you don't need fast fashion (we need to quit overconsumption)

[@ericajean9817]

it worries me that if brands lose money they will fire workers rather than moving to an ethical / sustainable model. and how do we know sustainable brands are treating workers fairly as well its so hard to know for sure. ugh. but i have decided to work on quitting fast fashion!

[@inspiroue]

Totally fair thing to worry about - I loved @ajabarber's articulation of why the jobs argument is a myth: instagram.com/p/CBVPOCjpghd/ With COVID-19 and tons of brands like Zara not paying for factory orders (#PayUp campaign to learn more), garment workers already aren't being paid. These CEOs don't care about the jobs and that's apparent now more than ever :( And ya 100% there with ya re: actually knowing whether or not brands that claim sustainability actually treat their workers fairly. With all the tea being aired and brands being exposed, I've learned its always safer to support smaller, BIPOC owned sustainable brands (esp those with close relationships with the factories they partner with - usually evident in the content they have about the factories, certifications, etc) So happy to hear you're working towards it! Baby steps! It's about the mindset more than anything!! x

[@ericajean9817]

@@inspiroue love this, great points!

[@mariap2200]

I totally understand but it's like saying " slavery is not ok but the owner gives the slaves a bowl of water and food everyday, better than nothing" well, it's not true. this people need a jab the dignifies them as human beings , they deserve better. we have to make this change for them

[@lesbiangoddess290]

@@mariap2200 THIS^^

[@Leafveins]

Cynthia I think you really touched on a lot of important points, and I really appreciate this video. I'll admit I haven't quit all fast fashion entirely (I bought the odd pants or underwear at Target, or some summer tops from Madewell), but I have significantly cut back on all shopping. I'm at a point where I want to do a bit of a wardrobe refresh since I haven't bough much in the last year or so and I'm going through a style realignment. But I want to make my purchases as intentional as possible, either supporting brands I love that sell beautiful ethical garments, or buying secondhand from Thredup or similar shops. And I'm using the capsule wardrobe method to make sure I have great 'basics' that will help build up the foundation of my wardrobe.

[@inspiroue]

Aw I really appreciate your comment and support!! 💛 I love hearing how intentional and conscious you are with your style (even cutting back a ton has a big impact) - it's always so exciting when you reach a point where you know what new pieces will add value, you're going to find the most amazing things!! And yes haha the capsule wardrobe mentality is super helpful too x

[@Carharttbeanietoque]

your channel is such a breath of fresh air. I am so tired of hauls being recommended for me to watch haha. but I’m a more serious note, as an intersectional feminist studying psychology & sociology, I get to study at university how marginalized groups get & stay sick because of things like fast fashion & it drives my desire to boycott every.single.day. do I sometimes wish I had better thrift stores locally or that some luxe sustainable pieces were so expensive? of course. BUT, I am not suffering because I don’t have another blouse. anyways, thank you so much for your passion on these issues that are all intersectional & so incredibly important. I love learning from you & always share your videos with my friends. stay well & sending love your way xx

[@inspiroue]

Ahhh hearing that seriously makes my day!! SO DONE WITH ALL THE HAULS TOO haha. I love that this topic is being taught in universities -- and yes 100%. We need to be more empathetic and conscious to who suffers when we just want a 'cute new top right now'. Thank you for watching and supporting, means the world to me x 💛

[@3ssential]

i love thifting! I even started thrifting home decor/furniture pieces too! It helps reduce landfill too. What really bother me are influencers that sell clothes they buy from fast fashion AND then justifies another haul video the following week. :( keep up the great work and raising awareness on your platform to support conscious shopping. - xoxo subbie from Toronto, Ontario.

[@inspiroue]

omg yes thrifting home decor and furniture is a whole NEW WORLD haha. and yup, literally just uploaded a video on influencers who do exactly that :( thank you so much for your comments and support gal they mean so much to me!! x

[@bluelollipops808]

YESSSSSS! The mindset change is so key here. I challenged myself to begin a capsule wardrobe the beginning of this year/end of last year, and I got so many "let's see how long you'll last" and "that's not possible" comments. I committed, and I realized during my process of giving away my clothes to thrift stores and cleaning out my closet...that I was addicted to fast fashion and consumption. Fast forward to today, and I have maintained my capsule wardrobe lifestyle. I no longer buy buy buy. I make conscious fashion choices. And because I'm doing that, I am NOT tempted to buy anything from fast fashion stores. I have more money to invest in quality sustainable pieces. I have the ability to SAVE for my financial future. And I am investing more TIME and ENERGY into self-development. Our consumer habits are what drive us towards fast fashion in the first place. If we let go of that, we let go of an enormous part of the problem! And yes, I am so much happier

[@inspiroue]

Yess I love all of this!! Can't believe the amount of those comments we get when we try to go 'against the norm' like no - everyone can do it and should! Capsule wardrobes teach such a valuable mindset towards investing in pieces that are versatile and that will last you a lifetime! x

[@inalykowska]

yes! i’m not 100% sustainable (yet) but i do my best. my method is if i have the money for a new item, i look at thrifting first, if i’m unable to find the item there i’ll go to my list of sustainable brands, and if i’m still unable to find the item, i ask myself if i truly *need* the item. if the answer is yes, i’ll look at other stores where i at least know the items are of high quality (so not zara, h&m, etc) and will last me a long time. right now i’m having to buy a bit more bc of weight changes and i’ve gotten older and my entire sense of style has changed as well, so this is the method i’ve been using as i slowly rebuild my wardrobe. i also am reselling my old clothes on poshmark.

[@frenchstyle7038]

Quitting fast fashion is liberating! I can't watch a video with the word 'Haul' anymore. I think many are influenced by KZbinrs and they don't realize they are only victims of trends. Who wants to look like everyone else anyways ? I don't understand that crazyness for designer bags, trendy clothes and in the end, all these KZbinrs look the same. This is not having style, this is being a victim of trends. You only need money for that. You don't necessarily have good taste and know what suits you best. Money can't buy style.

[@inspiroue]

Yes! I think true style is style that also cares about ethics and sustainability

[@frenchstyle7038]

@@inspiroue Totally!

[@magaliekemp5624]

I discovered you today which is just the perfect timing. Yesterday was my very first day that i tried thrift shopping. I was so determined to find at least one thing, too prove myself that I don't need to buy from fast fashion companies anymore. Well I didn't find anything even though I went to 4 different stores. But I'm currently changing my waredrobe, because most of the items I have are from my sister or bought by an adult who doesn't know my style(me neither). But I kind of know what I'm looking for, also I don't want to buy anything that doesn't absolutly excite me. But I'm not entirely sure about my new style but you helped me to stay motivated and to never buy from those companies again! I will continue to go to the thrift stores, some day I will find something amazing! Thank you for all your videos

[@aygulmemet4201]

These tips are great!! It's very difficult to resist fast fashion but thankfully I know how to sew. I can just go thrifting and tailor things to mimic the trends.

[@crystallll3062]

so glad to have found your channel! a lot of the points you’ve made in your videos are so well articulated, and put in a way that was often difficult for me to explain to others on why i’ve stopped supporting certain brands. looking forward to more of your content!

[@inspiroue]

thank you so much for your support -- so happy to hear my content can help x

[@ShattteredPetals]

I love you girl. Say it loud for the ppl in the back!!!!

[@inspiroue]

Screaming at the top of my lungs 😂😂

[@stevenwang3396]

Your channel is incredible! I've been advocating for sustainable fashion for last couple years and I feel like resources for the most part are sort of piece-meal. Like read these books, go watch these videos, etc. It's so nice to see someone putting it all together with clear examples, counterpoints, and acknowledgement of problems on the tiers of society -> business -> consumer .

[@inspiroue]

Thank you so much - means a lot to hear this. So true that most resources are vague and piece meal. It feels like no one wants to dive deep, or put the work into breaking things down and explaining them in a digestible way (got tired of that so here I am haha). Appreciate the support x

[@YaraMel]

It's all intertwined. Fast fashion really has to go! Great commentary.

[@inspiroue]

Thanks gf!! 100% like why is it still a booming industry right now haha

[@lesbiangoddess290]

It's a whole disease. Just like capitalism, racism and patriarchy is all linked together to in the end, kill people.

[@bnies]

I just found you and I love this! what you're doing says to me that a chic lifestyle can also be conscious and sustainable. I'd love to use my money and power like you do, to help important issues and people who are less privileged. it's the best inspiration! thank you

[@laiagmartin]

Thank you for speaking the truth! You should definitely have more exposure

[@inspiroue]

Aw appreciate hearing this!! Thank you x

[@olivialove8278]

Grace from the We Are Tala sustainable activewear brand just announced a sample sale collab they're doing with depop and she brought up a lot of interesting information about how brands tend to trash or burn their samples to save "brand integrity". I'd love to hear your take on this and to explore the idea of a brand's sustainability title being influenced by how they dispose/clear out old samples/products PS I love your videos and get so excited to learn more through them! Thank you!

[@inspiroue]

Ouu yes this isn't talked about that much but it's so important to highlight! I think it's amazing she's working with depop to sell sample items -- a lot of brands will sell samples at reduced price, with consumers knowing the fit may be off or there may be slight imperfections and I think that's totally ok! It's a great way for price-conscious consumers to gain access to a brand, cause the samples are usually 90-99% spot on! Will speak more to this in a future video! Appreciate your support x

[@rominamartiniello6271]

Another incredible vide Cynthia, your research, knowledge and expertise in this area is so helpful and inspiring. Thank you!

[@inspiroue]

Aw this means the world to me! Thank you for watching and supporting 💛

[@thetamekanicole]

this is so important... I need to start really implementing these ideas

[@SNOWbythebundles]

Loved this video. It came right on time. I’m going to challenge myself to save money for fall. My body has changed in my 30s and things I use to like or wear just isn’t my cup of tea anymore and I’m tired of trying to make fetch happen😆. So I’ll save my coins and spend them on some quality fall and winter pieces and that will be the beginning of my journey. Thanks for the info and inspo. 💕

[@inspiroue]

Yay so happy to hear, appreciate your support 💛 Changing body types/dimensions is so tough when trying to build out a conscious wardrobe (I totally get how frustrating this is) - I love your plan and you're going to be able to invest in some amazing pieces that will flow with your beautiful body!!

[@sammiproulx5020]

Reposted on Facebook! YOU GO GIRL!

[@inspiroue]

Aw thank you I appreciate that so much!! 💛

[@mariap2200]

whenever I hear " thrift is a white/ rich privilege" I just know it's 99% an excuse. i'm an italian ( living in italy) and ,even if we don't have as many thrift stores, we can use app like depop/ vinted where people are dying to get rid of clothes that they bought without a reason, they literally sell them for 4 dollars, it's cheaper than fast fashion. i'm an xs and yes, smaller and bigger size don't have as much choice as medium size, but there is still an enormous quantity of clothes for me. it also seems totally normal to me, people act like fashion brands are leaving out smaller or bigger women intentionally, as if they don't like them 😂, but in reality is just that there are more small size people than xxl people, and those clother are more likely to sell. jesus, people have to stop being so self deprecating, especially americans...

[@mathidangamsiripol1570]

THANK. YOU.

[@inspiroue]

NO THANK. YOU. haha x

[@itsAnaliE]

I’m a new subscriber, and I’m loving your videos. Thank you 💖

[@inspiroue]

Aw thank you for supporting!! Truly means the world to me, appreciate you 💛

[@carmenl9682]

So many truths in this video. I'm looking forward to the materials video. Is spandex material not sustainable? I'm looking to buy socks but not sure which brands are good to buy from.

[@inspiroue]

Thanks gf! Will note spandex as one to speak to!! x

[@h00liaa]

THIS is why i'm subbed to you. THIS.

[@inspiroue]

Awww this means the world to me thank YOU!!

[@h00liaa]

@@inspiroue you're like my big sis that i never had ahaha :) keep doin what u do!

[@raneee]

But also thrifting jeopardize those who truly need it, like the homeless for example. They also raise the prices because they know depop sellers buy large stocks. Can you truly win? :(

[@inspiroue]

I definitely do not like how resellers have gentrified it and I strongly believe they should stop (especially going into low income areas to do it)

[@suzlovesyou]

Really it’s a broader issue that it is tied to capitalism and globalisation. TNCs search for low paid labour often in developing countries with less workers rights. This is causing environmental issues e.g pollution, water insecurity, climate change. Also significant human rights challenges too.

[@inspiroue]

Yes 100% to all of this - there's a system and it's all interconnected (consumers buy what businesses make, government doesn't regulate etc)

[@muiawat]

Preach !

[@cathychats]

If we stop overconsuming fast fashion will automatically die

[@inspiroue]

Yupp