Why I Cut the Logos Off All My Clothes
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ย. 2024
- Today I'm getting into the reasons why I choose to remove the logos from all my clothing and generally keep an "unbranded" wardrobe. I then show the main technique I use to remove logos from clothing I buy. Let me know what you think in the comments!
Song at end: Don't Think Twice, It's Alright - Ramblin' Jack Elliot (Bob Dylan original)
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Tip for the seam ripper, that little ball on the end protects the garment underneath, so you can use the longer sharp end to cut the threads enough to make room for the ball side. Then you stick the ball end underneath the patch and run the tool along the seam ripping the threads that way, protecting the garment underneath and quickly ripping the threads.
Wow that’s a great tip! Pinning this comment. Thanks for the clarification 👍
I've actually been doing this since I was a kid. For different reasons, I thought logos and signatures were tacky.
When I did art I wouldnt even sign my name. Won a couple competitions and they'd always ask why I didnt sign it. Now as an adult and with the rise of AI, I understand the need for some citations.
Man, each of your videos hits on a topic I think about a lot. I’ve been wearing plain black shirts for the past 2 years and love it. Branding free is the way to be.
In India we have "Khadi" industry. Which is basically a cottage-level industry (smaller than the standards of a small industry), producing organic food item, simplistic cotton handloom clothing. All of their clothing are pretty comfortable and minimalistic-looking. Also, these clothes are mostly made by handloom artists who live in remote villages, don't get much money or recognition for their work. I prefer these kinda clothing, let it be casual day-to-day life, or any special ocassion.
I do this around my house. I remove packaging, cover up labels on my appliances, tech, etc, and decanter everything i can because i hate being advertised to every day in my own home. I go as far as to flip any branded reusable shopping bags inside out especially with current controversy and accc investigation against australias grocery conglomerates. It might sound crazy but it absolutely makes you want more. When you see a brand in store, that youve been looking at every day for months or years, you start to associate that brand with the comfort of your home and it builds a false trust and that you ought to have that item. Nope. Not for me.
Buddy that last point you made about building false trust is a steaming hot take! I'm right with you on that - great insight!
Oh my god, I do this too. That seam ripper really comes in handy. So cool to run into like-minded people. Love your channel and what you do.
Hi Spencer! Great video!!! There are three important things that I would like to add to your video:
- any garment is treated with a chemical with a rodent/insect repellant to preserve it during storage/shipping;
- thus before putting it on for an extended period of time, it would be a good practice to wash it. turning it inside out and cold cycle will clean the garment and will also help dark colours to further strengthen the bound to the fibre. It will also help you with understanding if the garment is good to keep or to return;
- as last manovre, you can start removing tags or any other patch, but some holes will appear. No worries, it’s is a natural structural response from stress, washing it again will render the threads soft and to regain the pattern. If you are not into washing it again, you can always iron the stressed spot with a little bit of steam.
Source: worked in the “industry” for five years, had a skin rush, started to research, entered the rabbit hole, found my own escamotages while saving up a little bit of money for good stuff, quit the job and the industry.
All great information! Thanks for sharing :)
Bro I love your channel. Not everything I can get on board with but I agree with your philosophies and respect you for it. Extremely based and always presented with a positive outlook. Keep up the amazing work.
Thanks for the kind words buddy. I’m not always 100% on board with what I’m saying haha it’s all part of the adventure! Glad you enjoyed the video and really appreciate the feedback
@@spencers-adventures Live and learn by trying new things right! Gotta love it true leadership kind of personality that can change the world. Cheers!
I found this very interesting and thought-provoking. Our society is based heavily on materialism, and everyone's miserable in return. This seems like steps to break the cycle - focusing on people more than things - even something as seemingly small as clothing. Keep up the great vids!
I’m glad you liked the video! I read a lot of Buddhism and I like their thinking on this, the fact that our dissatisfaction with life arises when we can’t have what we desire/unchecked craving for more. Finding contentment with basics and simple things is key. Appreciate the comment!
LOL. I thought I was alone. I’ve done the same thing for years! I’m now 57yo!
the Bob Dylan at the end was chefs kiss
Thank you!
4:21 For anyone who might be wondering, he has put his sewing kit in a much nicer container than the one it came in. It appears to be the Plano Guide Series 3400 Style Polycarbonate Field Box.
what a great channel! we make our clothing with no logo's for sensory issues, but this is also so true. Stop supporting fast fashion.. Start supporting local sewists that are making great garments!
I did this when I was a kid. I was just thinking in the past year I should start doing it again. Visible branding is so garish to me personally
by the way Spencer it would be very interesting to hear more about your film making job! like what do you do. it seems like your job is a very important part of your creative and simple life style
If they want me to advertise for them, they need to pay me - not charge extra.
Good for you! I started doing this many years ago. I didn’t want to be a walking advertisement for companies.
if it's carhartt or something then i get it but if it's a small business where you know it was handmade and a lot of care/creativity went into making it, then that's the kind of thing i want to promote. i'm not gonna cover the signature when i hang up a painting. and as someone with a very unique style who considers fashion as more of a hobby, i like seeing others show brands that suit my taste. few stores have what i like, and i feel best in very specific clothes that aren't so easy to come by. it helps when i see those brands
Gonna be honest here. I first thought that this is a waste of time but, after seeing the shirt without the logo it does look better. Thanks for the content man
Glad you enjoyed the video buddy, thanks for watching it through!
I’ve been doing this to my clothes too, even going as far as removing embroidered logos. The Nike ones are a huge pain in the azz lol but it’s worth it! Being a walking advertisement is not the move. Good video 👏🏼
I get the logo part, but getting rid of the print shirts. Nooooooo, those were fun
I know, it is for sure the wildlife prints I miss the most, but I still maintain the vibe prints aside!
Keep the wildlife prints for special occasions
I mostly subscribe to this train of thought and wear almost strictly plain, single color items of clothing. My only hang up with doing this is that I find some logos add nice color to break up some really simple basics. I don't want all my outfits to look like I'm a lego guy. So for me the little red dickies label on my pants doesn't bother me and makes the clothing just a bit more interesting. Keep up the good videos!
Yeah I agree with the colour breakup point for sure, if a logo has some blue or even a pattern in it it for sure adds a level of interest that’s absent without it. It’s a complicated thing for sure but following your gut is always the play. Thanks for the comment buddy!
Nice. I made a conscious effort to avoid branded clothing years ago. It makes items more suitable in a wide range of situations and plan t-shirts don’t go out of date. I tend to wear them until they’re no longer respectable and then bulk buy 4 of the same colour to replace them. The online store I use, Rapanui, even give you credit for sending the old ones back so they can be recycled into more clothing. Although these days I try to buy from Community Clothing in the UK as it’s all locally made. Sorry, that was along comment but the video really resonated with me!
Isn't this a flex of it's own kind. Removing labels from branded clothing.
Right on. Been rocking single color no label shirts and other clothing for years.
one time in highschool (about ten years ago) I tried to get rid of the Hollister bird on a cardigan and since it was an embroidered logo it was an absolute nightmare! I agree with the message in this video so much.
After you pull out a stitch or two, enough to be able to grab the end of the thread, you can tug on that thread to loosen the thread underneath that's holding it down. It makes it easier to pull out the next stitch. Cut the first stitch, tug on the end and pull the thread out of the next loop, then tug again and continue.
This is an interesting idea. I work blue collar so I definitely need jeans that last. I have tried the Denver Hayes but those tear after a couple months so I started buying Levi's. But removing the logo is a good idea. I too don't like having a brand on me. Even though the Levis are a value add to my life, it still bugs me a bit.
I also moved back to Levi's. The thing that bugged me most about other brands is that when I found a nice pair, wore it and came back after two years, they didn't carry that model anymore. With Levi's, once you figure out what model and size you like, you can just keep ordering them.
Brilliant.
P.S. That Early Retirement book you had recommended is awesome, I’m into to it! Thanks, man🙌
I’m so glad you’re liking it! It’s a pretty intense book with diagrams and charts etc, kind of written like a textbook. But I feel like it’s the ultimate text for the topic of anti-consumerism and getting out of the spend-earn cycle. Enjoy it!
Hi Spencer, discovered your channel a few months and i have been watching your new uploads religously since then. I admire the principles set here about not advertising the companies and wanting to be brand free. I was wondering if you would consider doing a video on radio broadcasts and picking up a potential cheap radio to pick up AM FM and DAB stations, i live in Scotland, UK. and the UK government over here have proposals to cut FM and AM frequencies after a certain threshold of users using the DAB radios (digital) - your thoughts on this would be great. Its quite topical in America at the moment with some talk of AM broadcasts being cut in the future. I enjoy radio, i hardly ever watch TV and its a good free way (after the inital purchase) of consuming talk and music content. Your 2 Cents would be appreciated on this matter. Maybe you could segway into the field of internet radio as well. And a cover of a piece of music from yourself would be most welcome, anyways...Many Thanks - Antonio.
I have no idea how AM would be cut from USA radios when we have big flashing signs on the highway telling people to tune into ### AM for emergency road condition updates.
OMG DYLAN IN THE END! that is so great cover Spencer! i love that thing you started doing in the end of your videos! ending with covers. truly incredible!! hopefully we will see Neil Young cover in the next one :) also i really loved this video, i might start cut logos off my clothes too haha
You might be interested in William Gibson's Cayce Pollard character. I hate having any brand names on me, pretty much allergic to being a walking advert for a company.
I like to buy band T shirts from small bands I buy media from. It supports small bands and sticks it to the man ✊
Love this! Yeah I’m not fully anti print/anti logo. If it’s a small brand/artist and you align with their values then I’m all for it
EXACTO KNIFE also works WOnders for removing labels!
just tug on it and let the sharpe blade sheer it off (just careful not to cut shir) ahhaa
LOVE the SONG & guitar btw !!
I've never really been into branded clothing and whatnot so it's good to learn a way I can take off the logos
I also go thrifting/op shopping as it saves a lot of money and reduces fast fashion.
This is unrelated but you kinda look like bo burnham (:
Anyway thanks for another helpful video !
I completely agree. I don't wanna be a walking billboard either.
Because I have autism and tags fvcking itch! Just letting you guys know if tags bug you, here's your sign.
Love it man, I’m the same. It’s like we are the same guy. If you were British I’d probably try and somehow become your friend so I have common interests and ideals with someone 😂
I like the Blue Mountain brand t-shirts from Tractor Supply. No obvious logos and they hold up just as well as other brands. They are cheap enough that I am not bothered if one gets messed up.
The irony is that the truly best quality clothes, say a fine wool handmade suit, or handcrafted leather shoes, which may be expensive upfront , but which will last you a lifetime, don’t have logos. The King of England wears a pair of John Lobb shoes that he got in 1968. He is always wearing suits he got 30 years ago- and looks great in them- whatever you may think of him personally- …….the best things are typically handcrafted, last a lifetime, and Don’t have an exterior logo anywhere to be found
I'm a bit split on this. I think while brands do serve a purpose, absolutely you are a walking billboard and it's usually a sort of status symbol. Even beyond clothing, like Apple or Gucci or recently, the idiotic Stanley cup craze(seriously spend five minutes in a gym and you'll see countless of them). You could even extend this conversation into the car community, as debadging the logo of your car is a semi popular mod, but some people carry the sentiment of "you should be proud of the car you own" and hate debadging. The car enthusiast in me likes logos to stay a part of any car build, but the anti-capitalist in me would disagree as you are still advertising whichever given brand.
Interesting idea, I've always thought about how everyone has become walking billboards for excessive consumerism.
what is your opinion on wardrobe minimalism? Im thinking of only buying the same color shirt and same pants in just 7 pairs and wearing only them so my choice in the morning is lessened. it also helps build a unique identity with clothes in terms of color and style over brand and materialism.
I agree with wardrobe minimalism for sure. I have plans to make a video going into detail on it. I don’t go full monochrome with it though, the no logos and a lower count of items generally is my move!
@@spencers-adventures oh yea same monochrome is too boring, i like earth tones and flannels but thats it, i keep it simple
I'm right alongside you on that! In the film industry a lot of people go full black with their clothing, but if I had to go monochrome I'd for sure be full beige lol @@SilverSeleucid
I buy plain cotton t shirts and do my own stenciled designs that reflect my own tastes.
>pants rip in the crotch
>6'2" man
Ironically, I have to shill for Duluth pants here. They are the longest lasting pants I've ever owned. Tough fabric and a gusset in the crotch are the key features regardless of brand. The gusset will make you able to squat and move around in them without tearing. Unfortunately, the rise is still a bit short on them. I don't get why no one has made pants with a long rise that actually fully accommodates tall guys and their balls. Do they assume everyone is balless or wants to wear them low? I've yet to find a perfectly fitting pair of pants.
I’ll check out the Duluth! I’m all for buying high quality garments, and I know of Duluths reputation for heavy duty canvas packs. I’d be interested to see these pants and see if anywhere near me would sell them. Thanks!
The tutorial that I needed. My profile picture is embarrassing with two logos lmao. My favorite hat is on my head in the video im uploading tomorrow, but it has a logo.
Hats are the one exception to my logo rule which will have to be a video in itself lol! Looking forward to your video buddy!
At first, from the thumbnail, I thought you were a nut on this one. But seeing the video. the logo sure is at a stupid spot and I completely agree, removing it makes the shirt much cleaner
I love your channel
I do something similar.
This man lusting after the loon shirt 😂 Love this idea though. Workout shirts have the logos printed on them, not much you can do about them I assume?
Yeah I have a basic army surplus brown cotton mix that I’ve been wearing lately! That’s my only solve for the workout shirt situation
I am fine with logos to a point, but I don't go out of my way to buy them. I won't cover or trim the MEC logo, but I also won't advertise for a company by wearing something with their logo splashed all over it (Think a Michael Kors bag, a Hugo Boss t-shirt that has "Hugo Boss" in 3" letters. There are brands I like but my Barbour jacket speaks for itself, my Irish sweater says so on the inside, my Burberry coat only says "Burberry" on the inside. FYI: James Bond wore a Carhartt hat with the square logo taken off.
I agree and have changed my stance on this to a degree. I won’t typically wear a random company’s logo, but certain brands that I feel align with my values I’m okay with wearing, like perhaps Patagonia. With another commenter mentioned this but I like that a logo patch creates some visual interest and breaks up the plain colour on a tshirt that is otherwise plain. Like the Carhartt pocket shirt in this. I have been buying used T-shirt’s with maybe some print or older brand on it, and enjoying that. For me it’s been focusing on the quantity now and trying to live my values beyond just showing them with my clothing. If they plain clothes are all brand new T-shirts it’s not any more ethical from an environmental standpoint than any other printed or logo shirt, so there’s that too. Lots to consider but ultimately I’m just trying to own less in general.
Sounds like you have some high quality pieces that’ll last a long time and are rather timeless also. Love the Barbour jackets. Very interesting fact about Bond too, wasn’t aware of that!
I may have to buy one of those! What was it called again? I know what you mean. There's only some brands I like to buy and wear they're not cheap but I don't buy them often.
I'll be taking you up on the doing my own hair video you did! My wife has said she'll cut it for me and we'll buy the tools to do it 😊
Seam ripper! It should be included it most basic sewing kits. And that’s awesome you guys are going to give the haircutting a try buddy! Let me know how it goes. I linked to the tools I used in my video on hair - I know it’s not the UK Amazon but it’ll provide a good reference for a solid kit. Talk soon and thanks for watching as always 👍👍
@@spencers-adventures that's it! Oh good stuff, I'll take a look thanks 😊 yeah you're inspiring us 😜 no worries at all you keep doing your videos and I'll keep watching 😊
Never advertise things for free.
Cardhartt uses vanity sizing for sure
Interesting conceot 👍
This is an interesting take. More power to you for removing the logos. I personally wouldn't. I like showing off the brand, especially with my Carhartt jacket I've had for years and shows its age and heritage.
I understand where you’re coming from! I have an old Carhartt jacket that I love - they’re great coats!
Winda instead of window is the only way to say it
So... Riddle me this... Why wear ANYTHING with a logo when there are unbranded products available?! You're CHOOSING to wear a brand (regardless of their logo, which is a moot point entirely... If someone says "hey, nice shirt - What is it?" are you going to lie and say "unbranded" or are you going to say "Adidas, but I removed the logo"...? This is SO pretentious... STOP BUYING BRANDED PRODUCTS IF YOU DON'T LIKE WEARING BRANDS... My God.
I don’t think you’ve thought this through. What’s unbranded to you? Fruit of the loom? Hanes? You can’t escape companies when buying products unless you’re making them yourself, and that’s not super feasible. The problem with the budget brands that you are mistaking to be “unbranded” is that they are often lower budget textiles and stitched. And just because I want a shirt that can hold up to the rigours of life doesn’t mean I wish to broadcast their logo for them. Unless I feel strongly that I align with a brand I choose to not broadcast their logo.
Have you read 'Let My People Go Surfing'?
I have, and I enjoyed it!
Adeedas?
Whens the music coming?
Soon! I think a second channel for music will arise and maybe something else later in the year!
The only patch I have on my clothes is the flag of USA. 🇺🇸
why no logo I guess I and he seem to don't like being a human billboard
People do this with their Jeeps. No clue why, it's not like we can't tell...
...says the guy who did not debadge his Jeep.
I get such bad cult leader vibes from this guy. Branding is more than just about advertisement. It can be seen as smoke and mirrors, or as an evil. I don't defend huge companies, Nike and Carhartt are doing just fine. But I think the rejection and almost pious condescension about consumerism is going to cause a pendulum effect. What would probably be wiser is to work with ethical branding as a way to ensure quality and attention, rather than the pure rejection of it.
"Promosm" 😎
Holy pretentiousness, Batman!
Just buy blanks cheaper
Though not always the case I find blanks are usually a bit cheaper quality as well. However, you’re onto something there!
If something is made with quality, why not let other people know who made it?
For me it’s just because I feel like I’m a walking advertisement. Unless I’m obsessed with the company and really want to promote them, then maybe I’d change my tune, but for me there is no company I’d want to rep their logo. Sometimes people wear so many logos they look like city bus or a NASCAR lol. I think too that given that pretty much any fashion is made in not okay situations and it’s almost impossible to avoid it, I’d rather not give companies this free advertisement if I don’t fully align with their practices
For me, personally, I think certain tags look tacky. If it’s embroidered on, it tends to look better. But if someone is curious about what you’re wearing or where you got an item, they typically ask (:
Bro gets zero play
This sounds like more work than not doing this.
Didn’t seem to take more than a few seconds! (: not much work at all
Now for be-branding the automobile...
Do not worship brands! Unless they pay you.