Watch BEFORE You Buy *Lacemade* 

Just as a heads up, a garment can legally be labeled "hand knitted" as long as a person operated the knitting machine, not a computer operated it. It doesn't necessarily mean someone made it with two needles by hand. Crochet on the other hand is ALWAYS handmade by a person with a hook. It's not possible for a machine to crochet, just because of the structure of the stitches. Edited to add: for clarification, a machine might be able to do a basic crochet chain, but nothing more than that; it couldn't do a single, double, half double etc. stitch off the foundation chain.

As a rule of thumb, it's very safe to assume that brands that don't discuss sustainability don't care about it. This doesn't mean that brands that do have a section on sustainability on their website are actually sustainable - greenwashing is a real passion for people who want to sell shit -, but any brand that makes an effort to be sustainable WILL advertise it.

If this brand was really ethical, you can bet they'd be letting us know about it!

It's crazy how mia is so un-problematic, people get upset over things like her saying crochet instead of knit 💀

I studied sustainability in apparel management and if I can tell you one thing: If they were ethical, you would see that. Just the fact that you didn't find anything shows that they are not transparent. That's never a good sign.

mia casually buys $150 things without checking the size chart all the time and I simply canNOT relate, I'm quadruple checking that and measuring myself twice

“I JUST WANT BUTTER FROM ANOTHER LAND” yes, mia, i can relate, actually

I absolutely loved every single piece!!!! but I will say I think the cropped jacket top at 11:35 is supposed to have little strings hanging down it like the picture on the website showed... I have personally had this happen to me! I would open it and be like... hmm.. something is missing. I love your content Mia

I work in women’s tailoring and the length of the pink jacket sleeve is called ‘bracelet length’ . Supposed the finish just above the wrist and can be really chic ❤

As others have said, hand made doesn't mean slow fashion anymore. The only craft you cannot emulate on a machine is crochet, so if the piece is created with crochet elements then those will be traditionally hooked. Another big give away that the company is fast fashion and/or unethical in their garment factories is the cuts and sizing options. Happy to elaborate further if anyone is interested but the basic point is pattern cutting, drafting and grading are all highly specific and costly crafts that equate to a full size range and styles. Pants/trousers are normally missing from these brands as they require a lot of additional tailoring skill, they are omitted in favour of the "tubes and knit" school of fashion. This is easy to make, fast to stitch and most people will fit the products (hence all tops are cropped avoiding tummies and hips and most skirts are a line/fit n flare) From an old seamstress, designer and textile artist.

Mia, you taking the initiative to do background research on whether the brand is ethical or not is the most humane thing any influencer can do in this 21st century. Fast fashion is touching the sky and your consciousness on this and willingness to minimise the side effects wins my respect.

Came back to this video 1 week later to tell Mia about Wolf&Badger. It is right up her alley for being ethical, sustainable and supports independent brands from a slow fashion world! And the knit section screams Mia!

One thing I’ve learned in my decade of buying exclusively secondhand or ethically: if a company pays their employees well and puts effort into sustainability, they make sure that information is easily accessible. There’s a high chance there will be a whole page of their website dedicated to it or a paragraph in the “about us” or “FAQs” sections. Any company that puts in that effort will be proud of it, and knows it’s a selling point/marketing tool, they wouldn’t make it difficult to find out if it were true. However if you can’t seem to find any information, you pretty much have to assume they’re going by “industry standards.”

CAN WE APRICIATE MIA’S VIBE IN THE START OF THE VIDEO❤️ her hair, make up, outfit it’s so petty

Mia dresses like a cute little grandma in the BEST WAY POSSIBLE LIKE SHE LOOKS SO GOOD

I love how the most controversial thing Mia’s done has been mixing up knitting and crocheting. lol

Mia’s grandma aesthetic is thriving with this brand 😂

As a rule of thumb, if you can find nothing about a company, chances are that they are not sustainable and/or ethical. Sustainability is a big thing in marketing so if they were they'd tell you. Also they are more size inclusive than expected. They do have a 'Curve&Plus' line but those are mostly dresses.

A good indicator of whether the clothing is sustainable is to check if the fabrics used are synthetic like polyester. These fabrics can be made to feel really nice and high end but are actually cheap and really unsustainable. Not always an indicator for ethicality but my rule of thumb is that brands that use too many of these low quality and low cost fabrics are more likely to be operating unethically

Honestly asian brands are a bit tough for sizing, make sure to check the sizing! Also, don't be put off by what the size label is, it's literally just a name. For some asian brands, I'm an XS, for other asian brands, I'm an XXXL (for reference I'm usually a Canadian S).

Me: Can’t afford anything near these prices Doesn’t wear things in this style Would literally never order this brand Also me: Watching and listening intently to every detail

This is a fairly known mid-range Chinese boutique brand started in 2016 that also sells on the Chinese platform Taobao, where the prices are also about half of that on the international website. They have more presence on chinese platforms instead. It most likely does not focus on ethical issues. That said it is one of the better quality chinese labels, seems to be their own designs, so doesn't necessarily mean its unethical. Which should also explain the smaller sizing and shorter sleeve lengths (more for asian bodies). No mention of handmade knits on the Chinese site too.

When she tried on the true medium dress, I was waiting for her to yell, "MOM!" for Mama Maples to try it on.

12:55 This looks like it is machine knit, which would still take patience with the color changing, but that is probably the texture difference you are feeling 😉 Edit: Definitely machine knit up close! And done horizontally, so the striping would be easier! facinating... this type of knit tends so stretch lengthwise, so be careful if/when hanging!

I am in love with this clothing line. It is so romantic and beautiful. I am a knitter. I am actually a certified master knitter (I was bored during covid lockdowns and well...) But there is no way that dress is only $150 and hand knit. It could be machine knit and that still can be labeled handknit. Not mass production machine knit. If it is handknit then I would question the ethics of the warehouse that produces it.

I think a good rule of thumb to follow when trying to determine if a brand is ethical is if the brand is transparent. if they don't make any attempt to detail their ethical/sustainable practices, they probably aren't ethical/sustainable. like if a company is actually sustainable and ethical, they will tell you everything you wanna know about their production process without you even asking lol. there are some certifications that companies can get that show they were deemed ethical and sustainable by a credible third party, but those cost money. so with small, new companies, just look for transparency ❤

As a knitter who is currently knitting as I'm watching your video, I don't really mind when people mix up knit and crochet, especially if they don't knit or crochet themselves. There are also other fiber arts, like Tunisian crochet, that produce fabric that looks like it was knitted but was actually created using tools more similar to crochet. I'm just happy when people appreciate the work that is put into a garment, which you obviously do.

MIA THESE CLOTHES WERE MADE FOR YOU!!! It's truly amazing how each one of these items absolutely SCREECHES your name!!! The embroidery on these pieces is amazing, and whoa, lol.. i can see why this clothing line is a bit pricey just because so many of the items are knit and / or crocheted, but the embroidery alone can run the price up on something wherever it's applied. The attention to detail on every one of these pieces is evident even juat upon first sight. .

Yeah there’s no way someone knitted that first dress with their own two hands (in a way that’s ethical) for it to be sold for $150 😂 that price for it would be criminal

mia maples was BORN to wear these clothes. she looks amazing in every fit

you could wear any of those cardigans over the white tablecloth dress for an adorable look too! you should rock these looks 24/7 mia, you only live once!

This isn’t my personal style of clothing. But this has to be my favorite clothing haul on you!!!! These pieces look fantastic on you Mia!!!!❤

I always feel so misled by Pinterest. I like a photo and want what’s in the picture, and it never leads to an actual shopping (or reputable) site

Knitter here! These are definitely some cute pieces, and I feel like they're very likely machine knit. To make a knitted dress by hand with that size of yarn commercially would not only be impractical, it just wouldn't make sense because there are good knitting machines now. Like another commenter said, though, that doesn't necessarily mean they're not "handmade" in a sense (if you'd like to see how much work can go into using a knitting machine check out Engineering Knits. She's making a 1940s capsule wardrobe right now and boy, knitting machines can be HARD) but it also doesn't mean someone spent hours knitting stitch by stitch with two needles. For comparison I've been knitting for a few years and it took me a year and a half to knit a lace shawl by hand with lace weight mohair yarn. I did add beads as I went, though, and that took a ridiculously long time. But anyways, to make a piece that large hand knitting would take even the best knitters a very very long time.

OMG!! MIA!!! YOU ARE LOOKING SO BEAUTIFUL IN THIS HAIR LENGTH!!! This hair length suits you so well, in love with this look!!!!! love you

Brands that make their products ethically and sustainably will publicly share that, without a shred of a doubt. If you can’t find any information about the company’s ethics it’s safe to assume they aren’t taking ethics into account at all.

I feel like Mia should try Japanese Lolita fashion. Maybe the brands Angelic Pretty or Btssb. All the lace covered dresses would be a lot of fun!

A moment of appreciation for Mia’s hair in this video. This hairstyle looks INCREDIBLE!!!

I stumbled upon lacemade a while ago and fell in love with the pink cropped jacket you ordered. (Never bought anything though, because I have trust issues, so thank you Mia for testing it.) I THOUGHT THE JACKET WOULD COME WITH THE PEARL FRINGE!!! Really hoped you would try some of their pretty corset dresses 🥲 maybe in a future video?

Hands down the best outfits for your look. This is definitely your vibe!

I gotta be honest, I will never understand people who don’t check the size chart. Sizes vary so much from brand to brand (and sometimes product to product) and I find making returns such a hassle so I always NEED to triple check the size chart.

I wish Mia would show tags while reviewing clothes, as it's important from what kind of fabric those are made

I LOVE how happy you are in your true fashion!!!!! I relate so much to feeling insecure wearing out what rly makes you happy because I don’t like standing out. But I love you so much, I hope you wear these pieces because they looked MAGNIFICENT on you!!!!

Mia your makeup in this video is SO FLAWLESS you look so beautiful🫶🫶🫶

When I was younger, I hated the feel of our knitted school jerseys, we had to wear a uniform, so my nana would knit me a jersey looking the same with a softer wool. It was just a plain green jersey, no school emblem or anything. Love her so much❤❤

I think Lacemade is chinese, because its super popular in China as I see in Xiaohongshu app. It seems theres even physical stores, clients will meet up there, dress up and have tea parties. This would explain the micro sizing, since chinese brands won't boder make clothing for normal bodies, but for what the beauty standard expects your body to be. Super thin and small.

I'll be honest we have completely different styles but I still watch all the videos because of your personality ! Love you mia!!! ❤

MIA YOUR HAIR LOOKS SO GOOD!! Mia you should wear this hairstyle more often I feel it looks so good on you. Do you guys feel the same?

I already left a comment but have to say Mia proudly stating her great grandma is her style icon ... Is the most weirdly endearing thing I've ever heard.

The most ironic thing is watching Mia’s detective work and dedication to finding out if this brand is ethical and then being hit with a shein ad in the middle of the vid

Mia, these pieces are definetly your style. You look sooo cozy and amazing in them!

Grandma energy is at an all time high right now!!!! I loved every single millisecond of this 🙏🏼❤️

This is Mia’s perfect hair length and style. It’s just stunning

im a full time crocheter so keep this in mind when trying to decide ethics, knit wear can very easily be made with a machine and no humans involved BUT when it comes to crochet there is NO machine that can duplicate that so when you see something crocheted in "bulk" or a limited set humans had to make those pieces, another great video

Thank you for the longer video! They’re my favorite from you. Though these clothes aren’t my personal style they’re soooo perfect for you! Love!

PLS MIA! this hair length on you is a match made in heaven!! you are rockin it girl!

I’m an American size 12 girly who lives in china- and came to confirm they are a popular Chinese brand but they do offer clothes in size 4XL which would fit me as a mid/plus size borderline!

I absolutely love when she reviews products! I did love the video where she made cakes and had mama maples rate them

OMG THE YELLOW OUTFIT 💛💛 I love this style of clothing so much

This company has the telltale signs of it being in China. Can be very difficult to return things, sizes run small, etc. Having said that, they are all so beautiful. For the yellow sweater that gaps, you could hand sew a snap half way between the buttons where it gaps.

This clothing line is literally FOR YOU, Mia! It was the perfect combo of grandma meets modern/quaint! Loved them all! ❤

That first blue dress was SO GORGEOUS!! I would def wear that!! You look gorgous in it!

The yellow set is my absolute favorite on you!! It looks absolutely gorgeous.

hi mia! fun fact: the turtleneck over-piece is called a dickie! they also make ones to go under a top so you don’t have to sweat to have the turtleneck aesthetic

This style/aesthetic looks SO good on you! I think it shows that you like these kind of clothes. I know it can be scary but I bet you will be very happy to wear these kind of clothes whenever you want. Inside, outside, to casual things, to events, doesn`t matter because it suits you a lot I think!

I think these all looked so beautiful and especially on you mia, if this is how you would like to dress you totally should because it looks amazing!!!

I think we need Mia to do a video of wearing these clothes out for a week so she can gain the confidence to wear them cause they look so good in her! Also the prime minister comment and the butter thing haha I love her so much 😂

We need her to do a video on that one brand that makes dresses and has like 20 models in different sizes. Maybe have her and her mom with some other friends try them

LaceMade things are so cute and i love the pieces i DO own but they were such a hassle to return. They make you pay for it and it’s astronomical how much it costs to ship back to China. Make sure you read the size chart CAREFULLY as most items have no stretch and returns aren’t worth it. Btw Mia your hair and makeup look SO GOOD in this video. Love you! Thanks for another fun video❤

I’m so glad you did this!! So little info on this company. Love seeing the clothing for real. Wish you’d do part two and pick some of their corset style items! They do so many :)

Okay but these pieces were MADE FOR YOU! Stunning 🌸✨ you look amazingggggg

I really hope that we eventually figure out if they’re ethical, because their clothing is exactly my style :)

this is definitely an overseas most likely chinese company, but as someone not really on social media i’m happy you brought this brand to my attention!! i have SUCH a hard time finding clothes that fit me, especially skirts; i am super excited that their xs actually goes small enough!! that being said, they could still definitely benefit from expanding the sizing in the opposite direction as well, but this often happens with overseas brands that get brought over; for example, lots of k-beauty brands only have very fair skin options for foundations/powders/etc., since they originally were for only a few people, but when those brands become available and popular internationally, they should absolutely be expanding their range to include more options - same goes here!! hope to see they take some of your feedback in mind and become more size inclusive in the future :)

The items from Lace Made are so lovely and they suit you so much Mia. You look beautiful in them .

I love your videos! You have such a great personality and I love your enthusiasm during your videos. I love Momma Maples too, you two remind me of me and my daughter, whenever we are together it’s always a good time. You looked so good in each of the outfits, my favorites were the first dress and the yellow skirt set, you looked soooo good in them. ❤

Hey Mia!! I just wanted to let you know that every time you post a video it puts a smile on my face. I’m going through tough times right now and I feel like you are my safe space and I can escape when I’m watching your videos! ❤

The fact that she can resist opening up her packages shows how much shopping she does.. if I order something I rip open the package on the spot it arrives 😂😂

"Fits everywhere but the bust" is something I feel everyone woman above a B cup is familiar with. Maybe I'm crazy but if you think of an A as a small, and a B is as a medium, when it comes to standard sizing, a large should be able to accommodate a C! But when it comes to dresses and anything button-front, that tends not to be the case. It's rough out there for average-size people, for some reason. I'm about to just start making my own clothes, since my measurements are apparently just too wacky and crazy for ready-to-wear brands to conceptualize. Edit: 5:32 A fine-knit dress of this size should definitely cost more than $150, that's a lot of labor and superior skill. I'd expect something like that to cost at least $300 handmade. I'm suspicious. We've also got DollsKill levels of size inconsistency, looks like. Bummer.

I love the yellow skirt and jacket set with blue trim. That first dress though!! Stunning. Sweet nectar cardigan is a dream

who else is really glad they found Mia’s channel 👇

Mia energy in every piece.. all fit perfectly and the colours complement her a lot! You should wear them for sure! All of them.

🤩 definitely your style and it looks amazing on you ! All pieces on you I was obsessed as well.

Mia that shade of pink is perfection on you. The fact that it matches your skin tone is exactly why you should wear it! Perfect "nude" tone. If you ever feel washed out, a bit of makeup usually does the trick with light colours. But I kept thinking how stunning it was throughout the entire video!

Mia. This is your aesthetic. You have to wear these always

I love knitting while watching these videos, so thank you for the shoot out to my knitters and crocheters

Hey Mia you might have heard of this but there’s this book called Color Your Style by David Zyla and it’s about finding the best colors for you based on the colors OF you and it’s quite interesting and fun! Maybe it would be a neat video idea for you and Mama Maples to try and help each other find your “true colors” (that’s what they’re called in the book) 🙃 I just thought of this because you said the pink you love is close to your skin color but idk that could also be good…

As someone who has a 4 different nationalities (French, Dutch, German and British) and used to live in Canada, I would 100% recommend you go for french butter. It’s the best! Salted and non salted 👍🏼

All if these look so good on you, it's like all you and your genuine style, no wonder you like them so much. You look so cute and the fits are mostly spot on. I hope you wear them everyday ❤

Mia that pale pink you wore with the purse! OMG it’s a perfect complement to your skin you looked so pink and rosy it was really cool how it li5 you up!

Mia!! You should do a video where you buy from your subscribers small businesses!

OMG! Every single piece looked so super cute on you!! Adorable cottage core outfits with grandma energy intricately stitched in. Finding these things on the world-wide-web is like your super power, Mia. Goodness, I love you. Your videos always put me in the best mood. Hope you guys have an awesome weekend! 😘💕💯

All of these items are so YOU! If I could pick one store that matches your personality it would really be this one. Everythings looks so good and perfect on you ♥

the second outfit looks gorgeous on you!! it looks like mirror palais vibes. You look pretty, classy and it girl vibes

Mia's videos are always so fun and entertaining to watch and she gives good suggestions ❤😊

I love this style!! Every piece is gorgeous!! The yellow sweater would look so cute with the white "tablecloth" dress.

I have been waiting for a review on this brand forever, thanks for trying it ❤

Mia, this was such a fun aesthetic and brand to see you look into. Loved everything on you. That butter yellow was *chef’s kiss* you pullled it off better than the model. Also I too love butter from other lands and enjoying them in other lands❤

I’m sad that I’m in love with this brand XD mostly because they definitely won’t have my size and it’s too expensive, but I’ll live because thrift stores never fail me

Lacemade is a brand where you have to check the sizing for every piece you buy. I've bought their lace up jeans which fitted true to my regular sizing (M) and a coat which I correctly sized up on. Both fit perfectly, you just have to be wary

I have to say I LOVE the yellow set! It’s sooo pretty!!