Are More Expensive Clothes Actually Better Quality?
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- Are More Expensive Clothes Actually Better Quality?
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“You get what you pay for” - I’m sure you’ve heard this saying many times before; and that can certainly be true in many areas. A higher price often comes with better quality/service/experience, but not always; so in today’s video we’re going to find out if that applies to fashion.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:46 - Categories of Fashion Brands
2:21 - How To Recognize Poor vs Good Quality In Clothes
7:15 - Does Quality Increase With Price?
9:14 - Price/Quality Relationship In Jewelry
10:18 - The Placebo Effect
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Hand knitter here with a data point on fiber content. When knitting a sock, even the most premium yarn manufacturers will put about 20%-25% polyester fiber into their wool sock yarns. This increases the durability of the yarn which is especially important when it comes to socks. They take a *lot* of wear. If you use 100% wool, that sock you spent hours knitting is going to wear out much faster.
I have no inside knowledge into why the luxury brands are going for synthetic/natural fiber blends, but its possible that they could be making similar calculations as sock yarn manufacturers.
100% wool is best if you live someplace really cold. I have 100% wool socks, they are the absolute warmest in winter, superwash knits with nylon coating or similar are not as warm.
@@Isamolle thanks for bringing that up. It makes total sense and was something I hadn’t considered.
thank you for pointing it.
I wanted to add the same comment. Adding polyester/another syntetic material, will make fabric more durable. 100% wool is very durable in thick knitted sweaters, but not when fabric is knitted from thinest, softest wool.
And, for cotton, also less prone to crinkling (less creases or wrinkles). Easier to wear without ironing.
it is not always, and not neccesary that adding polyester = cheeper and worse quality.
Polyester fibers : They will also last a very long time in the environnement after beeing thrown away.
No, not poliester. Nylon! Poliester is weaker. Nylon is strong! Veteran knitter.
I work in the textiles industry, to be specific I own a fabric mill that manufacture and sell fabric to brands like zara, h&m, arket, massimo to haute couture that sell around 3,000 usd per piece.
To be honest, on the material side, yes to lower the cost we tend to use either cotton or polyester yarns. However, i can use some the most expensive yarns such as merino wool, but this rarely reflects as “quality” on the final garment. What really makes the difference is after wash shrinkages and construction. To increase the output garment makers work with shops that basically haphazardly sew the pieces together which lowers the quality. Shrinkage is not necessary something that you can buy with more money. It occurs when the dyehouses fuck up. And they up alllll the time. I mean like 5/10 orders, there are issues with shrinkages. No matter how attentive you are or how slow you are.
Cool insight. Thanks random person fr the internet. Learned something new today😊
I still have in my closet two rugby polo long sleeves from Ralph Lauren that I bought 18 years ago. They still look great and there are no signs of wear on them.
On the other hand I’ve had a lot of H&M clothes and they barely survived 1 or 2 years.
Very interesting video. I never thought of analyzing my clothes in that way I just buy them.
Teach us your ways wise one!
I've got a fleece jumper from the local home and hardware store.
It's over a decade old , worn all the time, still going strong. Ok, the fleece looks a tad worn out after over a decade, but for 16€ it's definitely high durability which means it gets a "high quality"-label from me.
@@salahuddinyusuf Keep them in your closet and they'll never show signs of wear!
I like the mention of the ethical supply chain on more expensive brands. Besides lower fabric quality or shortcuts in the production of garments, I think it is important to also mention that for the cheaper brands, the costs are pushed elsewhere: Exploiting workers, poor quality of life of workers, harming the environment, etc.
Bro do u know, in Bangladesh,China, Vietnam and even in some parts of India these fashion brands are produced. And the conditions are not that great. Chinese work for 14hrs a day and cant take a day off without some valid reason. And in other countries the situations are poor. So we sitting at the helm of affairs should not say that. All these businesses are the same.
@@mayankumar1312lol fake Western news. The Chinese workers wants overtime because they want to earn more. Plus hundreds are queing for their job if they dont perform. All of them can quit any day so no one is being forced.
You would like to believe that, don't you?
But in reality, even the biggest of designer brands use cheap labour in what y'all term as 3rd world countries. You would to think they used only the most skilled tailors and other craftsmen from Italy, France or whatever to hand make your bags, clothes, shoes but that's not the case.
@@danlightenedexactly my point.
@@danlightened Labor from a 3rd world countries doesn't always equal to a bad production or poor work environment, some of the best shoemakers (specifically boots) comes from Indonesia... so some luxury brands may decide to maximize profit margin by manufacturing it in Indonesia, with a cheaper cost labor and almost the same quality as they can get if they manufacture it in Europe
Polyester isn't always all bad! Even the holy grail wool coat, the Loro Piana Vicuña has Polyester, it cost $20,000 btw. Polyester, combining with wool prevents fray and maintains structure, results in a higher durability.
He forgot to mention there is actually high quality polyester. Same with leather items that is why not all genuine leather is better if you cut down on production process.
Polyester just isn't necessary in a wool garment if the wool has been milled/woven in the correct manner. That's the reason why overcoats of the past were more durable because they were 100% natural and made with superior manufacturing techniques. It's still a cost cutting measure even at that price- as Tim says you're just paying for brand name at that level.
Plus Polyester is disastrous for the planet as it uses tonnes of water and oil to make and doesn't biodegrade.
@@Wolf_of_Small_St maybe because vicuna is super soft that is why they added polyester, just a thought actually.
@@Wolf_of_Small_St For Loro, the choice to include Polyester is dependent for use cases and bespoke ask. Coat meant for harsh weather will have Poly, others might not. So I doubt your statement.
@@dqieu yeah that also a good point, humidity during winter would weigh down that vicuna. If its just for indoor might be fine but once you go out you need waterproof clothes.
Something that I truly admire and appreciate from this video, is that you gave the obvious, intuitive result; but in the process, you explained your reasoning, and gave very useful insight into how to choose a garment with a good quality-price ratio.
The final answer was expected, but I take away a lot of good information, and an amazing guide into how to buy good clothing.
In summary: I noticed the dedication in the video, and it's highly appreciated. Good work, and thanks a lot!
I really appreciate the fact that you re-uploaded the video, as I greatly enjoyed the first one! Keep up the good work, Tim. Much love from Italy.
Ooh I immediately noticed, did the last one get copyrighted?
@@Simplydivino no, he explained the reason he took it down in a community post
@@luigiheewan1226 well, what was the reason?
@@UlasMT debatable sponsor
@@luigiheewan1226 oeee, please do tell?
1:42 that truck swipe transition was smooth bro 👏👏👏👏👏
Oh heck yeah, my brain just accepted it as a natural temporary obstruction
Great tips! Now I'll check materials and stitching instead of just buying for the brand name. Quality over quantity when shopping - love it!
I have been sewing pants out of pure wool fro 40 years. Up to 20% of nylon or polyester is an improvement in wool for pants or skirts. Wool tends to stretch and bag, just like denim does.
For knits I would prefer pure wool. Bought some merino wool Tshirts a couple of years ago. Cheap at Aldi. Wore them every day for two winters. Still look new.
Really good video. The use of polyester or other synethics into blends- Wool/Cotton for instance is an interesting one. The reason they are added according to the makers is usually something along the lines of "to increase durability" because polyester or nylon is strong. So therefore good right?
But the only reason that they are being added in the first place is because even if the company has used luxury materials like high end wool, cotton, silk etc. they have skimped out on the production methods. Before the days of fast fashion when clothing manufacturing was considered and a time consuming task, they had production methods which prevented pilling and increased fabric durability in the way cotton and wool was milled and woven. But these methods have died out and fewer exist because it's easier for companies to do things quicker to make more stuff to be pumped out for us suckers to buy- hence why you can still buy quality clothing in good condition from the 60s and 70s before the advent of mass synthetics. It's all a con- except for sportswear and socks, i can see very limited argument for synthetics to be added to clothing but unfortunately that ship seems to have sailed.
Yeah and in the past synthetics were added to clothing for durability. But now it’s added to save companies money vs using more natural fabrics. I hate fast fashion clothes that looks great, but will start piling and look like crap. So even with fast fashion, I take into consideration on the fabric content and stay away from mostly synthetic fabrics, unless it a nylon jacket made out of the durable synthetic. Some nylon jackets are made out of that thin nylon and that tells me it’s not going to last
I’m glad ppl. are paying attention to the quality bc when fast fashion hit the US, over night everyone was on board bc for the first time you didn’t have to have Gucci and Prada income to look that way. I hope the designers are keeping up with the quality and haven’t gone down the same path and cut corners.
It’s true on vintage clothes and how they’ve held up after decades. I also didn’t realize that back in the days, they wove fabrics a certain way so that it wouldn’t pile up and that art now has been lost.I do like Uniqlo and how well their items hold up, but they also use a lot of synthetics for their jacket. I think one of their first big hit jacket was those fleece zip up ones that everyone had and bought .
You forgot about the tier above (fake) luxury brands. The tier contains things like Brunello, Loro Piana, Canali, Kiton, Zegna, Brioni and many more. Funny how they're mostly Italian brands, but it makes sense. These are brands that don't make you walk around wearing advertisements. Instead of paying $750 for a one-fit Gucci shirt covered in branding and made in Bangladesh, I'd rather spend $350 for a fully custom-fit hand finished shirt from one of those niche luxury brands.
Brother, you are not getting anything from those brands for less than $700...
They belong to the same groups behind the scenes, and just cater to different audiences. The bang for the buck range ends *very* soon after the mid tier tbh. Just a slim strip up there before we pay the fashion tax tenfold.
The cheapest LP jacket is literally 2k usd. "Niche" luxury brands are generally far more expensive than Gucci or LV.
In the US old money buy 'quiet luxury' brands. Brands almost no one outside of old money circles has even heard about. Top quality but cheaper than the bling 'luxury' brands.
You really think you're better than people buying luxury brands just because you're buying different luxury brands. You're still a consoomer, you just rationalise it a different way. Get a life.
I appreciate this video and the points you highlighted. Someone who has bought a lot of inexpensive because I have a wide interest in styles, I’m finally settling down to higher quality items and buying with intention for long term.
Really appreciate you putting this video together.
Insanely informative for someone that has always struggled with knowing where to draw the line for new garments in terms of price.
I've bought some expensive things in the past that haven't exactly correlated with what I paid. So this video helped me a huge amount. Cheers brother!!
Hurts me that you piled Uniqlo alongside H&M.
I´ve never been dissapointed by Uniqlo, but H&M has had some misses with me
I agree with you, but in reality, Uniqlo is in the same category as H&M and co in terms of production and labor.
But for me, Uniqlo is a brand with a really special status compared to the average. They've managed to create a brand that's really not too expensive, because it's not very ethical (let's face it), but at the same time really qualitative, with incredible garments cuts !
Yeah, I tend to think that Uniqlo is in a category of its own. It fills that space between fast fashion and accessible luxury nicely.
@@hejiranycYes, exactly! I was thinking of getting more from Uniqlo. I should, right? Has quality, but still affordable. I guess, I would put Zara and Uniqlo one level above the H & M, M & S etc.
they're not that bad in terms of quality but are 100% a fast fashion brand and are mass market/ are harmful for the environment
Because it is. You just have to accept it.
Tim doesn’t upload as often as other fashion influencers, but when he does you know it’s gonna be fire 🔥🔥🔥
Thanks for reconsidering that sponsor lol
what sponsor was in the original video?
@@ARTICFR0ST Wouldn't be nice of me to go talking about it honestly. He took it down when he realized it was maybe not the best and I think people should be allowed to recover from their poor decisions without being put on trial once they've put things right.
@@ARTICFR0ST It was a diamond company.
Who gives a shit
@@em97c
His PR team (if he has one) knew full well what they were 'signing up to' when this 'unethical diamond company' wanted to sponsor Tim's video.
They knew 100% and still decided to go ahead.
There was no "mistake in this decision " .
Tim and his team arent sorry for what they did, they are sorry they got caught.
This guy is a gem. I've only just discovered his content and already can directly identify where I'm going wrong. His aesthetic also really appeals to me whereas I find a disconnect on aesthetic when watching other channels.
I have a very old cheap long sleeve t-shirt from Kohl's that was made in the US that remains the most well-made garment I've ever owned. When I fold it, it folds perfectly without effort. The stitching is so well done, that even after many washes the fabric seems to align itself. I've noticed cheaply made clothes has fabric that isn't sown such that weave is aligned with the structure of the garment, causing random warping when going to fold or, more importantly, wear the thing.
This is probably the best video I've ever seen on this subject, thanks for making it man!
Awesome video! Totally agree with you on this. Ultra Lux is paying for the name and prestige. I personally like to spend a little more for a quality product. I still have some pieces that I originally purchased back in my college days. I've also sold some of those old pieces on ebay and either made a little profit or broke even. I think if everyone treated clothes like an investment, we'd def see a lot less waste out there.
The designer brands constantly change styles for this reason. So that you'll look out of fashion within a few years if you wear those or anyone else who could buy from you. It keeps going from loose to regular to slim fit to loose and so on. Can clearly see that in the case of jeans etc.
It really shows how genuine you are to reconsider the sponsor of the video and listening to the community. That's extremely rare to find these days with content creators.
Mr Tim You are just going perfect in your influencing. Hats off to the hard work that you do. You are truly inspirational. Never missed your video right from the inception of your channel. You are definitely going to go places. Best Wishes.
Simple answer: Yeah expensive clothes do have better quality but it does not justify 10 times increase in price. This however only makes sense for common folk. If someone is loaded, this whole discussion is pointless.
I mean yes some brands use polyester to cut costs. But i think with Uniqlo Airrism it's for the style of the shirt. I want it to be exactly that and polyester is not a downside in that scenario. I may be wrong but i wish every shirt would have that fabric.
the textile in that shirt is nice for warm weather, but if you live somewhere where it really gets hot nothing beats cotton or linen
Yes, you're right. Although I don't want every shirt to be like that, polyester reduces schrinkage, color fading and also the wrinkles. As the previous comment said you don't really want to wear this in hot summer (I got Airism myself and probably will still wear this in hot summer, best tee ever imo.) Every fabric has it up- and downsides!
Bro I love these shirts but they are fucked in Aussie summer heat, genuine sweat box. Would be perfect for Tim as he is in London @@edgardchow
@@hayden4279I find them completely fine in our summer they’re so breathable. I sweat more in 100% cotton
@@hayden4279I think it also depends on how your body deals with the and what are you used to. I moved to Italy from Ukraine two years ago, in my hometown summers are hot (+29 and higher), but here it’s even more, and Airism work just fine for me.
Primark isn't even that cheap anymore.
Oh also polyester is usually used to increase durability, and some post processes can only be applied to petroleum based filaments such as sublimation printing, pleating, crushing etc. And the main issue regarding g material durability is the weight of the material (g/m2). In order to lower the cost companies use lighter fabrics which are easier to puncture.
Once again, quality upload! Thanks G
Your haircut is fire bro! And great vid! Cleared a lot of things up for me
Excellent video, Tim! Great shots and great explanation of the fashion industry for everyday consumers like us.
Tim producing top tier quality videos as always. Thanks for all these advices
Really missed out on 2nd hand. I just bought an oversized 200+ euro hoodie for 55 bucks. I got some great vintage fit shirts from thriftstores too.
Great video Tim👍👍. Definitely agree that more expensive brands have a higher quality but spending in ultra expensive brands never made much sense to me as clothes do not have a resale value and one cannot wear same expensive stuff everyday though I definitely consider the brand while buying overcoats.
appreciate the hard work. video aesthetic is amazing. big up to you 👍
Tim, I’m currently an economics masters student and I have to say this is one of better intuitive explanations of diminishing marginal returns that I’ve seen outside the classroom. Outstanding work, once again!
I buy all my clothes from Primark. Hasn't failed me yet
Some major point was missed here.
One of the highest coast in fashion is the actuality.
So if you produce something and want it to be in stores 6 weeks later it adds allot of coast.
If you’re are willing to wait 6 to 8 month you’re can reduce the coast for shipping to 10-20 %.
I shipped from china, so for example I have 50 big containers to ship to Hamburg and I want it to arrive in 4 weeks, I have to Book direkt etc.
If I don’t care, I can wait on empty slots, so they go first to Singapore and stay there for 8 weeks etc etc.
That’s why sale items so cheap. The industry books slots in planning to arrive at the end of the season.
Yes, the famous name brands at very high prices tend to mostly be selling the logo and only a bit of the inflated price goes to quality. In the end their customers generally do not care much about declining quality because the name is what matter to them most.
Good quality doesn’t always mean expensive. There are some medium luxury brands that do make good quality clothing without the high price tag. The point is to become a more informed and conscious shopper as opposed to buying something because it’s in trend or hip at the moment.
Everyone into fashion should watch this video! Great vid!
Love the content! Once again, great work! 👍🏻
Depends on wether your paying for the material or the brand. If it’s for the material then yes if it’s for the brand then 90% of the time no. Although there are occasions where bigger more brands do provide better quality at a higher price, even if it is still overpriced for what it is.
Love the video!! Id say if ure someone who don't like to wear the same clothes a lot, high street brands are the way to go cause ure not gonna spend 300/500€ on a sweater and wear it twice right? but for me personally brands like acne studios, ami paris, our legacy etc.. are so much better in quality than all high street brands and the pieces last very long time and keep their shape. Not to mention the silhouettes that fit my body perfectly. worth the price for sure. Ultra luxury? still hesitating honestly as I don't like the big logos/monograms but I think I might try when I find what im looking for.
To conclude, 100% agree with the graph that kept going up till a certain point and then went straight.
great video as always, love the editing
Tim vdo is not only for fashion models but helps me a student like me a lot to be elegant with dress❤❤
Great video. About the material, actually Polyester is not always bad, rather a bit of polyester in clothes makes it less likely to wrinkle and actually increase the durability of your clothes. And also, not all cotton is the same. Some fast fashion brands do have 100% cotton T-shirts but they break down really fast (I’m talking like 1-2 washes) so feel it before you buy and choose your clothes wisely. If you don’t live in super hot climate, like tropical countries, I would say a bit of polyester in your T-shirts doesn’t hurt and honestly, it saves you lost of time ironing your clothes. Look for the good mix of polyester and cotton and your clothes will last for a good amount of time!
It's important to remember that price doesn't always equate to quality when it comes to clothing. Taking the time to inspect materials and construction can help you find great value and lasting pieces for your wardrobe.
I'd completely agree with this. I have always opted for paying more for quality clothing and you can tell as quality clothing doesn't look awful after many washes, cheap clothing always tends to lose its look and shape and is more prone to holes/tears in the fabric, especially jeans and trousers as when you sit down you put stress on them. Luxury brands are literally just a name slapped onto mid/high quality clothing. But you can find those that sit in the middle of the pack, focus on quality but don't charge extortionate prices. Yes you will pay more than a lot of mainstream fashion brans, but the clothing will definitely last longer.
I liked your theory. Completely agree. I digress in that I find some clothing with synthetic materials to be worth it, even if from FF brands. I have several shirts that I use with dress pants and always get a lot of compliments. They are comfy, fit nicely, nice colors and textures, and no iron needed! I also prefer stretchy jeans to 100% cotton.
The placebo effect hit me fr, I took extra care of my cotton/silk/wool material product which cost me a lot
Costco's Kirkland brand is a sleeper in the quality but low cost category on things like dress shirts and short sleeve polos.
Awesome video as always Tim 👌 What brands would you recommend for premium high street or accessible luxury?
❤❤❤Reviewing the product in such a beautiful way is great for me❤❤❤
This video was really educational since now I know which particular brands are which.
From what i've read, with the fabric content, if you get something like 90% natural/10% synthetic, or antyhing where the synthetic is just a small percent, it often done to deliberately change the fabric properties,for example it may hold better in regular washing mashine wash instead requaring dry cleaning/ very carefull hand wash,especially with wool. So a blend like that may still make a good quality garment, just prescriberd for more mundane/practical purpose.
Thank you very much! I was asking myself this a lot. This is a very good overview und instruction how to distinct better from lower quality. For some I know it is like a law that very expensive clothes have the best quality possible but depends and it does not justify always the price tag. And for I know now where to look to get good quality for a higher price without overspending. Thank you very much again I was exactly talking and asking friends exactly about ti's issue! 😊
Can you name some of these places?
Learned a lot from you but I would love to see color science and cohesive outfit selection based on skin tone because it really makes or breaks the outfit for anyone 🙏🏼
There are many videos on CZcams that talk about this in detail. Maybe you can check them out in the meantime.
I figured diminishing returns would apply here like almost every other product. A $1000 bike usually is 90% as good as $5000 bike.
I used to love to buy brand name mass-market clothes which were better looking, style, fit, and seemingly quality (think Calvin Klein, Joe's , Lucky Brand, Express Men). usually I would wait for a sale, because even this "attainable" brands tended to be pretty expensive. 10-15 years ago and we're talking $80 for a shirt or $90 pair of pants. but they never lasted, some fell apart after 2 or 3 wears! So I only buy these if I really like it and it's marked down like crazy.
There are good quality and bad quality and it usually had not that much to do with the label. I also had the same experience with many other brands especially undergarments. The elastic will never last as long as the rest of the garment.
Don't be afraid of synthetic fabrics in clothes!
For the last year I have been working for a premium clothing brand in Russia. And I talked a lot with designers and the department that deals with clothing prototypes.
And more than once they said that warm, woolen, or simply “complicated” clothes, for example, jackets, cannot be made comfortable to wear if only natural materials are used.
Synthetics allow the fabric to stretch and not shrink after washing, making things light and warm.
If you make a jacket from only 100% wool, it will be heavy and not very warm. And most importantly, it will not stretch so well, and it will be very easy to damage it during putting on/taking off.
Often, this is not even economical, because nylon fibers need to be sewn into wool fibers, and this is a separate procedure on special fabrics. And the cost of this procedure will be included in the cost of rolls of fabric.
I can tell you more if you're interested. But in general, the main idea is this - do not be afraid of 10% to 40% synthetics (especially in jackets) in clothes. Simply, feel the clothes well before purchasing, try them on to see if you like the fabric on your body.
(sorry if anything is not clear, I am writing using Google Translate)
It makes my day whenever Tim uploads.
The Categorization of fashion brands was very helpful!
This is such a poorly thought out take. You can't simply say "polyester bad" when it adds strength and durability to blends, and some really high quality clothing like patagonia is made from polyester and is top of the line sweat wicking and comfort. Additionally, saying "luxury = quality" is so stupid unless you're buying directly from a tailor that will make a piece of clothing specifically for you. I guarantee something like Patagonia or other durable outdoors / mid-range brands are way more durable, higher quality, and clearly less expensive than stupid brands like Gucci that just add $500 to the production price of their clothes just so you can flaunt it and look like a tool.
Absolute best is to shop your own closet, followed by swapping with friends. Secondhand is next best. If you can sew or upcycle clothes you have all the power in your hands. If you have to buy new buying quality and only what you need is the best idea. I don't think "luxury" is ever worth it. But that's my opinion.
That trenchcoat bit vibed with me so much, I bought an excellent fitting one a few years back but I never end up wearing it. I think I've used it twice.
However my grandfather used to wear his trenchcoats and peacoats regularly every autumn and winter.
I always feel like it would be silly unless I have something quite nice on underneath.
Also weirdly I have one Sudio Nicholson sweater and quite a few Ralph Lauren ones, both are better cut but the materials used are worse than the Uniqlo sweaters. Very weird.
I've started buying the bulk of my clothing from small companies where I can actually talk to the owner. (Luck of the draw as to who answers the phone) Grease Point Workwear, Imogene+Willie, Indigofera, Freenote cloth, Mr Freedom. There's others that are slightly larger that I buy from also. I wear casual clothes only. Chinos or jeans, shirt and a jacket. I also wear primarily boots. All made with 100% leather except the sole.
The pieces cost more, but they'll last a lifetime. They also have great resell value, so you're not losing the full price.
Great video Tim - if you are earning high six figure salaries then go for it re luxury but for most people - agree Arket, Percival (have you reviewed them?), Duti, Reiss great for most wardrobes with sprinkles of accessible luxury.
Agree on this take. Buying quality pieces from high end mainstreet brands, combined with a statement piece here or there is the way to go for me. I felt way more comfortable after transitioning from student money to working money and being able to swap out the bad quality products for pieces that last for a few years. And also don't feel too high and mighty to thrift (online) to make luxury more affordable.
i’m not sure id put asos in ultra fast fashion - esp asos design but great video none the less ❤
Glad you have done a video on this. It applies not just to clothes but across the board that, yes, some cheap stuff is cheap because it's poor quality or less effective or whatever but that doesn't always mean that expensive is better. Some expensive stuff is simply overpriced, and in some cases a higher price is charged simply because of a brand name. As with everything, there is a balance and neither cheap= bad nor expensive = good apply to everything all the time. I've owned cheap products that have lasted ages and expensive ones which have fallen apart after not very long. You can't always be sure!
I completely agree that there's a plateau. After a certain point, everything is much-of-a-muchness. My dad used to repair watches and clocks back in the day and has always said that they really cheap ones are garbage but after a certain price point there is very little difference in the quality or manufacturing. whether that has changed now I don't know.
Fashion v style is a different debate. Oversized looks good on very few people, IMO.
I would love to see a video about what options some of these brands offer. And what you like about each brand
You should do a video to show how you wash these items and maintain their quality over time. Some of the clothes by these high end brands are high maintenance and rhatd the reality that they need the extra care. Would be very interested in a video of whether considering the extra care needed has made you think twice before purchasing.
Soooo important. I personally don't care to purchase higher quality dry clean only fabrics. I'm just not going to want to spend the extra money to do that on a regular basis.
I think it deserves sometimes to buy luxury item if you have money because it will take your style to a higher level.
Thanks for the advices great video
Keep it going man ! ❤
Such a nice video Tim. Thank you Saint,
The basic high end garments are not expensive to make per se, but they price it way high without always reflecting on quality. So that’s a fallacy that most people fall into thinking that because they cost more they don’t exploit workers and that they put more effort in. They might still cut on labour and quality.
Doing clothing in Europe does not automatically make it more ethical than asia ….please…(I find it absurd even as I type it out)
They can pay well in Asia and still be ethical 😅 It’s a matter of choice.
I'm pretty sure there are no sweatshops in the EU where children work 12h/day.
@@BuggiEU agree, but there are not just exploitative sweetshops in Asia.
the best quality clothes are tailored ones they are made to fit you and with natural materials that are durable over time
Great video, but I disagree with your point on polyester (to an extent). Cotton/poly blends can actually be great for improving the durability of a garment. However, the key is having a higher content of cotton than polyester. For example, a 70/30 cotton/poly blend or an 80/20 cotton/poly blend are good to look out for.
Flint & Tinder's 10-Year Hoodie is a perfect example. It uses a 70/30 cotton/poly blend for most colors (some like the heather grey have a lower cotton content). However, the hoodie is super durable and has a nice softness to it, which is also an added benefit of polyester.
J-Crew's 14 oz Fleece Sweatshirt is another example of a great cotton/poly blend piece, with an 84/16 blend. Strong, well-crafted, and soft.
For the most part, I'm fine seeing polyester implemented into garments, but I would only get higher cotton/wool blend versions. My only exception would be workout attire because it is commonly made completely out of polyester.
If Polyester brings strength in a blend, which is true. It's also nice to remember that, in history, most our clothes were made from natural fibers and they weren't that bad in terms of durability.
Polyester is an essential material for technical textiles but we should maybe leave it when it comes to fashion...
As someone who’s totally ignorant about luxury brands, some friends of mine commented after awhile about how I never even noticed their several hundred dollar designer accessories, jackets, or shirts. I just didn’t see them as so stunning to have been worth that much (nor did I really care).
And after awhile, they started realizing that when the appeal of an item is its brand name and price tag rather than the actual style appeal, to the average person with an untrained eye, this flex completely falls flat… Most people will pay the same amount of attention to a $700 shirt as a $17. What they really notice is how your overall look comes together, not how much you overpaid for a marginally better quality item
hey bro, what's the brand of the turtleneck sweater u r wearing at min 02:45??? and which size did u buy? it does look amazing on you.
That’s from the new fear of god essentials drop. They have a lot of them on ssense
the through the jackets shot at 22 seconds was so good 😂
I love UNIQLO Tees, tried to purchase some but shipping cost to west Africa is ridiculous
Hopefully that improves with time
I would never rely on the level of comfort or thickness of a garment to judge its quality because those not only depend on the final use of the product but also because they are very easy to fake.
Example: a 100% merinos wool jumper will feel scratchy compared to a H&M polyesther one, but keep in mind H&M cheats by using fabric softeners which give a very soft touch to the clothes, a softness that only remains for one wash ! Also, a cashmere jumper will always be much thinner than a merinos one, but will definitely keep you warmer.
Great video, Tim! Just to add, the Issey Miyake Homme Plisse Pleated Trousers is 100% Polyester and costs 300 dollars+ lol.
Good to see the reupload.
At the end of the day, all it comes down to is: spending within your means.
In my own opinion, if I'm about to spend more than a hundred dollars on a garment, I'd rather have it made by a tailor. That way I can bring in my own fabric !
Now the hard part is finding a good tailor in our modern fast fashion era.
Hello, question. Do you prefer buy online or instore when purchasing pants, clothes, trouser, jacket, etc ? And can you explain the reason please, tyvm
I am actually wondering what makes Asos part of the ''ultra-fast fashion brands'' compared to brands like H&M and Zara. From my experience, Asos products have significantly better quality, are more durable, and have silhouettes that seem thought out. While I agree that Uniqlo's products are much better, I would say Asos fits the criteria of ''mass market high street'' way more than H&M and Zara products.
Either way, great video as always!
I’ve definitely found gems in fast fashion, and have struggled to find pieces that justify their price in the middle tier brands. The latter are usually bland, shapeless, AND impractical as well as expensive so I rather spend time searching and trying on more cheaper stuff until I luck out. Being able to alter your own clothes helps a ton too to tailor it for your own body.
I buy used from charity shops and have found some very high quality clothes at a low price, recycling is good as well.
some draping or fabric effect can only be accomplished by different blends or plastics. Blends are not necessarily an indicator of lack of quality. It really depends on what the garment is for. Maybe you want a wool coat. But if you want a close fitting mini-skirt with good stretch, you might want something synthetic.
Sick video, was thinking of getting some quality basics! Side note, what are your thoughts on Chrome Hearts? (saw that you have one in your collection)
Cheers!
Great video! Hey Tim, would you mind sharing where you got the hoodie + jeans from at 6:28 please?
I would never buy from high end brands, but I've been looking into more sustainable clothing and accessoires. I live in Japan but I discovered a Dutch brand that sells sustainable leather bags, it's not nearly as expensive as name brands, but still an investment for me. I am considering it since it would be better to have a bag that I really like and use daily for a long time, than to cycle through cheaper bags every 1-2 years. I have started looking at labels more too, and the plus of living here is probably that even if a uniqlo piece seems a bit pricey, I can probably find it second hand if I try hard enough to search for it. The second hand market here is pretty great.
As a seamstress there is ZERO reason NOT to have a lining on a jacket that you spend $$$ for...it's ridiculous. The only exceptions MAY be that the jacket is meant for hot weather, but doing so the fabric must be extremely high quality to make up for it.
Great video. I would love if you tell us some good brands in these categories. I think its the most difficult to find good affordable luxury brands. 😮
ASDA George supima cotton t-shirts are the best t-shirts I've ever worn and I've worn them from the top brands.
There's a brand called fear of god 😂
great edit...I liked the way you used the colors in the video
Can you do a video on washing/drying different kinds of fabrics? Especially with 100% fabrics, I struggle so much with shrinkage and color fading ~
Can‘t believe how good this video is🥰
I tend to usually prefer to buy from new, rising designers since they're thoughtful but also good quality and affordable. I'd buy from ultra luxury brand if only if their clothes look beautifully constructed, I dont like to buy stuff that have a big logo or too much logo on it it looks cheap and tacky
Where do you find them?