Sneaky Ways H&M Gets You To Spend Money

[@elodeduvenhage7695]

It kind of seems like these fast fashion brands are only cheap in very developed countries, while the rest of the world on average see these brands as expensive and long lasting

[@officialman4223]

Elode Duvenhage t6666

[@jacobgeorge7475]

It didnt used to be like that though? Our parents all bought nice, long lasting clothes that pass down thru generations perfectly fine, yet scoff if you spend more than h&m prices on clothes. Fast fashion ruined people's perspective, imagine passing down something from H&M to your kid, it would be in shambles.

[@NiamhAllStar21]

I agree, I don’t buy cloths very often and when I do it’s a splurge to go to H&M or Zara or something. They are not designer prices but it’s very presumptive of the video creators to think spending so much money is an easy regular thing that you don’t think about. I’m in Europe and if there is something I want to by for €20/30 I think about it for a long time before spending that money. Maybe these brands are cheaper in America but here you don’t buy piles and piles of clothes just for fun like money is nothing

[@elodeduvenhage7695]

@@jacobgeorge7475 I can see where you are coming from but I am referring to the fact that places like H&M isn't as cheap in many countries. 🙂

[@elodeduvenhage7695]

@@NiamhAllStar21 yes thank you. I don't know any people who just buy a ton of clothes and then never wear them or just keep buying. Clothes are just to expensive. So everyone just wears their clothes until they really need something new.

[@kaviyandeena5158]

Man if I ever heard someone really dead inside, this is it

[@sancho7863]

Kaviyan Deena he needs the fight club story to happen to him or something

[@luckyarcher]

This dude legit skipped his breakfast

[@nerdynaga]

Lol true story

[@ronanfernandes1162]

You're ruining his career. You're so thoughtless.

[@mtksbctk]

Fried to crisp burn

[@melaniep4099]

This is like s depressed version of VOX video

[@gabynevarez]

Lmaoooo

[@huntrrams]

A rejected Vox video

[@k-kishan-n]

Lol vox is a shit just read the articles on pewdiepie by them and their analytics video of youtube

[@bryan.w.t]

@@k-kishan-n Yeah I get that controversy, but I must admit, they're videos are so good

[@k-kishan-n]

@@bryan.w.t if I am being real they do have some of the best produced videos

[@abhipshabiswal5622]

I'm from India and H&M and Zara are considered freaking expensive. Basics starting with $60 $70 are ₹4000 ₹5000 here, people with minimum wage jobs earn this much per month, in total. You see the problem? About sustainability, even that has been capitalised.

[@aaabbb-py5xd]

India needs to stop stealing American jobs

[@aaabbb-py5xd]

@Spell Check But Americans told you they want these "sweatshop" jobs. Just look at how America howled at China. The American plan is: turn these "sweatshop" jobs into air-conditioned jobs and make Mexico pay for it. Oops I meant make you pay for it. Then, America will win a Nobel Peace Prize for liberating all those people from bad jobs, or any job at all lolol

[@shreya-fg5mu]

nah h and m isn’t that expensive. i got a shirt for 400 and a sweatshirt for 800. some pieces are pricy but not that much.

[@laila-mx8wk]

@@aaabbb-py5xd america needs to steale other peoples lives

[@aaabbb-py5xd]

@@laila-mx8wk It's called liberating people from their lives. See, you must invoke "freedom" whenever you mention America. Example: America freed 10 Afghanis from their lives of poverty by bombing them dead because they moved liked "terrorists"

[@zofiamartin8187]

I find it disappointing that Business Insider put most the responsibility on the individual consumer. There could be law enforcement to reduce maximum amount of clothing produced, extra taxes on items considered fast fashion or further audits to review supply chains. The individual can’t act quickly enough to change the way the fashion industry is going

[@Reutviv]

Yes and like he says it can be really hard to resist a good deal even when you morally know it’s not right, it’s better for the industry to be regulated because we can’t really trust ourselves to make the best decisions all the time.

[@phantomstranger1125]

I mean, at the end of the day it is mostly the fault of the consumer. If people made ethical decisions, H&M and Zara wouldn't exist.

[@MarieKyriney]

@@phantomstranger1125 but that expects that most ppl think like this and like we learned the past years... folks do be stupid.

[@needtoknowbasis5147]

Because the viewpoint expressed in the video was from a capitalism perspective. And as we know, capitalism and government interference do not go hand in hand. Thus, their only option is to put the blame on the individual as a consumer of those products, not the production process itself. The problem with this, as was pointed out in the comments above, is that reliance on individual’s moral compass usually does not turn out well.

[@cat5636]

@@needtoknowbasis5147 the problem is that for fashion to be sustainable the prices need to go up. And consumers don't like that.

[@MatthewMahony]

There’s problems on both ends. A $5 shirt should be questioned on how they were able to get it that cheap. A $500 shirt should be questioned for what makes it worth that much(ignoring brand relevance).

[@devd6373]

Matthew Mahony the $500 company have to pay someone to actually come up with original ideas. $5 shirt steals the idea. Also hand made in good conditions with good materials and is tailored and iterated to the head designers specific vision

[@MatthewMahony]

Dev D there’s no design coming from big companies (LV/Gucci/Chanel/etc) that warrants these price tags of up to $1000 for a cotton t-shirt. There are unique T-Shirt designs coming from Rick Owens and others that are half that price or less and are made up to par. A quality t-shirt with a unique design can easily be had for even under $100 that are made very well.

[@eiei4279]

@@devd6373 dude really? Whats the diff between high fashion basic tee and low fashion basic tee? Like $400 for basic tee and $6 for basic tee? Some of them using the same materials as they said in the tag like some of 100% cotton or cotton and polyester. Some of em has good quality with reasonable prices and some other has the same quality with a damn high price I know some of my local brands really put the price so damn high but they do it hand made and its like the culture things they only make for some special moment or something like that but you know for a basic tee what kind of people would like to make million of basic tee by a hand and it cost up top $500

[@marinachen5012]

both of them are from slave labors.

[@miki4318]

A real retail price for a tee is like 35$, good cotton (not GMO), workers with a "good" wage and not 3$ a day like in India, and a good idea behind the t-shirt, Patagonia is an example of sustainable business. Gucci makes tee here in Italy for like 10/20€ each, (good cotton and the workers are paid at least 700€ a month) but they can sell them for 350€ each because they can: you buy a quality tee but you pay for the brand.

[@robee1602]

Man, H&M and Zara are kind of expensive in my country. At least for me.

[@GeorgeAscue]

Same in Perú

[@sirinathapa3203]

I feel you

[@alfizzapradana]

I feel the same

[@elisevong3439]

kinda

[@lizcedie]

Same in the Philippines 😭😭😭

[@auwanho]

Am i the only person who wears a shirt from HnM or Zara for like 3 years or more until it break?

[@Subscribers-it8xp]

Same

[@707-p7e]

Yes you are

[@TheElvire96]

I have H&M sweaters Ive been wearing for 6 years and that still looks fairly new, what do you all do with your clothes ?

[@id_emotion]

Same! I've stopped buying new things for like 9 months now. I just keep wearing my old clothes, especially the ones hidden in my wardrobe. Generally, Topman, River Island and Next are good quality, and I have shirts 5+ years old from them

[@joshuamateos9680]

No so do I my thing is just because it’s made in a country that is known for cheap labor doesn’t mean it’s constructed poorly nor does it mean it’s made of cheap material. Also half of being sustainable is also knowing how to care for the clothes you already have they literally have tags that tell you how to care for your garments.

[@zubairkar]

H/m and Zara is the symbol of prestige from where I come

[@ОрландоМосковиш]

сасниыдзип амин

[@ifyouaintbtsyouaintit.9806]

Same here

[@depax95]

so where u from? sorry im late

[@miaameshire]

@@depax95 I don't know where the author of original commentary is from but I want to say something on my behalf. I'm from Russia and Zara and H&M are considered premium brands in here. My family is a little bit richer than most of Russian families are but we're still struggling with fast fashion brands' prices. For example, I can get one sweatshirt when I need to but three sweatshirts will damage my family's budget as they cost like 1/4 of a standard salary in Russia. This video made me rather sad. I know I have to take responsibility for buying clothes from fast fashion brands but it just seems unfair. It's not my fault that salaries in my country are so low and the only option for me is buying cheap clothes. I can't afford products of more sustainable brands.

[@hot_salsa_dipping_sauce]

@@miaameshire you should try thrifting. I'm not from russia, but from what noticed second hand stores are full of fast fashion brands with a sprinkle of more expensive ones, but they're hidden under a huge amout of granny clothes so you need to have some patience with this. I suggest you look at every section diligently and go to multiple stores in a day if you can. This also makes the clothes sustainable in a way. Even if a specific brand is not, since you buy their clothes from a thrift store you won't be supporting that brand, just the small store you're buying from. And it's also sustainable bc there will be less clothes that go in the landfills if you buy them second hand.

[@katkatovich562]

Got so interested in Daniel's no waste company, visited the website...$75 a simple black t-shirt with a discount (original price is $105). Hello Zara and H&M

[@almamater489]

Just go thrifting then, instead of supporting fast fashion

[@willgage6853]

@@almamater489 not everyone wants their wardrobe to be made up of clothes that have been cycled through different households. they want new

[@almamater489]

@@willgage6853 There are thrift shops that sell all new. Save up money so you can buy from brands that are local or that don't mass produce. We don't need that many clothes every season

[@peachyskeleton7484]

@@willgage6853 See that's were the problem is it's stupid we have so many clothes on this planet that no one would have to buy smt new i don't get where the problem is in buying secondhand cause there really isn't it's cheaper and still mostly looks new so why would you not want to buy clothes that way ?just wash them and there is no problem

[@jarupongch]

H&M red tags clearance clothing saved my broke ass wallet. $3 for a T-shirt, $10 for a sweater, etc.. I wear these 5+ years, although their quality isn't the best, but they do last quite a while.

[@tiffanytong8480]

I swear on Black Friday, I got white sneakers for $3 from H&M.

[@rubendabeat]

I do the same, i always bought on the sale section

[@VickeyHungary]

Me too, I only can afford h&m, when it's on sale.

[@billykobilca6321]

All poorly made. Buy Better. It will last.

[@juanslife2387]

Alx I change tags 😂

[@abeedahfarjan]

"Cheap clothes at H&M?" I only have two clothing pieces of H&M and it was on sale. That's how poor my ass is.

[@danielled1980]

Some

[@iamagoodboy1929]

Same here but from Zara. 😂bought them 3 years ago on sale

[@lavenderdrms5241]

And then is me. H&M from thrift stores. Yeah!

[@J.0.E.]

H&M is really cheap to me. I spent 1000s on a moleskin type 2 jacket made in Japan last month.

[@escribanomaryjoyce]

Just got mine in an overrun online store 😅

[@gurlbye9942]

People act like luxury clothes are indestructible. The reason why h&m and zara clothes get so worn out quick is because since theyre cheap, people tend to throw them frequently in the washer in heavy setting. This is damaging to all clothes even to those sturdy highest quality denim jeans. Do you really think that an artisan hand made Dior or gucci dress will survive after 3 machine washes without any flaw? You are out of your mind.

[@jujuonthatbeat524]

tropicana you're right,i always laundry my $600 givenchy so it last longer

[@gurlbye9942]

@@jujuonthatbeat524 yep same, i have the corny ass gucci tshirt lol and i handwash it all the time. I have a louis vuitton scarf and that shit started pilling the first time i used it. it's also a common complaint for LV scarves.

[@JennyH-yr1hj]

lol, also all clothes are 'handmade' but the price differs depending on how much they're paid.

[@zoeie93413]

you should not wash denims

[@SuperNerd528]

@@goldensun3507 i knew someone who worked at diesel jeans and they told me your not to wash high quality denim. That placing it in a ziplock bag in the freezer is the best way to get rid of any odours, retain the wash, and shape.

[@ElliKim73]

I think I've been wearing some of my H&M stuff for nearly 10 years now. Almost my entire closet is from H&M and Primark. Only things that gets torn once in a while are my basic sleeveless shirts cause I rip them with my nails sometimes. Other than that I wear this stuff until it doesn't fit anymore or I can't stand it anymore

[@alkc4048]

this video is very much “blame the consumer”. why? we don’t get to choose where h&m or zara source their clothes. some of us are poor, and fast fashion is our only option for clothing (besides thrifting). i hate this mentality of “oh YOU need to do YOUR part for the planet” while i have literally no choice BUT to feed into corrupt systems. the fast fashion industry’s corporate greed is to blame for this, and me buying a shirt or two from h&m isn’t going to contribute to the problem as much as this video says it is.

[@Reutviv]

Yessss pushing consumer responsibility doesn’t really work, we need laws to regulate these companies more strictly!! But I haven’t seen anyone actually blame poor people for buying fast fashion, because they are not what is keeping the system afloat. If only poor people bought a few necessities from fast fashion companies they would collapse. What keeps the wheel turning is mostly middle class people who could afford something more sustainable but decide to buy 10 tops from shein for 2€ instead. Like he said, for fast fashion to be profitable they have to sell a LOT and if you truly are poor you don’t buy a lot.

[@ayesteriia]

I think it’s important push both since our planet is dying cause of the things like this.

[@enriagolli4431]

We dont really need that many clothes.Just stop buying your 10th tshirt because it only costs 5 euros .Take proper care of the clothes you already have .And yes thrifting is a good option.Imagine where do these unused clothes go?Its ton and tons of waste \.They dump them in third world countries .Everything gets polluted .

[@zenosintherain]

@@enriagolli4431 thrifting isn’t a good option for everyone though

[@undercava1]

The problem is people buying 10 cute new crop tops from shein because they are "cute" and "trendy". Not because they need it.. just because they want it

[@pandacota490]

The person narrating this either is done with his job or is not paid enough

[@Yasmeentea]

Why not both 😂

[@pandacota490]

@@Yasmeentea cuz in life u can only chose one ;-)

[@ameliesullivan4776]

so true 😂😂

[@billykobilca6321]

Your problem I'd you need baby attention visuals. Your not LISTENING as an adult. HM super shit co.

[@pandacota490]

@@billykobilca6321 haha lol

[@maureenh6826]

Honestly I keep my clothes much longer than fast fashion assumes. Also, I never throw clothes away (unless damaged, which is rare). I sell them or donate them. Do a lot of people actually throw clothes away ?

[@ayesteriia]

Yup, since trends are getting a lot shorter, people are buying and throwing away their clothes much faster than ever. Companies like these also make a lot of stuff from polyester( which takes 200 years to decompose). People who can’t afford more are understandable but rich people who spend thousands of dollars on shein and H&M do throw away the clothes and don’t donate them

[@ebie]

I donate all my old clothes other than my undies/socks, I don’t feel very comfortable donating them.

[@chocolatedonut6312]

It not that people throw it away but the companies themselves throw away all the stock that was not sold which is insanely a lot of things not just like 2 leftover tshirts

[@directiontonarnia]

Seriously, I don't understand throwing away clothes. I either donate stuff during festivals in our country, and my mom usually makes rags and wipes out of our inner garments.. they are very absorbent !

[@tia4679]

I feel like its the "rich trendy" ppl who actually throw away their stuff. My mom bought from H&M ten years ago. Now I'm wearing that same dress. It hasn't fallen apart or anything. Most people who buy fast fashion take advantage of the low prices, but wear the clothing for years. When shopping at fast fashion, I almost never buy the actual "fashionable" items, since I know they'll be useless next year. Also, in many second/third-world countries, H&M, Zara, etc are actually very expensive, and considered "luxury."

[@astridvdg1069]

So what are the sneaky ways H&m gets us to spend money? This didn't really answer the question at all.

[@muroJ1221]

By manufacturing in 3rd world countries at very low wages, almost slave wages. That’s why everything in H&M is cheap. Lol duh

[@gyurkesm]

@@muroJ1221 That"s how they profit, not how they get us to spend money. They get us to spend money by making clothes that doesn't last long, but it isn't the focus of the video and it is obvious. And actually a high fashion 100 usd tee won't last 10 times longer than a 10 usd h&m tee, so you still end up spending less.

[@bobspandex]

They get us to spend money by following trends and having the clothes cost so little that you feel more satisfaction from owning that item than dissatisfaction from losing money when you purchase an item.

[@llamaliammm]

Ikr and this vid has been pestering my recom for weeks hence i wasted 8 mins on what i already knew.

[@KM-ne1ft]

did you watch the video ? they sell similar items that are trending at the specific time with a cheap price

[@rachaeljemmett3061]

A good percentage of my wardrobe is H&M I’ve never been into trends as I know what I love and most of the things in my wardrobe have been in there for multiple years and have been worn over and over. I only purchase something if I really really love and cant stop thinking about it & that’s a rarity now days. I think if more people bought this way then it would help x

[@dMi_mi]

facts 💯 It's about getting what we really need and cherish those pieces for years to come.

[@ChillwithLaurenZen]

People's drive for fast fashion is also based on the ever growing divide between wages and cost of living... sometimes a better quality product that costs £50 isn't doable for people living paycheck to paycheck.

[@Reutviv]

Naah it’s the middle class and rich people who keep the fast fashion industry afloat. Like he says in the video they need to sell a LOT to make a profit, but poor people can’t afford buying a lot. It’s mostly the middle class, who can afford more sustainable things, but who instead buy 10 cheap ass tops from shein that keep fast fashion alive. The fast fashion industry would collapse if only the poor bought from them. A lot of these comments also mention how zara and H&M is considered expensive in their countries. Poor people are clearly not the reason these companies are thriving there.

[@Cupidssatan]

@@Reutviv yes yes yes thank you for expressing this. I think the proper who can afford to shop sustainably definitely should, but that’s not saying they can’t buy some fast fashion here and there. But just watching these celebrities (mostly influencers) buying hauls of SHEIN clothing when they could have easily gone elsewhere is what really infuriates me because that’s like pocket change to them.

[@KasandraWilliams]

Shout out to all the people adapting a minimal lifestyle 🙃

[@kristik9396]

Yesss

[@sergtana]

Definitely! I actually have my minimalist wardrobe on my channel!

[@maanushpadia7911]

Congratulations -by Gen Z

[@diysy9431]

It’s tough I’m a shopaholic

[@youheartmel]

Yes and pre-owned!

[@fishmonger651]

H&M level 1 crooks Ralph lauren level 50 criminal boss Thats how clothing works

[@benjkj]

Fishmonger that’s how the mafia works lol

[@nerdemojireal]

Lmaoo

[@gdogg123uran]

It ain’t Ralph tho!

[@chanson7768]

I hate that ad it’s so annoying

[@swag12344]

gucci Level 100 boss

[@kimberlynguyen124]

If I’m at H&M, I’m there to touch their clothing and to only buy the cheap priced and durable stuff. I’ve managed to get some stuff that’s lasted me the past five years.

[@alx81]

HHAAAAAHHAHAHAHAHA, IM LOLing so hard... “high quality stuff” You are hilarious! Hey what’s your fav Kardashian? I’m still lolinggg Haahahahhahahahahaahhaa thank you for the laugh! ❤️

[@IRapedCharizard]

They don't stock high quality items because it isn't in their business model. High quality isn't cheap and doesn't fit into their short production times.

[@Angelica-Pickles]

Alx are you having a stroke?

[@ОрландоМосковиш]

сасниыдзип свиридава

[@xogirlbossxo2316]

😕

[@mywishim3699]

I have tshirts and blouses from h&m for 7 years and they look still good. I never spend money in fast fashion and trends. I always buy classic pieces and thats why after 7 years i can still wear almost 90% of my clothes( rest does not fit anymore😜)

[@tiimsmiith1130]

I needed a plain hoodie, H&M sell plain hoodies. Not that sneaky really...

[@Cupidssatan]

Literally tho

[@friedsushi_]

Fr

[@kayerara2659]

Uniqlo is not fast fashion. It's good quality clothes with good materials. Its basic everyday clothes. Not like the other brands like h&m, zara and forever21 that go with the trends.

[@StoneOfMoon]

Kaye Rara Uniqlo also doesn’t seem to change their store and clothes much at all. Every time I go in (which is extremely rare, a few times per year), the clothes trend are still about same. But I know that Uniqlo is considered fast fashion because their stitching can be inconsistent or wrong.

[@MichaelRockfez]

Maybe because of the prices? $6 for a tshirt that doesn’t really last that long, and bringing into the question how they produce that. Idk honestly 😐.

[@shiftoptic]

Agreed. Almost all articles of clothing from Uniqlo follow the same ideology: Uniqlo designers look for trends that have the highest chance of staying for the long term rather than replicating short-lived trendy designs.

[@ahgasex7216]

Yeah thought so too. The fabrics and materials they use are really great and wil last long. And they don’t change their clothes each season. Al these years they have been selling the same style clothing over and over. And those clothes aren’t cheap either, or atleast thats what i would say, compared to h&m, zara, forever21 etc. I am just not sure if the produce them in sweatshops or not... 🤔

[@PortilloBrian]

Uniqlo is quality items. I’ll gladly spend my money there

[@Losshe]

One way to help yourself reduce buying new clothes is to have a very curated and streamline wardrobe. It sounds fancy but it doesn't always have to be. This will require more work on figuring out the styles, silhouette and the colors that you feel the best in and stick to it. We're often guilty of buying something because it looks nice on someone else, because it's on sale for 70%, or because you feel like you need this item. But then often time we feel like we don't have clothes to wear or have things sitting in our closet that we'll never touch. My key points on buying things are: does it actually make you feel and look absolutely amazing? Is it timeless? Can you wear it in multiple ways paired with the things you already have? Is it good quality? How easy is it to wash/maintain? Also having an app that organizes clothing items really helped me buying less. It allows me to see right away the things that I already have and I challenge myself to create new outfits with the clothing items I didn't wear very often. And you'll be surprised to see, if you buy the key pieces, you don't need much to create tons of different looks(some KZbinrs do that. They can create 30 days of different outfits with 12 pieces of clothing including shoes. I learned a lot from them)

[@J.0.E.]

Very true great advice, I’m into Japanese Americana and have bought items from high quality brands that literally write dissertations on their clothes. It’s my hobby but I wear everything in my closet. I cut it back to things that bring me joy. When I buy things I think about if they work with everything in my closet.

[@Klikka1]

Can you reccommend some youtubers?

[@theycallmebajaj]

What’s the app you talking about?

[@ilovecandie8923]

Great piece of advice!! Thx

[@IssaFe]

What app?

[@pinkywinky911]

Uniqlo actually makes quality clothes. They last a long time too. Unlike H&M that disintegrate after a week. 😂

[@isabeljac]

still doesn't change the fact they're produced in sweatshops where workers are mistreated and paid below a living wage. so called “quality” doesn't equate to ethical practices

[@Happytown7523]

If you knew anything about sewing and garment construction, then you would know that Uniqlo actually produces poorly made clothes made from crappy materials. No fast fashion brand should ever be considered "quality"- it's an insult to artisans and craftsmanship skills that have been curated over the course of history

[@beacutie1]

my uniqlo cullotes lasted a week tho lol

[@G33G33]

uniqlo is quite ethical actually, obviously no everlane but still

[@modernmanifesto1295]

i can assure you H&M clothes don't disintegrate after a week

[@EJBradley]

We need to talk about how these stores throw out and destroy unsold stock instead of donating it. That should be illegal. Personally, I buy almost all of my clothes second-hand. Thrift stores are underrated.

[@jenniferb9506]

Second-hand stores, at least near me, are awesome for finding cool things. Get your own PERSONAL style and you won't have to keep up with anyone else's.

[@Vic4ful]

I'm actually developing a master thesis on this subject (sustainability in the fashion industry) and the last part of the video is very right: consumers drive an industry, if we as customers do not demand for sustainable product (either cloths, smartphone, cars...) companies will be very laggards in adopting sustainable practices, since the common rule is "profit first" :(

[@bibletwink666]

And ethicality

[@id_emotion]

I wish you best of luck with your studies!

[@janellentim]

Cite this video as evidence to support your thesis

[@steveholt9431]

@@janellentim you cant cite non scientific sources in a thesis...

[@fischgretella]

I think this argument suggests that the majority of the responsibility lays with the single consumer, to which i heavily disagree. If i found myself in the position of needing a new t-shirt and i could choose between two products, one cheap and the other one sustainable, sure, i go with the sustainable one. But where in the reality would i be confronted with this exact choice? Even H&M says, they are kinda sustainable. And how much research can we expect of customers to do? When we look at the reality, most people just don't have that kind of time and money. A problem this big can only be solved systematically. Goverments need to make laws about the conditions of work of the products we buy and the majority of the responsibility lays within the companies and the goverments.

[@MrTeeteebird]

This is not the first time I saw a video like this. Always targeting "cheap clothings". I am a citizen of a 3rd World country and now working here at Dubai. From where I came from H&M, Zara, Forever21, Uniqlo and the likes are considered expensive fashion. Is the video for the 1st world countries only? And what do you suggest people will buy? A Versace white shirt for AED1500? A coat from Burberry? Funny, they are just telling people not to support this kind of fashion and yet had not provided suggestions. Seems a little bias to those who can afford.

[@Davidtime]

There's a dude in the video selling second-hand fashion. And generally, it's brought up a few times. Leads me to believe you didn't really finish the clip. I would say the solution is to buy less and buy used if possible.

[@MrTeeteebird]

@@Davidtime I am not sure if your first language is English or if you have really listen to what Daniel Silverstein is doing, FYI he does not sell 2nd hand item, he recycle waste materials into accessories. So before lecturing me about not thoroughly watching the video, I would suggest that you not only watch but understand. Also, even the writer says he is the type of guy who will not buy a 100dollar shirt. Which he is like everyone else and have not found a solution. Lastly, you also did not read my 1st comment completely.

[@OhFlamePrincess]

@@MrTeeteebird The thing is, there are few alternatives. These companies have such a large monopoly on products that it's difficult to compete. This video is used more so to raise awareness, especially since this information is just recently becoming more well-known in richer countries. And you're right to say that this video is biased to those can afford more - it's directed at them. These richer countries have many people who tend to get distracted and end up focusing on quantity and short-term happiness with retail therapy even if they have the means to do better, especially since these items are plentiful and readily available. Sustainability is not at the forefront when you don't see a problem with what's occurring.

[@Chanaaaaa442]

renel dacutan agree! This is again someone stupid agenda.

[@Phudge]

The problem isn't "don't buy cheap clothing." The issue is how much we buy and how fast we go through it. If you are poor and cannot afford clothing, then you aren't (or at least shouldn't be) going through clothing like it's toilet paper. I believe this video is an extremely important message for those in developed countries. We are highly ignorant to what is happening even though we have the wealth and power to do something. However, to those struggling with money, this video could also help. It's a simple reminder that we should slow down and not expend our clothing.

[@bubbadeeks2276]

Excuse me is fifty dollars for a plain ass sweater at h&m srsly considered cheap Like wtf Does the average person actually have that much money

[@staciii]

Does the average person have $50? Um yes?

[@bubbadeeks2276]

@@staciii U missed the point of my comment entirely staci

[@CereDulce37]

@@staciii 😐

[@likeadino8580]

I can buy a pair of quality jeans from Levi’s than some sweat-shop low quality company

[@mayni7193]

sales are the best at H&M

[@xiav3318]

“By 2040” we don’t have that long💀

[@bryanmartinez6600]

I didn't even know H&M was that cheap I thought it was like $40 for a shirt

[@WillDaSilvaRetro]

HERPY DERPEDY I bought a very good quality crewneck for only 10$ at H&M

[@myhattan]

Who did the voice over on this?? I’m honestly exhausted after watching this

[@huntrrams]

Adrian Alexander I’m sad while watching this. They couldn’t get a upbeat narrator.

[@icandy630]

😆😆😆😆😆

[@jesusshuttleworth8523]

their plain t shirts are actually pretty good quality, i have some shirts that i’ve worn at least 20 times each and washed each time and they still feel and look almost new

[@xogirlbossxo2316]

Same for zara, actually all those brands are higher end in my country

[@rea8585]

Even luxury brands like Louis Vuitton employ African migrants workers in their Italian factories to do the dirty work in terrible conditions. If you want a cruelty-free piece of clothing you gotta buy it from local clothing artists and hope they get their materials from ethical places

[@bibletwink666]

Or buy from everlane and a few other transparent ethical brands. I also believe that some luxury items are made ethically.

[@cris_here]

Quick Fix - Thought Provoking Videos or thrift shopping

[@jelkafabianova2801]

Thanks for this comment 🙏🏻

[@suziekeuls7582]

Or make it yourself

[@jacobgeorge7475]

Not all luxury brands tho, many high fashion brands are great about ethical sourcing and production/labor. It is good to do your research first, and the mainstream fashion houses like LV and Chanel are definitely worse about it

[@fcdl5688]

I live in Canada, I do not find H&M and Zara cheap. In fact some of the designer collab lines H&M has been pumping out are freakishly expensive. You could still get stuff in H&M for sale every now and then but the day you even got a 30% in H&M store wide like you get at my other places, there will be literal stampede.

[@diana-ji1sm]

im trying to be wayy more conscience when i buy clothes. ive bought from small, slow-fashion brands like re ona or second hand but that's not always in my budget. so when i do shop h&m or asos, i'll try my hardest to find piece that i know im going to wear and are made of natural materials. h&m has some options of clothes where they're 100% cotton or viscose.

[@Daniel-ce6vi]

I like how H&M in 2040 is going to make "100% sustainable clothing" from reusable clothes. By the time 2040 comes, billions of wasted clothes being used is much more beneficial for H&M instead of using newly made material. And they might raise prices because "sustainable clothes" is written on the clothing tag. But at least they are going to use sustainable clothes by 2040.

[@bibletwink666]

You have to be kidding me. 2040.2 0 4 0. I'm sorry but that is more then 2 deacdes away. Let's also think about paying and treating our employees well.

[@kimmunoz7108]

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[@IRapedCharizard]

Actually, they said they 'HOPE' to be, which means they aren't tied to anything. If they fail (which they will because nobody is forcing them to care) then they can just say that it was a target.

[@stupidkitty84]

They are bs'ing. They know fashion brands come and go, especially fast fashion. They must anticipate being bought out, bankrupt, or no longer relevant enough to have to follow through with this business goal. They could start now. Noone ever wants to be the first to start major change, which is sad since they'd be heralded as revolutionaries. 🤦

[@magikatmagikat]

They will raise the price. I mean, their “conscious” line is already pricey.

[@RobbyRenaldhi]

In Indonesia brand like h&m zara and forver 21 considered a high-end brand, so people here tend to buy even cheaper clothes

[@jujuonthatbeat524]

Roby Renaldi gak juga sih

[@ebnean]

Dan Manzino what brands are cheaper than those? Just wondering cause I can afford those brands either

[@saiannamalai3161]

Same in India

[@dreamyclown7185]

@@ebnean probably local brands. In Turkey we have our own version of H and M and Zara, the clothes look better and are cheaper but they get manufactured locally which makes them cheaper

[@irimathews4581]

@Godzilla bro reliance trends is no cheaper Never tried limeroad though

[@jasmineliz8544]

I rather just shop at a thrift shop! And when the cloths no longer serve a purpose for me, I just donate them to a thrift shop! One mans trash, is another mans treasure!!

[@megb274]

Jasmine Liz the sharpest tool in the shed👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@jasmineliz8544]

Meg B thank you! Btw your profile pic is too cute 🥰

[@kaykepop4084]

I've only shopped at h&m once about 10 years ago. I bought a few items for myself and was impressed by the price. But shortly after I realized why their prices are so low it's because you get what you pay for. The clothes I bought lasted maybe a year before I needed to replace all of them. I'm not willing to throw my money away, both on cheap clothing and on over priced clothing. Because either way it's a waste. And having clothes that wear out so fast is a waste no matter how nice they look when I first buy them.

[@katieir42]

I think it's important to note that shopping fast fashion brands is not enherently problematic as a consumer, some people (myself included) truly can't afford nicer, durable, more "sustainable" clothing. Even shopping second-hand has taken such a capitalistic push that it's very rarely affordable, the pieces that are wearble tend to sell fast or be marked higher than their worth. The only real problem consumers have control over is how frequently and quickly they trash the pieces they buy. Fashion trends change at an insane pace, trying to keep up with trends is nearly impossible. This is where it becomes the consumer's responsibility to make a sustainable decision. Shopping fast fashion is fine if you buy staple items, ask yourself before you buy something "Will I wear this for more than a year? Will it still be in fashion? Can the materials even hold for a year's worth of wear?" If no, then it's probably not the best idea to buy it.

[@fearless6947]

well said. This is exactly what I would do

[@hannaboba7965]

But there is also the fallacy that expensive clothes are made from better quality materials/pay their labourers better wages. It could just mean higher margins for the company. So what we actually need is a widely available published study on the where big clothes stores like H&M and Zara etc source their clothes, that way the consumer can make a conscious decision whether or not to buy from that brand. Right now, it’s so hard to know whether these brands are sourcing their clothes responsibly unless you actively went on the internet to find out, and still it’s hard to find out because these brands don’t want you to know.

[@melancholica999]

Couldn't agree more. while it's fair to call out Zara and H&M it should also be a duty of many of these people making videos to point out that even not so fast fashion and designer brands with higher price points don't use narural or sustainable fabrics in all cases either, and while design may (arguably) be better they are not doing anything for the enviroinment ( often they burn and destroy what isn't sold only to keep the prestige and not donate, which is disgusting). Quality also isn't always guaranteed. We shoud simply hold them all to the higer standards, quality, production and enviroinmental awarenes vise, and not so easily take "better quality" as an explanation for higher price point, because it's often a lie.

[@lurker2147]

I started checking the materials of luxury brands and people would be surprised at how often they use cheap materials. I looked at Balmain and so many dresses were made of 80% polyester. Like seriously? They sell them for a $1000 and they can't manage to make it out of silk or cotton? It's just profit margin

[@Bandanathebanana]

I don’t understand these environmental videos that puts pressure on the individual- the companies should be made accountable for wasting so much product and producing it- they should be heavily taxed. This will force companies to become eco friendly!

[@64account33]

Taxing these clothes wouldn't do jack shit. All the companies would do is cut costs some (probably in an even more environmentally destructive way) so they could keep prices low and beat competition. Banning clothing where a certain threshold of "Waste Acceptability" is the only way this could work.

[@mayacarrothers8306]

Bandanathebanana supply and demand

[@Caitlin_Thompson]

The individual controls the industry by what we consume.

[@Phudge]

Companies never listen. They only listen to us, the consumer. For example, a company won't care about an article detailing their wrongdoings. But they will react to consumer outrage.

[@gudldj]

Yes thank you, I feel like the people making this video are either ignorant or aren't really interested in positive change. the public only has enough attention to change like five issues by individual action in a decade. there are to many issues for us to be able to fix them all with our individual choice and voting with our dollars. It's likely that the best way to stop sweatshop labor and environmental degradation from clothing manufacturing and sales is through policy changes that punish companies who engage in those practices and severely. I think this has become evident in the way we talk about climate change as well, I think it might be a tactic of fossil fuel interests to promote individual action over policy actions.

[@missfrosty98]

there's literally nothing irresistable about h&m to me

[@irvingramirez2335]

Flower shirts

[@bibletwink666]

There isn't anything really irrestable. It's just basic affordable clothes.

[@jelkafabianova2801]

I have small sisters. And they’re growing. We can’t spend so much money on clothes that they’re gonna wear for 1 year. We can’t give them to our family because our whole family has boys. Also we can’t really afford clothes that will last for years... we know it’s better to buy quality over quantity but if some people just can’t afford it and trifting here is impossible...

[@steinistein8611]

@@jelkafabianova2801 and buying second hand online? Trading with parents from school or something? You will save soo much over time really! Buying one hoodie for 15€ every 2 months or buying one for 50€ that will last just one year and already you are saving money..

[@missfrosty98]

​@Kir By I agree, they do have good basics, I never said that everything they come out with is trash. The reasons why I don't shop there is because a) I don't follow trends, I also don't think it's necessary for a store to release thousands of new styles on a monthly basis either- it's incredibly wasteful and half of it isn't very nice anyway b) I prefer to support ethical companies- there are many out there that are pretty affordable, it shouldn't be a problem if you only purchase clothes when you really need them c) h&m tends to sell materials of lower quality/synthetic materials such as polyester, acrylic, nylon and although your sweater may be in pretty good condition, at the end of the day you're still wearing chemicals on your body. I try to buy cotton, linen, etc. when I can. That's my just my reasoning, I'm not trying to be pretentious and I don't shame people for buying cheap clothes if that's all they can afford. However I do think there's a problem when people complain about not being able to afford anything nice, but they'll hit up h&m and spend $250 there on random stuff.

[@rainddeer]

they linger in my wardrobes a lot. I still have my fav sweater from H&M from 2010 that I wear every winter

[@danielschenker9874]

Though you can get brand stuff for less than h&m prices, I’ve never loved second hand shops, they’re just kinda unorganized. But look at online second hand stores!! It opens up a whole new world of clothes for a ridiculously low price.

[@danielschenker9874]

I never buy anything listed as ‘acceptable’ condition, and of course never buy undewear &such unless they’re new. New stuff in online second hand stores actually isn’t uncommon at all. Its hard to argue that a shirt bought second hand in very good condition is “weirder” than a shirt that has been tried by who knows how many people in a store.

[@MichaelHalko]

H&M clothing may be linked to slave labor, child labor and human trafficking. Business Insider please make a episode talking about modern day slavery and how its products finds its way into the western world.

[@sylvestregagnon5681]

Michael Halko it is not slave labor. The people in those countries who worked for them are for most illeterate and have no skill. Now how much such work force can be paid ? If someone want to work for you but cannot read and have no skill how much are you ready to paid for that ?

[@MichaelHalko]

@@sylvestregagnon5681 so slavery is ok if there illiterate? Slavery and entry level work are different things. I implore everyone to Google "slavery H&M"

[@sylvestregagnon5681]

Michael Halko you are talking about people living in country who have différent standard of living than our. The job they do réquire almost no skill. Go see how jeans pocket are sew. It the machine who do most of the work. See industrial pocket pocket sewing machine vidéo on you tube. And ask yourself how much doing that job in a third world country can be paid. I have see factorie on youtube located in Bangladesh that are so high tech that made those in the west looked old. So i dont bélieve that much that slavery stuff. Yes people are not paid much. But when the west was développing worker were not paid much either. For an économy to grow they must pass some stage of développement. You cannot expect à third world country to have first world salarie overnight. Condition improve through times.

[@MichaelHalko]

@@sylvestregagnon5681 I am not expecting all workers worldwide to have a western lifestyle. I do however demand that all workers be paid and be treated humanely. Once you do google search on H&M you will find they are linked to actually slave labor. Slave labor as in not being paid and not being allowed to leave. It is 2018 and there is no excuse for tolerating slavery anywhere in the world.

[@bibletwink666]

@@sylvestregagnon5681 they aren't paid well and they aren't trwated humanely. How do you expect them to be literate when you don't do either of those things.

[@butwhy3213]

If you wearing thos zara fakes you gonna get roasted

[@jamescartier8728]

Gotta get them good ones from taobao

[@nimanixo]

but why facts lmao so embarrassing

[@fyodorbocalbos7997]

Truuuu

[@PhrooVFX]

James Cartier Ayo repfam?

[@NooZzleZ]

Pietro Costa EMS gang

[@zerowastedaniel8955]

Thanks for sitting down to talk with me! Loved being a part of this piece

[@susannivia.x2944]

Hey Daniel...... Respect 🙏 🙏 🙏

[@JuSophieRene]

Loved your idea and dedication! I wish your to be more recognized and loved ❤️

[@Army-xs8hc]

I used to love all those fast fashion stores, I went there at least one a month and bought new items that caught my eye, until I learned about the working conditions of those who manufacture the clothes, and even though the stores are trying to fix it (on,y because the public found out about it) I don't wanna contribute to that, which is kinda hard cause they have really cute clothes for a good price :/ , still trying to figure out where to buy clothes at the moment

[@ihssanech6513]

Thrift stores is the best option

[@phantomstranger1125]

The reality is that almost all the luxury brands still use slave labor. They just bring workers to Europe so they can say "Made in Europe" but it's usually Chinese labor in reality.

[@bbygrlpt2]

Ive stopped with fast fashion cold turkey since last yr. This yr Ive only bought underwear and a sweater in a neutral color so I can wear it with anythin. I enjoy saving money while also in a way savin the environment, I have also gotten into minimalism and my family too. Theres other ways to find pleasure instead of shoppin, we go out take walks, watch movies, play board games, etc

[@mehhhhh421]

When you’re dead inside because you can’t afford the ones that look like socks

[@RumiOTT]

This is a great video, so insightful but terrible title, sounds like a watchmojo or thethings clickbait.

[@SonnyintheAM]

When the video started, I thought the narrator was doing a cliche fashion designer’s voice...but as the video went on it’s just him...sounding bored.

[@naomiroy2819]

I just had an H&M ad play before this video lmao

[@PotatoThatGotAway]

It's interesting to look back and see how much I have grown and matured when it comes to buying clothes. I don't like spending money on fast fashion. So I don't. Most of my clothes are black and white and I feel rather uncomfortable when I have to buy some super fashionable, bright piece of clothing(for a special occasion, celebration, etc.) That's just not me. Yesterday I bought like 4 shirts to pick one for this formal dinner at my campus(one white and 3 blue, purple). And guess what, I'll wear the white one and gift the other 3 to my family. I like how Steve Jobs dressed- a black, simple turtle neck, simple jeans and simple sneakers. That's all :) Sometimes, during the year, I will buy some hair accessories, socks and buying those things actually excites me haha. I love buying a new shower gel or a new cream. New notebooks. Things like that, small things that bring me joy. I'm a college student, btw. Of course, I will buy a new jacket when the old one is ripped or something. But I hate the idea of buying clothes just because they are in style now or because everyone is wearing them on instagram or because you should fit in. No way. The most important thing for me is to feel and be comfortable in what I'm wearing. Because, according to fashion you would need to buy NEW clothes every month to be in style. Lol, are you for real? To each their own tho. This is my personal view :))

[@techblogger8323]

I have a H&M jumper from literally 3yrs ago and it’s still so comfortable

[@mattyaqin7501]

Be Zero Waste Daniel.

[@digitfella4275]

I bought before from H&M , especially their Conscious clothes and are great quality. I prefer to buy a "100% cotton" t-shirt and pay $20 that $600. You may think the $600 one pay their employees more,not true,the profit for them is way bigger because they sell the brand's name in this price too. Don't let yourself fooled.

[@liviaclaire]

You don't need to buy the 600 dollars one but mainly from companies that produce locally. A local boutique where the items are handmade by the stylist may cost $150 for a dress or 60$ for a shirt but those items are well made and the workers have been paid a good wage. The companies will never change their ways unless we as consumers demand it.

[@paolac7143]

Have you heard about sustainable brands? Reformation, Redone, Everland and so on. A t-shirt is not “$600” there. Their prices are around $100 per tee. They pay their employees fairly and offer guarantees to the customer. It’s about informing yourself

[@dianyustika9978]

The actual price is only 15% from the store price 😂

[@BIOL6895]

I got to see the actual cost to make an item vs what we sell it for at work. A plain 3/4 sleeve shirt cost about $8 to produce and is being sold for $40. Somethings are a bit more reasonable like a gown was produced for $60-70 dollars and sold for $160-170. But some of the other stuff just confirmed to me that it's not worth it to buy name brands, especially when they are using the same materials as cheaper stores.

[@annaselbdritt7916]

I strongly disagree with the conclusion, that real change begins with the consumer. That’s ignoring the root cause of the problem, and individualising a systemic issue. Real change comes politically, and the individual person can do more to change things by contacting government officials and local politicians, and push for legislative change, than by somehow believing in the illusion of choice that capitalism presents us with.

[@ZombieNinjaTurtle]

I 100% agree!! They've been blaming the consumer for so long now, it hasn't changed anything people will continue to buy... doing nothing won't help, we need to push the government to regulate these industries

[@laviniam.1526]

Supply and demand. If people buy more, they produce more.They produce 30% more anyway and that all ends up in the landfill because it's more expensive for them to donate to charities than to throw in landfills. And that says a lot, don't you think? There are more documentaries about this if you are interested.

[@arpitchauhan4686]

3:35 - Loved to see that 😍

[@Galawookie]

I’m glad I don’t really like those stores. But I surprisingly have old clothes from them that last longer than a year.

[@shreeyastache]

Gala & You, the 6 I love forever 21

[@manyanaraintyagi9244]

Where do u buy clothes from ?

[@RachelledelaRosa]

I used to love H&M, Zara, Express and other fast fashion brands but since I started shopping at retail/department stores for sales or even the clearance section it's very clear the difference in quality. Both immediately and after several uses. Non fast fashion/outlet products last longer, they look better.. just a better investment overall. Helps me spend less as well, since I walk into less stores during shopping trips.

[@asdfghjkl-oo7lv]

You're 100% correct. Also the clothes in clearance will be from last season. You will actually look for clothes you like not following the trends. That is something I noticed when I shop at department clothes on clearance (I have gotten good quality items on a f21 budget).

[@RachelledelaRosa]

@@asdfghjkl-oo7lv right! And theres actually sales on the new arrivals occasionally and the sales I've been finding lately are basically as good as clearance prices.

[@asdfghjkl-oo7lv]

@@RachelledelaRosa 🙌 we need to show people how to shop

[@Goldsaint89268]

Rachelle B can u recommend some stores

[@RachelledelaRosa]

@@Goldsaint89268 department stores! I've been having good luck at Macy's and even finding good deals at Nordstrom (as crazy as it sounds lol) I like going to non-outlet malls because the quality on clothes is much better. I think GAP has been going out of business near me and the retail stores have great quality clothes for cheap right now. NOT the GAP outlet. The quality is totally different.

[@RS-dw2ql]

why u think we buy our close from fast fashion stors because we don't care about the quality or the environment and we want to be treandy? "because they are affordable for me". do you know acutlly that Zara is expansive for me ? i don't want to buy a designer bag I just want to buy a nice bag with less than 60 dollar is this a crime?

[@steinistein8611]

Man why are you so salty

[@groxsii]

Thrift stores.

[@RS-dw2ql]

@@steinistein8611 because i think this vedio don't serve the case. they talk badly about the people who buy from those stores without acknowledging that people buy from this shops because the are affordable. and talking about those stors like the are the cheapest thing one earth make them look very privileged.

[@RS-dw2ql]

@@groxsii we don't have them in my country.

[@steinistein8611]

@@RS-dw2ql I agree with what you're saying. But at the same time I don't see why it's necessary to buy from shops like that, no matter how much money you have. There are more affordable and sustainable and ethical means to buy clothes

[@lindagodichiabois2768]

I don't know, but a) I don't think the H&M clothes are particularly ''cheap'' b) if you don't give a toss about the (artificially generated) trends, there is no reason to have overflowing wardrobes c) don't ever throw clothes away (I am wondering who actually does that ) but donate to charity shops/swap with friends/pass them on to someone who can use them - reuse, recycle-repurpose-upcycle d) use the least aggressive laundry cycle and they will live a lot longer.

[@francescaoconnor2314]

I must be weird but I keep all my h&m clothes, I have a batwing coat from 10 years ago, a party dress from 2005 and once my going out tshirts have past their best I use them as sleep or lounge wear. I have never purchased any clothes with the mindset “I will wear it and throw it away after a few wears”. I am 49, live on a tight budget and respect my “cheap” clothes.

[@fearless6947]

well said. same

[@cassif19]

While the obliteration of fast fashion would undoubtedly help the environment, it would actually harm the workers from those poor countries. They are not slaves, they could leave the harsh conditions of their workplace. But tragically, they depend on that workplace, it is the way they provide for their families. if they had better options, they would just leave. I have stuff from H&M that have lasted me 7 years so far. It's all about knowing what a good material is, knowing what you need and understanding what the pieces that won't go out of fashion in a year are.

[@jujuonthatbeat524]

cassi farcas yet theres no other job,so rather than becoming jobless,they better work somewhere

[@infinity-gn9xq]

It's not that.. It's the fact that they are paid so less per hour that they have to work longer that any European or US factory worker.. And some factories engage children.. As children can be hired for even lesser money than adults.. Why pay less?? To keep the cost less at consumer level.. Why not just pay a little less to the executives.. Oh we don't do that.. they work hard for the company...

[@narintopal501]

Zero waste is what we should strive for

[@sy-zu4uz]

Its not cheap so everyone can't do it even if they wanted too.

[@bernard9520]

If you are in the Philippines we do not see it as cheap hahahaha it's more of expensive

[@asherivera6907]

B E R N A R D yeah the only cheap in here is the counterfeit goods in divi

[@bernard9520]

@@asherivera6907 yeah wala eh malaki pa pamasahe tsaka othef expenses sa sahod ntng mga pinoy

[@cancel.lgbtq.6892]

How much is it in Philippines ? In the states t-shirt is like $10 -15 and pants around $ 20 - 30.

[@sy-zu4uz]

@@cancel.lgbtq.6892 its the same! Philippines is just kinda a poor third world country so its expensive for them.

[@jeanst.claire6447]

Mahal kasi tapos kunti lang income. Marami naman mas mura na brand.

[@mirta000]

everything nowadays gets worn out fast, but how you care for it, depends on how fast it goes. I replaced a lot of my T-shirts and shirts this year. Previously my wardrobe was from when I was 14 (now I'm 25), a lot of things just lasted that amount of time. However I have one long sleeved, long necked shirt, that my grandmother got second hand in 1970s. That thing is indestructible.

[@Leoshan18]

You should make a video on, 'Sneaky ways YpuTube channels make you watch all their videos'😂

[@Lucaknox]

Where I live, H&M and Zara are pretty expensive!!!! Like wtf I feel hella broke now

[@liviaclaire]

Zara is average but H&M is pretty cheap. Many items are about 10-20€ so I don't know how you would consider that expensive.

[@liviaclaire]

​@Candy Cane I'm from Milan,Italy and if one has European wages then these items do not seem expensive. However when you earn 150€-200€/month(average wage in most developing countries) then a 20€ garment is not so cheap anymore. I was insensitive/ignorant in my comment and did not take into consideration that wages vary a lot between countries.

[@tobleronemina7998]

H&M has stores in the Philippines that are so big they occupy 3 storeys. But everything in it is soooo expensive.

[@jimmorrison5424]

Toblerone Mina well, the minimum wages and the average wages have a lot to do with how expensive/cheap will be the clothes. For example: USA: Minimum wage $10 USD per hour H&M T-shirt $8 USD Mexico Minimum wage: $80 MX (~$4 USD) per day H&M same shirt $200 MX (~$10 USD)

[@64account33]

@@jimmorrison5424 Well actually, import taxes and shipping and general price gauging is what makes the price differ so much between these countries.

[@huntrrams]

There’s UniQlo and Green Hills Mall in Manila

[@CyRide00]

I think its not ive been in h&m in other countries like austrailia and usa they are likely the same, like a shirt that costs 10$ in USA is like 590php in the philippines which the prices are really close and also they considered h&m cheap because the cost of living there is higher that in the philippines

[@Ada-ux7yh]

I’ve had the same 5 shirts for 2 1/2 years...

[@randolpascano9613]

This is why I thrift shop. I don't care about trends at all. As long as it's high quality, comfortable, appropriate and not ridiculous, then I'll buy it. I don't care if it was worn by others. Washing it in hot water will suffice me.

[@lizz83]

this is why thrifting is such a good option!! it's not available everywhere, I'm aware, but in the US it's common to have very large thrift stores with tons of options. I have found extremely high quality and even luxury items for less than $20, and I feel good knowing I'm not supporting any fashion companies whatsoever. If it's an option where you live, don't ignore it. You'd be surprised how cute "granny clothes" can be (it's not all old people clothes!! you can find so many incredible vintage AND contemporary pieces!!!). If you want to contribute less to unsustainable fashion but don't really have any affordable options, styling your wardrobe around a certain set of basics that you can occasionally add in a statement piece to (like a really cool jacket) can help reduce the number of "trendy" clothes that you buy and end up throwing away. You can also "thrift shop" online, (ebay, depop etc), but that's often not very affordable. If you have the time (which a lot of people don't if you're working full-time), you can also make your own clothes or upcycle clothes (especially good if thrift stores in your area really do suck). There's TONS of great tutorials here on KZbin about making/upcycling your own clothes.

[@BCRLP]

After losing over 110 pounds, I haven't bought new clothes in over 3 years (Minimalist Superstylin')

[@josephvector1640]

H&M?! CHEAP?! Not in Malaysia :')

[@yivmaiden]

The salaries r too low. Blame BN, blame Najib, blame the people for voting them in.

[@AshHeaven]

Then, where does Patrick get his shorts?

[@tobleronemina7998]

H&M is like one of the most expensive stores here in the Philippines. One plain hoodie from H&M is like 3 cool hoodie in other stores already.

[@greenevvo5710]

My dad owns an h&m flannel for a long time and it hasn't wither or tear apart!

[@lizzygomez83]

its a feeling of fitting in and being part of a trend. fast fashion allows us to feel like we are accepted by the community, despite wanting to be unique and original if we really wanted to save the environment and show more love towards it, we should actually make an effort to change.

[@oomphywoomphy]

these brands you mentioned aren’t considered cheap in several countries.. because of the shipping etc

[@michaelince6116]

He sounds bored

[@spoileralert3754]

It's important to remember 'Consumers" vote with their money. When you buy free-run or cage-free eggs you are telling the vendor, this is what I want and choose. Organic fruits were once expensive and were displayed in a fraction of the department. Today, they're just about the entire fruit & vegetable section. 👍☮️❤️

[@dMi_mi]

exactly. 😌 n speaking of organic fruits.. Where Im from all the fruits where organic.. then I moved 2 UK n was like omg how hard it is to find organic fruits n they where so expensive.. n now 10 years later, I walk in the store n finally I got a full section of organics available that I can afford. I was really happy to witness this progress, as well as the organic free range eggs and milk, used 2 it was a hussle to find them at all and now I can get them even from discount stores 💖

[@ps2699]

Easy to say, try to feed 3 people with only 4€ per day and buy those expensive and overprice eggs or other food that will cost you fortune if you only earn minimal wage. It may be possible for someone, but sometimes it is not about people do not care or do not want to help, it is for reason that they can not. Maybe in your country organic is same price or it is easy to shop it, here it is not. It is something that came here just few years back and you will not buy it, because it cost not twice that much but sometimes even more. Same with vegetarian, vegan, bio and other options...

[@dMi_mi]

@@ps2699 Yes You are absolutely right about that. When Your wages are only few hundred of euros a month and You got a family to feed n bills to pay there's not much opportunity left to choose what's better and what's not, the priority is to put dinner on the table. Everybody got different circumstances, therefore You should never feel bad if it's not in Your budget to afford it. However those of us who are in the situation where we can choose to purchase another "house decor" we don't need, or another "must have product" that apparently we won't be able to live without, should make the right decisions and put that moneys towards organic food instead, so that organic industry is supported and therefore prices become more affordable for those who can not afford them now. 💖🌱

[@ps2699]

@@dMi_mi very nicely said. I agree with that.

[@spoileralert3754]

@@ps2699 There are exceptions of course.

[@rubyy7013]

any style is great if you style it right and you're confident

[@lisamiddleton3475]

I’ve moved away from buying cheap and inexpensive clothing. I’ve educated myself on fabrics and how to best care for them. I now buy less things but spend more on quality. I also must LOVE a garment in order to purchase it. It must look amazing, flatter my body, feel good and drive me to want to wear it over and over. I’ve also been more mindful about not buying too much of the same thing. My closet is now a fun place to enter and pick from. I also return items now that I just don’t LOVE and stopped being lazy about doing so.

[@tisha8253]

We are paying for brand and not for clothing🙄

[@jackkaczmarski]

This music and this man’s voice are incongruent.

[@remorbits]

H&M: *has Ariana Grande’s merch* me: *buys them* that’s how I go broke lol

[@tuvikun6748]

Even though hm is really cheap

[@skinnypenis1583]

the only reason I went there

[@hyunjinsfairy]

i clicked in this video because sora choi is in the thumbnail and i discovered this amazing channel, whew

[@s.p.8284]

You can also buy second hand clothes, there are some online platforms, second hand stores and flew markets that have really nice clothes... 😊 sometimes for just a few dollars instead of 200 dollars for a new item

[@punchy4real]

H&M is literally the opposite of cheap in my country

[@alejandroalbino7278]

My closet: 70% H&M Me: acknowledging it’s 70% of my clothes Me: clicks video shook and scared

[@sondreishasidharta9038]

When my clothes don't fit anymore i either donate them or give them to my cousins

[@shreeyadahal9755]

Some people don't even have money to buy clothes so i think it is a blessing for those people who at least get something that they can afford

[@--Paws--]

I like these video essays about topics that never really cross my mind but seem to impact some aspect in life.