personally i hate "what's out" videos. they encourage people to throw away perfectly fine items and buy new ones. it's kind of mean when people are telling me, that my favorite New Balance 530 sneakers are out and i need to buy stupid burgundy sneakers from adidas now. i would like if content creators would more reflect about the negative impact of those videos and came to the conclusion to never make them again. "Things i do and don’t like"" is at least a little bit better.
I live in Korea and people here are obsessed with luxury goods, but the truth is that rich people here also buy... knockoffs! Reasons: to save money; they don't really need the bag, just for status; they only use it once for events or photo shoots. I was surprised too! *gtdupe*
Yeah that mindset is so alien to me. Its complete consumer brain rot, and betrays an enormous insecurity about having any concrete sense of personal style.
Leopard print never ever goes out of style lol but my personal style is vintage. And leopard has expanded the decades so it is definitely a neutral to me 😂
I actually think it's hilarious, that it's 'in', currently. I had a real thing for leopard print all my life. And I've always felt somewhat awkward about it, because it was my impression, that it's seen as 'tacky'. And now suddenly, in my 40's, I'm apparently right on trend with it 😅.
even tho i dont see it as a neutral i also like leopard print as well. i will wear basically anything floral or like small polka dots so i feel like everyone has a favourite print/ pattern that is classic for them
i'm only 28 but i remember as a little kid how much effort my parents and grandparents put into making photo albums. it wasnt even for specific special events, just us existing & growing up. my parents were awful people but the idea is very sweet & it is so special to look back on my siblings childhood pictures. it makes me sad realizing that as much as we have ease of access to photographing everything in an instant, in general, it seems our culture doesn't make photo albums that much anymore. hearing them described as a coffee table book was kind of a jarring realization of what kind you specifically meant lol
Honestly I’ve loved leopard print since I was literally born so it’s my ride or die! However, I also think it’s annoying the way it trends in and out because I feel like people who resonate with that fierce, bold look have always been on the animal print wave. Like we don’t need it to be trendy to enjoy it-in that way, it is timeless ❤
I rarely ever hand wash clothes, despite half my wardrobe saying so. Cold water gentle cycle, put them in with other 'hand wash' items of like colors to save water and then hang/lay flat to dry depending on instruction. It's worked absolutely fine this way and even my fast fashion brand items have lasted a long time. The one thing you really need to pay attention to is dye warnings. If I have a label that states dyes could run, I wash those alone once or twice first. Also having mesh bags for bras, and other specialty items that benefit from not being jostled as much helps too. Save your sanity. Let the machines do the work.
I love the idea of using embroidery to mend holes in your clothing. Also timestamps on photos should come back (like the old film camera days). It’s so hard to remember the time when you took a photo of something without checking the metadata.
Have we all got collective amnesia or something??? Cow print was trending during lockdown and now where are all the cowprint pieces? In the damn landfills, is where they are. Please be mindful of what you buy and the trends that you indulge in!!! I do however think that leopard print is pretty timeless, same with snakeskin print. Tiger, zebra and cow print however? Absolutely not.
Snakeskin? Respectfully, I think snakeskin also had its 15 minutes of microtrend recently - half the tops I see in charity shops these days are snakeskin print. If you like it though, more power to you, now would be a great time to snatch up some good thrift finds.
my current 'in' is taking two months to find a brown t-shirt I like. I've wanted one for ages, but rather than going for the first one I see, I'm taking time to see what other designs I like. And that's inspired by your content!!!
Of all animal prints, cow print is definitely the one I'm most likely to want to wear, but it's because it's the most abstract one since it's just random uneven black/brown spots. They remind me of inkblots in a fun way! Honestly, being burned out because of fashion week sounds pretty normal and in line with other similar phenomenons. I've heard similar feelings in video game culture regarding what we call the "E3 season". The E3 used to be an event during which most big video game companies joined to showcase their new and upcoming games, it was surrounded by INSANE hype until some big developpers started to pull out to do their own event during the same moment, and then the pandemic really killed the E3. But companies have kept putting out big announcement at that same period every year on their own or in some smaller events which means there's a LOT to keep track of now more than ever, and journalists and content creators are getting a similar feeling of being burned out, as well as becoming more and more disillusioned by the anti-consumers/pro-investors mentality that publishers are barely hiding anymore. Part of it is growing older and not being as easily impressed, but becoming more critical of industries and being bombarded left and right by promotional campaigns all the time definitely affect how we feel about bigger events
The bitten nail trend reminds me of the anorexia with twiggy trend. It's the leave no stone unturned theory of marketing. Why leave neurosis out selling? Or perhaps they are trying to normalize the neurosis that already exists as we try to buy our way into hippieness. The barn coat trend feels like cosplaying working people for the rich and stylish.
"I don't know how much Big Barncoat is paying Vogue" 🤣hahaha I love this. There is a thing called washable wool but it's basically a process of bleaching the fibers and then adding a polymer coating. I just find wool is too much palaver so I only keep it for small items like hats/scarves.
I've been a hat boy for 3 years now, and I love finding statement hats that just help complete a look! Also helps that hats can also be styled in new ways through pins and hat position. Berets are no exception, don't care if Philippine heat will make me sweat XD For bag charms, as much as I love decorating my bag with pins, trinkets, and plushies, I HATE how much it's gotten so big recently. I decorate my bag as a way to represent my personal collection of my interests over the years, from my favorite games to local artists I love to even just a place I want to remember. The bag charms I see these days feel so distant from that concept, far from their collector's origins such as the Japanese Ita Bag. I'll definitely still continue to decorate my bags long after the trend is dead because I know that I'm decorating my bag for me and not for other people.
Tbh, I think most of the really inauthentic feeling stuff is on pinterest, where you just get a picture of a bag without the context of who owns it and where they got everything from. Maybe it’s different if you live in a really trendy area, but most embellished things that I personally see in real life still have some effort and personality put into them. In general, seeing real people wear clothes they’re attached to over and over again every day gives me a bit of hope in the face of internet trends.
One of the reasons the barn coat is a banger is tje durability. I don’t think it will be something that falls out of style, but will fall out of trend. I see it as a coat to wear for many years to come - which is sustainable.
I'm with you on basically all these things. Well, maybe not animal prints and glasses with big frames, but otherwise 👍🏻. And especially the whole 'contrived style' thing. How do people not feel manipulated and put off, by this constant push to buybuybuy?
I like the aesthetic of bag charms, they are fun, but I looked at what is on offer and I couldn’t find anything that resonates with me. I don’t want to put a random bag charm on my bag just because it’s trending right now.
As a knitter lemme get you onto Eucalan to handwashing your knits, no rinse and makes it easy + if your jumpers are wool you rarely need to wash anyway x
On the washing sweater part. 1. I always wear long sleeve tops or t-shirts that cover my arm pits for sweaters I don't wanna wash frequently. So they can absorb most of the sweat and can be washed easily. 2. Is there a difference in the American top loading machine? Because all of the side loading machines I know, in my country, have a hand wash/wool setting that is very gentle to the clothing.
Loved it❣️ for me leopard print is kind of like basic since it really goes well with my appearance. bought leopard dress last year, predicted another one trend
I bought a leopard pair of trousers eventually, I see this as a trend that's on its way out, I don't generally follow trends though and the dark green leopard option I went for felt right for me.
I love the barn jacket but it also goes with my personal style. I also like the bag charms but I agree that how society is pushing them is not it. I also agree with your take on animal print. I only ever wore it in high school and I am highly unlikely to wear it again.
If you ever do find a debobbler I'd appreciate a recommendation! I'm in the same handwashing boat for a lot of jumpers and removing them one at a time is just too much.
Knitting in a cafe is such a cool activity, my best friend and I just talked about it recently; it was quite popular in 2012 - the Stitch 'n Bitch ☺ (I still have an infinity scarf started in 2012 that I could try to finish 😅)
Debobblers are the best, especially the newer versions. I had one years ago and it didn't do the greatest job so I donated it, but I bought a new one about a year or two ago and it does a great job. Just be careful, make sure you have the garment on a flat surface and stretched out well or you can have it grab the garment and chew a hole in it. 🙄👀(yes, I did this.)
I’m kinda moved by the cowprint tbh cause all the fits I’ve seen recently are quite chic but definitely we’ve lost the plot with those miumiu nails 💀 nice viddd
I've always worn leopard print in small doses but now that it's so ubiquitous I feel weird wearing it. I guess I don't want to look like I'm jumping on a trend waggon....maybe I'm overthinking these things 😅 Edit: on the barn coat thing - I get your point but that's true for a lot of things in fashion, the idea that something should look effortless even though in reality, at least some thought was put into it. Also, barn coats (just like parkas for example) are practical for people who don't want to wear handbags, the pockets are just big enough to put your essentials in. Aren't they also just an evolution from the Barbour coats that were trending a few years ago, Alexa Chung style? Having said that I'm not going to wear one either.
The chewed nails/chipped nail polish thing is too much. I like nice sturdy pieces that look "worn" (that's part of why I love thrifting), but the nails is taking the idea too far. It also feels weirdly... infantilizing? I feels like a reach, but given the record of the industry, I can't help that feeling. Coffee table books are so cool! I thought the Chanel book was dumb because it makes people look desperate. But a book with photos of your special moments? Please! It is such a cool idea and has the added cuteness of offering to share those special memories with your guests because the book is just there in the coffee table, inviting people to open it.
Saying leopard is a neutral started as a p take because some many people wear it. I’m talking years ago. For me camo is a “neutral” for the same reason.
The knockoffs started appearing as early as 2000. The knockoffs were graded AAA, AA, and A. I remember the seller even said you couldn't tell the difference. They said the knockoffs bought at *gtdupe* were better quality than the real thing.
Never liked the cow print. The connotation of wearing a very recognizable skin of an animal, and the one whose name is used as a pejorative at that, makes me uncomfortable.
I agree with you somewhat on the bag charms take. I see what you mean about how manufactured it can all seem. I've been alternative for more than half my life now, so having bag charms is just something I've always done. I'm also in the anime community so again, this is not new for me. To see bag charms get really popular and become a super mainstream thing is kinda weird lmao but at least some people are enjoying themselves.
personally i hate "what's out" videos. they encourage people to throw away perfectly fine items and buy new ones. it's kind of mean when people are telling me, that my favorite New Balance 530 sneakers are out and i need to buy stupid burgundy sneakers from adidas now. i would like if content creators would more reflect about the negative impact of those videos and came to the conclusion to never make them again. "Things i do and don’t like"" is at least a little bit better.
I live in Korea and people here are obsessed with luxury goods, but the truth is that rich people here also buy... knockoffs! Reasons: to save money; they don't really need the bag, just for status; they only use it once for events or photo shoots. I was surprised too! *gtdupe*
Yeah that mindset is so alien to me. Its complete consumer brain rot, and betrays an enormous insecurity about having any concrete sense of personal style.
Leopard print never ever goes out of style lol but my personal style is vintage. And leopard has expanded the decades so it is definitely a neutral to me 😂
I actually think it's hilarious, that it's 'in', currently. I had a real thing for leopard print all my life. And I've always felt somewhat awkward about it, because it was my impression, that it's seen as 'tacky'. And now suddenly, in my 40's, I'm apparently right on trend with it 😅.
So people should buy some *gtdupe* replicas because next year they will be obsolete, so where will they go?
Omg it's like you read my mind!!
even tho i dont see it as a neutral i also like leopard print as well. i will wear basically anything floral or like small polka dots so i feel like everyone has a favourite print/ pattern that is classic for them
gingham as well will never just be a trend for me - i LOVE it !!!
i'm only 28 but i remember as a little kid how much effort my parents and grandparents put into making photo albums. it wasnt even for specific special events, just us existing & growing up. my parents were awful people but the idea is very sweet & it is so special to look back on my siblings childhood pictures.
it makes me sad realizing that as much as we have ease of access to photographing everything in an instant, in general, it seems our culture doesn't make photo albums that much anymore. hearing them described as a coffee table book was kind of a jarring realization of what kind you specifically meant lol
You don't need to wash often your knitwear if it is in majority natural fiber. Just air it and that's it! I am with you with the blazers!!!!
Honestly I’ve loved leopard print since I was literally born so it’s my ride or die!
However, I also think it’s annoying the way it trends in and out because I feel like people who resonate with that fierce, bold look have always been on the animal print wave.
Like we don’t need it to be trendy to enjoy it-in that way, it is timeless ❤
I rarely ever hand wash clothes, despite half my wardrobe saying so. Cold water gentle cycle, put them in with other 'hand wash' items of like colors to save water and then hang/lay flat to dry depending on instruction. It's worked absolutely fine this way and even my fast fashion brand items have lasted a long time. The one thing you really need to pay attention to is dye warnings. If I have a label that states dyes could run, I wash those alone once or twice first. Also having mesh bags for bras, and other specialty items that benefit from not being jostled as much helps too. Save your sanity. Let the machines do the work.
I love the idea of using embroidery to mend holes in your clothing. Also timestamps on photos should come back (like the old film camera days). It’s so hard to remember the time when you took a photo of something without checking the metadata.
Have we all got collective amnesia or something??? Cow print was trending during lockdown and now where are all the cowprint pieces? In the damn landfills, is where they are. Please be mindful of what you buy and the trends that you indulge in!!! I do however think that leopard print is pretty timeless, same with snakeskin print. Tiger, zebra and cow print however? Absolutely not.
Snakeskin? Respectfully, I think snakeskin also had its 15 minutes of microtrend recently - half the tops I see in charity shops these days are snakeskin print. If you like it though, more power to you, now would be a great time to snatch up some good thrift finds.
my current 'in' is taking two months to find a brown t-shirt I like. I've wanted one for ages, but rather than going for the first one I see, I'm taking time to see what other designs I like. And that's inspired by your content!!!
As I sit here knitting and watching this video, you are so correct. Crafting as a social activity in a shared space is so important.
Our local library has a “bring your own crafts” afternoon
I bought a barn coat in Walmart in 2017, love it. Have rewaxed it twice. Nice and warm in these alpine streets.
Waxed cotton coats are such a great natural alternative to the majority plastic raincoats and are way more stylish too.
Of all animal prints, cow print is definitely the one I'm most likely to want to wear, but it's because it's the most abstract one since it's just random uneven black/brown spots. They remind me of inkblots in a fun way!
Honestly, being burned out because of fashion week sounds pretty normal and in line with other similar phenomenons.
I've heard similar feelings in video game culture regarding what we call the "E3 season". The E3 used to be an event during which most big video game companies joined to showcase their new and upcoming games, it was surrounded by INSANE hype until some big developpers started to pull out to do their own event during the same moment, and then the pandemic really killed the E3. But companies have kept putting out big announcement at that same period every year on their own or in some smaller events which means there's a LOT to keep track of now more than ever, and journalists and content creators are getting a similar feeling of being burned out, as well as becoming more and more disillusioned by the anti-consumers/pro-investors mentality that publishers are barely hiding anymore.
Part of it is growing older and not being as easily impressed, but becoming more critical of industries and being bombarded left and right by promotional campaigns all the time definitely affect how we feel about bigger events
The bitten nail trend reminds me of the anorexia with twiggy trend. It's the leave no stone unturned theory of marketing. Why leave neurosis out selling? Or perhaps they are trying to normalize the neurosis that already exists as we try to buy our way into hippieness. The barn coat trend feels like cosplaying working people for the rich and stylish.
"I don't know how much Big Barncoat is paying Vogue" 🤣hahaha I love this. There is a thing called washable wool but it's basically a process of bleaching the fibers and then adding a polymer coating. I just find wool is too much palaver so I only keep it for small items like hats/scarves.
Bag charms comes from Japanese school girls charming their boring school bags ,💼 which is a part of their school uniform.
I've been a hat boy for 3 years now, and I love finding statement hats that just help complete a look! Also helps that hats can also be styled in new ways through pins and hat position. Berets are no exception, don't care if Philippine heat will make me sweat XD
For bag charms, as much as I love decorating my bag with pins, trinkets, and plushies, I HATE how much it's gotten so big recently. I decorate my bag as a way to represent my personal collection of my interests over the years, from my favorite games to local artists I love to even just a place I want to remember. The bag charms I see these days feel so distant from that concept, far from their collector's origins such as the Japanese Ita Bag. I'll definitely still continue to decorate my bags long after the trend is dead because I know that I'm decorating my bag for me and not for other people.
Tbh, I think most of the really inauthentic feeling stuff is on pinterest, where you just get a picture of a bag without the context of who owns it and where they got everything from. Maybe it’s different if you live in a really trendy area, but most embellished things that I personally see in real life still have some effort and personality put into them. In general, seeing real people wear clothes they’re attached to over and over again every day gives me a bit of hope in the face of internet trends.
One of the reasons the barn coat is a banger is tje durability. I don’t think it will be something that falls out of style, but will fall out of trend. I see it as a coat to wear for many years to come - which is sustainable.
I'm with you on basically all these things. Well, maybe not animal prints and glasses with big frames, but otherwise 👍🏻.
And especially the whole 'contrived style' thing. How do people not feel manipulated and put off, by this constant push to buybuybuy?
Barn coats forever. I don’t even have a barn.
I like the aesthetic of bag charms, they are fun, but I looked at what is on offer and I couldn’t find anything that resonates with me. I don’t want to put a random bag charm on my bag just because it’s trending right now.
As a knitter lemme get you onto Eucalan to handwashing your knits, no rinse and makes it easy + if your jumpers are wool you rarely need to wash anyway x
On the washing sweater part.
1. I always wear long sleeve tops or t-shirts that cover my arm pits for sweaters I don't wanna wash frequently. So they can absorb most of the sweat and can be washed easily.
2. Is there a difference in the American top loading machine? Because all of the side loading machines I know, in my country, have a hand wash/wool setting that is very gentle to the clothing.
Most machines do have a delicate cycle, but how delicate it really is, you know
Your voice is addictive. Like fashion I am just consuming your contents over the weekend 😁
Loved it❣️ for me leopard print is kind of like basic since it really goes well with my appearance. bought leopard dress last year, predicted another one trend
I bought a leopard pair of trousers eventually, I see this as a trend that's on its way out, I don't generally follow trends though and the dark green leopard option I went for felt right for me.
Omg totally agree with the blazer thing! I love the oversized fit except the length I hate it on me
A disposable razor is good for debobbling jumpers, as long as you do it carefully!
I love the barn jacket but it also goes with my personal style. I also like the bag charms but I agree that how society is pushing them is not it. I also agree with your take on animal print. I only ever wore it in high school and I am highly unlikely to wear it again.
If you ever do find a debobbler I'd appreciate a recommendation! I'm in the same handwashing boat for a lot of jumpers and removing them one at a time is just too much.
Knitting in a cafe is such a cool activity, my best friend and I just talked about it recently; it was quite popular in 2012 - the Stitch 'n Bitch ☺ (I still have an infinity scarf started in 2012 that I could try to finish 😅)
Debobblers are the best, especially the newer versions. I had one years ago and it didn't do the greatest job so I donated it, but I bought a new one about a year or two ago and it does a great job. Just be careful, make sure you have the garment on a flat surface and stretched out well or you can have it grab the garment and chew a hole in it. 🙄👀(yes, I did this.)
I’m kinda moved by the cowprint tbh cause all the fits I’ve seen recently are quite chic but definitely we’ve lost the plot with those miumiu nails 💀 nice viddd
Floral , leopard , check are classic prints.
I've always worn leopard print in small doses but now that it's so ubiquitous I feel weird wearing it. I guess I don't want to look like I'm jumping on a trend waggon....maybe I'm overthinking these things 😅
Edit: on the barn coat thing - I get your point but that's true for a lot of things in fashion, the idea that something should look effortless even though in reality, at least some thought was put into it. Also, barn coats (just like parkas for example) are practical for people who don't want to wear handbags, the pockets are just big enough to put your essentials in. Aren't they also just an evolution from the Barbour coats that were trending a few years ago, Alexa Chung style?
Having said that I'm not going to wear one either.
Big Barn Coat™ is insanely funny
you're amazing. Never stop making such videso. Also your voice is so calming. And also you resemble my best friend. ❣❣❣❣
The chewed nails/chipped nail polish thing is too much. I like nice sturdy pieces that look "worn" (that's part of why I love thrifting), but the nails is taking the idea too far. It also feels weirdly... infantilizing? I feels like a reach, but given the record of the industry, I can't help that feeling.
Coffee table books are so cool! I thought the Chanel book was dumb because it makes people look desperate. But a book with photos of your special moments? Please! It is such a cool idea and has the added cuteness of offering to share those special memories with your guests because the book is just there in the coffee table, inviting people to open it.
Young mom here. I'm not buying a barn coat. I could talk to any of the family guys and ask them for an old one
Saying leopard is a neutral started as a p take because some many people wear it. I’m talking years ago. For me camo is a “neutral” for the same reason.
3:14 me watching this on my phone with a cowprint case 👀 🐄
I would love to visit Knitting-Cafes! (Actually I'm already working on my sweaters! Yes I plan to make more than one!)
The knockoffs started appearing as early as 2000. The knockoffs were graded AAA, AA, and A. I remember the seller even said you couldn't tell the difference. They said the knockoffs bought at *gtdupe* were better quality than the real thing.
Never liked the cow print. The connotation of wearing a very recognizable skin of an animal, and the one whose name is used as a pejorative at that, makes me uncomfortable.
ngl I am a fan of barn coats and I'm not a mom
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bitten nail trend is just.. no
I agree with you somewhat on the bag charms take. I see what you mean about how manufactured it can all seem.
I've been alternative for more than half my life now, so having bag charms is just something I've always done. I'm also in the anime community so again, this is not new for me. To see bag charms get really popular and become a super mainstream thing is kinda weird lmao but at least some people are enjoying themselves.