COS: are their clothes worth your money? | Fashion haul but different | Justine Leconte
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- This is not a regular COS try on haul video. I will review clothes by COS from my perspective as a fashion designer, try on what I shopped and comment on several items. When I think that the fit is wrong or the pattern is off, I will tell you what you would need to correct that. So next time you go shopping, you can judge whether garments you're trying on do fit.
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Hi everyone! What's your opinion about COS? And which brand should I review next?
The ASOS review: th-cam.com/video/OBCbEjnjhuY/w-d-xo.html
The Uniqlo review: th-cam.com/video/4nT0fu4W01A/w-d-xo.html
Have a lovely week 😘
Hi. Can you do Boden review please?
Filippa K!
Lindex?
And other stories!
Arket!
G Star Raw!
This should become a series ❤️
it is a series 😉 I have done Uniqlo and ASOS already. More to come!
@@justineleconte My bad 🙈Thanks for all the work you put into these :D
Is there a playlist?
I learn so much!
Please continue with other brands. Good work as always!😗
One time I bought a coat for 20€ in a second hand store, because I couldn't afford a brand new coat as a student that was up to my standards of quality. This coat was 100% wool fabric with perfect lining and perfect seems, just all around good quality and no hidden errors. When I looked up the brand at home it turned out that their average coats cost 600€. Thanks to the fancy lady, who donated something so valuable, so I could for once see with my own eyes what we all deserve, but can't afford.
I love this 💗
Just for sustainability we deserve clothes that want fall into pieces after a single wear.
Hello! Old COS employee here.
As employees, we did a ton of learning on body types, materials, cuts, fits, and on the designers' vision for each collection. And, with the brand being more experimental, sometimes the items are worn or fastened in a certain way. Also, the sizes vary a lot, unfortunately, depending on the product. It's why it's important to shop physically, if possible, and it's key to interact with the employees. We know what could fit you, we've seen (and even tried) them all. Also, the visual design in the store helps a lot with finding items that you like.
I don't know about other countries that make clothing for COS, but I'm from Romania, where the coats for the brand are made. The COS employees in the Romanian stores know personally the people that create the items, and they even come in the stores (there are only two in the country, both in Bucharest) from time to time to audit their products.
cos is so expensive!!!and even on sales you never arrive to 70% sale which is a pity.
I am glad my parents still pay my clothing so I can actually buy clothing from cos. Last time I shopped there I really noticed and liked the way the employees interacted with me. They really knew what they were doing and even got me to buy a t-shirt in a color I have never worn.
Employees of cos in the Netherlands are not this helpful and rather rude
Dear Justine, I would really love to see a video on Massimo Dutti from Inditex group as an apparel retailer comparison!
You just demonstrated why women have to try on tons of items in order to find one that fits properly.
It makes me feel more normal about my body to see Justine struggle (because she looks so easy to dress, perfect)
This comment! I can never ever buy clothes online, it has always been a waste of time & money. After a few fails I reminded myself to never ever ever be tempted to buy online. And yes, it sometimes takes me months to find the right trousers. Trousers are tricky!
@@lainelee3632 I bought a pair of jeans online they were the most expensive pair I’ve ever bought ($90 down to $60). I measured and quadruple checked that the sizing would be 100% correct or close enough but when it came it was 3 sizes too big! I was so upset and then by the time I got around to returning them it was too late:( I’m never doing that again way too difficult and always a disappointment
@@lainelee3632 same! I've got clothes in an 8, 10, 12 and a 14! H&M are dreadful for sizings, as is Zara.
@@jbradley9884 ive since learnt a tip. If you're in between sizes, get the bigger one, the one where it is comfortable around the hips, then take it to the tailor to fit/cinch the waist. I've come to realise we will never ever find something perfect factory-made, because they make clothes for general fit. A good tailor should be our best friend.
THIS is the only type of haul I'm interested in.
Agreed it feels well thought out and I love the way Justine explains everything I could listen to her all day!
Exactly!!
COS used to be my favorite clothing brand, about 3-5 years ago. Their cuts were awesome, they used great quality materials, I felt some of their clothes were almost as good as some luxury brand items, yet they were 5-10 times cheaper. Unfortunately over the last couple of years they've been coming out with increasingly unwearable designs that simply don't look good. Too boxy, no tailoring, materials with wrinkled finish (which gives a more sporty look so forget it if you want to look polished), and lots of polyester. Interesting to see your review, it made me go to my closet to check out some of my favorite COS knitwear and coats, and none of the issues you mentioned were present in the pieces I have. But like I said, all of my clothes from COS are 2 years or older.
I did notice a lot of the newer line items have boxy cuts. Even with an A cup, it flatters NO ONE.
The same transition H&M went through like 15 (?) years ago... Used to love them but suddenly my granny could have shopped there - except for the bad quality
@@saschamayer4050 No more COS for me. I get most stuff at ARKET (which just like COS is owned by H&M), because they use a lot more natural materials (wool, cotton, cashmere) over synthetic blends and have nicer cuts, no dropped shoulders, no "technical" fabrics, etc. One downside is that they are very basic/minimal so then I break the looks up with vintage/designer items for longer-lasting pieces like outerwear, shoes, bags, accessories, etc.
I feel like an Amish wearing COS sometimes. Everything is boxy
Can you do Sezane next? I am really curious about the brand.
Love Sezane! Their shoes and sweaters are exceptionally made and so comfortable!
Would love that too!
I love how you gave the real reason behind the 'dry clean' only option on clothes.
So very interesting, learned so much!! Tank you Justine!😘
I dunk everything in water. The only fabric that sends up red flags is rayon (especially red colored as it tends to bleed). The thick rayon almost always shrinks and all rayon is dealt with caution. It's sad when I read a review and someone passes on a garment because it says to dry clean only. Yea, that's code for the manufacturer; I ain't gonna deal with it.
True.
@@TippyPuddles thank you for the insight! There are so many nice garments I've refused to buy because they said 'dry clean only'. Had I known then!
Yeah, I handwash everything, that says 'dry clean only' and rarely had a problem.
The only thing I would dryclean are very structured garments like jackets and coats. I've seen on second hand clothing, what washing can do to those and it ain't pretty. It's usually not the fabric that's the problem, though, but rather the interfacing, which will bubble or come loose, completely ruining the look of the garment.
And stiff silks like silk taffeta or doupioni can end up oddly 'limp' and wrinkly after washing, as well - presumably, because they were stiffened with something to begin with (some form of starch?).
But well, those would be 'special occasion' garments anyway, so it's no big deal, imo.
a few years ago my grandmother became really sick and lost a lot of weight. i helped her choosing the clothes to fix because of her weight lost. and thats when i realized what good quality clothes are. you wouldn't believe how good clothes were 40 years ago. she has dresses with more than 30 years that i wear today ( she gave me as a gift). from that moment on i realized i wanted to be like her. have clothes that last almost forever. thank you for your video. greetings from Portugal!!
Awesome
absolutely :( I also want to retain my garments at least more than 10 years. but looking at today's quality, I think 5 years is a max 😓 unless you purchase a very high quality one, but that also very tricky to find..
@@ryeofoatmeal Yeah, I've noticed that fabric is getting thinner on average. I have older clothes that are still going, and clothes I got a few years ago that are already too full of holes to wear out of the house.
So true...i have clothes that ive kept from some brands from over a decade ago, compared to their clothes now the quality was SOOOO much better its hard to believe its the same brand. And this applies to high street fashion and high end. Ive seen a decline in both, more so with the high street fashion though.
It's insane!! I have a sweater that belonged to my grandpa. It's 100% acrylic (which is recognized to be a crappy material today) but for some reason it's about 30yrs old, no pilling, no stretching - it looks freakin' flawless! I guess that even the composition of synthetic fabrics may have been transformed overtime? And it was made in Canada, that also helps
As a Scandinavian it is so funny to hear you describe the oversize fit as mistakes. I agree on the misfitted belt and shirt, but the sweater and neoprene top, baggy pants as well as dropped armpits and wide sleeves, I believe it is the common style here on the streets. In fact, I don't think I own anything fitted besides jersey tops haha. But very interesting to hear the French perspective :D
Agree, it's not a mistake it's a style difference.
Agreed!
I absolutely love this style (oversized, fresh, Scandinavian fits) - do you have any recommendations for other brands/shops around a similar price point?
If you don't own garments based on your body measurements it means you should visit a seamstress asap and get to know what real fitting is!!! That's why French couture still exists!!!
@@tp3931 It's not that I don't know what or how traditional fitting works. But it's not my aesthetics.
I love when they are made in Turkey, which has always been a textile oriented country with artisan tailoring as tradition. I just received a super nice Balmain leather jacket and that was also made in Turkey.
I love that you explain the small details of what makes a product good quality 😁
Glad it was helpful!
It's my favorite thing about this channel.
@@justineleconte everything you share is greatly appreciated. Your tips have helped me save money and time. Love your channel, Justine. Thank you!
Couldn't agree more!@@justineleconte your reviews and insights are so valuable! Thank you!!
Yes, Justine, please do produce a video explaining the differences between 'ethical', 'sustainable', etc. I found this video very interesting and enlightening.
Yes, seconded!!
I agree!
Absolutely!!
PLEASE!!!!
Yes please! 😍🌿
Justine, your experience is the same as mine. I’ve gone into Cos stores so many times, attracted by window displays, only to find myself drowning in tarpaulins - even in clothes three sizes smaller than my usual. (I no longer even try.) Thanks for your honesty. Very brave to do all of this in front of a camera.
As a designer of patterns for home sewists, an avid home sewist myself, and a gal with an MBA, I found this super interesting. With fast fashion, it's all about how to engineer out value/quality for the greatest margins.
I would appreciate a video explaining those different terms and how to identify them. As a consumer I feel totally lost and I wish I didn't. I would also appreciate (if you could) if you could talk about plus size or size inclusive brands. As someone who is between both "standard" and "plus" sizing I often struggle to identify good brands for my shape.
Oh, yes please. Very few ‘how to dress if you’re....’ advice columns / blogs / videos cover this. I’d also be very interested in the suggested future topic too. Thx Justine, another excellent episode
I was a little happy to see her struggle with the white shirt. As a DD I find that it looks good in the pictures but not on me. It was a little relief to know small ladies have trouble too.
My personal favorite of a truely sustainable, ethical and inclusive brand is dariadeh, an Austrian fashion label catering to sizes xxs-xxxl. They pay a lot of attention to good fits, maybe this could be an interesting find for you :)
If only I could send you a book called ‘knits to flatter’ by Amy Herzog and a tape measure! That lady seriously changed my perspective on sizing.. yes it’s a book with knitting patterns ( heaps of nice ones but I digress) in the first couple of chapters she explains bodies and shape and sizing and the history of sizing and encourages you to do particular measurements on yourself.. better if a friend does it as some of them are tricky to get the proper numbers by yourself and it’s comprehensive and to me, gave me great insight as to why ready to wear doesn’t fit my body as my body isn’t the average for what ever size. I could be any weight and the dress size for my body would just not fit properly ie tops ride up, tight in the arm but loose at the shoulder, pants constantly drooping down, waist too baggy but too tight if I sit.
@@jenniferschmitzer299 thanks! I'm happy to hear about good resources for body measuring. I got a few decent measurements, but I'm happy to learn more about what measurements are ideal and what those mean from a garment making perspective 😊
As a dressmaker (not a designer) I pride myself on the finishing methods of my makes. It is so important for a garment to maintain its shape and integrity over time.
As a fellow dressmaker, I completely agree! And garments actually fit.
Yes, and they should look as beautiful on the inside as the outside.
Ditto and ditto. Making your own also ensures a perfect fit.
Ann I like that as well but did you know that couture garments actually look "messy" on the inside?
It would be fun to see what brands dressmakers prefer.
It's funny how all COS clothes don't fit Justine for all the same reasons they usually fit me. I love very oversized clothes and I have absolutely opposite body type. I'm quite short and have much heavier top part of the torso, thick arms and not so wide hips. Besides aiming at having not so standard body types, COS is very intentionally aims at older clients who want their clothes not very fitted, not very feminine and a bit quirky.
I totally agree!
True
I am not overweight but have always had large arms. I have beautiful designer tops and coats that are extremely uncomfortable because the armholes, while very well made, are just too tight on me. This is why I really like COS. The larger armholes are a Godsend for me because I can layer their pieces. I have a lot of clothing by COS and they fit me beautifully. Of course if I could afford it I would would fill my closet with Toteme which has a similar esthetic, but overall I find COS acceptable quality for the price.
Yes! The larger armhole is important even for skinny people like me because nowadays most sweaters have oversized fit, the coat has to accommodate that. No one wear clothes that fitted like a gloves these days. I buy from COS every year for the last 6 years and I still own all of the items and they are in good shape.
Same problem with my thicker arms
So informative - I love how Justine analyzes the garment with a designer’s eye. I’ve never purchased from COS because nothing looks like it would fit me well and I prefer more tailoring. Thanks, Justine!
You're welcome!
I love the way you say “Do you like that? Would you wear it?” at the end of the neoprene top. The fit of that top told the full story, you didn’t need to say more. I love the way you are honest without being exaggerated in your critique. I have been trying to be more intentional about investing in long-lasting garments lately, and these kinds of videos are extremely helpful even when looking at other brands. Thank you for sharing your expertise!
COS is my favorite brand (over 70% of my wardrobe) but I would not buy it on-line if you don’t try it on store. Good quality clothes❤️
SAME!
Same! Love COS
I totally agree!
i'm soo invested in your channel.. you've taught me alot about fabrics, fashion, sustainability and other cultures! i've even started teaching my family how to identify quality clothes
I'm so glad! :-)
*This got to be one of the most informative, extremely well thought through, educational, and interesting fashion videos I've ever watched!*
I love how you give feedback without being nasty. What a beautiful and classy approach.
You're so generous with your knowledge and you're still able to present the topic that's fun to watch.
You really inspire me, Justine.
I started watching her because of her videos on capsule wardrobes. She is a stand out here on youtube with extremely knowledgeable input in all areas of fashion. I consider her a textile expert and her own line of clothing is mostly knits.
Thanks for teaching us!
Btw, your French "hoppe" and German "achso": very charming ✨
I'm an international mix (mess) 😂😂😂
I smiled at the "ach so", she has clearly been so long in Germany that she speaks German even when she's alone!
@@XXXkazeXXX hey, "Ach so" is such an untranslatable but useful expression, after some time in Germany you start using it even when speaking any other language :D Mostly there is no equivalent to it in other languages
Thank you, Justine! Please do ARKET or & Other Stories next, also branches of H&M I believe? I'm thinking it could be interesting to compare
You should do a video on how to recognise sewing seams and techniques. There’s is an older one, but I would love to see you talk about what makes or breaks a garment in terms of stitching and design.
Yes please on the difference between sustainability and ethical standards and other like things. If you have time to make it, that would be very helpful!
Thank you so much for shedding light on the uncomfortable truths surrounding the fashion industry - your video's continue to educate me on true quality, informed consumerism and style.
"achso, hä?!" Noch nie die confusion so gut verstanden, ohne zu wissen worum es geht 😂
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I’m overweight and sometimes I can find flattering pieces in Cos. The cotton is good quality and it last more than other brands. Normally I buy during promotions, and I have several pieces since years. It’s a fast brand, but not so bad.
Me too. I buy some of their basics and knits during sales. Barely ever on full price. I usually wear XL, but L is large enough for me in many of their garments.
Yes PLEASE to a video breaking down these 21st century sustainable fashion terms!
thank you for educating us all on how to be better consumers. xo
I really love these videos where you take us through the whole experience of a brand. It's definitely revolutionized the way I buy clothes online: I make sure to check the fit, look at the fabrics, and look for some of those tiny details. I would appreciate a video breaking down those vague terms that companies like to use! Your videos make me much more informed about the fashion industry, it's flaws, and it's potential.
I would also love to see a video where you review a company that "passes the test" as far as quality and ethical practices. A brand that passes for me is Tonlé!
Bravo for calling them out on ethics! I wish more people took this into account when making a purchase.
Being a pear shape I felt that when she looked at the size chart. Why doesn’t they make more adjustable designs? They’re so cute... like a ribbon on the back of a dress or even overalls or side ties on each side of the pants etc
Me, too!
‘pear’ is a very common woman’s shape
I am a petite size hourglass, but can relate to that. Funnily I saw solutions like that in kids trousers. I used to have 1 for hiking, and loved it sooo much.
Yes!! So many mens trousers have side adjusters and I'm so jealous. Why don't more women's trousers have that? The industry standard for women's bottoms of a 10 inch difference between waist and hips fits so few female bodies - I'm almost a 15 inch difference and it means tailoring for everything.
I’m a petite pear. Fit is such an issue for bottoms. Even curvy clothes don’t fit me perfectly. Thank goodness I discovered nice jeggings!
I am an hourglass but still most of the time trousers and skirts dont fit properly. I got tired of wearing only stretchy fabrics and learned how to tailor skirts and trousers for myself. Fast fashion really screws everyone over that doesnt have a stick figure body.
Their clothes are huge for a reason, as the whole 'oversized' trend is aimed at poor shape design, the sleeves begin in all sorts of places on the torso, the length of the sleeve is cropped in general, the fabric above the waist line is way too much and creates unflattering draping, weird draping also at the shoulder. Personally I am so fed up with these ill-fitting clothes. Also these brands who seemingly use higher quality fabric and then it's just 15% 😒
I started to shop at Sezane and I absolutely love their website and the fact that they show you everything you need to know about the garment right next to the 'shop' button. Although, I must say Sezane also has pieces coming from China which are overall better quality than you would expect, but coincidentally the 'chinese' pieces also have higher percentage polyester and polyamide, which is not present in the Europe-made clothes (Italy, Portugal, Bulgaria) as much. The design of each garment is really well done, the stitching is good, the fabrics are above all the thing that draws me to them, and prices are very reasonable tbh considering all factors in. That said I can clearly see where they're trying to get higher profit margin on a garment...but overall I still love the brand and will continue to shop there.
COS is in my opinion a fast fashion brand in disguise, really much like Uniqlo, Karen Millen and Reiss.
Excellent points ....I would enjoy Justine's opinion of Sezanne and the Australian brand Zimmerman.
Would love to see a review of Sezane as I have been eyeing up some pieces, but have held off because of the prices.
I have bought from Sezane for the past year and a half and would love to see Justine's review of it too!
+ great comment! I second it!
China is main original place to produce high-quality cotton, wool, cashmere, silk, polyester and polyamide. So do not blame China coincidentally, blame the brand's designers. And it could be that the production of the higher quality polyester and polyamide needs a higher level of industrial manufacturing. Are u sure these countries which are mainly good at agricultural production can fit the standard? Besides the north of Italy. You should buy higher quality brands produced by silk, cashmere, wool with sophisticated texture, lace, or embroidery. Or maybe you could find a job, then you should know that any factory in China can not decide which brands would use which kind of materials for their products.
This is such valuable content. Thank you Justine, for taking the time to look at quality, sustainability and ethical production, and sharing with us. I really appreciate you and your channel. Sending you the best…
I appreciate the amount of detailed information you give us. Thank you for taking so much trouble to educate those of us who find the fashion world to be rather overwhelming and confusing. Particularly when one is attempting to 'do the right thing'.
I love these types videos from you. It's really interesting to see how clothes should be made. You point out the minute details most people miss. I mostly shop for classic, timeless clothing instead of fad, fast fashion. Thank you Justine ❤.
Dear Justine,
This should really become a series! What about the other brands like Massimo Dutti just to mention one?
It is a series already
Massimo Dutti would be very interesting!
And Sezane
yes
Yes to both of these. Also Esprit might be interesting, they have a lot of organic cotton and linen in their current collections.
This is so fascinating! I’ve started sewing my own clothing and I didn’t know anything about the shoulder seams and pattern issues I might do by mistake, I’d love to see a video on “things beginner seamstresses/ fashion designers should know”!
Thanks for this! I love that there are resources like this video to double-check the marketing on brands like this, and I really appreciate hearing your expertise on markers of quality and construction! I feel like folks say "quality" and "construction" a lot as an important part of buying sustainably, but folks who specialize in supply chain dynamics or sustainability don't always have the knowledge to clearly review the quality (not that they have to- no one has to be an expert on all things) - so I really appreciate you being a part of this conversation!
I like your critical look at fashion - this was an interesting video! Looking at seams, buttons, and the like is something I do when shopping in-person (hopefully everyone does too!) and you can't do that when buying online. It's good to have someone show the finishing.
I was not expecting to have a visceral reaction against that white shirt but here we are....
The designer behind that shirt was perhaps inspired by the straightjacket.
Same! 😩
@@feldthausen I think the inspiration was the Lemaire twist shirt, which is similar, but much more thoughtfully constructed
It is the same crappy design many H&M oversize shirts have. I bet the company has to throw all of them away at the end of the season because who will buy something so ill-fitting?
@@ccast9862 people who shop online
I love that you do these videos, it’s super helpful when trying to decide where to shop and what to look for in terms of quality and how to do both ethically. I would love to see a video on the differences and what to expect from, ethical, sustainable, recycled and fair trade fashion.
That coat... the fact that not all of the seams were covered is a deal breaker for me. Binding seams isn't just for looks, it protects the seam so the coat will last longer.
It's the fast fashion trap. The faster it goes bad the faster you will need a new one.
For me it's the lining, I don't see myself ever buying a coat or a jacket without a lining. As for the seams, at least the should seems should be flat.
Justine, please don't feel offended but you are the last person i would imagine wearing COS clothes. After giving birth to 2 children it is the only brand i could find in Paris that fitted me since all the others are designed for students I suppose. And it looked pretty well and i felt really comfortable, especially wide trousers on the hips, pulls and chemises and overalls ! I wore size 42 and 44 and always purchased in the shop not on-line.
oh wow I just commented on the video that I thought she had the ideal COS body (until she tried them on). All the COS models look like her, not particularly curvy, more or less tall, with long limbs and long features. But you're right they are the only brand I found I could buy in a size 42 or 40 in France or Germany that fits. French clothing is, notoriously small. In the shoulders, in the waist, everywhere.
I think COS models generally tend to have a more androgynous body type: tall and very skinny, yes, but with wider shoulders, less defined waist, and overall more pronounced bone structures. Androgynous clothes tend to work really well with a more androgynous body type. Justine, on the other hand, has the sort of very delicate and feminine bone structure that is sought after in classical ballet, and looks like she's positively drowning in fabric.
@@imadethisaccountjusttocomm8064 unfortunately, i don't know much about androgynous bodies. personally i'm not androgynous at all, though i was trying to do interval fasting since beginning of this year in order to get some use of this work from home ;) but this weekend i bought just a marvellous overalls that is perfect for office with a jacket and for weekends with kids, so i'm just happy! sales are coming soon! ;) my personal concern to COS is that the colours are the same and the styles don't move much. so when you have built your basic capsule with COS you would like to go elsewhere for something new.
Fascinating! I am guessing you did not keep any of the items? As a person interested in clothes but not very knowledgable, I love when you do these videos - talking about seams and material and cuts..... so interesting! Yes, I would love a video about all the different types of things you mentioned at the end. Thank you!
I am so glad there are people like you who share their expertise on the actual craft of making clothes to give us, consumers, the knowledge for what to look out for. Brands like COS in the end care more about money than offering quality. Please continue sharing what you see with your educated eye for detail!
This detailed and thoughtful review is extremely helpful. It not only provides information about this brand, it provides context for what to look for with other brands as well. I always feel more informed and able to make choices that are aligned with my values after I've spent time here. Would love to know more about the differences between sustainable, responsible, ethical, etc. in clothing manufacturing. Thank you.
I love how you go through the size and shopping process instead of just modeling the clothes after they arrive. Do you return, sell, donate or tailor the clothes for later wear?
I like to see reviews such as this video. For years I thought it was only me not able to find proper clothing. So many couldn't be properly altered for fit. I just stopped shopping at the Mall. Being 58 yrs old, I remember well fitting garments and you could even buy them at Sears! Thank goodness for a stylish grandmother and a desire to teach me how to sew. That's what I do now and have been doing for about 15 yrs. As long as people keep buying the cheap product, it will always be made and cheaper each season. I feel for all the under paid workers out there just trying to make ends meet.
So absolutely true.
Justine, I can't thank you enough for all the wonderful videos you make! ❤ In the past two years (since I've discovered you), I have completely changed my shopping behavior and I've never been so pleased with my wardrobe. Please do make a video explaining concepts like sustainable and ethical, such topics are extremely interesting!
Wow! You knocked it out the box. Best video you have done (IMO). I really enjoy your channel for your attention to detail and for your expertise. I would love another video like this for Massimo Dutti, Zara's higher end brand. Merci!
Wow, thanks! Glad you enjoyed it 😘
@Justine could you please do a similar video on a collection of well made and sustainable clothes? I feel I have forgotten how well made clothes look.
It would probably be quicker for her to just make an episode about her own clothing line!
Absolutely love this series! So educational and teaching us to notice the details in clothing. H&m also owns & Other Stories which is also positioned at a higher, more timeless price point, so I wonder how that stacks up against COS and h&m?
I love her channel for this reason. it's not just "Oh, this is IN this season!" She really breaks things down so it really improves your knowledge as a consumer. Like, what questions to ask about the products, but also about the business!
Thanks Justine! This was excellent, as always. And yes please, I’d love to see a video from you that explains all the different ( or at least the mainly used) sustainability terms. These sessions are such an education for me, thanks🤗
Look at Justine showing off her perfect ab muscles!! 😍
I really dislike it when I'm trying on a "wool" sweater only to find out that it's actually mostly acrylic...
I'd be interested in a similar review of Sezane. I've been eyeing their silk shirts for years.
Sezane is super overrated imo, I have a few sweaters from them and the composition is not that great and the fit is awful unless you are a size xs :-(
I've seen so many comments on their own instagram of orders taking a lot longer or refunds as well. Just a lot of customer service issues and lack of communication it seems. Also seens comments about how certain items came defective and again, counication was slow. I also really liked the brand at first, but honestly it doesn't seem worth it. I obtained a second hand dress at a thrift shop though, and I can attest that the material on it is very nice, but I guess it depends on the item!
She has the most calming voice.
loved this review, as someone who sews the majority of my own clothes it was great to see that the small details I enjoy in my garments are what is lacking on the High Street.
I've amassed numerous pieces by COS over the years as I like its avantgarde styles a lot. Initially I was impressed with the haptics of the materials used: they often feel thicker, heavier, more solid and of better quality than standard fast fashion. However, over time I've realised they aren't very durable - the colours wash out faster than I expected, many garments are fraying on the edges with each washing, and I've had more torn seams than with any other brand. And that on totally loose-fitting garments with no tension on the seams at all! So many of their pieces only look good and classy for the first five washings or so, they're definitely not worth the full price and I've stopped shopping this brand altogether.
thanks for sharing your experience with this brand 🌻
It almost makes me want to really invest in even less in buying clothes and just put procure the best quality fabric I can find and make my own clothes. I’m just tired of trying to make what I can get work.
I did it and it really worth the effort and money, I spend the same or even more in good fabric, but I make clothes that are made for my type of body and last for long... I really dislik fast fashion, if you can make clothes by yourself, do it :).
Yesss!! Would love to see more videos on the breakdown of different methods of production! Also would love to see more videos analysing brands like this so I know where to buy from and not waste money. Thank you!! ❤️
Really great to get a designer perspective, especially the technical issues. My eye often tells me something is off but I never know quite why. Really helpful to be told about seams and armhole placements etc.
Ooh I love this series! So helpful.
Thank you!!
I agree, but Justine, please review some brands we would actually want to shop afterwords. :)
What I enjoyed the most is neither english nor french at 14:50 'Ach so...hää?' - love that.
ach so is german for "ohhh" sort of:) she lives in Berlin.
15:06 She says -Ja!
I also enjoyed it a lot, It felt so multicultural. A french woman speaking English and letting some german slip.
Yes, so surprising! These two little words like German was her mother tongue. Had no idea she lives in Berlin.
One of the most informative videos I've watched explaining fast fashion and what to look for regarding how the garment is made. My mother was a seamstress and would always turn a garment inside out before she purchased a higher end garment. She made many of my clothes and her own. Thank you ❤xoxo
I had never heard of this brand, but found the video really interesting! It was good to hear your opinions and what to look for.
I love your clothing reviews, you always give good insight on what to look for, the signs of good and bad quality and how the clothes are manufactured. Much appreciated!
Absolutely loved how you explained these little details that were off about the garments. I tried on clothes in the past and some of them looked weird, now I know why.
I have been sewing my own clothes for years....went to university for it. I keep trying to buy clothes because sometimes I'm lazy but once you know how things should fit/be constructed it becomes such a challenge. This video is just how I try on clothes when I go shopping haha Love it :)
I love it when you do reviews like this. It is very informative and helps me buy better clothes and be a better (global) consumer. Thanks!
I would like to re-iterate and restate another comment from a subscriber..."This got to be one of the most informative, extremely well thought through, educational, and interesting fashion videos I've ever watched" Yessiree, this really hit the mark. You are a wonderful conscientious fashion designer... and I wanted to let you know. Thank you... stephanie
We used to have 1 COS shop in Israel. It closed because nobody wanted expensive but shapless stuff.
Lol
Cos won’t appeal to people that live in a warm climate such as Israel. Their clothes have a ‘Scandi’ aesthetic, made for people living in ‘cold’/cool climates, because of their focus on oversized, ‘comfy’ knitwear, long coats, boots and staying warm when it’s cold all year round (in the UK for example, we have ‘cool’ weather most of the year, except maybe the Summer).
Free Palestine 🇵🇸
There is a pop-up COS in Tel Aviv
@@danceillusions13 isreal stealing more Palestinian land
Agreed - it’s integrity when no one is looking & COS is hiding on several levels. It’s great you are teaching others about quality Justine. I grew up spotting it a mile away and still appreciate a tip or two from you! Does lining a coat assist in longevity and keeping the shape?
I love watching your fashion videos, your voice is soooooo calming I could just watch them all day- my therapy 💞
Love this Justine! I had missed this series of yours, I think it's not only very interesting to watch the process of you selecting, measuring, trying on etc. but it's also a great way to educate/inform viewers about fast fashion and how these brands work. Thank you :)) Looking forward to more!
I'm so happy there's quality content like yours available. Just commenting so that hopefully your channel will be recommended to more people.
Thank you so much for all of your information. It was very much appreciated. Always, after watching these kinds of reviews, I am reminded why I worked so hard to learn to make my own clothes, as much as possible.
Loved how you carefully inspect the items and explain what you see! The video you mentioned at the end would be great, looking forward to it!
I'm a man. I stumbled upon your channel and you are so pro is a pleasure to listen to. I subbed for some reason. :D
Justine, where do you usually shop for your own clothes? I’m in love with all your outfits in each and every of your video! They are so chic and simple and classic ❤️
She is a fashion designer I presume she mostly wears her own brand.
I love your videos sooo much! As someone who’s trying to learn more about the fashion industry these are super helpful and informative 💞
Justine!! I'd love to see more reviews on brands that claim "sustainable and/or ethical" AND brands that you would recommend. Been following your channel for 2 years and have been more incredibly knowledgeable about my clothes purchases. Thanks for being an awesome fashion educator ;)
Ooh I wasn’t expecting a video from you today Justine! I’m so happy. You’ve made my day :)
and it's an extra long one ;-) I had a lot to say 😅
It was super interesting! Ever since I started watching your channel I have become a lot more aware of what i’m buying. I now try to look for ethical and sustainable clothing which uses good quality materials ( I stay away from 100% polyester now). It’s so hard to find anything though that has all three without it being super expensive and therefore out of my price range.
Also, I think there is a definite trend for sustainable items in fast fashion brands. But it’s a pity that these brands don’t take as much care with the ethical side of the business structure.
It’s sad to think companies care more about the environment than the people who make the garments, because it’s “trendy” to do so.
I can’t wait to see more videos from you and keep up the good work!
This video was such a treat Justine! And being extra long too! You’ve taught me so much about buying clothes!
Cos has many items which are 100% cotton or 100% cashmere. Their style probably not for everyone but for the people who like this style their clothes fit properly.
You think the arm pit problem is proper fit for some?
Could you explain, please.
@@JaIch9999 if you like “close fit” obviously that type of armpit wouldn’t be acceptable.but this style is for people who like oversize fit and who likes to layer their clothes. I live in Scandinavia and probably get use to this type of look and personally think it’s very comfortable and stylish.
Could you do a review of MaxMara Weekend or MaxMara to see if much more expensive garments justify their price (MMW being in the middle)? I really enjoy all the insight you provide. Thank you.
Oh, yes, would love a MaxMara Weekend review. I love this brand🙂
Thank you for posting this video and shedding light on details that most people don't think about when evaluating a brand. Consumers have been swept up in a wave of trends, appearances and disposable clothing. As a youth I was tought the value of quality garments by my grandmother.
Yes, more please. It does help me understand better what I should be avoiding purchasing. And why I CANNOT find a coat now that fits my shoulders.
Hmmm .. have a look at the Australian brand Cue. We are entering into the cooler months in the Southern Hemisphere and I noticed the other day they have more coats and jackets (trenches etc) and I found they are transparent with where the item is made. I knew a lovely older fellow
Who was a cutter for Cue and boy did I ask him a million questions about what is expected of him, his work ethic and how they treat him. And also stuff like when do you start cutting for each season etc
This is exactly the reason I make all my own clothes!
I make a lot for myself too! nice
This is an amazing video Justine! Thank you for putting in the hard work. 💕
This has so much good information! The analysis of the clothes and the reasons behind the label's design choices were eye-opening. I would love to see a video about the difference between ethical and other buzz-words. Thank you! Now I'm going to spend the day looking at my seams, lol!
I like the alpaca sweater. I don't think I would ever wear neoprene - unless I was water skiing. Interesting.
throughout the years following you, you really changed my approach toward any fabric purchase!! mille merci und danke schoen
Liebe Grüesse aus frankfurt
Great review! I always look if I manage to find something for me during the sales at COS - the price/quality ratio is good. However, when shopping there I always keep in mind that most clothes at COS are sewed for a typical Scandi body type - very tall and straight/rectangle shaped body. Since it is not my body shape, over the years I have trained my eye to distinguish which clothes will not look good on me.
Omg I noticed that I have very very similar (basically same) body measurements to yours! (but I’m a bit shorter) These videos really help me with picking the right size when buying clothes online! Thank you so much! 💗
I love these videos! I really hate it when I see a nice dress or blouse and the material is polyester. Especially in a spring or summer collection! No one wants to be sweating!