, yeah. Not very practical now.

[@brookb6488]

@@verybarebones It may not be for you, but I live in New England, so during 10 degree winters I think a full length wool skirt with everything i need in the giant pockets is plenty practical

[@moongem4489]

@@verybarebones But which time period, culture, and class are you thinking of that you assume it's not practical? Maybe an 18th century French ballgown isn't practical for everyday modern wear, but considering all the types of clothing that have been worn since the dawn of human history, there have to be some that a modern person could comfortably wear out and about.

[@muurrarium9460]

and is also bloody impractical in modern days to wear. (At least women's clothing for a lot of eras is.)

[@kingk2405]

In the 50’s my grandma was working for a clothes designer in Paris but not in the haute couture segment just in a normal tailor shop and she was saying that the material used now (that was 20 years ago ) was the material they were using for lining. For somebody like me not in fashion I always found it was a very visual explanation to understand how quality dropped in 50 years .

[@redfullmoon]

It's the same for a lot of things - furniture, housing, house decor etc.

[@kingk2405]

@@redfullmoon Agree ! Look at the kitchen appliances designed NOT to last . My parents had an American washing machine , a big bulky and ugly one that looks like the one in the launderettes but completely indestructible . They brought it to the Middle East and Africa for 20 years , half of the time it was outside under extreme heat or humidity . Never had a problem with it . Nowadays if any of your appliances last more than 5 years people will say you are the lucky one who did not buy one build on a Friday !

[@MollyPorter]

You missed one important point - that the consumer doesn't want anything different. The vast majority of clothes buyers want 1) the same thing they've had before or 2) something that someone else has. With, as you said, small details changed. They don't want to be different or to stand out or to wear novel silhouettes or fabrics. So fast fashion (which is ALL retail fashion) caters to this customer. It's a vicious cycle.

[@inkarlcerating]

This is so true! Most people don’t really wana stand out. 👏🏼👏🏼

[@erikalily4944]

True! Everyone wants to fit in! So they dress like everyone else.

[@BEe-hi4my]

On the one hand I completely agree with you, people can be risk averse. But to say that people don’t want to be different? I just don’t think that’s true. I think the strength of Bliss’ video is that he looked at the structural environment of clothing production. I believe there is also a structural environment for desire. Why aren’t people sartorially different? Many reasons but probably not because they don’t want to be. There are many factors that impede radical standout, which might explain why people go for the details (affordability and less time consuming). The fact that people bother with details here and there to me shows that they do care about individualisation. (Though on the other hand let’s not forget That normcore came up as (an ironic) radical statement against obsessive individuality). I could write a multiple volume series on why people want to dress different but can’t (or find it very difficult). Consider the fact that clothing is both a means of expression but also recognition. It can be hard to let your freak flag fly when you know it might cost you socio economic advancement (and at the end of the day you need to eat; have somewhere to sleep and maybe even enjoy leisurable activites, more than you need a cool fit). When most people spend time in an office meaning the bulk of their clothes investment is for a specific culture…it’s not surprising most people dress boring. Also some people invest their individuality elsewhere than in clothing (as Bliss also said) and I can’t blame them. It’s not just that people are uninventive; they might have different priorities. (Consider the fact that the tell tale sign of a fashion designer is how uniformy/bland they dress - they have other things To think about).

[@artusyeddou5792]

definitly true, but how can the average consumer want new things if there isnt ?

[@MollyPorter]

@@artusyeddou5792 that’s the definition of a vicious cycle.

[@bluBlaq33]

Someone who was raised to care about style, later got into punk rock, and have a fashion sense currently that reflects that, have always found value in thrifting, up-cycling & DIY’s.

[@saintwinona]

YES

[@leonardo9259]

"man I'm so smart"

[@karayanw.4015]

I'm actually resewing my old clothes and tailoring them in such a way that I want to wear them. And I think everyone should do that. Since I started sewing myself I have gained a lot of respect for the work of the people sewing them.

[@nandayla_]

I've always loved fashion, now studying, sealing and designing my own clothes (even dreaming about having my own brand) I realized that every design is the same. It really terrifying see it, I don't wanna end up doing something that already exist. When I was drawing, I made a really extravagant clothe and thought about make it more normal, to not shock people on the streets lol but I realized that it is what is killing the fashion, everything is street wear, and is the same just to follow the pattern of people expectations, to kill individuality for that being considered strange. We are not trying to be free and express ourself throught our clothes, fashion design is about it, make yourself a piece of art. Is boring everything being the same.

[@happythoughts4977]

With any self expression, there's the desire to both fit in and stand out. So it's easy to justify graphic t-shirts with 10000 different prints since you are "safe" wearing a t-shirt and "unique" wearing a fun design.

[@hollyzijderveld]

The ending about clothes consumption is something that I think is really important, and something that I don't think is said enough. When I see discourse about ethics and fashion, it is often in the form of finding ethical replacements for the same consumerist mentality, and I often see lots of people justifying their shein purchase with the claim that ethical fashion is a lot more expensive. Obviously that's true, but I think that taking care of your wardrobe properly and restyling your pieces is so much more valuable than constantly buying new clothes, whether they're fast fashion, thrifted, or ethical. You can still overconsume ethical fashion, and I think that the mindset shift has to be in the amount that we consume rather than what we consume.

[@marlarosso]

My style is black minimalism, I'm not even looking for over the top things in every color. Still, it's really hard to find anything that doesn't bore me to death. Add that I like pure natural materials, comfortable cuts, am a shortie with limited budget. So I make my own pieces from 2hand cloth and items. It's not that hard, just time consuming.

[@dergutejunge]

It has probably already been mentioned but high fashion is not necessarily made under good working conditions. That said, the quality of the garments is usually better and thus longer lasting. I'm curious about sustainability and the future of fashion. Maybe you could venture into that some time? With the capitalist principle in check though, I don't see when fast fashion will end. Also your message is true, I've been fast fashion free for some time now and it's good. My wardrobe grows really slow, but I've pieces worn for a few years and often in the same combination but hey, they still do it. That is why you should buy good basics, they last you and make a backbone.

[@leafgreen92]

reading Overdressed by Elizabeth Cline was the ultimate wake up call and history lesson on fast fashion. great video, gonna checkout the modeliste channel!

[@morganslade1958]

It took me so long to notice that its really all about shape. I fell for that "only a logo on the sleeve" thing for so long. I shopped at zumiez, h&m and forever 21 until I got really bored. Then I fell into the streetwear scene, things like bape and supreme; which both have elevated interesting designs compared to fast fashion but are not really formally inventive or different. I havent ascended the fashion mountain top and started buying wild Rick pieces but I've become much more calculated with what I buy and I really try to pay attention to quality, fit and shape, those are the things that will make a piece last and truly stand out. That being said I'm really interested to get one of the Yeezy Perfect Hoodies that just came out, the shape looks unique from usual mass produced hoodies and it seems all the focus of that garment was put there. Although it's not the most accessible piece right now its cool to see something made with fit and shape as the focus as opposed to a logo.

[@lilyungtoaster1304]

check out gosha if you like weird hoodies

[@morganslade1958]

@@lilyungtoaster1304 will do. Thanks.

[@nikitasingh6916]

it meant so much to me when you said if you are buying clothes cause you like clothes, it is worth waiting for the good stuff. it really helped me concrete my views on not buying fast fashion after being in a dilemma of whether I should just satisfy my craving or be more mindful about it

[@BlissFoster]

I know from experience, it’s worth it to wait 💫💫

[@kelsey.is.offline]

I literally can't get this video out out of my head... you've opened my eyes and i cant go back

[@biascutfashion]

I work on the men’s floor at Nordstrom and, I have to say, I feel like this is one inescapable issue I face daily when attempting to sell garments to a consumer. It can be very difficult, and disappointing in all honesty, to run circles around the sales floor showing a customer 5 different plaid button-down shirts from 5 different brands that are all carbon copies of each other. The customers that seem to always stand out to me are those who attempt to buy something that resonates with them on a level much deeper, and at times distant from clothing, (for example, the brand Faherty makes very common menswear garments, but focus on utilizing eco-friendly fabrication and efforts on sustainability). Another gem once again Mr. Foster ✨

[@panda5122]

As the consumer it's also frustrating. Going to a department store and having 17 options for a pair of slacks is also overwhelming

[@Emily.J.]

I already hated shien for stealing artists work! Now I've got another reason to hate them lmao. Awesome video!

[@8happyperson]

i love hearing you talk. i fantasize all the time about being rich and famous enough that designers would want to dress me and i’d get to wear all the fun, kooky designs i see on the runway but alas, i am confined to the coolest things i can find at the thrift store and whatever i can diy.

[@hasaheadachenow]

Just found you today, I love what your saying about fast fashion. I thrift shop 98.8% of my clothes, shoes, jewelry, housewares, etc. recycle, reuse ! We don’t need to keep by]uying disposable fashion, we need to recycle clothes!

[@Tyfn420]

big reason why I started sewing. I had clothes, but I didn`t like any of them.Also I didn`t find anything on the internet that was in my interest, so I took my clothes and began sewing with them to the point where I could comfortably say "I would wear that"

[@stevezytveld6585]

During lockdown I picked up my sewing needles for the first time since I was a kid. Part of it was boredom, but the bigger piece was wanting and needing clothing that would fit me well. I'm a short, curvy, busty human with a short waist and a sway back - which translates into no retail block pattern will do the job without extensive alterations. So I'm slowly teaching myself what my Grannies knew by the time they were ten - how to make clothing. Patterns come from the 1930's-50's and the fabric comes from the Village of Value. Inspiration comes from the Cos Tube world that includes people like Bernadette Banner. It's not a solution for everyone. But over the 20th century we lost so much knowledge of how to do things for ourselves - from clothing to gardening... - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

[@schiatzeschiatze5002]

Spot on. I learned a lot. You aren’t asking but just to share , when I was 26 I decided to design my shirts, suits, jackets, coats etc and had them tailored. I buy fabric, stock them up and when I have more money, have them made into clothes. Now I am 41 and I have a wardrobe of only bespoke clothing and I enjoy nods on the train, compliments from strangers , admiration from my jealous colleagues and of course a lot of confidence in knowing that I wear clothes I love that were made for me and that I did not gain weight because they still fit me. End of story.

[@BlissFoster]

I always love comments like this 😌 thanks for sharing 💫💫

[@pizomalachowski3120]

This taught me about being more patient. It's hard to see all the things other people can buy from fast fashion stores, unfortunately for them the clothes will break or lose properties before they can really enjoy the piece. Building a wardrobe with pieces that are better will make you responsible economically, and you will be certain that the pieces last a long time. Sorry English isn't my first language...

[@thuggathuggababy]

As you’ve stated so many times over it still baffles me how people don’t understand that you can find designer pieces, or nice misc vintage pieces, for right around the same price range as some of the fast fashion stuff. It really doesn’t even take much research to find either people just don’t put forth the effort. Buying designer ≠ I’m rich so I just buy expensive clothes

[@kaiyajade]

Modeliste studio is one of my favorites

[@ramonribeiro2663]

Omg this was literally the most important thing I heard this week 🥺 I’m currently going through a shopping addiction and trying to change my approach on consuming and this video is just so important. Thx u so much bliss 🥺❤️

[@BlissFoster]

I’m so glad it was useful for you, Ramon! 😊 If you’re serious about the shopping addiction, please find help, you’re worth it. There’s a lot of resources online for this 💫💫

[@anishabhowal6841]

you seem like someone who genuinely care about fashion and works hard to know the truth behind it...love your videos.

[@kindawannadie9911]

okay, i've thought about it a few second ago and i saw your video... thank you for that essay ! i haven't seen interesting clothes for a long time tbh

[@alenz3804]

I loved the last bit about how it’s worth it to settle, great stuff man. I often play videos in the shower on my speaker and your talking points are always interesting and keeps me engaged so I don’t fall asleep in the bathroom

[@iknowyouwanttofly]

I think the homeskill to get into if you want to be able to do crazy shapes is knitting. I also love that if I get board of something i can just frorg it have the yarn back and make it into something new. With like zero new co2 cost also it makes me think of transformers.

[@akshayde]

this is essentially what happens in any structural design fields like automobile design or architecture. you can draw whatver you want on paper but in practice you end up being constraint to functional and structural required. then you go down a level and have to make things for the actual world and now you are just slightly changing the tail light design on a care or whatver

[@sihamstakeon3445]

Thank you for pulling out conversations we need to have every time we talk about fashion. As a designer myself I was determined to learn and master pattern making above all things because I knew (from my mom) that if I master drafting patterns I can create all the things I have in my mind. However so many “designers” nowadays get a post from Pinterest change minor things and give it to their pattern maker and seamstress to make it for them and they have no technical knowledge of construction so they end up with “another piece of garment” that looks exactly like something else. And as someone mentioned in the comments people want to fit in so they’d rather buy something they’ve seen on Instagram than be unique and individualistic. Pattern making is the future of fashion for those who aspire to make it in the industry because this is a skill that won’t be replaced by AI

[@aleksandrabojarowska9568]

One thing about the ending. You said "If you need a suit for an interview and you don't have one, go buy one" Well you can also rent clothes for ocasions like this, like wedding, NYE, graduation party etc.

[@xDiilllToullllliiiDx]

thank you so much for putting this educational stuff out there, one really needs this kind of stuff when being constantly bombarded by consumerist propaganda. I have fallen into the trap of consuming cheap things more and more I try to only buy ethically sourced and crafted pieces. I have learned to enjoy what I have and not try to constantly look for novelty outside my wardrobe, there are looks that I wear multiple times a month and I see nothing wrong with it.

[@user-up7ro2kz7x]

omg I swear after clicking this vid and clicking on to another vid I got a levi's ad saying "It's cool to wear the same clothes and it's cool to be sustainable(?)" lol

[@heriette]

As for the pattern drafting, I recently decided to draft my first pattern on my own (I'm a hobby sewist). I was however worried about getting the chest portion right, so I decided to just copy one of my tops. I'm pretty poor so apart from making my own stuff, I shop second hand, but I still own some fast fashion clothes (also, a lot of my second hand stuff are originally from a fast fashion store). Anyway, I realized that I barely own any clothes that had any thought put into them. They very often rely on having some kind of a stretchy fiber, so they don't have to bother with darts. Or they include shirred panels. Or they don't try to be fitted at all, do two straight verticals seams and assume that you're gonna tuck the bottom into pants anyway (most of Shein shirts). Like, I get why they do that, but it does kinda explain why mainstream fashion has felt so boring and uninspired to me for a while.

[@larkin2890]

loved this. thank you for putting in work to educate ppl. if we can get more ppl to really holistically understand these systems we've created (and you did a great job hitting all the points) then we can work together tear them down and create something new that values human life and the environment, while giving even more creative freedom to express ourselves thru our clothes than we can even imagine rn.

[@jlester8584]

I can draft patterns, once you know how, you can innovate. The patternmaking and grading takes about 1% of the production lifecycle. Selling clothes is a business. All clothes look tend to look similar because of money. Stores are averse to risk. They want to attract consumers with a fresh look, but don't want to be stuck with unsold goods and markdowns. Chain stores tend to restrict their buyers to a narrow band of acceptable looks, all the same, but with minor style variations. They also dictate a generic fit. Instead of acknowledging that most people have a body type, they demand an average fit. They take the measurements of all people and divide them by all people. That' ensures clothes will only fit passably. They also reduce the possibility of clothes fitting by reducing the intervals between sizes, S, M, L, XL, etc. Most employers have dress expectations if not outright dress codes. So do many schools and churches. Consumers choose average clothing because their lives expect it. I love high fashion. I love good quality. One out of two ain't bad.

[@noasabbah2361]

Let go of the idea that there’s the perfect garment out there for you-woah. All those capsule wardrobe people advocate for finding that one garment that’s perfect, but that puts you in a spot where you’re perpetually looking to level up your clothes… and consuming. Such a “no duh” sentence and yet it felt revelatory. Love your stuff Bliss.

[@ellenbeverleypascal5363]

So immensely grateful for your perspective. Thank you

[@BlissFoster]

I’m so glad you’ve found the work useful, Ellen 😊

[@piccalillipit9211]

*GENUUINLY ONE OF THE BEST VIDEOS* I have watched on KZbin this year - BRILLIANT - you said everything I could think of on the subject... And please people - STOP buying cheap crap - BUY second hand, its way WAY better quality for pennies. I have $3,500 jackets I got for $10, and I have several. NO KIDDING. Its not every day, but you will find them.

[@tortillaspapas100]

i've been living on thrifting and bigbrother handouts for most my life, also customizing, and tailoring the same clothes to fit my style. i'm no fashion designer, but i realize that what i create with the garments i find has a higher value than any fast fashion piece, although! many of us who enjoy expressing ourselves trough garments decide to make a random brand on instagram and charge $200us for a thrifted-screenprinted flannel

[@deborahcohen7070]

Currently loosing weight and therefore changing size and proportions. So i am using a combination of resizing my already owned clothes and thrifting. Through this i have come to realise how much the limited choices in shops body shame those of us who are less average. I am no longer overweight and was recently informed in a large jean retail outlet.. "you wont be able to get jeans that fit, some people just cant."

[@stacyinfishers]

Love your sofa in the background

[@julcsiharsanyi3938]

It is scary how true it is that we as people deep in our minds know that cheap clothes were produced in awful conditions but we try to look past it, just for the sake of shopping :(( i have been guilty as well before

[@konstantinosspirtos1662]

Man, I also learned the hard way about shein giving me ads everywhere after I visited their site once. Great vid first time watching

[@valeriaparedes2497]

i really enjoy these videos, I may join the patreon soon :)

[@jadesimpson5905]

That’s why I am so absolutely trying to learn to use my sewing machine and make clothes that fit my body for myself. Maybe it’ll turn into something more and I can do that for the people around me at least locally or in the very least my friends, but my friend keeps telling me when she likes these clothes and all I can think is “I’ll make it for her.“ I just feel like I have to. People always talk about my fashion sense and how I always look good in my outfits, and I just don’t hear it anymore. I see all of these amazing designs on the runway and I just don’t understand how people can buy those things from those websites and walk around and papers thin garments that they had to spend money on. I mean, they worked a whole hour for a cheap shirt they won’t have in a month. I’ve honestly given up on the normal thing and I’m going to learn to make garments that stick out in the color and structure and the way that expresses parts of me because ever since “basic“ became a style of person, I have been slowly dying inside for quality embroidery and organza and finding out what people’s personalities actually look like from their clothing CHOICES.

[@molokuro]

Superb. I was also a fast fashion consumer, I have my own preferred style but those styles that I want isn't available on the market on an affordable price, I ended up kept on buying clothes to "try" to satisfy myself and use it as an escape, which 70% of them ended up being the same, just with different little details, such as frills and different collars, and yet still doesn't make me happy. Truthfully, when you look at those clothes from afar, no one will notice the difference, I notice it because I bought it, but it's not significant enough to change a look. I have hundreds of clothing item I never use and I ended up donating it. Such a toxic cycle, for the past year I've only bought 1 item which I now use every week. It made me realize that all those "quick fix" doesn't work in a long run, it's true what you said, when I want to buy something, I now think, whether it's something that I truly want, or is it just our of boredom. This also applies to accessories, bags and shoes! Thank you for bringing this up!

[@friedrichsrobert]

Loved the message & also that you invested in new camera equipment!

[@-haclong2366]

I have this idea for years now, I want design a suit-dress, as in a blazer with a long skirt attached as a male fashion item that combines that practically of a Zhongshan Suit (which has four pockets instead of 3, which for whatever stupid reason is the norm), and looks like a traditional Vietnamese dress style. Yet because it's non-standard all tailors refuse to make ir.

[@zhisu2665]

One of my favourite shirts is a one side leopard print, one side dark green button up with wings. I do wish there were more slightly "eccentric" items available not from specialty stores

[@softwearings]

relating this to the rise of knitting/crocheting/diy clothesmaking over the past couple of years (in part due to covid)-- the patterns and materials being pushed the most are also those that are cheapest and *most immediately rewarding.* practically all of the viral knitting/crocheting tutorials use extremely chunky, bright colored, acrylic yarn; it's the easiest type of yarn to get, at any craft store, and the chunkier it is the quicker it is worked up, so you can make a jw anderson replica or one of those giant arm-knit roving blankets in just a day. i guess i'm thinking, even homemade clothes can *kind of* be like fast fashion-- prioritizing the cheapest materials and the most instant gratification possible

[@Air.keccc1]

What a lot of people dont usually think about when designing clothing is how limiting it is. You may want to make a totally obscure and innovative piece of clothing but you have to remember that for the most part, a top has to hang off the shoulders to not fall off and a pair of pants have to fit somewhere on the body to stay up

[@piccalillipit9211]

*AS SOMEONE WHO CAN DRAFT PATTERNS* the examples you give at 4:30 are staggering. I dont know if they "draped and cut" or if they had "unwrapping" software or just an AMAZING understanding of geometry...??? Wrapping a 2D bit of cloth around a 3D body in a new and unusual way - NOT using the "rules" that have been laid down over the centuries is astonishingly difficult. If you want to know just HOW difficult, design a new cut for a paperboys hat and see how many goes it takes you to get it right...

[@MrBlobbysLover]

I still maintain one of the best things anyone who cares about sustainable fashion should do is mending clothes! Esp if they’re quality garments! I’ve even started darning my socks like my Nan used to 😅

[@to_mar_s]

Love it! very motivational! got to stop buying, and finally starting to feel and understand the fast fashion effects. Choosing to be more conscious about purchases. Really like searching for cool pieces at second hand stores!

[@kristerre1753]

Simply commodity✨,best one bliss

[@thinkingthoughtsart]

Another great video! I definitely relate to waiting to purchase something that you’ve been fixating on. I know it’s not a designer or high fashion category but I am really into the look of nascar T-shirts especially vintage. Mind you I’m not that big of a nascar fan. I just love the esthetics of there shirts. But I’ve had my eye on multiple ones but none just felt right until recently. An African American racer Bubba Wallace won a cup series (he’s the 2nd African American in the history of Nascar to have done so). And bam! I ordered a commemorative one on the spot. It’s a piece of history that will become a great vintage piece 20 years from now and it makes me so very happy. I found the design I love and love the inspirational story behind it. It really does make a world of difference to be patient and wait on that fashion piece that you love!

[@BlissFoster]

Ok, this is the coolest vintage graphic tee story I’ve ever heard. I’m so glad you were patient and I’m SO glad it paid off. Congrats! 💫💫

[@veenajay482]

Well said. Everyone should watch this. And i have to agree with what Molly porter says in her comment above. Most people dont want to draw too much attention. they just want to blend in with the crowd. But i know you are talking about fashion enthusiasts who spend too much money on cheap clothes. But just to add to molly's thaught... We as a society have become so used to following an invisible set of rules set by none other than our society itself. And i also have to add, most of my friends who are not fashion designers or fashion enthusiasts, dont really think about these things. Or know what is what and that there is so much more to fashion. Another reason for this also is that you only get those common stores with their common collections in most smaller cities. You actually have to go to a capital city like Berlin or Münich in germany to find some unique stores. I've had numerous conversations with random people about this. And from what i gather, they are oblivious to what someone who is invested in the fashion industry sees. Just like im not so informed about some other industries.

[@Bexjester]

I agree with nearly everything Bliss is saying but, (soz) there are a few points that keep being brought up that are very excluding: 1. living in areas that have less affluent thrift shops will tend to only have cheap/nasty clothes for sale; 2. those clothes won’t be in larger sizes; 3. Not all cultures accept wearing pre-owned clothes; 4. trying to buy from thrift shops &not being able to find what you need or replace what’s worn out. To be blunt as a bigger woman if only fast fashion is bothering to make clothes in my size, then I have no choice regardless of my personal ethics. That said I have many clothes I’ve bought from Asos, H&M and other shops that I’ve had more than 5 years and I still have some old navy stuff from more that 12 years ago. At this end of the fashion spectrum I’m less fussed with expressing myself because it’s never really been an option unless I made it myself. I have. It’s too much effort when you work, have kids, and go back to uni… I’m more about a more smooth running life, which may change as the kids get older.

[@josedealva4205]

in mexico you find used dr martens, dirty, with fungii, at retail prices. and people buy them out of ignorance or lack of stores or just to wear a logo or brand, regardless of how unhealthy it is, and also, well you are paying for new items for the opportunist who sold them to you. it is what it is

[@brunonjezic6208]

Horrific thing is that Shien and LV bouth end up on a field for similar reasons. Im not even shure in theyre ethics of making stuff. I find much more interesting stuff that comes from small interesting makers if i can aford it. In the same time i do buy something that chaches my eye from current store offerings with hope im suporting at least physical stores around me. Some streets started to look dystopian with so much of the stores closed for different reasons

[@mand1chan]

Is that your house in the background? I love it :0

[@BlissFoster]

Definitely not my house 😅 this is my parent’s house

[@balazs7235]

Consumerism,- Generally people are boring with regards to their style, thus companies make boring clothes to appeal to the lack of style or extravagant taste. And that is why designer houses still strive despite not appealing to the majority of people. People will pay extra to dress however they really want, and designer houses know how to cater for that ‘need’. In the production of designer clothes, there’s need for more skilled workers that are keen on details to give the perfect product. They are of course not saints by any means, their goal is the same. But their audience require a more refined touch and they give that to you if you pay for it. Kind of off the point now, I digress. That being said, it’s a very good video and wish more of the designer over-the-top touch could be added to brands like H&M or Zara, even if for a slightly higher price. Let’s pretend in an ideal world that would not lead to problems. One can only dream lol. I just recently found your channel and great content, enjoy the videos a lot.

[@juliaostlund9360]

Makes me want to learn how to sew and upcycle even more ugh!

[@artusyeddou5792]

Btw you might know Maison Cléo, its a french brand that make custom made clothes, fitted for you and for your needs, with unique designs ! To me thats what making clothing should look like

[@akselik6380]

Buying second hand and sustainability has been a trend for a minute now. Hope it doesnt go away.

[@victorialopezguerrero388]

it was very funny while true when you explained how clothes are just a business model for a company and viewed as disposable. Thank you so much for educating on fast fashion. I often have trouble bringing these conversations up with my friends as I want to respect their decision, but they are not aware of how harmful and ridiculous this is. quality really is priceless. Also, could you share that info about the creative patterns ? I am a new member of your discord and I definitely missed it. Thank you for making me fall in love with fashion

[@BlissFoster]

I posted a link to that discord convo recently in the Fashion resources channel 💫💫

[@95airgabriel]

BLISS! so good to see you

[@sleepy131]

Haha this is literally the reason why i try to not buy cloth anymore but only make stuff myself

[@dericflairmultiverse4952]

omg is that pattern thing on the private discord still there? I need to join ASAP for real

[@almadownie6305]

ive been saving for a pair of real, durable jeans. And the wait is very gratifying in the sense that i appreciate a lot the jeans i have. But in retrospect to the day ill need another pair, what’s a good make to look for? I currently have a pair of secondhand Levi’s

[@tishsmiddy71]

I love how waist and inseam determine your size , neck , chest and shoulders determine your size everything else is imagination !

[@lisac.9393]

All great info, thank you!

[@carrollwilliams8861]

When I was in high school I made a lot of -tshirts. Always used the same store bought pattern. I loved going to Cloth World when new fabrics arrived and buying more material. I appreciate looking at cheap clothing and higher end clothing. Amazing differences and I have great respect for fine workmanship. When I go to thrift stores I always see Shein and LulaRoe. It hurts my eyes to see the designs, fabric and quality. What a lousy statement they make, and thank goodness I can afford better clothing.

[@patriciainportland5567]

This was an excellent video. And on the heels of me buying three items just b/c I liked them. They were used, but designer, so not so cheap. This video affirmed for me to stop buying just to buy. What a waste...

[@leo619ribas]

Thank you for doing this that you do Bliss. I think Its something I needed.

[@frillSquid]

Hi, friendly goth/EGL/alternative grad student here! Even we have a problem with fast fashion techniques slipping in to the community, although to a lesser degree than mainstream fashion. Skirts are getting slimmer (though still usually about 2.5 meters hem circumference), shirring is getting less gathered, and brands are opting for printed vs. sewn details, all to keep prices stable with inflation and materials becoming more expensive.

[@AmberBlase]

Check out fabric made from scratch with things like stinging nettles, hemp, wool and flax and then made into gorgeous, textured cloth. If I had to choose between ‘boring’ shapes and boring fabric I’d not care so much about the same old shape and go for clothing made from these dreamy irregular (with character) fabrics.

[@BOWS3R]

Thank you. I appreciate and enjoy these videos

[@ArtistJoshuaWeigand]

Well, if you read every comment. Good video. First time I've seen your channel. I think I'll check out more of your videos.

[@BlissFoster]

I do, thanks Josh 💫💫 Glad you found it 🦾

[@zacstarkey1369]

Coming from my lcf lectures, the turnover for research, design, flats ect to create a season for alot of fashion brands less so high fashion is not uncommon to be as little as a week. When hearing that I can see why ALOT of clothes are the same

[@iknowyouwanttofly]

I think we have to change. Make mending ok so people can take care of one pair of pants instead of trying to buy the same pant 15 times. This will leave space for other things too in their co2 budget.

[@janedoe4305]

That's why I thrift or make my clothes myself

[@Whodnl]

Better know this is a bliss foster classic

[@Happinc]

Another thing I wanted to say is that CLOTHES ARE THE SAME… we need to cultivate an attitude of contentment and gratitude for what we already have!

[@kerstinhanke355]

Thank you!

[@tishsmiddy71]

Thank you ☺️

[@francescojen3634]

VERY COOL CAP!

[@petarpavlovic3602]

I've been informed before that fast fashion is kinda alright if you actually intend to wear it for a longer time and use all of it's potential instead of throwing the garment away when it bores you out. Kinda suffocating the 'fast' factor of it. I get that YOU or someone else who is deeper into fashion and runway than me would easily get bored of that, but for my closet, an olive shirt with a grainy, coarse surface from zara is good enough to go with a few outfits I have entirely put together. Am I wrong or does that make sense?

[@cristianalexander8861]

You got the right idea 💡

[@feltcap]

Always look forward to your videos :)

[@daniellukarov7708]

I don't spend time second guessing cheap clothes. I most of the time like to think its cheap because it is not a "brand" or is "out of fashion" so I'm low key thrifting sometimes, as one of your other videos said I mostly get archives. Further I like fashion but never got myself to wear or pull of a decent look. Most of the time I give the impression of a fuckboy cause I wear lots of Tommy and when I try to pull something off people end up asking me: "Where are you going all dressed up". But yeah to conclude I know you are right but I kind of hope you are not, cheap is "nice" sometimes (especially if your pockets aren't bleeding) :D

[@nadinehildebrand8035]

I love secondhand ...everytime a new look mixeted and many accessoires i love colours.....call me paridise bird

[@american_relish]

6:07 Ah yea the glissando but make it sacrilege

[@ah5721]

I didn't become interested in fashion, how to dress well and how to buy stuff that lasts until I was in my early 20s I'm now 32 and Thanks to Shelbizle , Justin Leconte and others I learned how bad the industry is and how to get proper fit and look well put together . That said, don't want to contribute to the wasteful exploitative practices and buy exclusively second hand for my whole family except for my husbands newest suits one for winter onwe for summer which is the highest quality wool italian cut we could afford because thrifted suits will never fit him right and my husband will have it for the next 10 years or more. I also sew and I never get more compliments than when I wear my 50s inspired dress I made and had to alter the bust dart and the length of the bodice part. The biggest problem is that the industrial side of clothes making killed the art of actual tailoring to fit peoples bodies followed by cheap clothes fitting to ones body and size has been a dying art know how to. I've slowly learned how to do more than basic sewing after I did patches , hems and took in sides for people for pizza money in college when we were all broke but had that favorite pair of pants that fit but needed small repairs. I now look for things that speak to me and are made well , if they dont I pass on them and don't have poorly made items in my closet. I plan on sewing more garments for everyday because the stores don't have things that fit me well to thin muscly broad shoulders small 30 c chest and 28 waist 38 hip 33" inseam proportions with hip dip.

[@life_of_i_]

Brands like pangaia show that it’s possible to create clothing that is sustainable and looks good, they even have Jean jackets made out of nettles or something like that. I do think it’s important we choose wisely how we spend our money a lot of these fast fashion brands disgust me when you think of how much they just keep pushing out. I even saw a Tiktok video where a famous brand was cutting handbags to write them off for taxes! they’re what we call in the hood trifling. 🤢🤢🤢 but I’m afraid they’ve already screwed us over.

[@gawroon8600]

Can anyone tell me the name of the documentary that he's showing in 6:53

[@BlissFoster]

The True Cost (2015) 💫💫

[@gawroon8600]

@@BlissFoster tysm really appreciate this

[@brandonbandstra226]

What an original interesting video

[@feelthesun136]

as a designer and seamstress, i will fix this

[@EinsamPibroch278]

Clothes come in the same shape because most bodies have the same shape. Nowadays that shape is round, but it counts.

[@juliacando4627]

Ok, but can we talk about how designer doesn’t necessarily equal quality * my designer shirt’s hem coming undone after 2 wears*. If it’s all crap quality, I’d rather not pay 200$ for crap.