I bought my grail, and I ruined it.

[@aaannndddyyy]

I bought my grail, and then I freaked it 😩👊💯

[@obeesouthep]

SOAKED

[@Dimite1]

Hol up

[@thalesgodoi864]

got me wheezing

[@elitan1081]

LMAOOOO

[@xffh5115]

I haven't made my mind up should I keep it?

[@maxwelltesta]

I think you guys are really setting the tone for future designers, with the use of these friendly fabrics. More power to ya and lovely pickups!

[@GearedTowardGear]

Thank you Max. Your support doesn't go unnoticed. Really glad that those values are at the top of your and others' desires. We have to make it chic- and asap!

[@Anitropius]

Fun facts about your combat boots - the effect of the brown undertones peaking through the black leather is called "tea core" in certain fashion circles, first used by Japanese vintage collectors. The "tea" part comes from the Japanese word for "tea" ("ocha") is sometimes used as the word for the color brown and the "core" part as in the core of the leather. Because of cost cutting the leather isn't dyed all the way through. Ironically what was cost cutting way back then is these days something certain leather tanneries spend a lot of time and resources on creating leathers that wears like your combat boots and it's now considered a premium feature. Sorry, geeky rant over. I really like your combat boots though - I didn't know that examples from that era had tea core leathers so I'm definitely gonna look them up. I also agree about OG-107/507 - those pants are amazing in comfort, utility and versatile for so many different outfits no matter what your style is.

[@GearedTowardGear]

TEA CORE. Love it. Thank you for sharing this super interesting. The cycle of what is considered premium is so wild.

[@Anitropius]

@@GearedTowardGear Indeed. There's some jeans brands (such as One Piece of Rock) that intentionally make sure that their jeans are imperfect in many subtle ways in terms of stitching and fabrics so that they are as close as a reproduction of vintage Levi's jeans that you can get, with the irony being that you can have objectively better jeans in terms of durability and finishing for much less. It's all pretty wild indeed.

[@aushenedewussum]

Vests doesn't really suit my style but material that you used for it look gorgeous

[@GearedTowardGear]

Hell yes! Love hearing things like this. Appreciate the feedback.

[@user-tm6yg2jj5u]

Just imagine those on pants 😍😍

[@jonasgono]

leikezE He is like Jacob lol

[@spicedude3641]

0:55 clothing that i've boughten

[@Nodnarb123]

that is so crazy. wow

[@Max-ch9xp]

I think he meant clothing that ive bought and

[@santiagosanchez3912]

Wrote a speech on the necessity of sustainability in fashion and presented it in front of my school, all the while with you guys in mind. The effort you guys put in should be a model for the rest of the industry to follow suit. Start as you mean to go on. So much respect for you & Kailee and what you're doing.

[@GearedTowardGear]

Super cool. Thank you very very much. There's still so so much to learn!!!!

[@natebumanlag7258]

you should make a video on sustainability in fashion! the people will listen to big brain ave

[@charliekp6534]

@@schaudiese305 I suppose because the primary goal isnt to be ecological, it's to design clothes for people to wear - whilst being as ecologically sound as possible. By not shipping worldwide you'd be sacrificing the number 1 goal of a project to satisfy something lesser.

[@flotsam-jetsam]

@@schaudiese305 that's why I stopped proxying from Japan

[@xMikeisonfire]

Hmmm, I'd like to hear more about your stance on wool vs. leather. I was always under the impression that wool is somewhat more humane and less destructive than leather. Look at brands like Stella McCartney -- animal rights activist who doesn't use any leather but often uses silk and wool fabrics. In any case, I think it's great how you've been transitioning to a more sustainable lifestyle. Keep it up!

[@GearedTowardGear]

Completely agree with what you are saying. There are definitely sources of wool that are ethical, many of them. You are still taking from animals, but that ethical question has to be approached by you individually. My main concern is either from merino wool (issues with skin shearing) and wool that is one-and-done for the meat industry. For me, wool is ok (don't know anything about silk haha) as long as you know where it's from! The performance is greater than it's synthetic counterparts, but I certainly need to get more educated on the topic before I can take a strong stance. As long as I don't know and don't absolutely need a wool sweater to protect me for the cold, may as well not rely on it. Also, yeah Stella is badass. Clothes aren't for me but all of her values and projects supporting others are killer. Thanks for the killer discussion and support!

[@wavybone4]

Yves Tumor in the background is very pleasing

[@danielfabian2862]

YES

[@GearedTowardGear]

you got it

[@wesley6206]

Getting close to Javier Bardem from No Country for Old Men vibes lol

[@GearedTowardGear]

Love that man

[@Tearyatobitz]

Lmaoooo needs his air tank and hose 😂😂

[@MonsieurCorbusier]

cotton farming alone also has a very negative effect on the environment (e.g. Aral Sea; a lake in Uzbekistan which has declined to just 10% of it‘s original size due to cotton farming, and the people have to suffer now)

[@GearedTowardGear]

Stay Prada in this house we respect our flax based materials!!!! haha really good point I was just learning about the importance of not only organic but also Oeko Tex and other certifications when it comes to cotton. Such an insane case that really isn’t shared much- like jeans woooo. With the dyeing washing and lack of cutting against the grain (waste of fabric). It’s wild.

[@siddrajan]

Your channel has made me pay so much more attention to shade, fabric, and the wear of the fabric than I ever thought. Always nice to find a channel that helps me elevate the way I look at clothes, and adapt my style as I age (got into clothing around 16, 22 now). You earned the shit out of my sub, and am shocked I didnt find you sooner. Great channel dude

[@tommyhuang1787]

I still can't get over those Ann Demeulemeester Bondage Pants you got showed a while back! I've been working on a lot of projects with bondage ever since! Inspirational as always! Love your ethics!

[@GearedTowardGear]

Haha thank you! DM if you want to buy those bondage joints just have em sitting around.

[@0ona]

It makes me sad seeing ppl abandoning wool and using polyester or something instead. wool has the most amazing properties. though, I do see your point of view

[@Supersicmaggot666]

The way it's taken from the sheep is quite unethical

[@TheAiscy]

@@Supersicmaggot666 completely depends on what farm it is, also It is inhumane to not shear sheep if needed.

[@0ona]

@@Supersicmaggot666 explain? I get breeding sheep to produce more skin = more wool is extremely unethical (diseases, skin conditions etc). with regular, modern sheep, the wool must be harvested or the sheep's gonna suffer a heat stroke lol. and it's like going to the barber's. the wool is not plucked off in a painful manner or anything

[@Supersicmaggot666]

From what I've seen/read, they castrate the lambs with no anaesthetic (as government regulations allow) and cut their skin to prevent some kind of virus. Also unless it's a very small farm with one farmer who looks after his sheep - on a wide scale they have to cut many sheep very quickly, which results in them being careless and cutting their skin and all of that jazz. Just type in wool industry exposed or something onto KZbin. But you're right, we bread them like that so I think we have to cut them now :/

[@GearedTowardGear]

Really great discussion all. And I must admit I need to do more research before making a bold claim regarding the entire fiber category. Wool is great for water wicking, breathability, decomposition, etc. The hard part and expensive part is getting the wool from an ethical source, or knowing where your wool comes from. What we should avoid is the skin sheering taking place in much of the merino market and sheering that is just a small plus in the meat industry. And yeah the whole having to sheer them is sort of our the window bc its our fault lmao.

[@lillesoester]

I could listen to you talk about clothes for hours! Hugs xx

[@guilimasp]

exactly. I mean even if I didnt like clothes that much, avery is so passionate about fashion and is so well spoken that I could hear him for hours

[@xBLACKOUT19]

So much respect for your consideration of the ethical issues associated with certain materials - this is something we need more of in fashion as even socially conscious brands/designers still use fabrics like wool and leather

[@DB1999TX]

Damn.... he be looking like Lord Farquaaaaad

[@leoambard3134]

I hope there is waxed cotton pants to go with the vest

[@GearedTowardGear]

Something... similar

[@elizaday284]

vegan leather is less sustainable than real leather so keep that in mind

[@lindseybeck5176]

Eliza Day not all vegan leather. Pvc yes. People are coming up with some really cool alternatives ex: mushroom leather, pineapple leather etc. Before we know it there will be many vegan leather option that surpass animals skins in quality, environmental impact, and appearance.

[@GearedTowardGear]

@@lindseybeck5176 great points. Also, definitely a strong factor that we need to keep in mind, Eliza. The only things I would argue is pollution, land use, etc. problems with the livestock industry as well as ethics. Although the latter is something that you need to decided for yourself. And Lindsey, with all of the food-waste leathers, I think it's super important to support those companies that way we move towards as you said many more & better options.

[@anachronismic]

@@GearedTowardGear man really put his money where his mouth was.

[@EIIIIIIIIIIIEC]

Make a damn skate video please!

[@GearedTowardGear]

If I can get K out there with me one morning I want to film a vid with the diamond monarchs

[@EIIIIIIIIIIIEC]

Will look forward to that

[@robertdonnell8114]

-As for the green Army pants, I wore both types starting in 1979, the older 100% cotton were worn starched & pressed by the Soldiers, the later polyester needed ironing say once in a while to look like the previous ones. The boots, once the soles wore down, could be resoled with Vibram and worn another 10 years of harsh daily work. Eventually though the leather would crack and a second resole was not worth the cost. As for wool, I am a big believer in the near magical properties of this fabric. I know something about raising sheep and do not find it morally objectionable.

[@matsv.d.6248]

i'm a simple man i see avery i click

[@GearedTowardGear]

much much love

[@cd98_gaming49]

My grandfather was in the third army in 1966-1969

[@buurtklusser]

nice

[@IamVchoppa]

Hey Avery, you are such a huge inspiration to me. You inspired me to create my own clothes and I have been working on a few designs this past month . Hearing about your brand and how environmentally sustainable you want it to be motivates me to want to do the same when I choose a manufacturer or look for materials . Hopefully I can get some pieces done and would love to send you what I’m working on because one of the pieces is motivated from your video on the navy mark iv spacesuit.

[@GearedTowardGear]

Thank you man appreciate you sharing. Definitely keep me posted on your work too! Good luck with the manufacturing hunt.

[@BZmusicvids]

this guy turned into some dark witch in terms of style

[@sharadtiwari4331]

love that yves tumor loop

[@BecomeSupreme]

been wearing my carhartt B324 pants a lot lately, the look & fit is very similar to the OG107 pants

[@anxxst]

The fit with the moto jacket is killer. Full of attitude and definitely your own.

[@GearedTowardGear]

Appreciate you

[@hernandezz4912]

Dang, old school military fatigues just look cool

[@kylelim1134]

Man, love the way you talk about clothing and fashion. Hope to talk to you about it someday.

[@GearedTowardGear]

Much love! Let's make it happen

[@manic_maniac_man_marvin3271]

Love that sample waist coat/vest. Have a good day and happy holidays

[@keegn]

shots balet

[@GearedTowardGear]

uhh it's pronounced stootsbaloot thank you

[@keegn]

GearedTowardGear LMAO

[@eloisemankerty2558]

I love that mcqueen sweater it's so beautiful, it's hard to justify things like that especially when they're new and not second hand

[@shawnnyb0ii]

Glad I stumbled back to your channel Avery. Your taste has definitely shifted from what I learned way back then. Keep up the good work.

[@cabwhere]

was really comtemplating on creating clothes too, like if it’s worth it to create more. you and kailee promoting ethical and eco-friendly materials thru ur designs is an inspiration thank u

[@GearedTowardGear]

cabwhere super true- if you’re creating something I just feel like it’s your responsibility to learn where things are coming from and where they will go etc

[@i-never-look-at-replies-lol]

Man I haven't even thought about sustainable fabrics. Something to keep in mind with the t-shirt label I'd like to get going this year.

[@aus.3]

Hey Ave, I’m a fellow plant-based individual currently about to enter month 4 of accutane and I’m curious to know what you eat to get your fats in on a daily basis?

[@thefreak809]

I don't understand how you're both the most monotonous fashion youtuber and the most interesting one too. Your content is up there man it's beautiful

[@GearedTowardGear]

Eivy Andrada lmfaooo love this

[@thefreak809]

@@GearedTowardGear love from the Philippines

[@VanillaLightning711]

Lovely video from you, love the vest so much! I'm very excited to see what you guys have made out of that grey? textured fabric that was shown on your instagram post! It actually reminds me a lot of Deepti's Membrane fabric, fingers crossed that you'll make some pants out of them 🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾 Also how did your jacket so messed up? Was it just fragile from age?

[@mauriciosanchez123]

Can you tell me the songs you are using please , btw you are so cool i love the way you express

[@PippyDragon]

What year are the Helmut boots?? love them

[@rafiandadzaki2747]

love your video as always! i hope you can talk about books that you love regarding fashion love you!

[@GearedTowardGear]

thanks for watching! may have to eventually

[@jamieann4217]

ily for putting Yves in the background

[@mlg8849]

Yves tumor in the background?!

[@FrightNFight]

Bro I've been looking for socks with that style colorblocking for a long ass time those bitches are prob hella expensive tho 😩😩😩😩😩

[@FrightNFight]

Fuck they're only 30 dollars for a 3 pack I'm really about to justify spending 5 dollars per sock

[@GearedTowardGear]

Karl Marx suppper fair price probably hardly any margin there love them!!!!

[@thierrymaillot4061]

Avery that vest is fucking beautiful, I really hope you guys use more of that waxed cotton in your next collection

[@GearedTowardGear]

Thank you man really really appreciate it

[@austinmarion3661]

Back to regular vids from Avery 😤😤😤

[@tristanguillemette6777]

Sweet video Avery! Was wondering how the Eckhaus Latta jeans were fitting? I'm far from having skinny chicken legs so I'm always bothered when it comes to shopping pants online ahaha

[@_bergflow]

you guys are the best Avery, much love!

[@lerayanvert]

I'm gonna save my money for new staats

[@eye_need_jesus817]

Congratulations on 100k well deserved 👏👏👏

[@the_CHAR_official]

Remaking that jacket out of the same material used in your vest would be nice

[@iampedrsodri3015]

Your videos are always so visually and audibly pleasing to me! Superb video as always

[@kessler1712]

i've been lusting after eckhaus latta jeans for over a year now, i just need to snag already...

[@GearedTowardGear]

on sale now!

[@aclementine9928]

lots of interesting info bout fabrics and material etc. v refreshing

[@GearedTowardGear]

[@r7mses]

Moto jacket is toooo nice. The distressing gives it even more personality

[@tatoi]

Really excited with the direction staatsballet is heading!:)

[@southcoastkicks2771]

Is there a link to the Branquinho Twin Peaks collection, I’m not having much luck finding that video online

[@Kevin-hp2zx]

omw to enlist just for those pants

[@theogrundy7445]

what kind of material would you use for knitwear if you couldn't use primarily wool for that big, thick, heavy potatosack knit look?

[@GearedTowardGear]

Hreat question and honestly not 100% sure for that big burlap boy. I know you can create some crazy rich textures with cottom + synthetic blends like polymide. Acrylic could be a big replacer too (p horrible to make but lasts the longest). Although it would be a bit less structured.

[@theogrundy7445]

@@GearedTowardGear Do you therefore think that leading a 100% no water waste, no animals harmed, no greenhouse gases emitted, completely sustainable business would jeopardise or could heavily impede the possible progression of your brand through many ways; eg having to compromise on design and visual aesthetic? (although, of course, if one could succeed in all of these things whilst also selling clothing). I am greatly interested in how one's morals in clothing have a significant effect beyond the tip of the iceberg.

[@MrEvanBrisco]

hey avery you ever going to sell that green staatsballet champion hoodie? saw it on the website and it is beautiful

[@MrChocoboy12]

5:35 Wait why is wool bad?

[@matthewescamilla123]

Where do you go to get your vintage fatigues/og-107 pants

[@jaclax96]

Yooo I've had one of those ploy blend OG 507 shirts, or at least one of the variants of it, since like two years ago. Super sick

[@AlexToma]

Your channel was in my recommendations section and you remind me of Brian Molko, totally subscribed

[@UnrealRighteousness]

Beautiful Video Avery Staats book club when?

[@GearedTowardGear]

Thank you man and lmfao I hope soon

[@dellplummer5173]

New fan, love your voice. Bliss recommended you. xx

[@j2208]

can someone explain to me whats wrong with wool

[@GearedTowardGear]

definitely many ethical sources out there! just look into the issues of merino wool and then how some wool is just a step in the meat industry

[@yeti123]

nothing

[@janjericsantos]

Any wide legged trouser you could recommend at around a $200 price point?

[@hellyes3756]

Jnco jeans

[@ManInAnIronMask]

That Yves Tumor background music :)

[@XXLopRmmOIWteK88D1lssoEEE]

Whats the name of the shoe at 6:55?

[@solomonmorgan1299]

The Branquinho jacket is amazing!!

[@Sp333dial]

The waxed cotton looks just like a couple pairs of Julius cargos i have i need it!!!!!

[@GearedTowardGear]

Haha I need to give those a look thank you man

[@ColeOshiro]

Those socks are siiiiick, and waistcoat looks dope, not sure i'd incorporate into my closet tho :/

[@GearedTowardGear]

Appreciate you Cole! And thank you man even if it isn't your style thank you

[@shahahahahjack3299]

Where did you get that black hoodie?

[@GearedTowardGear]

shahahahahjack Staatsballett sample from last year!

[@youtubeaccount2912]

Pleeeeeease make a boxy jacket out of that waxed cotton, I love it so much!

[@lauryncouture]

love the vest!

[@GearedTowardGear]

Super glad to hear excited to show more

[@RenGoEDITSWAG]

Wow, you're always listening to what I'm listening to, Yves Tumor is awesome

[@GearedTowardGear]

Haha love to hear that- yeah killer project

[@mattandreadis1437]

outro song?

[@Jowud]

late as hell but Licking an Orchid by Yves Tumor

[@scriptings]

Im buying that vest Avery!

[@scriptings]

If the rest of the collection is in a similar style to that vest then you might just drain my bank account

[@margielagirl5503]

Is that Yves Tumor in the back? :o

[@GearedTowardGear]

Lillian you got it

[@lorism860]

Never has anyone ever deserved the 100k subs more! Congrats Ave.

[@GearedTowardGear]

Loris/M appreciate you loris

[@inesbarcena3637]

Where has this channel been in all of my life

[@GearedTowardGear]

Haha hope you enjoy and lmk if you have any questions

[@Billb233]

i am with you on the whole wool thing, i saw what they do to sheeps and i hate it. Leather i feel is a bi product of the meat industry but i still try not to support it, but i will only buy new wool if it is verified that it is from a humane farm, brands often let people know this now. But i still do buy vintage wool and products like that because rather than letting it go to waste you might as well use it now that it has been sheared if you get where im coming from.

[@peggyisme]

You need to go visit a local wool farmer.

[@28604]

it's so interesting how the more you work in fashion the more passionate you become about sustainability and ethics, etc. Great video!

[@GearedTowardGear]

really appreciate it

[@ch0m801]

Yooo whered the old vids go :((

[@asarogers5786]

those helmut lang boots are so nice

[@Mika-pp4sy]

Why is wool so Bad??

[@ekortsec]

Do you plan on growing your hair still? If so, what are you going for

[@manfredmar]

The fabric of the vest really reminds me of a coat by undercover from ss19 just cant remember the name. Anyway, great video and some great pickups! Also, those undyed pants look really similar to my supreme (I know) carpenter pant from this season, same "colour" same fitt and contrast stiching aswell.

[@GearedTowardGear]

I'll go look thru it! Thank you, man.

[@laflamevintage19]

So the black jacket that was ripping is probly dry rot cause it’s never been worn and broken into I’ve had this problem a few times with vintage t-shirts IG @LaFlameVintage

[@vaststyle7171]

Found a pair of starchies at my goodwill today after watching this and I fell in love with them. Great video as always!

[@EuAr95]

You're the man Avery!

[@GearedTowardGear]

No you!

[@smacky1704]

avery if I wanted to buy some fabrics for my own projects that are like cool and interesting where would i go i live in nyc

[@AAR111]

Damn, I remember when you used to wear distressed denim and AJ1's

[@jackbrown1503]

That Veronique Branquinho show really off a bean

[@GearedTowardGear]

That's my girl right there

[@rumlerindom8669]

you should make staatsballet combatboots

[@xProtoMovies]

Love the flow of your voice when you present clothes, you really sound like you know what you are talking about. One thing tho, the background music make me feel awkward, I feel anxious when I hear it ahah

[@GearedTowardGear]

Thanks for watching man and for the kind words! Haha give the song a listen Licking an Orchid.

[@johnnyjohnny527]

LOVE THE FUCKING VEST DUDE but man the top you wore with your vest... so sick what is it??

[@rafiandadzaki2747]

its 2004 raf simons

[@johnnyjohnny527]

rafianda dzaki omg wow that’s the whole May the circle be unbroken collection ting.. he actually did a video on that shirt. Kinda hurt the collection isn’t on vogue runway but I have grails from that collection on grailed. www.grailed.com/listings/5357567 www.grailed.com/listings/1603000

[@january2627]

Love the Yves Tumor