Fashion School: 16 Ways to Learn Everything About Fashion
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YES THE HOUSE IS VERY NICE, BUT I WANNA KNOW ABOUT THE POTTED FIG TREE IN THE LIVING ROOM, I DONT SEE ANY GROW LIGHTS AND IT LOOKS SO HEALTHY. ARE THERE BIG WINDOWS NEAR BY THAT I CANT SEE?
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PASSIVE CONSUMPTION is so massively underrated in all kinds of learning and people just don't understand that it is mighty useful since we do register things in our brain; be it conscious or sub-conscious.
That was like really validating, ty for saying that
MoMa has a fashion design course thats free as well!!
May not be super in depth but it's a start.
Thanks for the rec!!
thank you just enrolled!
What is the video name
Is there a class how to make fashion. Figure
Do they have some online free material? I'm not from the US so...
Who else is very into fashion but not on themselves? I wear target men’s basics everyday, but damned if I’m not enjoying the hell out of all the thoughtful fashions people are wearing out in the world.
A huge part of fashion imo is understanding that loving fashion and loving shopping are two seperate things. Personally, I love fashion 💫💫
@@BlissFoster yep, that’s it. The shopping. And I just watched and enjoyed your video on this very topic.
I love fashion, but I'm too lazy and insecure to dress well.
@@AmandaVieiraMamaesouCult me too. but I'm getting better by slowly incorporating small accessories that give me joy to look at. example, i got a nice lipstick that is long wearing and a classic hue and wearing it to work has made me feel like I've got a signature thing now which is really exciting for me. plus I dress very casually so I feel the addition of an accessory gives the appearance that I do have taste outside of my comfy work clothes. thanks if you've read this long reply and best regards :)
Same here! Although I don’t wear the cool conceptual garments cause I can’t afford them :(
I think the most important thing is to ask yourself why is this look or outfit is amazing. To learn the tricks that leads to a great style by asking this question every single time. After few years you will be able to make an innovative style. Understanding the artistic clues. It is not enough to just watch shows but to analyze each outfit in the show.
Big true 💫💫
He’s absolutely right about working in a thift store. When you start sorting clothes it gives you a whole new perspective on cloths. (This is from my personal experience)
at first i was like “did he paint the house and get completely new furniture?” and then i realized OH WAIT it’s his parents’ dope ass house
Now that you mention it, I just realized :D I was only looking at the same fiddle leaf tree. They have the same branch
This is the best fashion channel on all of TH-cam.
Absolutely! Informative and fun :)
This channel as honestly changed my life. I've learnt so much invaluable info on fashion in such a short amount of time. Thanks
You’re so kind 🙃 thank you
The Clotheshorse podcast. The host, Amanda used to be a fast fashion buyer. Lots of multipart episodes regarding how the industry works; guest speakers from people she knew from working in the industry (marketing, margins, dynamics, etc.). First set of episodes I recommend: how is denim made (cotton, weaving, dye processing, sanding, quality differences bw $500 vs. $50 jeans). Very interesting from someone who learned how to sew recently/started making my own clothes.
Do you still sew
This is such a reassuring video man, As a college kid with an undying passion for fashion, it was not easy commit because of how scarce the world is in regard to fashion as a passion, hobby, and business. Knowing that I’ve been thinking about it in the right way was great. My first video I watched from you, I’m definitely here to stay
Welcome in, Chip! Glad you’re here 💫💫
@@BlissFoster Much Love 💪🏽😭
I’m kinda new to this channel but I’m so glad I found it! I also wanted to add a source for people to learn about fashion and it’s MoMA’s free online classes through coursera and they have a bunch but the one most relevant would be their fashion as design course, and I actually finished it not too long ago and highly recommend. It’s beginner friendly but even if you’re well versed in fashion you’ll find something new in there as well!
Thanks so much for the heads up!!
I just applied, it said it’s in English but 70% of the text is in Chinese. I’m a little lost
that's the best background i've seen in a youtube video bliss
Haha I’m screenshotting all these and sending them to my dad 😄 Thanks man, the house I grew up in is awesome, I love it too
The algorithm really is powerful! I’m learning how to draw and I’ve always been into fashion, so you bet I’m using your tips for learning illustration *and* fashion lmao tysm!
I think learning some basic construction helps too!
I've been taking some basic sewing classes. Well it cost a bit so I didn't get to continue to make more intricate pieces. But I think I learnt so much from the construction and the thought process!
Also, it gives me more freedom and ability to make some clothes just for fun so that I can wear cooler pieces... since cool designer pieces do cost a lot and I'm still schooling..
Some of the historical fashion You Tubers are good for that: Bernadette Banner and Cathy Hay go into historical garment construction and those ladies love their research.
You remind me of the cool and interesting teacher on the first day of a new internship or degree, you're intimidating, but the good kind of intimidating, inspiring and exciting! I'm not planning on doing anything with fashion but it is still in the back of my mind and I really enjoyed this video. Thanks!! Immediately subscribed :)
I love your first point (i.e. watching fashion shows instead of Netflix), but television and movies can also be great reference points for fashion! Especially, ones that depict a certain era 😌 I’m currently watching Peaky Blinders and the main character’s wardrobe (Tom) is chef’s kisses 💋
And I’m watching Mrs. Maisel! The Main character’s outfits are amazing!!!
you can also apply this method to learn a lot of topics, or even start a cult :)
Protip: learn about benevolent dictatorship to secure your cult 🥰
Yeah i built my cult that way
@@pizzaofen can I join?
@@jorgemillar1 of course the prayer session to the gods (and me of course) is at 3am on Wednesday and Sunday
@@pizzaofen 🙏🏻
I wanna start knowing how to sew, measure the fabric, i wanna learn about the different kinds of sleeves, tops etc. But noone on youtube sews the Fashion that i like, noone Shows how to do that. But i learned in this video, that i should consume all the content and knowlegde possible, because it wont hurt. Thanks bliss
Thank you for this. I’ve been out of the industry for a few years. I was burnt out, over worked, and exhausted from toxic environments. I want to begin getting back into things, but just for me. This list sounds like a wonderful place to start. Again, thanks for the inspiration.
I literally graduated last month. completed a 4 year course in FD, and after watching your video - I think I did not learn anything 😩😂. Very wholesome content. I have watched a couple of your videos already, just love your channel. I would like for you to talk about the new take on fashion. You know, what do you think is going to be the new normal.
Just stumbled yesterday on your channel after recently discovering all about avant grade fashion in TH-cam (late to this, go figure) and need to say that this is great advice for all kind of learning. As a designer/student of masters in art I can relate to most of your advice. The concept of passive learning is gold in itself.
Something I do is just go through an article and any name or brand or designer or concept that I don’t recognize I keep in a running list and look up later. Then boom you have a personal fashion encyclopedia.
Even with fashion aside, this channel has so much great advice between the lines on self-learning with any subject. Easy subscribe.
Been watching loads of TH-cam’s on fashion and this video is by far the most resourceful. Thank you 🙏🏼
This is a backdrop that curates an aesthetic that I have fallen in love with
Not only are you extremely informative but you have an amazing Internet personality
I really don’t watch movies anymore I use youtube alot so watching documentaries is actually a really good idea thank you
Absolutely love the video as always, Bliss! Honestly this made me rethink my stance on what "fashion" itself is and from now on I'll stop suggesting my channel as a fashion channel and describe it as more of a personal style and consumer discussion channel so that those looking for legitimate fashion can easier find the real fashion content to educate themselves.
I didn't see it here but incase it wasn't mentioned: "Dressed The History of Fashion" is a fantastic podcast to listen to. There are interviews from both Fashion Historians and people who are in the business and where items came from. If you don't know about it's worth a listen.
Thank you for passing this info out there
I want to learn more about clothes construction and their quality. I’ve always wanted to see how clothes from luxury brands look on the inside or what their fabrics feel like (in order to recognize good quality fabrics) but I’ve never been to their stores because I cannot afford those clothes and I feel out of place there. I don’t want to seem like a lurker. Should I go anyway or do you have other tips for learning about this? I’ve been thinking about going to high-end consignment or vintage shops instead where the “pressure” is a bit off but there are not a lot of them where I live.
It's always good to start off at luxury department stores where you will feel less pressured, get familiar with the environment and you will feel comfy walking in a luxury shop. It's also good to ask staff questions, sometimes they would share more than you ask!
If you have the opportunity definitely check them out. It’s a luxury to even have access to such places. In my undergrad studying fashion I would often make trips to saks and other stores even though they rarely carried designers I enjoy because I wanted to get a feel for luxury despite not being able to afford it usually
Work at the store!!!
Thank you Bliss. Ive always loved fashion but was always made to feel it was frivolous and unimportant. I love music and fashion so much. Thank you for the actionable steps. Its all so practical.
The podcast 'Dressed : History of fashion' is amazing!!!
ty !!!!
The Casual on youtube has been a great resource. There amazing and dive pretty deep into fashion
I love Reggie’s work. He’s an awesome guy and an invaluable resource 🌪🌪
i think there's as much views as people who would want to say thank you after watching this video.
Wow that’s a huge compliment, thank you!
you’re amazing! I am interested in fashion but I’ve been super overwhelmed with where to start. this gives me a clear starting point. thank you!
I also have a video called “how to start with fashion” that might be helpful 💫💫
@@BlissFoster thank you, I’ll check it out!
Love your energy. I actually watch your videos everyday and you get me hyped in each fckn videos thank you❤️
I have honestly learnt more about the fashion business since I subscribed to you than what my last 4 years at fashion school taught me.
This is an amazing video and I am so glad that I found you on TH-cam. I have been feeling uninspired, not motivated and just overwhelmed with my love for fashion. Making money doing what I love is nice but I am not able to do that currently as I am still figuring out what I want to do. And watching this video has inspired me to learn more, do as much as I can in fashion because I love it that much. Informative stuff- Thank you so much Bliss!
Okay so what I do is: go through the A-Z list of brands at every online boutique that sells designer and everything that really sparks my interest, I'll look into by googling to set up a chain reaction that quite often leads to an obsession with a certain designer and move forward to a new one once I'm satisfied with the deep dive to go onto a new designer and so on and on. I find this also works hahaha.
hello, i know this is an old video but i just wanna say that your content is very inspiring and helps me learn not only a lot about fashion but a bunch of new words in english. thank you so much
Happy to hear that! I’m so glad it’s been useful for you 💫💫
I’m not even interested in doing fashion as a career but this helped so thanks 😙
I loved the journaling tip! Great content in this video. Thank you! ❤
Wahooo shout out to the literature students who love fashion!!!
UGHHH THANK U FOR BEING U!!! You give out such good advice thank you so much for existing. I hope you have a great day or night sending positive vibes
Hello Bliss, I have been subscribed to your channel for a little while and have never really gotten around to sitting down and watching. I’m kind of glad that this is the first video I am watching because it is so helpful. Fashion is something that I want as a major part of my life and this video is super helpful in helping me learn more about it
I’m so glad, Crystal! Welcome to the channel 💫💫
The Fashion Victims podcast is really good too
I’ve never even heard this one! Thank you for the rec!
@@BlissFoster hope you like it! This vid was really thankful btw :)
The red sofas with the green walls and plants looks so nice
Love how honest this is. Just came across your channel but you bet your ass Im watching everything ❤
Just learned a bunch from this in the first 5 minutes and took a bunch of notes! Thanks man!
Okay... That "I love you enough to bite you playfully" caught me off-guard I'd be honest 😂😂
Dude, you're do awesome ❤❤❤ this is the first video of yours that I watch and I LOVE IT!
Welcome in!! If you’re interested in learning more, I have a ton of runway analysis episodes that I’m really proud of 💫💫
@@BlissFoster I surely will (I am at the fourth video now, it's so addicting!) 🤩
It’s my first time of watching you and i truly love your channel, ur so enthusiastic and this so funny, I’ve been seek for such kinda bloggers as you for a long time😍
hey, Bliss, love your work. I have a relatively casual interest in fashion (maybe slightly more than casual as I watch your videos). I found the nugget in your Margiela series about the shoulder and the heel really interesting and would love to hear more from you on silhouettes, construction, materiality- sort of general principles of fashion design that lean more toward the aesthetic rather than metanarrative. ( though I love it all)
Thanks, Matt
Great idea 💫💫
Bliss, thanks for this video! I'm interested in Fashion journalism but grad school isn't ideal for me right now. I needed direction on how to consume more fashion history and knowledge in my life without attending fashion school and your video helped me to do just that. I immediately subscribed and will be checking out the rest of your content. Thanks again!
I’m so glad it was useful for you! I’ve designed this entire channel to be exactly what you just described. My goal is always to provide a high-level of informational value in every single video. Thanks again for the kind words
The best video that the algorithm suggested to me in years. Thank you for this 🖤
guys pinterest is so helpful for saving runway looks that inspire you, I found this out recently and using it a little too much rn
so if you download the pinterest crome extension you can go on somewhere like the vougue runway site search the show you just watched on youtube or find new ones and literally u can just save it to a board in two clicks
The backdrop of this video explains so much lol. Thank you, dear Bliss, for inviting us into your home, and sharing your secrets.
Stumbling on your channel is the best thing I did today. Thank you for those informative videos ❤️
Welcome!! Be sure to check out the Margiela series! We’re going thru look by look to explore everything that Martin put out 😊
I've just discovered your channel and it's exactly what i was looking for!
Lots of love from Colombia 💓
Thanks so much, Ana! Check out the Margiela series! Welcome 😄
Awesome video. Thanks for sharing your insights. Just getting more involved in the fashion industry so trying to consume as much info as I can
woah , i remember you posting one of your first videos on r/malefashion years ago, great to see how well you’re doing haha
By the way congrats for 20k King Bliss, you are doing an awesome job❤️
This is fucking awesome advice and you could apply this approach to ANY area of interest! You're doing a lot of great work for the younger generation out there Bliss, this is super informative, keep up the great work!!!
Thanks homie 🙏🙏
Through this video I learned how to passively & actively absorb information from a wide variety of sources. How to utilize these tools to develop a routine and discipline in becoming more involved in fashion.
best closing statement I've ever seen in a YT vid
so glad you have a venue. anyone reading this....this guy is ONE to watch in the future. he will be a big influence. predicted 2021!
A community I've been part of for about 15 years that taught me much of what I know about fashion and how to critique it is The Fashion Spot forum. It used to be invite only. Not sure if that's the case anymore, but it's how I know everything I know - that, in collaboration with watching runway shows and looking closely at those detail shots from the runway. Oh, and keeping on top of all the ads in Vogue.
is this a website?
@@pariswarden3517 Yes - The Fashion Spot is a website and you need to look for their "community" or "forum" for the really good discussions.
I'm not that into fashion but this is an amazingly helpful video for just generally learning more about your passions so thank you so much
Now it’s my fave fashioned related TH-camR❤️
thank youuu. these are the most useful tips that i've ever seen
podcasts, writing about labels and looking at the construction of some of my archive pieces works for me!
Yes! I dont know why but fashion has always been one of those things i just didnt know how to go about learning about
Yo this setting Change is soooo trippy
Welcome to the new normal 😏
Is this alternate reality Bliss Foster’s living room?
This is Mike Foster’s house 😳🤯
this is literally THEE video I needed. new subby, thanks!!
I am 2 min in…and already stopped eating because what you are saying is..YES! Omg! Yes! So do able, so true! Thank you! Your newest big fan!
For real i love this content, i always looking for new information and this really help me
For the advice on unfollowing all accounts that aren't about clothes, only watch runway shows for a month etc. You may find it easier to do this if you just make a new google account and social media account. Then only follow fashion related things on those accounts. Leave those accounts logged in, dont ever log in to your old accounts, and youll be able to filter everything you need while also retaining your old followed stuff for the future if you ever go back.
I'm a graphic design student this was helpful in some areas for me😄but also I love fashion
I think there is an overflow of information at this point, a flood of pictures, a surplus of inspiration - like an overstimulation almost.
This can get overwhelming and make you get stuck in your creative process.
Yeah! It’s a good thing to keep tabs on that and to step back if you need to. I’ve certainly had to do that at times 💫💫
I am overwhelmed by all this lol. I'll start with the fashion documentaries!
BEST CONTENT EVEEEER!!!
I'm changing my life with this video 😂😂😂 I'm an interior designer, but I'm totaly changing my work with the real fashion life style 😂😎 totally new business coming ❤ thanks for the content ⚡⚡⚡
Bliss, I'm not even a fashion designer and love your channel. The part around 10:30 and unfollowing people if you haven't learned anything is completely true. I unfollowed people I watched for over a decade once their content became uninspiring.
Love your channel!! I’ve learned so much. I’m curious about fashion podcasts - the video you link here is private though 😢
Thank you so much you are literally helping me change my life
Go crush it, Andrew ☄️🏌️
When I’m big I’m definitely going to give u more credit 🙏
Bliss this is such a good video! Also your energy is so funny
I really enjoy listening to the fashion victims podcast made by Luke from Hautelemode (on yt). Its conversational, funny and engaging but also very informative :)
Also theres a series on youtube called 'Renegades of Fashion' with 20ish minute videos focussing on the life of different designers. I strongly recommend it if you want a good overview of some of the bigger designers :)
Thanks for the rec!!
I think High Fashion Talk is really good for current information and discussion on Fashion. There are some cool people in there who work in the industry and I know some people have got jobs and opportunities from just being active in the group. Usually they discuss topics as soon as they happen and before anyone can make a video about them. Idk, discord seems like people just flexing all the time.
hey where is this group? ik its been year but i just found this vid!
thanks bliss im switching from architecture to fashion comms this year so this is helpful
Hellll yea! I’m so excited for you ☄️🏌️
Just wanted to add one for you. Take a day out to a museum with fashion exhibits. I loved the Dior and Mary Quant exhibits at the V&A. You get to see iconic designs up close.
Bliss!! I can’t see the video about fashion podcasts- I would really love some recommendations !
Most of the pods I recommended don’t exist anymore. I’m not really up on new ones. So sorry! I wish I could be of more help
11:16 Specifically writing stuff down longhand can really help you remember stuff.
Big true! Damn haha you’ve really worked a long way back into the video archive! I’m flattered 🦾
scrolling down TH-cam then see ur video and click it, realizing how much ur competent about fashion and giving advice, u should teach
Thanks Mattia :)
that actually can be applied to learning stuff from any field, a really quality advice here, thank you!!🤭
8) I know it's not about buying clothes or having an insane collection but more so the design process that is. I do believe it is imperative for some that buying clothes is the expression of thoughtful design and creativity.
W/o buying archive pieces or clothes from your favorite brand, you never get to really enjoy your passion at all. Fundementally, it is all about the clothes themselves. That is what makes you happy. So enjoy it. Buy it (save up too lol). But always be conscious about what and why you are buying*+
Hi there, thank you so much for this! I really needed it since I'm trying to study in fashion early :)
I think one of the best fashion documentaries is “Unzipped” about Isaac Mizrahi. Interesting how you fast a designer can from the top of the mountain to QVC.
I wish there was someone like you for graphic design!! these videos are amazing and im not even into fashion