fast fashion is a symptom of a MUCH bigger problem

this video was inspired by a handful of things:
nisipisa's thrift collection vid - • i'm so good at thrifti...
a couple of tiffany ferg vids - • "Looking Expensive" & ... and • FAST FASHION REVIEWS &...
videos on why crochet cannot be machine-done - • Can Crochet Be Done By... and • Why It’s Impossible to...
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[@dangerousbutterknife7988]

Something I've also noticed as an interesting trend is that there are many people in communities where fast fashion is the norm have many more people who go without adequate clothing, especially in areas where people are exploited to make said clothes. But in communities where the norm is handmade clothing, many more people have clothing that fits and suits their needs. It's much harder to see in colonized countries nowadays, but pre-colonialism indigenous people were easily able to support each other and clothe themselves properly for their culture and climate. Because the less fortunate were cared for rather than exploited and discarded. People who could not make their own clothes were given clothes, people who could not grow their own food were given food. Humans are such a successful species because we care for each other and help the people who may not be able to survive on their own. Capitalism relies on the (supposedly) weakest people to support the (supposedly) strongest. It is not "survival of the fittest" because the "fittest" contribute nothing of value. Social darwinism is the inverse of natural selection, the most successful people did not get there out of their own merits, but through the merits of those they are able to control. If the poor and oppressed are abandoned to die, the rich and powerful will also die. This is a very simplistic explanation and I could probably go a lot more in depth about this topic but it's very important to me that I tell it in a way that's easy to understand and hopefully sparks curiosity in others. Every aspect of life and history is connected in some way, much like crochet. Humanity thrives on compassion. TLDR: Help each other and be kind to those in need. Humanity is built on uplifting everyone, not just a select few.

[@graveyardpansy]

yes!!!! all of this. u seem like u would enjoy kropotkin :)

[@convoy7k]

WHOO ASHTON POST!!

[@jan_Wilo]

My thoughts exactly

[@marthadumptruck5102]

Well stated

[@graveyardpansy]

thank u i feel the same

[@novarachnid]

This is why I've been teaching myself embroidery. It gives me time to think about my projects. Usually by the time you're done, the trend has come and gone. It's forced me to be more creative. My next project is upcycling an old dress shirt.

[@graveyardpansy]

i love that!!! i dabble in embroidery and have SO much respect for ppl that do it. i'm sure your projects are awesome :)

[@novarachnid]

@@graveyardpansy Thank you, Ashton! I've done patches of characters like Milkshakes from Billy & Mandy. Your cat bed is so cool though. I've always wanted to learn how to crochet.

[@JarOfBeess]

He's back and looking gorgeous as ever! Also I'm so happy you're bringing more awareness to fast fashion I've seen so many people fall into that trap without knowing how awful it is.

[@milomonaghan418]

Also I think visible mending needs to be reconsidered, I've been made to feel bad for wearing patched up jeans

[@graveyardpansy]

i love visible mending!! it truly adds so much character and individuality

[@louispurslow6545]

This has helped reduce some of the discomfort I feel around buying clothing. I have this feeling of guilt any time I require new things that weren't made ethically. I obviously buy ethically when possible and repurpose anything I can but I don't have the time or money for ethical socks for instance. This has made the last few minutes of my work day much more tolerable, great video.

[@convoy7k]

ashton's hair is literally my dream hairstyle, im growing out a mullet so i can style it similarly

[@stephwebb5130]

I was gonna be lazy and not work on my crochet project but the invitation to join made me pick it up lol, thanks. I've noticed that with things like crochet and sewing becoming more of a trend, that some of the craft influencers are bringing fast fashion practices into slow fashion which is bothering me. all of these "how much can I crochet in a day" and "i finished this project in x hours" videos I feel are not really understanding the point of learning to make your own clothes and things. I love that more people are learning all these skills and it's more accessible to people, i like that "old skills", as it were, will not be lost to time. I just can't stand watching craft influencers complain about how little they've done in so many hours when in fact they've done loads. I get that it's a deeper issue with youtube and income and in a way capitalism as these people need videos and they need different ideas and to keep engagement and all that in order to make their living. I just can't help feeling it encourages more waste and ultimately encourages unhealthy consuming habits. interested if anyone else has anything to add/discuss on this topic also

[@graveyardpansy]

yes!!! such an interesting observation omg. i feel like it’s also very tied up in the capitalist culture of productivity that ppl (even crafters!!) feel the need to have a massive output

[@idasvenning3892]

I absolutely agree, which is why I don't have the energy to follow that many crafters but rather people with faster hobbies I guess. And crafters that either have a slower output of videos, also make content about other things, or talk openly about starting this project three months ago and that one last year lol. I guess the problem ("problem") is that you can be perfectly happy working on a big project for a month or five, but you can't make engaging content out of simply plodding along on row 57 out of 328.

[@lizinatree]

I just came across your video while I'm at work dyeing yarn, and I spent the whole video nodding along. Love to see someone doing such a great job of spreading this message, especially from a fellow vegan who also appreciates the nuances of the choices we have under capitalism (I eat vegan and don't use leather, but I dye organic wool yarn for a living). Also I absolutely adore your look!

[@graveyardpansy]

thank you so much! i’m really glad this resonated with you. and that sounds like a sick job, i hope you enjoy it :)

[@bdhesse]

I have to buy fast fashion due to sensory issues (as well as income issues), but I so rarely throw anything out (also largely due to the sensory issues). I have pants that I bought over 5 years ago that are completely full of holes. They are my inside/sleep pants. My newer "nice" clothes I only wear outside. When I get home, I change. That way my good pants last longer. I hate it, but I don't have a choice.

[@Birdkiller46]

Same here. Sensory issues also just make it so hard to get clothing in general. I also have clothing that’s generally ragged and such so I don’t care if it gets dirty like when doing outdoor work or such.

[@sleepfulwillow]

There was a documentary by Channel 4 a little while ago that focused on the factories making Shein clothing and even managed to get video footage from inside multiple factories they used and the amounts of clothing that was discarded by people after one or even no use.

[@Alliien34]

also a big problem with thrifting is how gentrified it's becoming, and all the plus sized items being bought by thin people to modifiy them because it's trendy

[@j1430]

legit gothic and alternate fashion is so minimal and small compared to smaller sizes i hate thrifting so much for this >:( i hate all these thin fucking women that overly shit on fast fashion consumption and are thrifting exclusive obviously thrifting is good but there seems to be a lack of awareness of privilege and accessibility regarding thrifting

[@Gnomesrule]

When poor people make do, the rich make trends. Anything done as a criticism of capitalism gets consumed by capitalism and is sold back to people. Prices at good will have gone up in my hometown. Almost double the price for jeans that I need for work, and its hard to find jeans in my size. Its so frustrating

[@trashcatlinol]

​@@Gnomesruleand in some areas, goodwill is the only thrift store available... which is also infuriating. I don't like what I've heard about corporate thrift from family who worked there.

[@totallynotyourreality2208]

Don’t mean to sound weird , but bro, your makeup has improved so much since your older videos! It’s so smooth and neat in this one! Only at the beginning, excited to continue watching and see your thoughts :)

[@graveyardpansy]

not weird at all, i appreciate it!!

[@puddingwars-]

So happy to see another Patches and Parley! They’re some of my favorites that you make! Also I love your style, you look so cool!

[@_404shcats_]

Omg I used to watch your old patches and parley all the time!

[@marthadumptruck5102]

omg it’s u

[@graveyardpansy]

aw thank you! they were some of my favourites to make :)

[@deathsheadhawkmoths]

ASHTON SO HAPPY TO SEE A VIDEO FROM YOU 🫶🫶🫶

[@deathsheadhawkmoths]

crochet king 🙏 i am an avid crocheter myself

[@Swarmofbees123]

Hey! It's so great to see you post again. Great video as always. You're very good at explaining these nuanced things. Thank you

[@alexx_roni]

FUCK YEAH this is the perfect timing cuz I’m sewing my crust pants rn and I wanted to watch something while doing that

[@Delaneyisbraindead]

Had a real bad mental health day yesterday, so you posting makes me extra happy. Patches and parley were my fav videos too so double win! Thanks Ashton!! 🫶

[@TransmascWantsChickenStrips]

the fact that you suggested the viewer makes something as they watch the video made me so happy (I love parallel play and crocheting+knitting are my oldest interests). I'm working on a striped sweater with repurposed yarn from a scarf that was given to me at my local lgbtq center!

[@87654321j]

Ashton posted yay 😁

[@shinmoda]

I missed him so much 💓

[@null.psyche]

The reason the example is Boots is that it's a reference to a book that made the argument using boots, it's a reference to Men at Arms by Terry Pratchett, the Discworld as a whole is pretty progressive as a fantasy series, I've had good experiences with the books I've read from that series.

[@AragornElessar]

I'm in school for tailoring and I know firsthand how long it takes to make a thing. But it's worth it. I keep my jeans alive by patching and that's how I start my "crust"-esque (bc I wash them and don't listen to crust punk) pants.

[@diminarchy]

Ive always been the most fast fashion shopping impulsive when I'm very precarious financially, even when its against my best interest. I think when I'm really really stressed decision making is harder, and for me I'm like.. really looking for something to look forward to and stuff in the mail can be that really cheaply in both money and spoons 😢

[@diminarchy]

Its like grocery shopping hungry but for everything

[@vampireskeletonjai]

u were a big inspo for me in middle school n i just recently rediscovered ur channel as a senior in high school it's good to see your channel

[@NOTLUZURA]

HES BACK AND SLAYS 🗣️🗣️🗣️

[@frankiemustdie]

omg im so happy to see you uploaded!! very nice to see you talking about this issue, its very interesting. also you look great, man!!!

[@Oliver_rants]

New Ashton post!! I’ve been rewatching your old videos waiting for a new one lol

[@auburninheck]

CROCHET AND PARLEY YASSSSS

[@dannikamidgley]

ASHTON IM GETTING TOP SURGERY... I've been watching your stuff since the beginning and I wanted you to know

[@graveyardpansy]

congrats!!! i hope everything goes smoothly :))

[@pinkforguys]

It's always good to see you

[@kaikazze]

It's so cool, that you have posted again!

[@connorscorner443]

I'm working on my bullet journal layout for next month rn. The theme is whales

[@victoriacaromendez7390]

I missed you, glad you're back!

[@paadoxal]

in glad u picked up crochet:) it's so fun and makes you think more about how much work goes into a garment🌼 i'm nonbinary and sell crochet online and try calculating my prices on the current minimum wage which isn't enough honestly, but exactly like you mentioned, if i sold them for a "fair" price for me i wouldn't sell anything probably

[@graveyardpansy]

yes!! doing crochet has made me appreciate fiber arts so much more (and made me even more conscious about how many artists underprice their work...). also i'm obsessed with your profile pic

[@paadoxal]

@@graveyardpansy thank u😌 love a good funky frog

[@pahamabg5312]

Happy to see you again! Super interesting video, thank you.

[@KxmpleteKxllapse]

omg im so happy ur back!!🖤

[@pinvalgevali1730]

YIPPIIEEE!!! HI ASHTON! Im so exited to watch is video omg!!

[@milomonaghan418]

I was looking for smth to watch while I crocheted and this came up!

[@gabrielbruce1977]

re: the crochet thing. I literally saw crochet beer cozies with little amigurumi tiddies at spencer's today for like, five dollars. It was kinda gross. Not because boobs, but because I knew someone made this by hand and wasn't fairly compensated.

[@alainar5897]

Oh man, I missed your videos! This one in particular reminds me why you're my favorite youtuber 😭

[@sadekHessen]

Okay

[@gracefully_falling]

The king has arrived! Hell yes I’m pumped

[@tomorrowz]

funnily enough, i'm watching this while cleaning out my closet for the first time in a few years (i'm doing a clothing swap with friends this weekend!) and i this video has convinced me to try & fix my old favorite swim top that broke last summer instead of throwing it away :) loved hearing your thoughts!

[@FIZZY_.R4INB0W]

he’s back

[@marthadumptruck5102]

HE’S BACK

[@puddypudding9609]

They are indeed back.

[@jezswly919]

omg heyyy randomly clicked on this video and i’m crocheting too!! i just started around a month ago, i love it!

[@fairsweets]

I missed your posts!!!

[@micky2708]

Hey Ashton! Loved this video and yeah I for sure remember your patches and parley videos!!

[@micky2708]

I also agree that it’s important to discuss how different forces shape fast fashion. You for sure can’t really extract fast fashion from everything that comes together to make it what it is. Otherwise like you said you’re leaving a lot of important elements out

[@bibivallejo]

You're back!

[@ace.of.space.]

yay crocheting!!!!

[@zakbrand7354]

Theking is back

[@luckysmokerings666]

This is a great video! Makes me feel like I am shifting my own practices in the right direction. I don't really buy a lot of clothing to begin with, but I started mending my pants a couple years ago and it has doubled (maybe even tripled) the life span of most of my pants and now when I am buying clothing I am going into the mindset of trying to determine if something is better quality overall, but also thinking about if it will be conducive to mending when I start to see evidence of wear and tear. And it has been great so far. Also I have been crocheting for around 10 years now and I did not know until very recently that crochet cannot be made by machines. I never really have bought any crochet items (because I make whatever I want XD), but it has opened my eyes to how common crochet is in retail clothing stores. And, as you mentioned, it also makes me understand more why people are so weird about paying for the labor of an actually handmade item.

[@graveyardpansy]

i'm so happy for you re: your mending success! one thing i also do when clothing buying is thinking like "does this fill a gap in my wardrobe?" and "do i have something else that serves this function?" mindful consuming definitely feels good :)

[@Katiek22]

Ahhhhhh ASHTON!!!! I haven't seen you in so long. I love your videos so much.

[@idioteza]

my dad worked at the textile industry when he was five years old, anyway great video as always!

[@nashderohn2341]

Daaaammn first vid and i love the makeup 😮😮😮

[@ctja846]

YESSSS i missed ur videos so much, love listening to you talk abt shit

[@praalgraf]

ashton video!! patches and parley!! happy to see you 'round these parts again, cowboy (the cowboy felt necessary)

[@LavenderLeif]

Your hair is SO cool! You look cooler in every video!

[@user-ry4bm5cm4g]

was literally looking for a video to watch while i crochet,, i love finding out that other people crochet!!

[@graveyardpansy]

me too :) i feel like crocheters have a funny little kinship

[@alexskjulstad4099]

Yesss! Ur back

[@coleharischristopoulou3398]

Babe wake up! Ashton posted a new video

[@ashyeet702]

YAYYYYY NEW VIDEO WOOHOOOOOO

[@jayy4651]

A fellow crocheter!!! 😄🎉 for the past few years I've been crocheting while watching your vids haha, and now we're both crocheting!! 😄

[@jayy4651]

I'm working on my nonbinary flag colour solid granny square trousers which I started 2 years ago and forgot about (ie, got distracted by other crochet projects)

[@grayskindablue]

I’m so stoked to see you post! The hair and the makeup and the jewelry is so rad, you look great dude. Gonna grab the jacket I’m sewing patches onto and join you with crafting while being exasperated at capitalism.

[@someguy6229]

Watching this while I crochet a fishnet glove!

[@svhrt]

Unrelated but you look really good man love the hair

[@S5S5066]

I agree

[@ellakae7]

If you havent read it yet I really enjoy the graphic novel Threadbare: Clothes Sex and Trafficking. Super intresting feminist analysis of the global garmet industry. I'm so facinated by this topic! Always down for more videos about it

[@graveyardpansy]

oooh thanks for the recommendation, that sounds right up my alley :)

[@LiterallyScarecrow]

I MISSED YOU WOOO

[@christiebecerril8113]

I loved your discussion about exploitation and affordability and how many different problems in the industry and capitaliam show in fast fashion

[@j1430]

I wish people also knew that you can get things second handed or from independent businesses through amazon too , its better than nothing

[@beckheorshepls5397]

When I worked at Taco Bell we are reqired to buy our own non-slip work shoes that are safe to wear in a kitchen. I had to buy the same expensive brand of shoes three times in the 2 1/2 years I worked at Taco Bell just to work there safely. While they weren't cheap they did wear down and aren't made to last years. I just think its messed up that I had to buy shoes to be safe at work

[@graveyardpansy]

oh i wholeheartedly believe workplaces should give workers a stipend for stuff like shoes and uniforms and any other safety gear. definitely sucks that you have to work to afford things you need to work

[@beetlenicolls]

Hey, thank you for an amazing video. I am interested in the marxist analysis you mentioned about how individualism contributes to consumerism and fast fashion. Are there any videos about it because i would love to lean more ?

[@graveyardpansy]

you're so welcome!! honestly it's not smth i've seen discussed a lot on youtube, more so in academic marxist lit. however, there are a few series of lectures recorded on youtube by Robert Paul Wolf that you may enjoy! i had him as a prof last year and he's an absolute delight. i found his lectures easy to understand and really enjoyable.

[@EquestrianStrong123]

ASHTONNNNN

[@amaram4217]

Your look is fire😭

[@sapphicvampire8504]

this is my first video i'm watching of yours and this topic caught my eye! I'm picking up a personal zine of my oc sapphic ship^^ this video would be good to listen whilst doing other means and taking in the information in a podcast ish form. For me fast fashion nowadays overprices the hell out of clothing and its not even worth the price most of the time. The clothing quality itself would not last long after a few washes its as if they are pushing you to buy more bc of the subpar quality. Sizing options are also an issue for me and it has been negative effects ngl hshshs. Theres so many other things i would say but overall i want to hone sewing in order to make clothes that will compliment me and won't be destroyed in 1 month.

[@bird4218]

bro if they priced it any labor the ppl making the clothes wouldnt just get being payed disgustingly small amounts, THEY would be the ones paying for the clothes 😭😭😭

[@toothmarked]

HII i’m so glad you’re back !!! i just thought of you today because i stopped by anarchist/communist art booths on the street and your videos introduced me to leftist theory :) so crazy about crochet, i never knew that. i’ve been getting into altering/mending and sewing clothes myself and it’s far more rewarding and ofc ethical, although i’m always having to put off projects because i lack time or energy also i’m really interested in the marxist weeds you mentioned in the beginning-how individualism and consumer culture plays into the way we self-identify. do you have any reading recs or links maybe that say more about that? thank u!!

[@Post_the_most]

Glad to see you again 🫶 I am currently trying learning to stitch to have more fun with clothing

[@maxon1712]

eyy ashton

[@jynxxx._xd]

I MISSED UUUU !!!!!!!!!!!!! LUV YA

[@heyyo2182]

Omg u look amazing

[@maxncheese707]

Ashton post?? No way dude this is a rare event

[@k4nd1incyb3rsp4c3]

there's no ethical consumption under capitalism, but not all consumption is equal. buying expensive hand made good quality items from independent people who create clothing every once in a while is more ethical than doing shein hauls every month. both are consumption under capitalism. I make the effort to buy expensive clothes occasionally because I want to support people who make things by hand instead of pouring money into large corporations. Anyway this video made me decide to invest in some new boots from somewhere that does them in good quality, since last time I payed less and got scammed. they were apparently vintage and real leather but fell apart after a few months. should've known €40 was too good of a deal.

[@griffinnguyen945]

super insightful! also i love how wonderfully queer you look, it's like we get a new evolution every upload :)

[@saradangererickson7031]

❤ Crochet

[@AQueerTheorist]

they're back, they look like a snack but most importantly they anti-cap(italist)

[@killme4148]

MISSED YOU BOO >:D

[@ace.of.space.]

as a vegetarian & someone raised with hindu cultural values, leather is one of those things that I have had to really think through my negative emotions about it. I've come down on never buying new leather, and preferring to thrift leather items over buying new fake leather goods. I just had to throw out a fake leather jacket that I bought six years ago (and didn't wear that much) because it was peeling terribly in the back. I hope to thrift a real leather piece of a similar style someday.

[@BeccaRaptor94]

Will we get to meet your new partner??? (If they are comfortable with it, of course!)

[@s0yboy]

Im waaay to much of a hoarder to throw out clothes... Altho if i never wear it it's mostly just a semantic difference lol

[@jjtheejetplane]

2 min in your existence literally gives me secondhand gender euphoria 💕

[@whodrinkarnolpalmer]

watching this while darning a hole in my clothes lol

[@graveyardpansy]

as you should!!

[@vikort1612]

Recently I've been thinking about the concept of "hand made" clothes? and how the term really should be *self-made*, because while machines can cut fabric in bulk or what have you, the pieces still have to be put through the machine by an exploited, often women and/or POC person. I guess the point is that when you make your wardrobe the use of the word "hand made" just kind of further distances us from the humans that are being exploited in these factory conditions? like, as though there's an us vs them with 'hand made' clothes being good and ethical because we ourselves made them, and everything else is done by disembodied factory which doesn't really facilitate any empathy for the people who have to make the store bought clothes because we don't attribute the fact that they too are made by hand to them ? idk . thoughts.

[@TheFifthBanana01]

:3

[@marthadumptruck5102]

:3

[@annikarobertson7294]

borrowing from goodwill is pretty ethical imo

[@henrikostrov482]

Wow so Creepy And funny look/stile. U sceared me (devil). keep it Going u are wonderfull

[@ernieshepherd4433]

'Promo sm'

[@Ty.ehe.r]

It's exhausting to try and navigate any market due to capitalism. Like on one hand I want to buy food, clothes and other resources from ethical companies but those r expensive and I'm a trans autistic person who can't work in the market economy.

[@graveyardpansy]

as an autistic person struggling to get a job right now.... solidarity.

[@AragornElessar]

Weirdly animal leather is worse for the environment than plastic based faux leather, because of all the pollutants and chemicals like heavy metals that are used in tanning and dyeing. The worker's health in the leather industry is also barely an afterthought (and then there's the ethics of killing animals for their skin). There are a few plant/mushroom based alternatives but so far they're not widely available yet, which sucks because plastic shouldn't be the only alterative (there is already too much plastic on this planet).

[@j1430]

i still exclusively buy animal based leather (second handed) because it’s breathable and far FAR better quality. polyester traps so much heat and sweat, it does nothing. i’d love to see plant based leather or something else!

[@auburninheck]

I THOUGHT U DIED ISTG IF U SAY “SEE U LATER, MAYBE” AT THE END I’LL UNSUB thats not true