Welp. Fortunately, I wear my items way past 30 times. Have since I was a kid. That’s called growing up poor, folks! Same with repairing. Despite having the funds to just buy new now, I still repair. Nice to know that being poor had a benefit.
I don't know if this is super-correct to say but I always hear that the poor are generally the ones that make the least amount of negative impact on the earth. Makes sense, when you think about it. Having no steady income has definitely "forced" me to live more sustainably.
SAME. I wear the crap out of my clothes, At least I finally CAN buy my own clothes... I lived on hand-me-downs almost exclusively as a child! (Old church lady clothes aren't exactly the most fashionable in middle school!) But yeah, when I do pick out and buy my own clothes now, I cherish them and wear them to death!
I never thought of it as being poor, I grew up with second hand clothes and I repaired a lot just like you. I was taught not to buy clothes if I don't need them
@@maryt.8043 I was, unfortunately, hyper-aware of being poor. We went to a fairly well-off school district, and I got reminders every day that other kids weren't living the way I was.
Mary's Test Kitchen // Vegan Cooking another Problem is that the free clothing we give away is so cheap in developing countries (they are sold there) that no local clothing market can evolve..which a society needs to buid itself up after a war or a crisis etc.
I know! It's so gross that we offload our garbage to other countries. Hear about how China just stopped taking our recyclables? Big reality check for Western countries!
I knowww 😵 it's important to know where our clothes comes from but also where it goes when we don't want it any more! Can nothing be easy in this world? 😜
I donate mine to the salvation army. They either sell them in their second hand stores, or give it to homeless people, or reuse the fabrics for their own designs, or reuse the fibers isolation for houses. You can even send them old socks.
I’ve been confused what major to choose for while, between fashion, graphic design, and industrial design, but after watching this i know what I’m gonna be doing. I think i found a new goal in life. I’m gonna make fashionable, reusable, durable, cheap clothing out of waste materials from garment factories. Living in Bangladesh, i have access to that. I’ve seen how much fabric is wasted just to make ONE article of clothing. This needs to stop. The market? Gen z is all about saving the world now. That’s all i see on social media. Popular fast fashion brands will go down if this goes on and if sustainable brands have a higher demand.
i mean... if you bought it online and then you find out it doesn't really fit thaaaat good or just doesn't look good on you... (and you have many of them...?(ok i feel really guilty for buying so many fast fashion things i don't need))
I also want to add: even if you have no option other than fast fashion and other unethical brands, you still have the power to make the MOST out of the item! If you have to buy an unethical bra for example, get as much use out of it as you possibly can, and that will lower the negative impact of having bought it.
Katie Andrea goddaaaaaamn i didn’t even know there were Js in bra sizes 😳 but then again I don’t wear bras.... but still, I never heard of Js in my life I thought it goes up to double Ds or something
I'm latina and in my family, every piece of fabric matters. When a shirt is already too worn out (has holes), we cut it and use it as cleaning rags or I make makeup remover pads from it. Same goes with jeans, we cut them and turn them into shorts :)
The problem with fast fashion is that once you get into it its hard to get out. Because the quality sucks so you end Up having to buy new stuff every other season. And buying new clothes every season is so expensive the only thing you can afford is fast fashion. Im finally breaking out but it took years!
I used to buy all my clothes from H&M etc. and the oldest piece of clothes from there is more than 15y old and still wearable. :) So it´s always up how you take care of it. :) Of course the colors of the clothes will fade after a while, but thats happening to every brand. :) And to Kristen: I have this very very old HIM (Band) shirt which I´ve bought from EMP 17years ago.....I was wearing it constantly all the years until it started to get holes here and there (Then it was my pyjama shirt for a while). About 2 years ago, I decided to upcycle it cause I really LOVE that shirt and don´t want to let go of it.....and now I´m wearing it again almost every day. :D
I've had the same experience. I bought a lot of fast fashion clothes in my life, and I still have most of it. I am buying ethically now, when I actually need to buy something. The oldest pair of jeans I had was 10 years old, and I gave them to my sister this year, because I finally gained enough weight to stop wearing XS xD They still look brand new, btw. The best thing you can do to prolong the life of your clothes is to hang dry, instead of using dryer, and also, when you hang your clothes, choose a spot with no sunlight, the colours will last longer that way.
I do not think it's hard to get out. about 1,5 years ago I stopped buying new clothes for a year, because I wanted to challenge myself. and it worked totally fine! I do shop now, I sell my old clothes and buy new high-quality clothes from fair fashion brands or second hand/vintage stores. Try it :)
Sadly, thats true... I once bought a sweater and was only adble to machine wash it tywice before it started falling apart, even though I washed it by the instructios... There is this method called "the 30 method" I guess? You ask yourself 2 questions before buying: "Will I wear this Item at least 30 times?" and if you could awnser that question with yes, you ask yourself: "Will its quality allow me to do so?" I use this method when shopping and it really helps shopping more mindfully.
Regarding donation, it is best to donate to local shelters for the homeless or for refugees. If those items are not damaged then they will be used. They are also groups where newly arrived refugees ask for specific types of clothing / blankets/ sheets etc. That is a good way to help people by giving them something they need/want. Donating clothes abroad can be very problematic and it can alter local economies and cultural practise.
More tips: 1. try to find and develop new hobbies to replace clothes shopping. 2. Try to ignore what everyone else (your peer group) is wearing and focus on what clothes feel comfortable in your size. 3. Try to ignore 'friends' who pressure you to dress a certain way. 4. When you feel you must shop, try to focus on about three colors that look good together, and that 'look' good on you (usually similar to your natural eye or hair color) that you can mix and match every day of the week (like the above video with the brown shirt). This can save you money, time, and closet space. 5. A low cost hobby that can be easily improved over the years: write out daily, one paragraph soap opera or telanova scripts, with a variety of characters, places, plots. Each paragraph could be added on to a serious You Tube academic tutorial as a 'drama class break.' 6. Most everyone has a craving for new colors, especially in the winter time. Try to fill this need by doing a variety art work or gardening, instead of clothes shopping. July 15, 2018
I'm really glad I live in Melbourne (Australia) where there's enough of the population who are vegan and care about sustainability that we have a lot of op shops (thrift stores) and ethical stores. The only problem is that I'm on a student budget and I can't afford $90 for a bra.
or for the last one, pay for someone to make the item. Maybe a local (small or big) designer or a fashion design student. There's is a woman that make my clothes when I sent her fabric and the design I want for very cheap compare to *all* the fast fashion brands in my country (venezuela).
Unless you've found a sustainable source of fabric that's only half a solution... Besides in other countries it's impossible for that option to be cheaper than fast fashion, usually there is no comparison, it's way more expensive to have it personally made...
Kristen, i have been getting value from your videos for years now and really appreciate what you do. Just a little thing that i wanted to mention: please dont be shy about promoting what u do! Its great to talk about your other videos and your depop store. Love!
Kristen Leo Just keep in mind: your subscribers are here for a reason. You're not shamelessly promoting mindless consumerism by waving unnecessary items in front of the camera. You help us make the world a tiny bit better, and those of us who have something to spare just want to give back for that effort.
I think that having classic basics definitely helps with quitting fast fashion. I also noticed that when I figured out what styles I liked, and what suits me best, helped steer me away from buying every season.
What actually helped me was that when I started watching old movies (Audrey and others) then I actually saw what classy clothes are and that it is possible to wear them nowadays, too. For example trench coats. Of course you have to love old or classy clothes in order to buy and wear them because for some ppl they can be boring. But for me, old movies and videos helped me a loy and now my wardrobe looks so much more sophisticated hehe
This should be taught on news and school not on TH-cam! What a shame that we need to learn to be sustainable by ourselves, like, not everyone has access to the Internet...
You should try to make a video for plus size women. I know that's not really your audience but it's hard for bigger gals to find stuff in thrift.. but I challenge you to find a plus size model and thrift good outfits for her.. I thrift all the time and I love it but I'm straight sized..
Not to be *that* person, but part of being sustainable and living ethically is only using or consuming that which you need. Being overweight or obese means you're eating more than your body needs. Eating less solves multiple problems!
Informative and super helpful, Kristen! Making 'scary' sounding things such as shopping ethically easy by breaking it into simple steps is one of the best things we can do to make it more approachable. A video on materials would be really helpful as well! Also, I think your DIY's are super cool and would like more of them, if you like making them :D
I donated a box of clothes to this thrift store once, and I decided to look around and they started putting out the clothes i donated while I was there! lol, but for real it made me SO glad that my clothes weren't going to landfills.
I love these sorts of videos! I know they might not be the most "trendy" videos and possibly not get the most views but you're making a difference with every person that views it, and that's so important and inspiring. Keep doing your thing!
I recently learned about sustainable fashion through your videos. I personally shop more at thrift stores (except for undergarments) than department stores or malls just because I don't like spending a lot of money on clothes and I enjoy finding unique pieces. Now I'm glad I opted for that. Definitely sharing this video to my friends!
One tip I have is to learn to sew and properly take care of your clothes. If the fabric looks good after many years, but there a few stains or rips, you can upcycle the clothing and make the item trendier and more fitted to your body.
Another thing that I think it's important to mention is that it's alright to buy clothes sometimes that are not second hand if you can't find the right size. I'm plus size and it's to difficult to find jeans in my size in thrift shops (especially in Greece) so I have to buy them from brands who make plus size clothes.
This is kind of late, but ever since discovering you I have 100% quit fast fashion and I only thrift now. I also rewear everything that I have previously bought from fast fashion and make the most out of it. Thank you so much for being such an inspiration. Love you, keep spreading your amazing message.
Great video yet again! I am super passionate right now about teaching people how to repair clothes. Sadly because people's sewing skills diminished over the years many people do not think it is possible to repair certain things, or that it has to be very costly. Even I as a fashion designer have had moments where I have been wondering - is it worth it? I really would love you to cover materials - I want to hear your point of view on ASOS ban on 'animal fibres' and at the same time selling so much cheap polyester clothing.
Miss Matti i love to reuse the clothes i already own. An old shirt turns into a stylish crop top so fast. And the excess fabric can be turned into cleaning rags. The only thing i dont really know how to repair are jeans/pants that ripped at my midsection. Any tips on that?
Rafaela Scheiwiller you are referring to the holes that develops in the crotch area correct? There are a couple of different ways to repair that. I normally do put a piece of fabric underneath if the whole is bigger, then I use the 3 step zigzag on my sewing machine. But I have seen some interesting hand-stitched techniques on Pinterest that I would love to try as it looks more invisible than what I have done so far. And there are even more ways to do it!
Please continue doing what youre doing! I aspire to be a fashion designer as well, and i completely believe that we can make stylish and trendy clothing without having to sacrifice the quality of the workers and garments!
An important thing when it comes to getting as much use out of your clothes as possible is taking care of them properly. Paying attention to those labels that say in which temperature to wash, how to dry, etc. Also washing your clothes less as it damages your clothes. Many people are just used to washing everything after single use. But most of the time its not necessary - sniff and do visual examination before deciding to wash! :) Most of the time I can get 3 wear times out of my t-shirts before I have to wash them. Also i try not to wear my favorite sweaters on bare skin, but have a t-shirt underneath to catch all my sweat so that i can wash my sweaters less.
I love to get old clothes from my cousins and friends, I usually fit them to my size, and I have being wearing those clothes for years. ALSO I like to get black clothes as when they are about 4 years old when they look grey I can put a bunch of it in a pot with coal dye and henna and revive the color, I have pants and jackets for about 10 years like that, also you can do that with basically any colour too.
Recently I started turning my super old clothes into cushion fillings. I cut them into long strips, put them into a pillow/ cushion case and voilà! It's cool because we can make them extra fluffly :) And, with a pretty case, they make for beautiful gifts as well.
I didn't grow up poor at all, I was very fortunate, but my dad always believed in only buying what you need while my mom believed in quality > quantity. Probably due to a mix of these two, I've always done a lot of these things growing up and also continue to do these things haha. This video did help me to avoid fast fashion though, thanks!
I watch your DIYs too!! I do make zip-up packing cubes out of old t-shirts or bedding as well as general cleaning rags and keep old worn socks for polishing stuff and protecting fragiles in transit etc but old underwear and bras.. kinda need to go right? I can’t think of a way to upcycle those... and you can’t donate them either of course.. (some charities take bras in barely worn condition, but I definitely wear mine until the wires stab me 🙄) so if you can think of a solution, please enlighten me/us! Also I confess I’m a terrible person; I do buy the few bras I have from non ethical shops because I’m a really difficult size (32G) and they never fit right and sadly can often cost an absolute fortune (more than jeans level of expensive) in local boutiques 😩
Zip up packing cubes? That sounds so much fun! I think you can upcycle some parts of bras - wires, hooks, rings etc. I know Stella McCartneys bras use recycled metal detailing, and charities like Oxfam in the UK encourages you to donate wired bras despite condition because the wires are gold amongst women in some countries in Africa. I have saved some parts of my underwear to use as stuffing in a project I am working on.. but I do not feel like adding the crotch into it.. 😝
Yeah you know like the kind that people usually buy from places like amazon? They're SO useful you can keep all your things organised, separate your clean from dirty easily when you travel and they just go in the wash with all your other clothes too! I've made all kinds of sizes for different things and even given some to friends etc too. Ah the Stella Bras look beautiful but I can't find any in a 32G, they go to an E I think but still can't fit in them sadly. The search continues. Oh ok I'll remember to go to Oxfam the next time a bra gives up on me thank you. Great idea to shred them and use as stuffing, might make myself a DIY sofa cushion sometime (although I too will leave the crotch out haha)
For example, I am a high school student and I do not have my own money to spend on ethical/fair fashion but I do use whatever money and resources I have to purchase a few second hand pieces, and also educate myself about sustainability and ethical/sustainable brands and materials. I talk to my friends and family about sustainability, I write essays for my classes about the stats behind it and I support lovely TH-cam channels that spread the movement! Thank You Kristen!! Love you!!
This video just appeared on my feed and I clicked on it cause I just did my dissertation about this topic and the growing movement of slow fashion. I think it's very cool what you're doing and unfortunately most people are not even aware of how big the problem of fast fashion is. I've been struggling to find a balance between my values of sustainability and the options I've got around me, but this video was very helpful :) definitely subscribing to learn more!!
That was a pretty helpful video. I'm trying to shop more ethically and be a minimalist because having a lot of useless stuff gives me anxiety. I also live in Greece and I'd love to find some good second hand or thrifting shops in Volos and be able to buy things on a budget.😊
Great video. I would, however, tack in the option of commissioning. Seek out designers and seamstresses and the like in your area. See if there is someone who can custom make the garment you need. You can also learn to sew and start making your own clothes. That's what I have done over the past few years. (Yes, this has it's own issues, because who made the fabric and where? Another angle to research and consider) My parents raised me on thrift stores and hand-me-downs, my "back to school" wardrobe was always second-hand. Now that I am sewing, I am not just making new things, but also learning how to mend and upcycle. It's not just a great way to make clothing last and stick to the Fashion Industry, but it's a great way to express my own personality and creativity. That sense of accomplishment isn't something you can buy.
absolutely loved this vid! so many people don’t know about our donated clothes going to landfills in developing countries :(( love you for always being so informative about sustainability!
my mom has always taught me to use something until it can’t be used anymore. i was surprised when i found out that some people actually buy nice kitchen towels to wipe the tables and everything because my mom has always reused our old clothes 🤷🏻♀️
Awesome helpful video. My cents on the food point: 1. Support local, small/medium sized farms and businesses. Yay farmer's markets! 2. Buy food that is FAIR TRADE CERTIFIED (think of your coffee and chocolate candy) 3. It's all about the sourcing. Organic and Vegan options aren't necessarily harm-free. 4. Lastly, do the research!
I was gonna watch the DIY videos as soon as you mentioned it but then you said nobody watches them so I instantly thought “well they must not be that good”. Don’t put yourself down. BE PROUD OF YOUR WORK! You’re doing a really good thing here! OWN IT and more people will want to be part of it. Thank you for all the advice :) keep up the good work
Unfortunately I think ethical clothing is geared towards a certain demographic. Plus sized clothing is hard to find as it is, and if you want sustainable clothing you're left out to the super expensive items with a very limited collection. I have taken to buying BCI and the odd GOTS certified top from a fast fashion outlet which is nowhere near perfect but better I guess. Second hand plus sized garments are nearly impossible to find if want to try them on first. I'd love it if you could share some tips on how to shop sustainable when you can't find your size and don't want to buy expensive items. Also, I'd appreciate the materials video.
Plus, I looked the websites offering these. And am sorry but the clothing looks like crap not pretty styles. And the cuts and styles would make people feel ugly and not pretty. It 's made for a certain body type...But since it;s that is shoved in your faces. People all "Oh must be the style.."
For thrift stores, id reccomend savers or value village, they actually organize by size and always seem to have a much wider range thats easier to find than at goodwill, which has more of a vague s-m-l sizing organization
Women's shelters and domestic abuse shelters are a great place to donate to, especially baby items, good condition and work place clothing items, books, appliances, and some places take furniture. If it's a local organization it will usually get places directly with people in need
oooo, great video! also, I LOVED YOUR LAST DIY VIDEO, so please make some more? in the past week, I have watched so many of your videos and I love them, enjoy them, they inspire me, you inspire me... the praise could go on and on. so. my point is - you're great, keep doing what you're doing, love you, bye. :D
I watched a documentary about what happens with the clothes that people donate, and they DO sell them, a lot of people live from that but it is not as fair...
I have a huge addiction with fast fashion. Let’s just say that I have about 150 pieces of clothing in my closet and I owned none of them three years ago. It just became a nasty habit because I love spending time with my mom and our favorite thing to do is to shop which leads to buying fast fashion items constantly. I’ve tried to slow down and I haven’t purchased a new article of clothing in three months which is good for me. I’m going to start looking into ethical brands but first I’m going to try to get the best out of my clothing for the next few years
Hey Kristen, I love re-watching your old videos when I need strength lol. I don’t have a huge friend group that shares these ideas. I just want to say I appreciate you and all your hard work so so much! I love my thrifted closet, but obviously there are some things I’ve had to buy that can’t be thrifted (not necessarily ethical or sustainable due to cost). I beat myself up about that, but you remind me I’m doing my best and that’s all I can do! 💕💕💕
this video was super helpful! as far as finding ethical bras, i’m a hard to find size and i think that if the bra is in good condition then buying secondhand is a good option for bras (i once bought like 3 bras for $8) but other than that you can make your own, they have patterns online and thrift shops have tons of fabric you can use so you don’t have to support craft stores that use unethically made fabric!
If you've got the talent to diy them go for it! 👌🏼 Most people unfortunately don't have the time or skills but creating your own clothes is another option for sure!
I’ve only recently subscribed to your channel but you’ve definitely inspired me to consider living more ethically/sustainably where possible. Especially with the state of the world as it is at the moment, I’m becoming increasingly aware of communities and individuals who benefit more from my money than large corporations like amazon and fast fashion places. It just means I’ve done more research into not only ethically made produce, but high street stores that are good employers and generally have a good ethos. I know I’m like a year late but this video was so helpful thank you! X
If you have damaged clothes you can use it to make clothes for your dog. My do is really tiny so i cut the sleeves off old shirts and jackets and cut holes in for the arms. They’re really ugly but it keeps her warm and she’s gonna tare it up anyway. 🙂
Yay!! A new video! I’ve been getting into thrifting and I think it’s definitely more unique and better than giving money to people who are hugely benefiting.
I have a shirt that was given to me for my 16th birthday. I am now 37. The shirt was well made and I have gotten many years out of it. It is now getting rather thin and will probably develop holes soon, so it will be time to let it go. I definitely got a good amount of use out of that shirt!!!! I love wearing clothes until they wear out. I donate clothing that I don’t wear.
I do this for my kid too. When the kids' consignment store has their seasonal 90% off sale, I can get an entire wardrobe for 20 bucks, and they only take higher quality name brands. Clothes get twice as much use when they start loose and then when kid outgrows them, I give them to a friend with a smaller kid so I know they're getting used.
There are two thrift stores in my area (somewhere in France) but they're both very expensive, so I cannot afford it. But I rarely buy clothes anymore so I feel like I still do something.
It might sound gross but in my area a lot of people donate bras to thrift stores, and a lot of them are barely used or even still have tags on them. So I buy from the thrift when I can
Love this! By the way, I'm currently living in Athens for 6 months because my work transferred me; do you know any good thrift stores in Athens/Greece? So far I've been shopping down Ermou street but that's all fast fashion, so I'd really like to make a bigger effort even though I don't know this place like I did my home country.
I would love a video about upcycling! I'm not creative, but I have sooooo many clothes. I'm a hoarder in my eyes. Others call me a collector. Anyway, I love unique clothing, so upcycling would be huge for me. It may keep me from shopping!
I know it’s off the topic, but I just can’t help myself but ask about the painting in the background... Beautiful! Who is it by? Loved the video, just what I needed right now:)
I started losing weight 7 months ago and welp I started flying through clothes. I gave them to my sister who either wore them herself or gave them to her preggo friend or sold them at a garage sale. So I believe at least 95% of my clothes went to a good home. Let's just say I completely gave away every single clothing item I had 7 months ago because I lost 60 pounds or so and went down 4 sizes in pants and 3-5 sizes in shirts. So now when everybody comments about my weight all I think about is all the cute clothes I lost.
My issue is that im very petite (xs) so that i hardly find stuff that i like that fits me in thrift stores... And further i am vegan so also dont wear wool, leather or suade. For me it turned out to be too much work to go by 10 thrift stores to find the thing im looking for in my size and animal friendly.. For jackets i like the slouchy XL look but for other pieces i need something that fits me Let me know if others have the same issue and what I can do :)
These are my favourie stores for ethical underwear :-) Underprotection, they are a middle price ranged store and currently have a sale going on. Boody, they are pretty affordable but very basic. Anekdote boutique, they are expensive but make the most beautiful underwear i swear.
There's a lot of good recommendations here! I have made this list kristenleotsakou.blogspot.com/p/ethical-brands.html you can scroll down to lingerie and there's a lot of great brands there!
I would love to see your diy videos. I’ll watch it! 😄 My income fluctuates often and sometimes fast fashion is the only option. I heard fast fashion is terrible but I don’t know much about it. Thanks for sharing this info. 💗
I really like this topic ! I did some research about fast-fashion for a school-project and I was so chocked about it. I really wanted to do something good for the environment but also for myself, but I didn’t really knew where to start. So I’ve watched your video bu curiosity and now I could not be more happy than I am right now ! I finally found all the answers to my questions and I know now where to start in order to have a more ethical wardrobe. Really thank you, it was very helpful !
I actually invest money in designer brands like Acne Studios, Dior and Prada for the quality, design and history. Instead of buying tons of things from Zara, I save that money for something I really like from a more expensive brand.
it doesn't mean you're buying ethically. high fashion brands like marc jacobs, carolina herrera etc are on the "0%-10%" level in transparency about their production so yea
The worst thing is all my jeans getting rips on the crotch and thighs because I literally can’t think of any ways to recreate/reuse them and it happens SO often. Also btw I love all of your ethical shopping videos. They’re so informative.
I feel like she did a video about this or several. I dont remember where I watched it but Bangledesh has the lowest wage in the world and is the cheapest place to produce. Even if manufacturers have to pay them more, it will still be the cheapest place to produce meaning they won't lose their jobs. The consumer is not greatly affected but the people working in those factories get a raise that could improve theirs.
Amaranta Galindo actually, a relative went to Bangladesh, people were starving because a lot companies retrieve their factory, and now a lot people don't have job, it's a tough problem
Used to work in the kitchen then became a purchasing manager and I'm aware of the wasteful nsture of the entire chain of food industry. Never gave much thought on the clothing industry and thanks to this video I'm more cognizant of how and where I shop. Hopefully in 10-20 years people will become more responsible with our environment and the health condition of our fellow human beings.
Step 1: be wealthy enough to be able to buy overpriced clothes and automatically think it makes you better than people who can’t afford them! That’s it.
SO AGREE!E! Plus, I looked AT the websites offering these. And am sorry but the clothing looks like crap . And the cuts and styles would would make people feel ugly and not pretty. It 's made of a certain body type....But since that is, all that us shoved in your faces. People all "Oh must be the style.." It's Scamish... They make the same style, and cut in other patterns, and fabrics. saying they other are fanshion collections. WHEN IT'S SAME CUT/DESIGN. And they are asking for 300.00..where the cheapish is like 50.00 When it's a plain nothing special shirt that has that nautical (beach sailor) look. Where I swear, said fabric use is cheap (when buying as a business). And time in making it should be 20.00 tops. These "we don't do sweat shops" RETTY MUCH JOCKING THE PRICES! As your just buying their bandnname that is it. Plus, how can trust they are telling the truth, when they jack prices like this. When most of fabric use is cheap, when they but in wholesale. PLUS! Where do they get their fabrics? THEY COULD COME FROM SWEAT SHOPS!
Cadence Haase No money necessary for refusing, reducing, reusing and repairing 😅 If you dont buy new clothes anymore, you can save money. And if you do need new things, you can go for second-Hand instead of fast fashion. Thats usually even cheaper. 👍🏻 Theres no need to spend a lot of money on those „overpriced“ fair clothes if you dont want to. I have stopped supporting fast fashion a while ago and have not bought one single Fair-Fashion expensive clothing piece. 🙈 Just buy less instead of only switching where you buy.
Just found out about your account and I love it. Recently I have been making a transition by using organic products like shampoo and cleanser, and getting rid of unnecessary clothes etc but I want to bring this to the next level. Your videos are so helpful for this!!! Thank you for making these video’s🤗
I love buying my clothes in charity shops, but they’re usually fast fashion items too and don’t last anywhere near long enough. I can’t afford anything better. Now with lockdown I can’t use charity shops because I can’t try things on. I had pj bottoms that wee too small which I turned into pj shorts (best thing ever honestly). For bras, it’s super difficult to find a bra in my size that acc fits and is comfy, so I generally have to choose cheap fast fashion because I’ll probably never find that one again and I can’t afford nice, expensive, ethical ones.
Often on Depop, people sell clothes that they bought, never wore but just forgot to return. That might b a good way to buy bras more sustainably for cheap?
Yesss thank you!! There are no clothing thrift stores around me. Minimising my closet allowed me to buy more expensive ethical and sustainable items but these brands are not always in my style. I am managing now though and I am sooo looking forward to brands becoming more sustainable and new sustainable brands popping up. If we vote with our money now, the things we want will be available to us in the future!
Thank you for addressing this important question! Your video provides valuable insights into shopping ethically and avoiding support for fast fashion. It's great to see solutions for every budget and thoughtful consideration of the impact of our clothing choices. Keep empowering others to make conscious decisions! ♻🛍 #EthicalFashion #Sustainability #ConsciousConsumer
I really recommend trading clothes with friends. It's super fun and even if the sizing is tricky, learning how to adjust clothing does a WORLD of difference to how it looks. Tbh a good fit looks 5 times better. Another tip is visible mending techniques. Super fun 😊
Great video! I think when it comes to underwear, there is a chance that a small local designer makes underwear by hand and sells it. It might be more pricey but I’ve seen a lot of young and small (one person companies) underwear labels popping up that don’t sell their pieces for super expensive and still make them by themselves. Of course the fabrics will probably not come from ethical factories but like you said in your video, it’s a good thing to support local small businesses. And also, the cool thing about those super small labels is that you can talk directly to the owners/ designers/ maker of the clothing and say that you’d love a small collection made from organic or Fairtrade fabrics and there is a chance the designer considers it :)
In Poland we have for example "Pan Tu Nie Stał". Their clothes are produced in Poland with cool, very local themes. Their design is strongly connected with polish culture.
Yes a video about materials is a great idea. By the way, I have the same linen bedding aha (which I bought new/second hand! Yes it's possible because a lot of people are still buying without thinking or accepting gifts they don't like!).
Have to wear at least 30 times *looks at wardrobe with clothes that I have had for 5 years and still wear*... Check
Right? I see Facebook memories from 5 years ago and think “I still wear that shirt!”
Me too x
Same, I have clothes from 4 years ago that i still wear!
Welp. Fortunately, I wear my items way past 30 times. Have since I was a kid.
That’s called growing up poor, folks!
Same with repairing. Despite having the funds to just buy new now, I still repair.
Nice to know that being poor had a benefit.
I don't know if this is super-correct to say but I always hear that the poor are generally the ones that make the least amount of negative impact on the earth. Makes sense, when you think about it. Having no steady income has definitely "forced" me to live more sustainably.
Once my clothes have holes in them, I usually wear them for pajamas :)
SAME. I wear the crap out of my clothes, At least I finally CAN buy my own clothes... I lived on hand-me-downs almost exclusively as a child! (Old church lady clothes aren't exactly the most fashionable in middle school!) But yeah, when I do pick out and buy my own clothes now, I cherish them and wear them to death!
I never thought of it as being poor, I grew up with second hand clothes and I repaired a lot just like you. I was taught not to buy clothes if I don't need them
@@maryt.8043 I was, unfortunately, hyper-aware of being poor. We went to a fairly well-off school district, and I got reminders every day that other kids weren't living the way I was.
So sad about donated clothes going to landfills :'(
Mary's Test Kitchen // Vegan Cooking another Problem is that the free clothing we give away is so cheap in developing countries (they are sold there) that no local clothing market can evolve..which a society needs to buid itself up after a war or a crisis etc.
I know! It's so gross that we offload our garbage to other countries. Hear about how China just stopped taking our recyclables? Big reality check for Western countries!
I knowww 😵 it's important to know where our clothes comes from but also where it goes when we don't want it any more! Can nothing be easy in this world? 😜
Or even worse, they sent it to African countries and destroying their infrastructure by selling them extreme cheap.
I donate mine to the salvation army. They either sell them in their second hand stores, or give it to homeless people, or reuse the fabrics for their own designs, or reuse the fibers isolation for houses. You can even send them old socks.
I’ve been confused what major to choose for while, between fashion, graphic design, and industrial design, but after watching this i know what I’m gonna be doing. I think i found a new goal in life. I’m gonna make fashionable, reusable, durable, cheap clothing out of waste materials from garment factories. Living in Bangladesh, i have access to that. I’ve seen how much fabric is wasted just to make ONE article of clothing. This needs to stop.
The market? Gen z is all about saving the world now. That’s all i see on social media. Popular fast fashion brands will go down if this goes on and if sustainable brands have a higher demand.
In other words, thank you for inspiring me today
Awww you’re so passionate it warms my heart
KUDOS
good luck on your journey!
Ramisa Zara Rouf best of luck . May Allah bless you ❤️
Wait do people not wear things more than 30 times???
Cool?
i was thinking the same
i mean... if you bought it online and then you find out it doesn't really fit thaaaat good or just doesn't look good on you... (and you have many of them...?(ok i feel really guilty for buying so many fast fashion things i don't need))
@@fivesheephidingbehindatree you should
Geez hash! They are admitting it and that’s a great step! 👍
I also want to add: even if you have no option other than fast fashion and other unethical brands, you still have the power to make the MOST out of the item! If you have to buy an unethical bra for example, get as much use out of it as you possibly can, and that will lower the negative impact of having bought it.
Yes! And no impuls-buying.
Also look for the clothes with the best quality so you can keep it for a long time and the classic pieces
Or buy from thrift stores :)
Katie Andrea goddaaaaaamn i didn’t even know there were Js in bra sizes 😳 but then again I don’t wear bras.... but still, I never heard of Js in my life I thought it goes up to double Ds or something
reminds of the five bras I've been reusing since the past three years.
Ironically, I got an Ad for Shein, a fast fashion company, at the beginning of this video.
Yeah i got a zaful one😆
I got one "cheap thirift clothes online"
I got a value village one
A got an ad for H&M
Not a video ad but on the side I got an ad for “stylish Christian clothing” and something tells me it *probably* wasn’t sustainable 👀
I'm latina and in my family, every piece of fabric matters. When a shirt is already too worn out (has holes), we cut it and use it as cleaning rags or I make makeup remover pads from it. Same goes with jeans, we cut them and turn them into shorts :)
that’s awesome!
The problem with fast fashion is that once you get into it its hard to get out. Because the quality sucks so you end Up having to buy new stuff every other season. And buying new clothes every season is so expensive the only thing you can afford is fast fashion. Im finally breaking out but it took years!
I used to buy all my clothes from H&M etc. and the oldest piece of clothes from there is more than 15y old and still wearable. :) So it´s always up how you take care of it. :) Of course the colors of the clothes will fade after a while, but thats happening to every brand. :)
And to Kristen: I have this very very old HIM (Band) shirt which I´ve bought from EMP 17years ago.....I was wearing it constantly all the years until it started to get holes here and there (Then it was my pyjama shirt for a while). About 2 years ago, I decided to upcycle it cause I really LOVE that shirt and don´t want to let go of it.....and now I´m wearing it again almost every day. :D
I've had the same experience. I bought a lot of fast fashion clothes in my life, and I still have most of it. I am buying ethically now, when I actually need to buy something. The oldest pair of jeans I had was 10 years old, and I gave them to my sister this year, because I finally gained enough weight to stop wearing XS xD They still look brand new, btw. The best thing you can do to prolong the life of your clothes is to hang dry, instead of using dryer, and also, when you hang your clothes, choose a spot with no sunlight, the colours will last longer that way.
I do not think it's hard to get out. about 1,5 years ago I stopped buying new clothes for a year, because I wanted to challenge myself. and it worked totally fine! I do shop now, I sell my old clothes and buy new high-quality clothes from fair fashion brands or second hand/vintage stores. Try it :)
E B it's satisfying to hear you broke your bad habit.
Sadly, thats true... I once bought a sweater and was only adble to machine wash it tywice before it started falling apart, even though I washed it by the instructios...
There is this method called "the 30 method" I guess? You ask yourself 2 questions before buying: "Will I wear this Item at least 30 times?" and if you could awnser that question with yes, you ask yourself: "Will its quality allow me to do so?" I use this method when shopping and it really helps shopping more mindfully.
Please do the DIY and ethical materials video :)
I really want to! 😁
Kristen Leo please do! I’ve been looking for a tutorial to turn old stuff into different things and not just rags. Pretty please!
Yes yes yes!
One of my favorite diys is turning old t-shirts into scrunchies!
Wow thats a real a good idea!
How can you do this? Please teach me .
Do you have the link for a tutorial?
Regarding donation, it is best to donate to local shelters for the homeless or for refugees. If those items are not damaged then they will be used. They are also groups where newly arrived refugees ask for specific types of clothing / blankets/ sheets etc. That is a good way to help people by giving them something they need/want. Donating clothes abroad can be very problematic and it can alter local economies and cultural practise.
And here I was thinking my donated clothes was making a difference... 😭💔
More tips: 1. try to find and develop new hobbies to replace clothes shopping. 2. Try to ignore what everyone else (your peer group) is wearing and focus on what clothes feel comfortable in your size. 3. Try to ignore 'friends' who pressure you to dress a certain way. 4. When you feel you must shop, try to focus on about three colors that look good together, and that 'look' good on you (usually similar to your natural eye or hair color) that you can mix and match every day of the week (like the above video with the brown shirt). This can save you money, time, and closet space. 5. A low cost hobby that can be easily improved over the years: write out daily, one paragraph soap opera or telanova scripts, with a variety of characters, places, plots. Each paragraph could be added on to a serious You Tube academic tutorial as a 'drama class break.' 6. Most everyone has a craving for new colors, especially in the winter time. Try to fill this need by doing a variety art work or gardening, instead of clothes shopping. July 15, 2018
I'm really glad I live in Melbourne (Australia) where there's enough of the population who are vegan and care about sustainability that we have a lot of op shops (thrift stores) and ethical stores. The only problem is that I'm on a student budget and I can't afford $90 for a bra.
or for the last one, pay for someone to make the item. Maybe a local (small or big) designer or a fashion design student. There's is a woman that make my clothes when I sent her fabric and the design I want for very cheap compare to *all* the fast fashion brands in my country (venezuela).
plus, I love you diy! haha
Thats awesome!
Wow I never thought of that... and then you get to represent that person and possibly get their name out!
Unless you've found a sustainable source of fabric that's only half a solution...
Besides in other countries it's impossible for that option to be cheaper than fast fashion, usually there is no comparison, it's way more expensive to have it personally made...
This is great idea
Kristen, i have been getting value from your videos for years now and really appreciate what you do. Just a little thing that i wanted to mention: please dont be shy about promoting what u do! Its great to talk about your other videos and your depop store. Love!
☺️ ahh thank you so much for all the support! You're amazing! It's so hard not to be shy about it but I'm trying! 😅💖
Kristen Leo Just keep in mind: your subscribers are here for a reason. You're not shamelessly promoting mindless consumerism by waving unnecessary items in front of the camera. You help us make the world a tiny bit better, and those of us who have something to spare just want to give back for that effort.
I think that having classic basics definitely helps with quitting fast fashion. I also noticed that when I figured out what styles I liked, and what suits me best, helped steer me away from buying every season.
What actually helped me was that when I started watching old movies (Audrey and others) then I actually saw what classy clothes are and that it is possible to wear them nowadays, too. For example trench coats. Of course you have to love old or classy clothes in order to buy and wear them because for some ppl they can be boring. But for me, old movies and videos helped me a loy and now my wardrobe looks so much more sophisticated hehe
This should be taught on news and school not on TH-cam! What a shame that we need to learn to be sustainable by ourselves, like, not everyone has access to the Internet...
You should try to make a video for plus size women. I know that's not really your audience but it's hard for bigger gals to find stuff in thrift.. but I challenge you to find a plus size model and thrift good outfits for her.. I thrift all the time and I love it but I'm straight sized..
Angel sighTV I have found great stuff on thread up but I do look at their size chart because some of my body areas are extra wide
Angel sighTV great idea!!!
The TH-camr Shelbizlee is a great example for that.
Not to be *that* person, but part of being sustainable and living ethically is only using or consuming that which you need. Being overweight or obese means you're eating more than your body needs. Eating less solves multiple problems!
Lose weight.
Informative and super helpful, Kristen! Making 'scary' sounding things such as shopping ethically easy by breaking it into simple steps is one of the best things we can do to make it more approachable. A video on materials would be really helpful as well! Also, I think your DIY's are super cool and would like more of them, if you like making them :D
Naww ☺️💗 Thank you so much for the support Irthe!
I donated a box of clothes to this thrift store once, and I decided to look around and they started putting out the clothes i donated while I was there! lol, but for real it made me SO glad that my clothes weren't going to landfills.
I love these sorts of videos! I know they might not be the most "trendy" videos and possibly not get the most views but you're making a difference with every person that views it, and that's so important and inspiring. Keep doing your thing!
I recently learned about sustainable fashion through your videos. I personally shop more at thrift stores (except for undergarments) than department stores or malls just because I don't like spending a lot of money on clothes and I enjoy finding unique pieces. Now I'm glad I opted for that. Definitely sharing this video to my friends!
One tip I have is to learn to sew and properly take care of your clothes. If the fabric looks good after many years, but there a few stains or rips, you can upcycle the clothing and make the item trendier and more fitted to your body.
Another thing that I think it's important to mention is that it's alright to buy clothes sometimes that are not second hand if you can't find the right size. I'm plus size and it's to difficult to find jeans in my size in thrift shops (especially in Greece) so I have to buy them from brands who make plus size clothes.
This is kind of late, but ever since discovering you I have 100% quit fast fashion and I only thrift now. I also rewear everything that I have previously bought from fast fashion and make the most out of it. Thank you so much for being such an inspiration. Love you, keep spreading your amazing message.
Great video yet again! I am super passionate right now about teaching people how to repair clothes. Sadly because people's sewing skills diminished over the years many people do not think it is possible to repair certain things, or that it has to be very costly. Even I as a fashion designer have had moments where I have been wondering - is it worth it?
I really would love you to cover materials - I want to hear your point of view on ASOS ban on 'animal fibres' and at the same time selling so much cheap polyester clothing.
Miss Matti i love to reuse the clothes i already own. An old shirt turns into a stylish crop top so fast. And the excess fabric can be turned into cleaning rags. The only thing i dont really know how to repair are jeans/pants that ripped at my midsection. Any tips on that?
Rafaela Scheiwiller you are referring to the holes that develops in the crotch area correct? There are a couple of different ways to repair that. I normally do put a piece of fabric underneath if the whole is bigger, then I use the 3 step zigzag on my sewing machine. But I have seen some interesting hand-stitched techniques on Pinterest that I would love to try as it looks more invisible than what I have done so far. And there are even more ways to do it!
Miss Matti oh okay, ill give it a try, thanks :)
Rafaela Scheiwiller do so and let me know how it turned out :)
Please continue doing what youre doing! I aspire to be a fashion designer as well, and i completely believe that we can make stylish and trendy clothing without having to sacrifice the quality of the workers and garments!
An important thing when it comes to getting as much use out of your clothes as possible is taking care of them properly. Paying attention to those labels that say in which temperature to wash, how to dry, etc. Also washing your clothes less as it damages your clothes. Many people are just used to washing everything after single use. But most of the time its not necessary - sniff and do visual examination before deciding to wash! :) Most of the time I can get 3 wear times out of my t-shirts before I have to wash them. Also i try not to wear my favorite sweaters on bare skin, but have a t-shirt underneath to catch all my sweat so that i can wash my sweaters less.
I love to get old clothes from my cousins and friends, I usually fit them to my size, and I have being wearing those clothes for years. ALSO I like to get black clothes as when they are about 4 years old when they look grey I can put a bunch of it in a pot with coal dye and henna and revive the color, I have pants and jackets for about 10 years like that, also you can do that with basically any colour too.
Recently I started turning my super old clothes into cushion fillings. I cut them into long strips, put them into a pillow/ cushion case and voilà! It's cool because we can make them extra fluffly :) And, with a pretty case, they make for beautiful gifts as well.
If I were a youtuber I'd def want to do something along the lines of what your doing. Keep going you're so awesome
😭 that means so much! Thank you!💖
😭 that means so much! Thank you!💖
I didn't grow up poor at all, I was very fortunate, but my dad always believed in only buying what you need while my mom believed in quality > quantity. Probably due to a mix of these two, I've always done a lot of these things growing up and also continue to do these things haha. This video did help me to avoid fast fashion though, thanks!
I like your DIYs!
Me too! Especially that denim jacket!
I watch your DIYs too!! I do make zip-up packing cubes out of old t-shirts or bedding as well as general cleaning rags and keep old worn socks for polishing stuff and protecting fragiles in transit etc but old underwear and bras.. kinda need to go right? I can’t think of a way to upcycle those... and you can’t donate them either of course.. (some charities take bras in barely worn condition, but I definitely wear mine until the wires stab me 🙄) so if you can think of a solution, please enlighten me/us! Also I confess I’m a terrible person; I do buy the few bras I have from non ethical shops because I’m a really difficult size (32G) and they never fit right and sadly can often cost an absolute fortune (more than jeans level of expensive) in local boutiques 😩
Thank you so much Shannon! ☺️💕
Zip up packing cubes? That sounds so much fun! I think you can upcycle some parts of bras - wires, hooks, rings etc. I know Stella McCartneys bras use recycled metal detailing, and charities like Oxfam in the UK encourages you to donate wired bras despite condition because the wires are gold amongst women in some countries in Africa. I have saved some parts of my underwear to use as stuffing in a project I am working on.. but I do not feel like adding the crotch into it.. 😝
Yeah you know like the kind that people usually buy from places like amazon? They're SO useful you can keep all your things organised, separate your clean from dirty easily when you travel and they just go in the wash with all your other clothes too! I've made all kinds of sizes for different things and even given some to friends etc too. Ah the Stella Bras look beautiful but I can't find any in a 32G, they go to an E I think but still can't fit in them sadly. The search continues. Oh ok I'll remember to go to Oxfam the next time a bra gives up on me thank you. Great idea to shred them and use as stuffing, might make myself a DIY sofa cushion sometime (although I too will leave the crotch out haha)
For example, I am a high school student and I do not have my own money to spend on ethical/fair fashion but I do use whatever money and resources I have to purchase a few second hand pieces, and also educate myself about sustainability and ethical/sustainable brands and materials. I talk to my friends and family about sustainability, I write essays for my classes about the stats behind it and I support lovely TH-cam channels that spread the movement! Thank You Kristen!! Love you!!
You certainly did help! Coming from big-brother-style-Inditex-dominated Spain, this is certainly worth sharing :)
This video just appeared on my feed and I clicked on it cause I just did my dissertation about this topic and the growing movement of slow fashion. I think it's very cool what you're doing and unfortunately most people are not even aware of how big the problem of fast fashion is. I've been struggling to find a balance between my values of sustainability and the options I've got around me, but this video was very helpful :) definitely subscribing to learn more!!
That was a pretty helpful video. I'm trying to shop more ethically and be a minimalist because having a lot of useless stuff gives me anxiety. I also live in Greece and I'd love to find some good second hand or thrifting shops in Volos and be able to buy things on a budget.😊
Kristen saved me another shopping bag of online purchase and a thousand bucks. Thank you Kristen, you are the Greek Goddess of Sustainability.
Great video. I would, however, tack in the option of commissioning. Seek out designers and seamstresses and the like in your area. See if there is someone who can custom make the garment you need. You can also learn to sew and start making your own clothes. That's what I have done over the past few years. (Yes, this has it's own issues, because who made the fabric and where? Another angle to research and consider) My parents raised me on thrift stores and hand-me-downs, my "back to school" wardrobe was always second-hand. Now that I am sewing, I am not just making new things, but also learning how to mend and upcycle. It's not just a great way to make clothing last and stick to the Fashion Industry, but it's a great way to express my own personality and creativity. That sense of accomplishment isn't something you can buy.
Thank you Kristen!! This was so helpful... I am going to base my graphic design course project off this! :)
absolutely loved this vid! so many people don’t know about our donated clothes going to landfills in developing countries :(( love you for always being so informative about sustainability!
my mom has always taught me to use something until it can’t be used anymore. i was surprised when i found out that some people actually buy nice kitchen towels to wipe the tables and everything because my mom has always reused our old clothes 🤷🏻♀️
This really motivated me to just start buying less in general
Awesome helpful video. My cents on the food point:
1. Support local, small/medium sized farms and businesses. Yay farmer's markets!
2. Buy food that is FAIR TRADE CERTIFIED (think of your coffee and chocolate candy)
3. It's all about the sourcing. Organic and Vegan options aren't necessarily harm-free.
4. Lastly, do the research!
I only go shopping like once a year, in Christmas time...
I was gonna watch the DIY videos as soon as you mentioned it but then you said nobody watches them so I instantly thought “well they must not be that good”. Don’t put yourself down. BE PROUD OF YOUR WORK! You’re doing a really good thing here! OWN IT and more people will want to be part of it. Thank you for all the advice :) keep up the good work
i was paused this video so fast and was like woah woah lemme get me handy dandy notebook
I love your passion about sustainability. It’s so important for our environment
Unfortunately I think ethical clothing is geared towards a certain demographic. Plus sized clothing is hard to find as it is, and if you want sustainable clothing you're left out to the super expensive items with a very limited collection. I have taken to buying BCI and the odd GOTS certified top from a fast fashion outlet which is nowhere near perfect but better I guess. Second hand plus sized garments are nearly impossible to find if want to try them on first. I'd love it if you could share some tips on how to shop sustainable when you can't find your size and don't want to buy expensive items. Also, I'd appreciate the materials video.
Plus, I looked the websites offering these. And am sorry but the clothing looks like crap not pretty styles. And the cuts and styles would make people feel ugly and not pretty. It 's made for a certain body type...But since it;s that is shoved in your faces. People all "Oh must be the style.."
For thrift stores, id reccomend savers or value village, they actually organize by size and always seem to have a much wider range thats easier to find than at goodwill, which has more of a vague s-m-l sizing organization
None mine. Nothing ever fits me there.
Women's shelters and domestic abuse shelters are a great place to donate to, especially baby items, good condition and work place clothing items, books, appliances, and some places take furniture. If it's a local organization it will usually get places directly with people in need
oooo, great video! also, I LOVED YOUR LAST DIY VIDEO, so please make some more? in the past week, I have watched so many of your videos and I love them, enjoy them, they inspire me, you inspire me... the praise could go on and on. so. my point is - you're great, keep doing what you're doing, love you, bye. :D
Aaaah you're so sweet! Thank you SO MUCH!!! 💖💖💖
I was literally just about to comment this same this!😂 I LOVE upcycle videos so when Kristen did one I was literally ecstatic!❤️
its important to be reasonable because we are not perfect. i really liked this video because it was realistic in that sense
I watched a documentary about what happens with the clothes that people donate, and they DO sell them, a lot of people live from that but it is not as fair...
I have a huge addiction with fast fashion. Let’s just say that I have about 150 pieces of clothing in my closet and I owned none of them three years ago. It just became a nasty habit because I love spending time with my mom and our favorite thing to do is to shop which leads to buying fast fashion items constantly. I’ve tried to slow down and I haven’t purchased a new article of clothing in three months which is good for me. I’m going to start looking into ethical brands but first I’m going to try to get the best out of my clothing for the next few years
I gave up. I simply go to my seamstress with what I want made. Buy fabrics myself. Pick buttons, zippers, lining. Very satisfying.
Hey Kristen, I love re-watching your old videos when I need strength lol. I don’t have a huge friend group that shares these ideas. I just want to say I appreciate you and all your hard work so so much! I love my thrifted closet, but obviously there are some things I’ve had to buy that can’t be thrifted (not necessarily ethical or sustainable due to cost). I beat myself up about that, but you remind me I’m doing my best and that’s all I can do! 💕💕💕
this video was super helpful!
as far as finding ethical bras, i’m a hard to find size and i think that if the bra is in good condition then buying secondhand is a good option for bras (i once bought like 3 bras for $8) but other than that you can make your own, they have patterns online and thrift shops have tons of fabric you can use so you don’t have to support craft stores that use unethically made fabric!
If you've got the talent to diy them go for it! 👌🏼 Most people unfortunately don't have the time or skills but creating your own clothes is another option for sure!
I’ve only recently subscribed to your channel but you’ve definitely inspired me to consider living more ethically/sustainably where possible. Especially with the state of the world as it is at the moment, I’m becoming increasingly aware of communities and individuals who benefit more from my money than large corporations like amazon and fast fashion places. It just means I’ve done more research into not only ethically made produce, but high street stores that are good employers and generally have a good ethos. I know I’m like a year late but this video was so helpful thank you! X
We have many brands in Lithuania which r ethical but they r sooooo expensive but the quality is awesome
If you have damaged clothes you can use it to make clothes for your dog. My do is really tiny so i cut the sleeves off old shirts and jackets and cut holes in for the arms. They’re really ugly but it keeps her warm and she’s gonna tare it up anyway. 🙂
Yay!! A new video! I’ve been getting into thrifting and I think it’s definitely more unique and better than giving money to people who are hugely benefiting.
Such as the heads of fast fashion companies
Hell yeah! Thrifting is the BEST! 😍😍😍
I have a shirt that was given to me for my 16th birthday. I am now 37. The shirt was well made and I have gotten many years out of it. It is now getting rather thin and will probably develop holes soon, so it will be time to let it go. I definitely got a good amount of use out of that shirt!!!! I love wearing clothes until they wear out. I donate clothing that I don’t wear.
I always buy my clothes bigger then my size because I want to wear them longer
I do this for my kid too. When the kids' consignment store has their seasonal 90% off sale, I can get an entire wardrobe for 20 bucks, and they only take higher quality name brands. Clothes get twice as much use when they start loose and then when kid outgrows them, I give them to a friend with a smaller kid so I know they're getting used.
You opened my eyes about what is happening in the world with fashion. I just have to say thank you. Love you from Italy 🇮🇹❤️🇬🇷
There are two thrift stores in my area (somewhere in France) but they're both very expensive, so I cannot afford it. But I rarely buy clothes anymore so I feel like I still do something.
It might sound gross but in my area a lot of people donate bras to thrift stores, and a lot of them are barely used or even still have tags on them. So I buy from the thrift when I can
Such a good idea!!
I see Shelbizleee.. Aaaww TH-camr supporting another TH-camr. Niceee. Everything you said is on point. Do buy local. And 2nd hand.
Kris I just discovered you and I’m obsessed with your content. This was amazing. Thank you!
Love this! By the way, I'm currently living in Athens for 6 months because my work transferred me; do you know any good thrift stores in Athens/Greece? So far I've been shopping down Ermou street but that's all fast fashion, so I'd really like to make a bigger effort even though I don't know this place like I did my home country.
I would love a video about upcycling! I'm not creative, but I have sooooo many clothes. I'm a hoarder in my eyes. Others call me a collector. Anyway, I love unique clothing, so upcycling would be huge for me. It may keep me from shopping!
I know it’s off the topic, but I just can’t help myself but ask about the painting in the background... Beautiful! Who is it by? Loved the video, just what I needed right now:)
Thank you so much! 💖 I bought it from a vintage store actually! It's the Day Dream by Dante Gabriel Rosetti, it's a poster not an original of course 😅
I started losing weight 7 months ago and welp I started flying through clothes. I gave them to my sister who either wore them herself or gave them to her preggo friend or sold them at a garage sale. So I believe at least 95% of my clothes went to a good home. Let's just say I completely gave away every single clothing item I had 7 months ago because I lost 60 pounds or so and went down 4 sizes in pants and 3-5 sizes in shirts. So now when everybody comments about my weight all I think about is all the cute clothes I lost.
I WAS WAITING FOR A VIDEO LIKE THISSS!!! THANK YOUUUUU
YAY!!!! SO EXCITEDDDD ☺️
I stumbled upon your channel a while ago, I’m watching through your Sustainable living playlist and I’m hooked! New subscriber!
My issue is that im very petite (xs) so that i hardly find stuff that i like that fits me in thrift stores... And further i am vegan so also dont wear wool, leather or suade. For me it turned out to be too much work to go by 10 thrift stores to find the thing im looking for in my size and animal friendly.. For jackets i like the slouchy XL look but for other pieces i need something that fits me
Let me know if others have the same issue and what I can do :)
Aïsha shop in the kids section, modify your clothes !
Yes! Please do more upcycling videos and zero waste tips. Especially with textiles.
Are there ethical places to buy clothes like bras that you wouldn’t necessarily buy at the thrift store?
Nahir Cavaleri There’s a few brands out there for underwear, I love Hara, it’s ethical and organic.
These are my favourie stores for ethical underwear :-)
Underprotection, they are a middle price ranged store and currently have a sale going on.
Boody, they are pretty affordable but very basic.
Anekdote boutique, they are expensive but make the most beautiful underwear i swear.
Try to search for a local brand that uses organic cotton or things like that, it’s better than just a local brand.
Some other brands are Pansy, and Organic basics.
There's a lot of good recommendations here! I have made this list kristenleotsakou.blogspot.com/p/ethical-brands.html you can scroll down to lingerie and there's a lot of great brands there!
Thank you for this video, will share. So many people think that it's an all or nothing battle and that's so not the case !
Good and super helpful video❤️
Aw thanks! 😘💖
I would love to see your diy videos. I’ll watch it! 😄 My income fluctuates often and sometimes fast fashion is the only option. I heard fast fashion is terrible but I don’t know much about it. Thanks for sharing this info. 💗
Ξέρεις αν υπάρχει κανένα thrift store στην Αθήνα?
I really like this topic ! I did some research about fast-fashion for a school-project and I was so chocked about it. I really wanted to do something good for the environment but also for myself, but I didn’t really knew where to start. So I’ve watched your video bu curiosity and now I could not be more happy than I am right now ! I finally found all the answers to my questions and I know now where to start in order to have a more ethical wardrobe. Really thank you, it was very helpful !
I actually invest money in designer brands like Acne Studios, Dior and Prada for the quality, design and history. Instead of buying tons of things from Zara, I save that money for something I really like from a more expensive brand.
it doesn't mean you're buying ethically. high fashion brands like marc jacobs, carolina herrera etc are on the "0%-10%" level in transparency about their production so yea
The worst thing is all my jeans getting rips on the crotch and thighs because I literally can’t think of any ways to recreate/reuse them and it happens SO often. Also btw I love all of your ethical shopping videos. They’re so informative.
How Can you be sure that boycotting fast Fashion will guarantee a better life for all these workers? Eventually they will lose their Jobs won’t they?
I feel like she did a video about this or several. I dont remember where I watched it but Bangledesh has the lowest wage in the world and is the cheapest place to produce. Even if manufacturers have to pay them more, it will still be the cheapest place to produce meaning they won't lose their jobs. The consumer is not greatly affected but the people working in those factories get a raise that could improve theirs.
@@amarantagalindo758 wow, thank you so much for that reply! Very informative.
Amaranta Galindo actually, a relative went to Bangladesh, people were starving because a lot companies retrieve their factory, and now a lot people don't have job, it's a tough problem
Used to work in the kitchen then became a purchasing manager and I'm aware of the wasteful nsture of the entire chain of food industry. Never gave much thought on the clothing industry and thanks to this video I'm more cognizant of how and where I shop. Hopefully in 10-20 years people will become more responsible with our environment and the health condition of our fellow human beings.
Step 1: be wealthy enough to be able to buy overpriced clothes and automatically think it makes you better than people who can’t afford them!
That’s it.
Cadence Haase saltyyyyy
SO AGREE!E! Plus, I looked AT the websites offering these. And am sorry but the clothing looks like crap . And the cuts and styles would would make people feel ugly and not pretty. It 's made of a certain body type....But since that is, all that us shoved in your faces. People all "Oh must be the style.." It's Scamish... They make the same style, and cut in other patterns, and fabrics. saying they other are fanshion collections. WHEN IT'S SAME CUT/DESIGN. And they are asking for 300.00..where the cheapish is like 50.00 When it's a plain nothing special shirt that has that nautical (beach sailor) look. Where I swear, said fabric use is cheap (when buying as a business). And time in making it should be 20.00 tops. These "we don't do sweat shops" RETTY MUCH JOCKING THE PRICES! As your just buying their bandnname that is it. Plus, how can trust they are telling the truth, when they jack prices like this. When most of fabric use is cheap, when they but in wholesale.
PLUS! Where do they get their fabrics? THEY COULD COME FROM SWEAT SHOPS!
Cadence Haase No money necessary for refusing, reducing, reusing and repairing 😅 If you dont buy new clothes anymore, you can save money. And if you do need new things, you can go for second-Hand instead of fast fashion. Thats usually even cheaper. 👍🏻 Theres no need to spend a lot of money on those „overpriced“ fair clothes if you dont want to. I have stopped supporting fast fashion a while ago and have not bought one single Fair-Fashion expensive clothing piece. 🙈 Just buy less instead of only switching where you buy.
Just found out about your account and I love it. Recently I have been making a transition by using organic products like shampoo and cleanser, and getting rid of unnecessary clothes etc but I want to bring this to the next level. Your videos are so helpful for this!!! Thank you for making these video’s🤗
I love buying my clothes in charity shops, but they’re usually fast fashion items too and don’t last anywhere near long enough. I can’t afford anything better. Now with lockdown I can’t use charity shops because I can’t try things on. I had pj bottoms that wee too small which I turned into pj shorts (best thing ever honestly). For bras, it’s super difficult to find a bra in my size that acc fits and is comfy, so I generally have to choose cheap fast fashion because I’ll probably never find that one again and I can’t afford nice, expensive, ethical ones.
Often on Depop, people sell clothes that they bought, never wore but just forgot to return. That might b a good way to buy bras more sustainably for cheap?
Thank you for making this! I hope more people come across this video and move our sustainability movement forward to the best of their ability!
I absolutely love second hand and vintage stores; all of the things you find are so unique and cheap!
Yesss thank you!! There are no clothing thrift stores around me. Minimising my closet allowed me to buy more expensive ethical and sustainable items but these brands are not always in my style. I am managing now though and I am sooo looking forward to brands becoming more sustainable and new sustainable brands popping up.
If we vote with our money now, the things we want will be available to us in the future!
Thank you for addressing this important question! Your video provides valuable insights into shopping ethically and avoiding support for fast fashion. It's great to see solutions for every budget and thoughtful consideration of the impact of our clothing choices. Keep empowering others to make conscious decisions! ♻🛍 #EthicalFashion #Sustainability #ConsciousConsumer
I love these videos. They make it easy for to someone to understand how bad fast fashion is and how simple it is to shop sustainably.
I really recommend trading clothes with friends. It's super fun and even if the sizing is tricky, learning how to adjust clothing does a WORLD of difference to how it looks. Tbh a good fit looks 5 times better. Another tip is visible mending techniques. Super fun 😊
Great video! I think when it comes to underwear, there is a chance that a small local designer makes underwear by hand and sells it. It might be more pricey but I’ve seen a lot of young and small (one person companies) underwear labels popping up that don’t sell their pieces for super expensive and still make them by themselves. Of course the fabrics will probably not come from ethical factories but like you said in your video, it’s a good thing to support local small businesses. And also, the cool thing about those super small labels is that you can talk directly to the owners/ designers/ maker of the clothing and say that you’d love a small collection made from organic or Fairtrade fabrics and there is a chance the designer considers it :)
In Poland we have for example "Pan Tu Nie Stał". Their clothes are produced in Poland with cool, very local themes. Their design is strongly connected with polish culture.
Yes a video about materials is a great idea. By the way, I have the same linen bedding aha (which I bought new/second hand! Yes it's possible because a lot of people are still buying without thinking or accepting gifts they don't like!).