Worst Fashion Channels Ever? 

The problem with these channels is they're trying to apply traditional sartorial "rules" to everyday-wear, subsequently forcing everyone to wear the same thing, not encourage people to experiment and find their own style. People strictly following these "rules" are stuck in the 2000s, are clones of each other and not having fun with fashion.

Man! The part about the graphic socks had me in stitches! This was a really enjoyable video!

The toughest part is finding quality men’s fashion channels, unfortunately when you search “men’s fashion” a lot of what you showed here pops up.. I need more authenticity from the content to truly get something out of it

Alternative title: Fashion Channels You Muted A Long Time Ago

Ashley is toxic. Her whole schtick is about shtting on guys and other creators.

Finally someone calls these ”fashion” chanels out! They seem to be living in some 2010 world with quite toxic vibe with all the screeming and negativity. I feel sad for people who try to live up to these ”rules” what they ”should not do”… Everyone should dress as they like and feel no matter ones age ect.

what I hate the most about those channels like Alpha M, and channels alike, is their almost religious-like, dogmatic apporoach to fashion, annnddd their weird messages on masculinity, like, if u don´t wear your pants strictly like THIS, you dress horribly, you don´t have fashion sense, you are not "man enough", or when they say things like, "every man has to have this set of items", when BRUH, fashion is all about originality, experimentation and self expression

I hate it when creators are too shouty and animated. Just chill. If I want to get shouted at in my spare time, I’ll start doing bootcamp fitness…

i cannot get over that lamp

These people are looking for a more "formal"/"traditional" look. It works. The problem is that you end up looking like a posh rich dad, It's a matter of taste, I hate that look. Not for me. Stucked in the same looks all the time, straight line fashion.

One of the things I love about U is your calm presentation. Fashion can be stressful sometimes - sounds weird but it’s a thing, and the yellies U showed already make me switch off. I also agree satorially with your agrees and disagrees.

Pinterest can work if you're searching for specific styles, trends, etc. If you just search mens fashion then you will definitely get the mid 2000s outdated look.

I can't believe I used to watch them before hahaha especially Jose Zuniga, but I mostly have taken their advices with a grain of salt. I agree they shared some solid advices mostly those that are "timeless" and "staple" but some are indeed outdated now compared to when I used to watch them during 2015-2017. Now, I watch your content, Tim Dessaint's, Drew Joiners', and Harry Has'! Even though I don't have the super duper exact fashion as yours (since my wardrobe is still mostly slim fits with slowly incorporating of looser/relaxed fits) I still stay for the tips and advices since you mostly tell your audience to wear what makes ourselves comfortable and at the same time keeps the audience updated with trends.

I was never able to get into either of these channels. They have such a judgey and obnoxious overtone. They're simply hard to watch or take seriously. I always appreciate your fresh, open-minded, chill, realistic approach to fashion and style.

I don’t consider those “fashion channels” they’re life style channels giving you a blueprint in a formulaic way in what to wear how to wear it and how to act. That’s not fashion at all.

my favorite thing is that she's a fashion stylist and all the people I've seen that she's done style for look awful.

The problem is the overuse of words like "always" or "never" or "absolutely".

They are negative channels, instead of showing new/other/elevated/better possibilities in a positive way.

I just recently discovered your channel mate and you're a real breath of fresh air. I appreciate your genuine take on men's clothing. Most of these men's "fashion" channel, especially that annoying lady at the beginning, really grinds my gears. They are presciptive and boring. In the same vein, you've got real men real style, teaching men fashion, and gentlemen's gazette which is downright costumey and outdated.

It’s bad how transparent these channels only care about the monetisation of their viewers rather than their best interests formulated ‘negativity drives engagement’ sewer tier fashion advice

Finally someone called out Ashley Weston's BS advice!

Every single time I watch these sort of "fashion" channel I just facepalm. I mean, I work in a laboratory at a University; I'm almost never sitting behind a desk, on my feet most of my day, and getting in and out of PPE. I can't imagine any of their advice working for me at all. And I'd imagine that to be the case of the majority of men out there. If i want to get ready for a GAP or a Banana Republic lookbook photoshoot, then these advice would be prudent. For everyone else out there, understand this: the only reason they keep pushing our these sort of contents is because A) They are simply using it as a platform to segway into their sponsors contents, and B) controversial and outrageous contents drives views and engagement, satisfying the algorithms and increase earnings. Don't use these sort of drivels as advice.

Kind of disagree on the pinterest point. You just have to know what to search for. ‘Mens fashion for winter’ will give you hideous results. But if you search for a specific item/brand/person you usually get the results you want

Aaron from Alpha M gets clowned on *hard* by more fashion-progressive creators, but to his credit, his corner of RU-vid is full of some very hypermasculine and problematic ideas of how men should behave, and Aaron is nowhere near that toxic. Like he’s a generally levelheaded guy.

Why is Alpha always shouting in my face? 😄

Ashley from Mens Fashioner did change her opinion on crossbody bags in a more recent video.

That Ashley woman has no style herself, it’s like she just walked into Zara and picked up the most dull thing they sell. Why anyone would take fashion advice from someone who has no style themself is beyond me.

Alpha M yelling at me is triggering

Those channels are like the equivalent to a videogame tutorial. Good advice for beginners but definitely not clothes you want to be wearing in the end.

Sandals/Flip-Flops are usually designed for beach wear because they normally don't have the right support for your feet because they are made for environments that don't need that support. Maybe it's not all Sandals/Flip-Flops as it wouldn't be that far fetched that there would be versions of those footwear that have the support needed while walking on solid hard floors like concrete.

A lot of fashion RU-vids give advice as if all we do is go to work, Job interviews, nice dinners , date nite or meet significant other. Most of the time we’re just running errands or doing casual stuff with friend’s .

Love hearing your insight on these advices, and hit the nail on the head with Pinterest. Traditional sartorial rules always have an exception, and those exceptions combined with thoughtful and articulated style often result in beautiful ensembles.

Dude, so happy I stumbled upon your channel... You have inspired me to get back into fashion and trying to find my style! Funny to think that only a few years back I used to watch Alpha M (although I have always found the channel name cringe), looking for guidance. Both channels suck, honestly. Thank you for what you do! Cheers all the way from Brazil!

That first creator obviousness to mens fashion is next level

Alpha M’s douchiness causes me to block out every word that comes out of his mouth.

No branding for me - I despise branded clothing - classic ,clean, unbranded and neutral color pallet , make you looked put together , you have good hygiene and some class. Also it says you can afford to think about what you wear. As long as everything is put together and fits properly. Quality over quantity

James Leung vs Alpha M on the next RU-vid boxing event, I've heard 🤣

The "mens fashioner" channel is not my favorite. I never make it far in her videos, and when I do, I just feel like I'm being scolded like a small school boy (and I'm 30). When in this corner of youtube I want to hear fashion ideas, be inspired, and learn about the way other people (dissimilar to me) might dress! Thanks for being part of that corner James!

I started following you back in the days when neoprene was used in tee shirts and hoodies. It’s cool to see where you’ve come and where our styles have evolved since then

All those fashion channels are pretty bad. I can't believe casual people made them into who they are today, they gained a lot of traction they don't deserve for just mediocre advice.

I find it weird that people hate on fun socks and underwear. I always found them to be like a little secret for men. Just like women have fun/ sexy lingerie, us men can have fun socks and underwear with silly patterns that can show off our personalities.

I dont usually comment on videos but this video is one of the best best critique videos about these 2 famouse "style" youtubers. Congrats for content!

🙏 more of these! Seems they’re straight forward to make and there’s an edginess to you directly confronting the hypocrisies and outdated tropes. Obviously many of these channels offer more than just BS. There’s good stuff in there. You’re reach and influence calling out the BS will help set a better precedent ! Also I think if you do this 1 channel per video, channel by channel, and include the name in the title, you’ll stand to get a lot of overlap viewers 🤷‍♂️

Another great video James. I got a denim jacket that we talked about in the last video but not an AllSaints one and I don’t like the colour (dark blue, almost black) of this denim jacket so I’m going to op for the AllSaints one when I can. Have a good day.

This was actually lowkey hilarious mate, nice vid as always! Cheers

Great video James. Such a calm and and respectful response to seemingly angry content

Hey man, I've found your channel very recently - love your work and the message you sent out there! You show this very nice and kind of rare (!) attitude, pushing us to try to find ourselves and our own taste in this fashion world instead of forcing us to fit to yours view on male's fashion. Even if I have some different opinions (espadrilles slander?? And being cool with mismatching leathers? Wow...) i still want to watch the video because I'm interested in your opinion :)

agreed… same way when some are too vocal about being quiet luxury… the irony.

Pinterest can be great for men’s fashion you just have to take some time to train the algorithm to show you things you like, and know the right keywords to use.

I think the point that's being missed by some is that there can be value in getting comfortable with mid-tier clothing and fits before you level up and branch out. You can look a little cut and paste, or Capsule Wardrobe TM, in this phase, but it does tend to give you a nice base to build a wardrobe around. Although most or all of the items called out in these vids have been effectively styled by people in the know, the sort of people who are likely to be watching these videos are also likely to be abusing these items in their own wardrobe. To me, I think there are good points that have been missed in these vids.

The sock thing works. Most of the time people are wearing long pants and the socks are really only seen when sitting down. The novelty socks add a splash of color for more informal outfits. Someone who is a musician can express individuality without something like a graphic tee with piano socks.

Harry Has, Modest Man (Brock McGoff), Tim Dessaint and Courtney Ryan are great alternatives to check out imo, not only do they provide very valuable fashion advice, they also provide great health and wellbeing habits to keep while improving your overall appearance. The key thing is that they're not as 'in your face' and outspoken as Ashley Weston (Men's Fashioner) and Alpha M are. Like I've seen one of Ashley's videos complaining about Gilets (Bodywarmers) and I'm like seriously? If people want to wear them then they should, they're like the perfect thing to wear during Spring and Autumn, not as bulky as coats and jackets can be, but they'll keep your body warm appropriate for the temperature and they have pockets in which you can keep your keys, phone etc. Plus they're very useful to wear while driving as they allow full movement of your arms while steering. Her argument is that they look goofy and uncool but if wear them with a long sleeve shirt, dark wash jeans and boots it puts together a great robust and masculine look, especially with the sleeves rolled up. For a more casual look, they even look great with hoodies.

The only time you can show off a logo, is with Calvin Klein underwear in bed

Seems there's some correlation: the more a fashion blogger screams in a video, the less you should listen to him

I currently live in South Korea and also follow the first guy showed! The oversized/baggy fit is very popular here, so when you are shopping, many items are “free size”. Basically, one size fits all. Which is why there is only one size offered. Even if you’re a massive individual, it’ll still be hanging off your body in someway. Additionally, we see a lot of the formal trousers as a common base layer here, paired with a simple tee or button down. While super cool looking, depending on where you live, many people dress very similar to one another, which is actually a common thing in Korea. You will see at least 30 people wearing a similar outfit to the guy in the first picture on a day in July🤣

I LOVE my Fanny pack while traveling or hiking. You're right it is NOT fashion accessory. It just makes things easier, it's comfort!

I love your channel dude. I've watched 3 videos in a row straight through

I follow this chanel, as well as thr others mentioned, and I personally don't have an issue. I don't feel like these other creators are saying you can't wear what you want, but, they've stated the general perception on what how you wear can be looked upon. They also encourage guys who to dress better so that people perceive you in a better light. (Lets not pretend that people don't judge you based on how you dress) End of the day, these channels are meant to help guys who want to elevate their style. Graphic Ts, for example, aren't very flattering since they're kinda what kids wear. But, if you are comfortable with how you look and you don't wanna change it, then do you

I think its easier for a large channel catered towards complete style beginners to tell people to stay away from generally divisive things without going into in depth explanations how you can style these things and make them work.

Any recommendations for “good” mens fashion channels? Personally I have found Ashleys stuff to be helpful with at least starting on my style trend

Love the vids James. Where do you recommend for inspiration if not Pinterest?

These two who identify as "fashion stylists" are not only annoying to the extreme with their loud preachy voices, but they are clearly clueless as to what finding your own personal and individual style really means. If these two were given the task to dressing every single man in town, they d turn the town into the most predictable, boring AF place to be.

Great video, loved hearing your takes. I think the common thread with these channels is that they're all older millennials who are generally stuck with, what are now, outdated fashion views. To be fair, I'm an older millennial myself, and 10-15 years ago would 100% agree with everything they're saying. Heck, I used to watch these channels when they started and they don't seem to have changed their view whatsoever, which is a bit weird imo for folks who are dealing with something so fluid as fashion 🤷🏻‍♀ Really appreciated your gentle humane takes that clothing should just be something people enjoy vs the message of these channels which is mainly "because otherwise you're childish" or "that's just how it should be". Chef's kisses all the way x

I actually really like fanny packs/crossbody bags. if you already store your phone, wallet, and keys in your pants, you have the entire bag for whatever other small items you might carry throughout the day. They're usually quick release buckled, and are compact enough to be easy to store in your car, possibly even in your glove compartment if it's a small enough bag. I think they can be a fun casual accessory that has actual function. Maybe that's just because I think Kintaro Oe from "Golden Boy" is a pretty simple and casual but weirdly stylish character though.

I wear dress pants normally so I can't really complain about that like the idea that wearing dark wash jeans is a good idea some people don't like the look of jeans I don't like the way the fabric feels because I'm on the Spectrum so yeah and that's a thing like the idea that you should always wear dark wash jeans I guess what she's saying their versatile but I don't personally really care either way why is cuz I'm a dude and I don't care that's the thing I'm going to do I don't care what I'm wearing I can't really say that what I wear is any better but at least it's better than like 90% of like what most people wear today also I agree with that like Pinterest Pinterest is all about it's all about taunting how you look best thing Pinterest is not all about looking good it's all about showing off how much money you have

The lighting in this video is immaculate

I just can’t ever get over the crocs thing? I guess when growing up they were just for young children (no laces) and people with money but with no style. And how big of a staple they’ve become in the US, mostly due to their marketing, the same person responsible for this awful new Stanley Cup trend…they’re also the culprit shoe chose for the movie “Idiocracy” and were chosen specifically as a goof

Didn't think I'd stick up for crocs, but these shoes rule

He kept a straight face when the woman said wearing a fannypack around your fanny 😂

Never take anything from Ashley Weston seriously! She attack men with leather jacket really? All this channels I take advices with a gain of salt!

she is so self contradictory it's crazy

Aye as a guy who is 28 now and loved alpha m. during my college years because he was one of the few men who taught me how to dress better and things surrounding becoming a man like what kind of women to not date and how to better your hairstyle and how being a man doesn't mean you can't cry, he did help me out a lot during my young adult life. Unfortunately nowadays him and that lady's channel is moreso focused on preying on men's insecurities and giving a vibe that you as a man should solely live to get women's validation so u should dress this way or get this cologne bc women like it, etc. That's NOT the right message for men to become better. That just further injures their problem with their self esteem and mental issues with themselves and women.

Their channels are aimed at older people who aren’t fashion conscious or confident dressing, so steering them to simple classic styles and simple rules makes sense. If you already have the confidence or know how to break those rules those channels aren’t for you.

Love the long video format

Thanks James these gave me a good laugh, although to be honest some of their attitudes seemed pretty toxic and unhelpful. The black and white, utilitarian way of seeing clothing is suppressing men’s confidence in expressing themselves with fashion. I am glad we now have channels like yours, Tim’s, harry has and DS. You all bring a diverse and kind vision of fashion for every men so thank you again!

With all of this in mind, I might have to reconsider my fashion choices. I'm convinced don't have a personal style at all. The problem is I don't know which direction to take to solve this problem. My only options are: a) Continue the AlphaM/TMF/Pinterest way of menswear, but be seen as boring and basic. Nobody likes boring and basic. The StraightTok vs AltTok era made me feel some type of way. b) Find out what is not considered "boring and basic", but then I would feel like a poser since I'm portraying something I'm not - I'm not at all a creative, never involved in any -core/aesthetic communities, etc. And on top of that end up being out of touch. I'm only 23 yet I don't relate with the way GenZ-ers express themselves on social media. c) Get inspiration from my favorite rappers, but get accused of glazing/cultural appropriation/racism. Everyone tells me to "be myself" but I don't know who I am. Is it over for me?

I have a question why is this man screaming at me tell me what not to wear his man screaming at me like he's my dad like dude lower your voice and tell me what not to wear okay like geez why do a lot of these men influencer guys have to yell at you like a psycho don't wear this because it's going to be bad for you that's basically what they're saying

I think these channels have value if you are just starting off and have zero sense of style. Not all to advice is good though (I also don’t get why she likes espadrilles so much, and they are both too harsh with some Critique). And even if some advice is kind of outdated I think it’s good to know the basic rules of men’s fashion so you can intentionally break them as you start to understand what you like more.

I try to take all these channels as having a certain audience and having a certain design philosophy, so I dont really care what they think or believe when I am not part of that audience. That aside, alpha m is just a husk at this point being a boost for some genuinely awful brands like MVMT watches. I understand the influencer economy is difficult to sustain but so many of these channels are just thinly veiled commercials. The other factor of course is that being deliberately inflammatory drives engagement, and engagement positive or negative is $$$.

Fun vid James I like this idea and your commentary was spot on 🔥🔥

The problem with those channels are the fashion they try to impose have zero character.

Genuine question, I´ve also noted men´s outfits generally looking outdated-ish on Pinterest. Any suggestion on better alternatives etc? Except this gem of a channel of course!

Hey James, what brand hoodie are you wearing in this vid?

The only classic style/men’s fashion channels I follow are Gentlemen’s Gazette and Real Men’s Real Style. No shouting. Some history. Serve a purpose for men that want to move up in the professional world without being annoying like these two gits you mentioned. I share some of their opinions but I don’t give them a time of day. And yes, they both are classist and grift on cultural masculinity because that stuff matters whether you disagree or not (but why someone like that would take advice from people like Ashley is beyond me lol). Point is if you like streetwear these channels aren’t your bag. If you’re a professional or someone that wants to rise rank while maintaining quality and form, they might point you in the right direction. Any utility/hiker/workwear fans here?

I think sometimes these "never wear" videos are useful less as instruction manuals (even if they seem to be advertised as such) and more as tools to see what I may agree with or disagree with in an effort to better understand my own taste for my own body. Though frankly, I don't think there are many fashion or clothing videos that I 100% agree with - even on this channel.

Hey! What hoodie are you wearing in this video?

Whenever a designer says NEVER stay away. it all depends on the entire look and the way it is used. This applies to clothing and interior designers.

You've nailed it whit that haircut, nice one! ❤ And those creators are indeed amongst the worst 😂

When it comes to fashion i follow some very simple rules. Make sure it fits and is comfortable. Avoid labels, paying for expensive fashion brands only to give the brand free advertising has never made any sense. Avoid mismatching colours or cuts. Wear the right clothes and footwear in the right season.

I think this chanels are a good starting point, they will give you the basics and some "rules" to dress, but they are not going to help after a while when you are trying to find your own personal style.

My argument to those channels is “STAY ON YOUR LANE” if you are not in to the street style don’t judge it with your old, conservative, wanna look executive eyes! AND on top of that… they are talking to their audience very bad! When you on the other hand, you are making suggestions and you are giving ppl alternatives! I wanna hang out with you and discuss our points on fashion … not them! 😂

Totally disagree with the Pinterest thing. Pinterest is going to tailor it's recommendations to what you've already shown interest in. They have tons of runway photos, Japanese street style, basically anything you could want. The ads for Pinterest are not representative of what's on there because pins on Pinterest are uploaded by its users. Id recommend building a library and avoiding the homepage after you've done so.

As mentioned at 10:27 Pinterest is not the place to go to for fashion, but I was wondering where to look instead? I'd be thankful for any kind of help ^⁠_⁠^

because i've been watching your videos since the Fear Of God, Yeezy era and keeping up with fashion the past years this part at 5:50 is so funny and to me :')

It’s 2024 lady’s and gentleman wear what you want and what you like, the most wannabe fashion RU-vidrs are really toxic and ignorant.

fashion is not black-and-white, it should always be qualified on the objective of the opinion. Put an objectively bad outfit to a good-looking celebrity and people who adore that celebrity would highly likely won't bat an eye.

I love fashion and dressing. You might consider me somewhat of a dandy, although I’m not sure I’d agree. I started watching these RU-vid videos by so-called fashion experts when I was stuck at home during the Covid lockdown as a lark. With the exception of a few most of them are a joke. While some of them make a few good points, most do not. Many of them are pushing items that no stylish gentleman would ever wear, such as polos shirts that are 100% Polyester, Performance suites that are plastic and belts that look like something you would purchase at a Army surplus store.

Khaki cargo pants/shorts are the new fanny pack. Lots of off-duty soldiers and law enforcement wear them, so they are much more socially acceptable than most of these fashion channels write off.

I love crocks - I used to own a pair that lasted for a long time and they were super comfortable too.

Problem with her is that she is judging it as regular average girl looking at it which made me notice a huge shift . Main stream fashion and looking attractive aren’t the same