Teen Vogue, this video was amazing. Thank you. Everyone needs to know. If you guys want any tips for ethical shopping I would recommend you to: - shop second hand - buy clothing made of natural fabrics - buy less, but higher quality - swap clothes with friends - buy vintage - buy handmade - support local brands and local seamstresses - fix clothes If you want more tips there are some cool channels like Kristen Leo, My Green Closet, Daria Andronescu and Arden Rose. And please, don't complain about the fact that ethically made clothing is more expensive, because in the long run you're going to save money since good quality clothes last so much more and second hand is very inexpensive❤
swapping clothes= germs microbes etc.. and natural fabrics only buy those young able bodied europeans have carefully picked and weaved , not underpaid people of color because clearly your promoting the same thing dressed differently. essentially your entire list is the type of Bullshit that makes people feel good while continuing to ruin this planet. you focused on surface level nonsense to make yourself feel good.
Breaking news: you can wash clothes. Also, I am not promoting the same thing. I am convinced about the fact that there are better choices that we can make to have a lower impact. If you are so defensive it's probably because of your guilt, so I'm sorry for you and I hope you'll be in a better place soon. Please don't hate the ones who are trying to make a difference just because they're making you realise how little you do.
THANK YOU for this video. We need to bring these themes in front of bigger audiences. THIS is important. THESE are the things that the internet influencers should be talking about. Not about how to get more clothes you DO NOT NEED faster and cheaper. We should own clothes we LOVE to wear and want to keep in our closets for more than three weeks.
I buy timeless pieces from ethical, high quality, independent clothing stores that will last me forever. I would much rather pay more for one garment than I do for 10 fast fashion garments. Actually, I have to get most of my stuff online because malls and other shops in Florida are almost all fast fashion. It disgusts me. How can you wear something that will basically disintegrate after a few wears? How can you wear something that you will throw out and creates toxic waste}? Not to mention the horrible working conditions and the effects of even making the clothes.
I think that, people all over the world are hurt, depressed, anxious and have to mask this or shield EVERYDAY with at least their clothes. People take way too serious how the next person to you LOOKS but, the problem is that even they care how people SEE THEM. For people to figure out how their mind works AND WHO THEY ARE they follow the EASY WAY which is FOLLOW. DRESS like the REST is the most stupid shit I’ve seen because they don’t know what else to do than FIT THEM.
Makeup, electronics and a ton of other things. It's EVERYTHING. The problem is so much bigger than just Zara, but Zara for some reason is the only company that gets shit.
Yes, because the company that owns Zara, is the one that has made most of the money of the fast fashion at the expense of the pollution, the suffering and almost enslavement of people of underdeveloped countries and even death, like what happened in Bangladesh. The owner is the richest men on earth.
I have clothes that I've bought from Fast-Fashion brands (which I primarily buy from because it's affordable) that have lasted me 7+ years now. And they're still good enough to wear. So I guess it just comes down to taking care of your clothes and deciding to buy less.
Exactly! Thank you for saying it! I have Zara items that have lasted me for years and years, I just make sure I check the quality when I purchase an item and follow the washing instructions. The problem with fast fashion is the culture of wearing it once and throwing it away next season because it's cheap, but if you treat your clothes the same way you would treat more expensive items this wouldn't happen.
Not less, but buying what you need. Like, you can't judge someone for buying a ton of tshirts if they work in an environment where the shirts fall appart, or blame someone for buying lots of jeans when they get ripped due to their work etc
Cool that your fast fashion is lasting you a while, but people should really shop elsewhere anyway. Even if the material is decent quality, the labor conditions aren't.
Finally Vogue made a video of this. I've been waiting. I always try to thrift shop, it's good for the environment, it's cheap and u can find really good stuff, even designer things. Sweat shops are awful, I wish more people knew the truth about the working conditions in sweatshops.
@@saltlessbread what do you mean? They have all kinds of stuff, you may have to look more and go to different stores to find what you need, but it is absolutely worth it my friend.
mari No, it is not. They usually don't have different sizes, they usually all have that "old" look. Ofc I'm not in america, so i'm speaking from my own reality. but either way, my fellow friends americans dont shop also in those stores (those who dont live in the bigger cities) because of similar reasons. I've tried thrifting and it was a waste of my time, I don't recommend it.
@@saltlessbread That's too bad. My experience with thrift shopping has been great, and I live in Europe. Hope you can find good stuff in other places :)
Love this video. It’s so hard to avoid fast fashion unfortunately. It’s all around us 😔 I would like to see another video on “solutions” to fast fashion
Ive tried avoiding non ethical clothing this whole year and its super easy. Just watch some RU-vid Videos to know some brand names als you're ready to go. Dont use your lazyness as an excuse
I think the only solution is to make those companies change their policies and strategies. You can't make people stop buying clothes. That's impossible.
They will go to other countries where they don't have to pay it so people working on those countries will lose their jobs. I live in Galicia, where Inditex was found. You can't imagine how many jobs Inditex make in the city. And the working conditions are the best. There are no other companies in the area this good
Only the people can sort this problem. The companies are doing what makes them money and if they know that people will continue to buy fast fashion then they’re only going to keep on producing it.
Enterprises make market studies and react to them. If they see that people care a lot about all the ethical and environmental issues, they will be forced to change their strategy; If they didn't, costumers wouldn't buy their clothes. Thats how stuff changes. Raise awareness is the best thing to do, cause there's no organization with enough power to obligate this companies to change their strategies when it doesn't benefit them.
It's so nice that Teen Vogue is making videos in so deep topics! 'Quitting' fast fashion was an easy and very smart decision. Kristen Leo makes amazing videos in this topic, she is such a babe, and her content is always so high quality!
@@louisahausslein2613 I think "celebrate" is the wrong word. We should be more open to a company like Teen Vogue progressing with the times and trying to right the wrong that they themselves have been a contributor of. Teen Vogue (and other media marketed at teens) was a pusher of fast fashion for a very very long time; almost 15 years. I'm not gonna celebrate this but I will acknowledge that they are trying. But this is much like a crack dealer whose been selling on the same street corner for a over a decade deciding that crack is now bad and advising his old customers to stop smoking crack BUT still selling other believed to be less harmful drugs lol.
@@louisahausslein2613 you're only celebrating their hypocrisy. its like when nars says they support cruelty free cosmetics yet they gave up their cruelty free logo to sell makeup in China.
When I started college it was my dream to work in the fashion industry with my business degree. After taking a History of Fashion class and learning about the truth of fast fashion, paired with working at Nordstrom and seeing what happens to clothing with small defects, I realized I couldn’t help perpetuate the industry by working in it. I still love clothes, but now I’m applying for my masters in environmental policy and hope I can actually make the world better.
I was so shocked to see something like this coming out on this channel, but I’m so happy about it!! I’ve recently decided to stop buying from fast fashion brands and I now buy my clothing second-hand and its SO awesome that this being talked about on such a huge channel!! This is amazing!
I worked at Hugo Boss, there sh*t is super expensive, but I highly doubt if their clothes are made under good circumstances. Most of the time it’s made in Bangladesh. Just like many expensive brands I think (not completely sure though, could be wrong).
Nice video, but actually the luxury industry isn't perfect either. Some subcontracters working for luxury brands are employing horrible working methods, very similar to fast fashion, without any kind of supervision ... Quite disappointing from luxury brands. Anyway it's a good start, thank you for including this into teen vogue. Next step into Vogue itself ?
i love shopping for clothes. I also keep my expensive as heck pieces from Torrid. I don't care if its out of fashion 6 years later, if its still wearable, i'm keeping it. people that throw their clothes away like next- thats crazy to me
i actually used to buy clothes to wear 2 years later. id get so many compliments on them. i still wear forever21 and zara, but only if i find it at thrifstores like buffalo exchange
Although I really understand the point. But if you look at high value brands.........they paying the same as the fast fashion brands but selling it for high prices!
To all those that say ethical brands are too expensive: They are not. You can get a plain white shirt made in portugal, by well paid workers, made in a sustainable fashion, for around 20$ same as fast fashion outlets like Zara price their things. The only downside of ethical brands is that they don't have the biggest collections. Generally buying less clothes tho, is a great way to be eco friendly. Everyone interest should check out capsule wardrobe.
@@Deiiiiion I am a European, so I don't know the prices in America, but 20 Dollar for something that can last up to three years seems pretty reasonably priced to me
I don’t support Zara or most fast fashion companies that STEAL from independent artists that put effort in their designs/artwork/quality. I understand needing to have affordable clothing, so it does sadly come down to supply and demand. I’m just happy Teen Vogue has brought this up
This is still so relevant! Can’t stand watching privileged young people blindly purchase fast fashion simply to be “on trend” when they could easily shop second hand for a more affordable price. No one wants to admit it but in the US especially, the great majority of people have their nose up in the air when it comes to wearing second hand clothing, people think they’re “too good” for that. It’s a shame that these people prioritize social status based on their clothing more than they value the lives and working rights of the global south.
Donating clothes you dont wear, taking good care of the ones you already have. If you know how to sew turn the worn out clothes into new things or new clothes
Do a clothing swap, thrift, wear your clothes as long as possible, take care of your clothes like washing at a lower temperature and mending and repairing your clothes, learn how to do simple refashion your clothes and make them new again.
It's incredible how people like to play blind and pretend like this is not happening... just because they don't like to be bothered! Fast fashion is so freaking contaminating as well!
Well I know it's not easy because for example in my country specifically in my city we don't have second hand shops and all there is around are stores that sell this kind of brands!! But I make my own clothes because I'm a designer!! I know not everyone can afford to do so. But there are people who buy cheap clothing every five weeks... and that's the problem!! It's also a call for the brands who make sustainable clothing to make their products more accessible!
Thank you that helped so much!! I don’t think it’s going to be easy though. One thing that bothers me is that people are starting to worry about the environment (which is super important) but I think what we need to fix first and foremost is the working conditions of the factory workers. The environment can wait but these people can’t
The idea that everyone should be able to thrift or afford the $35 for a "sustainable" tee shirt is so Western-centric and classist. My low-paying job requires professional attire despite being a job that constantly damages my clothing. I must not have the kind of thrift stores you all seem to have.
Wow, so impressed that Teen Vogue came out with this video. It's a big problem and we need to be aware of the cycle we've created! Slow fashion, organic wear, second hand are all better options! Love that the capsule wardrobe is coming into style. I'd rather have a few quality pieces than a closet full of cheap unethical clothes.
I am so thankful for this video. I learnt about this in geography at school when I was I'm yr 7 (12) and I really opened my eyes to what really goes on, but I don't think that all schools emphasises this issue, so thank you so much Teen Vogue x💗
as you haven't mentioned any solution to this, i just want to say that if you think high fashion brands are better, vogue you are truly mistaken. yet it's imperative that citizens stop financing all the unethical brands
Thanks for sharing. It is frustrating for me as a seamstress, I get many people coming to me asking me to make them CHEAP clothing. It is the norm these days. Why would you hire someone for a custom service and tell them you want to pay them as little as possible? I blame it all on this grotesque fast fashion industry
You can't just ask people to change by making them feel guilty. The backlash and dissonance would be even harder to tackle and even nullify all your campaign efforts. Disciplining customers culture would only cause a little fraction to incredibly big fashion enterprises like Zara. Only by the power of government and democracy where our voices can be invested much better to put pressure and discipline to these businesses. Frankly, even Vogue itself has taken advantages from this big culture of fast fashion. Ads are still a big money source for media, you know.
fajar ahmad setiawan Just reading comments and I know thats its true that you cant guilty trip. But you can make them think. Im guilty for shopping a lot online and this video is making me be a bit less oblivious and to reconsider buying from fast fashion. Im always upset that when I recycle with my friend and she doesnt even want to do it even when I offer to loan her my container. Ignorance is worse than not knowing. It's plain arrogance to know and not do something. Any small action is a start, so I disagree about guilty-tripping, everyone CAN do something no matter how small. Its all about the mindset.
@@kimmochia9693 self-awareness is indeed a positive action. It is also hypocritical to deny that small changes from ourselves matter. However, things like this can be fishy when it comes to the so-called "awareness movement". In the movement, you'll see a process of ideologization which means putting your belief, and only yours, to a pedestal of perspective, making yourself believe that your sole idea is the truth and thus, other people should follow as well. What comes next is an agenda to widespread the belief through social engineering programs like campaigns, march, courses, etc. The thing is, dissonance is real. Dissonance came when you are troubled on facing an inner conflict to your belief which often caused by a hot-headed confrontation or patronizing attitude. Like a delinquent who will climb a tree when you told him not to, we tend to act like that as well. Notwithstanding that at its extreme, movement can be anti-critic and politically opportunistic as they would use any means to defend their belief even if it does not necessarily ethical. This thing does not only happen in far-right and bigoted groups, but also in so-called progressive movement like MeToo, Pride, BLM, Green movement, etc. What we must do is to change our approach to engage. An organic, digestible, and empathetical conversation, which is ironically very relatable to traditional social culture, can mend this hot-headed dissonance. Remember Nietzchean morality in which compassion, down-to-earth, and most importantly, reflective attitudes have a more powerful assertive effect than a direct intervention. Telling people to "step on other's shoes" is more compelling than "throwing a straight palm to their face". This way will be much more effective if you want to "discipline the customers".
fajar ahmad setiawan Agree to a certain extent. However, it is movements like #MeToo that encourages the masses whom are too absorbed in their own problems and dont have any time to care, to actually understand that there are bigger problems out there. This of course its not the best example - but do we undermine any efforts at encouragement for a greater cause? I'm just saying awareness is critical and others can use this example, to create even better motivational pieces. You cant convince everyone and I believe every effort counts. I'm focusing on the issue of fast-fashion and not the fact that Teen Vogue is possibly being an oxymoron per se. The conversation of this needs to be bigger and get rolling, we cant all create perfect, flawless content, but perhaps we can inspire and let consumers make their own self-informed decisions.
@@kimmochia9693 perhaps we shouldn't give all the credits of campaign and movement to Hollywood celebrities and obviously lifestyle magazines. A reaaaaallly important lesson from MeToo.
fajar ahmad setiawan Nah, not enamoured by all the glitz and glamour. I'm purely acknowledging the issue based on my beliefs and knowledge. As a fellow creative, creating content that resonates is not easy. A good content can ignite discussions and that might as well be good enough. Even opposing comments on this video, also shows it succeeded and has set off conversations. Peace out, nevertheless great points.
Fortunately I was already aware or this problem! Now I would really like to learn how to fix it and have a less consumistic lifestyle... Could be the part 2 to this video! I really appreciate Vogue doing this even thou they still encourage consumism every day with their publications and ads
I get H&M and Forever 21 being fast fashion, but how is Zara? To me, Zara is fairly expensive. With sweaters >$60 and jackets >$100 I always feeling like I'm paying a fair amount for clothing there. It's nothing near the $5 shirts and $10 heels at Forever 21...
it is more expensive and feels that way but their global practices are way crazier than most other fast fashion companies! they paved the way for having new clothes rolling out every week rather than just seasonally which used to be the standard, and they waste just as much as the other companies.
Ashley Collins here’s an article from global citizen www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/hm-gap-factory-abuse-fast-fashion-workers/ Researching these companies business models also helped me as well!
Higher prices doesn’t equal better ethics. The Ceo is just being paid more to under pay the workers. They still have the same gross practices, even if it’s drawing more money out of your pocket.
I stopped buying fast fashion a while ago and even before I rarely bought clothes from malls or fast fashion companies.But not a lot of people can and let me explain why.I live in eastern europe and in my city at least, thrifting is pretty hard.We do not have thrift shops like in England or USA .Here, there are a few and probably the size of a small corner shop:)))))Plus in these condintions finding clothes is really hard and the fashion that is promoted today does not coincide with the clothes I find here in thrift shops so that means young people will always prefere clothes from the fast fashion industries.For me it’s different, my style is excentric I prefer weird patterns and really vintage old clothes and I prefer thrifting of course but there are a few like me.I am proud to say I quit fast fashion and I am aware of how the fashion industry is destoying our planet but unfortunately very few people are aware of the consequences.Also recylcing clothes is very important.If you have too many clothes just stop.Sell them or donate them either to shops or poor children.Also Zara is not cheap please 30$ for a blouse, I can buy one for 1$.
This is why I laugh! People living "well" just can't grasp on what is what because they don't need to. I bought some shirts at zara for 25$ and am wearing then 10 years later. I have tahirts from other companies that I paid 5$ for and still wear them years later. When they ripp, they become window washing rags. There is nothing "fast" about my spending. I just don't buy crap I don't need. Simple as that.
Although Zara might be to blame for the fast fashion trend, I think using Zara as the main "evil" even on the thumbnail is a bit extreme. While not a 100% ethical, I think they are one of the better companies out there, especially when it comes to sweatshops. Not saying they don't have their issues, but they also produce a lot of their clothing right here in Europe, especially in Portugal. Yes, we still are one of the "poorer" countries in Europe, so the cost is lower, but I like that they don't JUST use asian countries like many many many other big brands do.
Some fast fashion item becomes classic for me,like my black shift dress with bell sleeve. I have it for almost 4 years and I am gonna keep on wearing it .
THANK YOU for this video! I am so happy that Teen Vogue can bring this info to younger audiences. I have known this for so long but only had money in college years to invest into pieces. Right now I separate my clothes from ones that I wear when I might get messy (consignment stores) and the ones I wear everywhere else. Since sustainable clothing costs more, one learns to be more careful and the different washes.
see my question is, where do we even shop if we want to avoid fast fashion? the only alternatives I've ever heard about are way out of my budget. You should do a video on that
Thank you Teen Vogue for putting this out there! We need to keep talking about this. For years I've been keeping up with the harm fast fashion has and I feel like it still is taking a long time for people to know about it.
Honestly it’s up to these big industries to change their ways, people can only afford so much and choose what’s easy for them not everyone has the money or time.
Great video, absolutely this type of information is needed in this era. Fast fashion is something that needs to die, but for that to happen we as consumers have to be more educated on this topics.
Now please make a video which explains that many high fashion brands are super intransparent, burn their stock and produce a lot of times in the same factories like zara &co
stop buying from these brands. buy second hand (charity/thrift shops, ebay, depop, etc - you can find clothes that are brand new for a very low price). also you could look into sustainable/ethical brands
Dina Ikr! Some people say to buy from thrift stores, but everything there isnt really my thing. And buying expensive handmade or ethical clothing just costs too much
a lot of us don’t have the money to buy designer clothes, so frankly we don’t give a shit about the politics. I’m not ready to spend more than 20 dollars on a simple tee shirt
Thrift stores!!!!! I don’t support any fast fashion brands, and don’t have a lot of money but am still passionate and proud of everything I wear. You can still have a bomb style for cheap without supporting these extremely harmful brands. Its only complicated if you choose to make it complicated!
Why not, you probably buy five shirts and that makes up 20 dollars, instead of having so many clothes, help the environment and other people and just buy one, problem solved.
As consumers, we need to be more responsible and yes fashion is one of the most polluting industry ! A fews tips for everyone : give the outfits you don't want (don't throw them away) and buy more responsibly, I used to only wear Zara and I now buy 80% of the time from vintage shops/thrifts shops, charity shops (yes you can find some really good outfits there) and also online where you can support small businesses like on Etsy or Asos Marketplace and Depop (don't buy from asos please it's a waste of money) ... There are loads of solutions and it will also let you be more individualistic in your style (no one like to see their outifts on other people ahha)
This is a very important message. I would also suggest a follow up video that provides solutions, ideas, actions that we can implement as the consumers. That would be awesome.
I had my first closet clean out last week since I was 12 years old, I’m 18 and most of the clothes I “got rud if were ones that no longer fit or I no longer wore.EVERTHING (unless it was damaged beyond repair) was donated. I didn’t realize people didn’t donate their old things until literally a month ago when a few friends mentioned throwing out old clothes. Like I’m the youngest in my family generation so I don’t really have anyone to hand down to but I’m not about to throw it out. They thought I was the weird one for having a donation pile in my house. (Pile of books, toys, clothes, supplies that are to be donated eventually)
I appreciate the initiative and actual change in vogue, especially teen vogue. I feel like it is actually aimed to better inform and provide their readers with necessary information. Thank you.
to be honest the first and biggest thing that made me change my mind about fast fashion is quality but the more I read and search about I understand where they are coming from. My problem now is that it's diffuclt to find a hight quilty and ethical brands.
Teen Vogue we've been watching @kristenleo for years now! If anyone reading the comments wants to see more videos about ethical/sustainable issues (and generally other good vids) then definitely check her out!
This is a wake up call. It'a something I never thought about until I watched a video on this subject. Please make more videos about this. Everybody needs to know how our consumption patterns affect the world.
the only fast fashion brand i support /purchase is uniqlo... imo it's really good quality. i do want to support ethical products but i just dk how ...? it may not. available in my country as well so hmmm :/
If your clothing is damaged and you can no longer wear it for example if it’s extremely ripped beyond repair, what’s the best way to dispose of old clothing? That is environmentally friendly?? I adopting a minimalist lifestyle just having what I need rather then loads of stuff that’s going to clog up my space.
