The Ugly Truth Of Fast Fashion | Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj | Netflix

Fast fashion brands like H&M and Zara are churning out cheap, new clothes every few days, fueling us to shop more than ever before. Hasan explores how our desire to look “fresh to death” is actually killing the planet.
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[@grigorigahan]

who the hell only wears clothes a couple of times? My clothes go through seven stages of grief. They start out as date clothes, become work clothes, then bumming around the house clothes, then wife "you should throw that away" clothes, then 'dirty' work clothes, and finally rags.

[@bisharu]

Best comment here.

[@rachelle.alexis]

SAME

[@Navamethyst]

I totally relate with you :D

[@Movzhuru]

but u mentioned only 6 stages. what is the 7th?

[@bluelionpuza206]

Same here.

[@Amirhusn]

Hasan roasting netflix is the most Hasan ever.

[@mkteku]

Barely a toasting tho. =D Far from Oliver's business daddy roasts.

[@hardbodybrain]

@@mkteku John Oliver is on another level though, tbh. He can do that as much as he pleases. Not saying that Hasan is at all bad, but Oliver has more clout and time spent in the industry so he can. Hasan will 100% get there with Patriot Act too

[@mkteku]

@@hardbodybrain , good point. Clout comes with time, true. Hasan in on track, for sure.

[@Amirhusn]

Wait for a season or two, Hasan will do an episode on streaming services 😂

[@syashishsingh1619]

Har kutte ka no. Aayega 😅😅😅😅

[@BhanuChandrasekaran]

Confused if this was a TED talk or a stand up ?! But brilliantly delivered... Unlike roasting audiences like so many comics do, this was decent and much needed!

[@caerxhan8313]

I know right? I haven't done my reading but I still don't know if all this is fake or factually true

[@austinbergen2409]

@@caerxhan8313 all of this is true, there are many many articles and other videos that cite sources etc. It is amazing how horrible we are doing at reducing waste in general.

[@misspad7282]

I thought the same thing, but he gets the message across with some good humor. I like the guy, he is very smart and right on about everything I have heard him say so far.

[@minapalencia]

As a Filipino, I just discovered we have helped reduce carbon footprints so much. First, we ain't throwing clothes just after a couple of times wearing them. No, we use them as long as they are not falling apart yet. Then, we use them as rags. And hey, we love our ukay-ukays (second hand clothes shops)!

[@Twenty_Nine_Pigeons]

All Asians do ;)

[@muhibkhan6528]

It's great to hear that many Filipinos are embracing sustainable fashion practices by reusing and repurposing clothing, and by shopping at secondhand stores. By doing so, you are helping to reduce the environmental impact of the fashion industry and promoting sustainability. As I mentioned earlier, the production and disposal of clothing can have a significant impact on the environment, particularly due to the release of greenhouse gases and the generation of textile waste. By using clothing for as long as possible and finding ways to repurpose or recycle it, we can all contribute to reducing this impact. Secondhand stores like ukay-ukays are also a great way to reduce the environmental impact of the fashion industry, as they offer a more sustainable alternative to buying new clothing. By choosing to shop secondhand, you can extend the lifespan of clothing and reduce the demand for new production. Overall, it's inspiring to see that many Filipinos are taking steps to promote sustainable fashion practices. By continuing to embrace these practices and encouraging others to do the same, we can all contribute to a more sustainable future.

[@sarah-amena]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpyxqaKwodtkfs0si=kNVcUlPLQfeLCMIo

[@johnyrosangkima9471]

And here as a middle class Indian I thought Zara was costly 😂😂😂

[@harshithabhogi3540]

Exactly!!! Zara is like privlage here😂

[@brownintown1799]

Indian middle class is not same as middle class of USA.

[@johnyrosangkima9471]

Brown in town glad you got the joke🤣

[@JazzyCast]

SAME omg , i have only 1 article of clothing from there and it's wrapped carefully and worn on special occasions

[@LMD11]

@@JazzyCast Same here

[@uveni3429]

Make it in Asia, dump it in Africa - the American way.

[@abhijitkunjiraman6899]

and complain about pollution in asia.

[@salonimittal9808]

True, This video goes to highlight that how developed countries fuck over the developing ones. I m not shitting on developed countries, they have their advantages. It's just when people from developed countries r condescending towards other countries, it makes me feel bad cos those people r not that blameless themselves.

[@zenderbender1960]

Umm.. I have two tops that I wear since 15 years.. So.. I must be some kind'a saint.. 😂

[@Lily-tj1zo]

@@zenderbender1960 Yeah- the only clothes i usually buy from anywhere except thrift stores are undergarments. If i have three full climate-adaptable outfits that fit comfortably & look like me, plus plenty of warm socks and long underwear, i'm good. :-) .... Shoes do wear out quickly, when i actually go places, though.

[@zenderbender1960]

@@Lily-tj1zo Whenever I buy anything, I buy quality. I don't believe in fast fashion, I prefer pure leather, downs etc that have long life quality. I keep in mind great souls like Umer Ibn Khattab(RA), APJ Abdul Kalam, that teach us one should use only as much as required. I have lether jacket as old, but still looks new, it's all about taking care of your clothes. If you won't respect your clothes, your clothes won't respect you, and one wouldn't look good regardless of that one wears.

[@dariangregory6182]

Holy sht, 24 years of 1 persons drinking water to make a Jacket. That's insane. I will never look at my clothes the same way again.

[@bindablinda]

This was made before Shein became a huge thing, and now I'm truly scared to see updated statistics.

[@karolinakuc4783]

Shein clothes have high levels of heavy metals like cadmium and lead and those don't wash away in washing machines. The dose is 10 to 20 times more than an average human can digest without risking their health. Yeah we can digest toxines via our skin! Jewelry is made out of lead too

[@sarah-amena]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpyxqaKwodtkfs0si=kNVcUlPLQfeLCMIo

[@richardmwega2636]

In Kenya, clothes are like inheritance, they pass along generations until they cant be worn no more

[@agavaification]

😂😂 I know man. Uncle passes them onto me then I pass them onto my young bro and my younger bro unto our cousins. 😂😂😂

[@adamsilvesa5853]

It's same like as in India🤣😂

[@kronercyisotp3403]

And then they can be used as dusters for the floor or table

[@inesfi66166]

All third world country was like that.

[@esthergaby4913]

Am Kenyan.....say no more

[@atharvtipnis5837]

You, a virgin American : *throws clothes away after using them a few times* Me, a chad Indian : *uses clothes much more time, then wears it as night wear, then uses it as holi wear, then uses it as a cloth to clean the table, then as a rug to clean the floor*

[@poorvi73110]

So relatable 😂😂

[@srk54989]

Us Indians are also getting into this kind of loop...we are fast catching up to this trend

[@spiceyboogerspiceybooger6437]

You're making me think I'm Indian...because I do the same🤣

[@cs-mi8ur]

U missed the part of passing them to the street dogs in winter

[@ayushipatil4504]

Yeah Bruh my mum donates all my clothes to our maid

[@soupiedog23]

this video is just incredible. the amount of information while still being able to keep everyone’s attention. most people don’t care to listen to problems because it’s boring or they feel there’s nothing they can do. but there pretty much is always something you can do.

[@itszoeloh]

everyone: must have different cute outfits everyday me: finds a cute outfit once, either keeps wearing it repeatedly or restyles it 60 times by changing one piece of clothing lol

[@jupiadem4498]

Nice to meet ya 😂😂😂, so guilty, I just keep restyling till it turns into a night clothe 😂

[@arullgodwin4729]

@@jupiadem4498 nothing to be ashamed of it, be proud

[@ravengrey8891]

Same

[@madhumita120]

I dare you to repeat an outfit for an episode ✊

[@saisrivarshamalladi6138]

good one, you think he'll do it?

[@blitva1]

let's make this the most liked comment

[@blitva1]

he's worn some awesome clothes through the seasons. I'm sure he could mix them up to get a fresh "look"

[@gale_poot]

Exactly. Celebrities need to start doing that for events too .

[@saisrivarshamalladi6138]

@@gale_poot yeah and stop wearing long ass clothes

[@estherselvarani88]

*He said zara and h&m made knockoffs, but people in my country sell knockoffs of zara and h&m because they're considered expensive here.*

[@koketsomophutng]

Whaaaat? Where are u from

[@iamscoliosisgirl]

yup agree

[@eliseesther4986]

@@iamscoliosisgirl I'm from the UK and I agree I don't know why Zara is considered cheap. Some trousers are like a day's wage

[@meriemfadel4420]

True here as well, Zara is such an expensive brand in Algeria!

[@saanjalyvaishnav695]

SAMEEEE HERE!! I'm from india! we see Zara and h&m in posh malls for upper middle class people.

[@missknight9]

You know it’s bad when fast fashion has become more affordable than thrift stores

[@bittermochi259]

True

[@dr.christopherdiaz4473]

Now I dont feel so bad wearing the same shoes and jeans for over 10 years. I probably would have stuck with them if they still fit.

[@rominaconstenla5624]

Who wears an outfit only 3 times?!! Is this a first world problem? It seems like a first world problem.

[@robp2545]

It's actually a third world problem. The first world sucks the resources out of the third world and leaves the problems like pollution and greatest suffering from climate change back in the third world. It would be illegal to make these garments in the first world.

[@ricecake1228]

@@robp2545 reverse carded

[@yeapthatsme2982]

1st world nations made coal energy ...now they tell 3rd world nations to reduce carbon footprint or else get ready for trade sanctions....! Then they sneek buy making products cheaper here and use it in USA...then again they dump here...!

[@Phyrre56]

It's a social media problem. Hasan makes a great point that as people become obsessed with things like Instagram, their entire lives are cataloged and they feel like they can't repeat outfits or people will notice and judge them.

[@siginotmylastname3969]

@@robp2545 at the very least, needing a new outfit to wear for three days of your life then throw away is a rich people thing. I have clothes from ten years ago.

[@imaanabdi8568]

Hah you uncultured mortals. In Africa when we wear our clothes for 5 years at minimum and they do not fit us anymore we pass it to our younger siblings or younger cousins and they have it for another 5 years and then tear it to some pieces and use one as kitchen cloth one as a door mat one as handkerchief and the other as a duster.

[@storytimewithamy]

😂😅😂🤣 don't forget when parents go through the clothes you've outgrown so they can gift it to cousins and so in the village. We are so doing our part for the environment 🤣😂

[@saniabhasin2979]

Lmao Indians in a nutshell 😂

[@vianjelos]

Im american but Ive had some of the same articles of clothes since high shool(8 years ago) plus most of my clothes are more than 5 years old. I dont follow fashion trends I buy what I like. Whatever I dont wear anymore I donate to goodwill. I seldom buy clothes since I dont see the need..I deffinatly could t buy a new wardobe every seaso n.

[@leimelo3332]

We do that here in the Philippines too 😃 Also we find those brands expensive 😫

[@ellifz]

@@leimelo3332 Right??? Those brands are for the upper class here in Indonesia

[@aslprobro]

“I want to be a sexy carrot, but I don’t want to destroy the planet!” I love that.

[@UnicornsPoopRainbows]

I use so many clips from the Patriot Act for my ESL discussion classes. Netflix should never have canceled this show, it is literally what we need!

[@JoelJames2]

"I want to be a sexy carrot but I don't want to destroy the environment" has to be the best line I've heard for a while on KZbin.

[@Ezra_27]

Well, you haven't seen professor Filthy Frank yet. XD

[@Anankin12]

@@Ezra_27 Don't bring Papa Franku up, you are going to crush a lot of hearts with saddness and nostalgia

[@naiaaaa.]

@@Anankin12 true tho..

[@Mitchisable]

@@Anankin12 I'm just glad that he's happy now

[@aspecificafricanyamdish5271]

Isn’t it funny how the things people make fun of poor people for doing (mending clothes, patchwork, hand me downs, reusing plastics) are what they now need to do to slow down environmental destruction :O

[@XandriaRavenheart]

Yeah because 'poor' people like that were never poor. They were awesome people, just that capitalism came and shouted at their faces that they were 'poor', and they needed to buy more to 'feel' rich.

[@ThugOG30VIPs3rd-T]

Well it's gonna be too late anyway we refused to reuse, now our inevitable ever decaying atmosphere will sure start getting Hotter

[@briangray1704]

Do some people really make fun of people for mending their clothes?

[@aspecificafricanyamdish5271]

Brian Gray duh. How many people do you see proudly flaunting people with frayed clothes?

[@AppleP5]

The hand made comes out prettier too

[@AngelQueen26]

Americans: Throw clothes after wearing them few times Me and my Indian parents: Wears clothes for decades even with tears on them :)

[@shawncouch2243]

Me: *Still wearing the same pants and shirts I bought 5 years ago* Yes…buying new clothes…

[@NKHSP]

there is reason why these episodes should be and are on youtube.

[@spiritusIRATUS]

This guy is gold. Thoroughly researched and wonderfully presented with controversial sujects.

[@Taeyangsmissingjacket]

These episodes should be in the academic curriculum 😂

[@manishmishraji]

@@junior29557 Asians should be on KZbin?

[@begrateful6153]

Shravya S K M L M they are...I teach my college students about these issues & we watch his show...

[@junior29557]

@@manishmishraji sorry .. it was meant to be a reply to another comment. Wrongly posted.

[@guitarwally1]

"I wanna be a sexy carrot, but I don't want to destroy the environment"

[@realityjunkie09]

r/brandnewsentence

[@Kinsey6King]

Ahh, you’re a man of culture I see

[@alphabah49]

Don’t we all.

[@renraymond9121]

LOL I'm too poor to buy new clothing.

[@sourgreendolly7685]

Jonathan Taylor You’re not wrong bro, but overloading people with info like that isn’t the best approach. Try starting conversations rather that just throwing everything out there and hoping it sticks.

[@jz2450]

I love his honesty and sarcasm. Please please give people like him more opportunities to speak up!

[@jinanshmehta3518]

Hassan be trynna raise awareness in a fun way is incredible, man. Hats off 👏👏👏

[@vinnyskum2757]

Wow, me being a penny pinching miser buying my clothes almost exclusively at thrift stores all of my life turns out to be environmentally friendly. Next time someone calls me a cheap ass, I respond with, "don't you mean eco warrior?"

[@martintirpak1033]

cheeers to you man! :)

[@amandachow3606]

Hell yes!

[@jomar564]

Mister kraps that you?

[@Jelloitsme]

Lmao

[@jessie9653]

🙌 yessss my friend 😂

[@SreeKrishnaRaja]

It’s sad that Netflix canceled one of their best shows.

[@wrappedaroundmyfinger]

And they got Cuties😒

[@sabraham8542]

@@wrappedaroundmyfinger Cuties is a relatable movie that captures what it is like to grow up in a very religious family within a Western country. I don't like that they got rid of the Patriot Act, but I'm happy they have Cuties and that they make movies from outside the US accessible to the US market.

[@defencebangladesh4068]

@@sabraham8542 trash

[@sabraham8542]

@@defencebangladesh4068 trash because I as an American appreciate being able to watch foreign movies? Or trash for being born into an Indian Christian family and completely understanding the main character in Cuties? I don't watch a ton of TV or a ton of movies, but Netflix is the one place where I can both watch movies my coworkers might talk about and ones my Indian family might mention. They might not do everything right, but credit where credit is due. Be a little more constructive with your feedback.

[@diafarah6131]

@@sabraham8542 nothing about cuties make sense, they sexualize little girls and had so much stereotypes about culture and religion

[@andydutton455]

We need to make more clothes out of natural fabrics and keep them longer.

[@karolinakuc4783]

True. Wool can even reduce emisions of green house gases and fertelize ground but only provided it is from regenerative farming like the one highlanders in Poland do. Wool also has anti-bacterial properties

[@minhanhtranle4521]

This video is so inspirational. I’ve changed my mind a lot after watching this. I never follow any trend or catch up with the latest designs like a lot of people around me, especially my peers. Sometimes I feel insecure because I have nothing good or new or fashionable to wear for special occasions because I never ask for new clothes from my parents, so I keep wearing the same clothes for 6-7 years. But now I feel I have always doing the right thing for the environment: buy less, use longer. I am considering buying the next shirts and pants at a second-hand store as Hasan advised. Thanks for all the things you shared us. I never thought a person can have such big impact on the planet like this.

[@Vivian_Wong]

I wear clothes for so long I don’t even remember when I got it

[@ChangedNames]

amen

[@tubakhan6578]

Its called the art of wearing clothes.

[@TheEuantf]

Or how or where, yup!

[@johannageisel5390]

Indeed. Many pieces in my wardrobe are 10 to 20 years old. I also have stuff that I got from my mom who didn't wear it anylonger

[@TheRealVivia]

Same.

[@GouthamVegi]

Hasan: use your cloths longer, like more than 9 months Middle class Indians : hold our beers

[@ipsitadey4221]

Couldn't agree more with u😂

[@ds-hz7mk]

The same T-shirt is worn by generations. You guys simply can't win with us here

[@Shwethascar]

So true. Half my wardrobe is at least 5 years old. I have some clothes that are 10 years old and I still wear them. You know the rule, wear until it tears, then use it for wiping furniture/floor 😅😂

[@anshuljain8515]

I think you meant hold our chai

[@rafiawaqar4139]

@@Shwethascar totally!!

[@WEEDobite]

Hasan is the perfect cross of funny and educating. I have learned more from his Netflix special than I did from 12 years of public education.

[@flohough1870]

Loved this, lots of things to think about. I remember being in The Gap about 15 or so years ago, they were running a huge sale. There was a teen girl there with her mother and there literally was a pile of clothing they were going to purchase, sitting at the cash register. Probably more clothes than most people would buy in a year. And it just keeps getting worse. I love the way he took the facts and figures and made it memorable. Definitely will make me think about how often I purchase, what I purchase and what I do with it after. Bravo!

[@corvusalbus7276]

Looks at the 10-year old t-shirt I'm wearing: "Here's to another ten years."

[@AloisWeimar]

Corvus Albus amen brother

[@BruceBrannock]

I have T-shirts from 1990s that are still in my closet that I actually wear.

[@manoranjitha2969]

I think I bought a t shirt in 2011 and it's still with me.

[@katybiller1095]

Corvus Albus lol I love his style

[@AlexandeKnight]

still wearing things from middle school and I'm a grad student now XD

[@lavender197]

Donate to homeless shelters. Shop at thrift stores. Buy clothes when it's necessary, not to go with trends. seriously, wear clothes until they wear out.

[@fanaliwa7144]

Even homeless shelters don't need a fraction of these clothes sadly, most donated clothes go to the landfill

[@lavender197]

@Fana Liwa but it's at least more of a chance to go to someone in need then being in a landfill 💙you are not wrong though😔😣

[@Mark-so2yd]

Donate to homeless shelters. Shop at thrift stores. Buy clothing when necessary. Seriously use clothes until they wear out

[@joohoneybun]

we live in an age where not enough people care about pollution and the wellbeing of the planet. it's unfortunate. a hundred years ago i could understand not caring, because education wasn't available for them, but today? we know the earth is dying because of our actions and yet people just don't care.

[@professorbutters]

If you’re gonna donate to a thrift store, make sure you’re donating something decent with lots of wear in it that a person would actually buy. Otherwise, you’re just making someone else throw it out for you.

[@yummychocolate221]

the guy who answered the question about kids working in factories with "maybe we'll be X men in 50 years" had me livid

[@Cristina-qo7dc]

“I can’t believe a kid made that.” I feel like I want to cry. The audience laughed but do they not realised that it’s true?

[@ellabella7621]

I'm in a fashion school and the more I learn about clothes are made, the less I want to be in the fashion industry. But at the same time I want to use my knowledge to make clothes that are as economically harmless as possible and are produced fair trade.

[@kiba_owl930]

Same here. I get asked many times why have I not started a fashion design business since graduation, and I just cannot emphasise enough how much the dark side of fast-fashion has traumatised me. Deep down I do still wish I can help contribute to reduce the harm fast-fashion has caused for Mother Earth. But at this point, I'm all words and no action. It's pretty depressing...

[@sweettaterpie7009]

Without a doubt you will have a big following for those of us who care about the planet and the cruel labor practices going into making our 'stuff'! And DON"T LET ANYBODY tell you "Oh that's hard." "Most people don't make it." Etc! They used to tell me that. I didn't listen and I made it just fine. Not ever rich in $, but rich in my ❤️

[@nicoleisasupreme]

there is no ethical consumption under capitalism so that fair and eco-friendly business that you want wouldn't be as profitable as fast fashion. it would be hard, but it's not impossible.

[@sanjanamaiti8945]

Omg same, I'm also a fashion student and being a fashion student I'm asking my other friends who don't know about fast fashion to reduce shopping but they treat me like a joke....And keep on shopping....It's 5 am and I'm awake cause this is serious and it scares me and I want to help bring change but how do you bring down zara and hm......The earth is literally dying😢

[@sweettaterpie7009]

@@sanjanamaiti8945 "Be the change you wish to see in the world." Gandhi. Address your friends in a way that will be meaningful to them. For example. Synthetic clothing material ( i.e. plastic ) ends up in the ocean, breaks down into micro plastics, the fish eat them, we eat the fish, other animals eat the fish. Etc. Etc.. I think it's in the rain too. I don't know exactly. Do the research and I'm sure your passion to make a difference will reward you one day.....Keep on Truckin' Baby.!❤️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3bPfJ2eiNydeMU

[@judiefrancescamontejo5341]

as a broke person, i've always seen fast fashion brand as a luxury brand. i'm still processing the fact that they are knockoffs

[@zubairsheikh6067]

same before today i thought wealthy people shop at H&M and zara

[@boopthenose9704]

Honestly same, I always walk into places like H&M and think “Oh wow this is where rich people shop”

[@madybowb]

!!!!

[@Jakabokbotch2nd]

Luckily I don't really care about fashion...BTW u so cute judie 😍😘

[@NYD666]

Same

[@krisslav3450]

I remember when l moved to a developed country and had a proper salary: l came out of “New Yorker “ with 3 bags of clothes.. l was so happy thinking l just bought expensive clothes. 3 years later l found half of those clothes in my closet, l never wear them and they ended up being donated. Since then l try to buy more consciously and l hate having a way to full closet so l buy only what l really need, usually from proper brands, good materials and yes 3 -4 times more expensive then the fast fashion items. After buying proper clothes made out of good materials, it’s vert hard to go back to the crapy fast fashion items. You start noticing how this fast fashion items fit only skinny , 20 years young people, the material is disturbing for my skin, l sweat a lot in them and they break in a month..

[@81Earthangel]

I am from a rich western country (Austria). I wear my clothes usually for 10-20 years until they fall apart. Sadly most people indeed do yearly and actually monthly shopping. But I see a change in attitude recently. There are more and more second hand shops becoming hip. Thanks for increasing awareness.

[@egleperez590]

I do the same :)

[@CGZ26]

68 pieces of clothes a year? *This is a high middle class/rich people with insecurities problem.* The rest of us have no problem with using the same clothes for years.

[@ifihadfriends437]

Ce G don’t forget they’re probably counting a pair of socks or underwear as one item when we often get a five or ten pack at once so that probably drives up the count a lot

[@glkglkglkglk9193]

@@ifihadfriends437 still it doesn't..

[@MrCoolRibhu]

Its the avg .. this clearly indicates some people are buying more than 1k shits.

[@Bishop_of_Llandaff]

I feel like it can be a problem for anybody. I'm personally lower income but environmentally conscious, so I try to avoid fast-anything altogether, but I know of similarly broke family members, friends, and just people from online clothing apps (offerup, etc) that just own s o m u c h disposable shit. It's crazy. People have an unhealthy obsession with shopping, and then turn around and joke about it as if their habits didn't have consequences.

[@victoriastafford4188]

Actually it's more complicated than that. Fast fashion also includes dirt cheap clothes that fall apart after 3-5 wears, and companies have an incentive to make clothes that fall apart easily so people have to re-purchase their wardrobes. Often you find that middle-to-upper class folks are able to purchase higher-quality clothing (though arguably in excess), while lower-income folks can't -- this traps lower-income folks in a cycle of purchasing fast fashion on a regular basis regardless of what's in style or not.

[@aimeechas]

If we just kept our clothes long enough, they come back in style.

[@magicknight13]

Thats so true!

[@SinaAla]

I’m order to do that, we would also have to buy clothes made well enough to last that long

[@ade-oluwaspov206]

Exactly. And when they go out of style, wash and store. Start wearing what you do already own that is now trending. Then when it stops trending, wash and store until it comes back in season again. Create another collection from your existing wardrobe for what is trending. Your clothes last longer, because they get to "rest" when they are not trending. That ladies and gentlemen, is RECYCLING. Creating fashion exclusively from your old wardrobe since...well... whenever you begin, I guess. Just don't dwaddle. Since I was a child I have been mixing and matching, and only adding a few essentials every five years or so. It made a Frugal Fashion Stylist out of me.

[@professorbutters]

The old saying is that by the time it comes back in style, you are now too old to wear it. I still have all my Laura Ashley dresses, though.

[@fuchsia02]

@@professorbutters I’ll be rocking them in my 40s and beyond, who is anyone to judge?

[@Where_is_Waldo]

Of all the doom and gloom videos out there, this one makes me feel pretty good about myself as I put my favorite shirt in the washing machine - a shirt I got 19 years ago as a hand-me-down from my older brother. It's so thin at this point, it feels like I'm not even wearing a shirt. Perfect for summer

[@misspad7282]

Cool breeze!

[@Vanillastump]

I still, in my 20s, wear shirts from middle school.

[@mohammedkarim454]

He offered a legitimate and sustainable solution, most Americans ignore it because it doesn't hurt them physically.

[@justabroadabroad]

yet

[@jefflyndor3433]

A more eco friendly and responsibly made solution

[@misspad7282]

I'm American and you would be surprised at how many people are thrifty when it comes to clothes. I buy most of my clothing from 2nd hand shops and get compliments every time I wear them. I can't afford brand new designer clothing. And to be honest with you, I don't really like them. Peace Mohammed!

[@madimorelli5955]

Growing up working poor and hearing that some people wear clothes “3 times or less” makes me wanna fight an upper middle class teenager

[@Rickyp0123]

SAME. And I didn't even grow up poor.

[@estherselvarani88]

@@Rickyp0123 Then you can also start by telling people around who are also not poor to stop doing that too, just saying, because the rich influence other rich, you can be a role model to them and telling them to reduce fast fashion. Just a bunch of thoughts.

[@Rickyp0123]

@@estherselvarani88 Good point!

[@quemma]

same

[@heartshapedsunglasses444]

I’m an upper middle class teenager and i still wear clothes i bought like four years ago

[@gangstapenguin2773]

"i want to be a sexy carrot but i don't want to destroy the environment" was the best line in the entire episode

[@mmsutantowrites]

Yaaas Hasan! I'm just discovering you now, thanks for your sharp sense of humor while highlighting societal issues :)

[@Shawnish]

“Does he run a pointless presidential campaign?” *cuts to Bloomberg News*

[@cooldiys3477]

“Textile fashion created more greenhouse gas emissions than all of the international flights and maritime shipping combined.” Just let that sink in for a moment...

[@estefanolivares4159]

Cruise lines- " hold my margarita"

[@noterleej9312]

Whattttttttt

[@DanielGalan]

I thought it was a maritime pun for a second 🤣

[@goldeneaglereborn]

@@DanielGalan nice catch XD

[@endl1234]

I'm soo disturbed its not even funny.

[@thanhvanle3024]

Thank you for such a fun video. As a college student having an essay on fast fashion, you really inspire me!

[@monicamonica7423]

Well my mom is eco-friendly…..she buys a way bigger clothes that will fit me in coming 3 years. I dont have to shop for that 3 years after the future-fit clothes😂♥️ happy to know i use clothes to it’s full extent 😄 I can say i am eco-friendly not poor

[@G.F.SF55]

On the other hand you were rocking oversized clothes before it became mainstream

[@user-vh7er8vu6s]

So this was TANS' pitch...

[@alkalogist]

For sure

[@luisqa123]

He always wears jackets now :D

[@takisdust]

Who is tan!?

[@mitim.218]

Your username reminded me of my name 😂

[@thefloridamanofytcomments5264]

He means Pakistan, who Hasan secretly works for and has a powerful arm of the garment industry. DUHH.

[@eline.de.allerbeste]

“That’s so European” is the most American thing I have ever heard.

[@Anankin12]

Exactly, especially then going on to imitate an Italian guy.

[@captaininsane9101]

@@Anankin12 correct me if I'm wrong but Italy is in Europe right?

[@Anankin12]

@@captaininsane9101 Yes, but Europe is so vastly different from place to place that is literally impossible to say anything is stereotypical European. Italy is too, but we mixed enough in the last 40 years that can be easily overlooked.

[@amye4228]

@@captaininsane9101 Italy and Sweden are both in Europe but they are very different cultures. Now if he'd said "That's so Mediterranean!", then he'd be right. Italians, Spanish, Greek etc, they all just want coffee and to sit at a cafe :).

[@halvardvlogs7992]

@@Anankin12 even though amancio ortega is from spain lmao

[@selenevertis7356]

Thank you, this was very informative.

[@michaell4775]

I watched this week’s film, “The Ugly Truth of Fast Fashion” on how horrible the short style enterprise model is so damaging to society and the environment. Hasan Minhaj did a great job at exposing the cruel realities of the cheap fast fashion industry that so many people buy into. I didn’t know that many stores that market to be environmentally friendly are actually fast fashion stores in disguise. It's sad to see how the environment and people are being exploited and abused in horrible conditions in order for people who are more fortunate to be able to buy clothes at a slightly more affordable price. The fact is, people like the constant change of fashion and buying new things is what fuels the fast fashion industry and culture which promotes this work environment. The capability of these companies to exploit people through predatory tactics is scary to think about because of the power and wealth that they hold. The people working in these conditions have no other choice but to work and these companies are taking advantage of this fact. The environmental problems caused by this rampant consumerism of clothes is the immense use of water to produce cotton and the materials for these clothes. Before this film, I didn’t know that so many people don’t even use 1/2 of the garments they currently bought more than three times which is crazy to think about. One thing that I have been starting to do is to thrift for clothes instead of buying new clothes. Watching these films and learning from this course has solidified my view that lifestyle changes are the first steps towards climate action. I enjoyed watching this week’s film and I hope that more people will be exposed to the issues created by our clothing lifestyle.

[@Al_Gonzo]

How tf do you buy 68 pieces of clothing in a year? Ive only bought socks in 2019 becuase i didnt need anything else

[@jocelyncooper1738]

Same

[@MF-oo1et]

i buyed socks, a pair of converse to replace my old ones that were literally trash and new jeans because my thighs keeps destroying them :(

[@jalabi99]

My one clothing purchase in 2019: I bought a pair of jeans from the Gap, on sale. It was to replace a pair of dress pants that I literally wore out over the course of five years. I last bought socks in 2015. (Buying in bulk for the win!)

[@jomar564]

Bruh, I be wear my middle school clothing and under garments.

[@ChangedNames]

Never bought clothing in my life, all of mine are gifts mate

[@darkninjafirefox]

I wear the same jeans/jacket combo like a cartoon character

[@Hanan.T.K]

i love that 😂

[@aliimran767]

I keep my jeans for 4-5 years. Buy clothes only when needed.

[@hafsaryuzaki3295]

Never thought of it that way😂😂😂🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@dorcaspowellpowell5971]

Me to I have about roughly 29 peices of clothing..I mix and match..because I rather spend my money on other things.

[@prolly537]

A man of culture i see....

[@holdencolfield6676]

great video. well researched too

[@rohanmaharana]

Bring this show back!

[@nataliehale4365]

When your Indian and you wear the same clothes for 10 years. And your elder siblings wore them for 10 years. And your parents wore them for 10 years. And your grandparents would've probably worn them but they can't remember.

[@zakariaali8864]

Africans too

[@shaheenfatima3471]

ded :D

[@ispellitjustg]

I think it's generally an Asian thing. One of my mom's jeans used to be mine. It's probably about 15yrs old by now.

[@zakariaali8864]

@@ispellitjustg Nah, fam. Africans do it too. One of my jackets belonged to my older bro, and belonged to my dad before him

[@shahbana2060]

When they speak about H&M and Zara like its cheap, I'm like... those are expensive boi. Also why would you wear clothes and throw them away when you can wear them at home and then make them into floor mats? These reduce, reuse and recycle were meant for west or the extremely rich. We've been reusing plastic bags and hand me down clothes since forever.

[@callmejoel2527]

so me wearing the same 5 shirts and jeans for the last 10 years actually helps the environment? I thought I was just cheap.

[@mandalorian8005]

you are, but you are also helping. So, there's that.

[@vighneshnayak270]

Me too but for the last 3 years, I grew!

[@ananyasahay]

Same lol

[@the_gratefulgamer]

Nah you're just unconsciously earth friendly

[@jenelaina5665]

You/we can be two things.

[@4reel332]

What an eye opener. This video has catalyzed change. 💪

[@damiaachmad]

wow, thank you for the information

[@batjoker123]

I think there's not enough time given for this episode. This is a deep matter

[@sharanyanidhi3328]

So true

[@archiealexandre828]

He could have gotten like 3 more layers deeper tbh, but he gave a good summary of whats happening regarding fast fashoon.

[@alphabah49]

It’s a rather good summary.

[@Drakoraz]

A French team of investigating journalists did a film about it a few years ago, it lasted 2 hours if I remembered well, it was so, SO insane...

[@lipsohlips97]

AGREED

[@bjorn874]

Hasan took Tan's advice very seriously, how sweet. First the jackets and now this episode

[@shameesabdulrahiman8535]

Wdym

[@bjorn874]

@@shameesabdulrahiman8535 kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6WzhZtqmrCem9U

[@comicsdude3166]

Who is this Tan?

[@thandyn5532]

Julekha Begum , wasn't Tan's episode the one about mental health?

[@bjorn874]

@@thandyn5532 Tan suggested the idea for this episode. You can see it on the link above.

[@ZombieLeo94]

And I still have clothes that I can wear (and am wearing) since I was 8. I'm almost 30 🥲

[@jayanandini4516]

Nice! I am so glad you brought this up to the generation who should gear up now to protect themselves from.....

[@abdul-wahiddacosta8450]

was H-M a rippoff, or was it just his initials? Mind. Blown!

[@r1clas]

why not both

[@mishrascustoms9832]

Knockoff

[@Mothman1992]

That's what we can deniability

[@Abi-2790]

OMG i didn't even notice that! WOW

[@prad2800]

he put the logo under his picture, so it guess it also means: Hasan Minhaj

[@yatharth17may1]

I haven't thrown out a garment unless it had holes in it.

[@khurelbatbayanbat7913]

Yatharth Verma tfw I still wear my shirts that have gaping holes in em

[@stargaz3r813]

Holes are in lmao

[@shameesabdulrahiman8535]

Like a true Indian

[@leftyelomis1824]

if it doesn't fall off your body naturally, it's not ready to be thrown out.

[@AbnormalyAvrg]

I still wear some T-shirts with holes when at home

[@tahiroara9552]

GOD THANK YOU MAN, I'M USING THIS FOR MY ENGLISH REPORT ON FASHION AND POLLUTION

[@Fashion_People360]

First time really listening to his comedy and I think I appreciate his style. Kudos, thanks for the education.

[@hittingyouoverthehead]

I literally never throw away any clothes either until i become too fat for it or I tear it. Throwing away something because it became old is never the case.

[@christiangeiselmann]

Don't throw away the cloths that don't fit anymore. Keep them for the time when you weigh less.

[@hittingyouoverthehead]

@@christiangeiselmann I do keep it but I don't usually lose weight (I know, sad). I only throw it away if it's too tight to wear anymore.

[@pandaaaaa4]

Same bro, I've had the same dresses for the past 5 years. And if its no longer presentable to wear during the day, it becomes nightwear. Just recently, I finally bought clothes that will get me going for the next 4-5 years. The thing with me is that they don't get old no matter how much I wear them, and I don't change body sizes so that isn't an excuse to throw them away either.

[@moonie3866]

Same, whenever a pair of pants give out around my butt or thighs I have a moment because it was most likely the pair of pants I wore 5 times a week all year.

[@agathosfrekils]

There's lots of ways to extend the life of clothes even if they tear. Sashiko and boroboro and darning will really extend your clothing's lifespan without needing to be extremely good at embroidery/sewing/mending.

[@romaissaadjmi6358]

Me buying Zara in Algeria thinking am rocking pricy brands

[@lwazinozulu613]

Bruh in South Africa it be like that

[@Ai-ikon]

Haha.. I know... Even here in Kenya I was thinking H/M was a luxury brand!!

[@nourhabib4342]

OMG 😂 same

[@geektrash180]

Same in India

[@AryakiM]

Lmao sameee from India

[@user-ge2ph6wf5m]

The way he threw shade at Netflix .... I was like this man has BAAAAALLS!

[@lu-hc5rs]

1:30 1980s 3:58 avg american women 6:58 quick response manufacturing 9:20 2 szns a year-52 szns 11:01 clothes last half as long 11:45 greenhouse gasses 12:42 textiles use oil 16:20 80pounds of clothes a year per person 22:42 23:46 recycled shirt-only the tag 27:40 so we can’t wear any clothes now? 27:55 used items instead of new

[@UtkarshKaushik]

And here in India we've clothes that do rounds with every cousin that ever gets born...

[@Haru-nee]

OMG yes 😂

[@shristithami5339]

Couldn't agree more😂😂😂

[@mint-yw2rr]

yeah old clothes are generally used for cleaning or given to yonger siblings/maids kids depending on their condition

[@Q_QQ_Q]

In India Zara is Luxury . 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂

[@glenncoco9624]

@@Q_QQ_Q we have oir own zala h&w adadas lol

[@happymultiverse8243]

I would really appreciate if few celebrities start repeating their clothes in public appearances. That will surely encourage people to embrace not get embarrassed. Even Hassan wears a new outfit every episode. If he himself stands by his example that would be great. P.S. I am a middle class indian, and all comments about reusing clothes are true.. :P

[@dhuhafiras3651]

Celebrities do repeat their clothes all the time It's normal people that don't do that..cuz they want every thing that any celebrity wear They are sick

[@a.9492]

@@dhuhafiras3651 yeah , people think that if they wear what celebrities wear , they will look more attractive but they don't think that it's not clothes that make celebrities attractive or more confident, nowadays fashion is not what makes you look better but what celebrities wear.

[@deus_ex_machina_]

What Hassan wears on the show is dictated by the hair and makeup department, and most of it is either rented, or returned after use. There's probably an intern whose job or is to go and pick out a whole bunch of clothes for him to try on, and when they pick one outfit the rest is returned. Even the one they used in the show is likely returned. Just think about it, they go through a new outfit every week, it's not like the presenter or even the production crew can store and care for all those clothes.

[@happymultiverse8243]

@@deus_ex_machina_ I don't think you get my point. I am not saying him to keep all his clothes and maintain it. I am just saying he could repeat it and appear wearing same outfit in 2-3 episodes. That's it. And same for the other celebrities, what is the stopping them to do it on public platform like this.

[@happymultiverse8243]

@A Zee well that's the point. They do it in their personal life and away from public eyes. That will not give any good vibes to people.

[@aloknr2430]

So many good solid jokes in there. One of the best patriot act episodes

[@lilmissamberr]

This was so informative .. wow

[@dancingdemon1958]

you guys are missing out, there's so much good clothing at thrift shops, or fabrics you can turn into clothes

[@polishherowitoldpilecki5521]

Please explain.

[@stonethered]

Thread, fabric, and other materials can be made into clothing, rather than purchased from a company. The same process can be used to repair clothing and extend its life. Or, you can reduce the impact of existing clothing by buying it used from a thrift store. Often, you can find very good items of clothing from these stores, because persons of good taste have donated unused clothing.

[@asparrow5505]

I've been doing the second hand thing

[@delrosario7453]

Not everyone is talented or has time to make their own clothes though it is a great solution to unique body shapes

[@estherselvarani88]

But there's one thing I want to tell that nobody cares about, please do NOT buy clothes from the people you know online on insta selling their clothes for almost the same or even higher price than the selling price and starting "thrift" online accounts. Those people are NOT saving the planet, they're just rich kids who want to make money on the side by selling the clothes they wore for maximum of 5 times their whole lives. Instead buy clothes from tiny shops locally or buy half of what you usually buy each year. Just a bunch of thoughts.

[@kraigochieng6395]

17:11 Damn. I live in Kenya and this is a big problem. Clothes are sent to the country and it killed our local industries; from cotton farms to the point of sale. Even now I'm wearing something from outside the country. The paradox again is that thousands of families rely on selling the clothes that are shipped in in bulk. We're between a rock and a hard place where donations with good intentions somehow destroy local buinesses at the same time.

[@curtisalex456]

@ Kraig Ochieng, Over 20 years ago, i watched a documentary of how France was dumping clothes in western Africa. At the time, french ministers were asked if they were aware that "they" were killing the local industries. The french ministers responded that "they" were well aware of the consequences of this policy (back then this industry was supported by the french government) but "they" have to save french jobs (which were mostly charity workers). As a young lad, i remembered thinking " you, selfish A-holes".

[@curtisalex456]

@thembos kingdom Sorry, i do not remember. It is a long time ago.

[@kurtsimon7530]

Maybe if you patchwork them they'll be unique enough to create an interest?

[@ijeomaasomugha3187]

Same thing here in Nigeria.

[@ThirdLawPair]

Here's the problem, every good thing you ever do will harm someone somewhere. Every time you reduce waste or increase efficiency, you take jobs away from somebody. In this case, reducing waste is overwhelmingly the greater good.

[@jasminejanelle1228]

When he brought up the constitution I silently lost it. Lmao. I learned soo much. Brilliant video!

[@Lietuvis681]

I've never understood why people care about trends and fitting in so much, especially regarding fashion. I have had pretty much the same clothes for years, I buy maybe one new clothing item a year. There's also no reason to buy a new winter jacket each year either.

[@carina3304]

“I want to be a sexy carrot but I don’t want to destroy the environment”

[@theon_ean_donly]

This episode is made for the rich middle class white American, the rest of us find zara and H&M super expensive

[@canned_can_chan4590]

Ikr

[@Anankin12]

Wtf, how much do you pay for them? Pls add reference average salary and something like that, because as a lower-middle class European I find those extremely cheap and I literally can't find anything cheaper around. What do you usually spend on a shirt?

[@mghq-mobilegamerzhq2533]

@@Anankin12 I spend about between 2 to 3 bucks

[@Anankin12]

@@mghq-mobilegamerzhq2533 in what currency? USD?

[@mghq-mobilegamerzhq2533]

@@Anankin12 nah Naira, but converted to Dollars that's about the price.

[@MegaSnail1]

Wow. eye opening facts you shared and thanks so much for the deep dive into the tragically funny ironic and humorous subject. My favorite part was the pop up shop with the flaming dumpster rating system. This is exactly what the world and particularly Americans need to start voting with our dollars since 75% of GDP comes from consumer spending. If we truly were informed through a rating system like this we could bring our cooperate overlords into compliance with our life support system. Thank you and be well.

[@vri3475]

i feel so sad i found him now like bring hasan back, man!

[@yahyaahmed8145]

Indians never dispose their clothes until they are totally totally worn off......(they have also been repaired a lot of times) And after that we still use it for dusting and cleaning purpose

[@richardhills6952]

Essica Rahman I remember when I got a horrible t shirt I didn’t want to ware but she kept on reminding me which forced me wear the t shirt until it worn out

[@cooldiys3477]

Lol that is so true

[@wong1658]

Some traditional chinese families still doing it too. I had a shirt that was donated by a cousin cause she got too skinny and it is still with me today. I think I wore the stuff from my childhood till the waist bands couldn't be called bands anymore. Then we use it as a blanket or something. I had a really nice knitted blanket by my granma

[@ejaaz7260]

You forgot how cloths get passed down based on size. I used to wear my elder sister's sweater because they didn't fit her anymore.

[@pranavlimaye]

I have a 5 year old tee that has visible holes in 6 places, but it's so goddamn light and soft, I just can't stop wearing it!

[@aneeqahassan6745]

Not a problem for desi people! Our clothes transition from party wear-> casual-> sleeping dress -> pocha

[@adnansharif89]

True

[@end3rzl33t]

For us non-desi ppl, what's pocha? Cleaning rags?

[@mustafanawaz7905]

@@end3rzl33t yea

[@end3rzl33t]

@@mustafanawaz7905 thanks

[@aneeqahassan6745]

@@end3rzl33t yeah mop and cleaning rags 😂

[@sathiyaprabhakaran2454]

Super hasan thank you. looking forward here more

[@Johnson-sd5mr]

I miss this man. shouldn't of gotten cancelled

[@DavidQuach]

so me thrifting is literally saving the world

[@danfield6030]

You wish. Basically doesn't make a dent. All these ideas are stupid. Production must change. Manufacturers must change. Recycling will not save us at all. Just slow it down a tiny bit

[@wienzard36]

@@danfield6030 also basically just change the entire US government. since that's where almost all the world's problem started nowadays.

[@luthientinuviel101]

technically yeah I guess.

[@danfield6030]

@@wienzard36 that's a bit reactionary and heisterical

[@analeticia645]

@@danfield6030 I don't believe they're stupid, they're just what regular people can do who don't have the power to change production. This is mostly a case of corporate greed. We can't help a lot, but we can do as much as we can on our own.

[@yenchu1237]

I am feeling so good right now as I didn't buy a single piece of clothing in the past five years...

[@alicewoods1]

wow good on u

[@davidklemp8406]

your closet must be so 2015

[@bhlacks]

More than half of my wardrobe is decade old, even my profile pic is in its teens

[@Bas_tet]

Yh just made them

[@Jajam-]

Mood xD

[@therandomreacher]

One of the best narrations throughout the episodes

[@saman7032]

Both funny and informative 👌 thanks Hasan