@@Shiftfashiongroup thank you guys! And it was an honor for you on your last video to answer my question. I felt like a superstar. Really love this page and all the stuff y'all put out. I haven't come across a bad video yet. Keep it up!
I’m finding the men’s fashion side of YT much more helpful than the women’s. Hoping the algorithm will bring me some gals but this is soooo helpful as someone who thrifts athletic & outdoor gear. Good to know old A&F is higher quality, I don’t care for the brand vibe tho… elitism & the sexual exploitation of young men isn’t my thing…
An at home wash test to show before and after would be a nice validation of the shrinkage issue. Might also see problems with torquing given the loose knit! Love your content!
I'm learning all this info so when I go shopping and a store employee asks me if I'm finding everything OK, I'm going to give them a 30 minute speech on why and how there shirts are overpriced 😂
I like the essential tees from A&F. I buy them when they're on sale usually around $16. They have held up well so far. Never tried the polished heavyweight.
Finding your channel is like finding gold. I learned so much from just a few videos. Today I was at their store and did not like anything from their T-shirts. I was wondering why I had a weird feeling about them
It's hard to justify buying clothes from mall brands anymore. Quality has gone down the drain, even my fav Uniqlo hasn't been the same lately. I've been just thrifting all my clothes and looking for the older Made in USA / Canada stuff.
Thank you for fulfilling my request I learned quite alot. On my t-shirt the branding doesn’t fall off as easily and have been wearing for a solid 2 months now. Furthermore I also love the uniqlou airism tees would love your expertise on those as well.
I remember playing Rugby in one of the legacy A&F polos. Doubt they could do that nowadays. I liked it when they where an outdoors and athletic apparel company, not whatever is going on now.
That is awesome - good to see you on here this video was on my feed. Yeah Abercrombie just threw Mike J's Masterpiece. I am not athletic at all - just know A&F was Crew Rugby etc... Extremely Creative Brand not just The Clothing. My dream job was an MIT ASM/Visual Merchandising Manager but Brand is really bad and woke extremely reformed & mainstream today - Apple didn't start using 90s computer parts after Steve, so Brand needs a lot of work right now. Mike never went the cheap route - Loved The Style And Clothing.
anf used to be super high quality clothing, so much as all there cloths had a lifetime warranty and i used to use it on 20 year old items. now a day i dunno. havent bought them in 15 years
Hi Really interesting video! As a recent Abercrombie fanatic, I really appreciate the deep dive and I'm glad to be more aware of their products. Some t shirt brands I own would love deeper dives on: - Uniqlo - Everlane - Velva Sheen - Bronson MFG - Quince
What should you look in 100% cotton shirts so they do not lose their shape with age? One the main reasons I discard a shirt is that its lost its shape and becomes boxy after 2 or 3 years
I would love if you could do Patagonia. Some people told me they make really good quality and long lasting clothes. But i think ther are kinda sus. I would really appreciate if a pro like you could give his opinion.
I've had many inconsistencies with their sizing across different products. I do wonder what impact Patagonia's relationship with workers and suppliers (and planet) has on their product and "quality." For example - what is lost when your focus becomes on recycled materials and giving fair wages (which they claim to be) and more importantly what is gained. They definitely don't subscribe to planned obsolescence and actively encourage consumers to not buy new.
Old Abercrombie from 2005 to 2014 were way more durable and higher quality, I actually collect old Abercrombie clothes from Mike Jeffrey era, much more refined, sophisticated, and the quality is day and night.
Agreed - Everything not just the clothes, Very Preppy & Very Iconic. 100% cotton - ex fashion designers there during Mike's Day said now quality atrocious found in charity shops horrible environmentally. I know nothing about fashion, but yeah totally with you with The Old Brand/A&F - liked Old Era Mike's a lot better with everything.
Would love to see you do the longevity of Uniqlo basics over time. Or even just a few pieces from a season, then throw them in to the wash a few times. I wonder how it would turn out
Idk man, I have several Abercrombie pieces and they have held up very well for a few years .. I have a 3 year old pair of sweatpants with that same rubber logo and it is still in good condition, wear them all the time
Could be an issue of different factories. Most of these brands don't own their own factories and will use many factories to produce their garments. Sometimes you can see the difference between two shirts even if it's supposed to be the same item, same season. I have definitely had some cheap clothes last decades while others shrunk or fell apart within a few washes. And I take very good care of my clothes and am careful with how I wash or store them.
While we have made some leather products in the past. Its definitely not our specialty! Maybe we can have guests in the future that specialize in leather!
I've learned so much from your videos, thank you for doing this channel. Selfish request since you're in Canada, can you take a look at Spier and Mackay clothing sometime?
Can you do a breakdown on the Savage x Fenty Essential Heavy Jersey washed tee? I love these video they give more insight on these big brands… I'm taking notes and gathering information
Can you do Massimo Dutti v Zara next? It feels like quality at Zara has gone down a lot and they're pivoting Massimo Dutti as their higher quality brand. But is it?
haha In this video Joe is wearing a sample we are developing for a client. But we do have some plans in the future for showing the behind the scenes development process we go through for our shirts and maybe make them available to the public directly!
I’m learning a lot. This goes a long way to explaining why my T-shirts from High Street brands are frustratingly shrinking after one wash! Do you think sizing up is a good mitigating strategy? Or just avoid loose knit period?
Good video - it was on my feed as my life is Old Abercrombie pretty much - Brand is indeed very FF today. I don't like fashion no interest, but just The Brand. So many Iconic things Mike J. did the coloring with the clothing. Hate Abercrombie today - Everything needs Restored badly, We are not all other brands, but Our Own Brand Preppy And Preppyish. It is Mike J's Brand not any mob(s). Really got more & more frustrated going back to work there during new era as now really see why - very reformed and very mainstream with everything, liked the madtv Abercrombie skits as Brand needs to become that again ripped like flamboyant guys with their shirts off not smart & girls 'Babes', Iconic wrestling and crew posters all of guys on the wall. Great Brand (before - loved It too/really was Made for me). Om- Miss The Brand So Much, I mostly did/worked at Hollister as more my Style Preppyish And better fit, Preppy A&F more particular Loud Nightclub - great video breakdown ugh Miss Old Abercrombie with The Hot Guys with their shirts off.
Are mens clothing in general made better than women's? I am wondering as a lot of female products are known to have the infamous pink tax? And I also wonder men's products could be made better because men in general shop less than women.
Agreed - Mike J 100% Cotton very high quality, Hollister Preppyish Very me and A&F Preppy. Yeah Abercrombie is only Brand I care about and love - So Mike Jeffries as want to Restore Order. Also, no color black 'too urban' - website 2012 & '13 Outstanding 0 Personality Coloring And Lighting Phenomenal. I don't know and don't like fashion, but yeah Loved The Mike Jeffries Era. Ex Fashion Designers there with Mike say how trash & atrocious the quality is now 'Primark found in charity shops,' We/The Brand have lost Our So-l Literally I absolutely hate it today, Mike was a Genius not just with Fashion stuff but every area and the people he gave jobs hated him smh, hate new Abercrombie.
We are trying to still figure out how to navigate the products we produce for our clients without showing favouritism. We want clients to work with us to create awesome products. Not to marketing. But! we do have a big project we are working on that will be revealed in the next few months for being able to get items we make
Since the new CEO took over ABERCROMBIE all their have products gotten worts and worst and she is keep saying their doing so well in stock market. We want Mike Jeffries back please
YES YES YES!!!!!!!! Would Heart comment - my life may be Restoring Order to A&F omg miss Old Era working there, So Iconic No forbidden color color black - woke every brand fashion friends ugh I hate fashion but love Hollister Fashion Mike J as He gave the people the jobs and they just always wanted to fire Him. 2012 & '13 Website Abercrombie Very Us 0 Personality Coloring & Lighting - Love Mike J. an ex fashion designer with him said quality is total trash today non environmentally friendly, many ex managers there tell me/say 100% cotton before Only Us Our Own World, The Brand Needs Restored Extremely Badly.
Jeffries was a weirdo who diddled the young boy A&F models. I would rather have a crappy CEO who makes terrible clothes than a CEO who has freak offs with the boys but made decent clothes.
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We need a video on the top 10 shirts you actually do recommend on having in our closet. And jackets since winter is coming..
We'll get some ideas going with our team!
@@Shiftfashiongroup thank you guys! And it was an honor for you on your last video to answer my question. I felt like a superstar. Really love this page and all the stuff y'all put out. I haven't come across a bad video yet. Keep it up!
appreciate it!
I concur, top 10 good quality shirts.
Fa reelz
As a 6’3 athletic male shrinkage pushes me out of “straight sizes” and into “big and tall”
Just discovered your channel ….. love the scientific perspective. You make jokes about your age but you still look in your 20s.
I’m finding the men’s fashion side of YT much more helpful than the women’s. Hoping the algorithm will bring me some gals but this is soooo helpful as someone who thrifts athletic & outdoor gear. Good to know old A&F is higher quality, I don’t care for the brand vibe tho… elitism & the sexual exploitation of young men isn’t my thing…
would love to see a tear down of American Giant. Their ethos is literally "durable. not disposable."
An at home wash test to show before and after would be a nice validation of the shrinkage issue. Might also see problems with torquing given the loose knit!
Love your content!
By the end of summer phase 2 of our content will begin. How brands approach fashion and product development will look very different soon!
I'm learning all this info so when I go shopping and a store employee asks me if I'm finding everything OK, I'm going to give them a 30 minute speech on why and how there shirts are overpriced 😂
Excuse me Sir is everything ok? Well now that you ask. No it isn't?
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👏👏👏👏
@@Shiftfashiongroup 😂 😂 😂
And the employee probably gonna say cmon bro I just work here! I earn the minimum and I don’t want to be here 😂
I like the essential tees from A&F. I buy them when they're on sale usually around $16. They have held up well so far. Never tried the polished heavyweight.
Finding your channel is like finding gold. I learned so much from just a few videos. Today I was at their store and did not like anything from their T-shirts. I was wondering why I had a weird feeling about them
Really appreciate it!
Please breakdown Carhartt and Arcteryx shirts please
It's hard to justify buying clothes from mall brands anymore. Quality has gone down the drain, even my fav Uniqlo hasn't been the same lately. I've been just thrifting all my clothes and looking for the older Made in USA / Canada stuff.
I feel the same way, nothing it's hard to find quality stuff nowadays, currently working on a clothing brand that will be the highest quality
@@JM16771do you wanna collab ??? And bring the best of the best
I think it's because we have social media and people can now see video like this
Still hoping you guys cover ASKET.
They make really good quality stuff and they're transparent with how everything is made.
Facts!
@@JM16771 Love that they show their costs and where everything is made. Feels way more ethical.
we'll add it to the list!
Thank you for fulfilling my request I learned quite alot. On my t-shirt the branding doesn’t fall off as easily and have been wearing for a solid 2 months now. Furthermore I also love the uniqlou airism tees would love your expertise on those as well.
We'll take a look at it!
I remember playing Rugby in one of the legacy A&F polos. Doubt they could do that nowadays.
I liked it when they where an outdoors and athletic apparel company, not whatever is going on now.
That is awesome - good to see you on here this video was on my feed. Yeah Abercrombie just threw Mike J's Masterpiece. I am not athletic at all - just know A&F was Crew Rugby etc... Extremely Creative Brand not just The Clothing. My dream job was an MIT ASM/Visual Merchandising Manager but Brand is really bad and woke extremely reformed & mainstream today - Apple didn't start using 90s computer parts after Steve, so Brand needs a lot of work right now. Mike never went the cheap route - Loved The Style And Clothing.
anf used to be super high quality clothing, so much as all there cloths had a lifetime warranty and i used to use it on 20 year old items. now a day i dunno. havent bought them in 15 years
Hi
Really interesting video! As a recent Abercrombie fanatic, I really appreciate the deep dive and I'm glad to be more aware of their products. Some t shirt brands I own would love deeper dives on:
- Uniqlo
- Everlane
- Velva Sheen
- Bronson MFG
- Quince
Add Madewell and Banana Republic to the mix! Awesome content btw
What should you look in 100% cotton shirts so they do not lose their shape with age? One the main reasons I discard a shirt is that its lost its shape and becomes boxy after 2 or 3 years
I would love if you could do Patagonia.
Some people told me they make really good quality and long lasting clothes. But i think ther are kinda sus. I would really appreciate if a pro like you could give his opinion.
I've had many inconsistencies with their sizing across different products. I do wonder what impact Patagonia's relationship with workers and suppliers (and planet) has on their product and "quality." For example - what is lost when your focus becomes on recycled materials and giving fair wages (which they claim to be) and more importantly what is gained. They definitely don't subscribe to planned obsolescence and actively encourage consumers to not buy new.
Old Abercrombie from 2005 to 2014 were way more durable and higher quality, I actually collect old Abercrombie clothes from Mike Jeffrey era, much more refined, sophisticated, and the quality is day and night.
Agreed - Everything not just the clothes, Very Preppy & Very Iconic. 100% cotton - ex fashion designers there during Mike's Day said now quality atrocious found in charity shops horrible environmentally. I know nothing about fashion, but yeah totally with you with The Old Brand/A&F - liked Old Era Mike's a lot better with everything.
We gotta bring that original version of Abercrombie back
I’m loving these deep dives into the materials and processes. Any chance you could tell us about the small Dutch brand “Son of a Tailor”
Would love to see you do the longevity of Uniqlo basics over time. Or even just a few pieces from a season, then throw them in to the wash a few times. I wonder how it would turn out
Idk man, I have several Abercrombie pieces and they have held up very well for a few years .. I have a 3 year old pair of sweatpants with that same rubber logo and it is still in good condition, wear them all the time
Could be an issue of different factories. Most of these brands don't own their own factories and will use many factories to produce their garments. Sometimes you can see the difference between two shirts even if it's supposed to be the same item, same season. I have definitely had some cheap clothes last decades while others shrunk or fell apart within a few washes. And I take very good care of my clothes and am careful with how I wash or store them.
Great video! I'm not sure if you're mostly focused on shirting and such, but I'd be interested in seeing a similar breakdown for leather products :)
While we have made some leather products in the past. Its definitely not our specialty! Maybe we can have guests in the future that specialize in leather!
Do hollister next please!
I love their vintage inspired t-shirt
Kind of wish there was a law that had the shirt display it's gsm on each fabric.
maybe one day!
Have you done a video on sea island cotton shirts or comparing to other cotton like pima, subpima, and regular?
not yet! But we have a series planned for that in the future!
I've learned so much from your videos, thank you for doing this channel.
Selfish request since you're in Canada, can you take a look at Spier and Mackay clothing sometime?
Happy to help! we'll add it to the list :)
Would love to see a Fanatics hoodie and shirt
Back in 2006-2011 I used to buy AE, A&F, Hollister but the quality changed and the shirts bottom up felt light and textile changed
Amazing video! Helped me a lot as an upcoming clothing brand. Great details and advice👍 keep up the amazing work you do🙏
Great to hear!
Nike Premium Essential Sustainable T-Shirt next please
Can you do a breakdown on the Savage x Fenty Essential Heavy Jersey washed tee? I love these video they give more insight on these big brands… I'm taking notes and gathering information
What shirt are we wearinf in this video? Love the content!
this one is a sample we made for a client. But stay tuned for a project we are launching soon!
Can you do Massimo Dutti v Zara next? It feels like quality at Zara has gone down a lot and they're pivoting Massimo Dutti as their higher quality brand. But is it?
great idea!
Excellent insight and knowledge, love your videos
appreciate it!
Which shirt are you wearing in the video?
Joe definitely goes to Roopa to get his fabric and cut & sews his own stuff
haha In this video Joe is wearing a sample we are developing for a client. But we do have some plans in the future for showing the behind the scenes development process we go through for our shirts and maybe make them available to the public directly!
Would have been interested in seing the T after one wash. Good content thoe.
we will include wash testing in future videos once our development centre is finished construction!
Can you do quince? I've been getting endless ads about their quality
This might date me but... I still have tees from American Apparel when they were still made in the US.
great video, but we needa know what shirt you're wearing 👀
This one is a sample we made for a client :) We are working on something in the future for shirts joe wears and recommends!
Hello. How about a look at “workwear” brands - Carhartt, Filson etc? Great channel, cheers.
its on the list!
Could you do the Jil Sander heavy weight cotton logo tee? I just got it on sale at 50% off. Would love to hear you break down the T
$500 t-shirt is peak clown world
I’m learning a lot. This goes a long way to explaining why my T-shirts from High Street brands are frustratingly shrinking after one wash! Do you think sizing up is a good mitigating strategy? Or just avoid loose knit period?
Good video - it was on my feed as my life is Old Abercrombie pretty much - Brand is indeed very FF today. I don't like fashion no interest, but just The Brand. So many Iconic things Mike J. did the coloring with the clothing. Hate Abercrombie today - Everything needs Restored badly, We are not all other brands, but Our Own Brand Preppy And Preppyish. It is Mike J's Brand not any mob(s). Really got more & more frustrated going back to work there during new era as now really see why - very reformed and very mainstream with everything, liked the madtv Abercrombie skits as Brand needs to become that again ripped like flamboyant guys with their shirts off not smart & girls 'Babes', Iconic wrestling and crew posters all of guys on the wall. Great Brand (before - loved It too/really was Made for me). Om- Miss The Brand So Much, I mostly did/worked at Hollister as more my Style Preppyish And better fit, Preppy A&F more particular Loud Nightclub - great video breakdown ugh Miss Old Abercrombie with The Hot Guys with their shirts off.
Hello, where did you get your black t shirt from?
You thoughts on loopwheel t-shirt (especially merz b Schwanen) would be a goldmine I think
Quick question: what scissors are you using to cut the fabric? Those look clean!
these are from Gingher!
Brands hate this guy 😂
Haha only the brands who don't want to create better products. The ones that do just got a free 3rd party audit on their product
Kids will now go to the A&F store and scratching the letters. I can think of a 5 letter word starting with "B" 😂
can you please please please do a diesel t shirt and jeans
Added to the list!
Is there a chance you can cover stussy shirts at some point. I felt that they were pretty nice but interested in your guys opinions
Great video
Are mens clothing in general made better than women's? I am wondering as a lot of female products are known to have the infamous pink tax? And I also wonder men's products could be made better because men in general shop less than women.
i got a vintage abercrombie and fitch shirt from my dad closet and i am not sure if this shirt has a value.
There's always value to vintage items!
Brands like Allsaints and Abercrombie have become fast fashion brands now and it's sad to see.
Agreed - Mike J 100% Cotton very high quality, Hollister Preppyish Very me and A&F Preppy. Yeah Abercrombie is only Brand I care about and love - So Mike Jeffries as want to Restore Order. Also, no color black 'too urban' - website 2012 & '13 Outstanding 0 Personality Coloring And Lighting Phenomenal. I don't know and don't like fashion, but yeah Loved The Mike Jeffries Era. Ex Fashion Designers there with Mike say how trash & atrocious the quality is now 'Primark found in charity shops,' We/The Brand have lost Our So-l Literally I absolutely hate it today, Mike was a Genius not just with Fashion stuff but every area and the people he gave jobs hated him smh, hate new Abercrombie.
Could you do a review of 032c clothing? They seem to be a fixed part of paris fashion week now.
Could you do a video of top 4 brands that you recommend for "Your Average Consumer" to purchase basics tshirts
thats a great video idea!
Hey dude, are you able to organize training on fashion tips??
This is something we are looking to do in the future!
What shirt are you wearing?
This shirt is a sample we made for a client!
@@Shiftfashiongroup Looks great, Do you have a storefront where I could possibly buy this?
We are trying to still figure out how to navigate the products we produce for our clients without showing favouritism. We want clients to work with us to create awesome products. Not to marketing. But! we do have a big project we are working on that will be revealed in the next few months for being able to get items we make
what tee are u wearing?
this one is a sample we made for a client. But stay tuned for a project we are launching soon!
Can you make a video of best quality brands?
Yes! We have lots of video series planned soon!
Really interesting thanks
I can not believe this T-shirt is $40
I buy this brand at my local tjmax or marshalls
I’m ashamed to say that I worked at Abercrombie & Fitch in my early 20’s 🤦🏽♂️
That was interesting
hello, thank you, what you say is very useful :) I would like an opinion about this brand : Create Fashion Brand - clothing manufacturers in Portugal
we've heard of this manufacturer! however had not had the chance to review their products
@@Shiftfashiongroup 🥰🥰
Since the new CEO took over ABERCROMBIE all their have products gotten worts and worst and she is keep saying their doing so well in stock market. We want Mike Jeffries back please
What's best for shareholders isn't always whats best for customers. At the end of the day customers will always be the ones willing to walk away
YES YES YES!!!!!!!! Would Heart comment - my life may be Restoring Order to A&F omg miss Old Era working there, So Iconic No forbidden color color black - woke every brand fashion friends ugh I hate fashion but love Hollister Fashion Mike J as He gave the people the jobs and they just always wanted to fire Him. 2012 & '13 Website Abercrombie Very Us 0 Personality Coloring & Lighting - Love Mike J. an ex fashion designer with him said quality is total trash today non environmentally friendly, many ex managers there tell me/say 100% cotton before Only Us Our Own World, The Brand Needs Restored Extremely Badly.
Jeffries was a weirdo who diddled the young boy A&F models. I would rather have a crappy CEO who makes terrible clothes than a CEO who has freak offs with the boys but made decent clothes.
Brasil🇧🇷
Regardless, if Les Wexner still owns A&F I’d never touch it. Look up who he is if you don’t know.
Yeezy gap Balenciaga next!
Abusive culture likely.