You touched on one of my main concerns when it came to fashion alternatives... the replacement of organic and biodegradable products with plastic. Always found it strage that either the animal pays now or the planet pays later 😑
@irenadomachowska64976 жыл бұрын
Amii L I also find it strange and it’s not like the animals are NOT paying for it - the plastic particles are often eaten by fish or birds who then die a really slow and painful death!
@amethyst_travelbug4686 жыл бұрын
Irena Domachowska Agreed!
@masha73776 жыл бұрын
I also find it weird how many people seem to care more about animals than humans. I mean, I know more people who are vegetarian or vegan for the animals' sake and wouldn't by leather, fur etc. but they participate willingly in the fast-fashion industry.
@partyyyprincess6 жыл бұрын
Amii L but with animal agriculture, the planet also pays now. it's a no win situation, as animal agriculture is one of the leading causes of climate change. So, using "organic" material, aka animal skin, won't do any good for the planet either. Mushroom leather for the win!
@WouldntULikeToKnow.6 жыл бұрын
Marie Bach, I couldn't agree with you more. I've also noticed that beauty gurus on KZbin dote on their pets but use products that are tested on animals. How does that make sense?
@ketkim88216 жыл бұрын
This is the most comprehensive vegan fashion video I've ever seen. Thank you so much for it!!
@barbararperkins13796 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. As a long-time vegan, these issues are quite important to me and to the planet. I'm thankful for the greater awareness I've seen in society about the treatment of animals and the people who produce fashion. I truly appreciate your calling this issue to the attention of your followers. Bravo, Justin!!
@antarktiida6 жыл бұрын
thanks for making this video! since going vegan, the material and its sustainability is something I always consider when shopping for clothing/shoes.
@vegansauce6856 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate this video. While eating vegan food is certainly better for the planet, it's not that as easy of a conclusion with vegan clothing. I'm glad you brought up animal cruelty, human cruelty, and environmental sustainability, as they are all important issues worth addressing in any industry.
@arenl.s.61194 жыл бұрын
Hey Vsauce, Michael here.
@veseyexclusive3 жыл бұрын
Yes! So true 🌿💚🌟
@ellen30936 жыл бұрын
I eat a vegan diet but I did not completely cut out animal products from my life, mostly for this reason. I don’t want to pay for human exploitation and making environmental damage, my approach will always be to buy good quality and timeless designs and consume very little. It is also really difficult to find vegan quality & really warm winter clothes, which I need to survive where I live. I really liked your approach in this video, informative, pragmatic and thoughtful. Thanks!
@Pomagranite1676 жыл бұрын
I completely agree with you. I don't follow a vegan diet, but I am making strides to consume less meat and when I do, find ethically sourced meat and animal byproducts when I have the money to do so. And the same with clothing. I would rather buy one pair of long lasting breathable leather boots made under ethical production and take care of them rather than have poorly made stinky, ill fitting, foot hurting shoes that ends up being giving up in a year and going in the trash and creating pollution for a long long time. Buying second hand seems to be the best decision for me. Sometimes finding middle ground is so hard.
@tamcon726 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this Justine; it is a constant--and I mean CONSTANT--concern for me as a vegan who is also worried about the planet's health and the safety of human manufacturing workers. I have a fantasy that there's a global syndicate of researchers working on innovations in vegan fashion alternatives, similar to the one that is working on innovations in vegan food technology : )
@starmz1236 жыл бұрын
Thank you SO much for this! As an environmental vegan, I struggle with considering plastic as the better option. The industry is constantly innovating and as consumers we need to be on the ball and conscious of ethical alternatives xx
@centroculturallacupula82916 жыл бұрын
As usual, important information, coherently presented. I am not vegan but I’m trying to be more conscious about my actions and you are helping and inspiring. Merci Justine, et bravo.
@swisslions6 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your support of ethical fashion and considering the workers as well as the material. Thank you.
@Dan_Chiron6 жыл бұрын
I always found odd that vegan option for sustainable consuming was wearing non biodegradable materials, thank you for presenting much more eco-friendly alternatives.
@musicbox24666 жыл бұрын
Dan GD veganism is corporate propaganda
@musicbox24666 жыл бұрын
gisforgary there are other countries besides your own, you know. or do you? the corporations may own your country, but they still do not own mine.
@mandiraexotic6 жыл бұрын
Also, leather production create byproducts and dyes which completely destroy the environment. Agra is a prime example of it, so it's not just plastic which is harmful for the environment. Plus, raising animals for their skins/consumption in itself leaves a huge carbon footprint. So all in all, leather production is a worse offender for the environment and anyone who cares about the environment should downright reject leather as a lifestyle choice.
@Dan_Chiron6 жыл бұрын
Mandira Popat That's exactly why I disagree with veganism (not vegetarianism): they are way quick and entitled to dictate what we all should and should't do from a self inputed moral superiority. What about plastic industry byproducts/carbon footprint? I think what we definetly must reevaluate as species is our production/consumption cicle.
@asdabir6 жыл бұрын
Dan GD just FYI, leather is not very eco friendly either. The production is very polluting and renders it not very easily biodegradable. Hence the durability.
@CS-nw9si6 жыл бұрын
I have been vegan for over 2 and a half years and I still wear non-vegan clothing because I buy it secondhand and it's sustainable (never used fur, though). However, when I'm shopping for new clothing I will not buy anything with animal products.
@jessicagonzalez-rk5qc6 жыл бұрын
I completely agree with you and I do the same.
@dragonscorpio28646 жыл бұрын
🌟❤️Thank you for this video!❤️🌟I'm Vegan now 40+ years. Lots of great information here. Tencil/Modal is my favorite!!!
@bookclubchd95886 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing! This one is so informative and there were so many of those fabrics that i have never heard of. Pineapple and mushroom leather are genius and sustainable too. Love it!
@randigerber19266 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Justine, for another thoughtful video. I have been contemplating these issues for at least four decades, trying to live responsibly. I was struck by your exclusion of COTTON. IMO cotton feels the best, and usually lasts the best. I know that how it is grown and processed is problematic, but feel that these issues could (and should) be addressed. As a young child in the 1960's, most of my clothes were made of cotton. (And were most likely sewn in the U. S. by garment union workers, as well.) In my experience cotton garments have been increasingly difficult to find here in the States, for at least the past 30 years. When my children were babies I had to shop at a boutique to obtain cotton clothing for them (frequently imported from Europe), or sew them myself. I was so glad when Baby Gap and Hanna Andresson came on the scene! And now I'be noticed more cotton clothing for babies at Target. Unfortunately humans are generally greedy and petty, so the results of their actions don't matter to them. 😔 Which is why the earth is in trouble. I appreciate your using your platform and voice to bring these issues into the open. Best regards!
@OfficerMimi6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for letting the consumer decide! I have a hard time listening to most vegan promotional videos, as they come off quite judgmental. I am not vegan, but I do care very much about the ethical treatment of animals and people in production. So thank you for bringing awareness of these issues in the fashion industry. It’s changing the way I shop, and helps me understand alternatives for the choices I make.
@justineleconte6 жыл бұрын
It is a sensitive topic but I think that talking about it helps make it more "information-driven" and less emtional. Thanks for your comment!
@NoorAlShihaby6 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, so many things to think about. Even though the materials might not hurt animals, they might not be sustainable, and they might not be assembled ethically. I never thought of these things. Very eye-opening!
@macystravel48686 жыл бұрын
That's why i don't know where to buy anymore. What is the better thing to do? I have no answers. Everything seems so bad for nature. What is that i can wear and is sustainable, vegan, enough paid, that will last for a long period... ?
@jeanne_guitton6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! It's so crucial to get this information out there to the consumers, most of whom probably don't really want to hurt animals, pollute the planet or have slaves work for them. I also think it's very important to make clear that while the non-vegan options are certainly bad for animals, not all vegan options are animal-friendly. Plastic pollution (from production and waste) is a mass killer of organisms animal and vegetal. It destroys natural habitats on a shocking scale. Animals die slow and agonizing deaths because of plastic pollution in our oceans. So buying plastic may be vegan, but is really not animal-friendly. I also like your closing remark on fast fashion. It really cannot be said enough!
@musicbox24666 жыл бұрын
uclmu2008 algae farms are killing all life on earth at a pace we will never recover from, whereas the meat industry is killing animals that aren't a part of any wild ecosystem. go figure.
@ginaaccumanno88486 жыл бұрын
I'm not a vegan but this video is very interesting. Well done!
@istrala6 жыл бұрын
I avoided watching this video for months. The facial expression you have in the thumbnail made me think you would speak against vegan values. I should have known better, because you have always presented very classy and professional work. Thank you for providing such helpful advice about alternatives and for making sure we also consider human rights and environmental responsibility!
@galinam10816 жыл бұрын
Justine, thank you for bringing this thought provoking subject to light. I try to stay away from all animal-harming practices. I think people should check out some videos on the leather production process. Unfortunately, most of the time the footage is so cruel and heartbreaking that most people rather stay ignorant. I wanted to add one more fact about leather production - that humans are badly harmed in leather production as well as animals. Leather is often produced in very poor regions, where workers are submerged waste-high in chemicals. They are often paid very little and usually develop terminal health conditions. This is something, of course, no fashion brand talks about...Just another thing to consider when choosing leather over other materials.
@sbrichcreek6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for bringing light to these subjects: ethics involving animals & human exploitation and environmental impact of industry! It is so important! Thank you!
@tinamvin53596 жыл бұрын
Thank you for explaining faux fur! It’s sometimes difficult to determine!
@marylynmiller50436 жыл бұрын
Just love you to the moon! I never think your videos are too long btw. Always wish they were longer! I learn so much from you that i can talk to my fashion student daughter about. You are articulate, on point, clear and seemingly kind about everything. You are my favorite you tube channel! This is my second only comment and the first was to you as well fyi. Thank you for all you do Justine!💞
@MsMegLily6 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you brought a video out on this topic. Many of the reasons cited above are why, dispite eating a vegan diet, I don't stick to entirely vegan clothing and shoes. I bought a very good quality pair of black leather shoes for professional stiuations about 12 years ago, whilst I have had to get them re-soled I would have had to buy aproximately 24 pairs of pleather shoes in the same timeframe. That would be far more landfill than I would be comfortable with. I also prefer to buy leather or wool second hand so that I can avoid supporting the industry if at all possible. A really informative video, thanks!
@ufosrus6 жыл бұрын
You are the most concienscious fashion advisor in KZbin. Je vous remerci!
@mscrystalmendez6 жыл бұрын
Justine, your channel is fantastic, friend. After listening to your videos for a few months now, mostly before bed, my fiancé listens to you as well and tonight he said “that girl always sounds like she knows what she’s talking about”-then I went on a rant about how much I love you and your videos. You share fashion in a way that seems true-you point out what’s truly important and have very little to do with the vanity-aspect so many try to sell today. I appreciate your work. I wish you well on your journey! Blessings!
@LivLaugh6 жыл бұрын
I have been a vegan for years, but I kept all my leather shoes, as I didn't want to buy pleather as I heard it was extremely bad for the environment and is not biodegradable (also bad for your feet!) I thought it was a lesser evil than purchasing manmade monstrosities that just further the problem. I had no idea there were so many biodegradable, sustainable and cruelty-free options! After a quick google search there is a man in a nearby town that makes cork shoes and other accessories! thank you!!
@mariav.53686 жыл бұрын
Thank you for talking about this topic Justine :) 100% of my wardrobe is vegan and I love it. I tend to buy more natural materials (i.e. cork and pineapple leather), though I do own some made of plastic. While I agree it's not the most environmentally friendly choice, in my opinion it is not even close to how environmentally destructive the animal industry is (grain/water consumption for the animals, deforestation to create farm space, species extinction from deforestation, incredible amount of pollution caused by the farms, ocean dead zones created by the pollution, etc.). So I'll be sticking to my vegan materials, and of course clothing companies that I know treat their workers ethically as well
@claymountain13006 жыл бұрын
Love that you are bringing awareness to this subject! The fashion industry is one of the most polluting in the world. I always advice on buying second hand: it is affordable, fun, and the most sustainable way of shopping because you are not creating a new demand for clothes.
@lllovesalll6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for researching and offering a clearer picture, Justine! I get paralyzed while shopping because of this. I like to buy things that last a long time, to avoid going shopping! I like vintage leather and wool. One note on vegan leather: on every vegan purse I've had, the straps or handles crumble after about a year of regular use (I end up replacing the straps with leather ones, but I can look for hemp or other strong alternatives in the future!). Thank you for helping educate us all and helping to protect our planet! 🌏
@silviaesilvia6 жыл бұрын
We don't want animals to be killed or exploited for human use (food, fashion, etc..). This is my goal as vegan and my priority. The alternatives you talk about are extremely interesting. The concern related to plastic is big but while we wait for a good solution, I still prefer not to have animals killed in the meantime. Said that, I strongly believe in 'doing the best you can': I'm happy when my omnivore friends tell me they have reduced just red meat consumption for example. Anything is a good step forward. We need to focus on better alternatives, definitely, but in the meantime, let's not sacrifice innocent animals. This is my point of view anyway. Hope it's clear. And thank you for discussing this delicate topic without prejudice 😊
@eizhowa6 жыл бұрын
+silviiasilvia Animals are being killed by plastic every day. That is my concern :/
@silviaesilvia6 жыл бұрын
eizhowa you mean in the oceans? You're right unfortunately...but then I think our focus should be on better waste management or cleaning process. Anything really but killing animals. In my opinion, the real problem is that governments do not invest enough money (if any) as solutions exist but they are not applied or still way too expensive...
@eizhowa6 жыл бұрын
+silviaesilvia Yes, the ocean. And seaguls, who will consume anything they find in the ocean. I would love it if all governments took charge, banned (or taxed greatly) unneccesary plastic (like toothpaste with plastic microbeads. Why do they even exist), etc etc. I can't really imagine that happening in the next 40-50 years though, and in many countries I can't imagine it happening in an even longer time (like develloping countries & the US). The enviromental party in my country only has about a 3-4% support, and we are pretty progressive. The ocean will probably look very different by the time the world get around to doing something...
@silviaesilvia6 жыл бұрын
eizhowa I really get your concern. We need to keep speaking up. Things are moving faster than before. I remember in Italy in the 80s and 90s veganism was perceived as an eccentric lifestyle with no knowledge of its reasons whatsoever. Now Italy is full of vegans and vegan restaurant. Information now travels fast and yes, governments still don't care but we have to keep pushing as I do believe 'people have the power'. I want to believe also that once we develop good sustainable cruelty-free alternatives, it will be easy to implement then in underdevelopped countries. The world is changing and this discussion is a proof of that. Let's be part of this change! In any way we can 😊 (jesus, I sound like a politician now!!! 😅)
@musicbox24666 жыл бұрын
silviaesilvia your way is completely unethical and way worse than the meat industry's one. raising a cow to kill it has little to no impact on the world's ecosystems life, hence the nature remains unhrmed. Pumping garbage into the ocean kills all ocean animals and all life on Earth as a consequence, although there is nbo throat cutting. Vegan substitute nutrients food production, mainly algae farms, is corporate and designed to destroy water, air and the ocean, which cleanses the planet, cools it, gives oxygen and allows seasons favourable for food production. There is no time to find an alternative, our children will buy air and have water cuts because a dead cow that is not a part of a wild nature's ecosystem is more important than all life. I seriously think all vegans should have their IQs measured to prove they should not be allowed to vote, because the lack of logic in you guys is deadly.
@Frenchforaday6 жыл бұрын
Hello Justine! As always I preferred to watch your video with my afternoon coffee. Thank you for this informative, thorough and perfectly edited video. I really appreciate the effort that you put in your videos because each video that you publish is useful and interesting and makes me want to see more. Your content is always original, and I always learn something new from your videos. (This one in particular was very important for me) And last but not least, thank you for not being one of the many bla bla channels. I truly admire your work, passion and professionalism. Have a wonderful Sunday!
@margaritaeklund43116 жыл бұрын
Just read an article yesterday written by a Finnish environmental scientist. According to the her one third of the plastic pollution in our oceans comes from washing clothes made from synthetic fibers. One solution she mentioned was adding filters to the washing machines but we could really just move on from all the useless plastic in the textiles. There are so many options. Even cotton fleece exists so we can produce plant based warm clothing. Also I’m exited for eco leather (made from plant fibers). Change might be slow but we can make it happen!
@Celiaa6666 жыл бұрын
This video is even better than I expected. I'm super excited for the natural alternatives for leather you mentioned, but I live in Spain, studied fashion and never learnt about those :( The first thing that came to my mind before clicking on this video was "often pleather shoes are tagged 'vegan' to make people think they're ethical but they're just made of shitty quality material and expensive at the same time". It's SO HARD to find good quality pleather shoes...
@rosie3416 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video Justine. As someone who both loves animals and the environment this has always been something I’ve struggled to balance. I appreciate how you discussed this sharing multiple points of view and different options available. I look forward to a time when fashion is both cruelty free and environmentally friendly!
@YamIa3gypsy6 жыл бұрын
I shared this one. A lot of great information that we don't often think about. Thank you Justine, you ROCK!
@vivianataiana33726 жыл бұрын
as a fashion designer, i love you and all your knowledge
@me757026 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Justine. Very informative. Was wondering especially about wool as knitting is a hobby of mine. Definitely need to rethink the wool issue. 👍♥️
@megangallagher21876 жыл бұрын
Wonderfully informative video! I have been meaning to purchase new boots and this inspired me to look into vegan leather options.
@denissaarsova59966 жыл бұрын
Hi, Justine! I'm so glad that you made this video. I know it's quite difficult to discuss this topic, so I'm very thankful that you explained it in a very kind and deep way, bringing consciousness among all of us. I really appreciate your work and I'm following your progress with interest and respect :)
@mirelaavdic86586 жыл бұрын
I just love those videos. There is always something new to learn. Thank you!
@elizabethlacey62306 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU JUSTINE!! education about veganism is always needed! your non-judgmental attitude towards both sides was incredible, pure information. love your videos.
@rottfllacc6 жыл бұрын
Very, very, VERY INTERESTING! Wow!!! Great value in this video, everyone should watch it!!! Please do more on the same subject to go deeper on the question. Thanks Justine, well done ;)
@lok64056 жыл бұрын
Like like like ! I knew most of it already but still LOVE the fact that you made such an informative video about vegan fashion. Merci Justine.
@naomilowe71145 жыл бұрын
This is a fantastic video! While I am already a conscientious buyer, there was more in the video to give me food for thought. Thank you! Good job!!!
@annmarie7576 жыл бұрын
Thank you, thank you! This was something I requested, and it appears many viewers requested too! This is great information!
@xiovandijk9336 жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much for addressing this dear Justin, you are the best! As a sustainable Vegan minimalist I do struggle and have made a lot of changes towards better options as the years go by , researching & educating myself : this is an extremely clear explanatory video, great job. P.S. I love linnen & bamboo :D
@jessfromruawai6 жыл бұрын
Hi Justine! Great video, as usual! Just wondering, can you do more videos about you? Being French? Growing up in France? What you eat/do in a day? Q&A? You are an inspiration, keep it up!
@enarose70626 жыл бұрын
I like your videos before watching lol. Fantastic content and so beautifully explained, as always. Plus I love the sound of your voice! Thanks for another great video :)
@LMuse96 жыл бұрын
Another excellent video, Justine. Your content is informative and clear, and I love your style.
@TheBurrowByTheCreek5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video Justine! We’ve been vegan 🌱 for 1.5yrs now and still going strong....but needed more info on vegan fashion. Our turning point was when we saw a documentary called: “what the health.” Love to see more of your videos on the topic.
@Hilu8D6 жыл бұрын
I have one dress made of tencel. It was quite expensive, but it's very soft and durable. Not to mention ethical and sustainable. Totally worth it! :)
@hanahanusova91436 жыл бұрын
I love this video ❤️ I became aware of ethical fashion just a few weeks ago and I researched so much about it. I even decided make my own clothes again after 10 years of being fast fashion consumer. I used to be a tailor but left the industry because it was difficult to compete with clothes made in China. My costumers didn’t want to pay lots of money to get something made and for me it wasn’t worth it financially. Now I’ll just make clothes for myself ✂️ Pls make more videos about ethical fashion. It’s the way to go 🙂 xx
@bobmag50586 жыл бұрын
You're gem Justine! Please do a video on creative person down moods. How to uplift when feeling down in creative work.
@treespeak28486 жыл бұрын
Well-educated and fair video. Another gem. I especially liked your discussions about how to shop both vegan and sustainable. Often I see veganism dismissed as an environmentally savvy option because people wrongly assume the only alternative is plastic.
@mahtiel6 жыл бұрын
Justine, thank you for handling such sensitive topic with grace and straight-forward pragmatism. Although I am not vegan (yet), this is extremely important to me for enviromental reasons. It all helps, because I have only begun questioning my choices and habits in fashion, trying to make better and more ethical decisions with every future purchase.
@busybeeme1006 жыл бұрын
Thank you Justine. Always thought provoking and informative. I love your channel.
@GLASgirl056 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for making this video! So helpful! I already loved your thoughts on fast fashion and now on ethical and sustainable fashion. I had no idea there were so many alternatives. I already shop for ethical fashion, but never thought about it’s sustainability. Very inspirational!
@annebronn45926 жыл бұрын
Very articulate, as usual. Great content. Always something to learn.
@ranebhakti3726 жыл бұрын
Just want to thank you for the videos. They are very informative. You provide very structured views and info which is very difficult to come across. Keep up the good work!
@bethvye60656 жыл бұрын
thank you for this video, as a very strict vegan i think its important to tell people what goes on as not all people are aware.I must say , i think your hair is really lovely, mine is mid back length i would love to get it long again, my hair was as long as yours when i was young, my advice ,i woould not cut it as it doesnt grow back as good or as long .
@ellalock46796 жыл бұрын
Your videos are incredible. Please make more videos in this subject with more details. I can't get enough. ❤️
@traceynguyen66556 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video as always. I think you did a fantastic job presenting the pros and cons of each option - very well rounded points.
@foxtanii90566 жыл бұрын
It's one of my very favourite videos ever you have made so far! I already know all the information you have provided, but it's not because you haven't done a great job.... I'm just really interested in this topic and digged deep into animal rights and ethical living since my early teens. Thx for doing a video on this. I think it's super super useful
@lilith_336 жыл бұрын
Amazing video, Justine (this goes directly to favorites)!! thank you so much for this information, truly! Also i want to point out the importance and the power that the consumer have. For example, if you love an especific brand of shoes (or clothes), but they only use leather, e-mail them telling that you are interested in vegan leather shoes, and that itis a pity that unless they change that, you are not going to buy anything from them.
@ellieisbusy6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! I've been wanting to sew a down-type jacket for myself but didn't want to use real feathers for ethical reasons... now I know which alternatives I have for the filling :)
@monicarocca5146 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video! It's great that someone brings up this theme. If I could give more than one like I would do that! Your contents are always quality
@elizabethlockhart5326 жыл бұрын
Hi Justine 😊, this video made me think of an article about the differences of plant-based fashion and vegan fashion: "Lucky for us, designers are slowly moving away from mimicking the beauty of nature’s plants to actually embracing them by making them an organic part of the fashion process. In the sustainable fashion world, plant based fabrics are slowly differentiating themselves from vegan ones by taking natural to the next level: while plant based is vegan friendly, the same can’t always be said the other way around. Vegan fashion still makes use of a whole hell of artificial fabrics including plastic in various forms, such as nasty PVC, acrylic and PU. Our skin is our body’s largest surface area for absorption, yet we carelessly cover it in chemically saturated fabrics, treated the toxic route for sheer reluctance to invest in some R&D that could uncover and harvest the environment’s naturally innovative properties - ie. working with the planet we live on as opposed to stripping it for parts that are worth way less in isolation than they are when they are taken as a whole." The whole article is here: eluxemagazine.com/fashion/plant-based-fashion/
@christinat.71716 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up :). Never heard of some of those materials. Enjoyed another of your videos. Have a great week.
@43110s6 жыл бұрын
Great video! Great topic and information! Thank you so much, Justine, for making this very important video. I have for years tried to buy only eco, environment friendly, animal friendly and fair trade clothes. Sometimes I bought cheap clothes from H&M and Zara (mostly their so called eco, sustainable clothes) because I could not afford expenisve brands. Now I boycott H&M and Zara is not available here I live. I will from now on only buy second hand, and only eco, animal and environment friendly clothes. But I will not buy new clothes before the ones I already have are worn out! To not purchase anything new is the most environment, animal and human friendly act of all! I have actually a lot of items. I only need to loose weight so that I can fit into them again! : ) ^..^
@Thedoomcookieness6 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your work to educate others about the fashion industry. You have helped me to think more when I’m buying clothes and accessories whether they are ethically and sustainably produced. It helps to have videos like this that I can learn from to help me continue to make better choices. Thank you.
@tati38616 жыл бұрын
Yesss I'm so glad you made a video on this topic ❤️ Love you!
@cristinaborges9996 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I really needed this information. Have a nice weekend!
@kwethsipa27766 жыл бұрын
Great video! I love your channel because I always learn new things. Videos are always very well structured and very informative! Please keep it!
@GreyChemical6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for bringing up these issues! They're incredibly important for various reasons (animal welfare, human rights, sustainability and ecology, to name a few), so a growing creator such as yourself addressing them is a good way to show that by being vegan you don't really need to give up on things, but rather adapt. ❤
@adrianagalli75046 жыл бұрын
Fed up of not ethical fashion and food. Feathers! Ever seen geese after the treatment? The same for foie gras. Great video, Justine!
@hannafoy6 жыл бұрын
awesomely presented, as always! thank you for the in depth view point :)
@AniMerci6 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, Justine. However, wool production is not humane. Particularly Australian wool, where sheep breeders, sheerers actually cut away pieces of the sheep’s skin with no anesthetic in a bloody process called mulesing. So consumer education is key. In recent years, the most horrific offender to me has been Canada Goose who right up front, advise you they don’t care about the animals. “We understand and respect that some people think animal products should never be used in any consumer products, however we do not share that view.” Canada Goose endorses the trapping and killing of coyotes for trim. Down feathers require the practice called live-plucking. That's when feathers and the undercoating of geese and ducks are pulled off their skin while the waterfowl are still alive. ... Geese huddle together after their feathers are ripped out. As you mention, technology is now producing sustainable options at all price points. As temporary residents of planet Earth, we should be committed not only to environmentally sustainable but cruelty-free materials. Because animals are residents along with us and we can peacefully co-exist.
@m3lisha6 жыл бұрын
Ani Merci excellently put and absolutely correct!
@tomjones21576 жыл бұрын
Ani Merci its merino wool in Australia not all sheep that practice mulesing. Its difficult, if they don't do it alot of sheep can die a slow painful death fair worse than the mulesing. If farmers had to wash all the sheeps butts everyday to prevent flystrike then merino wool would cost exponentially more. Consumers want the cheapest stuff so ethical choices are not always easy for businesses who need to please shareholders (often old people relying on this money for their retirement fund). I worry about all the plastic in the environment, not many people want to wear biodegradable plant fibre as an earth friendly alternative to animal sources. I wish it was easy to know what to do, currently I buy 2nd hand clothes and wear them into holes to make the least impact.
@Nadyamantra6 жыл бұрын
In fact Canada Goose farm the coyotees to then kill them for their fur. Farming an animal that is not all that dissimilar from dogs and wolves which are social, pack, family oriented animals is just incredibly wrong. All for the trim on a coat. Senseless cruelty. The feathers and down compound the cruel creation that is the Canada Goose jacket and thankfully we are seeing that as more consumers become educated that company's existence will soon be over.
@mademoisellesachaaa6 жыл бұрын
Most sheep are grateful to be shorn, they don't have the luxury of 'shedding' their coat and the density of the wool makes it difficult for them in warmer months. A professional sheerer can sheer a sheep in a short period of time without injuring the sheep, and most are extremely happy to be free of their heavy coat. Most who farm sheep actually schedule sheering to coincide with the times of year where there are less bugs, so they can use their wool to protect them against bugs and then be shorn so they don't overheat in the summer weather. While there are always people who practice inhumane treatment of animals, there are also a lot of people who are conscious of animals and their comfort. So is wool inhumane? It can be, but it also can be a humane and helpful process for the animals.
@musicbox24666 жыл бұрын
Ani Merci cruelty free is far less important than sustainable eco-friendly way. A single dead animal that is not a part of a wild ecosystem suffering is not nearly as important to you as dead wild animals, whose death have planet destruction and more death as a consequence. Veangs are dumb hypocrites. wool is perfect.it can be used for building, clothing, it can be recycled, it doesn't cause allergies, it has self-cleaning properties if you keep it right, it cools you during the summer and warms you during the winter. Wool is humane because we need to keep sheep alive by preventing their overheating. The solution is not abandoning sheep to overheating, it is taking care of their wool gently. I love sheep. They are the civilisation's best friend and my fav farm animals.
@moonraccoonkatyafedotova22776 жыл бұрын
Very interesting topic. Thank you for this video, Justine! You always give so many interesting information and it changed my view at fashion. I realized how much I do not know.
@Nang-kaa6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for all those information Justine! Also, it would be so much better if there were pictures (as examples) for all the fabrics you mentioned! ☺
@mariamehnum85556 жыл бұрын
Every time I get a bit more educated by your less than 10mins videos!!! God bless you and thumbs up :D
@tori_chiken6 жыл бұрын
May I just say I love your videos and your content, and your videos are so helpful and tackle topics that are very essential. You are one of my favourite channels on KZbin and you bring me such joy whenever I see you upload new videos, and whenever I watch your videos I feel happy especially when you’re smiling ☺️ I wish you a great day today and everyday 🌸
@pseudohase6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. What an important and helpful video. Food for thoughts at its best!
@morgane12216 жыл бұрын
Thank you for bringing this subject in your channel, it is helpful for me as a vegan. I took notes 😉 Have a nice day !
@justineleconte6 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it useful ☀️🤗
@KatieM7866 жыл бұрын
Thank you Justine, I LOVE your informative videos on these subjects! These are my favourite kinds of videos on your channel together with how to find a good fit on clothes. 😊👍
@lisam-q26966 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Justine. I have been vegan for a year this April and it has spilled into all aspects of my life. I try very hard to buy with intention, but it is a fact that so many of my pleather garments (purses, belts etc.) just do not hold up as well as my leather items (I am fairy careful with them even)- some which are over 20 yrs old and for sentimental reasons I continue to wear and would never give away. Also, I don't consider myself exceptionally fashionable, but I do not feel connected the style of vegan clothing that is, at the moment, being offered. Hope with time this will change- I do have well loved vegan Dr. Martens and clothing items that certainly are vegan, but they are pricier and often hard to come by. I realize this is not the case for all; only my own story. It is my hope this will only improve. One way which I feel will help to combat this is to consider 2nd hand. There are many wonderful sites that are catering to this such as "Thread up" if you are a die hard online shopper for instance. Also, I have a "crew" of individuals who know to ask me/I ask them if they want to swap items when we tire of them vs. throwing away, randomly purchasing new etc. Another option is simply learning to live with less. I certainly am not a full on minimalist- more power to you if you are- but I do not jump to buy as I had in my earlier years. I try and think more thoughtfully about what I need and then, when I actually find an item, I do not feel poorly purchasing things. Being vegan is important to me, but I want to practice being more sustainable and ensuring those who work hard to create wonderful things for us are treated as respectfully as possible. Thank you for this topic and continuing to bring us thought provoking ideas with your weekly content to a wide variety of audiences. All the best, Lisa
@sydshome6 жыл бұрын
I love this more intersectional approach to sustainability, looking at animals, people, and planet and how certain alternatives can definitely do a lot more harm to our environment and fellow humans. I would LOVE to see more videos like these! I’m trying to do my part by only buying second hand clothes (with the exception of underwear and socks- but trying to source organic cotton so they can be composted). I’m also trying to ditch plastic and plastic products as much as possible. For me, videos like this are really inspiring and help me to be critical of my purchases and actions. Thank you!!
@dutchpainter46146 жыл бұрын
Super Justine! I was waiting till you did a video on this subject, close to my heart. Great research. Just one comment: down is actually a cruel industry, many factories in european east bloc countries. But so glad you mentioned Thinsulate and Primaloft!
@Dillidee6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm trying to move towards cruelty free purchasing. This video was very helpful.
@slima906 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your informative video. People need to be aware of this. PS: The color of your top is so lovely on you. ♡
@alistacramen97996 жыл бұрын
Your videos are perfect to end the day. Calming, informative, and enjoyable! Super happy I found your channel. I just watched a video of yours from a year ago and you had 78K subscribers then. I think you grew so much because all your videos are full of quality information and you are just so adorable. Is that odd to say? Oh well. haha Thank you so much Justine
@c.j.harden4795 жыл бұрын
Thank you - Thank you - Thank you - so, so, so, so, so much!!! I am so late coming to this video, but it is very appreciated. I try to live an ethical vegan lifestyle, and this information is much appreciated.
@thegreenyoga34306 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy about this video! I decide for leather product buy only secondhand
@dsarah606 жыл бұрын
But is leather really more environmentally friendly than pleather? It probably depends on how the leather was made because leather is often made with toxic substances like chrome in developing countries.
@phantomkate66 жыл бұрын
Sarah D Yes, it does depend and a lot of people here are missing that point!
@mademoisellesachaaa6 жыл бұрын
Vegetable tanning is a method that's considered far more environmentally friendly, which is why the term has been popping up more in advertising campaigns for leather goods. It's definitely the best choice from an environmental standpoint if you're looking for leather goods.
@saammmy76 жыл бұрын
It's possible to make leather with less toxic chemicals. Leather is often more durable than pleather, scratches in leather can be fixed with shoe polish whereas the polyurethane layer of (cheap) pleather simply starts to fall off after a few years. So I'd say if you plan to take care of your item and keep it for 10+ years leather wins out.
@amyjelacic9094 жыл бұрын
This is a very important point. Tanning has an enormous environmental impact - even though the end result is a good quality biodegradable animal leather product, the process of producing it does great and immediate harm. People wanting to use leathergoods who also care about reducing environmental damage should look to secondhand items, learn to care for their existing products to improve longevity, and reduce consumption of new items.
@LexiePersonForever6 жыл бұрын
since being vegan, i've just ended up buying second hand a lot. so if i buy something that isn't vegan, it's not supporting the industries, and there's some great deals! i found two fully cashmere sweaters there this last winter. amazing place.
@olgacmd6 жыл бұрын
I have a leather purse bought for my granny as a present for my mom, and I still use it, it possibly has more than 50 years, and is still in good shape, I had to replace the lining but is perfect. I really do think we have to be more aware of what we are buying. The green/vegan label is not always the more sustainable thing. How much water is needed to make a cotton t-shirt? How many acres of forest are being devastated in order to plant soy or cotton or linen? How many ecosystems are being sacked to get people an "ecofriendly" thing? I know a lot of vegan people that are very, extremely worried about the steak I'm eating but buy clothes at Zara...every season, new things... common sense seems to have died some years ago.
@TailsMPrower6 жыл бұрын
So very true. One day people will come to the realisation that veganism is a trendy way to say you are better than others, because you care about animals. Humans are animals too. Care about humans and the planet with action, not virtue. Use animal products responsibly and take the time to learn how to maintain leather goods. It's the harder option, which takes time and care.
@amandahhh65216 жыл бұрын
i am not sure you are aware of how much water is used to raise cattle to create leather, wool etc first land is needed for the cattle and then land is needed grow crops to feed the cattle while we could just use the land to grow plants for ourselves
@amandahhh65216 жыл бұрын
+Pink Pepper how is sticking to the status quo - doing what literally everyone else is doing using leather the harder option?
@TailsMPrower6 жыл бұрын
Amanda hhh Learn how algea production and plastics affect the earth, then come back. Also check how long vegan leather items last in your wardrobe.
@TailsMPrower6 жыл бұрын
Amanda hhh At least it doesn't pollute the water like the production of plastics and algea. Whales have feelings too.
@bakingwithpetitepistache2 жыл бұрын
The Louis Lucano brand makes designer bags from apple leather in Italy and the structure looks original like real leather, they also look very high quality. My sister bought one and is thrilled!
@Meksinkler6 жыл бұрын
I really needed this! :) Thank you for clarifying where the industry confuses us! :)
@judiewoodward87866 жыл бұрын
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