The Fashion Pick Ups Problem

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Yapping: 6:26
Vlog 11:07
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[@fashionelitist]

How do you feel about pick ups videos? The good? The bad? Tell me everything thats on your mind.

[@shittybu]

carbonara 😋

[@AaronAimZ]

i honestly enjoy them because it gives me inspo for my next pickups

[@gerwan9132]

youre on my mind

[@Joethbu]

Every know and then I do like looking into pick up videos, but after 10+ minutes max they get pretty boring for me. As someone who's voyaging into new different styles, videos like these help me to get brand inspirations, as I find that to be the most difficult part (that is, finding brands I enjoy & could imagine purchasing from). So in that regard, I do like them, but only if I find them to contain useful/new information about brands or the specifications of as to why a piece was bought/selected!

[@b.acuzar]

amogus

[@jazz_xyx]

so true. it's so important to remember that not everyone is an influencer. especially in the recent weeks/months with tiktok shop taking over. Average people are falling into this false idea that they have the same influence as creators with 100k+ followers who buy clothes that will ultimately generate them more money. Most of us just buy stuff for nothing in return.

[@viabletochange]

Your videos always make me feel awful and reevaluate how much enjoyment i get out of clothing. Good job??

[@fashionelitist]

i addressed that in the video :)

[@memezurdreamz2203]

Then the video is doing its job

[@OwenHyatt]

I couldn't agree more! I treat my videos as documentation of my growth and evolution in style and what I'm wearing. I think it's really valuable for people just now getting into fashion to look back at older content and grow alongside it, as I did with some of the OG creators when I first got into fashion. I'm sure it's a slippery slope for some people watching pickup content and feel the need to overconsume and purchase an unrealistic amount of clothes, but as you said, that's on them. As for KZbin being a job, it pays no major bills and only covers my grocery budget lol; however, it's parallel to my real job. Being able to start a brand and create clothing that I can then share alongside the clothing I usually purchase is so fucking surreal. Also, to touch on the "TEN _____ YOU NEED TO BUY" or "FIVE ____'S YOU NEED IN YOUR WARDROBE," I think in a lot of cases, those titles are to bring viewers in and show options/variety, but I doubt anyone expects to be buying even a few of the items displayed. That could just be me and how I watch that style of content, though! On a different note, I've seen a recent surge in content creators popping up with the SOLE purpose of monetization rather than creating valuable/educational content, which I don't get down with, but that's a different conversation. Overall great video Jq!!

[@gerwan9132]

bro aint even watch the full vid

[@OwenHyatt]

he reuploaded so I just copied my comment from before lol@@gerwan9132

[@AaronAimZ]

owen hyatt moment, writing an essay about. video without watching the whole thing.

[@gerwan9132]

@@AaronAimZ classic owen hyatt

[@averagemale9401]

@@OwenHyatthe had an editing error I think

[@gabfuwak]

I've found a quite interesting way to limit my expenses and my will to consume. I got into sewing. Now if i really really want some kind of design, i just sew it. When i don't have much time because of school or work, it can take weeks to make a pair of pants, so there is no overconsuption. The only fashion items i buy now are shoes, leather stuff and jewlery (and sometimes accessories like bags because i find it hard to work with this kind of "3d" items) because i don't have the skills/equipment needed to work with those. I understand it's not for everyone but i think learning at least how to alter your clothing (as simple as hemming your pants) is something any fashion enthousiast should at least consider, not only it is useful, but it also gives a very different view on a lot of clothing pieces.

[@nickengebregtsen8807]

This is just a pretty general comment about your content as a whole, but I really appreciate how your videos can appeal to anyone who wears any style of clothing (mostly lmao). Like, you tackle such universal themes of fashion/the industry/psychology/philosophy and how they all intertwine. Keep up the great videos, bro.

[@mynameiszer0]

HE GOT A BED FRAME LETS GO actually proud of you for that lmao

[@XYZ_Vu]

I love your commentary on this, because when I do watch these videos, it makes me want to buy things. And I’m in my 50s! On the other hand, I’ve been watching a lot of minimalism videos, both about clothing and lifestyle in general. And I have been throwing, and Thrifting a lot of things, so yeah, I guess I’m that person who is completely influenced by whatever videos they’re watching at whatever time they are at any point in their lives. Maybe I need to talk to my therapist about that.

[@Haden475]

epic video as always jq. i pretty much watch no other fashion content and i gotta say you've had a positive influence on how i go about my wardrobe and it feels good to be discerning. im definitely a fashion minimalist and moving to a much colder climate im facing the fact that im needing to buy stuff just to be warmer (lol) when id rather be saving to get some more lasting pieces.

[@kylecolon4033]

I'm glad I was able to create that mental division between influencers and myself at such a young age and realize that getting things that popular internet people have just isn't realistic. This video is an amazing eye opener for lots of people struggling with that itch and I'm glad someone is talking about it. I've been a fan of your work for years and you honestly single-handedly changed my view on consumption. Before your videos I would put all my money into dirt cheap shein hauls but now I make a lot of my own clothes myself by upcycling from goodwill and almost everything I own is second hand. I feel way better about myself and have also been able to educate and help friends with it as well. Your style and curation tips also helped me a lot on my fashion journey and because of your content I now have a wardrobe that make me genuinely happy. Thank you.

[@nmacipad]

I could stare at your hair all day long my beautiful nihilistic yamamoto lover. Keep doing this. We’ll follow you until the end.

[@wikkidize]

you can also not pay taxes on the clothes because they are part of your business

[@fashionelitist]

bingo

[@baby.nay.]

Those camo shorts gave me a flashback to 1998 so fast . Me and my lil brother wore those everyday 😂

[@adilenez.-vx3uc]

This video lowkey opened my mind thank you

[@nacs4L]

I love ur vids bc they ground me hella after seeing so much bs on the internet

[@edwincastro6366]

Ohhhh, I love this topic, is not usual see people that is merged into the fashion so deeply think critically about it. Here there is always 2 point I think is necessary to highlight, one is that even over the idea of the artistically, philosophical or meaningful parts of the fashion world, we are talking about products, items that are made to be buy and sell and have a price and a monetary value, and in that way are susceptible to the advertising and the publicity world, a world that plays with injecting different values (begins sexy and appealing, being part of a group, being successful , etc) and that values build not only a desire but a need in the people to make them consumers, no matter how much the consumer wanna escape that the dynamics of a product are so developed that the influence exist and if the opportunity comes the consumer will fall, because it doesn’t appeal to our living needs, but for our fears, our in securities, our desire to be part of something more big, etc. And for someone that looks a bit of fashion is too easy to make that connection of how a piece of clothing from someone who’s opinion trust or look up, will fall so easy to look for that. And that connects with a second point and is the celebrity endorsement, that in resume, plays with our idea as a social group that someone that is famous, is famous because what whatever they does have a value, is famous because many people trust in their skills and opinions, and in that way we tend to look to them for validation or guidance. This way of thinking could have been useful centuries ago when the one that was famous was a great hunter that bring food or a skilled chamar that could help people. But in our modern society this bias still exist and can be complex because no matter if the person that gives an opinion have no idea of the topic that is talking about, if is famous and recognized we tent to accept their opinion easily. That’s why publicity uses and need celebrities because people will look after what they do, use or endorse. No Matter if the celebrity just do it for a 30 seconds ad and never uses the product again, the seed of the desire is planted And with that 2 concepts is so interesting see how people that see the hauls, pickups and such will have so many troubled feeling after seeing their “favorite influencer” talk so kindly about a brand, or look so good using a new item, or tell us a fantastic story of how find a super rare jacket for 5 coins thrifted in a lost store. What people see is “important person uses an item > that item in some way makes them happy or confirms their status > that items are charged with a emotional or social value > trusting or looking up to this person generate a feeling of want to approach > creates a desire for the item maybe the same item or something close to fulfill that made up needs So yeah is a very interesting topic, and personally can’t really think in hauls and pickups without thinking is an advertising, a really well done advertisement because most times the companies didn’t even needed to pay up it.

[@morpheuslaughing]

Thanks dude. I appreciate you articulating what I have been feeling for a while now. Its kinda silly to drop bands on designer unless there's a reason to use it.

[@janitor1165]

You two seem awkward as hell, but so am I. Thanks for highlighting the effect fashion youtube has had on me, again.

[@salviador]

Commenting for that sweet sweet algorithm Good video, always enjoy your videos! :D

[@shorenotchia3389]

I love the nihilism in these videos compared to other creators, it showcases kinda a reality of fashion in the current age for someone around our age, for both the average consumer or someone interested in the subject.

[@zoinked1351]

Not the pickup videos I was expecting

[@nickflahive8903]

I also think whatever youtuber or creator you're used to watching you can fall into the trap of thinking their style is the best or what you should wear. I got into fashion like 3 weeks ago and I love Tim Dessaint but his videos definitely present his specific style as the end all be all. A lot of the outfits are fine but most are for men like 30+ and he definitely favors the postminimalist look

[@bblopblop0727]

"moneymaxxing" 😭

[@AkarGreen]

So crazy it’s rlly a Sunday morning 🫥

[@Egolesss]

no one is immune to marketing. There is a reason they are called 'influencers' because like it or not, what you watch has an impact on you. There is a reason they are paid to advertise! because it works! Yes, on you! PS love your friend's hair...

[@diegodoesstuff7503]

love the yapping

[@peww4152]

im a random person out here but for me i started having a strict list of grails that i need in my closet and after archiving all of them im basically done w my closet and barely added new stuff in there, i think most ppl should consider doing it like this

[@Ace01010]

This is probably the most conscious video yall see on why you shouldn't let what you see affect you and your life chooses in terms of fashion. Comparison is the theft of joy. had to learn that the hard way cause I went down this same thought process as shown in the "yapping" Section.

[@jimmytukiran9139]

ignoring the world's influence on your fashion choices is unrealistic. learning to pick wisely from external inspiration, rather than avoiding it altogether, empowers personal growth and adaptability. complete detachment denies reality and hinders the joy that comes from genuine self-expression

[@Ace01010]

@@jimmytukiran9139 absolutely you shouldn’t avoid it, but you shouldn’t also derive your style/taste based off anyone’s else merits or by the certain image said individual might put out.

[@crixsimmons_]

Funny you mention black merle ik a guy named Justice who worked with Terry Shin in the beginning of the brand. Honestly told me some super interesting stuff.

[@AbernatorX]

I saved up a couple of $ to spend on clothes that I’m not sure I like. This video just saved me $ & opened my eyes

[@mf-bp2fd]

yes! i dont like ur style but i watch you because you are entertaining

[@Yunggiuseppe3]

Most people do content creation as a hobby alongside an actual job 🤯

[@heyitsLizzy]

I’ve gone so many years not treating myself & this was the first year I’ve allowed myself to purchase higher priced items & I find that as I’ve also consumed content by creators in the process, I’ve gotten WAY to comfortable purchasing not only more frequently but these more expensive items, so I’m gonna go back to my stricter ways lol bc now it’s setting in that this is just not sustainable long term & id rather be able to buy a house someday 😅 plus living in New York is expensive

[@rainypath96]

A lot of people get super fresh just to go back home to roommates and a room lol it’s crazy

[@ThisIsAntwon]

I see pickup videos as having a rare dual appeal of 'vicarious unboxings' (see people opening 1000s of Pokemon card packs to give you the excitement of doing so without having to spend money) and the discovery aspect that you mentioned. If you respect a person's style, seeing their latest pickups might put you on to a new brand, piece, or give you an insight into how good particular items are. To add a point to what you mentioned - I think influencers presenting their pickups makes the items shown feel more essential or have greater value than others. "If you want to dress in aesthetic x, purchasing item y is a must because content creator z just picked them up, and you respect their opinion!" This isn't necessarily a bad thing (after all, content creators tend to consume a lot of clothing so may have more experience with a variety of different brands/pieces), but it's worth being conscious that the specific clothes owned by content creators aren't necessarily better than others or more worthy of your attention.

[@silasestalilla6938]

Hey i've been watching your vids for a bit and I keep on seeing that "Attack!" shirt on. who made it and whered you get it from? it's sick.

[@fashionelitist]

From patient zero

[@b3naqua]

Did you get meat grease on the yohji fit tho

[@daybraek9710]

Great yapping, ID on the pants at 8:20?

[@rstar_world]

It wouldn’t surprise me if people are writing their pickups off on their taxes. Like you said, this is a business/their livelihood for a lot of the people making vids so I’m sure they can argue that the pickups are business expenses.

[@maihoanglong5176]

loving the fit on 7:20'

[@whoshiloh]

could u do a video on understanding color theory in fashion?

[@avarosalia4309]

The meat comment with Carmen by Bizet at the background lol

[@greyfox4838]

wants to be unique > wears eclectic all -black clothing items > goes to an event with other similar fashion savvy people > everyone there is also wearing all-black > snorts copium > "lot of cool people but I was the most unique person there"

[@fashionelitist]

😂

[@johntruman2126]

I don't have an issue with pickup vids if the pick ups are things they personally wanted as opposed to things they were sent or bought on a whim. It only becomes a problem when the pieces are sponsored stuff or the pickups are mindless consumerism (rep haul videos).

[@racks8885]

I like some fashion haul videos, seeing stuff people like Jacov pickup shows me a side of fashion I don't usually indulge in. It's a way to see cool pieces of brands I have no real interest in. However, seeing videos with boring pieces, such as standard DRKSHDW pieces is just uninspiring. I want to see things you don't see usually, whether that be Boris Bildjan and CCP or some weird Hyein Seo pickup.

[@justinw8916]

I realized just how much brainrot being into fashion is giving me when my mid 20s friends say that they like to splurge on hot topic and H&M and praise me for shopping at Uniqlo which they deem boujee😅

[@astrsks]

Bro wgat yiu havd saod how will it make me look good and get bhitvhes

[@jjharper4446]

what is the attack shirt??? whomst made it, where did u find it?

[@truelatest]

FFFpostalservice

[@thereisnomercy9980]

Where is the Long chain with the ring from?

[@cssosa]

How do you find out about events and sales going on?

[@lucaslimma6707]

What pants is the right sad wojak using?

[@thereisnomercy9980]

Wäre is that Chaos with the Ring from?

[@ojasvi724]

what is best underwear brand. also is it normal for me to wear ladies underwear as a guy, they are way softer. plz reply my master

[@musclemus3um]

Fashion psychology session

[@b.acuzar]

the good: fashion pick ups are a good way to learn about different pieces, it can also help you create ideas about your own wardrobe and maybe find possible alternatives since some pieces are expensive. the bad? it sometimes gets weird, everyone who has wanted to get into "fashion/clothing" youtube has probably started showcasing their wardrobe and almost everyone has participated in that, back then when the "fashion/clothing" youtube space hasn't had much of these content. It felt like a novelty, but now that fashion has begun to rise for the masses. Everyone would want to participate, why? Because youtube algorithm, statistics, impressions, and all that. That's the point of a pick ups video. It's an easy way to reel in viewers because it is the most basic way of sharing your clothing interest and preferences. touching more onto the pickups problem: i don't know man, humans are fine and all but promoting fast fashion and the implications fast fashion can have like unethical standards and harsh conditions is what makes it annoying sometimes. in "fashion/clothes", but this does not mean that it can go the same for "designer/high-end clothing". Commodity fetishism in the context of how Marx wants it to be contextualized. As long as the clothes feel good right?

[@JJ-xq4ii]

Money maxing😭

[@ro.x2.bathan]

JQ stands for John Quiñones, right?

[@aridgordon]

I just like the cool clothes man😺

[@fuuta5033]

My favourite yapper

[@xai9892]

What are does black ASICS in the thumb nail, anyone?

[@pingeee]

i recently copped me some new yohjis to take the pain away

[@lucasw3342]

where is that attack jumper from? plss

[@fashionelitist]

patient zero

[@newlife.oldlove]

Let's be honest here this trend has not come out of a vacuum. It's the same trend as what violent video games experience and also what pop stars and singers experience all the time. It is the thought that people who have followers and clout should be responsible with the way that they weild it because people tend to idolize and imitate those that they like a lot.

[@darkpurplegoldroses]

🔥🔥🔥

[@kappy_lgr]

so true oomfie

[@cuevak3160]

waaaaaah she isnt a vegan

[@cloyboy2493]

Wait, do fashion influencers really write off what they got in pick up videos?

[@fashionelitist]

you can since its for business aka content you’re mkaing

[@bassmanguy]

I love being exposed to new styles and pieces and it totally gets my brain moving to thinking of better ways to evolve my style, that's the good kind of pick up video, the kind of video that allows you to take something from it and grow upon your own style. However, when it becomes a magnum ego-fest of showing all this incredibly expensive stuff, id rather stay away from those videos, for my mental and wallet's wellbeing, (I'm into cars and fashion so I'm broke anyway) id also say constantly reminding your audience how expensive a certain piece is really puts me off too, kinda like telling a bad joke and no one laughs, so you keep saying "am I right guys?" until you get some sort of response. Its usually really easy to filter those scum dumpster creators out though. I'll let the opinions of other creators or friends possibly help in some of my fashion decisions/pick-ups but at the end of the day what really matters is what I want to buy and wear and what outfits and colors I want to have in my wardrobe, I think the faster someone who's into or just starting to get into fashion does this, the happier they will be overall on their journey. That's my two-cents on it, love your vids btw, your videos & frugal aesthetic's videos have really guided me through a lot of stuff I've needed to figure out when it comes to outfits or just about anything, and you guys have also helped me immensely on developing and evolving my style & navigating the fashion world so for that I'm grateful, (if you are reading this) thanks a ton :))

[@albinwinge]

A self given stamp of "justification on purchasing clothing" doesnt sit right with me. That you have chosen to work with clothes doesnt mean that you have more right than others to buy them

[@fashionelitist]

You invest into your job is what I stated so it makes sense for someone who’s job is situated around clothes to invest heavily into it, comparably than others

[@LakeEatsDirt]

reupload? you uploaded it like 3 hours ago and then took it down

[@FuckThemIdols]

Editing error

[@LakeEatsDirt]

@@FuckThemIdols ah

[@axelh5208]

Seems like you know the answer to your own question goofy

[@LakeEatsDirt]

@@axelh5208 dawg the other mf deleted that comment

[@skinnyjeansrule]

I don't think I can bare this one...

[@OneOneThree-wl7ml]

Can someone please name the two designers mentioned? One was Jordan Something Smith? The other was Black... Maryl? Can someone please name them?

[@fashionelitist]

Jordan aurther smith and black merle

[@OneOneThree-wl7ml]

@@fashionelitist thank you, excellent video. Be well!

[@FoSkEtTcHy]

This guys like a depressed/less critically thinking version of fashionluvr4

[@averagemale9401]

*more critically thinking This guy does research in psychology of consumer and is philosophical

[@panthersfantre]

Seems like you took stuff from the video personally and you’re lashing out lol. You have to grow up at some point

[@raw8814]

@@panthersfantre its literally a joke comparison between 2 fashion youtubers who make similar styles of content lmao calm down

[@FoSkEtTcHy]

@@raw8814 gets it (:

[@FoSkEtTcHy]

@@panthersfantre no I just think all black is boring

[@yoelmorales208]

Yor videos are good

[@chancebershaw7883]

This guy looks like Filthy Frank fucken epic

[@habibi_wali]

victoria paris

[@aaroncampbell1752]

New thing make brain go brrrrrr

[@VuNguyen-fv5jl]

Can you fight Drew Joiner in boxing match? My money is on you

[@ala9606]

Your videos are so weirldly interesting. At first you criticize things that infulencers do, like for example when clothing becomes someone's lifestyle and as you recognise the problem you seem to be above it. Then at the end often you do a vlog that kind of shows that you, at least partially, are the person you are critisizing and i get cognitive dissonance. Still great observations tho.

[@fashionelitist]

Its really hard to hate something you unfortunately do as a job, In the video I state "it takes one to know one" which is why i even have insight on the issues people like me can bring to the table for people. The vlogs are fun to make and I really do have a passion for clothing/art so its fun to indulge in things with moderation.

[@ss-cv2hz]

Idk man, watching fashion elitist kinda reminds me of Geto

[@ulysses-101-]

Ok ok

[@rx_josh]

Anyone iD on the Crewneck he’s wearing?🙂

[@jq9713]

Patient zero.ny

[@fjcg444]

i know she watches dev lemons

[@memelord3348]

Idk dawg, I’m way past the point where I compare myself to others online plus I’m pretty anti consumerism. I just think we should all just preach and practice consuming less

[@dr.limboprime7713]

Next Video is gonna be how Fashion Elitist jq videos suck

[@Klektic]

X

[@vuadeptrai102]

yeye

[@gamerjojo4591]

Ooooooh jq is picking up girls

[@rlquesada]

ey

[@sahlibrahimi]

12:47 jq i love your content but this is literally the worst meal i've seen on the planet

[@ManBeforeTime]

I swear u went bald, good points tho

[@cosmi.cosii6]

The way I watched this to distract myself from the fact my pet frog just died and bro goes 'MayBe yOur pEt diEd 🙄☝️'

[@mugimogu]

uuuuuuuuuuu

[@jennynykonorova5254]

is pick ups a man version of a haul

[@fashionelitist]

yes

[@geode9512]

Bro u cannot get more unique than uniqlo

[@joesalmon5535]

You can't really justify fashion overconsumption by saying it's your job, because if thought overconsumption is truly immoral then you would find a different job or a different way of creating content which didn't involve overconsumption, for example if I believe that the oil industry is bad for the environment ( I do) I couldn't then work for an oil company and say that it's for my job so its fine, because if I truly had a strong moral obligation then it would be hypocritical of me to work in that job.

[@colmcgillveray1010]

LOL RIck Owens shorts are cut off sweat pants.

[@snooze-pilled-blanketcel]

fashion thinkers be like

[@snooze-pilled-blanketcel]

also meat flex?????

[@federicodeangeli8103]

Why is everything a problem for this dude

[@averagemale9401]

Blissful ignorance

[@jerwastaken]

You look like a fuse between Joji & John Lennon.

[@Shitgotmegeekin]

This dude’s videos are so weird. It’s like he’s trying to make a video essay without preparing a script - it’s filled with different thoughts but they’re all so surface level, and as a whole the video lacks direction.

[@zed_ko]

bro i fw the directionless video

[@averagemale9401]

I’m not sure what you mean by it being directionless there’s a very clear direction with this video. Especially all his videos, I think you may be confused since he does also some self reflection within his videos. I don’t think much of what he says is surface level because then there would be other people using philosophy and psychology of fashion like Jq does. No other men fashion KZbinrs do that. Especially the topics he picks it’s interesting.