underconsumption-core, travel outfits, and Paul Mescal’s shorts

[@diospyrose]

obsessed that your brand includes reaching waaaaaay back with your resources - very mindful, very academic

[@hannahk.1706]

I find it so fascinating and always wonder how did you find all those informations and then connected the dots? It’s hard for me to write my papers for uni whilst watching you every week kind of explaining the world to me piece by piece.. I am in awe and truly inspired by your dedication to quality!

[@marissaavila6687]

Very demure

[@FreeElf25]

Me tooooo love this channel

[@areeshak.8019]

@@hannahk.1706 If you see the video descriptions on her videos, she has small team of experts helping her with these beautiful video essays!

[@Paia_art]

​@@marissaavila6687I was about to comment that 😂

[@ornanana623]

giggling at the Paul Mescal shorts chat as those type of shorts are worn for popular Irish sports like hurling and gaelic football, so theyre super commonplace in Ireland. its kinda insane how Paul was being like every other irish lad, living and breathing in a GAA uniform, and accidently started a movement.

[@bubuchoe1935]

for real, all the lads I see out here are rocking their gaa shorts

[@Neon_Medusa]

*off to tell my bf he has a reason to wear his tiny shorts to the airport*

[@cherdidi88]

Came here to say this, repping the GAA like any Irish guy but it's mad to see it go high fashion lol

[@persephonebasilissa5109]

They were also super commonplace in the 1980s. To me, those are normal shorts - not short shorts! :D

[@imogenamoore2088]

as an australian i immediately noticed he also wears australian football league shorts which really confused me ( 30:23 with the words AFL) and the team the shorts are for sucks too loll

[@ShannahBaudelaire13]

I like method dressing. It feels like a way to combat para social behaviors. Like, I'm not seeing Margot Robbie. I'm seeing the representative of Barbie. Like they are half in character. It sends the message that this is the job, they are "on the clock".

[@M.M.Y.B]

And i feel like it's a fun way to interact with the movie, to talk about fashion, and for the designers to flex. Like "yeah you can make a cool outfit, but can you make one in theme?" If only they worked so hard for the met.

[@gilliangarrett1300]

My favorite part of going to the airport is people watching, it’s so fun to see how people combine comfort and personal style to spend the whole day traveling

[@kirrb-dot-exe]

Ikr so fun esp in dif countries! Tho i get scared when i see someone wearing shorts knowing how cold planes can get lol

[@kenjinpiniteu]

@@kirrb-dot-exe Some of us have weird body functions. I can sit in a room with an AC blasting at 10 degrees and wearing only boxers, drinking a cold beverage that is more ice than beverage. and then I step out and that 1 second of heat is enough to make me sweat like crazy lol

[@kirrb-dot-exe]

@@kenjinpiniteu dang, you’re a superhuman to my eyes

[@kenjinpiniteu]

@@kirrb-dot-exe It's very stressful tbh bc I live in a SE Asia, a tropical country so I'm almost always sweating lol

[@kirrb-dot-exe]

@@kenjinpiniteu lmao i feel that. It’s sweltering heat in texas rn

[@sgontheinternet]

i love being one of mina’s darling mosquitos

[@Matt_is_a_Boring_Name]

bite

[@Xoorra]

mmmm

[@Jsarmy87124]

Doves are gone 😂😂😂😂

[@Luhbrudda]

Ong

[@meghansullivan6812]

Mosquitos been on my mind lately

[@neeniesims9980]

Every time you upload I imagine pouring us a pot of tea, sitting on tuffets in a sunroom somewhere and pretending we are Victorian era women chatting about the latest state of affairs. Every video of yours is a treat!

[@milaces1323]

Yes!!! This description is delightful 😊

[@CrisOnTheInternet]

Yes, this 💯

[@Duskygal05]

I infact did make chai just to watch this video 😂

[@TasmimX]

I love this comment ♥️

[@lanilynn1227]

Our own internet salon 🤌🏻🤌🏻

[@graysils197]

ur sailor outfit is so cute omg

[@lovecarlyle3603]

It's giving Sophia from Katseye!

[@modanislove]

EYEKONIC

[@darwis4769]

It looks like those outfits Steve and Robin had to wear in S3 of Stranger Things.

[@jessicamoore8903]

​@@darwis4769 Ahoy!

[@adythemousewizard]

I wrote a paper last semester on the dangers of overconsumption, and I have always tried to not fall victim to it. The aestheticized "underconsumption-core" kind of bothers me because I think that is what everyone should be doing in the first place, but at least people are starting to become more environmentally friendly this way. I think people are finally waking up to how over-saturated and over-simulating every aspect of our lives has become due to overconsumption.

[@Michael-gv7ut]

My only problem with the label "underconsumption core" is that it's a label. I doubt that these influencers that prop up this trend will turn it into a lifestyle, despite the "lifestyle" of underconsumption being the appeal. Also, the trend feels a lot like the "rich people cosplaying being poor" phenomenon that we see. If someone from a lower-class background saved every last drop of their toothpaste, never bought new clothes, and saved instead of consumed, then they would be labeled "ghetto" or "poor." The sad thing is, you need to have the means for overconsumption in order to perform underconsumption, and that this is just another trend that will blow over soon.

[@lulupomegranate]

@@Michael-gv7ut Most people posting it aren't influencers though? They're just normal people. And underconsumption isn't about spending less, it is about buying less. If you think it is purely about money then you misunderstood the trend.

[@L83467]

​@@Michael-gv7ut ​ if rich people cosplaying as poor helps reduce the effects of climate change and saves people's lives then i think thats a good thing

[@L83467]

@@Michael-gv7ut most americans do have the means for overconsumption because at the end of the day they are very rich in comparison to the rest of the world. whether its eating a lot of meat, driving a car constantly, using a/c and heating, using paper towels, etc. these are very normal things for americans but arent normal for most people around the world. and they are things that are expensive, unnecessary, and bad for the planet

[@TabooTalz]

I'm loving that underconsumption is becoming a trend/aesthetic because I think that is literally the only way to get people who use online trends to influence their lifestyle to stop buying so much useless stuff. I thought money was the true barrier but apparently not lol

[@neonradius]

fun fact, back when planes were more dangerous and people were more worried about them, you used to be able to buy life insurance policies at a vending machine before your flight. They usually cost $2.50 and you paid in quarters. This led to cases where people would sabotage flights on purpose (there was a particularly infamous case that results in 39 passenger deaths), but the main reason it stopped was because of business. People just stopped being as scared of flights, so they stopped anxiously buying life insurance policies, so lower demand. Just an interesting example of how perceptions of airlines have changed, and how that changes the business of air travel.

[@stephanieg2887]

In regards to clothing overconsumption when traveling: I love using and reusing clothes when i travel. I have dresses i used and reused in different parts of the world, that i feature multiple times on my ig. Why not? I look good in it, its good quality, and who cares (nothing worse than an outfit rememberer in the words of Lizzie McGuire). We got used to disposable clothing, when in the past clothing was a time capsule. It was an event to look at my mom’s closet. She would share stories of her clothing, places she had been with them, and pass it along to me (many that i still own). It was no heirloom, not anything fancy, yet still a legacy.

[@aseofhearts]

would u wash it whilst travelling then (coz i wanna do the same thing)

[@TheDeadPoet226]

​​​@@aseofheartsI would definitely recommend washing ur clothes while traveling, it depends on where ur staying bcuz in hotels it's pretty easy to just wash the clothes in the tub or sink and leave them to dry on the towel rack or dry them with the hair dryer. In hostels it's harder, especially if ur sharing a bathroom but i still just wash them in the sink or tub and blow dry them quickly

[@kenjinpiniteu]

@@TheDeadPoet226 With the rise of air bnbs as a preferred place of stay when travelling, many of which also have access to nearby laundry services that are very cheap too. Beats the extreme pricing they have at hotels.

[@TheDeadPoet226]

@@kenjinpiniteu ooh yea i completely forgit about those! but they do make travelling soo much easier

[@stephanieg2887]

@@aseofhearts honestly, if i dont have a washing machine available, i wash it in the sink. If its smaller clothing (underwear, tops), i wash it in the sink and air dry it. If its a larger piece (long dress, pants, etc), i just wash target areas like the underarm, crotch, any food spill, etc. Then, i also airdry.

[@venusinpearls]

O'Neill's shorts becoming a star fashion statement is WILD to me growing up in rural Ireland haha

[@spacegalaxy19]

It’s INSANE to me! I’m a teen and literally every single person I know has at least one pair. I have two and I don’t even play GAA! O’Neills literally makes everyone P.E uniforms where I live 😭😭

[@rianbrady608]

Like i really cannot wrap my head around it

[@willooooooow]

Omg I literally wear O'Neill's daily, for once Ireland is "fashionable"

[@erobbie]

Tbh I kinda love it, I can rep my county pride AND be fashionable

[@willooooooow]

​@@erobbie Yes! AND be comfy!!

[@ValCalExtra]

Mina in her active era??? 🔥✨

[@Sonyskulls]

FR. i have my food and a new mina le vid and im ready to indugle!

[@aoileannocarroll2104]

Paul Mescal's GAA shorts have been a part of men's fashion in Ireland for so long. It's interesting to see a basic staple become inspiration for Gucci!

[@An-kw3ec]

Short shorts are the default uniform for SoCal gym rat gays, It's becoming trendy only for straights lol.

[@simmyjester]

10:42 My dad traveled a lot for business before he retired, and I remember as a kid him saying, "You can't go to heaven without stopping in Atlanta."

[@TheJhtlag]

Must have flown Delta a lot.

[@AntoniaÅkerberg]

Love your videos Mina! As a European, I find European Summer pretty funny🙈 It's often absolutely not what the locals would wear, with unpractical shoes and influencer, fast-fashion fits. That people put so much effort into dressing "right" and then getting it so wrong is unfortunate 😅

[@reinadellasschizas]

Wanted to write basically the same thing. What’s more funny, you don’t need to be from that country to notice some who tries too hard

[@mariazamora6824]

omg i lived in Paris & constantly try to find ways to go back and this comment made me smile! they way people THINK they look so "Parisian" or "French" by having their outfits match IMPECCABLY is a dead-giveaway they're tourists. I honestly wonder whether they genuinely believe they are dressing like locals. I can tell who is a tourist/local by looking at their outfit and thinking "it all works so perfectly...tourist" or "hm...but it all still works...local." In the winter, there can obviously be overlap, but generally a "beautiful coat"=tourist, "GOOD coat"=local.

[@Scriptadiaboly]

I'm from Europe and literally cracked. Also, never travel in summer, it's fukn HOT; I got sunburns even visiting Sweden, not talking about Italy

[@lanilynn1227]

When my parents (we are Americans) went to Italy, all they did to not stick out was my mom wore a scarf.. thats it. Her usual outfit, and suddenly the addition of a scarf had Italians speaking to her in Italian. When I went to Germany as a student, the outfits I was already wearing were what the locals were wearing lol. I see this a lot even in my nearest city! I live in upstate New York outside of a very famous rich people hub and tourist attraction in the summer. You can tell the tourists in .5 seconds.

[@Nataly-17]

Im not from Europe. Yes i agree with you. It is almost as if everyone is in a costume lol

[@EileenNestman]

I'm not suprised that Korea would become more fashionable at the airport. Anyone who's had the privilege of flying into the Incheon airport could tell you it's the best airport anywhere. I've spent days worth of layovers in that airport. I love the cleanliness, order, the cultural center where you can make crafts, the cultural parade that they do every couple of hours in full ceremonial garb. The clean play centers for littles and the perfectly organized gate system. Local flights on ground level, international flights on 2nd floor, 2 circles of terminals, with walking sidewalks crossing between for easy access with a train between the two circles.

[@Anna_96]

Wait, cultural parade? I’ve been traveling to Korea regularly for the past 6 years and have not once witnessed this, is it all year long or only during certain periods?

[@whataleaf]

as a flight attendant who absolutely adores you, i would be so so interested on your takes of flight attendant uniforms through the decades and your tier list

[@cupid3890]

Might be biased but korean air uniforms are like my favorites. Polished, clean, and the girls are literally stunning. American flight attendants are….boring and they feel dated to me idk.

[@teddiespicker]

I might be extremely biased because I am south east asian, but I love south east asian air uniforms. like especially the thai, malaysian and singaporean ones

[@Cre8tivity99]

there’s some great fashion history behind Paul’s tiny O’Neils GAA shorts !!! traditionally worn while playing gaelic sports in ireland (which Paul was a big part of in his local town), they have been a staple fashion item for even the most basic irish man for decades, A symbol of ideal Irish male masculinity

[@DevinMcNulty]

I also think meticulous travel planning is a result of the fact that genuine vacations and time off are so uncommon for most Americans - it gives us an opportunity to fantasize about the trip months (or sometimes years) before setting foot in the airport. In a sense, the trip can feel like it starts the second you start planning, making the actual trip serve as a grand finale to a multi-month long process.

[@jaziyhehe]

this channel is such a gossip date but we're actually studying celebrity industry. very fun and I love the editing

[@emmawilson-hill4818]

I had a terrible migraine today and clicked on your videos for the first time - ended up listening to you explain fashion and culture on a very low volume for well over 8hrs now. Your content is so well produced and you have such a nice voice! Thanks for sharing your theories with the world, it really helped keep me company.

[@Danicalip8]

As a flight attendant, I always say to do and bring whatever you are comfortable with. But with that said, my favorite flying outfit when I’m flying leisurely is a t shirt maxi dress I got from Amazon. It’s comfy and stretchy and it comes in different colors or patterns. And it has pockets. It’s casual enough for comfort but also dressy. I usually pair it with a closed toe flat and a cardigan for when I’m chilly. It’s perfect for the flight but still dressy where I get compliments for it.

[@xo_oblivion]

frank sinatra eating cold franks and beans he stock piled in his plane is so me-coded actually

[@sofiaenaj]

frank sinatra seem like the type of guy to eat the tin as well. real aluminium muncher vibes.

[@mars-we3mv]

I love the experiences(content but experience sounds so much more crunchy) you create, truly a blessing to the little girl who used to want to be a fashion journalist

[@ariannalista4069]

I’m gonna try to come back to this video later, but I just wanna drop that ANYTIME my grandpa and grandma used to fly when they were a younger couple they ALWAYS dressed up. Like, suit and tie and matching dress, shoes, hat. It’s really changed.

[@smwatertasteslikewater]

Crazy, people actually want to be comfortable now Absolutely insane!!!!

[@livulllmann8527]

​@@smwatertasteslikewateryou can be comfortable while beautifully dressed. It's sloppiness to walk everywhere in athleasure

[@itslonda4157]

It’s always so weird to me when people try to force people to dress the way they want them to. If people want to fly in athleisure all the time why do you care? Even if you find it sloppy why is it important to you? Why do you get to decide what’s sloppy or not? Very arrogant 😂

[@ThisIsATireFire]

If airlines didn't cram the poors in like sardines in a tin, and cheap out in every way possible while charging prohibitive fares, I'd consider wearing something nicer. I'll dress up when they give me a reason to. For now and the foreseeable future, it's crocks, leggings, a hoodie, and my noise canceling ear buds.

[@tessmary1831]

@@livulllmann8527 How is it "sloppy"? That doesn't even make sense.

[@lavenderdreams1319]

That era of 1960s travel makes me feel nostalgic for something I never knew … I think catch me if you can and stories from my grandparents dancing on a plane and eating steak

[@ammilings]

I rarely comment but I have to say that Mina is incredibly refreshing! I’m sure many can imitate but none can be like Mina. Her personality, her voice, her ✨ demure ✨ her resourcefulness, this is definitely deserving of the title ‘investigative journalism’. Please continue doing amazing work!❤

[@goblincore4944]

As an Idahoan who regularly watches your videos, I was extremely surprised by the “every time I go to Idaho” like why would you need or want to do that 😭

[@Souls-at-zer0]

Some pretty landscapes .

[@Souls-at-zer0]

Hello, I’m your neighbor from Washington btw 🤭

[@Grace-ms7un]

Love from montana!

[@MrNataren]

I get so hyped every time Mina starts to summarize what she'll be talking about on the video

[@mysticdaisies]

just sat down to have dinner thinking how i wish there was a new mina le video i could watch rn…this was the first thing i saw when i opened youtube, the universe loves me😭🙏

[@93runninggiraffes]

Keyboard warrior here to highly recommend compression socks for travel!! I've been using compression socks since my early 20s (threw some pesky pulmonary emboli at the time... so it was initially doctor's orders). My legs ache so much less after sitting for long periods of time when I'm wearing them.

[@aptgetinstallme31]

This is so true. I have never thought about getting compression socks until this year, when after quite a short flight I got a big pain in both calves which only went away after 3 days, I got really scared! Now I occasionally put them on in the morning when I work from home at my desk, and it feels so nice!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Paul Mescal’s short shorts are truly A-list discourse. Even Daisy Edgar Jones admitted it.

[@yvinemaryeva4092]

Wait what do you mean

[@Olivia-km8ic]

girl i was in the lab picking mosquito pupae for my scientific research project when you said “hello my beautiful mosquitoes” JARRING

[@RachelHaraburda]

my travel tips, because you asked, are: always bring an umbrella. I have a mini one, it doesn't take up much space, and I'm always glad I have it because I tend to travel in the fall when flights are cheaper, but even if you're going somewhere hot, it can become sun protection if you don't feel weird walking with an umbrella when it's not raining. And people underestimate the ability to do laundry on vacation. That has also been something I consider when booking air bnbs is if they have a washing machine. If you're going to Europe, bring tylenol becuase its just so much more expensive there (at least it is in Germany). I also bring a crossbody bag, but make sure that fits in like a backpack or something because airlines have started saying you can't actually have both

[@chummycult]

Mina always be connecting the past to current trends and stuff

[@jungjaehyuns]

i’ve never felt so cute being called a darling mosquito before

[@mahroshjavaid7558]

Wake up ppl, mina posted❤

[@Longitudelineloser]

I’m sat

[@alisha9197]

Mina is so smart. I could listen to her talking about tablecloth for all I care for hours

[@edbar4097]

Minaaa Please do a video about horse-riding dresses in the Victorian era! I read a fascinating article by Ashley David titled "Elegant Amazons" about the shift in legimitization for women to ride horses. This is one of the things that paced the way for women's pants. This was super interesting and I would love to hear you talk about it

[@EidolonAlex.132]

Beautiful content as always. Love the fashion lessons and deep dives, but can we just appreciate the graphic design of it all for a second? Like the boarding tickets and transitions are PEAK, templates or not. Also completely living for the film filtering and color direction. Here for the looks, history, AND production.

[@nitzeart]

Mina! The most important travel hack are compression socks! 😅 They truly help with swollen feet and tiredness. Leggings also help a little with that. You never can be too careful about future circulatory problems on your legs ❤

[@isabellacunha3569]

literally waiting for my graduation ceremony to start and you post this …….. thank you SM girlie im siting on the ground, cap and all watching this

[@meghansullivan6812]

Congrats on your graduation queen!

[@sharaineroberts8537]

My travel hack is to bring 1 dress or skirt and 1 pair of pants I can dress up or down no matter where I go. That way, I can go to that unplanned fancy event that just popped up. Don't forget the causal yet fancy flat shoes

[@GB-kv6dl]

My travel hack is to google what people actually wear the place where I'm going. (Not street style on social media, just actual photos of people at restaurants in reviews and markets in people's normal travel photos.) That way I have a realistic idea of the weather, dressiness and modesty. It's just easier to transition in and out of places if you fit the general vibe, and you don't have to carry an extra shawl or something because you might want to visit a temple or because you thought Portugal is a tropical country. Nothing says "I'm not from here" more than a mismatched giant scarf. Secondly, don't pack anything new, especially shoes. You want to be comfortable and confident, not spend all day fussing. Third, lay all your items on the bed when you're packing; do they all generally "go" together? If you're packing light, it will make it easier to mix, match and layer if they do.

[@JHVH]

Thank god, I needed more Mina to watch while sick at home today and this was posted 7 minutes ago

[@Moco_Cork1]

Those shorts are worn here in ireland by Irish lads and lassies all the time. They're a part of the kit for our national sports, ie hurling and irish football. They are so normal here that this is actually funny 😂

[@toxicemotions2888]

OMG HAVENT EVEN WATCHED BUT IM SOOOOOOOOO EXCITED!!!! During my childhood, my mother enforced a dress code of pantsuits for travel, and she prohibited my sister and me from wearing pajamas or sweats to the airport. This directive often puzzled me, as I would invariably encounter numerous travelers dressed in such attire upon arrival.

[@rachelyy]

I adore this video as my Mum was a flight stewardess back in the 80s/90s! It was a super glamourous affair and they were even treated like celebrities at the time.

[@aquari.fairiie]

I’ve never flown before but I do love train travel and it’s my preferred way of traveling lol. More affordable, more comfortable, and I get to take my time.

[@KatieeeBug03]

I was able to do train travel for the first time last week and it really is leagues better!

[@ThisIsATireFire]

It's more affordable and convenient *if* you're not in the US. I looked into trying to take a train from Kentucky to Florida to take the kid to visit my parents. Oh man. What a mess. Take a bus to Nashville Tennessee, then take a sleeper bus from there to DC. In DC get an uber from the bus station to the train station, get on the train, take about 18 hours to get down to Daytona Beach. And the train tickets alone for a little changing room size space with narrow bunk beds costs more than plane tickets from Nashville to Daytona on short notice. And all that is only if you can get the timing right between both busses and the train and don't end up getting a hotel room in DC. What a mess. I'll stick with flying.

[@aquari.fairiie]

@@ThisIsATireFire I’m in the US 😅 but I live on the east coast so traveling via train is always easier, cheaper, and more convenient for me. I can go from High Point NC to Washington DC for $55. I can go all the way to NYC for $100. Yeah, it takes a little longer but I actually prefer it that way. I can’t speak to the seating arrangements (in comparison to flying) bc I’ve never been on a plane lol. But from what I’ve seen of other people’s experiences, I’ve never had an issue with leg room on a train lol. And all the trains I’ve taken have a restaurant on the train that I end up spending more than half my time in bc they have larger windows and seating with tables (so it’s easier for me to use my laptop). Also, don’t have to worry about paying for parking, the wild traffic at airports, or spending 3 hours going through security checks 😅😅

[@magicalaffi]

I’ve always loved the idea of airport fashion. i usually rewear the same thing wen Im traveling- a comfy white linen strapless jumpsuit, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses. I feel glamourous and its so comfortable

[@miraaaa788]

i’m so glad i discovered this channel. it’s my treat on weekend mornings while i drink matcha and eat breakfast. i love talking culture and trends with my friends and now that im completely off of socials, youtube is my only source of information to keep up with pop culture.

[@feral_darling]

I love this video! I work for a big fashion house and travel once a week for work -so I'm always the weirdo at the airport in full makeup, stockings, and dresses at 6 AM. I have my travel wardrobe down to a science because I have to get off the plane and immediately go to meetings. Lots of people ask questions 😂

[@krychickspp2745]

It's always a pleasure to see your videos pop up on my subpage, Mina. You speak on many things I'm curious about but never think anyone else is too. Well-researched, I learn something new from every upload. Thank you. You just may be my favourite parasocial relationship. ☺ I wish "dressing up" for more mundane occasions was more popular these days, or at least not unusual. It can be difficult to find a reason to dress up or wear make-up if you work from home, are retired, are disabled, have employment status challenges or other issues, etc. I took maternity leave in 2012, fully expecting to go back to work afterwards. However, our family circumstances changed while I was pregnant so I didn't have to go back. I found motherhood to be such a pleasure that I chose to stay at home. During the first year, I wore my shabbier clothes, as I didn't want to ruin my "good" ones. Then, I had an epiphany one day- what was I saving the good clothes for?? I missed putting outfits together and styling them with my accessories. I missed that feeling you get when you're dressed smart and love your look- it's a real confidence booster. It definitely helped me to abandon my daily outfits based on yoga pants, lol. 👋

[@marlonbonilla2300]

Mina, just when I thought I couldn’t adore you anymore, you drop this, a topic I’ve wanted to discuss for a MINUTE!!!!

[@miracleufodiama1453]

Mina Le uploading more frequently? I'm all for it!!! One of my most favouritest creators in this space.

[@maxpavez795]

i love the way that your videos can feel like having a genuine conversation with a friend

[@AbandonedRaven]

I’m not sure if this counts as being on the same topic, but I love the glamorized period of flying (despite being a bit scared of flying myself). I used to be obsessed with old PanAm ads and uniforms. And recently Riyadh Air had a fashion show for their new uniforms this year and I was equally as obsessed. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a company do that for new uniforms with a runway and everything.

[@robertastoleru2457]

youre videos bring me so much comfort and ik they're probably hard to edit and stuff, but please never stop posting 🥺

[@souldion]

such a good vid! I love how the topic started in one place and ended in another, so interesting hearing it all and really appreciate the time and effor you put into the conversation of it all

[@allysonreneeelyse]

You successfully make everything interesting. Things I never think I could find fun to learn about, you make fun to learn about

[@rebeccag8589]

It's interesting hearing and seeing different analyses about airport clothing! The reason I wear casual clothes when I fly (which is often) is simple- because there's so much travel time and it's so uncomfortable on planes and I will be cold and exhausted, haha. At least I can control my outfit. Packing tips (I think a lot of people already know these, but just in case!)- roll clothes or use packing cubes, if possible wear what's difficult to pack, wear layers on the plane, bring a couple of basics you can dress up or down, bring a small plastic bag of key things like meds in your purse so you'll have them even if you have to check what you planned to carry on and then they lose your bag (happened to me multiple times!), don't check anything if possible, bring a backpack instead of a suitcase if possible, bring a small umbrella, plan outfits if possible, portable charger, heavy items at the bottom of your bag.

[@Liv-W111]

My favourite thing is seeing old people at the airport in a full suit or skirt co-ord. So chic!

[@mtsanri]

I misread this as "fursuit" and got really confusedfor a moment

[@conniecostanza2528]

About the underconsumption core: I didn't know about this trend, but I feel that not only a socio-economic critic about it, it's fare. I also think there could be a cultural layer too. I am from Italy and my partner is from Portugal and we just moved to Australia. There are some things here that are different from Europe (specifically, southern Europe), and we both get shocked at the consumerism of people here! For instance, people leave lights on when they don't need it, or buy new food way before finishing what they have. We are not from low socio-economic classes, I would say we are middle class, but we both have been taught to use what we have until it's really wasted, save energy, up cycle things etc. I don't know if USA is similar to Australia under this aspect, but it looks like so. I always enjoy watching your videos btw! Thank you so much❤

[@Lu-bk1qq]

The video clip at the end from gossip girl of Serena throwing her phone away into a trash can on the street sent me

[@alexisw8662]

one of my favorite things to do while packing is coming up with as many outfit combos as i can with as little pieces as possible. i think i really perfected this when i studied abroad in 2019, i had a lot of cute outfits to wear around Italy but my suitcase was still a manageable weight that i could take it on trains and such!

[@dervy5935]

As an irish person the Paul Mescal O'Neils shorts craze is genuinely hilarious to me. Im literally wearing my pair rn. The majority of 'lads' in Ireland wear these ALL the time like everyday it's practically a uniform and alot of women wear them too . To see the rest of the world loose their shit over them is the most bizarre thing to occur this decade

[@lizzi7128]

In New Zealand we have something kinda similar, by a brand called "Canterbury" my brothers used to wear them for sport/rugby practice and I had a pair that were issued from my school, in school colours

[@thisisavivistanaccount7866]

honestly. wear what you want on the plane! I for one will be dressing cute (with a cardigan or sweater bc it’s cold up there!). Also when i look cute, I feel more confident and that helps me navigate the airport/not be so scared to ask questions.

[@notourz]

25:13 I was hoping you would talk about kpop idols because its like the beatles when idols are in airports

[@CrisOnTheInternet]

In some things South Korea is still in the past.

[@kenjinpiniteu]

@@CrisOnTheInternet SK lives off overconsumption. It's why so many of their citizens, esp the young ones, are already in HUGE debt. To fit in, you have to have the newest phone, the most updated fashion, be at the most chic places to be at.

[@noneofyourbusiness7094]

The background music for this video is chef's kiss.❤

[@nadirathorpe]

Mina you are quite the artist! Your mind, your editing skills, and your charismatic delivery give me life every time.

[@karinnecabullo9150]

i love your videos sm!!! i would LOVE for you to do a deep dive on the recent chappell roan controversy/how fame has evolved over the years especially with social media/general parasocial relationships etc! you might have already done this but i think with the recent chappell stuff it would be interesting. thank you!

[@himbeerbrot07]

This outfit is gorgeous! Card Captor Sakura vibes

[@oliviaaa3400]

As a diehard carry-on only person, my plane outfit protip is to wear whatever is hardest to pack

[@rebeccag8589]

This! If I'm going to need a coat or winter boots, you better believe I'm wearing them. I can always take off the coat (plus planes are freezing) and the boots are comfortable.

[@sonofsandwiches6892]

6:14 there is no space in the overhead, precisely because you and everyone else refuse to check your luggage. Partly its the airline's fault, as checked bags are no longer part of the fare price. Actually, planeside checking of luggage is thebest thing you can do. Costs nothing, and you dont have to goto baggage claim.

[@gracieleavittt]

IDAHO MENTIONED 🙏🏽🗣️🗣️

[@londonh1800]

The group Mamamoo made a hit song “HIP” in part due to Hwasa receiving media criticism for wearing both casual and high fashion clothing at the airport.

[@please-wake-up-now]

Mina’s take on travel is always so refreshing! I can totally relate to those moments of airport horror 💨✈️. And honestly, Paul Mescal’s shorts are giving me life! Who knew they’d become such a thing?! Fashion is wild sometimes 😂🙌

[@shalenah]

ugh you just know!!! can't wait to watch this!

[@sarahwatts7152]

I think there's a lot to say about casual fashion; my mother didn't let me go to school in jeans and tee shirts until 7th and 8th grade because she didn't want me going to school looking like I didn't care. Casual fashion in public spaces feels like people are saying that the public vs. private divide doesn't matter anymore. Is that a good thing? I'd say there are pluses and minuses to this

[@ayde92829]

33:00 this is really interesting! I wonder if this is why red carpet looks have evolved to be far more avant garde?

[@meganh7526]

When I worked at a luxury department store it SERIOUSLY skewed my perspective on consumption. A lot of my coworkers were buying high end shoes or handbags every paycheque while probably making $50k a year (this was about ten years ago). What you said about "is underconsumption core real" made me think of this - this was my celebrity/influencer culture moment! Talking to people who didn't work in that kind of environment, or just leaving it in general, was a serious wake-up call about overspending. Also, a lot of these people still lived with their families or had well-earning partners, so for those of us who actually had to pay our rent you could just never measure up unless you wanted to put yourself into serious debt.

[@weirdforces8622]

I'm so glad you mentioned Korean airport fashion, it's a massive thing and leads to big brand deals. But it sucks how it's so stressful for everyone.

[@danysreadingcorner]

Not sure why but this has been my favorite video of yours so far…I think I may have been curious about celebrity off duty style this entire time

[@calliemyersbuchanan6458]

I forgot who it was but one celebrity was known for traveling painfully light with only the clothes on her back and essential personal toiletries (like tooth brush etc) because she would buy all new clothes from local shops at her destinations and then donate them to thrift shops before returning home. This was considered "so clever" at the time, but it's so wasteful!!!

[@pandaseal1611]

I mean waste full but supporting the local economy and returning to them through thrift shops but it would not go now days

[@andreaslind6338]

Not wasteful. She bought the clothes FROM A THRIFTSTORE, before redonating them at the end of her trip.

[@artwithgigi1576]

i've neverrrrr understood people that pay such large expenses on flying first class or flying expensive airlines. all my life i've been very fortunate to be able to travel so much and you best believe we are always flying spirit and coach. it also ties into only using a carry-on. to this day i have never checked a bag in and it saves so much time and money. what helps is finding a good light bag to take on with you. it might not be glamorous and you might have shoes tied to the outside of your bag but it's so worth it !! i would much rather spend the money on the actual destination and not on the trip there

[@mjewrites]

I love the way you connect the dots in your essays and this video is your greatest example by far!

[@sholaf5655]

Those TikTok travel bags that went viral like 1-2 years ago are my biggest travel hack!!! At the time it felt like a fad but every time I’ve flown I’ve fit all my stuff for a week-long trip inside!! 10/10 recommend

[@lilianacorbo]

so proud to be one of your darling mosquitos haha seriously, i love your videos! the extensive research, the connections that you make i mean i never would´ve pair these things together!! also the details, i LOVED the title cards, the outfit, everything.

[@strawberrylime33]

You may never see this, but I love your videos!! Can you do a video analyzing the outfits on the TV show Revenge or the Mary-Kate and Ashley style of the early 2000s? Nobody ever talk about it!

[@itisadessertwine]

another topic that i’ve never really thought about before but i love to hear you talk about

[@anothrsara]

I love your content and the incredible amount of research and effort you make, but can I just stay your skin looks distractingly amazing in this vid... you are glowing!

[@eunhinged]

Your docs are fantastic and entertaining (new comer here). Brought back memories of my 1st flight Portland, OR to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. My teenage sister and myself painted our NAILS on the flight -so excited to get to the beach!

[@catbeefs7703]

you look so gorgeously Red Velvet Cosmic era in this video, its the outfit i love it x

[@nalalog]

these are literally the three topics im hyperfixating on. im SUPERRR glad u made a vid on these!

[@blessinga9360]

Let’s not forget that you can be a random nobody going about your business and somehow end up in someone’s viral video. Always have to look good lol

[@Luhbrudda]

The queen of core education back with another hit for your head tops

[@kyleanuar9090]

I fix bags and I suggest buying older branded bags and accessories pre 2020 as after that period the quality is not worth the price.

[@CrisOnTheInternet]

I have no idea of the topics you do in your videos, to me that's the great thing, I get to learn through your eyes and experience.

[@SFae-dd6vp]

Thanks for the incredibly entertaining vid, Mina. I love how you put in obscure facts like the von Bismarck photo- I had no idea and found it incredibly funny.

[@Maggiemaggiemagg]

The Jonah hill coffee photo is my favourite picture on the internet lmao

[@muireannmc1056]

I love that every time the GAA shorts are mentioned Irish women (me included) run to comments to talk about how they're what every single man wears in Ireland. Its so surreal to see the most basic Irish staple make it high fashion.