The Online Fashion Spectrum

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intro: 0:00
Relatable outfits: 0:31
Peacock fits: 2:16
Personal style: 5:40
The Landscape: 6:51
Doing things: 9:40
comment Highlight: 16:15
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[@fashionelitist]

This video wasn’t really meant to have a conclusion but to sorta start a conversation about how creators are unfortunately forced to cater to an algorithm. Which then forces people to dress a certain way to preform well. I wanted to make this video to start building an idea to cover it in a larger video later, think of this as the start of a conversation, and I’m happily reading all comments adding to this conversation I’ve opened. thank you all!

[@samprentice9454]

If you haven't already read it, I think you would love Interpassivity by Robert Pfaller

[@krabowyhop393]

Everyone is on fashion spectrum but im on neurodivergent spectrum as well

[@LeanEnthusiast]

Isn’t everyone technically on every spectrum

[@averagemale9401]

@@LeanEnthusiastI think JQs on the spectrum too

[@Edible_Kittens]

I’d rather call it the autist spectrum. Neurodivergent makes me sound too cool.

[@krabowyhop393]

@@Edible_Kittens cool as shit

[@krabowyhop393]

@@LeanEnthusiast technically yes

[@lucaslimma6707]

The center left part of this spectrum is where true happiness resides, it is the golden point where you can express yourself without making it a full time job

[@averagemale9401]

We need a video on this comment

[@BigVirgin]

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[@yngdeep]

full time job lmfaoo so true

[@samprentice9454]

@@averagemale9401 the left wing of capital..

[@diegomedrano5472]

Thank you Ezra Miller for teaching me about fashion once again.

[@mammonswallet8592]

thought I was the only one that thought that lowkey

[@yush2989]

JQ complaining about the lack of self-expression in the new age of fashion mfs while also cursing Maximalists to irrelevancy for existing is why I watch him,,, stay biased king!!!

[@janitor1165]

He's to thick for the car to do any damage

[@skinnyjeansrule]

I missed my heart surgery to be here

[@A_Ride_To]

The fact that people want to copy fits 1to1 seems somewhat odd to me, because I enjoy clothing pieces the most if chances are low that other people own the same thing. (It makes certain pieces just so much more interesting imo) Idk if that would make me a gatekeeper, but when it’s something “vintage” that just isn’t available anymore, then I don’t see how i could be at fault for it 😈.

[@fashionelitist]

I understand why people copy, it’s sorta the same thing with fitness, with how you try to follow what looks good right? At some point you’ll find what works for yourself and what you’re happy with.

[@Mia-yk2is]

As a person firmly hovering around the personal style section, I’ve noticed that for all the lack of Internet Appreciation there is, I instead get frequent compliments irl. Even if validation is your goal (which tbh you should try and work on self-assurance in that case) it’s not worth trying too much to cater to the algorithm ... I am a girl getting compliments from other girls tho so gender-based mileage may vary

[@fashionelitist]

The lack of personal style on the internet is very interesting to me, yet there are still some with very curated style choices that always nice to see. Its all about building outfits for the algorithm now a days.

[@user-sb1sh3jx7w]

Ive been all over the place with style (schoolgirl, crust punk, androgynous, trashy....) and I feel like trauma caused me to want look really normal instead of embracing anything remotely personal.

[@michaellorsensei7511]

i’ve noticed something similar I think as people develop a stronger sense of self and become freer to express it their style develops as well

[@ghandi2801]

As someone who see clothes as a means to an end its fun to watch fashion people. Makes me inspired to carve my own style. Because of content creators like you I started experimenting wearing what is in now that fits my own personal taste. I am starting to be in to Jordans and oversized Cargoes now and wear it with confidence in my office where everyone wears a more conservative smart casual looks

[@arthurtabatchnic7689]

This format of an essay + a vlog in the same video kinda goes hard, well done sir

[@Faaade_]

If I saw a man standing outside of a Kohl's trying to rip open a fruit I would be nosy (from afar) and see if he could do it. The layers in your hair are phenomenal.

[@keoconnor]

treating myself as a build your own character everyday gives dressing much more ease on my mind body and soul which may just be a product of neurodivergence but i digress, cuz yeah i may not have the current financials to purchase margiela or miu miu (just for example) but having the eye and interest in runway fashion allows me to emulate those styles on my body, which in turn stimulates my creativity and mood when hunting for similar silhouettes and styles in thrift stores/ vintage second hand/ online etc. the hunt makes for the final product i showcase more enjoyable for me. i guess i could characterize my style on the relatable end because of it’s ease and accessibility for my everyday, but in a way that is what puts me in the middle because that simplicity is what i’d characterize as my personal style? it is an interesting conversation to be had with how saturated fashion content is now, especially when talking about influencer spaces. love your vids so much you give great nuance and commentary for fashion as it stands in the 21st century, opening the door to question what we’re constantly seeing in these spaces

[@thebighey4718]

Bro like you are so RIGHT. im also a person who got into fashion for self improvement. But I cant bring myself to wear cloths that are different. But Im suprised how well you see things.

[@Balloon_Moon]

I’d love to dress in a personal style, but it’s so hard to find clothes.

[@AlexHider]

It’s actually not hard at all once you determine what your style is. Stop looking to clothes to tell you what to wear. When you know what you like, it’s like being in love - everything reminds you of that.

[@yokchew90]

I just wanted to say i like rick owens because whenever he walks out during his show, he looks like he is the king/master/wizard and looks better than his models.

[@yokchew90]

And karl lagerfeld also based on their personal style.

[@darkmarkers2806]

In my experience as a person that enjoys/wears more goth/alternative/punk fashion I have gotten "hate" on the street, like people screaming mean things at me or that I am a weirdo or whatever, even as far as spitting at me lol

[@Steezealways]

Damn

[@claude6541]

It looks weird and out of the ordinary irl

[@jorgeo1492]

Where in the middle east?! That doesn't happen stop the cap

[@merrill4002]

@@jorgeo1492 it absolutely does lmao I live in france and I've also had ppl shouting at me and barking at me for how I dress. Just because you don't see it happening firsthand doesn't mean it doesn't happen!

[@darkmarkers2806]

@@claude6541 it does look out of the ordinary but that is no reason to harass someone lol

[@cavernsofdarkness]

The idea of fashion as a commodity and status symbol has been around for centuries. The intricacy and size of lace in the 18th century, the size and condition of ruffs in the 16/17th centuries, the colors and textiles used in a garment, these all correlated to the wealth of an individual and were status symbols amongst the aristocracy. Of course with the advent of social media, this idea has taken different forms and has waxed and waned in prominence over the years, but the principle has been a common thread throughout the history of fashion.

[@gam5946]

6:52 I feel that the reason why personal style is so similar to Sisyphus. Like you mentioned earlier, most fashion social media accounts being more of an entertainment kind of thing rather than a form of self expression. That of which makes it hard to find the reason as to why someone will want to gravitate towards a certain style. I feel that for those who are in the line of personal style all have the common attribute of having a reasoning as to why they chose a certain piece or style. And I feel that could be a possible stage of the fashion evolution that could maybe be talked about. To further elaborate, reasonings such as big thighs. I remember in a previous video you mentioned that you have big thighs and if I recall correctly you mainly lean towards wide fitted pants because of it. I personally think it would be more entertaining to talk about why one would choose certain pieces to form a style. But that's just me

[@syahirashri5214]

Good video but the internet definitely doesnt breed confidence. It breeds insecurity that can be projected through the safety of anonymity and echo chambers.

[@fashionelitist]

Well of course insecurity on one aspect but at the other end people are so bold to comment racist and hateful things more than ever to me that’s very bold.

[@EythanYuen]

My style has always been pretty punk since high school and I've kept up with it ever since while slowly evolving certain elements. But after the 2000s reboots through Tiktok and shows I feel like most are making it look like I'm following the current trend. So it's definitely interesting to see younger generations going through past trends so quickly trying to find what suits them.

[@enhaworld]

i love when there’s a random vlog at the end of the video

[@d3miv33]

All the characters make up the story, better characters = beautiful story

[@markiiimu2000]

the vlog segment was sweet, please do more

[@TheTillinger123]

i like that paul dresses like an avant garde archive exibition but is camera shy

[@user-tx9xx2kc3d]

Listening to this during my sets is more effective than creatine, ty jq

[@mint_meringue659]

Just discovered this channel and it screams "I grew up on /fa/" but I can't look away

[@fashionelitist]

Honestly, I haven’t gone on redit before, and honestly im glad I haven’t lol

[@AlexHider]

@@fashionelitistbrother he is talking about 4chan

[@darkovinster2754]

Great video! Like your style! And you friend in the car is just too adorable! 😊

[@miguelgarza4162]

You are the channel I have been looking for !!!!!

[@fashionelitist]

welcome

[@silentmandible8660]

Your friend with the hat is hilarious

[@thereisnomercy9980]

Love your videos man❤

[@dmg_astro]

Ey whats up, here form México, I'm start this process to change my style and make new improves on myself and not only with my cloths in my room too. So thanks man for make this videos.

[@Aluenvey]

I never heard of coffee shops as a fashion accessory. * spills coffee on self. Hey I think it works!

[@Rachel-Pham]

Bro, I love this channel.

[@Nonya_Busyness]

Something I think is lost in conversations around fashion/personal style in regards to the internet is the third space that sub cultures used to create irl (not just in internet niches). Goth, punk, cholo, etc. were very real and political groups and how they dressed was indicative of participation, but also incidental to the very real communities that were created.

[@Jonathan-tm3jg]

the way that you use a marxist critique of fashion, consumption, and commodity is so hot

[@AnotherNamelessRacer]

Watching this at work rn

[@existerence]

as in the spectrum I feel in the middle especially at work where I dress formally most but also most of items used are clothes and rotated outfits I like to wear that I express myself in and have done research or just experimented into what I find interest in (Yohji, Isse, Japanese styling) but also there will be most days where the clothes can be put into being relatable even though I just wear what I like especially lately cause I have class and I dress light due to the weather while going afterwards to the gym

[@autorefresher1]

PLEASE DO A VIDEO ABOUT FASHION IN HOT AND HUMID WEATHER. GAWDDAMN IM SUFFERING HERE

[@4AFFGE]

i weirdly resonate with your thoughts on this. cool. thanks man.

[@ewape1313]

Hey, I love seeing and hearing you. I have similar thoughts on fashion and style as you do. To understand it better, C. G. Jung and his theories on mass consciousness and the processes of individualization inspired me a lot. Mainstream = mass consciousness, but what feels like "me". And how the separation arises - practically throughout life.... Very interesting. You will certainly find a lot about C. G. Jung and his psychoanalytical psychology and you will understand more terms, questions and tools for observing the fashion world among fashion designers and on the street.

[@Haden475]

truly expression is more important than fitting in. its funny to see you and your buds style juxtaposed with la jolla and balboa park.

[@JavierRodriguez-eg7sn]

Bro I don’t know fashion but your edits are funny

[@Muhluri]

I've only thought of fashion as a way to make yourself look better. I never considered style. How exactly do I "express myself" using fashion?

[@Nonya_Busyness]

Think of it like art! You are the canvas. What kind of energy do you want to create/put out? Where are you going that day and how can your presence contribute to the overall vibe of that space or event? Clothes can make you feel larger than life or they can help you be more incognito. What are your aims and what kind of clothing can help you achieve those goals?

[@dorian51.]

absolutly agree thanks for the vid ! :)

[@christiangalaz482]

It's impossible to have your own style unless you make your own clothes, but trying to aim to that impossible goal isn't bad, if anything it makes you better at expressing yourself with the tools you have at your disposal. I personally use mostly "relatable outfits", I follow a "minimalistic" style heavily influenced by Daniel Simmons and other fashion content creators, I don't see anything bad with taking inspiration from others, just don't let that other person style consume yours. Without fashion influencers I would probably never have bought boots, loafers or any other shoe that wasn't a sneaker, without fashion influencers I would probably have never learn about how to properly made a decent outfit that wasn't just "the average joe" style. (sorry for my english)

[@abdullahbinmadhi8306]

BroScience of fashion, new content when the rent is due. But this time hospital bill from the accident.

[@lucawasserer]

he just talks and talks and nothing is coherent , real pseudo stuff

[@averagemale9401]

@@lucawassererit’s alright if you can’t understand his clear ideas and points made in the video.

[@lucawasserer]

@@averagemale9401 Whats the clear idea? What is personal style for example? Can you define it?

[@averagemale9401]

@@lucawasserer he stated it’s very curated to a degree. Personal style isn’t a crazy concept that needs to really be defined right? I mean someone who dresses in a curated 70s look can fit in personal style while someone who’s dresses fully in a trendy vintage look fits into being influenced by others. It could be an interesting video if he went into what makes something personal even if it’s vintage vs your obvious black avant snob

[@centraltime3680]

​@@averagemale9401lol the silence

[@motherchuckster7]

stg every video your hair gets more awesome

[@fashionelitist]

I need to cut it ngl

[@hannahvincent7119]

​@@fashionelitistThe bangs look good longer

[@handingoutmangos]

Keep the vlogs coming!

[@jurajdubrovcak8393]

I can’t really relate to fashion spectrum, can you please make next video about autism spectrum??

[@over-1017]

love your videos

[@_guillermo]

That polyracial potential comment sent me💀

[@saasaa333]

if only i never made a discord account

[@lucaslimma6707]

Do people have discord fashion channels?

[@chrisvfx5098]

yea @@lucaslimma6707

[@ayokevin287]

Don't do it

[@beanienclogs]

What's interesting to me is that (especially so with guy's fashion) the outfits that we call basic get a lot of attention from girls and they fawn over it but online it gets kinda shit on by a lot of people because they think it's a lack of effort when people have a relatively minimalistic style. The more advanced and niche the style is, the more hate it also seems to get, but the praise it gets from a select few probably means more because the ones giving it are in the know. Nonetheless, really liked the vid and the topic. Much love, people.

[@fashionelitist]

I definitely agree with what you said! Funny enough I covered that topic on the “your style isn’t getting you women.

[@nimck6642]

I really like this vid

[@0_L0FI]

soon 100k see you there

[@le_eee_ee]

Love the vlog, no context, just doing shit

[@XYZ_Vu]

Over-maximilizing destroys the maxim - notice the person vs the clothes.

[@acchuky]

Love your homie's John A. Skelton shirt!

[@ethanmiller631]

he finally made a video about it

[@debalways]

YOU WERE LITERALLY AT MY LOCAL KOHLS!!!

[@burntpin]

you cheesed mate fr

[@lofistruck]

babe wake up jq posted

[@Wadrob100]

woah was not expecting clips of sd in here

[@niceperson6084]

Havent watched the video yet

[@niceperson6084]

Finished watching the video

[@MiZu-vf2fw]

question not related to the video really, but what do you think of black leather jodhpur boots?

[@thefeelisreal6585]

"it smells like sea salt" THAT WAS SO SNEAKY FUNNY

[@ethansugly]

what brand are your glasses? they’re so nice.

[@hannahvincent7119]

The techwear elmo was so funny haha

[@notetoself504]

I see a lot of talk about personal style, and I ask genuinely what are ways of creating "personal style" that isn't influenced? (Not saying I have a truly personal style or this is the right method, I'm just giving view about where I'm coming from) I personally myself try to learn and gain inspiration using only things I actively participate in or am adjacent to via the people around me. I've been trying to shop more locally (like boutique's that carry local brands, flea markets, ect.) to force myself out of the consumer mindset more and truly see what it is about clothing I like and why I think they're worth being put in my wardrobe. I've been trying to free hand modify/flip some of my pieces because I feel that is the most personal touch I can give. And I've been looking into sourcing vintage magazines/lookbooks/whatever for more socially looked down upon brands/designers because I feel like the artistic merit to be producing some of the garments back then have more pure than the intentions then what's made now a-days.

[@gur262]

Unless you become a tailor it's always influenced. I mean. I almost regret the day I stopped just wearing black shirts and blue pants. Still. You buy what's on offer. Get a book about fashion history showing what people wore Back 100, 400 , 3000 years ago. Today you mostly find simple clothes. Even something like fluffy alladin style pants( for men) you'd have to order online. Many cuts are simplistic. Look at button shirt collars. There could be fun shapes meant to go up high neck. Maybe up to your ears shaped like your neck? So much could be.

[@plumtus]

8:49 the thing is many of the people that are just trying to "look good" are beginners that are taking inspiration from elsewhere and are trying to nail down the basics. The fact is that most people are not seasoned fashion stylists, that have the luxury of experience and skill to make compelling outfits, but in fact are people that are in the process of learning the fundamentals. Once this group of people evolves past this point, they will have the possibility of tinkering and experimenting with self expression, but there will always be a large majority who will be in the learning group. Besides many people's passion does not lie fully in fashion, and understanding the fundamentals of what looks good will be enough for them, and thats ok.

[@fatherofartemis]

one must imagine sisyphus with drip

[@tcggggg]

Yo @fashionelitist Idk if u ever talked ab this in a vid but Ik u said u downsized from a gym body to a leaner build. Im not tryna go that drastic but I do wanna take some muscle off my body. Like im at lean abs leanness but my arms are still kinda too big. What did u do exactly? Like did u jus do hella cardio stop protein etc

[@fashionelitist]

I never wanted to lose muscle but i went down the road to lose fat

[@fourteenroads]

just go on a cut, the body will lose muscle itself if it wont be in a surplus

[@tcggggg]

@@fourteenroads bro i already have abs and shark fins my arms are just massive (5 yrs in) but yea ima try to reduce my bodyweight to 180 from 200

[@Orionleo]

not the yohji ricks goths at balboa park sippin viet coffee

[@jude3260]

i like ur necklace , where'd u get it

[@igimaster5872]

0:11 bro how often do you hit quads holy DAMN

[@kevinmendoza4622]

all this jq got me drip drip

[@georgecker207]

when does the skin care routine vid come?

[@sahlibrahimi]

Everyone is on fashion spectrum but im on the Interpol terrorists watchlist

[@tokuyou3811]

this video made me think of jawbreaker by injury reserve

[@zacharysmithson6985]

that highlighted comment needed more ellipses

[@NNimbus]

what kit you got in the back waiting to be built 👀

[@lame6848]

This guy is the fashion version of Adam Ragusea.

[@heichun2784]

Guys, this year , I study fashion image design. However, my hair loss problems is getting more serious. I don’t know should I continue ?😢

[@beefcaked]

idk what fashion is anymore, i just be wearing what i can find at a thrift store

[@TheTurtlesrockz]

We need more people digging holes, online world seems a lil off

[@brokenegg4714]

Blazendary will always be at the forefront of expression through fashion

[@fashionelitist]

So tru

[@mytightpants]

You have potential

[@d0kk542]

There is some potential....

[@Cat_Blade]

Y’all were in my area of San Diego

[@dalfaroux]

media per se isn't dying, they have been doing the same for ages just looking to produce based on trends it's the same for fashion youtubers when they enter their avantgarde stage and suddenly they know all about CCP Julius or Yohji, it's because even on avantgarde there are trends and people wanna be in the know, or talking about what's interesting for their audience by the way if you gravitate towards a more "relatable" outfit more than to your style, that means you're forcing "your style" to some degree, otherwise you wouldn't care about what others think as you already feel that comfortable on your own skin

[@ashsdead]

the picture of you in the thumbnail kinda looks like a mugshot

[@saasharocco9792]

i wear 70s stuff in a classic way. kind of hard to describe. i wear suits like tom ford these days but like in a 70s way. am i relatable or personal or am i in the middle? im tryna figure it out lol.

[@fashionelitist]

I think there’s a difference between a trendy 70s look to a more personalized 70s look if you see what I mean

[@saasharocco9792]

@@fashionelitist hey man you are the best. i completely agree. love your videos it feels like it gives me perspective on the fashion landscape.

[@danic2514]

I’m a woman who’s pretty gender non conforming, and I have become more uncomfortable with showing my body. One of the main issues is because of stares and weird comments I get.

[@isellfeetpic]

the spectrum from california to new york, with midwest opium in the middle

[@fashionelitist]

lmao

[@aromaz6401]

12:24 the fits kinda hard that’s like bloodborne drip

[@lumonetic1124]

Was the car okay?

[@plaid3307]

What were you wearing when you got hit

[@autorefresher1]

you forgot the most important point on the fashion spectrum. The JoJo part