My Victorian/Witchy/Dark Academia Wardrobe | Fighting Fast Fashion
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[1] An introduction to the downsides of cotton production: www.ethicalcon...
[1] www.theworldco...
[2] Not to mention, Piñatex (pineapple leather) is still coated in polyurethane (plastic) and is not biodegradable. www.ananas-ana...
[3] On the vegan vs natural leather debate: www.vogue.co.u...
[4] On this year's wool composting: www.bbc.com/ne...
Shearing procedures: www.ag.ndsu.ed...
Official statement from the American Society of Animal Science on sheep welfare re: shearing: [asas.org/takin...
RSPCA on why shearing is necessary, as well as the potential dangers in mass-production shearing, advances in sheep safety, and basically why it is important to support small/independent shepherds: kb.rspca.org.a...
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Bernadette may not be a fashion influencer in the traditional sense, but she has influenced my fashion sense, and style.
Sometimes when I have something that needs handsewn or mended, I purposefully put on her videos while I do it. It's the best ambience for the task. xD
mine too, much more than "influencers" who go for 2-week long trends.
Same! She's encouraged me to try sewing, influenced me on consuming fashion more consciously and one day I promise I'll make my own Edwardian walking skirts, thanks to her
@@amperbm You go girl! you can do it! i drafted the pattern for a long cape based on my measurement. and then i realized i don't have enough fabric XD Maybe I should practice with a short one until i get enough fabric? LOL
Same. I got into fashion history after watching her Victorian walking skirt video. Almost two years later and I am finally sewing my first skirt. I also am more careful about what materials my clothes are made out of now.
I really want Bernadette to do a “How to repair clothes” series! Most of the clothes I wear need to be knit jersey material for me to wear it, so many of the methods probably won’t work for me, but I’d love to learn how, anyway!
Yes, this would be fantastic! I don't really know if this would apply to Bernadette's self-made clothing, but I would love to know what to do about fabric wearing through in spots (I'm aware that patches are a thing, but how do you avoid making it look patchy in prominent or awkward areas?)
This! I want jersey knit pants. If I had a week's worth of those (possibly with pockets), and a few jackets with good pockets, I'd be pretty set for a long time.
Yesss please
this needs to happen!!!
Also she could do a colab with one of her sewing buddies .
when she says "my very favourite Cathy Hay" I just imagine that she has many friends named Cathy Hay but that one is her favourite.
Other people in Dark Academia: the students
Bernadette: The Professor
I want to be her student!
@@annabelle7603 me too!!
@@annabelle7603 Same 👌😔
I'd listen to her all day!
Professor? She's the headmistress ❤️
“Dress however gloriously, wondrously, eccentrically you want and be your full, weirdest, and most wonderful self at all times. I promise life is so much more fun that way.” Ughhh what a good quote ❤️❤️❤️
Avery Yang Then it sounds like your wish is being fulfilled by your own ambitions
I’m not gonna lie, I got a little giddy when she said that.
lnoths me too
Yes! I backed up to listen to it a 2nd time. :)
that awkward moment when you have social anxiety that physically stops you from wearing anything that people might look at
"Dress however gloriously, wondrously, eccentrically you want and be your full, weirdest, and most wonderful self at all times." Me watching while making a set of armor: 👁👄👁
We stan you being armour clad 💗
love that for you
Wish this kind of support & encouragement was available back in the day.
You make that armor!!
wait what are u making it with cuz i really want armor too
And will you go for sword or bow?
Edit : thank you for quoting this, btw ❤️
can i just say i would watch the hell out of a "bernadette makes lots of edwardian style blouses" video....or video series??? 😍😍😍
also was cool to see your skirts that normally don't make it into shots :o
I am currently trying to make a perfect trouser pattern for myself because as easy as skirts are to make, I work in a soil lab and i feel far more like myself in trousers, but my lower body is not very standard shaped. Progress is slow because it turns out trousers are complicated to fit lol... but once it is done i will be able to have all the comfy LOOSE trousers i need
Instead of the cape, can we peer pressure Bernadette into blouses?
@@Lisette001984 not instead of... but blouses first ❤ and then the cape 😄😄😄
I would love to see you make blouses too.
Yes we need to see blouses !
I feel you, I have a high waist and I'm an apple shape and LITERALLY every pair of pants I've ever had just... slide down constantly bc they only come up to my widest part...
Those capes are so amazing and are making me regret not having more of them and/or cloaks.
I cannot adequately express in words how much I want a pair of those shoes.
@@DanielleStJohn yes, the shoes were also much drool worthy!
Ha! I unintentionally put this as a reply to you instead of the thread in general. Apologies!
#capes2020
Are they warm? They look like they can't handle -10 celsius at all
Why are capes and robes not modern fashion they're dope, has anyone ever put a blanket on their shoulders like a cape and NOT felt powerful? I would feel soooooo comfortable in capes and robes if I wouldn't get judged or bullied for it
We're wearing blankets to school due to Corona but capes would be even better 😂
i know right
I bought a couple of cloak pins...exciting.
I wear my denim jacket as a sort of makeshift cape and omg I feel *so* powerful I-
probably because they're not super practical. look totally sweet though!
I always thought it was astounding that when people found I was wearing clothes I had owned for 15 years, their response was always laughter or disgust. If the item is in good repair and looks nice, I never understood the issue. Even when I was a preteen I was wearing clothes far older than me that I either picked from my mother's or sisters' wardrobes. Giving a new life and love to an old item should be a positive thing.
yep just don't tell that to anyone. people somehow think that buying junk every season is better than selecting items that would last and take proper care of them...
I'm amazed. I think it's cool! Sometimes clothes just don't last that long. :(
I wish my clothes last that long. The most they last is around 5-7 years. But considering that the quality isn’t the best, that’s a pretty good amount of time for them. I’m saving up money on higher quality clothes that’ll last for hopefully 15+ years, while also looking for great finds in thrift stores.
Don’t mind the ppl who show disgust or mock. There’s iconic movie dresses that modern day celebrities and old-movie-lovers pay a lot of money to get so they can wear it (or be part of a collection). Keep doing you! 💗
I own a sweater that’s 15 years old and I’m still in love with it. I wear it whenever it gets cold. I think if anything ever happened to it I’d be heartbroken. It was a fast fashion piece, but it’s still in perfect condition and there’s no reason to throw it away. Plus there’s nothing on the market anyway that looks like it anymore!
Don't be ashamed, I have a sweater in my closet that is over 30 years old. I believe it belonged to my grandmother that passed away at least a decade before I was born. Or it was my mother's from when she was a child. She'll never tell me the story. (I finally have time to catch up on Bernadette Videos.)
is anyone else swooning over those perfect twirls and 'swooshes' of the skirts?
the only thing that made my heart happier was her correct pronunciation of Edinburgh!
Yes she looks gorgeous!
Yep, definitely
ive just been referring to my own personal style as "business casual wizard" but witchy victorian dark academia does have a nice ring to it 😄
BUSINESS CASUAL WIZARD 😭🙌🏻✨
Another title that I like to go by is "friendly neighborhood witchy timelord"
Glorious!
Mine is something like “professional time-shift witchy grandma” lol
The grand mother of a friend used to say:"We are too poor to buy cheap stuff". It was common, at her time to save money for quality items, which lasted very long, or you could even inherit. This was usual for a lot of things, not only clothes.
That is brilliant
I would like to peer-pressure the making of the red cape anon please.
and the sharing of the pattern! because omg who doesnt want a dramatic cape coat
id watch a "remaking my fast fashion items ethically" series tbh
I actually thought of what you said earlier today: the most sustainable thing is to buy less, don't buy it at all and mend in all eternety the things you already own.
Also, feels quite fitting to be hand sewing details on a dark blue and red gingham jacket as I am watching this (made out of re used fabric, the gingham is an old curtain and the lining used to be a table cloth).
Well done ye!
I really appreciate how you talked about the ethics of leather and wool vs. vegan alternatives. I eat vegan and this is something I’ve thought a lot about, and I’m glad to hear that another vegetarian/vegan shares the same opinion :) Usually vegans I talk to are entirely against leather and wool and only buy vegan leather, but like you said, it’s essentially plastic
I saw this video a while ago about the horror story of plastic's first introduction as a consumable I believe in the late Victorian era (probably wrong). One woman's accessories which would have previously been made of metal, caught fire and she burned alive in the street trying to get out of her clothes. THAT scares me, and so does this vegan leather thing.
Thank you for leaving a comment that is not judgmental towards those of us who prefer real leather bags/shoes/belts/jackets. There's also the alternative to buy these things as second hand and still in good condition. plus they can be easier to repair than pleather/vegan leather, or whatever you want to call it.
i reduced considerably the amount of animals i eat. and i rarely buy things (of any kind) anymore.
Not essentially. IS.
As someone who worked in the food industry, vegans/vegetarians and anyone else concerned about leather should be aware that leather is a byproduct of the meat and dairy industries. No one is raising cattle for the leather, it's not worth enough. If everyone stopped buying leather today, the same cows would be slaughtered and the hides would be used for other products or simply discarded, this already happens far too often because the hassle of dealing with the hide isn't worth what the processor would be paid. The best that can come from not buying leather is rawhide chew-toys might be a few cents cheaper. Maybe.
If you want to minimize the environmental impact of the leather you use, try to buy vegetable-tanned leather rather than chrome-tanned leather. Chrome-tanned is so called because it is tanned using chromium, which would be fine except most chrome tanned leather is produced in countries, India mostly, with very poor environmental regulations that lead to toxic metal waste in the environment, especially water. The veg-tan process can have it's problems too, but generally does less and less permanent damage when poorly regulated than chrome-tan. Or buy leather, not the leather product but the leather, that was produced in a countries with high standards. In that case, you should be alright.
If you're wondering how to tell the difference between veg and chrome leathers, color and texture are the easy guides. If it's soft and supple, like most light leather jackets, it's probably chrome. To check, make a small cut so you can see the inside of the leather. If the inside is grey-ish, it's definitely chrome. If it stiffens after getting wet, it's probably veg. To check, again make a small cut, if the inside isn't grey-ish and is more flesh colored, it's probably veg.
I feel that it's also classist to try to make everyone wear vegan leather since people with a limited budget and not many options (poor communities) can't buy vegan leather, it's too damn expensive. But I do think that frivolous fashion (such as using chinchilla's skin to make a fur coat, which would take at least 150 chinchillas) is awful and completely unnecessary.
Fast-everything is such a pervasive and toxic economic culture that kills art and keeps people from finding the clothes/books/movies/anything that so perfectly fit their soul that they can sit with them for years.
Great video, especially the soap-boxes
@kshiftkometh I know it sounds pedantic to describe this, but this is how I saved money for a surgery (albeit an elective one), a growing collection of books, and other expensive things over time: setting aside pennies and dollar bills until they accumulated into a sizeable amount to purchase what I needed.
Find a penny on the ground? Keep it. Got a small paycheck and can't afford to put away a good chunk of cash? Keep a separate account for the odd change on the end of the whole dollar amount until you can put away more. Change banks or account plans if they charge you minimum account fees. Make things out of secondhand items and curbside throwaways a la #itsallgarbage , or look up garage sales and estate sales. It can be done even on a small budget, but it definitely takes getting creative if all your money goes towards bills each month. Time is an issue, as well as skill and dis/ability, but friends, communities, and family can also be resources for reducing the need for fast fashion if one is eager to participate in alternative methods. Being poor is not the only reason for buying into fast fashion, and doesn't need to be the factor that creates a dependency on exploitation.
There are no words to describe the impact that your videos have, Bernadette. You have the ability to show people what truly matters in the aspect of clothing. Wonderful people like you are the glint of hope that our world needs to make a rebound from the mess that we've created.
FACTS
Thrifting is how I buy most of my clothes. It is VERY hard to find things in my size. I'm a 18-20, and I have a very particular style. So I've been learning to alter items.
Me, too. I'm short so need to hem a lot of skirts and dresses anyway. I just did this on a summer dress, and used the fabric I cut off to make pockets for the dress. They don't look so good, but...pockets! I often have to put in darts on the bust, or make the arm holes smaller, too.
Top tip: for Australian viewers, there’s a fab website called Citizen Wolf who make tops to your measurements in organic cotton/hemp (and in merino) They’re not cheap and so are an investment opposed to fast fashion. They’re Australian owned and made which is also good. 😊
Citizen wolf are great. They are certified by Ethical Clothing Australia which means they are audited yearly for their treatment of workers, making sure everyone was paid their proper wage etc. There’s a bunch of other brands listed on their site if you want something more than just tshirts. One of my favs is Theo the Label
Thanks for the tip
Do they ship internationally? And do they do plus size?
Martha Hawkinson-Michau if you go to ethicalclothingaustralia.org.au/brands/ there is a section called Womenswear size 14+
Make sure to check the size charts on each brands website because I don’t think size numbers mean the same thing in every country.
I’m not sure about international shipping but I do know it’s worthwhile asking the brand directly in an email if you find some thing you like but the option for a larger size or international shipping isn’t listed. Because they are smaller, a lot of them are family run, it can be hard for them to keep a stock of all sizes. Of course this means you’re not going to be able to buy at sale prices if it’s a custom order.
That being said I think Citizen Wolf’s Magic fit thing should cover all sizes
I love that you mentioned the sheep. Sheep HAVE to have their wool sheared off. It's needed for the health of the sheep.
Being poor, that's how we grew up. Everything came second hand. Clothes that were beyond repair but had interesting patterns or textures were cut in to patches. Clothes that were beyond repair but wouldn't make good patches were torn into rags. It was like a sin to throw out still usable fabric in my house.
YES.
I thank God for being poor sometimes, especially when my friends struggled so hard to do minimalist/environmental friendly lifestyle.
@@asthenamesuggests9513, when everyone was freaking out that there was no food on the grocery store shelves back in late March and I knew how to make whole meals out of all the odds and ends that were still on the shelves (because, in reality there was plenty of food IF you knew what to do with it), that was like my shining moment of appreciating growing up poor.
I began my fast-fashion-less journey about a year or so ago. My journey so far is as follows:
1. Figured out my style (ultra colorful cottagecore hipster)
2. Started buying 90% thrift (10% independent sellers)
3. Brushed up my handsewing for repairing tears and replacing buttons
4. Started repurposing clothes that weren't in condition to donate (namely turning tattered/stained old tank tops into headwraps)
Future steps include:
1. Learning how to crochet and/or sew kerchiefs when my current fast fashion headwraps fall apart
2. Buying a sewing machine and learning how to alter the clothes I already own (I have a couple tattered/out of style dresses set aside that will make the perfect maxi skirts)
My ultimate end goal would be to purchase the ugliest items at thrift stores, alter them into something more palatable, and donating them back to spread the repurposed love.
I wish you good luck!
Thank you for this! Also just learned about cottagecore ;D That's so cozily cool.
Bernadette: "while one pair of well crafted leather shoes will last you a life time"
Me: PREACH
Honestly I used to be replacing my vegan leather boots every year when the soles would wear all the way down or the "leather" would start peeling. For my 14th birthday I got a pair of leather boots and they've lasted me these past four and a half years and don't have a single problem besides having to replace the laces once.
I have a leather couch and we have the same age (17) and I KNOW he would live more then me. I know a couch is different than shoes but my mother have leather shoes that have more than 20 years and they still look incredible.
Treat leather well and it'll treat you well
“The reason that the rich were so rich, Vimes reasoned, was because they managed to spend less money.
Take boots, for example. He earned thirty-eight dollars a month plus allowances. A really good pair of leather boots cost fifty dollars. But an affordable pair of boots, which were sort of OK for a season or two and then leaked like hell when the cardboard gave out, cost about ten dollars. Those were the kind of boots Vimes always bought, and wore until the soles were so thin that he could tell where he was in Ankh-Morpork on a foggy night by the feel of the cobbles.
But the thing was that good boots lasted for years and years. A man who could afford fifty dollars had a pair of boots that'd still be keeping his feet dry in ten years' time, while the poor man who could only afford cheap boots would have spent a hundred dollars on boots in the same time and would still have wet feet.
This was the Captain Samuel Vimes 'Boots' theory of socioeconomic unfairness.”
― Terry Pratchett, Men at Arms
* gestures to my leather boots from the 70's in agreement *
I'd love to see you make some Victorian/Edwardian style blouses, we need all the beautiful insertion lace! I've only recently started making my own clothes and I haven't completed anything yet (I have serveral UFOs already, I keep getting to the little finishing bits and chickening out), so in the meantime I'm trying to reduce the amount of new stuff I buy by getting things on Ebay instead. It means I can experiment with my style, and if something doesn't work out I can sell it on to someone else who wants it, instead of sticking it in charity shop bag and risking it getting thrown away.
That's the spirit! Also Poshmark is great for reselling--I should have mentioned that too! 😅
I would love a video on how to make clothes last longer. Not just repairing tears and rips but how to prevent color fading and other wear and tear. I love your style and your videos are always so informative!
unnecessary side comment: Looooooooove the guinea pig, love the little cutie pie!!!! kiss for the little friend.
I don't think it's unnecessary. I searched for a comment like this, because OMG GUINEA PIGS ARE SOOOOO ADORABLE!!!
I just started sewing, and I found that the back of thrift stores is a really good place to get cheap fabric if you can't afford yards of cotton/linen/etc, since they often have old bedsheets and curtains in fun patterns that make wonderful skirts and dresses. Plus, I've found several of cotton or linen, and once even some silk!
Amelia W and since most people aren’t really keen to buy other people’s old sheets, they sell them super cheap. I have done this several times myself. The petticoats that I wear on a regular basis came from thrift shop linens. My small petticoat started its life as a ruffled circular tablecloth. It works great as a moderate volume 50’s petticoat. My long petticoat used to be a sheet and a dust ruffle, and it is fantastic for supporting my full-length history bounding skirt that I usually only wear once a year.
Yes! I’m dying to get back out to thrift shops and pick up some new sheets for fabric but I’m waiting until after corona to do it since this is no time for frivolous trips outside! I can’t quite justify going to a thrift shop as an essential trip even if my fabric stash is in direly small supply lol I’m just hoping that with so many picking up sewing during quarantine, they won’t be sold out by the time I get there. Sigh, I’ll just have to wait and see and hope for the best, I suppose.
Watching this 3 years after you posted, and fast fashion has grown into a monster.
I am so pleased to hear what you say about wool. I am a sheep farmer (only a very small-scale one) and also a spinner and weaver. I am using the fleece from our sheep to make cloth!! At the moment only small amounts of cloth, but I hope to be able to weave enough to make myself a coat some time soon :)
“Heckkin not an influencer” as I strive to embrace your aesthetic because goddess of witchy tartan and texture goodness doth melt my soul 😂❤️
As Autumn doth rise and surround us, I'm feelin' my tartan witchy vibe coming on!!
I have slowly started replacing all the non-leather shoes with often secondhand leather shoes and oh boy it was such a good decision. Now I have shoes that just hold together so much better than any other I ever had. I can even get them repaired if needed and they withstand rain better too.
I also buy most of my clothes secondhand now and I regret nothing. Only get underwear and socks new these days and I too fix my clothes if they have hole sometimes. I thank my mom for actually teaching me how to do that properly because I have many friends who really can't do that.
Just wanted to let you know, I wore some of the 1890's clothes (chemise, corset, corset cover, walking skirt, and belt) I made during the pandemic to work today. Inspired by you.
You're a goddess, I wish I had confidence like this
@@darrenthebuilder5068 I'm not that brave. It was easy, very few people were at work.
I bet you looked stunning! I can’t wear such a thing because I work in a pathology lab and have to change into scrubs
I bet you looked amazing!
I wish I could live in a country where I could do that... (._.)
I can't imagine this hasn't been asked, but I didn't see anything when I glanced through the comments: how do you care for your clothing? Especially the items that are fast-fashion, but also items that are made from lighter weight materials? I definitely don't think I've had anything fast-fashion last more than a few years, especially if it's something I wear frequently. I'm hoping the answer isn't "hand wash everything."
All that said, I absolutely adore your videos and you've inspired me to reduce how much I buy, and to seek out items that are second hand or sustainably made when possible.
@@chelsead6054 that's all really fantastic advice and I really appreciate you taking the time. I've long wanted to ditch the dryer, mainly because of the energy usage, but was afraid of things taking forever to hang up. Though, I suppose as we minimize the clothing we actually have, I'll be less apt to let the laundry pile up!
I have to agree with not drying in the dryer after properly laundering if you want it to last. You can actually hold in your hand the deterioration every time you empty the lint trap. Also, the dryer is such a stain setter. I can wear white shirts all the time by spot treating the arm pits and not machine drying them. The armpit stains always set and just get worse and worse in the dryer though. Don't forget many stains are rapidly faded by sunlight.
Another thing to consider is what you are putting into loads. Pretty much if something has a metal closure, it gets put in a delicates bag (unless I'm washing an all jeans load, but even then, everything is zipped and buttoned). I absolutely loathe hook and loop closures (Velcro) because it destroys anything it snags.
I rarely take this care with my children's clothes, but I certainly do with mine.
I'll second, third (where are we at? lol) hang drying clothes especially upstairs where it is a bit warmer. A lot of fabrics dry pretty quick. I usually don't handwash and my clothes look fine, it's the dryer that seems to ruin things more as the delicate cycles are pretty decent on washers nowadays. For those that do need handwashing, you don't need to do much. Fill, quick soapy swish, fill and drain sink til water runs clear. Use the roll up towel method above, hang dry. Just do a little scrub on stains and pit areas, no other scrubbing needed. Handwashing should really be called handswishing, because that's normally all that's needed. Play some tunes or podcasts.
I’m from a country where no household owns a dryer and I’ve had fast fashion clothes last me 5, 6 years. Ive since moved to a Western European country where dryers are a staple household item and I’ve only used them about twice until it ruined my clothes that weren’t even delicate (straight up ripped holes into my cotton pjs) so i immediately stopped using them and now hang dry like i was taught growing up lol. In winters and late autumn it takes 2-2,5 days to dry and honestly though not as quick as the summer months it’s nothing, really. I can’t fathom how my roommates who all grew up in western countries still opt to use the dryer in the summer, even throughout heatwaves with plentiful sun into the night since the days are much longer. Separate your clothes by color (I don’t own enough whites to wash them separately but I wash my blacks and other colored clothes separately) while washing, if in doubt about heat settings go for cold water (I always wash at the coldest setting), hang dry. Put delicate or thin fabrics like silk accessories, nylon stockings in a delicates bag. I actually put all my undergarments regardless of how sturdy they are in delicates bags. And some vintage articles that are more fragile I also pop into a delicates bag. I own multiple as you can probably tell haha, no need for any fancy ones all of mine are from the Japanese dollar store Daiso. Some clothes like outerwears or heavy prints are advised to be washed inside out, I’m not very well versed on that you’re gonna have to make more research on your own but yeah that’s all I have for tips.
@@Roselyrette Great tips, you've probably saved a ton of money over the years. Freshman year of college, it was shocking how many students didn't know how to do laundry. Also I'm still kinda bitter a student before me used bleach and ruined my Alice Cooper shirt. I was proud of that Ebay purchase! lol
Bernadette, you will most likely never see this but I couldn't help but write just how inspirational you are to me (and I'm sure to many others). Your absolute poise and effortless elegance is something I hope to embody myself one day, and you are one of the few TH-camrs I can watch without any "guilt" or fear of supporting unethical causes and sponsorships (if that makes sense). You have a genuine care for the ethics of modern society concerning fashion and consumption that is not often talked about by popular TH-camrs. You give me hope so much hope, I love to just binge watch all of your videos. From your lovely and accepting demeanor, to your absolute wit and craftsmanship, you continue to inspire me. Much love and I wish you growing success!
I’m shocked and so excited at how she said that she’s most comfortable in black! That combined with the spider necklace makes my goth aesthetic loving heart beat just a bit faster 🖤
I love that she isn't just wearing dark academia... she is living it!
I've never seen someone so elegant and that actually takes the time to sit down and do everything herself (especially with her hair and makeup), I'm so here for it
I just don’t understand shopping for clothes on the regular. I wear commercially produced clothes, but I maybe buy twice a year, and I keep clothes for YEARS. I have some items that are pushing ten years old in my wardrobe. Now that I’m thirty my body has started to change and I’m going to have to begin replacing some pieces. My mom always told me to buy the best you can afford, and make sure it goes with at least three things you already own. When I was in college, I probably added six items of clothing per school year and I always made sure I had things to wear the new pieces with. Also: buy out of season when the prices are better! You can get very high quality clothing which will last for a decade or more for a much better price.
"I can't consonant that properly in American" - I love.
Where is she from? English is not my first language so I don't know if she has an accent?
@@daniwastaken she's American but has spent a lot of time in England. She has an American accent with some British vocabulary.
I’m from a place where that is beyond true! I have a heavy accent and it’s even hard to say things like “yeet.” And I want to be a voice actor, so. 🤣
I love that you’re vegetarian and even though you don’t support leather you make a great argument for why use it for a few products because they’ll last a lifetime vs repeatedly buying plastic products...this is something I’ve been mentally struggling with but you’ve made the argument I needed to hear thank you
10/10 would watch Bernadette’s TED talk on fast fashion
Cue 100 comments about the historical (in)accuracy of shaving one's legs. Also, that is the best repurposing of a library card catalogue.
seeeeee but if I hadn't, I'd have 10000000 horrified comments at the reality of modern-non-shaving. You just can't win. 😅
@@bernadettebanner You really can't, sadly.
@@bernadettebanner Nooooo join us in the non-shaving-land, we're nice people 😢
@@bernadettebanner Honestly the only reason I ever shave mine is if I have a doctors appt in which they will be seen, or they start to get itchy. xD Which happens every so often. I love how they feel when fresh shaved, but I ain't got TIME fo dat. xD
I've got to wait months to grow hair on my legs to shave, and even then there's not much bothering with.
Your videos are so soothing and are currently the sounds I listen to while falling asleep (which is much quicker than before) but it sucks because it’s so interesting
If you (like myself) don't live near a thrift store, here are some places to look online:
Poshmark - just hit that filter below the search bar to show only closet items (then you'll avoid the boutiques Bernadette mentions)
ThredUp - has a HUGE selection at pretty affordable prices
Etsy - there are a lot of consignment stores on there too! Etsy is probably the easiest place to search by aesthetic as well.
I've recently learned that Goodwill apparently has an online storefront as well? I've never tried it but it could be super helpful as well.
There are a pros & cons to this method, of course, but this way of searching has helped me a lot as my lifestyle & needs have changed.
The Elizabethan animal portraits! Thank you for sharing your tips about avoiding fast fashion. We have such a disposable culture, wish ppl would consider how long this planet needs to last... like five billion years
Edna Mode is quaking in her boots.
"No capes!"
Ahhhhhh I love that film 😂❤️
In past years I've had a lot of moral conflict about the use and wearing of leather, but came to the same conclusion about leather shoes/bags/belts versus faux leather shoes/bags/belts about five years ago. I have two pairs of well-crafted leather shoes (Doc Martens and Fluevogs, two of the best investments I ever made!) and the Docs have lasted me three times as long as a pair of the pleather boots I would have bought in my teenage years would have, and only get more comfortable the more I wear them. (Also, they're covered in a Hieronymus Bosch print. Faux leather could never.)
I'm slowly trying to wean myself from fast fashion, but it's...surprisingly difficult. It's astounding to re-evaluate your view of the world in terms of convenience, and weigh that against the price that you don't have to pay in terms of dollars and cents. (I used to work for a major corporation with brands that rhyme with The App, Cold Gravy, and Havana Dubrovnik. They still have not paid their garment factory workers for orders that have been filled.)
My shoe journey actually hit a hard speed bump at Crocs, of all the things. I am CONSTANTLY in the garden in the spring and fall (and often in the winter) and I have three pairs of Crocs that I have worn until they are quite unsafe. They have no tread. One pair has been chewed by outdoor rodents (I left them outside once), but they are completely _washable_, and I can't get beyond that aspect of plastic. Natural rubber would be a step up, and if someone would make a Croc-like natural rubber shoe, I'd be on them in a hot minute.
That little rant brought me so much life. Many of the people I know are vegetarian or vegan and often times say I'm not doing more by eliminating wool and leather. But as you said the method of which vegan leather is just not up to par yet. And the product is not long lasting. Same thing with some plant fiber clothes. The processes into turning them into a fiber is so chemically dependent that it pales in comparison to fibers like cotton, which doesn't require as much processing to make it usable
Hi admittedly have a ton of fast fashion clothes within my wardrobe but I’m happy to say at least 90% of them were thrifted. I constantly get compliments on my style and it feels nice to know that I’m recycling something old. The 10% of things that I have that are not thrift add or basic pieces I use most often to “complete” an outfit. Thank you for bringing attention on to such a topic. I adore your fashion sense
I watch your videos when I’m stressed because your voice is so soothingx
Bernadette, I enjoy your and the perspectives you offer here on issues of personal style, fair labor and fast fashion.
Much of this is new to me; I’m male, in my 50‘s and only in the last couple years began to develop an interest in history of men‘s clothing, vintage men‘swear and the concept of personal style.
In that time I‘ve done a fair amount of reading, watching of Men’s TH-cam channels on both contemporary style and vintage men‘s wear. I also do a great deal of thinking...as I learn historic clothing, and development of personal style, I also have to consider how I adapt to the fact I live in a hot subtropical desert climate.
Your commentary is a often a nice counterpoint to the thinking of the men‘s Fashion influencers-and often aligned with vintage enthusiasts.
Anyway, good work!
Awesome to read a clothing consuming man becoming aware! Please spread this if you can (and dare, I imagine it is an even more unpopulair topic for guys).
Did you know silk and to some degree also wool are not only great for keeping one warm but also for keeping you cool? They also posses natural antibacterial properties so they smell less rapidly when sweated in. Wash regularly and properly of course ;p
Linnen breathes and can be washed more often because it is sturdy.
I personally find a linnen ( let alone silk!) blouse with a modern clean cut and say for example off white or black, very stylish on a man! ^^
I wish you luck on the journey✌
Omg can you please give us a "teen goth trash Bernadette" photo shoot? I'm cackling about this little peek into your past
I’ve gotten to where I will only go thrifting to buy “new” clothes and I’ve learned how to sew to mend and make- mostly from videos like these that show how much more beneficial it is! Thanks!
I would so much enjoy watching you reproduce the third fast fashion shirt in an actual nice lace
As always, you're such an inspiration. For years I've had a capsule wardrobe and I absolutely love it. Only recently have I been interested in a bit of history bounding and so shop exclusively at thrift stores for my new purchases. I wholeheartedly support the idea of buying less and buying better quality which lasts longer thereby reducing the consumption. These ideas have also influenced by buying habbits in other areas such as home furnishings. One thing about resale/thrift stores. For plus size shoppers it can be very difficult to find items. I was always so frustrated with thrifting because I could never find anything that would meet my needs. It's only been recently, since dropping 30+ pounds, that I've had wonderful luck finding pieces at resale shops. This can be a hindrance to plus size shoppers looking to break away from fast fashion.
everytime you twirl i just stare in awe. Your small wardrobe is beautiful!
"Dress how ever gloriously, wonderously, eccentrically you want and be your full weirdest and most wonderful self at all times. I promise life is so much more fun that way."
I think its nice to demonstrate that you can acheive certain popular aesthetics with older fast fashion clothes, as the thrift stores are full of them. Dont go shopping fast fashion looking for this stuff, shop it all secondhand and be aware that if you find a secondhand fast fashion item you like, youre giving an already existing clothing item a home.
You should remake that red blazer! I bet you could do it, and it could be nice to have a different color or maybe soft pattern
Seeing as I now live in Edinburgh, I really need to get on with the cape I'm planning to make, even though there are currently very few tourists 😅
I totally agree about the wool wastage issue. We have sheep here in New Zealand. The cost of shearing the sheep is 3 x what we would get for the wool, so we compost it. :+(
You're 100% right on the vegan leather thing. Every single pair of faux leather shoes I've ever owned has fallen apart within months, whereas my first pair of docs lasted me four years and are still mostly wearable apart from needing to be re-soled because the brakes on my bike didn't work at all pretty much ever and I chose to simply tempt god to strike me down rather than take the bus to work
I don't understand the fast fashion term. But am falling in love with Dark Academia that I just started looking into today. Once I have the money, I plan to go on a huge clothe shopping spree, buying a new me.
thank you for calling out "vegan leather", so many companies use this this term as sustainable option when its just pure petro plastic
Still more sustainable than animal leather, sorry... you can consult the Higgs sustainability index (pretty much the industry standard) for more info. Leather is second to last on the scale... this index takes info account production but also durability. I encourage you to dig :/ (leather still looks nicer, is more comfortable and durable but I NEVER buy leather other than second hand !)
@@mightyaxolotl74 it's true it has more environmental impacts considering that it is literally a grown animal in need of care and feeding before it becomes leather vs chemically made that can stay in 1 factory
I see your point and I understand but again companies like that also make those same chemical components to create harmful tanning practices to produce at the rate to keep up with fast fashion
If anything finding ethical leather should be a task we can look for considering we've done it for thousands of years with natural tanning products for the leather making process. I just think companies need to get out of that mindset of fast and easily produced to something that actually takes the environment into account.
I mean just because it's lower on the index doesn't mean it's any better? As Bernadette said it's plastic and isn't biodegradable.
Sorry about this ramble it's just that fast fashion makes me really think in a lose lose scenario unless they themselves change for the better 😅
I’ve been an Irish dancer for about a decade now and I must talk about those mock ghillies. I find it funny that they are upturned, presumably as a fashion choice, because in Irish dancing, a way to tell if the soft shoes have been worn is by seeing how much the toe has shaped into where it would be when you are standing on your toes.
She is that one cool aunt that is very independent and dedicated 💕✨. The one that starts adventure in your life and is the spark to your inspiration.
Petition to normalise coats
all in favour say: I
monotonous choir of voices from the Bernadette Banner fans: I
(edit: I'm now making my own tweed coat even though it's coming into summer and it's going to go over 30 degrees Celsius because why not and for Aesthetic™ purposes)
I'd love to wear coats but where I live it's hot almost all year round😭 a coat wouldn't be worth it with the weather.
@@annesanchez3093 Same. But I'm stilling wearing my black hoodie with black leggings.
I
Petition to normalize old fashioned dresses and hats.
All in favour, say I. If not, just leave because we're all having a blast here.
Thank you Bernadette! I was inspired by your way of clothing and decided to wear a white shirt (the long sleeved "working shirt"), black skirt, stockings, oxfords (which was a part of my old uniform in HS), and green parka for outerwear/coat. Wearing these, Ihanged out with friends and later a date which lasted for a whole day; not that much classy compared to yours, and mostly reusing what items I've already had in my wardrobe, but I felt more comfortable in those garments even with the many layers which are not usually preferable in my area of living due to its tropical weather. I also felt better about myself because my body type is slightly bigger than average and than most of my friends, be it due to genetics or habits, so I had a negative view on myself wearing "good" clothings. With your videos in mind, I decided to wear what I really wanted to wear and that was one of the highlights of my day.
I personally love the idea that people don't actually need a lot of clothing and instead needs to emphasize on the quality. Would love to try making my own clothes one day, be it recycling fromy old clothings I previously received or bought or making brand new, with the time I have in hand.
As someone who grew up in and currently still live in poverty, it's difficult to afford to good quality cloth. I've solved this primarily by buying second hand. I've found most of my favorite pieces at local thrift stores and when I purge my wardrobe I donate all of the pieces I either don't fit or don't wear.
The thing I hate the most about fast fashion is how it contributes to body shaming.
Centuries ago clothes were made literally for you, clothes fit into your own specific and unique body. Nowadays with fast fashion, you're expected to fit into sizes of clothing, and if you don't, you're cast out and looked at sideways
I so agree! Personally I’ve put on about 30 lbs in the past year and clothes just don’t fit this body the same way as they fit my smaller body. I can hardly find anything that I LIKE on my unique body, because simply buying bigger doesn’t work. I’d love to see fashion revert more to a carefully tailored to your actual shape way of sizing than what we have now. Everyone deserves to feel great in their clothes!
@@lisawise4204 Yes! Currently I'm working and researching on making my own bikinis because it's just a disaster finding ones that fit me how I like and that I also like
as someone working in the textile industry and knowing how to make patterns and to sew... what I hate about it is the poor quality (pattern, design and material). it hurts when you see it and you know how it could have done better. it really hurts physicly.
Not to mention that it’s so exorbitantly expensive to not buy fast fashion as a less than middle class overweight person. Obviously I CAN make my own things, but I can also buy two premade things with the same amount of money that just fabric would cost, and yes I CAN lose weight to afford less fabric and purchase patters in my size without having to guess and modify, but I also need to cover my body in the mean time.
It’s a viscous cycle let me tell you.
Yet another extension of modern day moralism ie the obsession with ethics,I'm superior to you cause I don't eat steaks,I'm superior to you cause I don't put on lipstick,I'm superior to you cause I don't own a pair of jeans,mind you while AT THE SAME TIME pushing for moral relativism.
I tried to imagine you in “modern” outfits for a moment. It didn’t work, you just seem so perfectly matched as you are.
Try looking up her toilet paper met gala dress. She looked so good, but the dress was so modern she looked like an entirely different person
"I shaved my legs for this, you are welcome" text cracked me up. Have Like, you deserved it
@Rishwin Renganathan 0:16 when she climbs out of bed
On a side note: with that red cape and witchy hat, Bernadettte really looks like a younger version of Professor McGonagall. No wonder the tourists be looking on with wide eyes and slack jaws! 🤣
Heh heh heh "Wow! New York is amazing! I've never seen anyone like her!!"
Elaine Johnson take a cookie and chill
@@elainejohnson796 👁👄👁 chill oml
@@elainejohnson796, I understand your annoyance but she literally does look similar to Maggie Smith/Minerva McGonagall. She actually made a hat based off of something the character wore 𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙚, why is it bad to notice the resemblance?
Please don't gatekeep historical fashion because people found their interest in it though well known and popular things.
9:12
"It has huge pockets to carry all the snacks!"
Pulls our A BOOK....?
You eat books, or are you purely fueled by knowledge?
I suppose immortals could very well be fully sustained on knowledge. Makes sense to me.
Oh my god, that red wool cape you found in Edinburgh used to be mine! I ended up giving it to a charity shop because I was a student (always carrying around books) and it was impossible to wear with a backpack
This makes me so happy to read! ♥ I have ended up giving away some pieces I miss to this day, praying they somehow wound up in a place where they were found and loved and got to live another life. I'm very sentimentally attached to things I weave into my life, but on very rare occasion, I tried to let some things go. Sometimes people roll their eyes over this style of neurotic nostalgia, but I actually think it less materialistic than the mindset in which absolutely everything one owns is instantly replaceable.
Damn what're the odds
@@faameexplains1192 50-50
That's so cool!!
wow small world
Title: Fighting Fast Fashion.
Thumbnail: more capes
Me: Yes, of course. Fast Fashion can only be defeated with a plethora of capes.
Yes i agree. Capes. Only capes. Always capes
Some heroes _DO_ wear capes!
@@biancabrooks280 i think this is the one time edna would say "yes capes"
Jasper Sorrows
A superhero may need to rig up different fasteners for her cape, so that it can’t put her in danger if it gets caught on something. On the other hand, having a garment that conceals the exact position of her body can be very useful.
And I DO know what a plethora ees!
I loved all the disclaimers you included in this video to ensure we don’t beat ourselves up for mistakes already made in buying fast fashion. Instead, you encouraged and inspired us to try and do better in the future ❤️
"I'm comfortable with anything in black" What a mood.
@RavenPuffGal1296 - Personally, I find black to be very unflattering to human skin tones. It just drains away one's natural coloring. I find dark greens, blues, browns, maroons, charcoals to be more flattering.
@@MossyMozart My natural coloring is drained by 95% of the spectum. If youd look best only in diharrea and vomit colors I bet you wouldnt be preaching 12 sesason system here.
I feel like her and John MacClean would get on like a house on fire!
Not a mood. She's a New Yorker. Have you ever lived in any big city that isn't in the Sun Belt? Black doesn't show the crud you get on you in big cities, and if you liven in Paris as a child, asI did, you'd have seen the most chic and stylish women wearing black. Black works really well for everyday wear in big cities that aren't too hot
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Poem about New Yorkers City Dwellers and Black Clothing
New Yorkers have a "thing"
With noir black clothing.
All day, all night.
All Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring.
Black clothing is the "thing."
--- Me, 2020/08/16
I grew up extremely poor, and there's something I've found that's nearly universal among people who did: it leaves us practically allergic to dropping serious money on anything. I saved up for a nice wool coat and still had legit anxiety when I actually bought it, whereas I wouldn't have had that anxiety if I'd purchased two cheaper coats. It makes no sense whatsoever, but growing up poor can instill some bad, bad habits and mindsets that I didn't even question until I was nearly 30. I had to talk myself into believing I deserved that coat -- that I was able to save that money and it was okay for me to spend it on one item instead of multiple cheap things. I’ve slowly tried to assemble a better wardrobe that will last me longer, but there is that persistent near-panic instinct that somehow does not exist when I buy multiple cheaper items. One of the hardest things poor people can do is give themselves permission to own something nice; I know that I am very far from alone in that, even though it’s ultimately self-sabotage.
(How much was the coat? $200.00. Even as a no-longer-impoverished adult, my brain persists in telling me that's too much money to drop on one thing that isn't an emergency.) I’ve had friends look at me like I’m absolutely nuts for being so anxious about spending that much, but childhood poverty can warp a person in insidious ways that we often can’t even recognize until it’s pointed out to us. I’m still poor by any objective standard, but I can pay my expenses and still have money to save, which is so much more than I had even as a young adult. I can afford that coat, yet my every instinct tells me that I shouldn’t spend that kind of money on something, even if it will ultimately save me in the long run. If there’s any way to kick that instinct, I don't know what it is.
I also grew up fairly poor, and even though I have a steady job and can afford nice things, I still am super hesitant to spend a lot of money on things. Lately though I've been trying to invest in higher quality clothes and shoes though. I will still wear my shoes into the ground before buying new ones, but I'm looking into getting some of my old leather boots repaired. For some reason having a dependable job has given me more confidence in shopping... Although shopping for shoes is hard when you're trying to find things that are going to fit well and last more than a year.
Two things I would recommend coming from a fellow "childhood under the poverty line" person:
1. Start buying used products. This will desensitize you to the "higher cost" items because you're getting them at a discount for the trade of a little wear. You will quickly see that well made products can be repaired and reused for a much longer period of time. This will start to justify their expense even if you eventually buy *new* well made items. And truthfully we don't need most things factory new in order to use them for their intended purpose.
2. Start making things for yourself. This one is huge for me. When you start to make things for yourself you see the value of quality raw materials and workmanship firsthand. When I decide to pay someone else to hand make something for me (due to lack of time or expertise) I have so much more appreciation for the amount of work that goes into a product (and feel less guilt for paying someone a decent wage for saving me having to learn a new trade.) When I make something for myself I take the time to save for the best materials I can get and make it as sturdy and repairable as possible. This way I *know* that five years from now when something needs mending the repair will be free minus labor since I will still have a bit of the original materials and the knowledge of how it was constructed. And best of all, the pride of enjoying something you made or customized for yourself justifies the cost every time you use it. It connects the "price" to the "worth" of something much more closely than a manufactured good.
Eventually you will be able to see that *you* are worth taking care of. Human beings, like everything else, do their best with good investment and maintenance 😉
@@frankiemillcarek6976 Thankfully my mom sews and has taught me much. I've always had an interest in making things from scratch! ^_^ I'm trying to learn more though, and I've been looking into how fabric is woven and how leather shoes are made. Very interesting stuff ^_^
Still, buying fabric for a new dress is always expensive, since I like a good long full skirt and I tend to prefer natural materials if I can find and afford them. But a good calico will last forever and is worth the investment! ^_^
Man (or woman, don't know), I relate to that. I'm Brazilian and I was never really poor. You know, we had hard times, but mamma always managed to make everything workout. She has always been an expert on reusing, sewing, and never really bothered if she was using second hand clothes. However, she was always hesitant about spending more money on one unique and good item. In fact, she still is, even though nowadays our finances are much better and I and siblings can convince her of buying more expensive and better items.
Also... some times I asked myself why "poor" people keep some expensive items, specially clothing. Of course, there's always dress code to consider, but I was thinking in a more... sentimental way? I don't know. And I know I'm a dumbass ignorant because of that. Then, recently, I found an answer: everyone needs magic. Everyone needs that amazing piece of clothe that makes you feel special, amazing, that takes you out of your own world. And I can't forget, of course, that these items can also be a heritage or something like that.
No one:
Literally no one ever:
Bernadette: PULLS AN ENTIRE BOOK OUT OF HER SKIRT POCKET
That is SO goals 😂❤👏🏼
Also make that black cape already!!! 😍
Everyone should be able to do that but clothing manufacturers have decided that a pocket that can hold more than a single dime is "too large". Dismantle fast fashion. Put pockets in everything.
@@SenshiSunPower I know right?! I thought I made large pockets in my garments, but turns out even bigger is an option too 👏🏼
I agree, that was great! I want to be able to do that too :D
Bo Nicky Bleeker
Make them big enough that a “pocket” format book actually fits in a pocket.
I make skirts with pockets big enough to slip my whole hand into. I hate all my clothes without pockets, because I forget they aren't there
love the clothes! my first thought was "what does she wear in summer?" i love autumn/winter fashion (layers, tweed, wool) but am always at a loss as to summer fashion. i usually just end up in a fast fashion tank and shorts and dreaming about Fall.
Same friend, same. I live in the subtropical part of Australia and whilst I love coats and capes there’s only really 2 weeks of the year I’d be able to wear one.
But fortunately for me im more of a 1940s girl so there are options. I’m still sad about the lack of opportunity for coats though
I feel that so much! If it were up to me there would be no summer, so I can enjoy wearing my lovely long coat, scarves and layers xD
I can relate. Recently I’ve realized that I don’t actually need to give up long sleeves and pants in summer - as long as the fabric isn’t too thick or heavy, they can actually be practical because they keep the sun off. So basically a spring/summer wardrobe can consist of many of the same items as a fall/winter one, just with fewer layers.
cotton and linen i believe are great breathable fabrics you can wear during summer months :)
@@geministargazer9830 omg sameeee
i've got all this stuff that i'm lucky to wear in autumn half the time, although I do live near Brisbane so it's a little cooler
Thank you SO MUCH for talking about using real wool. I own an ethical yarn shop and it breaks my heart when I see vegans refusing to use wool. I get it, but from an environmental stand point it's way way better to use natural fibres than plastic. Really appreciate you chatting about everything in this.
And also sheep NEED to be shorn, it's very unhealthy for them if they aren't!
I was always frantically snatching up bankets and such when my vegan friend came over so that they didn't have sit on or next to them. Until one day she snapped at me "would you relax! I don't mind waring it or touching it, I just don't want to buy it!"
She’s not a fashion influencer..... she’s a fashion ICON. Fight me on this.
Valora Von Tease
No- I don’t think I will...
Never!
Yes, yes she is
I won't fight you, I'll fight with you.
She is a gift to humanity 🌠
Time traveler: what year is it?
Bernadette: You tell me
This video was packed with great messages. No we won't get rid of fast fashion straight away but definitely let's be active with supporting the living wage and fixing clothes that we love for a better future. 🌿
“I shaved my legs for this. You are welcome” That’s such a big mood...
I mean, same... I only shave my legs in the summer or when they become uncomfortable. Armpits on the other hand, I'm a violinist, I have to.
@@crystalkirlia4553 same! Except I am not a violinist.
I, unfortunately, am unable to bend sufficiently to shave my legs. Long skirts to the rescue!
Bad hips. Bad knees. Bad back! I’m going to take assorted body parts & stand them in the corner if they continue to mis-behave.
I can't shave my legs nor my armpits because I burned my skin with hair-removing cream when I was a teenager. I chosed giving zero fuck to my hairy legs and armpit.
Sorry, but who could tell?
Well, I'll say it, as I haven't seen it mentioned yet: Wouldn't mind seeing a video of your new hobby of swooshing past berobed Harry Potter street tourists in your actual cape, to their wonder and amazement. :)
We need a compilation of that please
Oh, yeah! I would LOVE to see this!
Truth.
Yes, please!!
the video i never knew i needed until I saw this one, but it now desperatly needs to happen!
Things I learned after watching:
1) I need to make more skirts.
2) I need, NEED a cape.
3) I need to get to Iverness to have a kilt made of Clan Urquhart tartan.
4) I need a cape.
yes, cape.
Megan Urquhart we all need a cape, this is the take away from this😍
Capes need to come back for everyone.
if you find a good cape please tell me. I can't go to my fabric store and I do not want to order online, as I love to feel the fabric and the weight etc.
CAPE
The guinea pig sliding across the floor is quite literally the cutest thing I’ve ever seen
A quick note from somebody who worked at a thrift store. First, quality clothes come through more often than you would think, if you're willing to put in the time to find them (like merino wool sweaters). Secondly, be realistic about the clothes you donate. If they're holey, patched a bunch, stained, or smell bad, they'll be thrown out. It's usually better to find a way to be creative with old clothes like that (cabbage, mock up fabric, sewing little stuffed animals) than to donate.
last year i started buying second hand. I found quite a few goodies that were in good to new condition.
And don't throw out old tshirts. They make the best cleaning rags.
@@NoadiArt haha, they do! i have several XD mother taught me ;p but then again, mother would have a very hard tie throwing things out XDD
seriously, i own two merino sweaters, each of which was only like 7€ at my local charity shop, and they're going to last me a lifetime. One of them had a tiny little hole in the back, and that took like 15 minutes to fix
also if i buy something second hand where i know i don't support the brand/label, i'll usually just remove or cover up any visible logos or branding
I've found many items in thrift shops that still had their original tags on them. Like people bought them, never wore them, and then donated them.
Imagine having that much money.
you told us to peer pressure you sooo... BERNADETTE YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST MAKE A PATTERN OF THE RED CAAAAAAPEEEE!!!!!
Agreed, please do make it!
Yes please!
Yess!!
How many yards of fabric do you think that would be? I don't know if I can wait for the video!!!
I would buy that pattern in a heartbeat ❤
I love how she just doesn’t care at all and wears the most beautiful outfits that people don’t always appreciate
"...pockets for carrying all the snacks"
*pulls out book*
#RELATABLE
Lol, I call anything less than 200 pages a short snack.
And anything over 600 is a feast! :3
C O N S U M E T H E B O O K
Intellectual snacks!
libraries HATE her! Local woman consumes a book per day
“Massive pockets to carry all the snacks”
~pulls out book~
Mind snacks
A little repast.
A book is indeed a snack for the brain
what did you expect from a bookworm
Food for thought
As a Pescatarian, I really enjoyed how you spoke about the environmental impacts of Poly-wool and faux leather, faux-leather harms way more animals than well-made leather shoes do, and wool not only lasts longer and doesn't pollute the environment as much, but also we need to sheer sheep because if you don't they can overheat in the summer
Also sheering a sheep dosn´t kill it.
Also cows are still eaten by those that don’t have the privilege to be vegetarian so it’s a use every piece kind of thought as well
I honestly think killing animals is still holding the number 1 spot as harmful to animals. Also meat eaters are the biggest consumers of all this faux products you spoke about. Lol 😂
@@IrreverentBeauty in practically every poor country, meat is the least accessible form of calories hahaha 😂
Faux fur is also causing huge environmental problems.
“Unnameable Fast-Fashion” does have a certain appropriate, horrific, eldritch ring to it.
I can almost imagine someone making a label with that name. 😂
Love that
@@PeterHamiltonz its what it would be called if the dreaded labels 'upset' and 'wrong decision' megazorded into one giant evil soul sucking label.
😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱☕☕☕☕
I want to like this but at the time of writing this comment, yours has 666 likes and I just don’t want to affect it!
Edna: no capes!
Bernadette: whoops! I made fifty.
I think that rule should only be for superheros. Most people are not likely to get their capes stuck in jet engines or missiles.
@@jezpin3638 I agree - regular humans are much more careful around jet engines. Capes should definitely come back into style for everyone. Once my hand is back in top form (carpal tunnel surgery), and my Bernina properly serviced, I will be making a new one for the dreaded oncoming Upstate NY winter.
Edna would die for these capes.
I would argue that the same could be said for medieval knights, but Shadiversity did a video on that, and it turns out they're not that big a problem so. Just watch those jet engines. Oh! And campfires! You do not want to set yourself on fire because you weren't watching where your cape was going...
Bernadette: "I thought you said number of capes, I have a number of them!" 😂
THANK YOU for making a statement about leather and "vegan leather". I will literally die on that hill. It's very similar to the wool where leather is a byproduct and if it isn't tanned and used it'll just end up in a landfill
Yes, exactly. It especially irks me when militant vegans go on and on about eggs and wool and ThiNk Of tHe AnImaL, where most of the eggs are not fertilized so you're not killing anything when eating an egg. And for wool. Sheep need to get their wool cut off. It's how we bred them for the past millennia, but most militant vegans do not seem to understand.
@@BlitzsieLDiscoLSnow like, a sheep will literally die if you dont shear them!!!
@@RBVJ Yes, exactly. I grew up around cow and sheep farmers, so to me it was natural to know about shearing sheep and what not shearing sheep will do to the poor animal. It's astounding that a lot of people don't know those kinds of basics. But then again, if you've always lived in a big city, and your family always lived in a big city, and nobody thought about where their food or clothes came from and had an opportunity to chat with actual farmers, then I understand how people can think that way. But what I don't understand is why some of them then don't listen to us actual farmfolk who grew up near the damn animals and know what is going on.
@@BlitzsieLDiscoLSnow the reason vegans are against the egg industry is because of the poor conditions in which chickens are kept in the industry. It's like the fast fashion of food- very exploitive. Usually, chickens are kept in tiny cages. The "cage free" eggs often come from chickens that are kept in crowded conditions. I've been trying to buy eggs from friends who have their own backyard chickens since those are the ones I know have been kept humanly.
But yes, Bernadette made a great point about wool. I didn't know that there was wool going to waste because it's not worth enough to transport. What a shame.
@@BlitzsieLDiscoLSnow I believe the vegan pov about eggs is more that the chickens who lay them are kept in horrible conditions.. Not vegan myself but trying to educate myself on the subject. I agree with you, some vegans are out of touch with the reality of now, for example leather is a by product of the beef industry anyway, so i think it makes sense to use all we can use? But anti-specist people have an interesting pov and convincing arguments.