It's not only fashion. Tech devices or furniture has downgraded insanely. Back then every button every little detail was cared for and has had care and effort into it.
It's insane how much care was put into each detail. I recently lost a button on one of my favorite vintage jackets. Searched forever for a replacement and it was so expensive (for a button that is) due to material and manufacturing process. I know I could have got any random plastic one anywhere but I wanted to be as authentic as I could 😅
fun fact: when the first nylon socks for women were made, they were basically indestructible, but the owners of the technology asked chemists to make it ripable and to degrade with uv exposure over time
@@tt-tk9076I came here to say this. When the lightbulb first came out it would last forever. But then they decided they couldn’t make any money with a bulb like that. The centennial bulb has been burning since 1901.
@@tt-tk9076 all of the repairmen I’ve spoken to hate it. Things are too complicated and too fragile now. I’ve had a couple of them tell me they have replaced none of their appliances with new ones and won’t until it’s absolutely necessary. When my ex and I got married in 87 he had just joined the AF. We were broke. We bought a washing machine and dryer for $50 from someone deploying. I was thrilled because I been using the laundromat which was inconvenient and expensive. We used them for 4 years until I got pregnant and we bought a new house. We sold the washer and dryer for $50 each to a friend and helped him move them to his place. Ten years later they were still going strong 😂 My parents bought a couch in the early 70’s. It was Ethan Allen. It was reupholstered in the late 80’s. Then my aunt took it when we redecorated. A few years later she gave it to my uncle. It’s been reupholstered again but it is still going strong in the den of his family camp. I don’t think it’s ever going to die.
My mum is a hobby sewer (is this a word?) and used to sew almost all of my clothes as a kid. I'm glad she thought me about different types of fabric and stitches, aswell as tailoring. So when I now buy clothes for myself it's quite useful knowing what is and isn't worth the money and knowing what could last me a lifetime. Alot of vintage clothing is actually lightyears away in quality from new stuff, so second hand is where I thrive, because sadly alot of the stuff today isn't really worth its price :/
I think the word you're looking for is "seamstress." When I read "sewer" I thought of sewage xD. I also wholeheartedly agree with your take on second hand vs new stuff.
I say sewist because it is gender neutral and doesn't make me think of sewage. I also love thrifting and sewing. I only buy underwear new. Everything else is thrifted or made myself
My mother was a hobby SEAMSTRESS and tailor then, she became a professional one. She also taught me the difference in fabrics and how to care for them, including the basics of hand sewing and machine sewing. Knowing how to repair your clothes is the best thing to know for saving the garment, especially the ones you love. Thanks to her, i know how to shop for my clothes, upkeep and repair them, when I'm not making a garment myself.😉😀 Knowing how to replace a button, reinforce stitching, adjust hems, and change a zipper is life changing to your clothes. But just like Drew said, even knowing your body and it's measurements are the most basic way to having clothes that fit better, cause less stress. If you don't have the skill, take clothing to the cleaners, they usually have a tailor there to help repair things😌
You're not supposed to just throw knitted garments in the washing machine, they need to be washed on the gentle or hand wash setting and hung up to dry. Not denying that clothes, including knitted items, are made sub-par quality, but improper care can also contribute to pieces falling apart too quickly.
Best thing you can do as a consumer is just slow down and put more thought into the pieces that you're buying. You can get AMAZING quality clothing, but it either takes a lot of time if buying vintage, or a lot of money if buying new. The difference though is unexplainable, once you get THAT piece that is just so much higher quality than everything else, you find yourself not wanting to wear anything else. The pricetag might hurt to see in the short term, but it's almost always worth it in the long run.
How much should we actually expect to pay for a piece to last a lifetime then? Like are Japanese denim jeans expected to be passed on? Or a super heavy flannel etc
@Vino M Never said anything about a piece needing to last a lifetime, it doesn't. What I am saying is slow down as a buyer and focus on quality instead of quantity, and buy the best that you can afford. Don't be lured by marketing and sales, SAVE YOUR MONEY FOR THE PIECE YOU WANT.
For washing clothing less tip: some of the nicest pieces I have are sweaters… but I am prone to sweaty pits because I have anxiety. I cannot help it, and I don’t really sweat anywhere else. ANYWAYS. My tip is to wear a shirt under some of your nicer tops, that way your favorite sweater or sweatshirt doesn’t have to be washed purely because you sweat a bit etc. Maybe seems obvious, but I hope this helps somebody!
I wear heavyweight proclubs under all my hoodies and sweaters. As long as I don’t wear my sweater for a week straight I almost never have to wash them. I do the same thing for jeans. The best tip I learned is to wear high quality undergarments so you don’t soil your actual clothes. If you think about it, previous generations wore the same coat and trousers for weeks at a time before they had a chance to wash them. We wash our clothes way too frequently.
btw, the ideal undergarment fabric is linen, it's the only fabric that gets stronger when wet, not getting destroyed in the wash as a result. Sad that linen is so expensive nowadays
Buy less, Own Better, this is the motto I go by when it comes to clothing and most things in my life. Buying quality clothing for the long run with quality materials have actually made my clothing age BETTER.
It's wild to imagine how rare quality vintage clothes will be from this era. If 99% of it isn't being made to last, 2020s vintage clothes are gonna be hooot items, I feel like.
Or only reproductions of 2020 fashion made with better quality will survive. The originals would've already disintegrated unless it is high-end fashion.
The fact that we need youtube videos to remind us to be gentle with our clothes and repair them if they get damaged instead of throwing them away and buying brand new ones is absolutely insane to me. How have we gotten to this point smh
My mom is super into visible mending, and always helps when I need repairs and such! And if white or natural colored items are beyond repair, we sometimes make them into projects for Shibori dying. Long term, I save all old graphic tshirts that I love that will eventually get made into a T-shirt quilt! There are so many ways to re-invent and keep clothes going that you own!
May I recommend that you speak on the customization world of fashion, from changing up buttons, laces and even swooping out hem colors for the sake of having something "Different" out there from everyone else
I think the change in quality is bigger in shoes because of the amount that is being mass produced. A lot of people wear shoes every day but don’t even take a little time to clean them or protect them until the sole start falling off then they notice.
My life. I take care of my fast fashion clothes, so I can use it for YEARS, but shoes... I had a pair of sandals that, after storing them in winter, just broke in my hands 😱 I use them just for some months! Same with some winter shoes, stored in summer just for throwing them 💔 Saddest thing is that reparing a shoe has the same cost (or even more!) than buying a new pair, at least on my city.
Another care tip- for sweatshirts/t shirts dry flat on a drying rack if you can. The extra weight of the water on a hung garment will cause the hanger to bag out the shoulders
i own one piece of genuine high fashion, a gorgeous armani jacket a very well off friend got me as a gift. most of my closet is thrifted. that $3k+ jacket lost a button after like four or five wears where i babied it the whole time. it also feels incredibly flimsy and cheap, and while yes the stitching is nice, the materials feel shockingly cheap. i have a corduroy sherpa i got on clearance for like $12 at tj maxx and it feels significantly more sturdy and well made. my highest quality clothes are a vintage wilsons leather jacket from the 80s and a pair of calvin klein men’s jeans i got from a goodwill outlet. 9/10 i shop around a new clothing store i’m shocked by how low quality the clothing feels. hell i work in a store that sells a lot of graphic tees and i’ve watched the quality of both the blanks and the prints nosedive over the last few years. it’s wild how quality has just dropped
I'm Asian, Indonesian to be exact. We are used to hand-wash and air dried our clothes since centuries ago and let me tell you all: yes your clothes will last longer(hopefully) lol. Lots of Indonesian households can not afford buying washing machine since still there are those who live in poverty, even until now. So yes, use the advice Drew said in this video for your clothes to last longer!
Are my clothes worse now? When I bought fast fashion yes, but once I started spending a little more and buying fewer pieces I can't say my new garments are of subpar quality compared to my vintage pieces.
As someone who has worked in the industry for a bit, companies are "cheaping" out. The goal is to have it last two to three washes. After that they don't care and you aren't able to return the garment. So much happens behind the scenes. I'm presently working on my brand where the quality will be sooooo much higher. The only caveat is price point is higher.
For those who hate hand washing, one of the most useful piece of advice I’ve gotten from my mum is soaking. And when I say soaking, sometimes I will soak things for hours on end and I don’t need to aggressively scrub at them
I bought my first pair of Prada Drivers last year and they looked super nice, but did not last more than 2 wears in the city before the leather started splitting. I don't see myself ever buying from them ever again considering the amount of money they cost. Now I'm super diligent about reviews and materials when buying something in that price range.
Hand washing clothes can be so therapeutic, too. Like putting on a podcast or chill playlist and just focusing on taking care of your clothes not only helps you appreciate them more (you get to know every seam of the garment and I've fallen even more in love with my hand made pieces), but helps them last longer, is better for the environment, and can be a brief relief from the stressful fashion world lol. (Also freezing your jeans? You parents will judge you but I swear to god they will last a decade) Gotta love a #pvv to yanno?
Everything feels so cheap these days. I just wait to find something of quality at the thrift. Most of my clothes, books and furniture is from the thrift store. It is funny because even in high school I complained about the clothes feeling cheap at the stores I shopped at like forever 21 and now the clothes feel even cheaper . I actually still have some of my early 2000s forever 21 clothes that I really abused and they look fine . It's so interesting and sad to me to see in real time how fast fashion has gotten even worse #PVV I like the new background. The thing I like about your background is that it doesn't feel over produced so it feels more intimate in a way.
The maintenance element of clothing culture has been in the outdoor community for ages and I think there could be some cool fashion implications of some of that being adopted and made its own in mainstream fashion.
I have had some sweatshirts (and no, not like H&M or Shein) that started having issues after a year or 2 but then I have a sweatshirt from 1950 that is still kicking 😅
This sucks so bad. I'm a tall statuesque person and cannot fit into vintage clothing. Women's sizes were so tiny. However I wear a lot of casual clothing, and patches are my thing. So if something gets a hole, I buy a cool patch and sew it on.
I hate that the quality in nowadays' garments is so bad, and even high price tag is not a promise of quality. That's mainly why most of my wardrobe is vintage clothing since its cheap and most of the time really well made compared to the newer equivalents. I also do buy some high quality modern pieces from time to time when I get some money saved as I am a uni student. And the new background is looking good! #pvv
On washing clothes: setting your washing machine at 30 degrees celsius (don't know what that is in fahrenheit) is not only good for your clothes (and no shrinking or color transfer) but also good for your energy usage/(plus the earth haha)! also, in the netherlands almost noone has a dryer -> just get a laundry rack to airdry your clothes. Those dryers seem to really destroy everything :')
Interesting video concept Drew! I've been thinking about trying to consume fashion in a more mindful way but I've been finding difficulty wrapping my head around paying $100+ per garment without the assurance of the quality being great, the materials being feeling premium, and the production of the piece being both sustainable and ethically sourced and produced. I admit that I have yet to purchase an expensive, premium quality garment as I'm in college and only work part time. I would like to know how you approach buying new pieces and how to find brands that's quality justifies the price. Thanks in advance!
I would look for smaller brands that are transparent about their supply chain. Most have an instagram or have been featured in youtube videos. The only problem is, most of them only have online shops so you cant try it on or check the quality
@@sigstad_ I second this. Durability makes clothing automatically more sustainable, so brands that are serious about sustainability produce (usually) durable products. For frequently washed and therefore more replaceable clothing I buy from cheap brands but opt for cotton, linen, hemp and lyocell/tencel, since those are natural fibers. btw linen is really durable even while washed, it also gets rid of body odor and the plant needs less water than cotton.
It takes so much energy to purchase smarter. My partner never understands me when I say "I don't want to buy the same thing twice" as my reasoning for purchasing something more expensive (after examining it to death, if I can). I wish more money meant better quality, but often times it doesn't.
Two times already I bought a shirt online and it turned out to be this weird elastic material that was extremely itchy. And on the pictures it looked more like cotton. I feel so dumb for not having looked at the materials on the website beforehand. And the fact that it’s fast fashion makes me even more mad bc the shirt was still relatively expensive. I will only be buying thrifted stuff from now on as they are prettier anyway, I hate 2024 clothing trends so much and most brands only have the current trends anyway
Excellent and very relevant topic of discussion. Consumerism has advanced to a ridiculous degree, and I have found myself caught in this trap; however, I've also purchased vintage/used items for quite some time and have deliberately chosen to wear clothing I've kept on hand for years and have even had a few cherished items repaired to keep indefinitely.
I literally found a 500$ dress, made to look ,,mad max“ like, with fabric strings hanging off of the waist and arms. Now, all fine and dandy, just for the fact that it didn’t have a hem line / sec stitch, that would’ve secured these loose strings, meaning that the dress is literally unfinished. Let these strings snag on anything and it’ll come undone within the first time u wear it. The dresses on the rack were literally falling apart, some were snagged up to the chest, IN THE STORE, ON THE HANGER! 500$ for what? Trash!
Really helpful info! I buy most of my play clothes (sweats, jeans, shorts, etc.) at Walmart or Old Navy. I learned that if I don't want them to shrink, I just wash them in the machine and hang them on a hangar to dry. They come out great, and I don't have to deal with the annoyance of sleeves that are too short or pant legs that don't even go down to my ankles. Great job explaining how economics work in relation to costs and profits.
I have a clothesline in my laundry room. I only use the dryer for towels, comforters and sweatpants. I air dry everything else. The colors on the items I air dry are still so vibrant.
Overall the demand for clothing is too high due to overconsumption and fast trend cycles. The huge corporations that most people buy from resort to cutting corners in sweatshops to maintain obscene profit margins. When we look back as recently as the 70s, it was still common to get locally made clothing from regional brands alongside department store pieces. The average low to middle class person didn't have a huge wardrobe with countless trendy options, they had a few high quality items for different situations that would last years before going out of style (not even wearing out). I'm glad to see a video covering this because a lot of this knowledge is either passed down from people who watched this transformation happen or insider info in the fashion world. There are some great additions in the comments but I want to add knowing about how your clothes are made really helps with caring for them. Learning about fabric content, stitching, design techniques, etc will totally change how you buy and care for clothes.
I'm in my 40s. I remember when I was a kid all the grown ups would say, " they don't make them like they used to." About everything. Clothing, furniture, cars.....and they were talking about things made in the 80s, which were way better than what we have now. This is not new. But it's very bad. This is why I try to thrift everything.
I have items from the Gap, Old Navy, Express, and Banana Republic that have lasted 20 years and counting. Items from fast fashion stores only get a few wears before they pill, tear, or fade.
Drew just spit some facts I live by! I'm always hang drying my clothes (especially in my bathroom!). #PVV loving the background! Keep doing great things Drew! Keep doing great things!
There are a number of factors that go into maintaining clothing. It starts with the fabrics and their quality. If they are cheaply made than they can break down easily. The factories where the clothing is made is also another factor. Particuarly air quality and cleanliness. Then the cheap labor comes into play, and the ability to do the job they are hired to do. In addition, your household cleanliness and priority of keeping the garment cleaned. Your washing machine and dryer along with your detergent choice determines longterm or short term wear and tear of clothing. Finally, the water quality is important when it comes to laundering clothing. If it is filled with non filtered impurities, it can annoy your clothing. Also, how you wear your clothing to know proper measurements etc.
I love this. To me, I think I am passionate about the utility and quality clothing provides. I like leather sneakers, cargo pants ( because of all the pockets ), leather boots, etc. I love to take great care of all my items wether it’s my pants shirts shoes or whatever. For me, utility comes first, then esthetics. Great video ❤.
Unless it’s warm and I’m active I wear my T-shirts twice. Sweaters (jumpers in the UK) around 5-7 days. I hang them to air in between wears and I spray the armpit areas with a spray bottle of mostly water filtered mixed with a little baking soda and a few drops of an essential oil like tea tree cedar wood or mint. Other than underwear, sportswear that I workout in and socks of course which I change 1-2x a day and wash these @ 40c and use the dryer. the main clothes on a delicates cycle 30c low spin < 800rpm and air dry. Jackets I never wash I sometimes spray and steam or occasional dry clean. Most of my clothes last a long time.
Yeah it’s also the quality of the actual fabrics, I’m learning to sew so I can choose higher quality wefts and fibres so my clothes will last. I just bought a blouse from dynamite and it ripped after 2 washes on the gentle cycle just from me moving around. It’s very disappointing. The shirt was tailored to me so it really shouldn’t have gotten a hole.
Another way to take care of your clothes when washing is put them in a laundry washing bags. Clothes like tees will be washed all the time and washing them in a bag will prevent them getting worn out or out of shape.
EVERYTHING has dropped in quality! Home builders are just throwing up houses left & right! Dan Ryan homes are a culprit to this! I have homeowner friends of a Dan Ryan home and not even 5 years later after buying a new home, they have problems that they should not be having for a brand new home!
the white clothes now are made with different materials and chemicals that made them get yellow or grey-shy so easily, if you want them to get them white again don't use bleach or packages that say would make them white because it actually stains this materials of the clothes, use "bicarbonato" (baking soda) in the same place you pour the soap in your washing machine, this is speacilly to manage those uniform clothes for your job or school. If you separate your whites according to materials will be better but it would take too much time and you would use way more water.
Hi mate, thanks for the thoughts. It’s a shame but there are some options if we are able to seek/afford them. An idea for a video: how much we should expect to pay for each article of clothing for it to last our lifetime? Jeans, shoes, jacket even shirt if possible.
I so desperately need to either find high quality basic brands someone can tell me. OR what to look for when thrifting. Finding more unique but high quality clothes not just "designer" is another day find.
Also one of the reasons things are made faster and cheaper is due too the exponentially growth of population numbers. You can't quality clothing for 7 almost 8 billion people.
My legs go through sweatpants like crazy. I wear them a lot and the tend to wear in a area that is difficult to fix (although I usually try). But I'm saving them to make a house coat out of or maybe a weird blanket. Although I don't think we should hold onto everything (i don't wanna become a hoarder) somethings have enough sentimental or practical value to be kept. Even if just for rags for my car or the kitchen.
Front loading washers are a lot gentler than top loaders, especially if you use a lingerie bag. They also use less detergent and water. I machine wash a few things that I reeeeally shouldn't on gentle in my front loader, and they always come out fine. (I still make sure to hand wash anything expensive or irreplaceable though!)
I wear my jeans 4 times before I wash them, unless I sweat or get something on them. It makes my jeans last forever. I buy 1 new pair maybe once a year
I'd say the audio quality is slightly worse , could be an EQ issue though. Since it's new you could just sell and then when the time comes invest in something a big step up from the old one rather than the next version of it
#pvv love the background! also yeah, my suspicion is that materials has a lot to do with it. it seems virtually impossible to find elastic that lasts these days, even though i air dry all of it!
Consumerism of material goods in every category, not just fashion is really prevalent today and is only going to increase tbh,. It's sad to see but this capitalistic mindset is unfortunately inevitable, however it does make me appreciate the smaller brands that still have that attention to detail and quality even more. #PVV Loving the extra greenery. Ngl the audio doesn't sound as good and I'd stay away from Blue microphones for your content, I'd personally look to upgrade to something like a Shure SM7B in the future or get a Rode Podmic. - Also would love a 'Drew Joiner' discord to be made, would be great for the community
A great tip I’ve learned is steaming your clothes- if you wore them out & want to freshen them up (I’m a germaphobe so its a concern for me lol) but they don’t really have to be washed, steaming is a great option because it kills bacteria (the steam gets HOT), helps kill odors & also removes wrinkles🙌
I sew my own clothes. Things dont last well or even fit well because companies cut their patterns in a way the cloth isnt meant to be cut in order to save waste. On one hand, cool, on the other... if you lay a pattern down in the wrong direction of the grain... it may not fit at all. I can spend $3 on 2 yards of cheap fabric at Walmart and 2 bucks on decent string, and my clothing will last over a decade. I've made clothes out of old, worn-out sheets, and they will still last years. But my husbands black slacks? 3-6 months, even with proper care. And yes, improper washing will reduce an items life. Most things need washed and dried with low to no heat and workout clothes... do NOT use fabric softener nor dryee sheets. Both detergent and softener need to be properly measured. You aren't supposed to fill the lid entirely. It will shorten the life of your clothes AND appliances.
yes, clothing now and days suck (mostly fast fashion) that's why I always go for clothing that is more better quality that could last me forever almost. I know not everyone could buy expensive clothing, that's why vintage clothes that are made in USA back in the day is your best bet. I still buy vintage t shirts, and they fit great because of the past owner, and the quality of the shirts are so much better then the shirts now. Like Hanes beefy-T as an example... that blank back in the day 10-20 years ago was such good quality, made in USA, and everything about it, is beautiful but now, the Hanes beefy-T are so horrible quality, they feel uncomfortable on you're skin, they fit horrible, and they don't last long after 3 washes and get even MORE uncomfortable as you keep washing it. It's sad that brands charge so much money for such bad quality.
Clothes washing tips: 1.) Get a wonderwash, it made handwash my clothes so much faster. 2.) use mild detergents 3.) Do not use fabric softener, you will damage the clothing fibers this way 4.) Dryer sheets, also mess up clothes 5.) on the washing machine settings, set the spin to slow. Even better set the water temperature to cold if your clothing is made to be washed in cold water (always refer to care label) 6.) Air dry clothes will help your clothes last longer. 7.) Spare towels. rolls up sweaters (or heavy fabrics) in towels and gently squeeze the water out of it. Dry them flat. Do not hang them dry. Also, vintage clothing were not only made of better quality but the previous owners also took good care of the clothing too.
Genuine question, I’m from a fairly hot/dry country so I air dry everything - is anyone from somewhere that it’s more normal to chuck everything in the dryer? (Zero judgement: I only use it for sheets/towels if it’s super wet out, and my uniforms when I worked as an electrician and had super tough hi vis clothing that I had to be in day in day out for safety but that also got filthy after one wear)
Even my pieces from the 80s are kinda... eh quality even when they were just made, it just as the years goes by the quality gets worst even with designer brands, I hand wash majority of my clothes except things I use for sleeping or cleaning
#pvv Love the background, also loved this topic. I adore older clothing just because the quality of it is so much better than women’s clothing today…mainly for tops (I feel like I can find pretty good new denim)
If it 'broke', fix it. Clothes today are not well made. They need better care and learning how to repair your clothing goes a long way. Part of this is the trends of distressed clothing. When clothing is purposely distressed, the fabric is all ready weakened. When you pre- rip jeans and make holes in sweaters for fashion, the clothing piece is already weakened and will fall apart sooner. Personally, I have no desire to look like I got my clothes out of a dumpster. And yes, don't over wash your clothes. Washing them because you wore them once to sit in restaurant for an hour means you just washed clean clothing. If you want to know how take care of your clothes - Please read Laundry Love by Patric Richards.
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It's not only fashion. Tech devices or furniture has downgraded insanely. Back then every button every little detail was cared for and has had care and effort into it.
God I love capitalism
It's insane how much care was put into each detail. I recently lost a button on one of my favorite vintage jackets. Searched forever for a replacement and it was so expensive (for a button that is) due to material and manufacturing process. I know I could have got any random plastic one anywhere but I wanted to be as authentic as I could 😅
cuz everything is now automated
*Me with my "at least it can take 10 years" computer*: Ha ha ha, Apple ☕
Oh yea furniture is shit. You're better off buying vintage with wear, still better quality than buying new at most retailers.
fun fact: when the first nylon socks for women were made, they were basically indestructible, but the owners of the technology asked chemists to make it ripable and to degrade with uv exposure over time
😮ain’t that some shit !
Silk stockings are still pretty indestructible. Really expensive though.
@@tt-tk9076I came here to say this. When the lightbulb first came out it would last forever. But then they decided they couldn’t make any money with a bulb like that.
The centennial bulb has been burning since 1901.
@@tt-tk9076 all of the repairmen I’ve spoken to hate it. Things are too complicated and too fragile now. I’ve had a couple of them tell me they have replaced none of their appliances with new ones and won’t until it’s absolutely necessary.
When my ex and I got married in 87 he had just joined the AF. We were broke. We bought a washing machine and dryer for $50 from someone deploying. I was thrilled because I been using the laundromat which was inconvenient and expensive.
We used them for 4 years until I got pregnant and we bought a new house. We sold the washer and dryer for $50 each to a friend and helped him move them to his place. Ten years later they were still going strong 😂
My parents bought a couch in the early 70’s. It was Ethan Allen. It was reupholstered in the late 80’s. Then my aunt took it when we redecorated. A few years later she gave it to my uncle. It’s been reupholstered again but it is still going strong in the den of his family camp. I don’t think it’s ever going to die.
I recently bought some vintage stockings on vinted and this is actually true. Truly indestructible!
My mum is a hobby sewer (is this a word?) and used to sew almost all of my clothes as a kid. I'm glad she thought me about different types of fabric and stitches, aswell as tailoring. So when I now buy clothes for myself it's quite useful knowing what is and isn't worth the money and knowing what could last me a lifetime. Alot of vintage clothing is actually lightyears away in quality from new stuff, so second hand is where I thrive, because sadly alot of the stuff today isn't really worth its price :/
I think the word you're looking for is "seamstress." When I read "sewer" I thought of sewage xD. I also wholeheartedly agree with your take on second hand vs new stuff.
Sewer, sewist, seamstress all work apparently
hell nah you called your mother a sewer💀💀💀
I say sewist because it is gender neutral and doesn't make me think of sewage.
I also love thrifting and sewing. I only buy underwear new. Everything else is thrifted or made myself
My mother was a hobby SEAMSTRESS and tailor then, she became a professional one. She also taught me the difference in fabrics and how to care for them, including the basics of hand sewing and machine sewing. Knowing how to repair your clothes is the best thing to know for saving the garment, especially the ones you love. Thanks to her, i know how to shop for my clothes, upkeep and repair them, when I'm not making a garment myself.😉😀
Knowing how to replace a button, reinforce stitching, adjust hems, and change a zipper is life changing to your clothes. But just like Drew said, even knowing your body and it's measurements are the most basic way to having clothes that fit better, cause less stress. If you don't have the skill, take clothing to the cleaners, they usually have a tailor there to help repair things😌
I hate the poor quality of clothing. Finding the perfect cardigan costs me a lot of energy - I don’t want it to break after 2 washes.
You're not supposed to just throw knitted garments in the washing machine, they need to be washed on the gentle or hand wash setting and hung up to dry. Not denying that clothes, including knitted items, are made sub-par quality, but improper care can also contribute to pieces falling apart too quickly.
Best thing you can do as a consumer is just slow down and put more thought into the pieces that you're buying. You can get AMAZING quality clothing, but it either takes a lot of time if buying vintage, or a lot of money if buying new. The difference though is unexplainable, once you get THAT piece that is just so much higher quality than everything else, you find yourself not wanting to wear anything else. The pricetag might hurt to see in the short term, but it's almost always worth it in the long run.
How much should we actually expect to pay for a piece to last a lifetime then? Like are Japanese denim jeans expected to be passed on? Or a super heavy flannel etc
@Vino M Never said anything about a piece needing to last a lifetime, it doesn't. What I am saying is slow down as a buyer and focus on quality instead of quantity, and buy the best that you can afford. Don't be lured by marketing and sales, SAVE YOUR MONEY FOR THE PIECE YOU WANT.
For washing clothing less tip: some of the nicest pieces I have are sweaters… but I am prone to sweaty pits because I have anxiety. I cannot help it, and I don’t really sweat anywhere else. ANYWAYS. My tip is to wear a shirt under some of your nicer tops, that way your favorite sweater or sweatshirt doesn’t have to be washed purely because you sweat a bit etc. Maybe seems obvious, but I hope this helps somebody!
Dress shields can also be an option
I wear heavyweight proclubs under all my hoodies and sweaters. As long as I don’t wear my sweater for a week straight I almost never have to wash them. I do the same thing for jeans. The best tip I learned is to wear high quality undergarments so you don’t soil your actual clothes. If you think about it, previous generations wore the same coat and trousers for weeks at a time before they had a chance to wash them. We wash our clothes way too frequently.
btw, the ideal undergarment fabric is linen, it's the only fabric that gets stronger when wet, not getting destroyed in the wash as a result. Sad that linen is so expensive nowadays
Which is why in the old days people actually wore undergarments.
Wearing panty liners on the inside of sweaters is an old con trick lol
Buy less, Own Better, this is the motto I go by when it comes to clothing and most things in my life. Buying quality clothing for the long run with quality materials have actually made my clothing age BETTER.
It's wild to imagine how rare quality vintage clothes will be from this era. If 99% of it isn't being made to last, 2020s vintage clothes are gonna be hooot items, I feel like.
Most likely going to be the stuff that was hardly worn at all since that's how it works for vintage from earlier time periods.
Or only reproductions of 2020 fashion made with better quality will survive. The originals would've already disintegrated unless it is high-end fashion.
The fact that we need youtube videos to remind us to be gentle with our clothes and repair them if they get damaged instead of throwing them away and buying brand new ones is absolutely insane to me. How have we gotten to this point smh
Fair, but hear me out some people simply just do not know. so think of it as a friendly reminder
My mom is super into visible mending, and always helps when I need repairs and such!
And if white or natural colored items are beyond repair, we sometimes make them into projects for Shibori dying.
Long term, I save all old graphic tshirts that I love that will eventually get made into a T-shirt quilt!
There are so many ways to re-invent and keep clothes going that you own!
May I recommend that you speak on the customization world of fashion, from changing up buttons, laces and even swooping out hem colors for the sake of having something "Different" out there from everyone else
I think the change in quality is bigger in shoes because of the amount that is being mass produced. A lot of people wear shoes every day but don’t even take a little time to clean them or protect them until the sole start falling off then they notice.
My life. I take care of my fast fashion clothes, so I can use it for YEARS, but shoes... I had a pair of sandals that, after storing them in winter, just broke in my hands 😱 I use them just for some months! Same with some winter shoes, stored in summer just for throwing them 💔 Saddest thing is that reparing a shoe has the same cost (or even more!) than buying a new pair, at least on my city.
Another care tip- for sweatshirts/t shirts dry flat on a drying rack if you can. The extra weight of the water on a hung garment will cause the hanger to bag out the shoulders
Same with sweaters in general (not just if wet) : sweaters should be folded to avoid them stretching out! :)
i own one piece of genuine high fashion, a gorgeous armani jacket a very well off friend got me as a gift. most of my closet is thrifted. that $3k+ jacket lost a button after like four or five wears where i babied it the whole time. it also feels incredibly flimsy and cheap, and while yes the stitching is nice, the materials feel shockingly cheap. i have a corduroy sherpa i got on clearance for like $12 at tj maxx and it feels significantly more sturdy and well made. my highest quality clothes are a vintage wilsons leather jacket from the 80s and a pair of calvin klein men’s jeans i got from a goodwill outlet. 9/10 i shop around a new clothing store i’m shocked by how low quality the clothing feels. hell i work in a store that sells a lot of graphic tees and i’ve watched the quality of both the blanks and the prints nosedive over the last few years. it’s wild how quality has just dropped
I'm Asian, Indonesian to be exact. We are used to hand-wash and air dried our clothes since centuries ago and let me tell you all: yes your clothes will last longer(hopefully) lol. Lots of Indonesian households can not afford buying washing machine since still there are those who live in poverty, even until now. So yes, use the advice Drew said in this video for your clothes to last longer!
Are my clothes worse now? When I bought fast fashion yes, but once I started spending a little more and buying fewer pieces I can't say my new garments are of subpar quality compared to my vintage pieces.
As someone who has worked in the industry for a bit, companies are "cheaping" out. The goal is to have it last two to three washes. After that they don't care and you aren't able to return the garment. So much happens behind the scenes. I'm presently working on my brand where the quality will be sooooo much higher. The only caveat is price point is higher.
For those who hate hand washing, one of the most useful piece of advice I’ve gotten from my mum is soaking. And when I say soaking, sometimes I will soak things for hours on end and I don’t need to aggressively scrub at them
I bought my first pair of Prada Drivers last year and they looked super nice, but did not last more than 2 wears in the city before the leather started splitting. I don't see myself ever buying from them ever again considering the amount of money they cost. Now I'm super diligent about reviews and materials when buying something in that price range.
I absolutely LOVE topics like this. Caring for what we have! It’s the 2023 vibe
Hand washing clothes can be so therapeutic, too. Like putting on a podcast or chill playlist and just focusing on taking care of your clothes not only helps you appreciate them more (you get to know every seam of the garment and I've fallen even more in love with my hand made pieces), but helps them last longer, is better for the environment, and can be a brief relief from the stressful fashion world lol. (Also freezing your jeans? You parents will judge you but I swear to god they will last a decade) Gotta love a #pvv to yanno?
Everything feels so cheap these days. I just wait to find something of quality at the thrift. Most of my clothes, books and furniture is from the thrift store. It is funny because even in high school I complained about the clothes feeling cheap at the stores I shopped at like forever 21 and now the clothes feel even cheaper . I actually still have some of my early 2000s forever 21 clothes that I really abused and they look fine . It's so interesting and sad to me to see in real time how fast fashion has gotten even worse
#PVV I like the new background. The thing I like about your background is that it doesn't feel over produced so it feels more intimate in a way.
The maintenance element of clothing culture has been in the outdoor community for ages and I think there could be some cool fashion implications of some of that being adopted and made its own in mainstream fashion.
I have had some sweatshirts (and no, not like H&M or Shein) that started having issues after a year or 2 but then I have a sweatshirt from 1950 that is still kicking 😅
repaired clothes simply have more personality than brand new clothes 🤷
This sucks so bad. I'm a tall statuesque person and cannot fit into vintage clothing. Women's sizes were so tiny. However I wear a lot of casual clothing, and patches are my thing. So if something gets a hole, I buy a cool patch and sew it on.
I hate that the quality in nowadays' garments is so bad, and even high price tag is not a promise of quality. That's mainly why most of my wardrobe is vintage clothing since its cheap and most of the time really well made compared to the newer equivalents. I also do buy some high quality modern pieces from time to time when I get some money saved as I am a uni student. And the new background is looking good! #pvv
On washing clothes: setting your washing machine at 30 degrees celsius (don't know what that is in fahrenheit) is not only good for your clothes (and no shrinking or color transfer) but also good for your energy usage/(plus the earth haha)! also, in the netherlands almost noone has a dryer -> just get a laundry rack to airdry your clothes. Those dryers seem to really destroy everything :')
Interesting video concept Drew! I've been thinking about trying to consume fashion in a more mindful way but I've been finding difficulty wrapping my head around paying $100+ per garment without the assurance of the quality being great, the materials being feeling premium, and the production of the piece being both sustainable and ethically sourced and produced. I admit that I have yet to purchase an expensive, premium quality garment as I'm in college and only work part time. I would like to know how you approach buying new pieces and how to find brands that's quality justifies the price. Thanks in advance!
2nd hand it!!!
I would look for smaller brands that are transparent about their supply chain.
Most have an instagram or have been featured in youtube videos.
The only problem is, most of them only have online shops so you cant try it on or check the quality
@@sigstad_ I second this. Durability makes clothing automatically more sustainable, so brands that are serious about sustainability produce (usually) durable products. For frequently washed and therefore more replaceable clothing I buy from cheap brands but opt for cotton, linen, hemp and lyocell/tencel, since those are natural fibers. btw linen is really durable even while washed, it also gets rid of body odor and the plant needs less water than cotton.
I just get second hand cloths. Less guilt
It takes so much energy to purchase smarter. My partner never understands me when I say "I don't want to buy the same thing twice" as my reasoning for purchasing something more expensive (after examining it to death, if I can). I wish more money meant better quality, but often times it doesn't.
Not only are clothes worse now, they’re not repairable either. All this elastic in the fabric makes it almost impossible to stitch back together
Two times already I bought a shirt online and it turned out to be this weird elastic material that was extremely itchy. And on the pictures it looked more like cotton. I feel so dumb for not having looked at the materials on the website beforehand. And the fact that it’s fast fashion makes me even more mad bc the shirt was still relatively expensive.
I will only be buying thrifted stuff from now on as they are prettier anyway, I hate 2024 clothing trends so much and most brands only have the current trends anyway
I've just started caring about how I dress and find your videos really helpful and informative. Thank you!
7:00 what i’d like to add on is to flat dry on a rack always too ! Since almost all natural fibers slowly stretch out over time
Excellent and very relevant topic of discussion. Consumerism has advanced to a ridiculous degree, and I have found myself caught in this trap; however, I've also purchased vintage/used items for quite some time and have deliberately chosen to wear clothing I've kept on hand for years and have even had a few cherished items repaired to keep indefinitely.
This is a much needed watch as I've invested in a bunch of new pieces that I value
I literally found a 500$ dress, made to look ,,mad max“ like, with fabric strings hanging off of the waist and arms. Now, all fine and dandy, just for the fact that it didn’t have a hem line / sec stitch, that would’ve secured these loose strings, meaning that the dress is literally unfinished. Let these strings snag on anything and it’ll come undone within the first time u wear it.
The dresses on the rack were literally falling apart, some were snagged up to the chest, IN THE STORE, ON THE HANGER! 500$ for what? Trash!
Really helpful info! I buy most of my play clothes (sweats, jeans, shorts, etc.) at Walmart or Old Navy. I learned that if I don't want them to shrink, I just wash them in the machine and hang them on a hangar to dry. They come out great, and I don't have to deal with the annoyance of sleeves that are too short or pant legs that don't even go down to my ankles. Great job explaining how economics work in relation to costs and profits.
I have a clothesline in my laundry room. I only use the dryer for towels, comforters and sweatpants. I air dry everything else. The colors on the items I air dry are still so vibrant.
Your microphone is good. The sound is nice. Your voice is relaxing.
Overall the demand for clothing is too high due to overconsumption and fast trend cycles. The huge corporations that most people buy from resort to cutting corners in sweatshops to maintain obscene profit margins. When we look back as recently as the 70s, it was still common to get locally made clothing from regional brands alongside department store pieces. The average low to middle class person didn't have a huge wardrobe with countless trendy options, they had a few high quality items for different situations that would last years before going out of style (not even wearing out). I'm glad to see a video covering this because a lot of this knowledge is either passed down from people who watched this transformation happen or insider info in the fashion world. There are some great additions in the comments but I want to add knowing about how your clothes are made really helps with caring for them. Learning about fabric content, stitching, design techniques, etc will totally change how you buy and care for clothes.
I'm in my 40s. I remember when I was a kid all the grown ups would say, " they don't make them like they used to." About everything. Clothing, furniture, cars.....and they were talking about things made in the 80s, which were way better than what we have now. This is not new. But it's very bad. This is why I try to thrift everything.
No bro is very simple producers are getting greedier and greedier so lower quality bigger profits
I have items from the Gap, Old Navy, Express, and Banana Republic that have lasted 20 years and counting. Items from fast fashion stores only get a few wears before they pill, tear, or fade.
Drew just spit some facts I live by! I'm always hang drying my clothes (especially in my bathroom!). #PVV loving the background! Keep doing great things Drew! Keep doing great things!
ayyy pvv game stronggg! I saw that video and it was a fire fit 🙌 loved the vid
Good stuff drew. Great tips
Thanks Eddie!
love the background and love the new ,Mic too
congrats on 100k! Also I enjoyed the new background 😁
Love these type of vids Drew. Keep ‘em woke!
Hey Drew, this is the first video I've seen of yours and I just have to say I love your vibe! Keep doing what you're doing, !
You're super valid dude. Keep it up. Thanks for the insight.
There are a number of factors that go into maintaining clothing. It starts with the fabrics and their quality. If they are cheaply made than they can break down easily. The factories where the clothing is made is also another factor. Particuarly air quality and cleanliness. Then the cheap labor comes into play, and the ability to do the job they are hired to do. In addition, your household cleanliness and priority of keeping the garment cleaned. Your washing machine and dryer along with your detergent choice determines longterm or short term wear and tear of clothing. Finally, the water quality is important when it comes to laundering clothing. If it is filled with non filtered impurities, it can annoy your clothing. Also, how you wear your clothing to know proper measurements etc.
I love this. To me, I think I am passionate about the utility and quality clothing provides. I like leather sneakers, cargo pants ( because of all the pockets ), leather boots, etc. I love to take great care of all my items wether it’s my pants shirts shoes or whatever. For me, utility comes first, then esthetics. Great video ❤.
Unless it’s warm and I’m active I wear my T-shirts twice. Sweaters (jumpers in the UK) around 5-7 days. I hang them to air in between wears and I spray the armpit areas with a spray bottle of mostly water filtered mixed with a little baking soda and a few drops of an essential oil like tea tree cedar wood or mint. Other than underwear, sportswear that I workout in and socks of course which I change 1-2x a day and wash these @ 40c and use the dryer. the main clothes on a delicates cycle 30c low spin < 800rpm and air dry. Jackets I never wash I sometimes spray and steam or occasional dry clean. Most of my clothes last a long time.
love the plants in the background
Yeah it’s also the quality of the actual fabrics, I’m learning to sew so I can choose higher quality wefts and fibres so my clothes will last. I just bought a blouse from dynamite and it ripped after 2 washes on the gentle cycle just from me moving around. It’s very disappointing. The shirt was tailored to me so it really shouldn’t have gotten a hole.
Another way to take care of your clothes when washing is put them in a laundry washing bags. Clothes like tees will be washed all the time and washing them in a bag will prevent them getting worn out or out of shape.
it's like clothes for your clothes to protect your clothes
6:15 issey miyake really reversed that sentiment since you have to wash ur pleats please items every time u wear them which is such a hassle lol.
I really love when you consider other countries in your videos, thanks
Gotta love a Drew Joiner video on my birthday😁
EVERYTHING has dropped in quality! Home builders are just throwing up houses left & right! Dan Ryan homes are a culprit to this! I have homeowner friends of a Dan Ryan home and not even 5 years later after buying a new home, they have problems that they should not be having for a brand new home!
I think the mic is better. Idk why it sound more clear and a bit less bass which i find very nice to listen to
the white clothes now are made with different materials and chemicals that made them get yellow or grey-shy so easily, if you want them to get them white again don't use bleach or packages that say would make them white because it actually stains this materials of the clothes, use "bicarbonato" (baking soda) in the same place you pour the soap in your washing machine, this is speacilly to manage those uniform clothes for your job or school. If you separate your whites according to materials will be better but it would take too much time and you would use way more water.
Hi mate, thanks for the thoughts. It’s a shame but there are some options if we are able to seek/afford them.
An idea for a video: how much we should expect to pay for each article of clothing for it to last our lifetime? Jeans, shoes, jacket even shirt if possible.
I so desperately need to either find high quality basic brands someone can tell me. OR what to look for when thrifting. Finding more unique but high quality clothes not just "designer" is another day find.
Man I been doin this for years. Great vid bruva
great video and timing I just had an english exam and this was one of the topics
Also one of the reasons things are made faster and cheaper is due too the exponentially growth of population numbers. You can't quality clothing for 7 almost 8 billion people.
My legs go through sweatpants like crazy. I wear them a lot and the tend to wear in a area that is difficult to fix (although I usually try).
But I'm saving them to make a house coat out of or maybe a weird blanket.
Although I don't think we should hold onto everything (i don't wanna become a hoarder) somethings have enough sentimental or practical value to be kept. Even if just for rags for my car or the kitchen.
Drew discusses all of what we need to hear
Front loading washers are a lot gentler than top loaders, especially if you use a lingerie bag. They also use less detergent and water. I machine wash a few things that I reeeeally shouldn't on gentle in my front loader, and they always come out fine. (I still make sure to hand wash anything expensive or irreplaceable though!)
I wear my jeans 4 times before I wash them, unless I sweat or get something on them. It makes my jeans last forever. I buy 1 new pair maybe once a year
Ive invested in some patagonia pieces, that do cost quite a bit. but the quality is great and they have lasted me for quite a bit now
“Prices only increase over time” is patently untrue over a ten year period especially in goods like clothing - an Econ major
I'd say the audio quality is slightly worse , could be an EQ issue though. Since it's new you could just sell and then when the time comes invest in something a big step up from the old one rather than the next version of it
Yeah I agree bro, I wash my nice denim inside out on cold but my nicer tops have to go to the cleaners… the washing machine destroys shit
Love the videos man keep it up🍻
Just replaced my Vivobarefoot shoes and was sorely disappointed. SOREly. Haha. Ouch.
I really think we might be going back to bespoke soon whether we want to or not.
#pvv love the background! also yeah, my suspicion is that materials has a lot to do with it. it seems virtually impossible to find elastic that lasts these days, even though i air dry all of it!
Consumerism of material goods in every category, not just fashion is really prevalent today and is only going to increase tbh,. It's sad to see but this capitalistic mindset is unfortunately inevitable, however it does make me appreciate the smaller brands that still have that attention to detail and quality even more. #PVV Loving the extra greenery. Ngl the audio doesn't sound as good and I'd stay away from Blue microphones for your content, I'd personally look to upgrade to something like a Shure SM7B in the future or get a Rode Podmic.
- Also would love a 'Drew Joiner' discord to be made, would be great for the community
Great video as always! #PVV LOOKING GOOD.
A great tip I’ve learned is steaming your clothes- if you wore them out & want to freshen them up (I’m a germaphobe so its a concern for me lol) but they don’t really have to be washed, steaming is a great option because it kills bacteria (the steam gets HOT), helps kill odors & also removes wrinkles🙌
I sew my own clothes. Things dont last well or even fit well because companies cut their patterns in a way the cloth isnt meant to be cut in order to save waste. On one hand, cool, on the other... if you lay a pattern down in the wrong direction of the grain... it may not fit at all. I can spend $3 on 2 yards of cheap fabric at Walmart and 2 bucks on decent string, and my clothing will last over a decade. I've made clothes out of old, worn-out sheets, and they will still last years. But my husbands black slacks? 3-6 months, even with proper care. And yes, improper washing will reduce an items life. Most things need washed and dried with low to no heat and workout clothes... do NOT use fabric softener nor dryee sheets. Both detergent and softener need to be properly measured. You aren't supposed to fill the lid entirely. It will shorten the life of your clothes AND appliances.
yes, clothing now and days suck (mostly fast fashion) that's why I always go for clothing that is more better quality that could last me forever almost. I know not everyone could buy expensive clothing, that's why vintage clothes that are made in USA back in the day is your best bet. I still buy vintage t shirts, and they fit great because of the past owner, and the quality of the shirts are so much better then the shirts now. Like Hanes beefy-T as an example... that blank back in the day 10-20 years ago was such good quality, made in USA, and everything about it, is beautiful but now, the Hanes beefy-T are so horrible quality, they feel uncomfortable on you're skin, they fit horrible, and they don't last long after 3 washes and get even MORE uncomfortable as you keep washing it. It's sad that brands charge so much money for such bad quality.
Well said bro. I fully agree with your washing section of this video. I do the exact same
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Clothes washing tips:
1.) Get a wonderwash, it made handwash my clothes so much faster.
2.) use mild detergents
3.) Do not use fabric softener, you will damage the clothing fibers this way
4.) Dryer sheets, also mess up clothes
5.) on the washing machine settings, set the spin to slow. Even better set the water temperature to cold if your clothing is made to be washed in cold water (always refer to care label)
6.) Air dry clothes will help your clothes last longer.
7.) Spare towels. rolls up sweaters (or heavy fabrics) in towels and gently squeeze the water out of it. Dry them flat. Do not hang them dry.
Also, vintage clothing were not only made of better quality but the previous owners also took good care of the clothing too.
Genuine question, I’m from a fairly hot/dry country so I air dry everything - is anyone from somewhere that it’s more normal to chuck everything in the dryer?
(Zero judgement: I only use it for sheets/towels if it’s super wet out, and my uniforms when I worked as an electrician and had super tough hi vis clothing that I had to be in day in day out for safety but that also got filthy after one wear)
The background looks kool.
Make fovever lasting clothes from bulletproof/slashproof kevlar, nanocellulose or Dyneema.
Even my pieces from the 80s are kinda... eh quality even when they were just made, it just as the years goes by the quality gets worst even with designer brands, I hand wash majority of my clothes except things I use for sleeping or cleaning
#pvv Love the background, also loved this topic. I adore older clothing just because the quality of it is so much better than women’s clothing today…mainly for tops (I feel like I can find pretty good new denim)
I wash my jeans every three weeks.....I air them out dailym jeans and sweaters aren't meant to be over washed
I really try to make my own or get a tailored piece of clothing.
How long do you think one should stay with a piece is it when it dies or when it's too familiar to you and pple?
If it 'broke', fix it. Clothes today are not well made. They need better care and learning how to repair your clothing goes a long way. Part of this is the trends of distressed clothing. When clothing is purposely distressed, the fabric is all ready weakened. When you pre- rip jeans and make holes in sweaters for fashion, the clothing piece is already weakened and will fall apart sooner. Personally, I have no desire to look like I got my clothes out of a dumpster. And yes, don't over wash your clothes. Washing them because you wore them once to sit in restaurant for an hour means you just washed clean clothing. If you want to know how take care of your clothes - Please read Laundry Love by Patric Richards.
Love your sweater where did you buy it?
Anything of decent quality is so expensive. I can’t afford 100 dollars for a sweater.