I’ve been to japan plenty of times, I can say with my whole heart that you guys are paying way too much on the mark up..save that money on the clothes and invest in a passport and TRAVEL to those second hand shops in different countries! That 1K pair of derby’s or heels can be a round trip with a suit case full of rare finds 🙃
meatedream I definitely get your point but you can be into expensive things without being rich. People like cars but can’t afford bentleys. People love art and respect the work of artists like Da Vinci but can’t buy expensive art work. There are people that are foodies but can’t afford to eat at Michelin starred restaurants but they watch all the cooking shows and can tell you everything about luxury food etc
meatedream There are countless sports, hobbies etc that are expensive, doesn’t mean you’re rich. Having knowledge and interest into a hobby that’s expensive doesn’t mean you have an abundance of wealth or everyone who’s into cycling or Formula 1 would be a mega rich multi millionaire, doesn’t mean I can afford an F1 car. Having an interest, knowledge in something doesn’t mean you have an abundance of wealth. If you have expensive style or equipment sure, but being into something doesn’t make you rich.
I think it's pretty cool to showcase to your audience that you don't need crazy expensive designer clothes to be a part of the fashion community, because looking at the whole scene you can sometimes get that impression.
I love learning about fashion, but I don’t feel compelled to buy many high ended pieces. You mentioned how you really want to create a wardrobe that’s cohesive and that resonates with me. I’m only two years out of college (I barely shopped then) so it’s a SLOW process rn. I think focusing on long lasting staples like high quality shoes and outerwear has been a good place to start.
It’s very important if one does not have a lot of money like me, that you buy pieces that last the test of time and that you can get many wears out of.
buying less is the best thing to do if you want to buy designer, like you said buy clothes once or twice a year and buy things that you really are going to use.
"I wear my clothes for myself" I know nothing about fashion, but I think that's the point, you make your own style, being yourself and expressing who you are with your clothes, for you to like you, not to get anyone attention or likes.
I think it's a really great perspective to be able to love and dedicate one's self to something, but also acknowledge that it is frivolous or inconsequential at the same time. I have the same sentiment as someone working in the sports industry. While I do like dressing up and expressing myself via my clothes, I don't feel doing so merits or requires excessive spending. Personally, if someone sees the need to spend more money on fashion than essentials (ex. food, rent), then perhaps they have to reevaluate both their priorities and their perspective on fashion. Dress within your means and dress for yourself. Expression need not be an excessive expense.
I recommend pima cotton t-shirt, it's really easy to find a basic t with pima cotton. I'm from Brazil and there's a brand called Reserva (Reservation) here that sells Incredible pima cotton t-shirts (pay attention to the measurements), there's a little embroidery of the brands signature bird on the back of the left shoulder, besides that it's clean. They sell for 25 dollars each on farfetch and I've never put on a better t then theirs
Erika W there’s been a terrible problem for me recently, I’m trying to eliminate all fast fashion from my wardrobe (even socks and basics). But it’s such a problem to find basics that ARE ethically produced and don’t cost a fortune. Btw, if anyone has any recommendations, go on ❤️
@@SlavicSnowWhite there's a Brazilian brand called Saint Studio, I think they have a reseller in Canada, but I assume there's plenty others options in other countries
Such a refreshing view on fashion against the flooding of instagram with hyper consumerism, especially with younger influences who make ££££ and have created this new norm of spending so much basically to get a good fit pic for their Instagram - struggled with this a lot recently and questioning my own intentions when I’m looking for clothes to buy. Nice to see others talking about this :)
The over-consumerism is getting out of hand for sure. People literally don’t even buy clothes they personally like anymore: it’s all about getting what’s hyped for Instagram outfit pictures.
The Fashion Archive Completely, it’s kind of sad to see the way fashion is changing especially now in the context of climate change etc, we have so much power behind who we choose to buy from and how much textile waste we create and buying fashion just for insta feels so backwards
I haven't even finished watching this video, but I am so happy someone gets me, I love fashion and talk about it a lot but with everyone showing their love for fashion by only wearing and doing hauls and me fully knowing I cannot spend all my savings on clothes just for content. thank you for highlighting this❤️❤️
So glad you mentioned this. I’m much older I suspect than your young, chic audience. I remember literally starving to spend all my money on clothes. I did look good by the beauty standard because I was so underweight from no money. I had no sense about elegant basics in high quality. Not wearing logos - not elegant. Investing in one piece that you’ll have for years vs one season.
These fashion houses and influencers have normalized buying 6000€ bags and 700€ t-shirts. I think we, as a society, should take the time to pause and think if chasing this false sense of exclusivity by going through debt is at all acceptable. Owning beautiful things definitely has its own value and provides a sense of joy but an overwhelming percentage of luxury consumers really just buy to create a toxic environment of status for themselves and envy for the people around them. I suppose it is human nature to do this and that’s why a lot of people go through debt - I think it’s just a lesson people really just have to learn for themselves.
So glad you made this! Younger kids are so impressionable and I think the perception of having to have all things designer and spend thousands of dollars is so toxic. Honestly, I buy about 95% of everything second-hand so that I don't have to break the bank. Great video!
I've hauled about $800 on clothes this year to build a foundational wardrobe as I'm now in University, most expensive piece being a pair of Red Wing postman derbies and a used Alpha Industries bomber. Most of my stuff was from Grailed/Japanese auctions if not wholesale printing shop blanks. But I'm 18 and still have over 70% of my total income so in the long run I think my spending is perfectly fine. I have the equivalent of £2500 in fund investments too. Honestly I'd recommend to everyone to buy a few less pieces a year and use that money for a gym membership so that you can look better with the clothes you already have.
Very informative info man. Social Media has played a huge part in the way kids dress these days. I'm 28 now and i can say that when i was between the ages of 14-18 the only thing that influenced my clothing/fashion was the friends and people around me, now its plastered all over Instagram. I knew about high fashion brands such as Louis Vuitton and Gucci but no youngsters were into that stuff where i was from nor could we afford it. I wore skinny jeans baggy tee and hoodie with a New Era flat cap because that's how my friends dressed and is was the "Cool" thing to do at the time. I didn't start getting into high fashion until i was older, had a good job and knew my own personal style better. There needs to be more educational videos like these to teach the youngsters a thing or too.
Mad respect for you to point this out. Mindless consumer behavior is so prevalent in the arts, and flexing how much designer you apparently have doesn’t mean you have a connection with any of the garms you’re wearing. And it DEFINITELY doesn’t mean you give a shit or care about the skill and passion it takes to produce them.
Once again - practical, common sense, with an ethical slant. It's something that's missing from a lot of discussions on fashion, and I really appreciate you bringing it up. I've always thought of fashion interest as being like interest in racing; people can enjoy watching Formula 1 without buying the car. Instagram makes me slightly queasy sometimes - people do realise that on top of the clothing cost they're also paying for free advertising, right? I'm involved in the sewing community and it's the same deal.
you’re speaking straight “DRIPFAXX” with that being said, buying stuff for a good deal never hurts as long as you aren’t driving your wallet. always have a base of $ to NEVER go under so that you always have $ to fall back on.
People donate nice things to the thrift store near me. Because there were so many donations during the closing during covid, many items are reduced to $0.99. I go every week and shop for 2 hours usually. They are always restocking. I bought three 100% high quality linen blouses for $2.97 yesterday. This is how I can indulge in fashion on a budget. The thrift, to me, is a giant fashion warehouse.
you don't miss! i like watching pickup vids because i usually learn about brands i've never heard of, or it's just a way for me to support a creator i like, but sometimes do feel pressure to blow cash i don't have on stuff to feel apart of the crowd or "cool." great video as always! :)
When I was in my 20s I spent all my money traveling, couldn't imagine wasting it on clothes. Spend money on clothes and build your wardrobe in your 30s, by then you will have a better idea of your own style.
tbh I think it's perfectly fine to build your wardrobe in your twenties and simultaneously travel. For instance, I am 25 and have a pretty clear idea of what my style is and almost all of the items that I buy are very "timeless" and of better quality. Sure, I cannot buy Yohji pieces I adore because they're too expensive, but I think it's completely valid to invest in high quality clothes that'll last very long once you've found your style. And I do not think that traveling and buying "expensive" (tbh for me expensive means 300$) clothes excludes each other. I can still spend a week in Greece for 200$ (I live in Europe) and still not be broke enough to not buy some nice shoes.
I'm happy to be part of this channel. Because the content he made is true. I think the world or Instagram needs influencers like this guy and no the amount of fake ones that we have. Keep going man, your content is the best.
The only designer pieces I own are Christian Dior and Versace sunglasses. Hundreds of dollars vs thousands, but can boost any outfit. Also invest in nice shoes. You can wear them with a $8 t-shirt and jeans you got on sale and the outfit looks chic.
Managed to avoid overspending to this point because I realized one thing: Anything by more common brands without visible logos depreciates like crazy, so picking that up second hand is the way to go That goes for AMI or Acne, but even Prada does. There's just all those people wearing pieces for a year, putting it away and selling after four at massive discount.
Agree, fashion and style should be about self expression and not flexing. Build a wardrobe that you feel proud of, buy pieces that catch your attention and that you love to wear
been waiting for somebody to say this because i feel like gatekeeping within the industry goes hand in hand with having to own certain clothes from certain brands in order to fit in when that really shouldn’t be the case if you really appreciate fashion and its artistry. overall i’m just really grateful for this video because you were honest-it’s something that i don’t see a lot within fashion where a majority of people tend to be pretentious lmao
Big facts in this video, especially during times like these. That being said, it's sad that this idea of don't let XXX put you into debt can be applied to so many other things nowadays, like alcohol etc. There's less of a culture of saving/financial literacy amongst our generation nowadays, and it's all about flexing 😭😭😭
I use shoptagr or save items on my laptop. I then literally wait months to see If I still want/like that piece. If the price has gone down I might buy the item. Impulse buying just leads to wasting money constantly for pieces you dont really love.
I think the whole splashing all your money on clothes is due to the excitement when you first get into clothes, I used to be like to a certain degree that when i was 18, i barely buy stuff now besides a nice pair of boots every few months. Starting to earn some money on my own has calmed me and taught me the value of money.
Thank you for making this. It's been on my mind a lot recently and I think it needs to be heard, especially for people getting into fashion or building up a wardrobe. It is really hard seeing the rate at which people can cycle through new clothes, and there is sort of this pressure to keep up. I think the best way to go is to really spend time doing your research before making any sort of purchase and thinking about longevity and practicality. A lot of clothes are objectively nice, but you'll almost never find yourself wearing them because they simply don't work with many things or as everyday clothes. So, my advice is to do your best to figure out your taste beforehand, consider many options and how each will impact your wardrobe, and once you're ready, make a financially responsible investment and go from there.
I love this! I also think when you limit yourself to purchasing less you think about longevity and what you actually like vs impulse buying which I have def been guilty of.
Erika W Frfrfr they have so many vintage Levi’s that people are paying like 100 dollars for on these reselling ig accounts while I’m buying the same pairs for like 20 dollars. eBay is literally an online flea market it’s the best
Very important video with practical knowledge! I recently started a little fashion-based YT Channel and as a college student, I try to keep in mind my finances and how I present myself, while also trying to get social media exposure to grow my channel. Thanks for this vid!!
Another great vid my man. I’ve subbed to your channel for a month now and really enjoying your content. Your mindset and principles on balancing a love of fashion and priorities in life is the same as mine. Keep it up! Look forward to your next video
Great Vid Ayo!, i see you made a whole video about it after answering my question in the livestream. Good choice to make a whole video about it people need to realise that there are more important things than clothes. If you can't afford it right away and really want something save up for it especially with fashion you have time anyway since the collections drop and you have like what 4-5 months at least till sale hits and you can get it for cheaper too
Preach my guy! I am pretty much a victim of this as well as in the past I used to spend a lot on useless garments that I don't wear. This is why I now prefer to thrift in my local shops and find some rare vintage items that cost so much less than the branded stuff I used to buy. Flexing culture is not good for the wallets.
@ Alvin Anis, for some reason when you said "rare vintage items" I thought of Lenny Kravitz. Old school of course - but there's a man who loves style and fashion. Lenny created his own thing n'crafted how he wanted to Look in the public eye.
3:08 that’s a really good point. Most influencers put together great fits on social media, but it of course doesn’t show what they most likely wear daily. I find it funny when people ostracize “normcore” when in fact that’s what most people find themselves wearing comfortably and what simply applies to their lifestyles outside of fashion. But I think there’s that fine balance b/w normcore and actually buying pieces that you enjoy, and putting together a good outfit
I totally resonate with your opinion. I've stopped purchasing luxury stuff for over a year now (although I do splurge on some items like twice a year) and prioritizing having money in the bank account and growing it is really a good mindset and I agree with you.
Thank you for calling me out in this video. I love curating outfits. It’s my very favorite. Sadly, I don’t have a nice cohesive wardrobe tho. I have niche outfits.
All of my designer items and designer bags are thrifted or preloved 🙌🏾 love having money in my wallet to spend on more important things like travel and decorating my home.
I have a friend who always complaints about being broke but his mom supplies him money and he spent on clothes. I swear, owed me 200 for nearly 2 years now and slowly giving back, he always make an excuses for every new garments he bought and said "don't worry I got u and I haven't forgot about u" then I started to ask for some money he got this sadness in his face or on through call or text with a slow replies. He just basically doing all these lip servicing. Now he's completely broke due to the quarantine and he starting to sell his pieces. Man, what should I do??
Good advice! In my opinion Insta and FB are the biggest advertising spaces. You can't go down your feed without seeing an ad, product placement seeping into your subconscious 😂. That priming is real folks. Let's not forget credit cards are dangerous! I wish someone would've told me that years ago. If you find yourself in debt, think about a consolidated loan from a bank. Do your research!
I'm one of those that thinks that fashion needs to fit a lifestyle and needs to be an extension of your style. The problem is that people are more obsessed with the status aspect of fashion than actual clothes. Even if I have the finances (without being rich), I rarely buy full retail price (unless it's a piece I really want...So it means, that piece was in my mind for 6 months) and I only buy pieces that fit my lifestyle. When you have an active life, is it logical to buy a deconstructed Margiela trench-coat? No! I think being able to buy fashion in a responsible way comes with time but yes, fashion is not worth being in debt. We live in a world where dressing well is seen as a talent and where people portray a lifestyle of themselves always on vacation and wearing designers clothes. Nobody lives like that. Not even the creative directors of these brands!
Would you please consider doing a video on how to dress nice when you can’t afford much? A lot of fashion brands that people recommend are too expensive. At the same time I don’t want to buy fast fashion. I still wanna look nice. I love clothes but it’s hard to find that middle ground :(
Saving is an investment in your future self. Most designer items aren’t going to disappear anytime soon. Sink funds are the way to go for big ticket items.
What I started doing that's working out good is that every paycheck I put 25% of it into an account for spending on non essentials(mostly clothes and snacks)
@@FashionRoadman Yeah works good for me cause it helps to make sure that I'm not spending too much and to know when I've saved enough to buy something. Also it motivates me to work more(sometimes a little to much according to my mom hahaha)
I love fashion but I buy everything second hand because I am on a tight budget. Charity shops and Depop were my thing when I used to live in London. Now that I am in France I use Vinted. I still overdo it a bit but at least it's cheap. I got a pair of aviator Ray Bans for 9€ :D
Congrats on the recent move. It would be good to see how you have/will organise your closet (far distance is fine, and not have to zoom in on the clothing etc).
My strategy so far seems to be spending so much time agonizing about whether I'm getting a good deal or the garment will fit into my wardrobe that the clothes I want sell out before I can buy them. Its light on the wallet but heavy on the regret :(
I live and buy super minimally, I haven't bought anything in months. I do this to make sure I value everything I own, make thoughtful purchasing decisions and save money.
Space Opera damn I definitely have too much then haha. For me it’s because I play a lot of sports though. I definitely have more sportswear than stylish clothes
That's where it's weird for me. Some influencers have a designer haul in their very basic apartments. I mean basic af. I mean an apartments that I could afford better than. I mean-
Thanks for the video! Question : I live in Belgium and did not know about the Antwerp sample sales! Which one is it you are talking about? Where can I find the information?
www.stylebarista.com/sample-sales/sample-sales-antwerp-contemporary-fashion-days/ It normally happens in November & April / May every year but with the quarantine I’m not too sure when next it will be
I’ve been to japan plenty of times, I can say with my whole heart that you guys are paying way too much on the mark up..save that money on the clothes and invest in a passport and TRAVEL to those second hand shops in different countries! That 1K pair of derby’s or heels can be a round trip with a suit case full of rare finds 🙃
Absolutely love this tip.
This is an amazing tip.
underrated opinion.
100% agree, I've found some incredible stuff in japan/europe. Hopefully flights/accom will remain as affordable post COVID-19.
Yes!
Love how you don’t try to flex & your priorities are on more profound things. We need more people like this working in the industry!!!
❤️
Why do people think that everyone who’s into high fashion has an abundance of wealth that can afford expensive style ?
I have no idea. It’s actually quite hilarious
This right here I am going to make my prices right on the brinx of luxury but can be purchased to wear forever even if it is pricy.
because... that shits expensive? idk just a hunch
meatedream I definitely get your point but you can be into expensive things without being rich. People like cars but can’t afford bentleys. People love art and respect the work of artists like Da Vinci but can’t buy expensive art work. There are people that are foodies but can’t afford to eat at Michelin starred restaurants but they watch all the cooking shows and can tell you everything about luxury food etc
meatedream There are countless sports, hobbies etc that are expensive, doesn’t mean you’re rich. Having knowledge and interest into a hobby that’s expensive doesn’t mean you have an abundance of wealth or everyone who’s into cycling or Formula 1 would be a mega rich multi millionaire, doesn’t mean I can afford an F1 car. Having an interest, knowledge in something doesn’t mean you have an abundance of wealth. If you have expensive style or equipment sure, but being into something doesn’t make you rich.
“Influencers” are mad toxic.
Extremely toxic
Most of them are being sponsored by the brand or they'll purchase counterfeit pieces. It's more common than you think.
Yes they are. But the tides are turning. We must resist over consumption and use our critical sense.
This has been an issue long before Instagram and influencers.
I think it's pretty cool to showcase to your audience that you don't need crazy expensive designer clothes to be a part of the fashion community, because looking at the whole scene you can sometimes get that impression.
I love learning about fashion, but I don’t feel compelled to buy many high ended pieces. You mentioned how you really want to create a wardrobe that’s cohesive and that resonates with me. I’m only two years out of college (I barely shopped then) so it’s a SLOW process rn. I think focusing on long lasting staples like high quality shoes and outerwear has been a good place to start.
It’s very important if one does not have a lot of money like me, that you buy pieces that last the test of time and that you can get many wears out of.
buying less is the best thing to do if you want to buy designer, like you said buy clothes once or twice a year and buy things that you really are going to use.
"I wear my clothes for myself"
I know nothing about fashion, but I think that's the point, you make your own style, being yourself and expressing who you are with your clothes, for you to like you, not to get anyone attention or likes.
Creating a board of your fashion inspo helps me save money because it makes me think of pieces that work well with the rest of my closet
Never thought of this but this is a great idea
This video is so real. People try to push an expensive taste in fashion when in reality they can’t afford most of the stuff they barrow/buy/wear.
I think it's a really great perspective to be able to love and dedicate one's self to something, but also acknowledge that it is frivolous or inconsequential at the same time. I have the same sentiment as someone working in the sports industry.
While I do like dressing up and expressing myself via my clothes, I don't feel doing so merits or requires excessive spending. Personally, if someone sees the need to spend more money on fashion than essentials (ex. food, rent), then perhaps they have to reevaluate both their priorities and their perspective on fashion. Dress within your means and dress for yourself. Expression need not be an excessive expense.
Literally was contemplating whether to spend or not to spend 200 on a plain white t-shirt. I think this video is a sign 😂
Loool definitely follow your heart and don’t buy it
Slavic Snow White Uniqlo white tee is supposed to be the way to go
I recommend pima cotton t-shirt, it's really easy to find a basic t with pima cotton. I'm from Brazil and there's a brand called Reserva (Reservation) here that sells Incredible pima cotton t-shirts (pay attention to the measurements), there's a little embroidery of the brands signature bird on the back of the left shoulder, besides that it's clean. They sell for 25 dollars each on farfetch and I've never put on a better t then theirs
Erika W there’s been a terrible problem for me recently, I’m trying to eliminate all fast fashion from my wardrobe (even socks and basics). But it’s such a problem to find basics that ARE ethically produced and don’t cost a fortune. Btw, if anyone has any recommendations, go on ❤️
@@SlavicSnowWhite there's a Brazilian brand called Saint Studio, I think they have a reseller in Canada, but I assume there's plenty others options in other countries
It is very smart to let people focus on what you are saying and not the clothes💚
Already feel personally attacked by the title! Ayo I’m on my 5th credit card and I’m spending it all on that plein
😢 maybe for lord plein it’s worth it
Spat out my coffee at this comment... then realised there probably is someone out there that's done this for Plein drip. Feelsbadman.
Broken_Chairs Europeans 😳😈😈
Actually know the story of one guy wearing 2 h&m sweaters for a winter to afford one plein shirt in summer
German countryside everyone...
@@Syahidsahoarder ? The people I see that are wearing Plein are mainly Americans.
Such a refreshing view on fashion against the flooding of instagram with hyper consumerism, especially with younger influences who make ££££ and have created this new norm of spending so much basically to get a good fit pic for their Instagram - struggled with this a lot recently and questioning my own intentions when I’m looking for clothes to buy. Nice to see others talking about this :)
The over-consumerism is getting out of hand for sure. People literally don’t even buy clothes they personally like anymore: it’s all about getting what’s hyped for Instagram outfit pictures.
The Fashion Archive Completely, it’s kind of sad to see the way fashion is changing especially now in the context of climate change etc, we have so much power behind who we choose to buy from and how much textile waste we create and buying fashion just for insta feels so backwards
I haven't even finished watching this video, but I am so happy someone gets me, I love fashion and talk about it a lot but with everyone showing their love for fashion by only wearing and doing hauls and me fully knowing I cannot spend all my savings on clothes just for content.
thank you for highlighting this❤️❤️
So glad you mentioned this. I’m much older I suspect than your young, chic audience. I remember literally starving to spend all my money on clothes. I did look good by the beauty standard because I was so underweight from no money. I had no sense about elegant basics in high quality. Not wearing logos - not elegant. Investing in one piece that you’ll have for years vs one season.
These fashion houses and influencers have normalized buying 6000€ bags and 700€ t-shirts. I think we, as a society, should take the time to pause and think if chasing this false sense of exclusivity by going through debt is at all acceptable. Owning beautiful things definitely has its own value and provides a sense of joy but an overwhelming percentage of luxury consumers really just buy to create a toxic environment of status for themselves and envy for the people around them. I suppose it is human nature to do this and that’s why a lot of people go through debt - I think it’s just a lesson people really just have to learn for themselves.
It also seems more attainable to save 700 for a t-shirt than save for a flat or pay for uni.
Most of these Fashion Houses are in huge debt ....guess who's paying???
So glad you made this! Younger kids are so impressionable and I think the perception of having to have all things designer and spend thousands of dollars is so toxic. Honestly, I buy about 95% of everything second-hand so that I don't have to break the bank. Great video!
I've hauled about $800 on clothes this year to build a foundational wardrobe as I'm now in University, most expensive piece being a pair of Red Wing postman derbies and a used Alpha Industries bomber. Most of my stuff was from Grailed/Japanese auctions if not wholesale printing shop blanks. But I'm 18 and still have over 70% of my total income so in the long run I think my spending is perfectly fine. I have the equivalent of £2500 in fund investments too.
Honestly I'd recommend to everyone to buy a few less pieces a year and use that money for a gym membership so that you can look better with the clothes you already have.
Very informative info man. Social Media has played a huge part in the way kids dress these days. I'm 28 now and i can say that when i was between the ages of 14-18 the only thing that influenced my clothing/fashion was the friends and people around me, now its plastered all over Instagram. I knew about high fashion brands such as Louis Vuitton and Gucci but no youngsters were into that stuff where i was from nor could we afford it. I wore skinny jeans baggy tee and hoodie with a New Era flat cap because that's how my friends dressed and is was the "Cool" thing to do at the time. I didn't start getting into high fashion until i was older, had a good job and knew my own personal style better. There needs to be more educational videos like these to teach the youngsters a thing or too.
tbh he’s speaking facts
You are one of the most positive youtubers
Mad respect for you to point this out. Mindless consumer behavior is so prevalent in the arts, and flexing how much designer you apparently have doesn’t mean you have a connection with any of the garms you’re wearing. And it DEFINITELY doesn’t mean you give a shit or care about the skill and passion it takes to produce them.
I just love that you can appreciate and understand a garment and the art behind it but have never actually or probably never will own it
100%
Anyways fashion for me started from me thrifting! It’s insane that you’ll find Yohji for $10 and I’m not even in Japan!
Once again - practical, common sense, with an ethical slant. It's something that's missing from a lot of discussions on fashion, and I really appreciate you bringing it up. I've always thought of fashion interest as being like interest in racing; people can enjoy watching Formula 1 without buying the car. Instagram makes me slightly queasy sometimes - people do realise that on top of the clothing cost they're also paying for free advertising, right?
I'm involved in the sewing community and it's the same deal.
you stopped me from buying that craig green quilted skin jacket lmao... oop
you’re speaking straight “DRIPFAXX” with that being said, buying stuff for a good deal never hurts as long as you aren’t driving your wallet. always have a base of $ to NEVER go under so that you always have $ to fall back on.
Very true, so long as you’re not running your bank into tiny numbers you should be fine
People donate nice things to the thrift store near me. Because there were so many donations during the closing during covid, many items are reduced to $0.99. I go every week and shop for 2 hours usually. They are always restocking. I bought three 100% high quality linen blouses for $2.97 yesterday. This is how I can indulge in fashion on a budget. The thrift, to me, is a giant fashion warehouse.
Underrated fashion channel
you don't miss! i like watching pickup vids because i usually learn about brands i've never heard of, or it's just a way for me to support a creator i like, but sometimes do feel pressure to blow cash i don't have on stuff to feel apart of the crowd or "cool." great video as always! :)
Preach by this! “Invest smart” since everyone calls getting an item as “investment pieces” 😂
When I was in my 20s I spent all my money traveling, couldn't imagine wasting it on clothes. Spend money on clothes and build your wardrobe in your 30s, by then you will have a better idea of your own style.
I try to do that as well. But then I think, I’m gonna be traveling with trashy outfits?
tbh I think it's perfectly fine to build your wardrobe in your twenties and simultaneously travel. For instance, I am 25 and have a pretty clear idea of what my style is and almost all of the items that I buy are very "timeless" and of better quality. Sure, I cannot buy Yohji pieces I adore because they're too expensive, but I think it's completely valid to invest in high quality clothes that'll last very long once you've found your style.
And I do not think that traveling and buying "expensive" (tbh for me expensive means 300$) clothes excludes each other. I can still spend a week in Greece for 200$ (I live in Europe) and still not be broke enough to not buy some nice shoes.
I'm happy to be part of this channel. Because the content he made is true. I think the world or Instagram needs influencers like this guy and no the amount of fake ones that we have. Keep going man, your content is the best.
The only designer pieces I own are Christian Dior and Versace sunglasses. Hundreds of dollars vs thousands, but can boost any outfit. Also invest in nice shoes. You can wear them with a $8 t-shirt and jeans you got on sale and the outfit looks chic.
The hype beast sneaker culture right now reminds me of when I was a kid and I collected Beanie Babies.
Managed to avoid overspending to this point because I realized one thing:
Anything by more common brands without visible logos depreciates like crazy, so picking that up second hand is the way to go
That goes for AMI or Acne, but even Prada does. There's just all those people wearing pieces for a year, putting it away and selling after four at massive discount.
Loved This One. Thank You For Putting These Kids On The Right Path🙏🏾✨
Agree, fashion and style should be about self expression and not flexing. Build a wardrobe that you feel proud of, buy pieces that catch your attention and that you love to wear
Fell upon your Chanel and I love the authenticity in your videos.
Thanks for watching the videos, I genuinely appreciate it a lot ❤️
been waiting for somebody to say this because i feel like gatekeeping within the industry goes hand in hand with having to own certain clothes from certain brands in order to fit in when that really shouldn’t be the case if you really appreciate fashion and its artistry. overall i’m just really grateful for this video because you were honest-it’s something that i don’t see a lot within fashion where a majority of people tend to be pretentious lmao
I respect you staying true to yourself given the size of your platform. Always keeping it real which is why I love your channel!
You are so consistent with the stellar assessments and opinions. Love it. Bless!
So excited for your magazine. And your videos are SO insightful and educational! Thank ! You !
Big facts in this video, especially during times like these. That being said, it's sad that this idea of don't let XXX put you into debt can be applied to so many other things nowadays, like alcohol etc. There's less of a culture of saving/financial literacy amongst our generation nowadays, and it's all about flexing 😭😭😭
Great vid, Glad you covered this topic in a time like this, much love brother🇳🇬
I love what your saying and how real we should think about fashion👍🏾👍🏾
Thank God for these thoughts♥️👍🏼
I use shoptagr or save items on my laptop. I then literally wait months to see If I still want/like that piece. If the price has gone down I might buy the item. Impulse buying just leads to wasting money constantly for pieces you dont really love.
I think the whole splashing all your money on clothes is due to the excitement when you first get into clothes, I used to be like to a certain degree that when i was 18, i barely buy stuff now besides a nice pair of boots every few months. Starting to earn some money on my own has calmed me and taught me the value of money.
Thank you for making this. It's been on my mind a lot recently and I think it needs to be heard, especially for people getting into fashion or building up a wardrobe. It is really hard seeing the rate at which people can cycle through new clothes, and there is sort of this pressure to keep up. I think the best way to go is to really spend time doing your research before making any sort of purchase and thinking about longevity and practicality. A lot of clothes are objectively nice, but you'll almost never find yourself wearing them because they simply don't work with many things or as everyday clothes. So, my advice is to do your best to figure out your taste beforehand, consider many options and how each will impact your wardrobe, and once you're ready, make a financially responsible investment and go from there.
Bro I needed to watch this lol I love your content you put what’s needed to be out there I been sayin this since 2010
i refuse to spend over $200 for a piece. my moms a single mother, priorities come 1st🤷🏾♂️
Starving for a month to cop some pieces on ssense 11!!!😤😤😩😩💯💯
I love this! I also think when you limit yourself to purchasing less you think about longevity and what you actually like vs impulse buying which I have def been guilty of.
100%
My wardrobe is literally all eBay if you know what your doing you could get like 4 different fits for less than like 300 beans
Let em know
Me too! I have 10 pairs of vintage Levi’s made in the USA from eBay. I only paid about $25/pair total. I love eBay and the thrift store.
Erika W Frfrfr they have so many vintage Levi’s that people are paying like 100 dollars for on these reselling ig accounts while I’m buying the same pairs for like 20 dollars. eBay is literally an online flea market it’s the best
parris 100%!
Once got a Prada knit and nylon jacket in great shape for under 100€, just have to get lucky sometimes
Very important video with practical knowledge! I recently started a little fashion-based YT Channel and as a college student, I try to keep in mind my finances and how I present myself, while also trying to get social media exposure to grow my channel. Thanks for this vid!!
Another great vid my man. I’ve subbed to your channel for a month now and really enjoying your content. Your mindset and principles on balancing a love of fashion and priorities in life is the same as mine. Keep it up! Look forward to your next video
I had a breakdown after buying 70$ secondhand low-end luxury bag 😅 I feel guilty spending just that much
Great Vid Ayo!, i see you made a whole video about it after answering my question in the livestream. Good choice to make a whole video about it people need to realise that there are more important things than clothes. If you can't afford it right away and really want something save up for it especially with fashion you have time anyway since the collections drop and you have like what 4-5 months at least till sale hits and you can get it for cheaper too
Oh yes thank you very much for the question. It’s definitely important for more people to understand this.
Preach my guy! I am pretty much a victim of this as well as in the past I used to spend a lot on useless garments that I don't wear. This is why I now prefer to thrift in my local shops and find some rare vintage items that cost so much less than the branded stuff I used to buy. Flexing culture is not good for the wallets.
Flexing culture isn’t just not good for the wallets, it’s not good for anything 🤣
@ Alvin Anis, for some reason when you said "rare vintage items" I thought of Lenny Kravitz. Old school of course - but there's a man who loves style and fashion. Lenny created his own thing n'crafted how he wanted to Look in the public eye.
Love this so much! Needs to said more often now of days!
3:08 that’s a really good point. Most influencers put together great fits on social media, but it of course doesn’t show what they most likely wear daily. I find it funny when people ostracize “normcore” when in fact that’s what most people find themselves wearing comfortably and what simply applies to their lifestyles outside of fashion. But I think there’s that fine balance b/w normcore and actually buying pieces that you enjoy, and putting together a good outfit
This is REAL TALK 💯 🙌🏾 Keep your eyes on the PRIZE 🏅👀
I totally resonate with your opinion. I've stopped purchasing luxury stuff for over a year now (although I do splurge on some items like twice a year) and prioritizing having money in the bank account and growing it is really a good mindset and I agree with you.
Thank you for calling me out in this video. I love curating outfits. It’s my very favorite. Sadly, I don’t have a nice cohesive wardrobe tho. I have niche outfits.
I really appreciate this video blood. Bless.
one of my good friends starved herself for a month so that she could buy a guess bag. that just saddens me honestly.
That’s awful 🤦🏿♂️
ahhh common, that's a great deal. now she can drain out the child labour blood out of this bag for at least half a year to stay young and healthy.
Of all things a guess bag ? Smfh
Please make a video on building a closet. 🙏🏾
All of my designer items and designer bags are thrifted or preloved 🙌🏾 love having money in my wallet to spend on more important things like travel and decorating my home.
i usually only pay like $50-100 for any one item, and only get something like once or twice a month, with some exceptions of course
Just earned another subscriber.
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Great topic. It’s really not the time to be flexin’.
I have a friend who always complaints about being broke but his mom supplies him money and he spent on clothes. I swear, owed me 200 for nearly 2 years now and slowly giving back, he always make an excuses for every new garments he bought and said "don't worry I got u and I haven't forgot about u" then I started to ask for some money he got this sadness in his face or on through call or text with a slow replies. He just basically doing all these lip servicing. Now he's completely broke due to the quarantine and he starting to sell his pieces. Man, what should I do??
Not much you can do in that situation to be honest apart from out more pressure on him
I’m always talking about this on my channel. Drip won’t pay the bills.
(Although it would be nice to see a few more of your fits)
Good advice! In my opinion Insta and FB are the biggest advertising spaces. You can't go down your feed without seeing an ad, product placement seeping into your subconscious 😂. That priming is real folks. Let's not forget credit cards are dangerous! I wish someone would've told me that years ago. If you find yourself in debt, think about a consolidated loan from a bank. Do your research!
I'm one of those that thinks that fashion needs to fit a lifestyle and needs to be an extension of your style. The problem is that people are more obsessed with the status aspect of fashion than actual clothes. Even if I have the finances (without being rich), I rarely buy full retail price (unless it's a piece I really want...So it means, that piece was in my mind for 6 months) and I only buy pieces that fit my lifestyle. When you have an active life, is it logical to buy a deconstructed Margiela trench-coat? No!
I think being able to buy fashion in a responsible way comes with time but yes, fashion is not worth being in debt.
We live in a world where dressing well is seen as a talent and where people portray a lifestyle of themselves always on vacation and wearing designers clothes. Nobody lives like that. Not even the creative directors of these brands!
True this generation needs to focus on the right things and be true to yourself
I completely agree with everything you just said 💚speaking facts!! Xo
As a fellow Londoner I feel your pain
It’s unfortunate
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Thanks for this video! This is a very smart teaching for the mass, good work!
Would you please consider doing a video on how to dress nice when you can’t afford much? A lot of fashion brands that people recommend are too expensive. At the same time I don’t want to buy fast fashion. I still wanna look nice. I love clothes but it’s hard to find that middle ground :(
Check out @whakandmo on Instagram. Their outfits are amazing and they thrift all their clothes
Saving is an investment in your future self. Most designer items aren’t going to disappear anytime soon. Sink funds are the way to go for big ticket items.
What I started doing that's working out good is that every paycheck I put 25% of it into an account for spending on non essentials(mostly clothes and snacks)
This is a very smart way to handle finances
@@FashionRoadman Yeah works good for me cause it helps to make sure that I'm not spending too much and to know when I've saved enough to buy something. Also it motivates me to work more(sometimes a little to much according to my mom hahaha)
I love fashion but I buy everything second hand because I am on a tight budget. Charity shops and Depop were my thing when I used to live in London. Now that I am in France I use Vinted. I still overdo it a bit but at least it's cheap. I got a pair of aviator Ray Bans for 9€ :D
It’s all about getting steals that don’t break the bank
I actually love what you wear in these videos👌🏿
Congrats on the new apartment! And yes, my wallet is dry dry.
Thanks and loool
Congrats on the recent move. It would be good to see how you have/will organise your closet (far distance is fine, and not have to zoom in on the clothing etc).
My strategy so far seems to be spending so much time agonizing about whether I'm getting a good deal or the garment will fit into my wardrobe that the clothes I want sell out before I can buy them. Its light on the wallet but heavy on the regret :(
Regret > Debt
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I live and buy super minimally, I haven't bought anything in months. I do this to make sure I value everything I own, make thoughtful purchasing decisions and save money.
That’s the way
@@FashionRoadman if I can't take all my clothes with me in a suitcase, I have too much
Space Opera damn I definitely have too much then haha. For me it’s because I play a lot of sports though. I definitely have more sportswear than stylish clothes
@@FashionRoadman fair enough lol
Shop smart, finesse the sales season and invest in pieces that allow you to resell in the future is the key in the Fashion world.
That's where it's weird for me. Some influencers have a designer haul in their very basic apartments. I mean basic af. I mean an apartments that I could afford better than. I mean-
I'm contemplating buying the Yeezy Desert Rats right now, idk what to do...
If you can afford to buy it 5 times over then get it. Otherwise, definitely don’t
Thanks for the video! Question : I live in Belgium and did not know about the Antwerp sample sales! Which one is it you are talking about? Where can I find the information?
www.stylebarista.com/sample-sales/sample-sales-antwerp-contemporary-fashion-days/
It normally happens in November & April / May every year but with the quarantine I’m not too sure when next it will be
Couldn’t agree more!!
I copped some Ann Ds and this video came out 😳
Better be second hand
I really like your channel 👌👌👌
I’m not into high end fashion I’m into creative good quality pieces. People always get it wrong