Fast Fashion Is Disgusting (you need to stop shopping at fashion nova, zara, and primark)

[@iomartinez4143]

Yet no one is talking about Prada and Chanel being a part of illegal fur trade

[@ferkat0390]

Thank you for this!

[@musiko90]

Please tell us more

[@kungfukenny3002]

really? wow disgusted

[@mycatdreamsss]

Still will buy fur because it’s AMAZING

[@a.a.d.6374]

Right! Im nt looking for followers here but Im addressing this topic in my IG and I'm starting a sustainable luxury business. There is a big misconception about luxury brands being more sustainable but they're not, not only environmentally but socially too. They assume the prices cover all those expenses but it mainly covers advertising and supers salaries for the top positions in the company

[@Heedy770]

I'm from Bangladesh and the 1,134 figure is an *Extremely* conservative estimate....Right after the Rana plaza collapse, the search and rescue team were recovering so many dead bodies, that every single tv channel put up a live counter for dead bodies (like they do for olympic medals), and every single counter had gone over 3000 but later the government "refined" the body count as the factory owner himself was a politician from the same party. Just wanted to let you know.

[@sofiapalacios4326]

MsNaazish that is so shady wtf

[@aarthemuse6946]

Damn

[@twoscoopz4944]

exactly.

[@kerri6011]

Politics are corrupt everywhere

[@brendavargas6098]

So sad /:

[@alyssablue1827]

Fast fashion is a problem but have you ever looked up some of your favorites (Marc Jacobs, Givenchy, etc) those companies use child labor, don’t use even 5% environmentally friendly raw materials, and have terrible policies on carbon emissions which make the towns their factories are in smog-filled death traps.... A lot of the fashion industry is effed up. Zara is actually ranked better for the planet than both Marc Jacobs, Givenchy, and Gucci according to many websites that check on fashion ethics.

[@manzoj5898]

Alyssa Blue it’s say in the article that brands are ranked by transparency which means how open they are to the public with thier manufacturing process. Obviously Gucci or Givenchy aren’t gonna be as open to give away information to thier production process as HM who the public is informed with thier child labor and thier use of very cheap fabrics

[@possumcollector1455]

Preach! This video is so hypocritical it's embarrassing

[@laurenlockridge5583]

Yes, someone said it, thank you

[@capsulamental]

As he said, his video didn't cover it all and the title was pretty clear about his focus. Yet, thank you for further information provided. I think it's crucial to share awareness about it. -Sorry about my bad English.-

[@KattReen]

Remember kids... If they're not transparent about the production, it's because they're using slave labor.

[@Gracemystar]

My reaction after watching the video, then reading all the comments: 1. Overwhelmed at the complexities of this issue 2. No one is ethical (fash fashion or luxury), and many that claim to be are liars 3. Being a a broke, ethical shopper is almost impossible 4. The developed vs. developing country divide 5. It's not as simple as "stop buying fast fashion" (i.e. poor workers losing their jobs) 6. There is no hope

[@elise9553]

THRIFT SHOP

[@eidoleon]

REVOLUTION!!!

[@kiarastamford4944]

@Alicornz RBLX Buying fast fashion from thrift stores shouldn't be unethical. As the fast fashion brand isn't the one getting your money to continue funding their factory, and by buying second hand you are supporting your local economy. Thrift shopping is also a great way to be more sustainable.

[@realcreatyler9936]

i was trully so sad watching this :(

[@saltlessbread]

@@kiarastamford4944 it's incredibly annoying to constantly seeing the thrift shop argument being thrown around. Its impact is incredibly minimal. Not to mention how 90% of the world does not have easy access to good thrift shops (or any at all) with actual good product that cater to them.

[@mnaftw]

Lol Zara is like super expensive where I live, a top is like 50 dollars, idk what their excuse is for paying these people so little.

[@Halexstrasza]

I met the co owner of fashion nova and he basically told me he doesn’t buy anything but designer bcs he only wanna wear good quality stuff. Yet he sells cheap shit clothes and don’t care about ethical behaviours 🤷‍♀️

[@maemaeasmr777]

that’s so messed up

sounds about right

[@hyuba2656]

ItsHelenKayy how?!?

[@kaitlinruiz7249]

I doubt you meet the co owner of Fashion Nova and the 200+ people that liked this are very gullible.

[@Halexstrasza]

It was in hong kong, its a complicated story but basically I guess we went on a "date".

[@sera6266]

My father has his own textile&clothing factory since 1988 and has been paying his workers fairly and every single of his worker has insurance. My father also helps the children of the workers to study in the university and highschool. What really sad is that he hasn’t been making that much money since the buyers want cheaper clothing and mostly the brands dont care if the manifacturers are ethically working. What Im trying to say is that supporting ethically good brands effects not only the manifacturer but also the workers and so many families.

[@b4thewaves]

I hope that people's eyes get opened and factories like your father's have more business with companies that care more about people than profit

[@abd12459]

Salute to ur father

[@seventysix92]

Sera your dad is a hero!

[@Mi-nc2rh]

what’s the name of your father’s company? plug it up babe💖

[@hyuba2656]

Sera shameless plug lmaooo

[@juntoringo]

ready to press play. and ready to get my heart broken

[@4r5h4]

virgo me

[@toniwolf8865]

Hahaha same

[@vliciouss]

virgo your photo is everything

[@juntoringo]

Paris Azul lady im LIVING for you and your perfectly organised playlists

[@vliciouss]

virgo OMG. Thank you 😭😭

[@Sarah-nn5ef]

All of this is correct and it is cruel but, you can’t ignore what high end fashion companies are doing as well. So much child labor and illegal fur trade go into them as well. They don’t pay attention to how their clothes are made, they just want it done to get their money. I would appreciate it if you did a video on these types of issues with high end brands as well!

[@CanopusLux]

So true, cheap manufacturing and then in the shop for 200 bucks. It's ridiculous

[@iamnotjack.whydidichange]

That's very true, but I doubt that his audience is made of high-fashion buyers. Probably most of his audience is regular people who buy fast fashion

[@maggiehuang3265]

dw documentaries has a good one on this!

[@kittennight3305]

Ni shit he will he's a fashion blogger.

[@ania5038]

Basically unless you want to only wear a tiny amount of clothing good luck not paying for some kind of exploitation.

[@loveandmathematics99]

There is no ethical consumption under late capitalism

[@Iron_Stigmata]

But we can still try our best to be sustainable as individuals, and educate others to the best of our degree. Capitalism is corrupt and inhumane, yes, but there's degrees to which we comply to it. Veganism, fair trade and eco awareness are good first steps.

[@loveandmathematics99]

Misha Rogerson absolutely. Nothing wrong with this video, education is important. Was just making a statement that capitalism is corrupt and shitty.

[@Iron_Stigmata]

@@loveandmathematics99 👐🏻👏🏻

[@soaribb32]

So there's literally nothing we can do?

[@Iron_Stigmata]

@@soaribb32 Read my original reply to this! In addition, while I'm more of a socialist than anything, companies like Lush Cosmetics and Just Water are actually great examples of operating ethically to the best extent you can, instead of just doing the bare minimum. It's companies like those we need to take inspiration from.

[@ellax325]

I was dead just online shopping on Zara before I watched this video so I'm trying really hard to convince myself that a really cute mustard blazer is not worth the death and enslavement of children. However, I totally agree that fast fashion isn't sustainable (or cute most of the time) so I'm going to try and make a conscious effort to put time and thought into the clothes I buy.

[@ellax325]

ShabbyPorcelain Thanks for the tip!

[@parvativillarba753]

GO THRIFT SHOPPING HONEY!! IT'S SO MUCH FUN!!!!!!!

[@neyssa6632]

Same same

[@FashionRoadman]

Ella X 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@thezfiless]

literally deleted my forever 21 tab I had open while watching this.

[@clairewardrep421]

I understand but like I’m broke so like I can’t even afford fashion nova...

[@paigec5017]

I relate

[@antonioperez347]

Claire Wardrep same but thrift stores or second hand shops are my go to 🙌

[@AshleyAjibade]

HauteLeMode so what stores would be a good alternative??? If you want new, ethically produced clothes that aren’t expensive where do you go 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@RizzlessN]

Claire Wardrep same sis

[@kaitlinb4110]

Ajpxxslinger lol everything i see at thrift stores are 500$ items like wtf

[@t_ylr]

You literally dragged my whole wardrobe lol. Except fashionova, I don't know her.

[@Doctorandergraun]

*THE ANSWER IS: Second hand and THRIFT STORES*

[@iccnega]

YES👏🏻YES👏🏻YES👏🏻

[@MsLucidDreaming]

i think even more than that, the answer is: you probably don't need it. most of us already have more than enough clothes. we could go for a few years without buying anything new and probably wouldn't suffer for it.

[@riskyrahmaliasofyan4002]

Thrift store is all good and well until the rich girl made it mainstream and gentrify it, just like what they did to depop

[@morganrobinson2436]

I absolutely love thrifting! Almost my entire wardrobe is from second hand, thrift, estate sales, and vintage stores. Not only do I get great deals, but I also don’t buy from stores like these, but also support my local city and small businesses!

[@analys1422]

I agree at least this is better than not, I am a big on thrifting and consignment shops.

[@asdfghjkl1231508]

I think the best solution to this is: 👏SUPPORT 👏YOUR👏 LOCAL👏 SELF-OWNED 👏BRANDS👏

[@Elizabeth-ub9ph]

I’m broke and local brands are expensive

[@Sigita989]

@@Elizabeth-ub9ph not really. People just want to believe it. You literally can find people who saw clothes on normal prices. People buy clothes that wear only once or dont wear at all. With that money you can pay person to saw you that. You dont need full closet of clothes.

[@Komodorzyca]

not really. Then those people will loose their jobs, often turn to prostitution. We can't really save those people, the laws in their countries need to be changed.

[@perpetualteef]

local boutiques oftentimes import from places like china. so it's still fast fashion, just under a veil

[@klear19634]

@@perpetualteef i agree and "made in the us" products r done in either illegal sweatshops (think china town) or part of prison labor (where they do not get paid even minimum wage) so u really cant win

[@hashslingingslasher2348]

It’s a hard, vicious circle to break as the reason most people buy from these stores is the price many people can’t afford higher priced clothing, vintage shopping is a great alternative however many people do not want second hand clothes

[@hayzybb96HB]

I think the best solution is to only buy items you know your going to get damn good use out of. As you said, your girl would loveeee to afford everything from Reformation but I’m poor 😂 so the odd piece of clothing from Topshop doesn’t do too much harm. I think it’s the constant buying of cheap tacky trend pieces that Pretty Little Thing and FashionNova promote that is the most damaging.

[@littlemy5176]

Joshima M all thrift stores run purely on donations. there are vintage stores , which are more curated , but those are an entirely separate thing. if you want to shop vintage instead of thrift but have no stores in your area , try online ! many vintage stores will ship items and post their product on instagram ! vintage shops will be more expensive tho , because they sift through thrift stores , garage sales , and estate sales to curate pieces !

[@shorty06111]

I agree with many of the comments here. Buy less and buy ethical, thrift, and shop your own stash. It's so hard with all the hauls out there causing fomo.

[@ant9350]

Secondhands in my country are really disguisting. There are stains on clothes and whatever. Plus everything looks so bad. Granny fashion.

[@ant9350]

ShabbyPorcelain I know, but you don't understand :D grandmas in Czechia wear horrible synthetic clothes with bright flower prints...

[@danpatrick24]

I appreciate how you used the production timeline to tell a story! I admire you and your channel a lot, so I want to hold you to that high standard. I think you dipped into a bit of intellectual dishonesty with the title and thesis of this video. I know fast fashion plays a larger role because of the sheer volume it produces, but the high end fashion houses play all these games as well. Many of them have been reducing their quality to damn near fast fashion since the late 90s and employ many of the same mills, etc. I know you adore the luxury and couture houses, but I hope you won’t allow that to cloud your judgment about just how unethical they are as well. PS: I love (and recommend) the book Deluxe: How Luxury Lost its Luster by Dana Thomas.

[@mileycyrus20082010]

Channel Daniel I read that book!!! It was very informative!! I used to be OBSESSED with high fashion/luxury fashion but I realized while they are “nice” I ended up selling and donating the money to charity the majority of my high fashion/luxury bags/clothes. To me, a lot of them just seem like status symbols anyways rather than “art” or “fashion” It just doesn’t feel right for me to own such expensive bags when a cheaper one works just as well.

[@Dorche76]

That book is so awesome. It changed how I saw fashion! I think he did a great job explaining fast fashion and why we need to reevaluate our shopping habits. I think he was very fair and did mention it wasn't just the Zaras and Forever 21s of the world.

[@danpatrick24]

HauteLeMode Thank you for taking my comment in stride! I love your work and know you care! I agree about the title being a necessary shock for many viewers, and I hope this video will serve as a teachable moment for them. ❤️

[@TheEmpress1768]

While I think Dana Thomas does a good job dissecting labor issues in her book, she comes off as a white moderate. She still reveres Chanel, Chloe, and Louboutin. I really don't like how she calls Louboutin a fashion refugee.

[@emilyg8582]

the most ethical place to shop is a thrift store. Any purchase you make at a thrift store is cut off from the supply chain. You are, in no way, shape, or form indicating that a company should make MORE of what you bought. It's independent and it calls upon your brain to compose an outfit instead of clicking a link on instagram or plagiarizing a mannequin. Also, nobody ends up forming a conga line of "taste" that ends up closing in on itself when the last person hops on the bandwagon because thrifting = shopping from unique, one-of-a-kind items. Everybody ends up copying each other's style which isn't actually self-derived style to begin with. The companies make the clothes, hijack young people (esp. women) via vapid instagram models and talentless celebrities, serve you a steaming hot plate of crap (stylized trends) and you buy it. period. When you participate in that cycle the designers act on YOU, you don't act on them. Since when are there 52 seasons???? These fast fashion brands get new garbage to sell to your empty gratification-seeking soul EVERY WEEK. No SS18 or FW18. It's crazy. As for the cost, you would be surprised how much money you will save by buying LESS clothing of a higher QUALITY. Organic, ethically made textiles cost more to make so they are more expensive but they will last longer. By voting with your dollar you make an impression on the industry, ensuring better jobs for garment workers and reducing the environmental impact of the fashion industry. Still find it too expensive? stop buying a $6 sugar-laced coffee from starbucks and put the money aside instead. If you can afford to do that every day you can afford to do nearly anything by simply managing and growing that same money you would have wasted. Buy some timeless neutral coloured organic cotton t shirts, staple denim, a high quality coat, etc. Capsule wardrobes are made of clothes that YOU wear not clothes that wear you. Let yourself shine. Be as you were made- God makes no mistakes. Less is more. Try buying no clothing for an entire year- if you are anything like the average young person in north america I guarantee that you have more than enough clothing already. Craving a style change? Get a hair cut, eat better so your skin glows, try a 5-free nail polish, add a belt, DIY your existing pieces, look through your parents' closets, swap clothes with your best friend or sibling. Creativity is the backbone of style. You can be a designer too. Great video. Waaaaaay too much consumerism on youtube. Look at me, my haul, my stuff, my 91834 shoes, my 8 highlighters, my STUFF. So much clutter and it shows in people's life priorities. People think that life is too short to put so much care into every purchase when the truth is that if you consume only when you NEED to, you have the brain power to do it mindfully. Look at the store windows the next time you are at a mall. Your senses are bombarded by entire teams of marketing executives who's job it is to trick you. Wearing the same clothes as kim kardasian will never turn you into her or give you the lifestyle you perceive her to have, or her clearly fake ass... Anytime you buy something, spend time with a certain person, fixate your desires on something or someone, you should ask yourself "why?". The answer will speak volumes and feed your soul

[@taydrabrookshire347]

Bravo. This comment deserves a standing ovation. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@periscope7731]

emily g Bingo! It’s about cost per wear and accountability as a conscious consumer. I’m interested in the elevated basics of Everlane for these reasons.

[@aniclare222]

This comment is so important

[@hatchixnana]

I’m gonna start thrifting. You could find a lot of cute stuff in a thrift shop and combine yourself a unique outfit! :)

[@batmanboxers]

It’s worth mentioning that thrift stores don’t wash the clothes, trust me it can make your life hell catching something from a thrift store item

[@TheNraveles]

Everyone saying “THRIFT” as if most thrift shops aren’t hiking their prices up by 500% because of the huge surge of thrifting within the last few years. Even thrift shops aren’t that cheap anymore unless you go to very specific places.

[@mt3388]

This is so true

[@elisaanne2349]

go to the goodwill

[@mychemical_sunshine5879]

I got a dress for 1:50 at a thrift store.

[@MovieGuy666]

not to mention they just have normal sized peoples clothes, i'm 6'10 and have never found a pair of pants that have fit.

[@lornapolaris2920]

omfg i agree the country where i'm at which is not US or Europe, non of the thrifting prices are cheap it ranges from 50-$70 which is p expensive considering how high our cost of living is and how bad our minimum wage is

[@alexeygraive1674]

coming from third world country, zara aint cheap in my country. their shirts costs 1/5 of people's monthly income. h &m pretty affordable tho, but uglier than zara. better buy local designer here, they costs only 3x zara shirts. not sure if they produce it in sweatshop factory or not tho. at least i buy local product

[@hwwh8145]

I really wish you wouldn't refer to your country as a third world country. It's deeply ignorant and prejudice - not your using it but overall. I would recommend just stating your country as is. A certain demographic of the world have placed that label on many countries after they depleted them of their own wealth.

[@Lilyblossom3]

Cause it's a third world country( im from one too) You don't get to tell me how to name MY country and experience. You don't have any fucking idea what it's like living in one, so shut up.

[@minorfeelings]

@@hwwh8145 how is it ignorant? i live in one, and it's a fact that my country is poor whether it was colonised or not. even if it wasn't colonised, most of the local monarchs would have accumulated most of the wealth, so an ordinary person would be poor either way. don't tell me how to feel.

[@rebecamadrigal1277]

@@minorfeelings I, too, live in a Third World Country, and honestly, shouldn't it be us the ones offended by that? I do believe I have heard the term is wrong or simply does not exist, but still it conveys what we mean. That said, here Zara is just expensive, Pull&Bear so so, and the most affordable ones are H&M and Forever 21; cheaper clothing has the same if not worst issues as stated in the video. Thrift shops are practically non-existent, but lately 2nd hand shopping on Instagram has become quite popular. Only people from moderate to considerable income can afford small boutiques or independent clothing; also, they and tourists are the ones buying from local artisans, so...

[@minorfeelings]

@@rebecamadrigal1277 i don't think so, personally i'm not offended by it and it's not a pejorative really

[@hayzybb96HB]

Thank you for addressing this issue!!! I get so annoyed at “fashion bloggers” and KZbinrs who buy so many Fast Fashion items twice a month!! And it’s all trend pieces which they will ultimately throw away!! It just promotes the lifestyle!

[@sophiafinucane1724]

Hayley B so true it’s infuriating

[@orangewedges]

Whenever I see a fashion "guru" opening up a big ass box for a haul and pulling out clothes from a million plastic bags, I just want to cry at all the waste.

[@thomash7975]

I moved to Belgium from the USA and sadly don't know where to find thrift stores that carry my size. I buy most of my clothes from asos but not the dumb trend things. I only buy what I know I'll wear for a long time until it falls apart. Which is way too quickly I might add. :/ I don't have the money to buy pricey vintage clothes. Wish I could find a good thrift store or 2.

[@ariyam.7172]

Mandi B try depop sis

[@Kiarnii]

this is extremely eye opening, i've been avoiding fast fashion for quite a while now and after seeing this i will continue to do so! thrifting is way more fun anyways 🌎💕

[@kierokierosene]

Kiarnii Miller never been so proud of thrifting

[@FashionRoadman]

Kiarnii Miller 👏🏿👏🏿❤️❤️

[@goku9791]

i haven’t shopped in almost a year Lmaaososodidj but when i do i’m gonna start thrifting it looks fun

[@rominah.3827]

where I live I cannot buy thrift :(

[@KK-jl8em]

Maria Giulia Rodriguez no it’s not, thrifting is buying used clothes that would be thrown away otherwise, educate yourself.

[@hellopineapples3291]

This NEEDS to get on trending!!

[@aidenriley1046]

“Wow look how evil fast fashion is” “Ignores that high fashion, which you support, uses the same tactics and has the same effects while also helping widen the income gaps in the wester world”

[@naughtiasteffano9885]

It's definitely not the same. High fashion is nothing like fast fashion. Fast fashion ends up in the trash. High fashion is collected and can be resold and extremely rare pieces end up in museums. Not a landfill.

[@megwoods5519]

@@naughtiasteffano9885 Not really. Many high fashion brands will burn millions of dollars of unsold items. Burberry, Louis Vuitton..

[@naughtiasteffano9885]

@@megwoods5519 that's unsold items, and that is to keep the labels on a luxury status. They do not want anyone just being able to acquire Their items or they wouldn't be as sought after. What I meant was the bought fashion doesn't end up in landfills. Most people resell it or pass it on. U misunderstood what I meant lol

[@naughtiasteffano9885]

@@megwoods5519 who would want to wear a louis vuitton bag if everyone could afford one? Look what Michael kors did to himself, he used to be high fashion in the 90s, then when he launched his Michael by Michael kors, he got tacky. Because everyone is wearing something of his now. I love designer clothing and pay thousands for pieces. I do not want to see everyone else wearing what I am because they bought it at Marshalls for cheap.

[@vincentmalloy9490]

@@naughtiasteffano9885 The logic you're explaining is obviously understandable and it makes sense, but it doesn't make it ethical whatsoever. And the whole thing about clothes lasting, isn't true again. Yall have been consuming high fashion and have forgotten what fast fashion clothes are, many of them can last a long time, I've never had any clothes rip or become unwearable since being a kid, and I don't have any luxury products in my closet. A pair of Levi's can literally last you forever for example, there's no way it will end up in the trash, so u trying to sugar coat anything mass produced ( even art) you're not really persuading anyone.

[@doqodoqo]

Erasing the first word "fast" the title would be so much more accurate

[@TheEmpress1768]

I hate how nobody considers the environmental ramification of high fashion. All fashion is projected to emit 25% of all carbon emissions - both high and fast - so there's no point in poor shaming.

[@destineebrock6779]

no

[@LivSenghor]

I heard a quote that said "Fashion isn't what's wrong with capitalism -- capitalism is what's wrong with fashion" and I feel like that's the higher truth

[@graceb9562]

urban outfitters and Topshop aren’t really that cheap...

[@GooseFinder]

That’s because they mark up their product so high.

[@sassytela]

And zara

[@cleoc2871]

Grace B just more profit for the despicable companies

[@idalia799]

Urban Outfitters is so overpriced, whenever I'm in there I'm like "okay so this thing costs 80 but feels like plastic".

[@tease7643]

kochmannrobert799 or a white t-shirt for 20-$30 🙄🙄 no design or anything 😩

[@steffvm]

That hair looks so right on you.....and as usual, I am mesmerized by your videos......so educational, and in this very particular case EYE OPENING! Addicting channel!

[@hellopineapples3291]

Finally a KZbinr who actually knows what they're talking about!👏🏽💕💕

[@AleynaSeymen]

they’re *

[@hellopineapples3291]

Lmao my bad

[@Jelloitsme]

You could also watch Kristen Leo’s videos about this. She actually introduced me to this world of fast fashion and it’s true impact.

[@alinamih]

You are delusional if you think only fast fashion companies work in such malicious way. Most of the luxury brands do too! Hence your title is misleading, it should be ''why modern day fashion (almost all of it!) is disgusting. H&M have actually taken steps in terms of fair trade/recycling/good work condition for the workers. Still a long way to go though. For all of these brands

[@sorayajaedicke]

H&M doesn't really recycle most of the clothes(I think only about 1%). They only do it for a better image.

[@ddoubleu170]

Delusional asf.

[@clownkidcentral]

mihi the point is that not as many people are buying luxury brands, they're buying forever 21. so its clear that we should be putting emphasis on the problems that arise from the most typical consumption of clothing

[@alinamih]

@@sorayajaedicke let's be real, 90% of the brands do it for the better image and so they can charge more. The bigger the brand the more greedy corps get, they are in it for the profit and with profit come all the mean tactics- outsourcing, cutting off various expenses or workers benefits....

[@alinamih]

@@clownkidcentral that is a poor excuse, sorry. Luxury brands are even more obliged to avoid bad practices. Cheap brands at least have an excuse- the low price. Not saying we should perpetuate this model, but it starts with the mind set of the buyer and less with how a company operates. Demand and supply...

[@LizRealGirlBeauty]

One of my best friends was a fast fashion addict- she only shopped at fast fashion brands, and only from three clearance rack. She didn't really care about anything but the price. After my son was born, my body was vastly different than it had been pre-pregnancy, but we were (are) broke, so I got her to go with me to the thrift store. When she saw the prices, she is now a dedicated thrift/2nd hand shopper! She's still not into it for anything other than the price, but I think it's a win! She was at the thrift store weekly before covid, and when she couldn't go to the store she shopped on her phone for 2nd hand clothes. I recently read a lot about fast fashion and general manufacturing problems in regards to the environment, employee labor and other waste, so I still shop thrift stores and 2nd hand birth because of money and because my eyes were opened. So I'm extra proud that I got my friend into it! 2nd hand is even better for our kids, as they destroy things so frequently that spending tons of money doesn't make sense, so again win-win!

[@Rachel-jd5vi]

I support spreading awareness of the dark side of fast fashion and completely agree that those who can should most definitely make the switch to ethical brands/thrifting. However can we shift the blame onto the big corporations and companies rather than guilt tripping poor people? At the end of the day it’s these multimillion conglomerates that are responsible for making such items in such conditions and a lot of the time when fast fashion is discussed, it’s done so in a way that makes it a consumer issue. I don’t think it’s fair to expect poor people to stop using the likes of H&M and primark, and we shouldn’t be calling them disgusting for having no other option when it comes to buying clothing.

[@xciellew]

Thrift stores tho....BUT I agree with you that the problem is the system that enables these company owners to make these horrible decisions.

[@phyllis1744]

Depending where you live thrift stores can be hard to find and expensive. As in NYC now that thrifting has become the new thing prices have gone up. My sister is plus sized and finding things in thrift stores is really hard.

[@SimonaBerr]

thrift store in Italy are expensive unfortunately

[@maria_____.]

i absolutely agree. where i live, vintage & thrift stores are so incredibly expensive most of the times, it costs cheaper to shop at h&m (even though stores like h&m, bershka etc are also very overpriced and aren't accessible to everyone)

[@ClareThePear]

What is thifting??

[@martinborsky9532]

*yes shistarh spill that tea* But honestly, they are disgusting. Underpaying the employees to the level that they are forced to sleep on the factory's floor... Where is humanity?

[@greeenishblue]

When you started naming all the fast fashion stores, I wanted to crawl in to a corner in ball. I feel so bad and guilty , you literally named half the stores in my local mall. I'm going to make the effort to start thrifting more when I'm looking for clothes. Thrifting can be kind of overwhelming for me sometimes though

[@valzilla]

Please don't feel overwhelmed nor guilty! People who aren't wealthy/have excess disposable income can't really afford some more ethical companies (it would be nice, but dropping 300 dollars on an ethical dress is not something i could ethically do on my budget) Instead, simply try to focus on creating a wardrobe for yourself for your personal needs instead of trend hopping! A shirt in middle school from Forever21 has quite literally lasted me nearly 7 years now because I took care of it and really thought about what I liked and disliked in clothing. Don't stop shopping because of what you may or may not have access to. Fast fashion stores get their name because they're meant to make you buy fast trends around the clock, but by simply listening and understand your likes/dislikes, stopping trend hopping, and taking care of your clothing, you are already doing so much more for the cause. Also, do be careful with thrifting! It's become trendy now but in turn companies are raising prices on what's meant to be accessible clothing for people who have small incomes. If you'd like to go thrifting without directly impacting low income stores, try to find "label" thrift shops such as Buffalo Exchange which are meant for people who do it for trends rather than necessity. (And you can bring in your own clothing that maybe someone else could use!)

[@unusableaccount7439]

thrifting isn't overwhelming for me anymore after seeing the condition of third world employees

[@mingisfx]

i know im extremely late but like i can totally relate to you. the mall that's close to me have all of those brands except some and i (as a broke student) have never bought the items from those stores as they're usually pretty expensive but i still feel pretty guilty because i have thought of buying their products before. its a coincidence because in about an hour or so, im going to the mall so im really glad i came across this video beforehand.

[@MovieGuy666]

high end stuff is made in the same conditions.

[@eye_need_jesus817]

I’ve been messaging other fashion KZbin influencers to make this video but they ignored or laughed. Thank you for this🙏

[@SamanthaHibberd]

Wait I'm dumb. I always knew cheap stores like HM and Forever 21 were unethical but I assumed pricier stores like Urban outfitters weren't!

[@angelica4252]

nice.

[@dumbfridge7576]

unfortunately, there’s no clothing brands that are completely, 100% ethical, even if we try to find one. we just can’t win :/

[@nguyenchau2765]

@@dumbfridge7576 depending on where you live, ethical brands like hessnatur in Germany are gaining popularity. You may want to google "ethical fashion" or "slow fashion" + your country and look into their sustainability report

[@neyssa6632]

"You don't need new clothes every two weeks" wow I felt that, but I'm really happy that you made this video ,because I knew of how the workers were being treated poorly, but I didn't know the part about the bleach which honestly makes perfect sense and I will for sure try to do my part, because small differences here in there ends up making a big difference in the long run. This video has also made me appreciate what I have and the workers that have put time and energy into my clothes. May their souls be blessed. Risking their lives daily just because people want to impress their peers and other petty reasons when in reality all we need is a couple of clothes to cover our naughty bits and keep us warm etc.

[@cyrusfolami898]

im seriously considering making my own damn clothes. now I need to know where fabric materials come from...

[@imo9193]

I wanna b a dressmaker and make an online fashion store but ensure that its all ethically made and all the fabrics and ethically and sustainably sourced :)

[@LaurenMca]

I only buy second hand clothes. Aside from recycled clothing being much more environmentally conscious, buying clothing from goodwill supports employing people with disabilities. Plus it’s cheaper than buying it first hand!

[@QueenMamaPaige]

I've always prided myself on buying cruelty free makeup and when it comes to clothes I forget that people are suffering for a sweater I'll wear 10 times. Thank you for opening my eyes. 👌

[@PaperParade]

I'd really really really like to learn how to make my own clothes. I have so many pieces that don't fit me right but I can't afford a tailor, and so much I would like to tweak. Not only that, but I think it'd be a great idea to thrift clothes and turn them into pieces more suited for me and my tastes.

[@jackystar5099]

I think some Michael's stores or Joann's have sewing classes. It depends on where you are.

[@KatieRoseHere]

I'm currently learning to sew and made some decent items. I learned off KZbin and books. If you still want to sew, I would recommend watching people like Annika Victoria or coolirpa here on KZbin.

[@hadeel2530]

I myself am aware of the problem and try to shop from thrift shops, ebay and ethical brands even if they are expensive but I just think it is elitist to put the blame on the consumer when it is the brands that need to take a moral and legal responsibility. The problem is widespread and what do you do when even the luxury brands are using sweatshops.

[@fiftyclown]

Hadeel Alshamari Well you're clearly missing the point. hes not asking you to shop at luxury shops. he's saying thrift and shop at ethical shops and not even that, hes raising awareness and you cannot fucking blame him for doing that. he isn't pointing fingers at us just stating facts.

[@hadeel2530]

xnox in his title he is clearly telling you to stop shopping at these brands because it is disgusting. How about giving advice to protest against the corporations? I respect that he is spreading awareness but lecturing the consumer is too easy

[@fiftyclown]

Hadeel Alshamari Stopping shopping at these brands /= shopping at luxury brands. so many alternatives. Protest IS stopping shopping at these brands. They're products of capitalisism. They only speak in money and cold hard cash. When they don't get that is when change will happen.. talk is cheap to these people and they don't give a shit. The most we can do is inform people when it comes to non active protest.

[@yailynelopez496]

Hadeel Alshamari if you would’ve finished the video he clearly states that he isn’t throwing stones and that he understands. But asks to be more conscious of our actions and gave some alternative to help combat the cause. People are so fast to get all defensive.

[@masseiy]

I’m on a three year clothes buying freeze, it’s forced me to realize how much I have to wear. And it forces me form my own sense of style outside of trends.

[@onacharity]

Literally some luxury brands to the exact same thing. Zara is owned by Inditex which are making huge difference in their clothing, for example Pull and Bear no longer use PVC in their clothing and shoes. I use an app on my phone which shows how Sustainable and Ethical brands are and not gonna lie some brands like H&M are making more of an effort than Versace for instance. If u wanna be ethical, shop at brands like People Tree, or the ASOS Eco edit if you need something more affordable. I'm a ethical and sustainable shopper, and fast fashion and high end both have issues.

[@12Weirdogirl]

Honor Oldman girl plz name drop that app! I want to be more ethical with my clothing purchases, but it is really hard sometimes :-/

[@onacharity]

12Weirdogirl it's called Good On You, it has pretty much every well known fashion brand on there and then some indie ethical ones aswell. But I have found some ethical affordable brands on this app x

[@pppotatoes]

Honor Oldman super true!! Which is why Luke didn't make an overarching suggestion to shop luxury brands. Talking about fast fashion over luxury brands is usually a lot more impactful because it's more relevant to the vast majority of people. Most of us are can't afford luxury brands and therefore aren't even considering buying from them

[@luka.renoir]

Sorry but if you compare Versace to H&M, out of ALL BRANDS, then you really need to look deeper into it dude... H&M is evil. They just have a great PR team.

[@onacharity]

ZZarfazaS What I'm saying is many people think that high fashion means better ethical rights and sustainability, when that's not the case. H&Ms Conscious Line has nothing to do with their PR. Literally every known fashion line has their unethical backgrounds or things that they did wrong. Yeah H&M recently with the child model, I worked at Primark and they had a whole building that fell down on their workers a few years ago. And now when you work there in the UK you learn about their ethical policies, new approaches and they now create sustainable nightwear. But people assume that High End has always been perfect when the reason I used Versace is because they don't communicate at all what their ethical policies specifically are or if they are sustainable because there's a high chance that's their not, their factories use hazardous chemicals because of what they make, they do use fur, and they probably pay below minimum wage. So yes I do choose H&M as an option over Urban Outfitters or River Island etc, who have been exposed as still remaining to be unethical companies (River Island's British clothes makers made £3 an hour, less than half the UK min wage) and if anything them, including Versace have better PR and Marketing teams than H&M. I didn't say H&M was amazing in the UK working in a shop there it can be difficult, they have also been exposed for shit they've done. In recent years they haven't hid their commitments to improve their ethical polices which is what many fast fashion and high fashion brands do. It's a fast fashion video, there's a small amount trying to improve but H&M is one of them and the real tea is that they make more of an effort than the majority of high end, who normally have the lowest ethical ratings. Obviously we have Stella McCartney who basically raised this discussion when she first started the brand. She's on her way to being a great ethical and sustainable company.

[@fmratio8327]

Do I wear a band or nerd t-shirt everyday? Yes Do I Know Anything about fashion? No Do I still watch this channel on a daily? Yes

[@SegaGenesisEvangelion]

i think it's just really compelling watching someone be super dedicated in their interests, i find it magnetic how passionate about fashion luke is and how much effort he puts into his videos

[@iight_2537]

*coughs in broke 12 year old*

[@mahadidi6142]

smh I'm 13 and broke too ;-;

[@_peepee_]

THRIFT

[@sweety482]

Erica :/ in my county there aren’t many places to thrift do you maybe have advice or something

[@_peepee_]

Sweety what country is that? if you don't mind me asking. I would suggest checking out second-hand apps like mercari and depop although they won't be as cheap because you'll likely have to pay for shipping. another good option are apps like letgo or nextdoor, or sites like craigslist and fb marketplace if you have a means of transportation. estate sales and garage sales are also great resources, as are swap meets. if you really don't have access to any resources that i mentioned above it can be fun to organize a clothing trade with friends and people from your school, ive done it a couple times and its an awesome way to get a new outfits without paying any money. over all, buying second hand clothes is the cheapest and most ethical way to buy clothing in my opinion, highly recommend.

[@rhea9743]

@@sweety482 same 😓

[@alyasl.3350]

Oh my goddd. I feel like I know most of this, yet I kind of have forgotten it, or put in the back of my mind, and I have been considering applying for a job in a fast fashion store (you know im a student I dont have many options right now) I really don't want to support that industry, this vid is a great reminder...not so sure I want that job anymore

[@ericazielinski2860]

Victoria's Secret is another major fast fashion brand and often uses prison labor workers to make their products. You should read the book Where Am I Wearing by Kelsey Timmerman to get more insight into this issue. I read this for my AP Human Geography class 2 years ago and it was a truly eye opening book that gives a perspective into the lives of the workers, factory owners, and business owners. One of the major points brought up in the book that the workers felt was that they didn't necessarily want people to completely stop buying fast fashion because that means they are now jobless and can no longer support their families. Yes their pay is often a couple of cents maybe a couple dollars if they're lucky, however it is often enough to at least feed themselves and their family and keep the women from having to turn to prostitution or other worse jobs. What they want is for consumers to look into the companies laws and to protest them to raise the standards. They mean emailing, calling, putting things in the news about the conditions. Making people aware so the companies are forced to change. This type of fast fashion is not exclusive to third world countries either, it takes place right here in America. Bangladesh is no fairy tale place to make clothes, but it has been stepping it up in standards for workers more than most of the rest of the world. It's not perfect by any means, but it is making progress. I truly recommend reading that book to get the full insight into it because it has really interviews with the workers and factory owners and a look into where some of these people around the world actually live whether it's in Bangladesh or China. This is a great video that really covers a lot of angles and I'm glad you made this

[@LdishkaAnaemia]

Thanks for book recomendation!!!

[@ohwellwhateverr]

While child labour and un(der)paid third-world labour is truly disgusting and should be outlawed, is there anything really wrong with using prison labour? I'd rather have prison inmates do something productive (and which they may learn some practical skills from which could lead to a job beyond their sentence) than sit idly doing nothing. They *should* be planting gardens, growing vegetables for local communities, picking up litter, making things. I don't see any issue with a fashion company using prison labour, unless there's something I'm not aware of?

[@dw9822]

I used to have this book, but my design professor gave it to me. He is vegan and is very woke when it comes to things like this.

[@hannahrichey8697]

ohwellwhateverr you need to do some serious research on the treatment of prisoners who do this kind of labor. theyre not even payed a minimum wage, despite being in the US. Coupled with the price gouging of the caf in prisons and the fact some have to pay child support its unethical af. Theyre treated poorly and often have unattainable expectations. prisoners as a labor source is wrong because our prison and criminal justice system is a hellscape. and before you say it should be, prisoners are just as deserving as rights as a free person.

[@howtopasstime]

I personally disagree because I don’t see anything wrong with prison labor 🤷‍♀️ even if it’s in bad conditions, they will still learn their lesson

[@cameron.mckelvie]

Also dying for that yellow chair in the back

[@armaniv6455]

C MK it’s IKEA ... which I wonder what’s the tea on Fast decor ethics

[@cameron.mckelvie]

Armani V omg that is a video idea and a half

[@noratybjerg343]

I can’t with these comments. You don’t have to defend yourself just listen to him literally saying these brands encourage SLAVERY

[@plan3tm00dy]

THIS!!!!!!

[@mysterymeme6141]

It's that he supports high end brands like channel that is also unethical

[@mysterymeme6141]

We don't defend ourself because we wear fast fashion clothing, we're just pointing out his hypocrisy

[@sapharibae]

Lol I'm defending myself cuz I'm broke af what I'm supposed to do just shop at the thrift store the rest of my life lol I love shopping there but sometimes I just wanna buy sumthin brand new and I cant and will not buy $50-$200 Jean's or a $30 plain tank top.

[@spiritxdancer]

Armani Ray the trick is to only buy pieces you really like. Divide the price by the number of times you think you’ll wear it. A $30 shirt you’ll wear hundreds of times, and that you can wear with multiple pieces/accessories, is one of the best investments you can make. Trust me, I’ve got clothes I bought in high school, six or more years ago. They’re well-made and still look good.

[@jenniferbarrios2099]

After watching that documentary I switched majors. I tried to not buy from fast fashion brands but anything else is so expensive. I'm a full time student, I work part time and i make minimum wage, I cant afford other brands, $50.00 for a white t-shirt, made with organic materials, and whose employees make a decent wage and or have benefits. When at f21 I can get a white tshirt for $6..

[@rat7710]

jennifer barrios buy less my dude. Go to Zara buy a $10 shirt and don’t buy anything unless a) it’s your birthday b) it’s a holiday or c) your clothing is literally ripping at the seams. And even then, you can always repair it yourself. A treat and needle cost less than $10

[@saltlessbread]

Let's no jump into quick conclusions my friend. One of the biggest producers for Zara and others (inditex group mainly) is Portugal. Portugal is an european country. It has to follow certain laws. It is not a third world country. I work in a company in Portugal that produces clothes for Zara and others. I'm not badly paid. Ceilings aren't falling. We aren't slaves, and we only work the normal 8 hours/day. There is a big issue regarding clothing being produced in third world countries, BUT let's not pretend like fast-fashion is the only one doing it. Plus, it isn't expensive to make clothes. Even if they're more complicated. Again, we deal with companies who create the fabrics, who dye them, who create stones/beading and all, who create prints and all.. And in a "normal" country like Portugal you can make a t-shirt between 3 to 7 euros. And again, no one is being paid less than they should. SO, i hear you, i feel you, and it's our duty as clients to pressure fast-fashion companies to deal better with their production on those countries (I wouldn't say to stop it since unfortunately jobs aren't multiplying over there and fashion employs a massive amount of people) and to make it more environmentally friendly. BUT I truly hope it never ends. Fashion isn't just for the high-class folks. Many of us can't afford the ridiculous prices for top brands clothing... (200 euros for white briefs??? 1000 for a fucking white t-shirt???) Let's be real, those clothes aren't worth that money, AT ALL. Cheers.

[@anjuhime1]

That is so true. I completely agree with you. The price that the expensive brands put on the clothes is just ridiculous and what they do to the clothes that they don't sell is completely disgusting.

[@DaisyGalvanlikes]

I agree with everything but I do disagree the downplay of the situation, just because you feel like your getting paid doesn’t mean others are as well and I don’t think it matters if it’s made in a third world country slavery can happen anywhere

[@saltlessbread]

@@DaisyGalvanlikes me and everyone from these countries are getting paid. And from third world countries are getting paid as well (these are paid less but that's the government and factory business, not the brands)

[@saltlessbread]

@Jake Dean they have new stuff every week. Just because you haven't seen it doesn't mean it's not there. Google Zara and you'll see them saying how Portugal is their number one partner because of the proximity

[@josephforjoseph]

Im glad to hear someone who works directly in that world commented. What would you recommend then that people do to combat these negatives of the fashion world. Or a better question which issue do you think could be realistically attacked first and how would you recommend people go about that?

[@anhaask]

I stopped buying from fast fashion brands a long time ago. Instead I look for smaller brands or companies that make products with great quality, made in good conditions with good intentions. I rather spend a hundred bucks extra on a piece of clothing that I know I will have for years rather than buying cheap items that I will only use a few times and throw away. Another thing that I’ve gotten into lately is to learn how to use a sewing machine. This way I can alter clothes that I don’t particularly like (that I still own either from years ago or gotten as a gist etc) and turn them into something that fits me and my style. I tend to shop for fabrics and clothes from vintage and second hand stores, take them apart and remake them into something new. Right now I’m currently looking into how to sew my own clothes from scratch. I’m doing a shit ton of research on fabrics and even how to dye different fabrics in a natural and environment friendly way. Of course, I still have a long way to go. Sometimes I trick myself into thinking a certain clothing item isn’t fast fashion because it looks well made and then ending up buying it only to regret it later. But I always walk around with a cautious mind. I always looks for different ways to improve myself and hopefully inspire others around me to think twice.

[@seebm266]

Spill the tea

[@HOP4SMOOTHIES]

hypocritical coming from someone who praises fur and high end fashion which is just as cruel....

[@babydollmanikin9485]

People are allowed to grow

[@eye_nead_2_dookey]

@@babydollmanikin9485 not if you make a whole damn KZbin video on it...and he is still praising high end fashion too wake up

[@babydollmanikin9485]

@@eye_nead_2_dookey go on tell him that. But hopefully he gets on board.

[@TheEmpress1768]

@@babydollmanikin9485 I feet Luke is a white liberal. He takes the path of least resistance while claiming to be politically progressive.

[@amira-ux6hh]

girl stfu

[@Katspearl]

so my conclusion is, everyone just buy fewer clothes! and make sure you love the heck out of the clothes you buy

[@avasimone9771]

I learn A LOT from this channel

[@nataliab.6383]

As much as I agree with several aspects of this video and generally love your channel, I need to call out some of your hypocrisy here. This is not just fast fashion. This is luxury fashion as well. As someone who went to FIT also and has worked in several luxury brands at the corporate level in logistics and demand planning, I have seen this exact same business model in luxury brands. Don't even get me started on the leather goods and high jewelry business model. If you think for one second that that leather used for any designer bags and high jewelry are ethnically sourced or maintained, think again. In 2016, there were a bunch of articles that popped up about how brands like Prada, Fendi, Hermes, and Chanel are not transparent and straight out dishonest on how they source their clothing and supply chain. I wasn't surprised. Though the big fast fashion retailers may be more transparent about it, luxury fashion is not the moral high-ground and you did not call out any of those brands. I see that you included Hugo Boss's scandal in the description, but that's not really calling out luxury is it, sis? Lastly, if you are going to tell people to shop in places that are ethnically sourced which I agree we can ALL do better with, please include some places that are plus-friendly. None of those brands go beyond a size 16 at max.

[@user-ig2fb6bb1d]

i think in this video he just wanted to cover fast fashion,he didn't mention high brands prada,fendi etc.also i agree about the size issue.

[@nataliab.6383]

Sinmo S but do you see the hypocrisy there? Hes calling fast fashion disgusting, but luxury brands do the same thing. Just be equal in criticisms that’s all I’m saying

[@girllionness5944]

not to mention that designer brands burn the items that don't get sold to retain their aura of “exclusivity"

[@lewduhknee]

several points were made !!

[@sirieriksson9010]

Ahhhh I agree so much! As someone who shops plus I've been searching for ethical brands and it's almost impossible, but I've been trying to at least shop more with small designers who aren't as bad and it supports smaller businesses. Also living in Europe, thrifting is hard because everything is expenisve and often small.

[@mystasiiaa]

I am speechless, & horrified about all this information. all of which we have been so oblivious too. I’ve always like smaller artist, designers, etc; but when that time of year comes around (back to school) i think we all know were we go to.. you are right, we don’t need to buy every week or such. i personally probably actually shop twice to 4 times in the whole year. Beside that, Goodwill is my favorite place. So thank you so much for the video. 🖤

[@krissyk7644]

Even if Luke did not highlight every brand that is at fault, he still tried. He put in effort to show viewers a side of fashion they may have never been aware of. I respect when people look at things in a different way then the cultural norm. Our culture has been taught to blindly follow whatever the people in control tell us is true. It is just like when people say, the people on the winning side of history make the history. Do your research, and know about the things you believe in.

[@elwin7369]

Haha Luke!! Here in Paraguay the best and most "high end" clothing you can find is Zara and thrift stores don't exist. What do I do? Walk around naked?

[@moonlight_oats]

nakamoto yukkuri you can always exchange clothing with your friends if they are the same size as you

[@starrix4712]

Uh, people with less money don’t just have extra clothes lying around to 1) get rid of let alone to 2) exchange

[@ReplyGuy22345]

He’d tell you to make the trip to São Paulo and buy some Gucci

[@mariap2200]

Use app like depop

[@xylypotatohead3947]

I think this video is mostly addressed at people that live in the US Europe Japan or Korea

[@TalkingCheeseBurgerr]

This is a real problem not only for the sweatshop workers but for the consumers as well. The reason why the fast fashion places are popular in the first place is because the consumers cannot afford bigger fashion brands or even fashion brands that are made in their own country because they like to jack up the prices since it's made in the USA so they settle for thrifting or cheap places like Forever21 or FashionNova and even those online Korean and Chinese shops like Wish which no doubt use workers like the one in the documentary. This whole thing is a really vicious cycle. (Also not saying that not being able to afford most clothes is a bigger problem than the problems the sweatshop workers experience.)

[@abigailj5763]

I fell in love with you the moment you mentioned Monsanto. I'm originally from a farming background and have seen the devastating aftermath of Monsanto seeds on a community. You cant mention that word in my household without my mum getting heated. I even chose to do one of my Law essays on GMO- specifically focusing on Monsanto crops since the question was relating to morality. Thank you for making people aware of whats going on in the world around us. Things that people wouldn't even think to research.

[@GirGirGirGir160]

Abigail Johanna I agree with you 😭

[@jacobwinter7435]

Do a video on good small business clothing companies

[@ondix]

luv youuuuu. im a slow fashion designer for past 10 years. hard to scale but guess my success lies in my reach and longevity :) thinks for your redlight on the spotlight babe. x

[@adillaafiani6921]

Luke, I really really appreciate this video! Thank you so much! I learn a lot. I always kinda know it in the back of my mind that fast fashion is a shitty business but couldn't really grasp the complexity about the issue. This video really educates me.

[@boootsncats]

YES! I’ve gone full blown second-hand baby. I’ve found my most unique, loved, complimented, & best fitting pieces while thrifting. Haven’t been into a mall or department store in years.

[@user-ne2bb5nh7t]

This is why I'm slowly switching to altering thrifted clothes.

[@ellabrohm7011]

*when ur wearing a Zara shirt right now*

[@joejellyfish]

Ella B I'm wearing the only F21 shirt I own, lmao

[@ProblemsolversToons]

H&M 😔

[@MeryKeit]

When you're so broke that you don't even have Zara or H&M shops in your country lol

[@dorsheila8523]

oof same...

[@Sofi-kf9oz]

When you are Spanish and 90% of your wardrobe is Inditex's (If you don't know Inditex is a spanish company that owns Zara, Bershka, Pull&Bear, Stradivarius, Oysho and more)

[@katiesmith9773]

I've already had an idea about the down side of fast fashion, but this has really opened my eyes. Showing and explaining the cycle of a clothing piece and all the steps it takes to just make one article of clothing really made me take a step back. I realize that I buy WAY too much stuff and I don't even need all the clothes I have. As of 2019 my resolution will be to not buy any clothing unless I absolutely need to. And when I do, I will hopefully have enough money saved so I can actually buy from an ethical company that I can invest it. Thank you 💜

[@yola4297]

Thank God I don’t put my money in any of those stores; I’m blessed to have a skilled tailor for an uncle!

[@mrpurple11]

this topic is even more complex than people like to think. Coming from developing country we have a different perspective. A lot of those brands help giving employment and income to many. Not buying the clothes will not help but voicing your concerns and in what terms you want to buy will. Apart of the factory workers, you have the constructions workers and retail workers those brands tend to be bougth by the high middle class allowing the movement of consume and economic process because those fast fashion brands are in fact quite expensive here. Most people can't afford those brands. Luxury there is not Chloe, Alexander Mcqueen or ethical brands like Everlane but Zara. Just an example: people from US donate their clothes, since the bulk of clothing is so big companies take them overseas to be sold, in my country we call Tienda de ropa americana those places that sell clothes from US my boyfriend has a good quality hoddie that says something like boca raton university Now we are not blind we are deep into this problem but as I said its not easy to solve

[@LdishkaAnaemia]

As west is a main buyer it has to demand better quality and that worker conditions have to be satisfying. People will buy clothes anyway but it should be balanced! Instead of 4 seasons now we have more than 40 different clothing lines across the year, which pushes people to buy unnecessary stuff which pollutes your rivers and fields meaning farming will die as one more possibility to develop local economy! So balance is a key but currently we have blind consumerism.

[@amiera1233]

Side note: when people who could afford other clothing places go thrift shopping the thrift stores raise the price so that people who actually need cheap clothes and have no other way to get them (like homeless people) can no longer have access to any clothes.

[@tiff399]

PrincessA have you seen this ever happen though? all the thrift stores i know are filled to the brim with clothes.

[@amiera1233]

tiff yes. Even if they have a lot of clothes if they know they can make more money they will.

[@peytonthomas5823]

True. It’s cheaper to shop H&M than goodwill tbh 💁🏼‍♂️ I saw a very worn Ralph Lauren denim jacket once, and they wanted $50! H&M non-sale denim jackets start at $30🤷🏼‍♂️ we’re literally forced to buy from fast fashion brands.🤦🏼‍♂️

[@aestheticgarbage6671]

Uhh... ever heard of donation banks? That's where a lot of homeless people get their clothes.

[@trabo1783]

PrincessA This does not happen. Vintage pieces and name brand clothing in thrift stores do become more expensive as there is a market for it. However, there is an astronomically disproportionate amount of clothing that is thrown out even by stores like goodwill. There is an absurd amount of clothing in the trade right now and it is more ethical to shop second hand than it is fast fashionx

[@puckbryn3583]

I've been aware of this for a while, and while I never had the deepest education, I tried to be more aware of where my clothes are coming from. really loved the opportunity to learn more.

[@adorabledeathwish]

As a sub, I j want to thank you for using your platform to provide a multifaceted, informed perspective that educates on the topic of fast fashion, which isn’t addressed and discussed nearly enough! We need more videos like this. 👏👏👏

[@colombosmarco]

I have a serious question: if Fast Fashion is cheap and bad for that, isn’t it worst when other brands are way more expensive but bad as well? That’s the only reason why I still buy fast fashion (also because I’m not rich).

[@rachelbm5860]

Literally binging your channel right now lmao i love you.

[@lisayoni5990]

me too!

[@bloxygigi7736]

*some of us are broke luke*

[@aer6558]

BloxyGigi then you JUST DONT BUY any clothes. Maybe you could do something like a “exchange party” with your friends. Everybody brings old clothes they don’t need/want anymore and you can take whatever you like for free!

[@TheEmpress1768]

I hate when people talk about fast fashion since it always becomes poor shaming. Read this: www.jacobinmag.com/2017/06/fast-fashion-labor-prada-gucci-abuse-designer

[@elise9553]

THRIFT SHOPS

[@queenash96]

@@elise9553 u keep screaming thrift shop like they carry your size/style. Its not that simple.

[@queenash96]

@@aer6558 "exchange party" oh yea. Let me get my friends with different body types to swap clothes that may be too big for me and too small for them. 😒

[@OMFGITSVIKKI]

I worked at forever 21 for a total of 3 years as an associate & manager, & I finally left because of how little they cared about their employees and the quality and ethics behind their clothing. Not only do they not care about how and where their clothing is being produced, but even in the retail setting they have extremely low standards. No background checks on employees, no LP team, even the customers didn't care & would trash the store on a daily basis. We had to hire people at minimum wage which in my state is barely a living wage. I'm happy I'm no longer supporting an evil corporation.

[@shineesilvers]

I’m working at one of the biggest retail store as well, and I agree that they literally don’t care about their employees at all. On top of that, they waste sooooo much plastics, the clothes from the shipments would be packaged with plastic individually and wrapped again in a big plastic bag, like you would have no idea how much they waste plastics, unless if you work for them! I can’t help but feel so guilty everytime I had to unwrap those clothes for replenishments, but I just have nowhere to go for now. I can’t wait to finally get out of retail and without looking back.

[@OMFGITSVIKKI]

Brigita Anrevi agreed with the plastics comment! I remember they would wrap every individual item in a plastic bag, just so we could unwrap it and throw those bags into another plastic trash bag lol one company that is a bit more ethical in that department is H&M. Their shipments would come in reusable heavy duty crates and the only items that were wrapped in plastic would be delicate accessories.

[@ain12181204]

Thank you so much for sending time to talk about such important topic. I’m a fashion designer but, I’ve stopped doing it for a while, due to the whole fast fashion industry problem. It’s really sad to realize what I do for living is damaging our planet and many people’s lives.

[@kathykaura7219]

Bravo. İ commend you for passing this information along to our next generation. Please never stop informing your viewers of issues such as these. Thank you.

[@Nickolas_Baranski]

Why am I watching this? I can't even afford fast fashion, my last pair of jeans is falling apart, as I wear it...

[@Nana-tu9bl]

Don't invest in low quality jeans :( I have jeans from my mom's teenage years that are still in very good condition

[@Nickolas_Baranski]

@@Nana-tu9bl as a very plus size person I don't have any say in what to wear, as it is.

[@Nana-tu9bl]

@@Nickolas_Baranski Hey, cheer up, I'm sure there are other alternatives. You can try sewing your own clothes or getting them tailored :)

[@laurenshubert8284]

If anyone is looking for more info about the fast fashion industry, check out Kristen Leo. She is totally bomb and really informative.

[@itskatrinabebe]

Monsanto is literally the worst! The farmers are treated like shit and get very unwell from the pesticides etc

[@zaraguastva1382]

itskatrinabebe there evil...they put poison in are food too

[@itskatrinabebe]

zara guastva I know. It’s a real tragedy.

[@Jeremiy2]

It is really great to see your passion, which is beyond fashion or looking good but being a good person. Thank you.

[@pornesianparapiojoon9657]

I officially love your channel

[@deadmeatbones6742]

I just purchase a handloom fabric, my mum has a sewing machine and makes me kurtas and pants. Those are not trendy clothing but at least I am not paying for the extortion of my people.

[@MirandaMilner]

I actually have a video on this too, called “Why I Don’t Buy New Clothes”. I buy absolutely no new clothes. I get everything second hand, or make it myself. That includes socks, shoes, and other undergarments.

[@AliNMundi]

Miranda Milner what a lovely vid, i also do the same things too and its nice to see others doing it too ❤️❤️

[@eveb8430]

Gross

[@MirandaMilner]

Eve B I make the undergarments myself. I don’t do used underwear.

[@Nana-tu9bl]

I wouldn't buy socks second hand. They don't have the same elasticity.

[@VSky3]

Found one of your videos, this is my second and while I literally never comment on KZbin videos I now have to just to tell you- You are great.

[@Cat-zq6iy]

This is so bad, the way that the brands don’t own and just contract the factories is so shady. How do we even get around this now, theres no way we can defeat these huge brands no matter how much we try. Ebay & thrift stores are fantastic and seem to be the way forward.

[@Lilmisscostumedrama]

I have NEVER SUBSCRIBED SO QUICKLY!!! Glad there is someone else who is on the same page.

[@countesskiki]

I know but how can I go buy at good brands when I don‘t have money or second hand stores in my area.

[@emmachamberlainsicedalmond619]

CHIYOKO I sell a range of affordable to luxury vintage items on my depop and I take requests if you would like to check it out www.depop.com/streetstockers

[@climbingwildflower]

Maybe think about buying online. I know that there’s ThredUp, which is an online thrift store, but I’ve never used it, so I can’t say how reliable it is. But I have used Poshmark, and you can get some good stuff for cheap, plus you can get your money back if the item you buy isn’t in the condition it was listed as.

[@user-rq4bf3om1q]

Depop and Poshmark are wonderful, I’ve used both for years and have never had any problems, and you can get some great deals!

[@vivianloney8826]

Ebay and poshmark are my favorites! I'm a small business owner who works primarily through poshmark and I love it. I resell name brand gently used clothing that I source by hand to help pay for what scholarships don't cover of my college tuition. I list new items everyday and ship within a week. Shameless plug: if you wanna check out my online store its poshmark.com/closet/budgetcouture

[@KateCasper]

I love this Luke, great video! Could not agree more with your stance!

[@animeshizune98]

DAMNNN I would never think Uniqlo is fast fashion!

[@mpscats360]

true! same. some fast fashion brands are so good at hiding it. cause I guess sometimes we associate high prices with being non fast fashion. but they just have high profit margins and so their stuff is expensive

[@datchaanimalsheltermoldova1980]

As of 2010 my country Moldova became the new Bangladesh location for fast fashion brands mentioned by you, it's closer- in Eastern Europe and equally as cheap labour, hundred of women work 15 hours per day on pieces they couldn't afford...since I found out about it in 2010 i changed my purchasing habits to only locally made clothes and second hand shops

[@fariygorl6201]

i love this video! i have been watching a lot of videos about this topic, but this one is my favorite. i loved the way you went though the progress of making clothes.

[@Luna-uf9pc]

Honey, what makes you think high end brands are any better? Do your research.

[@Mini-Toast_]

Sweetie, where did he say it was?

[@celestegarcia923]

Mini toast His decision to not mention high end brands already proves he thinks they are better.

[@eb6822]

I think that it's cool that you acknowledged this problem. However, I'm a little bit confused on your comment on cotton, bleach, and dies. The problems that come with these products is not just in fast fashion right? Like any clotging company, high or low end will probubly buy and use these products.

[@coolman1601]

As a fashion student I can tell you, It's not just Fast Fashion it's Fashion in general so don't blame people for buying a sweater from Zara when Gucci makes the exact same product but with a different label on it.

[@burgersuperking]

Gucci doesn’t make the same exact product, if you think so you never seen Gucci garments in real life

[@Angelopii]

You’re Amazing for bringing to light all the different sides of fashion.

[@Zoooooted]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video, its scary how most consumers arent even aware of this