Is Buying Fast Fashion Clothing EVER a Good Idea?

Should you buy from fast fashion brands? Our take on fast fashion, the pros & cons, and whether it can offer anything to classic style enthusiasts: https://gentl.mn/buying-fast-fashion-... SHOP THE VIDEO: → Shadow Stripe Socks Burgundy & Light Gray: https://gentl.mn/stripe-socks-burgund... → Vintage Pink Shoelaces Round: https://gentl.mn/vintage-pink-round-s... → Shadow Stripe Socks Black and White: https://gentl.mn/stripedsocks-black-w... → Roberto Ugolini - Marzocco: https://gentl.mn/marzocco-roberto-ugo... GUIDES YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS: → Bespoke Shoes First Try-On: https://gentl.mn/trying-on-bespokeshoes → Rental Tuxedos: https://gentl.mn/how-bad-are-rental-t... → How To Wear Florals: https://gentl.mn/how-wear-florals → Men's Espadrilles & Alpargatas: https://gentl.mn/espadrilles-alpargatas → Things Kyle Regret Buying: https://gentl.mn/kyle-things-regret-b... → Thrift Shopping Tips: https://gentl.mn/thrift-store-tipstricks → Can I Still Wear It?: https://gentl.mn/clothing-wear-tear Discover a world of knowledge and learn with our curated playlist! → What to wear:    • What To Wear To The Airport - Tips & Trick...   → Is It Worth It?    • Are Minnetonka Moccasins Worth It? (Classi...   Gentleman's Gazette - Join Us! → Website: https://gentl.mn/gghomepage-01 → A Shop for Gentlemen: https://gentl.mn/gghome-page-shopacce... → Support us on Patreon: https://gentl.mn/patron - be a part of the community! → Instagram:   / gentlemansgazette   → Facebook: https:/fb.com/gentlemansgazette VIDEO CREDITS: → Scriptwriter: Tyler Domecq → Camera: Graham Zima & Chris Dummer → Editing: Chris Dummer → Visual Supervisor: Preston Schlueter & Jack Collins → JVC → United Artists → MGM → Columbia Pictures → Sony Pictures → BBC News → Focus Features → Nickelodeon → Allen Edmonds IMAGE CREDITS: → Brooks Brothers → Wishbook Web → Macy's What Kind of Gentleman Are You? Quiz: https://gentl.mn/gentlemansgazettequiz1 Want to join our team? Take a look at our open positions!: https://gentl.mn/work-with-us Want to see more videos? Subscribe to our channel!: https://gentl.mn/youtube 00:00 Fast Fashion Introduction It’s no secret that clothing has become cheaper and easier to come by than ever before. Manufacturers have stepped in to meet the desire for instant gratification, resulting in clothing that has an extremely low price tag but often has poor craftsmanship & inferior materials. 00:23 What is Fast fashion? The term was first coined in the early 1990s when the high street brand Zara arrived in New York City. Although Zara may be credited with the origin of the term “fast fashion”, its true origins can be traced back far earlier than the ‘90s. Fast fashion has shown no sign of slowing down in recent years. In its current context, fast fashion is very much like fast food in that it’s designed to be inexpensive, convenient, and consumed quickly. 04:43 The Concerns of Fast Fashion → The sheer volume and frequency of cheap clothing being made every year puts a significant strain on the environment. → Fast fashion garments are typically assembled from components originating in many different locations. These all have to be shipped to the garment manufacturer, and many of the factories that produce fast fashion clothing are based in developing countries, often far from the clothing’s intended destination. → Many companies have been put under scrutiny for perpetuating poor working conditions and low pay for the workers assembling the clothing → These brands plagiarize the work of high-end designers 08:33 Is ALL Fast Fashion Bad? By its very nature, fast fashion clothing will simply be far less expensive than high-end, high-quality clothing such as a bespoke suit. Being able to experiment with different styles, colors, and details on a suit that costs $100 instead of several thousand dollars allows your sense of style to develop. The convenience fast fashion provides is also undeniable and can be an excellent remedy if you have a clothing emergency. 11:44 How to Incorporate Fast Fashion WELL It’s all about being selective with what you choose to wear. As a classic style enthusiast, you’ll already have an eye for what you do and don’t like, and it’s important to remember that not all fast fashion is “high” fashion. There are also items within fast fashion that can seamlessly blend with a more classically inspired wardrobe. 16:49 Conclusion It’s convenient and instantly enjoyable, but isn’t the healthiest option. However, when incorporated into an otherwise healthy diet and in moderation, it’s unlikely to do you any lasting damage. Fast fashion provides a stepping stone that fuels interest in classic menswear early on in our individual style journeys. Fast fashion can fit the bill in the right circumstances. 18:08 Outfit Rundown #fastfashion #menswear #mensfashion