watch this before shopping any more trends

another hidden issue in fashion... fast fashion's graveyards and how ppl use resale to perpetuate overconsumption 👀
didn't even get to discuss IRL thrift stores but it's much the same issue, my local charity stores have been inundated with Shein, Zara etc and the overall quality has gone to pieces!
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[@camillem103]

Okay a bit unrelated but something that drives me CRAZY is when on vinted people tag their listings as “vintage” but then when I look at the tag in the photo it’s Urban Outfitters or Zara etc. VINTAGE MEANS SOMETHING WORDS HAVE MEANING OMG

[@katierobinson]

ugh yes!!!!! it made me laugh the first time i saw "vintage topshop" and it was for something from 2010 like... you just mean old not vintage 😭

[@lisalis5877]

Omg this drives me crazy too! It also annoys me when they don’t show the tag on a "vintage" item. Or when they cut off the tag, say it’s vintage and find exact same item form someone else and it’s actually from shein.

[@Cantseemuch]

I’m not sure if it fits the bill, but sometimes I feel that fast fashion and resell platforms are forming kind of a symbiosis. So in the beginning people bought it because it was cheap and accepted (maybe) that they were creating more waste. Now as the impact on our planet is more known, people might justify their purchases with the argument that they can just resell it and therefore don’t create waste.

[@katierobinson]

oh 100% agree that this is what’s happening and it’s so tragic - completely defeats the sustainability of secondhand, allows fast fashion to keep profiting and ruins the quality of resale sights for others! it’s insane

[@addiem4387]

People are also using the resell platforms as sources of income where they purchase “trends” at thrift stores and resell them for 2x+ which just makes the apps unusable on top of the issue you raised.

[@rosieroo538]

Yes I've been thinking this a lot lately, I feel like if I buy something from them I'm just rewarding their purchases and encouraging them to buy more.

[@mwahha6965]

So I have bought things sold on second hand stores - a lot of buyers look for new things because they can justify buying fast fashion there’s definitely a move towards that sometimes they prefer buying an influencers clothes than the store

[@Cantseemuch]

@@addiem4387 I definitely agree and at the same time people try to haggle prices to the absolute minimum on quality but out of trend pieces.

[@stella-pp6tn]

People donate shein etc. to thrift shops to feel better about their over consumerism but the sad reality is that when people in thrift shops see that shein tag they skip the item instantly. All of these clothes will end up in a landfill.

[@katierobinson]

so true, i'd never buy shein firsthand let alone second, and i think even ppl who buy shein firsthand wouldn't trust the quality of a resale item either!

[@TheScarlettDevil]

What helped me is to avoid tiktok fashion trends altogether and instead go to youtube&twitter and look at individuals whose main focus is about fashion, but have that strong sense of their own style. They are aware of the trends and discuss it, but it mostly doesn't sway them to follow it. They put expression of self through their clothes and it inspires and motivates me to find my own sense of style. Doesn't matter if what they wear I personally don't like on myself. It's to really think about how to be my best self through my clothes. And in turn that makes me less affected to follow trends and more aware of what I want, what I end up buying and how long they'll last with me. It's not a perfect solution, but it's has done wonders for how I feel about fashion overall. We need to make ''strong sense of self'' trendy in some way? or even better be the standard. I also started to use a digital wardrobe app, to keep track of what clothes I already own and find new ways of styling them. It's really satisfying to me and makes me more aware of my own closet.

[@katierobinson]

yes to all of this!!!!! i think Laini Ozark is this person to me, she has such a nice style and every trend looks so natural on her, but would love to here your faves! 🫶

[@katierobinson]

i’ve also used digital wardrobe apps and love them - what do you use??

[@TheScarlettDevil]

@@katierobinson I use Indyx ! I am still new to it though, so far I got most of my pants on it. I want to slowly add more to it. I found out about it from beepworld on youtube! Her latest vid of her styling outfits for a stranger is really fun and inspiring to watch along.

[@glitterberserker1029]

I'm convinced people buy into flashy trends, or just flashy pieces of clothing in general, asperationally. Then later they regret it because they don't actually like wearing skirts or whatever the case may be and then donate/resell things. As an example I'm a fan of Betsey Johnson shoes. They are absolutely unhinged in the best way possible. I've bought 2 pairs online that had never been worn. I would put money on someone having bought these hounds tooth bedazzled mules and then chickening out every time they wanted to wear them. I sometimes chicken out. The shoes are just too powerful.I think some people just need to admit they only wear brown and embrace it. There is no shame in being a head to toe brown person and not a bedazzled shoes person.

[@katierobinson]

hahahah love this example 😅 but completely agree, ppl see something that looks nice on others and don’t stop to think about whether it will work for them, and it’s always super disapppointing!! normalise liking something without having to buy it for yourself!

[@raraavis7782]

I've definitely fallen into that trap, when I was younger. It's easy not to, when you live in a city and have at least some amount of expendable income. Sometimes it's just something, that deeply appeals to you esthetically - but doesn't actually fit your type or lifestyle (impractical shoes with heels or jackets, for example). Sometimes you buy clothes for 'the person you want to be', instead of the person you are. That actually happened to me more with second hand clothing. I have some beautiful second hand wool sweaters and longer skirts, for example. But in reality, it's the store bought Adidas and Nike sweaters in bright colors and simple black leggings, I wear over and over again. It sucks, but I just can't help preferring them. I'm simply not a cottage core kinda person, no matter how much I like the esthetic on others. And then...most people's weight tends to creep up year by year once they're adults. Add pregnancies into the mix and people often grow out of barely worn clothes.

[@belleharris2059]

youtube.com/@Christinamychas?si=eBx6maPiHxUMdBHG @Christinamychas has some really great videos on how to stop shopping for your fantasy self. I think more people need to realise that’s what they are doing.

[@ZoeyLizz]

I feel like the thing is that you’re told you HAVE to wear the newest trends to fit in and be fashionable, but when they inevitably go out of style in 2-4 months, you’re suddenly ‘cringe’ and ‘stuck in 202_’ for having them in your wardrobe and still wearing them. Society basically peer pressures you into buying things and then bullies you into getting rid of them. What’s a must-have one year is an ‘embarrassment’ to wear/own the next year.

[@katierobinson]

100%, the trend cycle is an endless churn to keep us consuming and perpetually dissatisfied with what we have!! it’s a trap lol

[@effullgent]

yess!! which is interesting because i feel like when i'm actually out and about, i am more impressed by people who have an entire put together style that stands out not the people who are just wearing trendy pieces just because. it's helped me purchase more what i want and not fall for trendy items

[@saintyai]

something I saw once on a video is thinking about at least five ways to style whatever you're considering buying with stuff you already have and if you can think of five or more outfits with that piece, then you can justify getting it. It's something I come back to whenever I'm thinking about buying something new and it helps especially when I think I'm being influenced onto something instead of buying authentically but it's also because I know what I like and dislike and how I want to present myself/what's genuinely me. I feel like if you don't know yourself and your style tendencies as well, you'll still be vulnerable to the trappings of consumerism no matter what

[@katierobinson]

10000%, and this is such a good tip and something i also try follow! definitely agree that if you don’t know your own style you’re more likely to over consume, simply bc you’re following trends!

[@Aysha3848]

Not only does finding these cheap quality, fast fashion items in the thrift store so upsetting when you’re trying to make the most with your money, BUT when people deliberately buy the nice quality items and upsell them on the resell sites.

[@katierobinson]

yes!! i didn’t touch on this bc it can be so controversial but it doesn’t sit right with me 🫤

[@roxy_muso]

Great video. I think it's worth pointing out that often people sell at a loss because 1) time elapses without the item selling and you end up having to bring your prices down to give it a better chance of selling and 2) you're competing with the shop selling the item new, and people are more likely to want to buy it new than second hand (unfortunately).

[@katierobinson]

definitely agree, thanks for adding!! it’s just crazy to me how ppl will likely know this when buying, but still buy something they’re not sure about! 😭

[@tvmallory6010]

birkenstocks are not a 5 minute trend, at least not in germany. we wear them every summer :)

[@klaranilsson8967]

It's also really good quality in both construction and materials AND they are good for the feet.

[@Val-gq6xx]

Yes! I agree with her on the rest but as a big fan of birkenstocks, I'd be happy to find some in good/new condition at the thrift shops😅

[@katierobinson]

ahh maybe this one doesn't apply worldwide but here in the UK at least it feels like they were definitely a summer trend, although they did stick around quite long compared to others!!

[@tvmallory6010]

@@katierobinson it's worth to report though that the owners have changed and their marketing strategy, so now they are way more expensive. I think a luxury brand bought them. that is outrageous. you used to be able to buy a new pair for 40€ maybe worth a video

[@neebieslittleluxuries]

Same here in the states. People love their Birkenstocks, as do I!!!

[@Oiami-.-]

Thank you for talking about this in this way. I know that some people don't have the money to buy really quality pieces and don't always want to/can't buy second hand. But since they are always on the defense in the comment sections they automatically shield the people that actually do most of the harm by spending way too much money on cheap clothing they don't need.

[@katierobinson]

definitely agree! the issue is always overconsumption / production not shopping mindfully from any brand

[@ailsagarlick9101]

Completely with you on the denim maxi skirts! Didnt like them when they first appeared, but you see them so often you start to believe you like them! I absolutely know though that they are not my style😂

[@katierobinson]

it’s so crazy how easily we’re influenced just bc of social media!! have to put so much trust in your gut haha

[@anaerobic]

I've been seeing tons of these in stores, but not on anyone's body 🤔 Like the infamous target clothes. They sell out, but who is wearing those prairie dresses or pink linen 3 piece suits?

[@Nobody-gm9si]

My grandma takes me thrift shopping when I visit her as her treat. The problem is that the girls' section has just terrible quality shirts, just croptops, fashion trends, or fluffy sweaters left by snowbirds. I often go to the mens section to find casual wear that is good quality or something in more neutral colors

[@katierobinson]

aww that's so cute, i also go shopping with my nan :) but i get what you mean completely, it feels like the overall quality of thrift stores has declined massively 😭

[@cirrusm.2829]

A thing that has a little tempted me recently is striped jumpers even though I've hated horizontal stripes forever. But I've seen the Sezane one on someone and fell in love somehow. I'm happy I waited with it because now I've seen this specific one on so many people it no longer feels special (that's my main beef with trendy items) and I've seen reviews of the item being itchy and losing shape or shrinking after washing. The funny thing is I didn't like it when I first saw it either, to me it went into the cursed horizontal stripes category in my head! Do I like it just because I saw it enough times on people I admire or did I really learn to appreciate it overtime? It's so hard to know with these things!

[@katierobinson]

omg, i have this feeling all the time!!!!! constantly doubting myself about whether i actually like an item or i’m just influenced to like it, which is why i try trust my gut 😅 glad you dodged a bullet!!

[@BuyLessJess]

I have purchased a few high quality NWT items secondhand this year. I think a lot of ppl buy, feel guilty and then are happy to recover any amount of $ and sell at a loss.

[@katierobinson]

100% agree, and then sometimes they get stuck in an cycle because since they donated something they think they should replace it in their wardrobe and it just… keeps going😭

[@person318]

If a certain pattern or color is in I tend to try to find tights because realistically I will wear a pair of tights to shreds within a few months anyway. Not a perfect solution because tights shouldn't break so fast but better than entire jackets or dresses going to waste. And I have found countless ways to use damaged tights (making tops, armsleaves, socks, polishing shoes, in replacement of plastic bags to organise luggage and so much more).

[@katierobinson]

oooh this is interesting! i tend to do the same with bags / small accessories bc i love them so much that trending colours don’t really matter 😅 love that you find new uses for them!!

[@mootyboots]

i absolutely loathe going on depop and seeing loads of shein/primark/plt stuff! it’s infiltrated all the charity shops too. i like buying second hand or vintage so i can get some good quality items that just need a new home and are also at a lower price point than brand new- and are often unique or interesting pieces. buying fast fashion tat at a slightly lower price than brand new from the shop defeats the purpose for me personally.

[@katierobinson]

can't help but agree, it makes me feel like good quality clothing is that much harder to find since fast fashion has taken over all the charity stores / online platforms!!

[@AlexaLikes]

Loved this video. I actually sold a lot of fashion fashion from the 2010s in 2018 and went on a big spending hault since then. I can't imagine how wild the re-selling market is now. Environmental impact aside, I stopped caring about trends and became more interested in my financial wellbeing.

[@katierobinson]

really really love this for you and your bank account 😅🫶

[@catmoon-]

I found it so weird how there were so many new with tags pieces on vinted. I don't mind if I am getting a new piece for a lower price without supporting fast fashion brands, but I've also seen so many fast fashion items with tags being sold at a price very close to the original. Sorry, but I won't buy a 2nd hand fast fashion piece for almost its full price, if I can't return it. Especially when the platform adds the consumer protection fee and shipping, so the item ends up being the same price as the original price and sometimes more expensive than if you bought it on sale.

[@katierobinson]

so so true!!! it's really weird behaviour for me and i just can't understand why ppl do this, who's buying secondhand ff for market price without the option to return? 😭

[@mwahha6965]

It depends on the demand for them, a lot of items will resell sometimes for more

[@mwahha6965]

@@katierobinsonKatie when a trend happens some items are sell out, as a result the price is hiked and resold, that’s the nature of business, the change in micro trends is what’s really making the difference imo

[@13ikea]

Wonderful discussion! I saw many Forever21 and SheIn clothing at Goodwill recently

[@katierobinson]

i see a lot of Shein at my local charity store too, it's so annoying 😅

[@melocoton7]

I always wait for a while before buying a hyped item. Either I get over it or I still love it months later and then I can find it SH for cheap. I waited to get a denim skirt for at least 3 seasons. I finally got one that I like a lot. I also ALWAYS style new stuff with as much as I can from my closet to be sure it actually matches my vibe.

[@katierobinson]

love love love this!! the best way to ensure you don't regret it!

[@angel-nj6oc]

this is such an important issue that many don’t think twice about, thank you for bringing light to it

[@katierobinson]

aww thanks for watching! 🫶

[@survivalsahm9481]

A lot of these new with tag items that are key trends people will pick them up as retail arbitrage. Sourcing from auctions, unsold merchandise from liquidators, etc to resell for profit. That’s why you will see a lot of name brand with tags. Different resale platform release trend reports for sellers, then the market is flood with these items.

[@katierobinson]

oooh i had no idea this was even a thing??? do u have any sources for this pls, would love to learn more! 🫶

[@catmoon-]

I think a lot of those are actually items that people buy and don't wear and forget to return. I've came across many of them and they are always sold by casual sellers not professional resellers.

[@survivalsahm9481]

I follow a lot of resellers on Poshmark and EBay. Some of them have very informative KZbin channels and instagram accounts that you can glean little nuggets of sourcing information. Locally there are a few auction house that sell unsold merchandise from different brands ( Zara, Mango, French Connection, Target, etc). They buyout different lots from companies and sell them individually or in large bundles. Sources are limited in my country, but in the US there are lots of these companies that buyout or make a serious profit of selling whole skids of returned items.

[@sofia_c_1]

I can't speak for everyone but I know a specific person who keeps things with tags that were expensive deep in her closet for years until not only is it not trendy but it is no longer looking brand new even though it has the tags (cough cough loads of "quiet luxury" Zara cough cough) and partially it was the not wanting to throw money away. The other part is bodyshape. She is thin but petite and busty and most fashion brands do NOT cater to that demographic. And I think a lot of people also want the piece... how it looks on the model on the website but it arrives and it's simply not cut to look good on yours.

[@sofia_c_1]

For example my hips are wide BUT violin shaped so I vehemently refuse to wear anything that clings to them too much because not only does it look iffy but I can't walk

[@katierobinson]

this is… super weird… i don’t want to be judgy but do you know why they do this? or is it like an influencer?? i don’t understand how ppl don’t care enough to break the cycle 🥺

[@katierobinson]

@@sofia_c_1 knowing what suits you and what your style is is a SUPERPOWER i swear, you almost can’t go wrong with buying!!

[@sofia_c_1]

@@katierobinson Honestly it is a filling the void of a sad life kind of thing and she has made great progress in the past few years letting go of this particular coping mechanism (even if it's nowhere near normal levels or optimal levels) which is why I try not to give her as much slack as I used to but the habit remains. We sometimes forget that this sort of thing doesn't just come out of nowhere... some people beg for acceptance through trend following or try to portray a manufactured image into the world that is more affluent, more educated, more popular because they simply need to in order to hold on. Teenagers and young women are fed a lot of bs all their formative years and if you put shitty life situations on top of it, it's no wonder they try to conform to diminish the pressure in at least one area of their life. You can't buy happiness but you can buy your way out of bullying and being stared down... even if it is through debt or reckless spending.

[@sofia_c_1]

I got recommended a video the other day here on KZbin that touches on the psyche part of manufacturing identity through fashion "The symbolism of Cassie copying Maddie" by Clever and Chic here in KZbin and a it sounded exactly as things I have noticed in this person. Again fashion overconsumption is a problem but these people are humans... and a lot of the times those humans really really need help

[@metasymphony]

I hate the quiet luxury trend especially (unless it’s thrifted/vintage and reflects a personal style, and you actually wear it for years) because the pieces tend to be expensive, boring and of varying quality. People think it’ll make them look wealthy but generally the style looks indistinguishable from what everyone else is wearing.

[@katierobinson]

i feel the same!!! it's almost always generic and kinda boring, i think some people make it work but i could never, it's too depressing in my mind 😭

[@Dormousedreamsofcheese]

Exactly! The look only works the way it's intended if you really are rich, and can afford The Row ect. And even then not everyone will "get" it. A black Uniqlo cashmere jumper will not have the same effect.

[@danamatsukawa4762]

A small part of this over all problem is online shopping taking over. Many of my local clothing stores do no carry a wide range of sizes and colors anymore. If one needs those they have to shop online which means they don't try them on. The clothes don't fit and then the person doesn't get them returned in time.

[@katierobinson]

agreed, the charity stores in my area aren't size inclusive at all. we need bigger charity stores on the high streets!!

[@RedFlyingFox007]

It doesn't help that every sort of major social phenomenon comes with a fast fashion collab (see barbie)

[@katierobinson]

omg one of my next videos is on this haha, gonna be coming out soon 👀 but fr it does really annoy me that everything society enjoys has to be repackaged and sold to us 🥲

[@thisisnotausernameXD]

While Dr. Martens boots are generally classic and trend-proof, the chunky sole styles did become trendy a couple of years ago. I had been on the lookout for a pair of secondhand regular docs for a few years but all I would ever find were the platform versions for insane prices. I caved and paid more than I intended to when I finally found a pair that fit my needs, even though it was a bit oversized. I have gotten a lot of wear of it though, so I guess it was worth the investment. But the resale market for those boots was insane.

[@katierobinson]

this is so interesting, i definitely find that the more i wait for a product to come on secondhand platforms the more i'm willing to pay for it - but then i end up valuing it more and wearing it more!

[@alexhutton8473]

Thank you so much for bringing this to air! Love the tips!! 🤗💖

[@katierobinson]

glad you like it!!! 🫶

[@stonersiren]

i think the person who bought the 100 gbp uggs was expecting to resell them for more, not less, lmaooo... suits them right if that's the case. but it could still be a genuinely unworn pair ofc. ps i love this video concept and wish it got many more views especially in the european countries who still have a chance to stop this. you perfectly showed the insanity of fast fashion and how it is reflected on thrifting sites like vinted and depop so well, seriously, point made super well.

[@katierobinson]

aww thanks so much!!!🫶 completely agree that they may have been expecting to sell them for more if they were genuine, trouble is the trend was so oversaturated most people already have some by now...

[@w0nder1ust]

Pwrsonally i dont think the seller might be losing money, they couldve bought the item on sale and is selling for a higher price. 🤔 they would be losing time trying to resell for a slightly high price which i think isnt worth the hassle.

[@katierobinson]

a couple of ppl have pointed this out, had no idea it was a thing!! want to do a whole seperate video about the sustainability of this haha

[@nellex467]

I really needed to watch this video! Thank you! Just subscribed hehe

[@katierobinson]

awww i’m so glad you found my channel, thanks for subscribing! 🫶

[@rodneyjessop3398]

It would be fare to say my fasion sence has always benefitted the environment ( clothes can last decades😮), I was not even aware of fast fashion until I sub'd to you're channel (4000+ weldone). Take care Katie

[@katierobinson]

haha i love that you were naturally sustainable and only learned about fast fashion after 😅

[@Dormousedreamsofcheese]

The secret is you need to make the trends follow you: Know what you like and wait till it's in fashion. E.g. I love maximalism. Thanks to Gucci, a few years ago the shops were full of frills, prints, textures, colours. I loved it, and am still buying the stuff on Vinted, now that the trend is minimalism and everyone is getting rid of ruffles. I also got some bright pink Ugg slippers which I will love as long as they last. Buying something just because it's in fashion is boring, but buying something because it's "you" is fun.

[@katierobinson]

100%, love this for you!!! personal style is such a superpower 🫶

[@itotiani5607]

a tip i liked is when you buy something ask urself: would i wear this for the entirety of this item's life? like until it literally falls appart and disintegrates. that can be 2 to 10 years or more depending on the quality of the piece. thinking of that has really helped me avoid impulse shopping c:

[@ceciliaexp]

Great idea 😊 it is a very good question to ask ourselves before purchasing anything ❤

[@katierobinson]

love this!

[@LexiLadonna]

What you’re talking about is a huge problem, but also resellers buy things on end of season clearance and then mark it up. Like a dress that is normally $200 they found on clearance for 50 and then they sell it for 100. So a large percentage of them are probably not people buying an expensive trend and never wearing it but rather resellers selling leftover stock.

[@katierobinson]

ooh interesting, i think someone else commented something similar but i had no idea this was happening! would love to see sources / articles on this 🧐

[@VBoo459]

Gah, I'm really NOT into trends. I remember as a student, I literally spent like £3k at primark (my scholarship money lol) and after like 6 months I had nothing to show. That taught me a huge lesson. Whenever I have bought into trends, I've ended up giving them to my little sister a year later, she appreciates them but for how long? Now, I just don't buy trends. I know my style, I know my colour palette and I know I only want quality. So I prefer to spend good money on longevity. Hence, I have been told I look "coastal grandma", "old money" but really not intentional, I just know I'll wear these items for LONG because it's not trendy but also never goes out of style. I love Mules (I have Massimo Dutti and LP), I have worn them for YEARS, whether they become trendy again or not doesn't matter because they suit my feet really well. Trends truly are the worst.

[@katierobinson]

it's good that you've transitioned into this, i'm sure your bank account is relieved 😅 i do think trends can be helpful for discovering different styles which is why i still cover them on my channel, but it's all about finding the right trend for you and investing in it if you truly love the style! i also LOVE mules they're so cute!!!

[@shenelleramjewan2416]

I thought I was the only one who noticed this phenomena. It's ridiculous

[@katierobinson]

honestly 😭 it’s so annoying every time

[@ginack19]

i love ballet flats but i think realistically i would hardly wear them bcus its so awkward to walk any long distance in them bcus of the lack of grip so mary janes are the move

[@katierobinson]

ugh igu, i bought tie up ones specifically so i didn't have this!!

[@estherbalogun8092]

Great video! 😊

[@katierobinson]

thanks sm!! 🫶

[@ginack19]

11:38 yes usually im not the biggest fan of leopard print in a lot of cases like fur jackets are just not my thing but i got this cardigan recently and the silhouette/shape is so nice plus the quality bcus its vintage as well as the more subtle brown colour - sometimes there are exceptions to the rule :)

[@katierobinson]

100%! it's all about personal preference and finding your style in a trend, the only bad habit is when ppl buy just for the sake of being cool and then move on instantly!

[@flowermeerkat6827]

Shauna you too are a prize. Thank you for your excellent analysis. Like you, I can't wait for "Kate the Great" to come back from her recovery. (Yes I know her name is Catherine but I think of her as Kate the Great) 😊

[@BatsAndBadgers]

before i buy anything , i always have to ask , are you going to wear it ? i just realized i hate having too many things, and having things that are a pile in the back of the wardrobe is like having a pile of anxiety in the back of your mind every time you open the wardrobe

[@katierobinson]

this is such an important step - asking yourself if you really will wear it, can you think of 5 different ways to wear it, how long do you think you'll keep it etc are all great prompts to make sure you actually need an item!!

[@lja530]

I don' understand people selling new things with tags either, but I don't think there's anything wrong with being influenced. It doesn't matter if you liked sth first or after you saw it on someone else, one isn't better than the other and everyone is influenced one way or another. Just make sure you actually want to wear it before buying it, I guess.

[@katierobinson]

i do agree that being influenced isn't always bad, especially if it means you find something that's perfect for your style!! but what i was focusing on was the ppl who are influenced into something that they clearly don't actually like, and how that fuels overconsumption 🫶

[@neebieslittleluxuries]

It’s crazy to me how fast Barbie core died. In my life, pink is like everything lol. I mean I wear neutrals too but LOTS of color especially pink. I also have been wearing uggs since 2009! 😮real Uggs though not fast fashion. But I was getting told how out of fashion I was because I never stopped wearing Uggs. My content is mostly geared around luxury but I buy a lot of my clothes from more normal retailers

[@klaranilsson8967]

I wanted to return an item I bought online but turns out I would pay more to return them than selling them on fb marketplace. It wasn't a trendy item and I should have checked the cost of return, but I wonder if cost of return comes into play. The shop I bought from is only online.

[@katierobinson]

this is interesting, maybe that's a motive for some ppl too 🤔

[@MikuHatsune159]

I get stuck in the loop sometimes of seeing it suit very conventionally attractive people/body shapes. But i realize that my proprtions won't work the same. I'd need to put a little more attention into choosing the exact silhouette i want that enhances what i have already.

[@katierobinson]

i have the exact same thing and one of the reasons why i like taking inspo from others but trying out the style myself IRL, maybe in a physical charity store! i honestly think how conscious you're being is the best approach, both you and the planet win! 🫶

[@ryeofoatmeal]

love when I found on 2nd hand market BRAND NEW item or even better WITH TAG and they sell it half of the price lmfao that's a huge lost for them but a bargain for me. I usually buy from reseller when I really really want the item. bcos in my mind, I couldn't sell it back later. bcos it would be 3rd hand already and who wants that. so i my purchase always be conscious and not mindless

[@katierobinson]

haha same, i know it's really bad for consumerism but i always get a thrill buying something secondhand but new bc i know it's a deal for me 😅 i don't necessarily think ppl will care about third hand stuff or you even have to disclose it as long as it's in good condition!

[@kapsican]

I never have and never will understand how people can have clothing that is NEW WITH TAGS just sitting in their wardrobe. when I buy sth, first or second hand, I wear it right away. otherwise why would I pay money for it. maybe I'm not fashionable enough to get behind this or it's cos I've grown up wearing second hand clothes but it just irks me so much. it is just wasteful, both regarding the material and the clothing itself but also monetarily, people are literally going broke buying clothes that they never wear. like wth is happening

[@katierobinson]

honestly, same. i can see how someone would do this bc they're trying to fit in/ not sure on their style and get influenced but for it to happen multiple times is where it gets really odd 😵‍💫

[@Hannah-to7iq]

The fact that a shein ad played after the video… ugh

[@katierobinson]

clearly they don't understand what my content is about 😭

[@___vlc___5730]

As an avid online second hand shopper, that is interested mostly original vintage stuff, all this is really annoying. I love fashion and yes sometimes I also fall for trends because there are fun. But I stopped shopping fashion first hand a while ago, since garment construction was better before and you can finde basic vintage items easily and cheap, where the same item would be much worse quality from H&M , Zara or Shein. And since fashion is cyclical, you can find a lot of items second hand and very cheap, that fit in a trend aesthetic. You may just spend a bit more time browsing, but I dont think its much different than browsing shein with like million of pieces. So what do we take from this, people will not buy your cheap fast fashion crap that doesn't even last one season. And just go buy trend pieces second hand, they have better price value ratio, and there is still to much second hand pieces landing in the trash because there aren't enough people buying second hand.

[@katierobinson]

I think you're right and i definitely don't mind putting in a little effort to find a good vintage bargain!! I always go straight to secondhand whenever i see a new trend i like bc it's almost always better quality and money 😭

[@alexmcginness8859]

I live in Southern California so Birkenstocks are actually a lifestyle here.

[@katierobinson]

haha just seen someone else was shocked about them being a trend, at least here in the UK it was!

[@suereynolds2980]

Also here. In australia

[@Eloraurora]

Not a universal resource, but... frankly, moms. Or any other older person with a similar body type/style. It's one thing to look at a cute denim maxi in a photoshoot, and another to hear, "Oh, yeah, we used to wear those. I got caught in a rainstorm, dragged 20 lbs of sodden, chafing denim home, peeled it off, and slept for 12 hours."

[@katierobinson]

hahaha love this... it's enough to put you off anything 😭

[@doggwater]

Commenting for algorithm ❤️‍🔥🙌

[@katierobinson]

🫶

[@mwahha6965]

Those new ‘ugg’ boots that are branded are 90% fake - fakes a whole industry 😂. As a reseller I can’t say people buy second hand for vintage, lots of people buy fast fashion second hand (and a lot of that is brand new) as they don’t see it directly funding fast fashion, that’s nothing new. The vintage second hand market is separate

[@katierobinson]

interesting, maybe i need to do a dupe culture video next 😭

[@AlexHider]

Re: Uggs, my feeling is that those super cheap new Uggs are dhgate knockoffs people are trying to sell as authentic. Just saying.

[@katierobinson]

a couple of people have commented something similar, i want to look into resale companies next and the ethics of that!

[@TashaPeak]

The Uggs on Depop are fake. They don’t come in plastic packaging. That’s y they’re brand new and cheap.

[@katierobinson]

i feel like this is true for dropshipping but not individual sellers who only have one of the item on their page?? honestly it's so hard to tell with resale sites so who actually knows, super frustrating 😅

[@Emilyweasel2023]

You can rip my Barbie core outfits and Ugg boots out of my cold dead hands lol. My Uggs are so comfy at orchestra rehearsals which are so cold. In all seriousness buying into trends you don’t like just to be aspirational is bad for the planet and your wallet.

[@katierobinson]

hahah if you wear them then keep them! 😅

[@sapphiresymes4441]

Birkenstocks are a trend? Ive worn them for years 😂

[@katierobinson]

hahhaa they were trending here in the UK last year, not sure where you live but they kind of went under a rebrand, before they were seen as quite uncool here at least / more comfortable than stylish!

[@hairypoopoo185]

who tf sells their pants on a second hand site? That's gross and a health hazard, you could get warts or worse from their stinky knickerbockerglories :/ Also, they are trainers, not 'sneakers'. Nothing sneaky about them when they squeak and shriek on every hard floor... training shoes for training exercises...