Quitting Fast Fashion | how I transitioned to a sustainable wardrobe without $$$ & why
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Hello! My name is Christie. My middle name is Sedona. I'm from Montreal/New England and i'm now living in Seattle. I live a vegan, mostly zero waste lifestyle. I'm very passionate about wellness, fitness, mama earth, self care and ethical fashion. I used to be a clothing designer and freelance brand consultant but now I'm a jobless entrepreneur trying to advocate sustainable living and self love through youtube and podcasting. I'm over the moon happy to be on this journey with ya!
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haha not entirely sure why I spoke so fast in this vid. I think your gurl had too much coffee this morning. But never the less, I hope you enjoyed this video! Excited to continue to share sustainable and thrifty fashion tips and such that I pick up! 💛💛💛 Lemme know what your favourite thing about sustainable fashion is! Or perhaps lemme know about your recent thrifty finds! I luv all your inspo!!
Sending ya luv 💛
Thank you so much for this video. It was so eye opening. I admire you so much for shutting down your business for ethical reasons (and for stopping consuming wow!!). When you mentioned your initial doubts and resistance to thrifting I could totally relate! (I should have watched the entire video before commenting below). I'm excited for your upcoming videos with tips for thrifting!! (And washing/sanitizing using natural organic products?) (Also, does anyone know a good thrift or second hand online store in Europe?)
you are very fluent and i enjoy listening so do not worry.
"not entirely sure why I spoke so fast in this vid"
If this is how you sound when talking fast, you must sound like a stoner when talking normal.
so inspiring!!
currently hosting a fundraiser with FABSCRAP, a non-profit organization that saves textile waste from the environment, to raise money so they can spread their sustainable goal! goal is $3000 and im about $100 in...any donation helps! lets help the planet 🌎 fabscrap-2019.funraise.org/fundraiser/liv-rescues-fashion
Guys! Use Renoon.com. I just found it and it makes it so easy to find new brands, capsule collections made with good materials.
Can I add an important point? I work in a charity shop in England and the local community essentially uses us as their waste disposal and their recycling centre. We get so much unwearable clothing, broken appliances, bedding, etc. It completely overwhelms us and over half of what people donate to us goes straight to landfill.
I work for a mental health charity, and someone came in with ten bags of old manky bedding. Even though we don't usually refuse anything, in order to not offend customers, I told this man that if he gave this bedding to us it would go straight in the bin, as I thought he had the right to know. He got extremely stroppy and asked me how I supposed the poor homeless people were going to get bedding to sleep in if I chucked his old sheets away. It seems the general public have no idea how charity shops work? Why on earth would you think that donating old bedding to a mental health charity meant it would end up at a homeless shelter? On rubbish day when all our sacs of rubbish are collected we get so many customers complaining about how much is getting sent to landfill. But perhaps if they didn't donate their broken lamps and blenders to us, and instead took them to an electrical recycling centre, they wouldn't end up in landfill? ( I use this as an example because there is literally an electrical appliance recycling point about 15 mins from my shop). The general public must learn how to donate responsibly, because at the moment, as someone who is in the midst of it all, I actually find second hand shops have a pretty bad effect on the environment the way things are currently going.
As nice an idea as it is that your local charity/ thrift shop would have the means to recycle everything and deal with all of your waste for you, these are services that must be paid for, and my shop is focused on raising money for people struggling with mental health, it's not an environmental charity. My advice would be to genuinely ask your local charity shop what they can and can't use, recycle the things they can't use if you have the recourses to, and if you don't, throw it away yourself so we don't get such an excess of items. The idea of passing on your waste to someone else may be appealing, but it helps no one.
SO MUCH YES FOR THIS!!!! So many people really have no idea how second hand shops work! They’re not a dump 🙈😭
Thanks for posting this comment.
Very true! Some of the thrift stores in my area will even often sell items that should have gone straight in the garbage. Then on the flip side, there's those people who are too lazy to take things to the thrift store and just put them to the curb when they are still good. Just yesterday I went down to the recycling room in my condo and saw that someone left a bunch of stuff down there that they no longer wanted and it was going to just end up getting thrown out. I grabbed it all and will be taking it to the thrift store on behalf of those lazy people. A fan that still worked, weights, a dish rack, a bath mat still in the package ... my conscience would not let me leave it there to go to the dump.
I live in London and I was told that whatever is not wearable is still useful so I do add not wearable staff in my charity bags! Is that not right? A lady working a cancer research uk shop told me.
Maria L 100% yes if the shop has told you they can! Many charity shops are partnered with a clothes/rags recycling company, and so can pass on those unwearable clothes to said company for recycling. All charity shops have different partners and services available to them though, which is why it is so important to ask! My charity shop is not partnered with a clothes recycling company right now unfortunately, I would add though that I think this is problematic, and the charity is currently trying to get partnered with one to reduce waste.
I didn’t know I was being “sustainable”. It just started with me being broke. Wow. Pat on my back.
Acme people are always like "oh wow you dont fly and dont go out a lot" as if those things were not expensive
Fr tho
Literally same
The movie "the true cost" on Netflix opened my eyes, now I only buy second hand and safe soooo much money 🤗
Yes, same. I watched it and it completely changed my view on what I was buying. I'm only a teen but now I try my best to buy second hand or just not buy clothes at all unless I really needed them
Watched it today and bawled my eyes out heehee never wearing clothes again x
@@ifiruledtheworld1st Keep us updated on this new nude lifestyle!:)
It is a great documentary.
Literally I have found clothes at thrift stores that still have the tags on them. I'm like bruh.... what. LOL. The only thing I won't buy second hand are like under garments. I don't know. Used panties freak me out. Hahahaha. But everything else second hand unless there's something super super specific I need.
Another tip! If you're looking to donate clothes, try donating them to a women's shelter or a homeless shelter in your area. Rather than a Saver's or a Goodwill where there's no guarantee that your clothes won't end up in landfills, give them to people who need them and will actually use them.
YESSSSSS!!!! I'm in the process of doing the same with my old pads and tampons from before I got into zero waste/reusable options. There are always people in need! Especially when donating things that are in need and relevant to your local climate like jackets/socks/etc. 💛
Such a great tip!!💚
There’s a thrift store near me that donates the clothes they don’t sell to a shelter; I wish more worked that way
Savers is a great charity, if they don't use it, they donate it to 13 other charities or recycle it! I miss having them in my area!
Double check with the shelter first, because the ones by me do not want clothing as they have too much... which is also massively telling of the society we are in at the moment.
Thrift stores now charging more drives me INSANE! I started going to Goodwill with my grandma when I was little (like...the 80s). I remember when (yes, I'm old) for example, all shoes were $3. Now I'll go in and see a pair that is a good name brand that's priced way higher than the other pairs. That's the fun of thrifting! Finding a great brand at a crazy cheap price! Drives me crazy. Goodwill gettin' all uppity 😂
Here in New Zealand at my local thrift store shoes are $5 - $30 and they are old an beat up.
yeah same here, wanted to buy a dress in hopes to try my hand at upcycling, to better my tailoring skills, found a nice tropical themed green moo moo, it looked new, but still its a moo moo, no one wants those anymore. they wanted 15$ for it, hen they got it for free, its like get real please.
Yeah, I see that in Egland a lot. If a brand new Primark dress costs £12, I don't understand why two years later it'll be sold for £10 in a charity shop. I find many treasures in charity shops, but sometimes... the pricing is just wrong.
Ugh exactly I went to goodwill in hopes to find some basic tees for work and most of them were $10! I can get them cheaper at Walmart unfortunately 😕
50% off days at Goodwill are the BEST.
In late 2018 I started thinking of quitting fast fashion, but, in my country we don't have many cheap thrift stores, so I decided to make my new year's purpose not to buy any new clothing. I didn't buy anything for about 7 months, until yesterday I ran into a garage sale and saw a jacket I loved, so I bought it. I think I'll keep an eye out for garage sales from now on
Malena Oliveira you could always try online thrifting like Etsy shops, Depop, Thredup, and Poshmark(I’m not sure where you are located and if all those ship to where you are but it’s worth checking out)! Hope that helps🙂
I definitely want to make this transition in my own life! I really want to live more sustainably
Oh my goodness YAY! You can defo do it! Each small change makes a huge difference. Sending heaps of good thrifting luck your way! x
That is awesome.
i only installed an second hand app this Februar and I havent bought "new" clothing since
Nicole Marie dame I have become more aware of fast fashion and I really want to change (:
Good on you, Nicole Marie!
Going vegan and quitting fast fashion are the best decisions I’ve ever made, I’ve genuinely never felt happier 💖
That is great. Keep it up.
@@marylee3485 Hello Mary! I am currently developing a master's thesis on Slow Fashion! I would love to participate in your online community!
Fabrizia same here!
Hello I'm vegan too :)
I love how your tea mug had a chip in it! shows that even broken items are still functional and shouldn't just be thrown out. 10/10 great video, thank you!
haha! I never thought of it like that! So true though! I think there's also a faint crack on the inside but it still works. Hopefully the crack doesn't fully break and I spill coffee/tea all over myself in the future but that's the risk i'm willing to take. Really living life on the edge, y'know. hahaha! 💛
Before I donate my old clothes I have friends and family look through to see if they want anything because if they take something it’s more likely to be but to use than it just sitting in goodwill or being shipped off to a dump somewhere :)
LOVE THIS!!! Sooo true! And that's where all the good finds are too hehe I love looking through my friends stuff since they usually take good care of their pieces and we share similar taste (sometimes haha) 💛Also, is it weird for me to say "thank you for being a good friend, and thinking of them before you do the easy-way-out" because you totally are! haha. I totally think friendships are so much stronger when they think of others! x
Yeah, same. I have younger cousins and friends so whenever I outgrow, shrink or just don't use something anymore I pass it on to them.
Yes!! My friends and I host clothing swaps every “season” or so when we all feel like we need to transition our clothes and have growing donation piles to sift through (though we live in Florida so..seasons aren’t really a thing lol). Some of my absolute favorite clothes have come from swaps and goodwill!
Yes to more thrifting videos! 2 more points on why thrifting is great: 1. Fashion trends are very cyclical, especially fast fashion, so it is reasonable to assume that most of what has already been made is going to come back into fashion eventually. Instead of buying the re-made vintage-style clothing, look to thrift for the originals! 2. I work for Goodwill in their mission services and can attest that many thrift stores are doing awesome community work, helping so many people with their profits so you can have social and environmental impact with your purchases. Double whammy!
YES! I love this! It's funny how many pieces I've snagged from my mom and grandmother because they're back in! And it's so true! It's so nice to not only help save things from landfill but support different charity shops that are doing incredible things for the community too 💛
@@SedonaChristina Yes! And they typically are better quality than the re-made versions anyways. It's fun to take older pieces and update them by restyling too.
Hi. I am Vinny from India. As most of the world already knows, a majority of big multi-million dollar fashion houses of the fashion industry manufactures their clothes in countries like ours because of the availability of cheap labour and lack of strict labour laws enforced by the authorities. Like most of people, I used to look at the haul videos and this would make me self pity, not being able to afford clothes every other week. But, by watching videos such as yours and learning how the fashion industry (especially fast fashion) is destroying our planet, I realised that the values my parents have instilled in me regarding buying clothes and taking good care of it and extending the wear and buying only when in need, I have acquired a new respect for my parents and myself. Thanks for encouraging others to do the same.
Sedona, I feel like we are the same person!! It feels like a weight off has lifted off my chest to know that I am not the only one out there who has felt this exact way through childhood & is in a similar season of life. I have lived with my same wardrobe for going on 3 years now, a few bits and pieces thrifted along the way when needed. sometimes i get the feeling / urge to buy new, cute things like i see my friends wearing and to clean out my all my "old" clothes out. while yes, they may be old, they are still wearable good clothes & my spare money is being invested into my business! i think it's all about how you, the individual, feel in whatever clothes you choose to put on!
I'm in the struggle stage of "my style"! But I really think you've got your style in some degrees based on your clothing and background! The whole atmosphere looks so comfortable and chill!!
Sustainable fashion is the future!🌿 I’ve been watching the conscious UA-camrs for years and finally decided to start my own channel about it❤️ Amazing video! Keep up the great work!
I grew up wearing second hand and hand me down clothing so for me shopping in a charity shop (thrift shop) is second nature. There's nothing to be afraid of, on the contrary, you'll all be surprised how much brand new or barely used stuff is available these days.
P.S. I love your pants 💗💗💗💗💗
Me too.. But I have an older brother and I'm a girl ... So I could say I was a tom boy most my life
@@drebae95 We were getting clothes from a relative's friend in Germany, mostly girls' clothes but I'm a tomboy myself. Dresses are not practical for climbing trees 😉😊
I totally agree! Especially in today's consumerism culture! The number of things I've bought or found secondhand that have only been worn once or never at all is crazy! 💛And thank ya about the pants! x
I always find at least one clothing that still has their original price tag attached and they’re often defective goods
It’s actually really easy to find fashionable casual clothings. I find it’s rather difficult to find formal clothing like two-piece suits. I almost never find dressier clothings fits my style (I’m a huge fan of wide-legged pants but I never see them in thrift stores 😢)
Socks, panties, and bras can’t be used if they get stretched out so I buy them new.
You have quickly become my favorite UA-camr. You speak of things that are so important and have influenced my life on such a positive way it's not even funny! Your voice matters and is heard and i hope you always know that 💜
Oh my goodness! THANK YOU! It's been so fun to share things as I continue to learn and I hope I can do more. But thank you so much for your kind words. Sending you so so much love! 💛
Using your platform RIGHT! I love it already
Thank you angel! 💛
My mother gifted me a sewing machine, so now I can alter my own clothes. It’s definitely a feeling of accomplishment, and I can just invest in some versatile fabrics, zippers, ribbons and such when I feel like I want to add a little something I don’t already have to use to customize my wardrobe further.❤ My mom has always sewn, and my sister has been sewing her own clothes, and now mostly purses for about 6 years or so now. :)
We need more eco influencers like you! Thanks for doing what you do
You are so brave and inspiring! Your story of quitting a job that would have even made you rich but didn't speak to your values really proves that you are a really genuine person that goes after what's right and fair rather than anything else.
People like you definitely inspire me to continue doing this. And I really think it's good that others see this too. There are people who may need to find this information and knowledge through digital platforms like Instagram and UA-cam, because the society doesn't show it to them
I love how realistic your video was! I've implemented a lot of the same methods you have for quitting fast fashion. I do want to try not buying any new clothes for a year. I mostly thrift and have bought one top from an ethical brand so far.
Faith Over Anxiety going a whole year without shopping for new clothes is a great idea ! I just did it ! (Well, I failed... I bought one T-shirt, six months in) I am going for this challenge again this year !! Good luck to you !!
Gosh I love you! You have played such a huge part in my zero waste/eco-friendly journey and I can’t tell you how much that means to me. Please never stop encouraging, inspiring, and standing up for the right things (though I’m already sure you won’t)! Also I will never not think of the the song Sedona by houndmouth when I read your channel name, if you’ve never heard it definitely check it out! Much love ❤️❤️❤️
OH MY GOODNESS!!!!! Thank you for all your kind words! That truly means so much to me. I can't believe I could ever help anyone make lifestyle changes still, it's hard for me to believe haha. So thank you!! Sending you so much love today and every day. Thank ya for being here and more importantly, thank you for caring for the planet and thank you for being YOU! 💛
Sedona Christina Thank you for being here... on UA-cam lol! It is so refreshing to see someone actually spread a positive impactful message let alone do it as well as you! Thank you being you and for inspiring me and many others! Have a lovely day ❤️
I'm trying to build a community around sustainable fashion online. Any chance you could help and fill out my survey and send to any other like-minded people. Thanks! mary415429.typeform.com/to/SV9Jim X
Thank you for validating the overwhelmed feelings/confusion that comes with trying to adopt a sustainable lifestyle! It's so relatable
We grew up buying a combination of new and second hand clothes. I think it’s something that’s so important to do with your kids. My kids see no issue with buying used and I think it will serve them well. We also do lots of kid hand me downs in my friend group which can be fun for adults too.
Thank you for this video!! I have such a hard time finding jeans that fit in thrift stores and I hate shopping online, and this gave me so much motivation to search a lot more for a second hand pair of jeans instead of buying a new pair.. much love!💕
I've been following you and your channel for almost a year now, and thank you so much for your helpful videos! You've inspired me and helped me achieve a more "minimal" but more importantly, eco-friendly and conscious closet myself. I started working at Patagonia in New York City during my fall semester at school, and also was able to learn more about the fashion industry that way as well! Your videos are always so well done and informative. Thanks Christie!😊❤️✨
AHHH thank you for being here! But more importantly, THANK YOU for learning and caring about sustainability! I bet you've received so much good info at Patagonia! They are INCREDIBLE! I'm a huge fan of their commitment as such a big company in the fashion space. They so easily could have taken the easy way out, but they didn't and they actually CARE about the planet they're operating on 💛
I almost closed the video when you started the outro but then when you said you loved us all “so so much” I smiled because it felt so genuine
half way through watching your video and I can relate so much! I am a second year textile design student (mature student) and there's a focus on sustainability in our studies. The industry is under pressure as more and more people become educated and asks simple ethical questions. It put me off designing stuff and adding to the problem and decided to focus on the sustainability and ethical side of things within my practice. I am on a year no buy challenge and I realized the same things you were talking about finding my personal style, and what really matters. I can recommend you, or whoever is reading two books: Emotional Durability by Chapman and Cradle to Cradle by Braungart. It will open your ayes on how the fast fashion industry is taking us for a ride and profits on our ignorance as consumers. All the best.
Ironic that I had to watch an ad for ASOS (a fast fashion brand) to watch this vid 😂
Love your vids you continue to help and educate me ❤️❤️
I got an American apparel ad lol
I got an upcycling ad! ✨
This issue is so close to my heart. My father works at a sweatshop in LA. A lot of people do not think of the USA as being a perpetrator of these human rights issues in the garment industry, but there is so much abuse going on there! Thank you for addressing the problems and creating solutions!
I would LOVE if you went more in depth about like microfibers and plastics when we wash clothes, what synthetic fabrics are, etc! I love how you educate your audience.
I think your criticism of fast fashion is missing a vital critique of the root economic cause of the over production of the clothing industry (as well as all other industries), capitalism and it’s fundamental need for continuous growth. Individual consumer choice Is important but will not fix the inherent exploitation in our economic system.
Yes! You're absolutely right and I think it's vital that "sustainable influencers" stop acting like it's all individual consumers' fault instead of adressing the inherent unsustainability of capitalism!
well that is implied. it’s implied that the companies themselves are bad lmao. that’s why WE the consumers have to make that decision to no longer fund and support these brands. companies only have as much power and money as the consumers give them. takes two to tango.
@@sbjade9812 but it's also a question of who controls these companies ! obviously generally boycotting fast fashion is going to change things a little, but if we want to actually and truly change our economy then that can only be done on a political level : the state is the only one powerful enough to actually impose regulations
Hi, Capitalism. It's like a self-driven beast that makes its own rules and we as people can do nothing to stop it. At a base level capitalism is a buyer and a seller and the perception of what the seller offers equals what the buyer wants to buy. If the price is too high the buyer won't buy and the seller won't sell their goods. If the price is to low the seller will wither run out of goods or they will raise the price until the system is in balance.
So where does the the real life consumer come in? We are, in the end, the buyer. As a single person we don't seem to matter a whole lot, do we? The whole big beast, Capitalism, will run right over us an trample us to dust. Well, as a single person it's up to you (the single person) and your conscience how you want to handle things, but as a big collection of persons we do actually matter. We are the Buyer, remember. If we won't buy, there will be no sales, and the system is unbalanced, until the seller can find goods to that we the buyer will buy.
We're already seeing things change. The big clothing companies are starting to have Policies, and yes, it might be a lot of greenwashing, but if we the buyers keep dealing with the sellers that are acting in a sustainable manner, the sellers that don't will have to either change or go bust. That is capitalism. Yours, Ann
@@paulined1443 the only way that’ll happen is if YOU stop buying them. Companies go by what the consumer wants. If everyone wanted to look like Barney tomorrow they’d make sure to have Barney outfits for tomorrow.
I stopped buying fast fashion over two years ago and to this day I think it's one of the best decisions I've ever made. And just by finding cool, individual pieces at flea markets or thrift stores, my style has gotten so much more personal that, without even trying, I've got a few people in my life to do the same. Your video reminded me of how important of a step this transition was and to keep going. Love your input and the way you get it across.
Yes!! Love your video 💖 I've been a "professional treasure hunter" aka thrifter for 5 years or so. Definitely takes time & practice finding good items. Eventually, you get the hang of it & start to find your own unique style. 😊
You are just the most beautiful, genuine, funny and inspirational girl. As a general rule, I really don't like most UA-camrs, but you just have such good vibes and watching your videos makes me feel so relaxed and happy. I truly hope you are happy and I wish you all the best, your videos brighten my day and I wish you lived in my country because I genuinely think we would be really good friends :) Keep these sweet vids coming gurl! x
i must agree :D
As a guy who’s an xxs-xs, I find it even hard to find brands that even make my size. I found Patagonia makes clothes not only in my size, but they also resell their unwanted used products. I also think Poshmark in a great resource. I watched the the True Cost the other day and I can safely say that I will never support fast fashion again. Also, if any of you know any brands that sell more sustainable men’s clothes and have xxs-xs sizes, I would appreciate it since my closet currently only has 2 shirts haha
See these are things I totally forget about sometimes, as someone who's, i'd say, pretty average sized. But I've definitely found that a lot of the stock (for whatever reason, i'm not sure haha) on Depop is usually smaller, if that helps! I'm also getting more and more into "thrift flip" videos any maybe there are small alterations you can make to the odd funky piece you find in a thrift shop that doesn't fit quite right? I'm not sure if that helped, but I hope it did! 💛
Either way, THANK YA for considering ethical and sustainable fashion! Especially as a guy! We need it to be less of a "expensive girl clothes only" vibe in the sustainable fashion movement. Even if it's not perfect and easy to find things now, hopefully it will be soon! For all shapes and sizes.
Hey Asher! Not sure if you've heard of Everlane, but they are an ethical company that is increasing their sustainable materials as well. They are somewhat reasonably priced (jeans are like ~$60) and have mens clothing starting at waist 28" and shirts starting at XS. I hope this helps!
living unjaded I’ve actually heard of Everlane, but I’ve seen quite a few articles in response to their ethics. They are unwilling to answer questions like what are their workers wages, so it isn’t very clear if they are actually ethical. Thanks so much tho!
You could invest in a sewing machine and tailor thrifted clothing. This could help you pick out things in your style, but you can alter them to be flattering.
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You should check out the Good on You app. They have been following Everlane through the whole issue of finding out how little they told about their company. Now I think they’re sharing more, and the app recognizes the improvements that are there and the improvements that are still needed. They do this with a bunch of other brands too, which I appreciate, and when some brands suck in the ethics arena they offer ethical alternative brands.
crazy growing up i had to wear second hand and felt embarrassed about it because so many people did think it was gross, but now I am grateful that i was brought up on less so i naturally lead a low waste lifestyle and have no problem buying second hand or using what i have from when i did shop fast fashion. Its been a long time since i shopped fast fashion and i don't plant to, thanks for sharing this was encouraging, to go a couple years without buying anything!
Omg! I am going through the same thing and haven’t shopped in 3-4 years! The last time I went shopping was in 2016!
Loved the video. You just said everything that I had in my mind. ❤️
We need more people like you! Its great that someone out there have this outlook on clothes. Great!!
Love this video and think it was so well thought out! I also thrift and buy second hand if I feel like I want to shop and have been doing this since Summer. Not only do I feel so much better knowing I’m helping out the environment, but my wallet thanks me. I also love to shop my closet because it’s free and it forces me to get creative with what I already own. Women need more inspiration to shop less because it takes willpower not to buy brand new or what our favorite style icons are wearing. You did a great job with this video and appreciate all your efforts to reach out to others about such an important topic. ❤️
my mom always bought us clothes from the thrift store as kids and i kinda just adopted that into adulthood. i barely own things that are bought brand new i didn’t realize i was being ethical haha but this video definitely tempts me to not fall for sales and buy from department stores
I love the message in the video - not consuming is the most impactful (I do believe that the fashion industry is closer to the 6th most polluting industry)
Thrifting has always been a treasure hunt for me, it's been a favorite activity for me since I was in middle school. I love going to Goodwill outlet - you pay for clothes by the pound, but beware it hasn't been sorted yet.
I love thrift shopping. Ive always done it as an adult, just because it's all I could afford. Now I see all the ethical and eco reasons too. But it's hard for plus size people to find stuff sometimes. 😣 All of my jeans are new because I just can't find them used that fit right.
This video is amazing xx
What you say about finding your personal style really resonates with me. I think it is true we need to step away from trying to follow trends or find our style and to just 'be'. be with ourselves, and step away from trying to fit any moulds, and let our personal style fall into place as we continue to grow as human beings. .
You’ve got such a beautiful head of hair . Wow! Love the video! I’m on my own ethical fashion journey and you’ve been a big help
Ive been binge watching your videos ALL DAY. I was so overwhelmed at first and your videos are helping me so so much !!! Thank you so much
Absolutely one of my fave videos right now. I even had to share it on Facebook. Thank you for the facts, and all of the ideas on how to quit fast fashion. I've been on my own sustainability journey for over almost 2 years now, and fast fashion is something I'm only now working on. Thanks much!
Well done Sedona ! lots of young people making change leading the way....
Oh hun, this was not only inspirational, but also such a well informed video, thank you! As a small sustainable accessory brand owner i battle with the idea of waste every day. We try to recycle and upcycle everything we can and choose a good material, but oh boy, do i feel guilty for making a PRODUCT as an enviromentalist from time to time? Yea absolutely! So thank you for mentioning that you like to support sustainable brands. It’s really important to me, and to us as designers
Yes 🙌🏻 love this! So many people are unaware of how bad the clothing industry is
This is such a great video! I’m a germaphobe as well but my love for the earth and all its beings definitely trumps the feeling I get when I go to thrift stores lol. But I’m learning to love it and I’ve felt more mindful of my things and even less stressed because I realized that I don’t have to keep up with the trends. I’ve actually also been recently getting into making my own clothes, which I feel has educated me even more on what people go through just to make one piece of clothing. I really recommend trying to make your own clothes as well :)
YES YES YES! I totally agree! It's like, it feels uncomfortable at first, sure, but ultimately, knowing why you're in the thrift shop gets ya through. And I also TOTALLY applaud you for making some items. I can only imagine! Definitely a goal of mine when I get some space in my life to find time to learn how to create. I think my baby steps might be doing some "thrift flips" next but you're totally inspiring me right now to try and go all out 💛Thank you! x
Tip: ask for old clothes that fam/friends are planning to throw out or donate. You can look though them with minimal chance of must and 😍love the convenience. Plus finding a home b/f donating guarantees they won't go to the landfill as most thriftstore are getting overwhelmed at the amount of clothes they get. Also once you ask once they'll keep giving you stuff! At first I though that would be overwhelming but then i kept what I liked and donated/recycled the rest. Because some of my fam won't think of donating and just throw it away. Thank you for this video. I'm glad someone else thinking about sustainability in the future. 😁 I wondered about that.
This is actually the exact video I was looking for! I’ve been selling some clothes online and thinking of thrifting and reselling and I couldn’t decide if it was sustainable enough for my personal beliefs. But this was super informative and helped me to realize that secondhand will always be better than fast fashion. You’ve really helped me in my journey to live a more sustainable lifestyle, love your videos, thanks so much!! 💖
Yessss. This has been something that has been on my mind to tackle since I was looking to donate my clothes and stumbled upon a site talking about excess textiles. I want to do it with my BF as well but he’s a big guy and it’s harder with men I think, but doable. Love that this is a thing!
Thank you for creating this video. I am someone who is very new to the concept of living a sustainable lifestyle and this has been very informative. I find my viewpoint has shifted a lot since finding your channel and I appreciate it!
as someone watching from pakistan i was so happy to hear u address it 🥺 since i follow a lot of ur videos for sustainable living 💖
Yes to sustainable fashion and thrifting content!! Adds another facet to eco-living. This was a wonderfully informative video. Thank you! :)
So happy you approached this topic
i wish i could show this video to everyone...
you're right, it does make an impact (especially when lovely people like you share their message with the whole world
This video completely changed the way I see shopping and fashion, I’m definitely going to change the way I consume clothing 👍🏻
I hope that sustainable fashion will one day no longer be a 'niche' topic, I hope that it will be more accessible and recognized by the public! Thank you for sharing your journey! 💕
This video is very inspiring. Thank you for sharing your story and your opinions about the clothing indystry and thrifting. It is great to have youtubers like you with important content.
Keep up the good work!
Awesome video and great info! I opened a recycled clothing store last year and interestingly enough most of the customers were from other countries and Americans like you that understand the concept, meanwhile locals gave me the eyeroll like I'm crazy.
So much great information I thrift a majority of my clothing but do still buy some basics from the store. Fast fashion drives me nuts if you do like something you buy and want another color you go back a week later and it’s not there anymore the turn over is crazy!
I’m so happy I found your channel!!! I’ve been binge watching you & you have really inspired me to live a healthier & more conscious lifestyle ❤️
I really love this mindset and I wish more youtubers promoted this type of lifestyle! I love your videos!!
I’m still in the process of fully transitioning. I did get sucked into buying a few new things from fast fashion a few weeks ago and feel fucking horrible and also mad at myself because I could have gotten something else cheaper at goodwill ): putting in effort but not perfect yet. I appreciate your understanding view on things, someone’s I do feel so overwhelmed
You have the most calming voice
hey i just wanna say thanks for sharing so many tips and your journey - not only with sustainable fashion but zero-waste, being vegan etc. You are such a good example, thanks for being a great rolemodel to me. I've just now started to look into what I can do to help the planet and your channel is awesome for that. Much love form Norway x
Poshmark is great for **convenient** thrifting/resale. I actually hate thrift stores because of the mess & smell of dustiness & having to sort through clutter. But Posh you can look from the convenience of home and look specifically for what you want.
I've also been using the ForDays Take Back Bag since most of the donated clothes ends up in landfills because of the floods of people donating. At this point, it makes sense to pay someone directly to do good with our clothes when we can.
Thank you for always talking about accessibility. It actually helps encourage a lot.
This was so helpful, thanks! :) I come to spring clean my wardrobe every year and end up with at least 2 bags full of clothes I just never wear and feel really guilty :(( I'm going to make a serious go of saying no to FF x
The angles, the facts, your story 😍 such an informative and fun video to watch!
Unfortunately, my local thrift stores have become mostly overwhelmed with cheap-quality fast fashion prices from micro trends that only lasted a few weeks 😕
Thank you for sharing your story. I used to thrift but stopped. Hay, I’m going back!
only 16 but doing the best I can to live a zero waste lifestyle but often so discouraging when my peers refuse to listen because they think it doesn’t affect them! have so much appreciation for people who use their large platforms for good xx
Wow! I quit my job as the waste it was creating and the chemicals I was rinsing down the sink everyday really upset me. I’m now going through that confusion what you talked about after you quit your shop. Don’t worry! I’m seeing some solutions to what I might want to do in the long run. But thanks for mentioning that. It’s a big deal to stop your dream career. I think most people would rather not know than have to deal with themselves with the knowledge about the consequences of their careers\jobs.
I’ve actually thrifted underwear/bras before. It never hurts to look! I’ve found items that literally still had the tags on them and looked absolutely brand new (those are the ones I buy, lol). Some people actually just buy stuff and never use it even once. So if you need new underwear it might be worth it to check out the thrift store.
I started thrifting about a year ago and I love everything I got, the style, the quality etc I still don’t really like most thrift shops in London, they smell bad, but everything I got online smelled just fine. I wash them or take them for dry cleaning right away, so that’s not an issue for me.. great video! Great life decisions 🙂👍
People also often overestimate how hard it is to fix or make clothes yourself. I mean certain things are hard to make like jeans etc, but many types of tops and dresses can literally be made out of two rectangles cinched at the waist with the tape of the same fabric and still look good. If you learn the basics of how to stitch fabric together and how to finish raw edges, there are many garments you can make from 2nd hand curtains/tablecloths... etc. And if you learn how to take in things you have way more options in the thrift store.
After watching a few documentaries on fast fashion, (the true cost, the price of free) I just got so sick, I had to change my shopping habits. Even though I was never a huge shopper, I was able to talk about the issues with my friends who shop a lot and at fast fashion stores (T..T)
I have always considered myself a person who believes in basic human rights, and felt that encouraging modern slavery and child abuse through the simple fact of buying clothes, was just too hypocritical. I hope more and more people realize that by making one purchase they are being very harmful to a lot of other human beings. (Everybody deserves decent living and working conditions)
Love this! Im currently navigating how to be more sustainable and eco friendly. I've stopped shopping/supporting fast fashion!
You are someone I just recently found here on yt and You are exactly the role model I want to look up to, can’t wait to binge tour vids and learn from you. Hope you grow more and reach more audiences alike! 💖💖
I rewatched the video and wanna tell you, that you have been in my recommended for a while, but none of the otehr videos actually made me to sit through it all, but this one is simply awesome! You got my like and support :) Cant wait to learn more about fast fashion and sustainable clothes :) Looove!
Good for you for making this change in your life!!! Hopefully you’ll help influence more people to be more responsible about fashion. Together we can take down the fast fashion industry!
You are such an inspiration girl💚
I also transitioned to a sustainable wardrobe over the last couple years! Never felt more happy with my clothes 💚
I think no matter how much a crop/plant require water it doesn't really matter. It gets recycled anyway since it goes back to the soil, you know the cycle of water (well it's just my opinion on that but I DO LOVE your videos and your channel is what actually inspired me to slowly reduce plastic consumption and be good to mother earth. Love lots and stay healthy ❤️😘).
I agree that water will be recycled naturally but I think the problem with crops like cotton, for example, is that it requires warm climate to grow so if there isn't enough rainfall supplies of drinking water are used to keep the plants going. This water is used up much quicker than the nature can replenish it. This can lead to water shortages which will affect both humans and animals in the long run.
The problem is all the minerals used to clean water, the resources to transport, clean, and utilize the water. We're also changing the water cycle by taking it from.other areas and moving it to where crops are.
Wow! How brave of you to follow your ethics and quitting your source of income even though it made your life more difficult ❤
totally agree on the personal style aspect, once you stop giving into the consumer mindset, you really realize your own unique style!
I'm also converting and downsizing my wardrobe into a sustainable and ethical collection, I love your thoughts!
I love the story behind the start of your journey, the facts, and the information of how you changed your fashion behaviors. Great video.
i really liked this video! i already know quite a lot about fast fashion, but i just do'nt know what to do with it... haven't bought anything for 4 weeks now, but maybe i should get over my own awkwardness and just go to a thrift store :) thank you!
Really appreciate that you talked about the human cost to this (labor abuses, exploitation of women and the environment)
Hey, really liked your video and even I try to support sustainable brands and I just end up thrifting all clothes. Was really good seeing someone having same mindset.❤❤❤
This yr I started buyin less of just everything. Clothes.. I completely stoped, I had way too many clothes that I wasnt even wearin. Anythin plastic I think at least a week before buyin it. And also food, I wont buy anythin in bulk that may expire before I finish them. Nxt yr Ill try to buy even less, thats my goal😌
That’s amazing, I’m trying to do that too, sadly I grew so I need new pants but I’m looking for thrift stores, but I’m only going to buy what I need
This was a fantastic video. It was really helpful and interesting to hear some details about your journey to more sustainable fashion. I especially appreciated your honesty and vulnerability about your 'slip ups'. At first you said you didnt' buy anything for 2 years and I thought 'superhuman' but then you clarified I think and said you had slip ups. I have been aware of the fast fashion issues and have been educating myself and trying to transition to a more conscious and sustainable wardrobe for only 10 months and I have had a couple of 'fast fashion' slip ups (just 2 ) and so it was good to hear it is common/normal to have this while in transition and that it will get easier and less likely with time. One of my challenges is shopping online. Younger folk might find it very easy (I'm only 49, not super old) ...but when I want to purchase 'sustainable' underwear for example trying to get sizing right is difficult. Also, I am very sensitive in terms of the feel or weight of fabric and there is almost no way to get a sense of it online. I do not have the money to just purchase a bunch of different types, sizes, from multiple companies even if they allow returns because first it costs to get the items shipped in the first place (sometimes the shipping , usually international, I'm in Canada) costs almost as much as the product and then to ship the return or exchange...I would spend equal or more than most items (underwear/bra). And as well there is the environmental concern if I have to do this multiple times. So, I would appreciate a video with tips on how to shop online to mitigate some of these issues. Right now I am trying to purchase organic cotton t-shirts for pj tops. T-shirts fit so differently. I know what I want/need or what works but without trying it on or feeling the fabric I just don't get it. I have stopped wearing underwire bras and would like my new ones to be organic/sustainable. When I have shopped in a store in the past I would sometimes try on 15-20 bras before I found a good fit, feel and look. So how am I to do it online? Help.