So for those that don’t watch the housewives franchises. Kameron was actually under fire this year for her and her family’s racially insensitive comments and bullying towards the Dallas franchises first Asian cast-member Dr. Tiffany Moon. Tiffany Moon has a great sense of style and we should highlight her rather than Kameron 🙈
I don’t think she did anything racist. She didn’t want to eat chicken feet. As an adult, I am not consuming what I don’t want to. It’s bizzare people are acting like it’s racist to not eat what you don’t want to. Tiffany also secretly fed her guests insects which they didn’t consent to knowingly eating. That’s not cool. I like Tiffany and Kam wasn’t racist. Tiffany is FORCEFUL with her food.
@@Mkay999 yes I think Tiffany wanted to girls to try her food but what also bothered me was the fact that Kam was trying to educate Tiffany on her own race. That whole thing just didn’t sit right with me. I accept and understand your opinion as well 😊
Luke, I haven't watched your videos for a while, I was busy person. And coming back here I must say I am absolutely overwhelmed how much you know about fashion world now. I mean, you've always known a lot, but now you throw so many interesting facts about brands, products, designers and I love it, that's amazing evolution, you became a real expert and I'm here for you - watching ads even if I can skip
@@aBirdAndHisBoy most of the luxury brands are known for actually having their products made in China and then adding finishing touches at Italy/France for the "made in ..." label
@@blue_birdy64 yup that's why in China they use the leftover product from factories closing down to make "Cucci" and "Palenciaga." It's usually only the small brands/designers that are luxury that are ethically paying workers/ designers.
I love that your channel isn’t just “this outfit is ugly, this outfit is nice,” you really explain it from the point of view of someone very aware of the history of fashion and certain brands, it’s really interesting!
The part about rich people bragging that they buy fast fashion is spot on. I'm not sure if you've heard of molly mae in the U.K., she was on love island and turned into this mega rich influencer basically off the back of the white British girls adoring her aesthetic and appearance, she’s now been made the “creative director”(🙄🙄🙄🙄) of pretty little thing. She heavily promotes and peddles these sweatshop clothes to her many followers and PLT customers, when she can afford to buy sustainable and fair. And apart from social media and PLT events it’s quite clear she doesn’t wear that crap in her everyday life, why would she when she can afford everything she wants? It’s so pathetic and she’s boosted sales for that company very dramatically. Recently went on a podcast to brag about her apparent hardwork and wealth and basically call herself better than everyone else too, gag.
I feel as though a lot of celebrities like Molly Mae wear fast-fashion brands like PLT because their brand is having a new outfit in every photo. They’ll never be wearing the same dress or pair of shoes twice on their Instagram, so they essentially mass-buy fast fashion and throw it in the back of their wardrobes once it’s been used.
@@demi4632 yep, it’s just for RUclips hauls and Instagram. Paparazzi pics show her in Chanel, fendi, Gucci, Versace, jewellery worth more than 3 months of most of the British publics wages, you know. No it’s so jarring when I think about the reality. And let me not place all the blame on this greedy young woman, obviously it’s primarily the fault of the cult like Kamani family who hired her, set up the sweatshops and made the business what it is today. But as if though, a creative director?? of PLT??? It’s so surreal.
I am baffled by the lack of custom clothing in these über-rich closet tours. It's not always super expensive, especially if you use up and coming designers or local artisans.
Right?! Especially if she’s tall. That being said, she’s spending $500 on a scrunchy and buying her garment bags at the Dollar Tree, so it’s not like she’s the epitome of ‘thoughtful consumer’.
I think when she said “fashion sneaker” it was to denote them as sneakers that are worn as part of an outfit rather than “gym sneakers” that would be only for work outs.
Yeah. "Fashion sneakers vs functional sneakers" thats what I thought she meant too. Also bragging about real crocodile skin bag? Disappointed and disgusted.
So I agree that if you have the money, you should definitely shop for better quality/more sustainable and ethical. But ethical and sustainable fashion often being more expensive, does not mean that everything that is more expensive is either sustainable or ethical. Or better quality for that matter.
You are right on the spot there, anyone who can offord it, even middle class people should be aware of what we're bying, and be willing to put more money into fairtrade stuff, but that doesn't automaticly make channel the best option.
@Lady Sepulchrave I, too, have had eight glasses of wine. But seriously finding ethical clothes is way harder than just paying out more money. I do understand Luke's sentiment though. These people gave thr resources (time, money, connections) to do better.
@@harshdeep8835 actually your point is why I agree with the other commenter. Just because better materials are more expensive doesn’t necessarily mean that a more expensive product has better materials, sometimes they’re just upcharging for the name or just because they think it’ll be successful and they’ll make more profit
for real its a lie that designer brands are necessarily more ethical. Just because you spend more money on something doesn't necessarily mean it is made ethically of of better quality sometimes it onbly means a bigger profit margin. As an example of this : LVMH (the compagny under wich falls multiple designer houses such as Luis Vuitton ) is currently and i quote : "under judicial administration for a year after an investigation found two of its Chinese-owned subcontractors based outside Milan had exploited their workers. This followed a similar judgment in April against Giorgio Armani for “culpably failing” to oversee its suppliers, according to Reuters."
@@aBirdAndHisBoy Still not justifiable imo... It's interesting how we're collectively brain washed into this capitalistic way of thinking, honestly... I'm sure you can't even personally relate to the upper echelon, yet you're here defending them. Smh
Yes it absolutely is justifiable: Hermes labor costs are WAY higher than average luxury brands. The retail cost of the bag is 5-10X production costs, THEN 2-3X retail for RESALE markets for Birkins. Do the math. A bag that takes 20-30 hours to hand stitch is not capitalism: it's art. @@parisz
@@aBirdAndHisBoy Every heard of capitalism/consumerism? I could care less how many hours it takes to hand stitch A purse.. the price is still unjustifiable, plus the retail price is way lower obviously... Put it in a moral, realistic, human perspective. Again, I bet you will never even own one so why go in so hard defending it?
I love that you brought up the whole Zara thing. I’ve definitely noticed that in a lot of these type of videos. I feel like celebrities use that as a ‘hey look at me I’m relatable’ moment. But I couldn’t agree more with what you said! There is NOOOO reason for millionaires to be supporting fast fashion, Pay The Damn Workers A Living Wage!!! Period!!!
They lied to her if they told her the dot on the leather is unusual - real crocodile will always have those dots! In fact it's the easiest way to tell crocodile from alligator!
Your take on the Zara moment was veryyy interesting to me! I always sense a hint of smugness when rich ppl shop fast fashion and show it off like 'omg I still shop where the poor ppl shop 🤪'
@@scarletjean9531 exactly, like when she said that pink skirt from zara was "only" $40. that's a lot of money for a skirt in my opinion...$40 is my water bill lol
I think with fast fashion it’s important to emphasize not over consuming. The biggest issue with brands like Zara or h and m is that they drop new collections every week so people buy far behind their needs. So if she wants to buy a Zara skirt that’s fine as long as she doesn’t keep buying more and more and throwing things away. Because in the end the most environmentally friendly way to dress is with what you already have.
Exactly. The garment industry is plagued with issues on the high and low end, so I don't like the idea of telling people they need to spend more money on clothes to be ethical. Over consumption is the one thing the consumer can control. Anything else is just putting your faith in the company to be ethical and sustainable in its practices, unless you personally observed the production process and facilities. At the end of the day, labor issues are the heart of the matter. Everyone, except for those at the top, is being over worked and under paid, so governments need to take action where possible.
Yes, Kameron is a horrible person who, in conjunction with her husband and brother-in-law, have gone on a racist rampage attacking Dr. Tiffany Moon and her career. They suck. Bravo thankfully put out a statement. Please showcase Tiffany if you can!
It feels like in some ways she's still in the 2010s, fashion-wise. Of course if that's what she loves then great, but it does feel very much like "past decade" and not necessarily current.
Texas woman don't tend to take fashion risks or go after the newest styles. I wouldn't consider Dallas a place with much interesting street style by any means
I’m literally wearing a 44 as a woman and you cannot imagine what I go through every time I wanna get a new show because whatever style I like they produce up to 42, sometimes 43 but never 44, I feel you luke 🥴
Heyy, based on your name i'd guess you're German or Austrian, so a tip from a fellow big foot German girl: ASOS Design! They often have trendy shoes up to size 44, for reasonable prices, and even high heels. I feel like it's so so hard to find something else besides basic ass shoes or Nike sneakers, I feel you girl
9:10 I completely agree with you. If I was wealthy and smaller than a US14, I would not be spending money on fast fashion. I feel wealthy celebrities do that to appear "relatable". With that being said, the luxury leather industry is not ethical at all. They exploit immigrant workers by over working them and underpaying them, or worse, not paying them at all.
Luke casually showing off his Kiss boots is such a moment. Also, I’ve reached a time in my life where if shoes hurt me, I have no patience with them. Comfort, or gtfo.
I hear you about fast fashion, but the moment people start talking about the evils of fast fashion, I want to hear about raising American wages so that the American worker can afford ethical purchases, and I also want to hear about extreme price gouging by luxury brands. no black faux leather belt is worth $3000, period, no discussion. there's a difference between blowing money on wasteful luxury items (who are also unethical sometimes) and buying ethical pieces at more reasonable prices.
I agree with a lot of what you are saying, BUT let’s not forget that the average American buys 66 garments a year. Americans are notorious over-consumers of stuff as it is and fast fashion can not survive on the people who only buy it because they are poor and can’t afford anything else, they are not the core demographic. I live in Norway, people have a very high standard of living here, and we also over-consume Zara and H&M. This is more about changing the culture around what clothes should be worth, if you don’t do that, raising wages will change nothing.
Mayby it's because I'm European, but here it would be so incredibly tacky and socially unacceptable to show your closest and just talk about how much this stuff is. You just don't talk about money and verbally show off.
I would say on a personal level in the US, it would be in pretty bad taste to do it (although I have known people who did,) but we LOVE this stuff as entertainment. There have been multiple TV shows about celebrities showing off wealth through the years.
I live for these closet tour reactions, they're so fascinating and I'm super nosy so it's like going through your rich Aunts closet with your cousin and roasting her
"Does Texas get cold?" It can. It's not usually as extreme as up North, and that's why we had multi-week "rolling" blackouts during a statewide freeze last February; our grid was never strengthened to support extreme weather... among other reasons.
Tyvek is indeed a patented synthetic textile. It is the same material used for hazmat suits. So, not breathable. The benefit is that it is nearly untearable thus, not only is it not biodegradable, it is virtually indestructible.
At least she had some clothes. Doesn't look like she actually wears them. But so many of these things are just bags and shoes so I guess she gets points for that. I had no idea that Billie Eilish got ODL to drop fur. That's awesome. I have a lot of vintage fur which I rationalize that I've saved from the landfill. I also live in Minnesota and actually can wear fur more than once every three years....
Can I just say, Luke, I appreciate you on a visceral level. When people ask me what my coping strategy is I say "Haute Le Mode". Loved your take on the Zara moment. Please never stop!
I agree, if people can afford Chanel they shouldn’t be buying fast fashion…but they shouldn’t necessarily be buying certain luxury brands either. Chanel’s legacy is one of Nazi collaboration. Marc Jacobs and their ilk are profitting from cultural appropriation. And many luxury houses steal labor from their producers at many points along the supply chain. There is no transparency or accountability or sustainability anywhere in the fashion industry. That doesn’t mean we’re all evil for participating in it, but it’s important not to glorify luxury or assume that the price tag means we’re paying for ethics because it’s not true.
Let's be clear about the FACTS and not your feelings. Chanel had an affair with a Nazi officer. She didn't care about politics ( maybe she should, as Germany invaded France ) but she wasn't a Nazi herself. She didn't collaborate with them, she just slept with one. And Chanel has been dead for decades so its in the past. Chanel the company must still be blamed when now its owned by other people ? Marc Jacobs did ONE collection where non black models wore braids. Some people still don't think that's wrong, as braids are worn by many cultures not just black people. And I agree, many fashion companies use cheap labor, including small labels, cheap brands, not just the luxury brands which are easy targets for criticism. Most of us don't have the time or money to find out what brands live up to some "moral" standard.
@@cheong728 bruh that’s what I’m saying, there is no moral standard we can hold the fashion industry to *because* it’s an industry. I just don’t think that the pricetag makes luxury any better than fast fashion.
Not sure if this is helpful at all, but in the South we refer to “fashion sneakers” as shoes that have similar shapes/styles to sneakers but aren’t built for walking/exercising. So they can be paired more easily with outfits that aren’t sweats/athleisure they’re dubbed “fashion” sneakers. A lot of them right now have prints like cheetah and snakeskin, faux leather, etc. to go with a certain aesthetic
😂 "the box it came in?" Good video. Hard agree on the whole artistic merit of certain design houses being co-opted by the elite as a status symbol. Also them shoes!! I knew I was gonna be happy with what I saw and I was exponentially.
I absolutely agree on the fast fashion commentary. On the other hand, I think richer people can shop clothes from ”lower” brands if they keep in mind the ethical side. But same goes for high fashion too! We can’t give a pass for a 5000$ jacket if it has the same issues as fast fashion, like dubious marerial origins, underpaid labor etc.
I wonder how much worse fast fashion really is in comparison to luxury fashion. Is there proof? I get that there are some ethically reasonable brands like Vivienne Westwood. But I would be positively surprised if that were the case with the majority. Luke, I always admire your impressive knowledge and your funny but well taught throught critiques. Keep going 🤗☺️😘
Not so unpopular! I think at some point will be the norm and sane thing to do. Maybe some brand could do a critical collection with something similar to human skin and perhaps get a reaction from the fashion industry.
The reason she is saying that she shops fast fashion is to try and be more relatable to her audience. She has an idea of what her target demographic makes. It is literally "See I shop at the same stores you do."
That was such a fun watch but fur really doesn't need to get a bad wrap when it's vintage or ethically sourced..this generation has forgotten these natural fibers are far more biodegradable then say faux fur which can't be recycled and wastes so much water to produce...silk, wool, and fur need to keep being used because they r all biodegradable materials..we just need to find ways to ethically produce it
Fur and leather aren’t biodegradable and good for the environment. In order to prevent the skin of dead animals from rotting, you have to use tons of toxic chemicals. The environmental impact of leather and fur production is worse than the impact of faux leather and fur. There’s nothing natural about that process, btw gerbers/tanners have always had a significantly lowered life expectancy because of their occupation.
You made such a smart point about being Uber wealthy and fast fashion. Never thought about it like that but you are completely right. If you can afford to do better 👏🏽do better👏🏽🗣🗣
Definitely agree about the commentary on fast fashion. Angling the narrative of excessively wealthy people that shop at the same stores as "common folk" is patronizing. However, at least she buys what she likes or catches her eye, and I think she is somewhat genuine (not a Housewives viewer either). It is really annoying to see a closet that was definitely curated by a stylist.
Totally agree about the fast fashion. I love when people have unique and beautiful vintage pieces mixed with designer. There's no need for fast fashion.
Love the video. Would love to see a future video on the sustainability of fur vs synthetic (commonly made of plastics that are not biodegradable, and break down into micro plastics, etc.) Thanks.
I'm not getting over about how you (only) judge her for having a Zara skirt. Luxury brands do not necessarily produce more ethical than fast fashion, in fact most don't (as far as I am informed). Look at the luxury leather industry in Italy for example. It's quite disgusting ...
how about encouraging those filthy rich people buying ethical brands, like it's that simple 💀and also he did not said to go and buy freaking logo tees, he said to buy clothes that made ethically babe, yall really be finding every single thing to complain about
I think he's saying more: If you can afford to spend your money on ethical and sustainable brands, why shop at fast fashion places or even luxury places that are much less ethical or eco-friendly?
@@hlamdt tbf, he might have meant that, but it's tough to know because he only paused to make that point when the Zara skirt came out - when as you note, luxury brands aren't necessarily more ethical as a rule. I think the bigger issue (for all of us) is, don't "over-consume", especially if what you're consuming isn't created ethically. But I also agree with him that shopping at ethically-run companies (which is not financially possible for most people) is actually feasible when you're rich, so why not do that and showcase that? But honestly, rich people having just a few items from fast fashion stores isn't in itself a big deal. It's what they're promoting that is - rampant consumerism and materialism. In any case, it's no reason to get angry at people. We're not angry with Luke or anything, we're just having a deeper convo about a very prominent issue right now.
I wasn’t feeling you at first BUT I did appreciate that you could admit this vapid Barbie got you turnt on some of her fashion choices. Unfortunately, she made it abundantly clear on RHOD that she is ONLY pretty & pink on the outside. 🤨
Ha! I know nothing about fashion but I do know about Tyvek! Had no idea they use it for clothing but that makes perfect sense. It’s a moisture barrier but gas permeable so it can breath but won’t allow water in. Mainly used in construction, you’ll see it wrapped on houses to keep the wood dry before siding is put on
Might be Unpopular opinion here. People are shaming sweat shops, child labor etc in developing countries, but who’s actually helping lol. You don’t help by boycotting those companies really. I am from one of those countries. If people are not working in factories, they are also working in worse conditions. There are children picking up flowers and selling flowers, cigarettes, etc on the roads to cars to earn for their families. Children begging for their family, children working at fishing industry, coffee shops, working as maids, so they can send money for their younger siblings left at their villages. Their government doesn’t help, nobody helps. And people in developed counties just sitting and judging doesn’t really help anything. You can start doing something to actually help instead if you want to make a change.
A few months ago they opened a Tom Ford boutique in the department store I work at. We have Zegna, Burberry, even Chanel. I have never seen a single customer in the Tom Ford boutique. I think everyone is scared of Tom Ford.
I feel like sometimes ZARA gets way too much hate for being a fast fashion house. They are doing quite a good job on trying to be more transparent about their practices, on their website you can check their suppliers and even see where the clothes are made, I don't get that from most high fashion houses websites. Also, in my country there are factories who produce for both zara and high fashion houses, and you think the salaries are different? Not really, the salary is pretty standard for a garment factory worker either they are sewing a zara jacket or a givenchy sweater
I found you today, eight or more hours ago, and I have been watching you non-stop since. Your expertise is impressive. You are fun and funny. You are delightfully genuine. I just subscribed to your terrific channel. So much fun. Thank you, Luke. I know where I will be coming, from now on, when I need a pick-me-up and for my fashion fix. 👒👛👜👓💍💄👠👡👢👞👗👚👙
The look on your face when she said fashion sneakers was priceless! One thing I will never understand. If someone has the money to spend on such expensive purses, get something interesting! Not just a square with straps.
Are really expensive clothes really also ethical? Like I don't buy fast fashion, I try to buy ethical clothes where possible and rarely buy new clothes but are high fashion places actually ethically sourcing their cotton etc?
There are plenty of documentaries on youtube which show how some people prepare leather for luxury brands. The chemicals would burn their lungs. No protection cloths. Workers from albania etc in italy. Work for slave wage and risk their health for gucci, prada, hermes shit
I'm wondering the same thing, I've never heard of luxury brands having fair wages/no sweatshops across the board and being eco-friendly as a rule (whereas, regarding the latter, some fast fashion companies (at least claim) they are doing with some of their items/lines). Not to defend fast fashion, of course, they obviously still do tons of damage to the environment. But maybe I'm wrong? Idk, I think the bigger concern is not being wasteful.
Bad take bestie. Designer brands are not necessarily anymore ethical than fast fashion brands. Look into their manufacturing how little they pay their workers in India who do backbreaking embroidery and zari for days.
He wasn't saying to only buy designer, he was saying to be more aware of the ethics of what you buy and how those things are made. Fast fashion is not ethical and neither are designer brands. If you can afford to do so, why shop at places that aren't ethical or eco-friendly?
@@vidincrisis Fast fashion and designer aren't the only options. If you can afford to, buy vintage or thrift or get something made for you if need be. There are tons of brands out there
I’m not sure if anyone has asked but does Hermes kill crocodiles solely for their skin to make their bags? Because personally I think we should boycott anything made from crocodile skin the same way it’s not socially acceptable to buy things made out of fur at least brand new, instead of second hand. I don’t think I could buy something made out of an animal, knowing it had to die for me to just strut around with a “cool” bag or worse just keep it on a shelf in my closet collecting dust. But thanks Luke for your commentary, I really enjoyed it!!
So for those that don’t watch the housewives franchises. Kameron was actually under fire this year for her and her family’s racially insensitive comments and bullying towards the Dallas franchises first Asian cast-member Dr. Tiffany Moon. Tiffany Moon has a great sense of style and we should highlight her rather than Kameron 🙈
I saw that woman for the first time and im not surprised.
Tiffany also has a closet feature!
She wasn't racially insensitive. She was flat out racist
I don’t think she did anything racist. She didn’t want to eat chicken feet. As an adult, I am not consuming what I don’t want to. It’s bizzare people are acting like it’s racist to not eat what you don’t want to. Tiffany also secretly fed her guests insects which they didn’t consent to knowingly eating. That’s not cool. I like Tiffany and Kam wasn’t racist. Tiffany is FORCEFUL with her food.
@@Mkay999 yes I think Tiffany wanted to girls to try her food but what also bothered me was the fact that Kam was trying to educate Tiffany on her own race. That whole thing just didn’t sit right with me. I accept and understand your opinion as well 😊
Luke, I haven't watched your videos for a while, I was busy person. And coming back here I must say I am absolutely overwhelmed how much you know about fashion world now. I mean, you've always known a lot, but now you throw so many interesting facts about brands, products, designers and I love it, that's amazing evolution, you became a real expert and I'm here for you - watching ads even if I can skip
Luke is a real professor 🤓 in fashion.
I really think he only knows surface or first appearance details.. stereotypical at most.
I was going to say the exact same thing. I am really impressed. You were always great, but somehow you keep getting even better.
Just because a high fashion clothing item is expensive doesn't automatically mean it's ethically made 😬
99% of the time luxury factory workers are paid fairly due to the higher production costs in Italy/France.
I read that NYT article too.
I'm talking about LEGIT Italian factories which have to pay decent wages.
@Daniel P.
@@aBirdAndHisBoy most of the luxury brands are known for actually having their products made in China and then adding finishing touches at Italy/France for the "made in ..." label
@@blue_birdy64 yup that's why in China they use the leftover product from factories closing down to make "Cucci" and "Palenciaga." It's usually only the small brands/designers that are luxury that are ethically paying workers/ designers.
Any specific examples of such luxury?
@@Lill2895
I love that your channel isn’t just “this outfit is ugly, this outfit is nice,” you really explain it from the point of view of someone very aware of the history of fashion and certain brands, it’s really interesting!
The part about rich people bragging that they buy fast fashion is spot on. I'm not sure if you've heard of molly mae in the U.K., she was on love island and turned into this mega rich influencer basically off the back of the white British girls adoring her aesthetic and appearance, she’s now been made the “creative director”(🙄🙄🙄🙄) of pretty little thing. She heavily promotes and peddles these sweatshop clothes to her many followers and PLT customers, when she can afford to buy sustainable and fair. And apart from social media and PLT events it’s quite clear she doesn’t wear that crap in her everyday life, why would she when she can afford everything she wants? It’s so pathetic and she’s boosted sales for that company very dramatically. Recently went on a podcast to brag about her apparent hardwork and wealth and basically call herself better than everyone else too, gag.
Scathing!!
it's kinda like im not like the other girls energy, looks I buy fast fashion clothes, how relatable I am
I feel as though a lot of celebrities like Molly Mae wear fast-fashion brands like PLT because their brand is having a new outfit in every photo. They’ll never be wearing the same dress or pair of shoes twice on their Instagram, so they essentially mass-buy fast fashion and throw it in the back of their wardrobes once it’s been used.
Also the fake tan is borderline offensive!!!
@@demi4632 yep, it’s just for RUclips hauls and Instagram. Paparazzi pics show her in Chanel, fendi, Gucci, Versace, jewellery worth more than 3 months of most of the British publics wages, you know. No it’s so jarring when I think about the reality. And let me not place all the blame on this greedy young woman, obviously it’s primarily the fault of the cult like Kamani family who hired her, set up the sweatshops and made the business what it is today. But as if though, a creative director?? of PLT??? It’s so surreal.
I am baffled by the lack of custom clothing in these über-rich closet tours. It's not always super expensive, especially if you use up and coming designers or local artisans.
Well, there's money, and then there's class. Many of these people only have money.
Right?! Especially if she’s tall. That being said, she’s spending $500 on a scrunchy and buying her garment bags at the Dollar Tree, so it’s not like she’s the epitome of ‘thoughtful consumer’.
They're more concerned with impressing their "friends" and neighbors
I think when she said “fashion sneaker” it was to denote them as sneakers that are worn as part of an outfit rather than “gym sneakers” that would be only for work outs.
Yup I agree. But wasn't it fun to watch him complain? Lol
Yeah. "Fashion sneakers vs functional sneakers" thats what I thought she meant too.
Also bragging about real crocodile skin bag? Disappointed and disgusted.
So I agree that if you have the money, you should definitely shop for better quality/more sustainable and ethical. But ethical and sustainable fashion often being more expensive, does not mean that everything that is more expensive is either sustainable or ethical. Or better quality for that matter.
You are right on the spot there, anyone who can offord it, even middle class people should be aware of what we're bying, and be willing to put more money into fairtrade stuff, but that doesn't automaticly make channel the best option.
@Lady Sepulchrave I, too, have had eight glasses of wine.
But seriously finding ethical clothes is way harder than just paying out more money. I do understand Luke's sentiment though. These people gave thr resources (time, money, connections) to do better.
@@harshdeep8835 actually your point is why I agree with the other commenter. Just because better materials are more expensive doesn’t necessarily mean that a more expensive product has better materials, sometimes they’re just upcharging for the name or just because they think it’ll be successful and they’ll make more profit
@@harshdeep8835 sometimes you read the label and it’s 3x more expensive for the same or worse materials
for real its a lie that designer brands are necessarily more ethical. Just because you spend more money on something doesn't necessarily mean it is made ethically of of better quality sometimes it onbly means a bigger profit margin. As an example of this : LVMH (the compagny under wich falls multiple designer houses such as Luis Vuitton ) is currently and i quote : "under judicial administration for a year after an investigation found two of its Chinese-owned subcontractors based outside Milan had exploited their workers. This followed a similar judgment in April against Giorgio Armani for “culpably failing” to oversee its suppliers, according to Reuters."
I will never be able to wrap my mind around a purse that cost more than a house in my hometown.
It's gross honestly.
No it's not: it's art.
Each Birkin takes 25-30 HOURS to double HAND STITCH in France.
And yes the artisans are paid WELL.
@@pcbassoon3892
@@aBirdAndHisBoy Still not justifiable imo... It's interesting how we're collectively brain washed into this capitalistic way of thinking, honestly... I'm sure you can't even personally relate to the upper echelon, yet you're here defending them. Smh
Yes it absolutely is justifiable:
Hermes labor costs are WAY higher than average luxury brands.
The retail cost of the bag is 5-10X production costs, THEN 2-3X retail for RESALE markets for Birkins. Do the math.
A bag that takes 20-30 hours to hand stitch is not capitalism: it's art.
@@parisz
@@aBirdAndHisBoy Every heard of capitalism/consumerism? I could care less how many hours it takes to hand stitch A purse.. the price is still unjustifiable, plus the retail price is way lower obviously... Put it in a moral, realistic, human perspective. Again, I bet you will never even own one so why go in so hard defending it?
You’re explaining her closet better than she is 😂
Her: Who could say no to a pink heel!
Luke: The history behind Moschino…
I love that you brought up the whole Zara thing. I’ve definitely noticed that in a lot of these type of videos. I feel like celebrities use that as a ‘hey look at me I’m relatable’ moment.
But I couldn’t agree more with what you said! There is NOOOO reason for millionaires to be supporting fast fashion, Pay The Damn Workers A Living Wage!!! Period!!!
They lied to her if they told her the dot on the leather is unusual - real crocodile will always have those dots! In fact it's the easiest way to tell crocodile from alligator!
Your take on the Zara moment was veryyy interesting to me! I always sense a hint of smugness when rich ppl shop fast fashion and show it off like 'omg I still shop where the poor ppl shop 🤪'
An the sad fact for most middle class people Zara isn’t even affordable.
@@scarletjean9531 exactly, like when she said that pink skirt from zara was "only" $40. that's a lot of money for a skirt in my opinion...$40 is my water bill lol
I think with fast fashion it’s important to emphasize not over consuming. The biggest issue with brands like Zara or h and m is that they drop new collections every week so people buy far behind their needs. So if she wants to buy a Zara skirt that’s fine as long as she doesn’t keep buying more and more and throwing things away. Because in the end the most environmentally friendly way to dress is with what you already have.
Exactly. The garment industry is plagued with issues on the high and low end, so I don't like the idea of telling people they need to spend more money on clothes to be ethical. Over consumption is the one thing the consumer can control. Anything else is just putting your faith in the company to be ethical and sustainable in its practices, unless you personally observed the production process and facilities. At the end of the day, labor issues are the heart of the matter. Everyone, except for those at the top, is being over worked and under paid, so governments need to take action where possible.
Fast fashion is only a concept for the rich, for the rest of us is affordable clothing - and we generally keep it for as long as it is good quality.
Yes, Kameron is a horrible person who, in conjunction with her husband and brother-in-law, have gone on a racist rampage attacking Dr. Tiffany Moon and her career. They suck. Bravo thankfully put out a statement. Please showcase Tiffany if you can!
It feels like in some ways she's still in the 2010s, fashion-wise. Of course if that's what she loves then great, but it does feel very much like "past decade" and not necessarily current.
Texas woman don't tend to take fashion risks or go after the newest styles. I wouldn't consider Dallas a place with much interesting street style by any means
current fashion is literally a mix of the past decades though.
@@liv4050 yeah but which fashion forward brand sells espadrilles nowadays? Her style is dated.
@@liv4050 yes but it's usually a more updated and different fit/cut. That's why it's so easy to tell the eras apart.
@@WonderingTree true LMAO at least she sticks to what she likes and doesn't mindlessly follow trends tho!
I’m literally wearing a 44 as a woman and you cannot imagine what I go through every time I wanna get a new show because whatever style I like they produce up to 42, sometimes 43 but never 44, I feel you luke 🥴
Heyy, based on your name i'd guess you're German or Austrian, so a tip from a fellow big foot German girl: ASOS Design! They often have trendy shoes up to size 44, for reasonable prices, and even high heels.
I feel like it's so so hard to find something else besides basic ass shoes or Nike sneakers, I feel you girl
@@ioncareee yeah haha I’m from Germany! Thank you for the recommendation, that sounds very good :)
Not gonna say it didn't hurt to see her casually hold up a purse that cost triple my yearly income.
"My husband surprised me with this bag on MY 10-year anniversary." Not "our"????
9:10 I completely agree with you. If I was wealthy and smaller than a US14, I would not be spending money on fast fashion. I feel wealthy celebrities do that to appear "relatable". With that being said, the luxury leather industry is not ethical at all. They exploit immigrant workers by over working them and underpaying them, or worse, not paying them at all.
Luke casually showing off his Kiss boots is such a moment.
Also, I’ve reached a time in my life where if shoes hurt me, I have no patience with them. Comfort, or gtfo.
I’m still in college but I’ve also come to that conclusion. World is too fast paced and busy for me to be wearing uncomfortable stilettos
My back already hurts and my bones crack like I'm 100 years old I ain't wearing no uncomfortable shoes
Who made his boots though??
@@Lahurtful310 Rick Owens.
Don’t high fashion brands also make their clothes in sweatshops..?
They do unfortunately
I hear you about fast fashion, but the moment people start talking about the evils of fast fashion, I want to hear about raising American wages so that the American worker can afford ethical purchases, and I also want to hear about extreme price gouging by luxury brands. no black faux leather belt is worth $3000, period, no discussion. there's a difference between blowing money on wasteful luxury items (who are also unethical sometimes) and buying ethical pieces at more reasonable prices.
I agree with a lot of what you are saying, BUT let’s not forget that the average American buys 66 garments a year. Americans are notorious over-consumers of stuff as it is and fast fashion can not survive on the people who only buy it because they are poor and can’t afford anything else, they are not the core demographic. I live in Norway, people have a very high standard of living here, and we also over-consume Zara and H&M. This is more about changing the culture around what clothes should be worth, if you don’t do that, raising wages will change nothing.
Can we get a dedicated video of Virgil Abloh? His legacy and his story. How he changed men’s fashion. Please and thank you? Love your videos
working on one that's not really about men's fashion but more a specific collection of his!
@@hautelemode can’t wait!!!!
Imagine being rich and be able to spend your money on literally anything lol
i do every day😂
I like seeing you in red bestie, plus your hair looks amazing!
Mayby it's because I'm European, but here it would be so incredibly tacky and socially unacceptable to show your closest and just talk about how much this stuff is. You just don't talk about money and verbally show off.
I would say on a personal level in the US, it would be in pretty bad taste to do it (although I have known people who did,) but we LOVE this stuff as entertainment. There have been multiple TV shows about celebrities showing off wealth through the years.
But you're watching 👀
Very cultural! Think it’s good people discuss money in appropriate moments to help people learn.
@@elizabethbowman2096 Especially where Im from in Russia 😂 Eastern Euro rich people bragging is another level of annoying
I think a reason these are popular is because most people can’t afford this stuff so we like to see what rich people have
I live for these closet tour reactions, they're so fascinating and I'm super nosy so it's like going through your rich Aunts closet with your cousin and roasting her
I am so blown away by how knowledgeable you are on fashion history and trends. You know what you're talking about. I'm a huge fan.
"Does Texas get cold?" It can. It's not usually as extreme as up North, and that's why we had multi-week "rolling" blackouts during a statewide freeze last February; our grid was never strengthened to support extreme weather... among other reasons.
Tyvek is indeed a patented synthetic textile. It is the same material used for hazmat suits. So, not breathable. The benefit is that it is nearly untearable thus, not only is it not biodegradable, it is virtually indestructible.
At least she had some clothes. Doesn't look like she actually wears them. But so many of these things are just bags and shoes so I guess she gets points for that. I had no idea that Billie Eilish got ODL to drop fur. That's awesome. I have a lot of vintage fur which I rationalize that I've saved from the landfill. I also live in Minnesota and actually can wear fur more than once every three years....
Luke has been working on his French. C'est ravissant Luke!
je cherche sur google maintenant, mais merci!!!
C'est vraiment bien Luke et je t'encourage de continuer car ta prononciation est excellente!🤗❤😘
The Rick Owens platform boots made my day. Thank you.
Can I just say, Luke, I appreciate you on a visceral level. When people ask me what my coping strategy is I say "Haute Le Mode". Loved your take on the Zara moment. Please never stop!
I agree, if people can afford Chanel they shouldn’t be buying fast fashion…but they shouldn’t necessarily be buying certain luxury brands either. Chanel’s legacy is one of Nazi collaboration. Marc Jacobs and their ilk are profitting from cultural appropriation. And many luxury houses steal labor from their producers at many points along the supply chain. There is no transparency or accountability or sustainability anywhere in the fashion industry. That doesn’t mean we’re all evil for participating in it, but it’s important not to glorify luxury or assume that the price tag means we’re paying for ethics because it’s not true.
Thank you!!!
Let's be clear about the FACTS and not your feelings. Chanel had an affair with a Nazi officer. She didn't care about politics ( maybe she should, as Germany invaded France ) but she wasn't a Nazi herself. She didn't collaborate with them, she just slept with one. And Chanel has been dead for decades so its in the past. Chanel the company must still be blamed when now its owned by other people ? Marc Jacobs did ONE collection where non black models wore braids. Some people still don't think that's wrong, as braids are worn by many cultures not just black people. And I agree, many fashion companies use cheap labor, including small labels, cheap brands, not just the luxury brands which are easy targets for criticism. Most of us don't have the time or money to find out what brands live up to some "moral" standard.
lest we forget dolce & gabbana and their past of racism & homophobia, amongst other things
@@cheong728 bruh that’s what I’m saying, there is no moral standard we can hold the fashion industry to *because* it’s an industry. I just don’t think that the pricetag makes luxury any better than fast fashion.
Hire a seamstress.
The tea, the shade, the pink lemonade! Thanks for another fabulous reaction video Luke 😁
Not sure if this is helpful at all, but in the South we refer to “fashion sneakers” as shoes that have similar shapes/styles to sneakers but aren’t built for walking/exercising. So they can be paired more easily with outfits that aren’t sweats/athleisure they’re dubbed “fashion” sneakers. A lot of them right now have prints like cheetah and snakeskin, faux leather, etc. to go with a certain aesthetic
😂 "the box it came in?" Good video. Hard agree on the whole artistic merit of certain design houses being co-opted by the elite as a status symbol. Also them shoes!! I knew I was gonna be happy with what I saw and I was exponentially.
I absolutely agree on the fast fashion commentary. On the other hand, I think richer people can shop clothes from ”lower” brands if they keep in mind the ethical side. But same goes for high fashion too! We can’t give a pass for a 5000$ jacket if it has the same issues as fast fashion, like dubious marerial origins, underpaid labor etc.
I wonder how much worse fast fashion really is in comparison to luxury fashion. Is there proof? I get that there are some ethically reasonable brands like Vivienne Westwood. But I would be positively surprised if that were the case with the majority.
Luke, I always admire your impressive knowledge and your funny but well taught throught critiques. Keep going 🤗☺️😘
I’m french and just wanna tell you that your prononciation of “bistro” is perfect ahah
Unpopular opinion: it is barbaric to walk around with a bag made out of crocodile skin in 2021. Yikes.
Not so unpopular! I think at some point will be the norm and sane thing to do. Maybe some brand could do a critical collection with something similar to human skin and perhaps get a reaction from the fashion industry.
@@YasminCarli I think something like that has been done! Can't remember where I've seen it
Who cares? It’s a handbag. If we start making a fuss about a croco bag, where do we stop?
@@erique_k ummm I care? I guess?
@@nadav_ you shouldn’t, it does not affect you in the slightest.
putting the price to "meh" items is the definition of TACKY
The reason she is saying that she shops fast fashion is to try and be more relatable to her audience. She has an idea of what her target demographic makes. It is literally "See I shop at the same stores you do."
That was such a fun watch but fur really doesn't need to get a bad wrap when it's vintage or ethically sourced..this generation has forgotten these natural fibers are far more biodegradable then say faux fur which can't be recycled and wastes so much water to produce...silk, wool, and fur need to keep being used because they r all biodegradable materials..we just need to find ways to ethically produce it
Fur and leather aren’t biodegradable and good for the environment. In order to prevent the skin of dead animals from rotting, you have to use tons of toxic chemicals. The environmental impact of leather and fur production is worse than the impact of faux leather and fur.
There’s nothing natural about that process, btw gerbers/tanners have always had a significantly lowered life expectancy because of their occupation.
I love how Luke just mutes her off and zeroes right in on the pieces!
It's interesting how the Birkin is The bag. But if they buy it for the Hermes, why not the Kelly one? Or any other model from them.
Love the splash of red ❤️
thank you!!! maximilian made me do it!!
"I keep it in a special box"
The one it came in? 🤷🏻♂️
I absolutely can not stand the fact that they make new bags out of crocodile leather and brag about it. Awful.
I'm so glad someone else commented about this because I was thinking the same thing!
You made such a smart point about being Uber wealthy and fast fashion. Never thought about it like that but you are completely right. If you can afford to do better 👏🏽do better👏🏽🗣🗣
Definitely agree about the commentary on fast fashion. Angling the narrative of excessively wealthy people that shop at the same stores as "common folk" is patronizing. However, at least she buys what she likes or catches her eye, and I think she is somewhat genuine (not a Housewives viewer either). It is really annoying to see a closet that was definitely curated by a stylist.
The only Hermès bags I think that are pretty are the Constance bags. The other bags give me rich old hag vibes
Totally agree about the fast fashion. I love when people have unique and beautiful vintage pieces mixed with designer. There's no need for fast fashion.
I am a size 43 crying in the corner, sometimes I find 42 shoes that run big and I'm happy but 43???
The struggle is real.
One day I'd love to see a Real Housewives closet tour full of Ottolinger and Eckhaus Latta lmao. "I got this on page 37 of the Ssense sale"
“i keep it in a special box”
luke - “the box it came in..?”
Luke please do a fashion book tour or recommend your go-to fashion books!
Love the video. Would love to see a future video on the sustainability of fur vs synthetic (commonly made of plastics that are not biodegradable, and break down into micro plastics, etc.) Thanks.
Man if I was rich I would never put my feet on a fast fashion store.Everything would be made by a tailor or made in Europe:)...
It's sort of disgusting to me to see someone hold up a purse that costs twice what I make in a year.
“That’s the way the cookie crumbles beauty is pain “ Loves this! So iconic. Just stumbled on you channel liking it so much.
Incorrect:
Crocodile Birkins retail for $60-70K,
but they resell for $90-100K, not $500K
I'm not getting over about how you (only) judge her for having a Zara skirt. Luxury brands do not necessarily produce more ethical than fast fashion, in fact most don't (as far as I am informed). Look at the luxury leather industry in Italy for example. It's quite disgusting ...
how about encouraging those filthy rich people buying ethical brands, like it's that simple 💀and also he did not said to go and buy freaking logo tees, he said to buy clothes that made ethically babe, yall really be finding every single thing to complain about
I think he's saying more: If you can afford to spend your money on ethical and sustainable brands, why shop at fast fashion places or even luxury places that are much less ethical or eco-friendly?
Hi. I’m really interested in learning about the luxury leather industry Italy. Do you have any articles you could recommend?
@@ThankYou955 DW documentary (name of the RUclips channel) made a documentary called "luxury: behind the mirror of high-end fashion".
@@hlamdt tbf, he might have meant that, but it's tough to know because he only paused to make that point when the Zara skirt came out - when as you note, luxury brands aren't necessarily more ethical as a rule. I think the bigger issue (for all of us) is, don't "over-consume", especially if what you're consuming isn't created ethically. But I also agree with him that shopping at ethically-run companies (which is not financially possible for most people) is actually feasible when you're rich, so why not do that and showcase that? But honestly, rich people having just a few items from fast fashion stores isn't in itself a big deal. It's what they're promoting that is - rampant consumerism and materialism.
In any case, it's no reason to get angry at people. We're not angry with Luke or anything, we're just having a deeper convo about a very prominent issue right now.
5 mins in & subscribed. I love someone who speaks & KNOWS REAL fashion. RAF at Dior was my personal favorite time of Dior.
I wasn’t feeling you at first BUT I did appreciate that you could admit this vapid Barbie got you turnt on some of her fashion choices. Unfortunately, she made it abundantly clear on RHOD that she is ONLY pretty & pink on the outside. 🤨
Fair and ethical, thank you for bringing these up
Obviously, even if it is a high-end brand doesn't mean that their works are treated ethically.
Ha! I know nothing about fashion but I do know about Tyvek! Had no idea they use it for clothing but that makes perfect sense. It’s a moisture barrier but gas permeable so it can breath but won’t allow water in. Mainly used in construction, you’ll see it wrapped on houses to keep the wood dry before siding is put on
Might be Unpopular opinion here. People are shaming sweat shops, child labor etc in developing countries, but who’s actually helping lol. You don’t help by boycotting those companies really. I am from one of those countries. If people are not working in factories, they are also working in worse conditions. There are children picking up flowers and selling flowers, cigarettes, etc on the roads to cars to earn for their families. Children begging for their family, children working at fishing industry, coffee shops, working as maids, so they can send money for their younger siblings left at their villages.
Their government doesn’t help, nobody helps. And people in developed counties just sitting and judging doesn’t really help anything. You can start doing something to actually help instead if you want to make a change.
WHEN YOU KICKED UP THE KISS BOOTS I LOST IT OMG CONGRATS
so here for luke's casual heel moment
luke: its hader to find a 43.
*casually flashes his rick owens boot
would you consider a video on up and coming/indie designers? I'd be so curious to know who youre watching for
I love to hear your commentary. Your point of view is very fresh and interesting, but very intelligent and educated.
A few months ago they opened a Tom Ford boutique in the department store I work at. We have Zegna, Burberry, even Chanel. I have never seen a single customer in the Tom Ford boutique. I think everyone is scared of Tom Ford.
That's interesting about the Tyvek bags. Tyvek ihousewrap s used in house construction as a barrier between the siding & the plywood.
what we needed✨
I feel like sometimes ZARA gets way too much hate for being a fast fashion house. They are doing quite a good job on trying to be more transparent about their practices, on their website you can check their suppliers and even see where the clothes are made, I don't get that from most high fashion houses websites. Also, in my country there are factories who produce for both zara and high fashion houses, and you think the salaries are different? Not really, the salary is pretty standard for a garment factory worker either they are sewing a zara jacket or a givenchy sweater
I found you today, eight or more hours ago, and I have been watching you non-stop since. Your expertise is impressive. You are fun and funny. You are delightfully genuine. I just subscribed to your terrific channel. So much fun. Thank you, Luke. I know where I will be coming, from now on, when I need a pick-me-up and for my fashion fix. 👒👛👜👓💍💄👠👡👢👞👗👚👙
The look on your face when she said fashion sneakers was priceless! One thing I will never understand. If someone has the money to spend on such expensive purses, get something interesting! Not just a square with straps.
They’re only shoving zara clothes into the mix to seem relatable and we should absolutely be judging that.
I understand you, Luke. I broke in a pair of loafers, and my feet were covered in blisters. I can walk them easily now!
Luke’s “but I also spend $30 on a skirt” bit almost made me astral project
um i love the pink i think it’s iconic. it’s a vibe !!!💓✨
You were so RIGHT about ethical fashion!!
I think she means sneakers she wears with outfits vs sneakers for actually working out in...
luke getting bad vibes from the start. reading b*tches in 0.2 seconds
Luke, please make a video on great books about fashion you own!
Are really expensive clothes really also ethical? Like I don't buy fast fashion, I try to buy ethical clothes where possible and rarely buy new clothes but are high fashion places actually ethically sourcing their cotton etc?
There are plenty of documentaries on youtube which show how some people prepare leather for luxury brands. The chemicals would burn their lungs. No protection cloths. Workers from albania etc in italy. Work for slave wage and risk their health for gucci, prada, hermes shit
I'm wondering the same thing, I've never heard of luxury brands having fair wages/no sweatshops across the board and being eco-friendly as a rule (whereas, regarding the latter, some fast fashion companies (at least claim) they are doing with some of their items/lines). Not to defend fast fashion, of course, they obviously still do tons of damage to the environment. But maybe I'm wrong? Idk, I think the bigger concern is not being wasteful.
and I thought the pink doc martens I impulsively bought because of a printemps display window were campy lol
I love quality but I refuse to wear anything that has a logo on it. It’s tacky af
I have watched all the franchises and this IS NOT AN ACT😂😂 this is her personality lmaooo
I actually love the humour of the shoe bag!
It gets mildly cold in Texas. Lowest it’s been was in the single digits during a bad storm in 2021. Usually in Dallas lowest we get is in the 20s
Her: We killed a very rare crocodile 🐊 for this bag, soooo special.
Bad take bestie. Designer brands are not necessarily anymore ethical than fast fashion brands. Look into their manufacturing how little they pay their workers in India who do backbreaking embroidery and zari for days.
He wasn't saying to only buy designer, he was saying to be more aware of the ethics of what you buy and how those things are made. Fast fashion is not ethical and neither are designer brands. If you can afford to do so, why shop at places that aren't ethical or eco-friendly?
@@stormwright8300 whats the difference if neither is ethical or eco friendly
@@vidincrisis Fast fashion and designer aren't the only options. If you can afford to, buy vintage or thrift or get something made for you if need be. There are tons of brands out there
Go off, sis! Loved the fast fashion rant.
I’m not sure if anyone has asked but does Hermes kill crocodiles solely for their skin to make their bags? Because personally I think we should boycott anything made from crocodile skin the same way it’s not socially acceptable to buy things made out of fur at least brand new, instead of second hand. I don’t think I could buy something made out of an animal, knowing it had to die for me to just strut around with a “cool” bag or worse just keep it on a shelf in my closet collecting dust. But thanks Luke for your commentary, I really enjoyed it!!