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catoi-calamari · 6 months

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I’m dying out here, the gradual enshittification of all products is killing me. Could you please share your knowledge of brands that actually make good, durable clothing items? Tsym!!!

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This version is focused mainly on work/masc clothing . If anyone has recommendations for more decorative/femme clothing, please share them with me so I can update the post :)

Make sure to check the version number if you see this in the wild, it may have updated!

Recommendations marked with an asterisk (*) means I have no personal experience with them, but I've heard enough good things that I added them to the list.

1. Shirts/Tops

First of all, I'm a huge whore for 100% cotton, but in theory polyester will last longer. On the other hand, polyester will last forever, seeping into fish and local blood streams for millenia to come. Second of all, if you want cool graphics then I'd highly recommend doing it yourself. I'd say the easiest options for getting reliable, long lasting graphic tees are screen printing, tie dye and vinyl decals, but this depends on what resources you have access to. Keep in mind this is for shirts that you'll (hopefully) be able to wear for over a decade since really any decent cotton tee will last a decent amount of time.

Recommendations

-ASCOLOR

These are the best blank t shirts I've found, period. Stitching is great, the fabric is thick, and from what I can tell they're slightly more inclined to ethical production than your average mass produced T-shirts. They also sell nice jackets and coats as well!

I might try out a couple of pairs of pants from them to see what's up.

Band Tees

For some reason these tend to be really solid, depending on how big the artist in question is. Usually printed on Gildan, which ain't bad. They are expensive though, which means they may not be as great of a deal

This would be the section where I talked about stuff that isn't just t shirts but idk any brands that make consistently durable examples for a good price.

2. Pants

I would recommend a maximum of 1-2% elastane if you're getting skinny jeans, otherwise it's 100% cotton denim baby. Durability decrease exponentially the higher percentage of non-denim there is.

Also, I highly recommend selvage jeans if you can afford them. They use a tighter knit and are made to be worn in.

For cargo pants, get something that's thick and has ripstip material.

Recommendations

-Levi's

The lowest in price I would go tbh. I recommend the 502s since they're 100% cotton but 511s have been a staple of the street fashion world for a while. They're skinnier jeans ain't bad either, but I feel like they're starting to hit the edge of being too thin.

-The Unbranded Brand

Focused solely on getting the price of selvage jeans down to affordable levels. Fair warning, I bought a pair of black jeans (with 1% elastane) and the formaldehyde smell still hasn't gone away. I have an indigo pair that smell fine though, and besides that they're my favorite pairs of jeans.

5.11

Now most """Tactical Apparel""" stores tend to be a bit...off, but since this is a post about durable clothing, I gotta mention the probably undiagnosed autistic guys with a special interest in manly man pants. I have a pair of 5.11 Canvas Cargo Pants and I've taken these things camping, through outdoor airsoft fields, and underground deathcore moshpits. The bastards still looked mint when I finally handed them off to my partner because my ass got too juicy to wear them and gave me a blister when I spent all morning working for a landscaper. (That job was the final straw in my anti-lawn radicalization arc btw.)

To reiterate, I would look for anything that's ripstip and not paper thin. Nylon also works but the texture sucks.

Duluth Trading Co.*

Carhartt if they didn't sell out, from what I've heard

Insert Mid Level Selvage Jean brand that's about $150-$250 a pair*

3. Shoes

Always invest in whatever goes between you and the ground. This goes for mattresses and chairs as well. And for fucks sake get something that can be resoled, and find a cobbler near you. Also look up the Sam Vines Boot Theory of Economics.

Recommendations

Vans

Unlike converse, I've only ever bought one pair. The problem with Vans is the lack of impact absorption, something that can be fixed with aftermarket inserts in theory. Old-Skools take insoles fairly well. Their ComfyCush line is aimed at fixing this problem but I haven't tried any of them. I did get a pair of Ultraranges recently and they seem decently durable, but I've yet to really start wearing into them.

Any skate shoes in general*

Theyre made to be dragged across concrete at relatively high speeds. Try to go for suede.

Solovair*

Now, I have beef with Doc Martens since they sold out, but they're still cheap, comfortable, and made out of leather, which is all you need. Anything lower and I would argue that it's too cheap. However, they can't be resoled, they're leather is kind of thin, and they definitely have a fast fashion mindset.

Solovair is a company that uses the original factories in England to make their own line of lookalikes, for a slightly higher price and slightly higher quality. I've heard their customer service is shit.

Redwing*

I have heard nothing but praise for these. I'm going to buy a pair of Supersole 2.0s once my current pair (which didn't make the list since they kinda went downhill) finally bite it.

Danner*

Another popular recommendation for leather boots.

There is a queer owned boot brand that has canvas and leather boots that are relatively cheap and have cool art but I forgot the name

3. Socks

Blundstones*

Chelsea boots but austrialian

Basically either get Darn Tough* or Point6 some decent socks from whatever brand works for you. I highly recommend merino wool hiking socks, and I just wear cotton socks during the summer.

4. Underwear

You do wear underwear, right?

Recommendations

TomboyX

Queer-owned business catered towards gnc people. Their stuff is dope, high quality, and made in the US with livable wages for their employees. Highly recommend.

5. Specialty

From cold weather gear to military surplus, this section covers everything else.

Recommendations

Patagonia*

I'm still amazed they're this popular and have this much of a focus on sustainability and longevity. Their sibling, North Face, definitely fell into the consumerism pit years ago but Patagonia has still been chugging along.

Military Surplus

I feel a bit guilty for gatekeeping the specific companies I like, but if you go to the right places (eBay) you can get durable clothing for SUPER cheap. It's usually not the highest quality, but it's better than the same thing from an outlet mall.

Chrome

Mainly a bicycling brand, their bags are the kind of things that last a stupidly long time. The internals of them aren't amazing, mainly just an empty main cavity with a laptop sleeve and a smaller separate pocket, but all of their stuff is rock solid. They also have a solid warranty as well.

Swiss Army

Yes, the knife guys. They haven't changed their looks since the late 90s but their backpacks are designed amazingly well. They also have a limited lifetime warranty. I've noticed some cosmetic wear on mine after a few months of using it pretty roughly, thankfully it's just skin-deep stuff but it's also different to older examples I've seen. Definitely more suited towards carrying books and folders.

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shirtsbargain · 6 months

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Customers trust brands they recognize and have had good experiences with in the past. Think about it. When you purchase, say, Port and Company t-shirts wholesale, you're not only getting a quality product but also tapping into the trust and loyalty that customers have built with Port and Company. The brand has been around for a while, and earned their reputation. This trust can extend to your business or event when you distribute branded t-shirts.

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If you plan to customize t-shirts with your logo or a specific design, established brands often offer products that are relatively more customization-friendly than otherwise unknown brands. This ensures that your branding looks professional and is long-lasting. High customizability and affordability is one of the reasons why Port Authority t-shirts wholesale enjoy a growing demand in the market. The materials and methods used by brands like Port Authority and District result in vibrant prints that don't fade quickly.

To conclude, while it might be tempting to opt for unbranded or lesser-known wholesale t-shirts to save on costs, it's essential to consider the advantages of choosing brands. Brands offer far more than just design variety.

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Decluttering your wardrobe sustainably: Tips and advice

There is a misconception that changing your lifestyle to be more sustainable is quick and easy. But when we realize that it can take more than a couple of days, and a couple of tries, it might feel discouraging and out of reach.

But don’t give up! There are many small steps that are easy to make and that will lead you in the right direction. Tackle one thing at a time, and give yourself space to find out what works for you.

For example, when looking into making our wardrobe more durable and sustainable, decluttering our closet can be the first step. We only use about 20% of the clothes in our wardrobe regularly, so why not reduce the number of clothes we own and keep the things we really love, while giving the rest of our clothes a new life?

Making your wardrobe sustainable, and decluttering it responsibly can take many different forms. From taking care of the clothes you own and upcycling them, to selling, renting or lending the clothes you don’t wear as often… Here are some tips to help you get the best use out of your wardrobe.

MENDING AND UPCYCLING

“A stitch in time saves nine” — literally! Mend something as soon as you see it, even if it’s just a tiny hole or a small fray. It’ll keep it from growing into a bigger problem later.”

And even if sewing isn’t really your thing, having visible mends on your garments is not an issue, “embrace visible mending— you don’t need to hide the imperfections in your clothes, you can highlight them!”. Whether it’s a patch of fabric on a top or an iron-on patch on your jeans, be proud of the clothes you’ve worn to bits.

You can also revamp clothes that you haven’t worn in a while or that have stains by embroidering them and reinventing them altogether. Lily told us that she believes that “there’s no one right way to do something— it’s just important that you do it!”. So grab your needle and thread!

TAKING CARE OF YOUR CLOTHES

If you are not too keen on DIY or the clothes you want to repair are too far gone, or seem too complicated for you, a great option is to go to a tailor or to a platform that will alter, repair, refresh or clean your garments.

It’s important that you take care of the clothes you decide to keep, to make sure they last as long as possible. Clothes Doctor and Blanc are two platforms that Save Your Wardrobe works with; a repair/tailoring platform, and a dry-cleaning company, respectfully. Using the right products on your clothes is essential to make them last longer.

Caring for your clothes is like caring for the planet. Blanc is one of the eco-friendly companies that offer environmental and human considerations in their services. They provide tailored dry-cleaning services to extend the lives of your garments.

Clothes Doctor is another service that takes care of your clothes. They specialize in repairs and tailors. They also sell care products for your wardrobe so that you can learn to take care of them properly at home.

SWAPPING YOUR CLOTHES

If you start feeling bored of your clothes and feel as though you’d like to get a new look, buying new clothes isn’t always the best option. Buying retail creates a lot of waste, and ultimately creates another garment that will have to be discarded one day.

Swapping and borrowing clothes from people you know or that feel the same as you is the best way. You can organize a clothes-swap with your family, friends or colleagues, and this ensures you that your clothes go to people you know and love.

A bonus point you get with clothing-swaps is that the clothes, having been worn and washed before, have already shrunk and stretched to the size they get to after buying them in retail – so no bad surprises about them! This is also an alternative if you prefer knowing who your clothes belonged to before.

CLOTHES RENTAL

Renting and lending your clothes is a great alternative to donating, selling, or buying clothes. If you own clothes that you haven’t worn in a while, but can’t seem to let go of, you should look into renting them out. Renting is a way to allow other people to enjoy the clothes you are not wearing anymore, without having to say goodbye to them forever.

It allows you to make a little extra cash all the while helping the community stay sustainable, as the person that borrows from you does not have to buy a totally new garment in order to enjoy a new style – lessening their impact and waste.

If you have a date or an event for which you have no appropriate clothing, renting allows you to branch out of your fashion style, without needing to commit to a garment you would otherwise purchase and wear once or twice. By Rotation is a platform that lets you both rent other people’s clothes and put up your own for rent, for however long and for whichever price you think is reasonable. It’s easy and accessible to all.

SELLING YOUR CLOTHES

If you are indeed ready to let go of a piece of clothing, you can use a platform to sell it to people that want it. You can always sell it to people you know if they are interested, but otherwise, platforms like Depop make it easy to sell (and buy) used clothes.

It is extremely flexible, and you get to fix the price you want for your garments. Like the clothes rental platforms, it creates a community of like-minded people that want to freshen their wardrobe without adding to the waste made by the industry.

DONATING RESPONSIBLY

Donating your clothes is also something you could consider. It might feel as though this is the easiest option, because it doesn’t always require an app or a platform, but it can be tricky to get right.

Many of the clothes that are donated end up in landfills, or in textile manufactures. In these manufacturers, the textiles are turned into scraps that cannot be recycled. Even though it might seem like a good option, it’s important to know where and how to donate.

Donating is a great option, as long as you do it mindfully and responsibly. Don’t let the good intention of donating your clothes be ruffled by a somewhat flawed system. You can donate your items to thrift shops in Lebanon, TN.

BUYING RESPONSIBLY

Renewing the clothes in your wardrobes can be done without buying new clothes, as discussed above. But if you do want to buy new pieces, some platforms make it easy to buy sustainable clothing.

Another option is buying from sustainable and ethical sources. Springkode is a platform that sells unbranded clothes straight from the manufacturer. Not only do they use leftover fabrics, but it is 100% transparent and you know where your clothes actually come from. This upcycling platform is a way to buy clothes, without forgetting the human and environmental side of the fashion industry.

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Is Depop Gentrifying Secondhand Shopping?

There’s no escaping the fact that the fast fashion industry is one of the planet’s biggest polluters. Although many brands are looking at becoming more environmentally and ethically responsible, fully sustainable fashion can still be difficult to discover if you don’t know where to look. What’s more, these brands’ aesthetics often rule out Gen Z, the price points are incredibly high and size inclusivity is frequently lacking. Charity and secondhand shopping would usually be the next best option for those looking to reduce their wardrobe’s environmental impact but recently, something has gone awry.

Set foot in your local charity shop and you’ll notice, firstly, that the prices have gone up and, secondly, that there doesn’t seem to be much on offer. Bound by national pricing policies, your local chazza was once a place you’d have been able to get a full outfit for under a tenner but now you might not be so lucky. Beyond rising price points, anything slightly desirable or reputably branded is now swept up by resellers looking to restock their Depop shops while marking up the price from £3 to £30. With those on lower incomes relying on secondhand clothing options, these markups have essentially gentrified affordable shopping.

When Harri, 26, from south London, was saving up to move house earlier this year, she decided to list some old bits from her wardrobe on Depop to help fund the move. She didn’t expect how much the Depop economy would drive up the prices. Selling at less than RRP, she was immediately bombarded with requests. “So many girls messaged me asking, ‘Do you have any more Brandy?'” she tells me. “And they were fast – they messaged me within three minutes.” All Harri’s listed items were Brandy Melville, a Y2K-inspired fast fashion brand not dissimilar to American Apparel, where anything no longer on the website is classed as ‘rare’ – which sellers often know before pricing up. “Most used Brandy pieces cause a bidding war and at least a quarter to a third more than retail price,” Harri says of eBay listings. Over on Depop, a quick search for a Brandy Melville skirt will find ‘rares’ going for £50, even though the RRP is £22 on the brand’s website.

It’s not just Brandy Melville; brands from high street to luxury, vintage to new season are proving to be valuable assets for Depop sellers. From Lazy Oaf to Miss Sixty via ‘90s Topshop pieces and beyond, there’s nothing that can’t be spun into gold on the app. This story isn’t new, though: this wild secondhand economy has been true for sportswear brands like Champion, Nike and adidas for a while now. Originally picking up traction when the ‘90s terrace aesthetic came back around, both new and vintage pieces have the potential to reach well over their original price tag. One TikTok user found that some £16 Juicy Couture tracksuit bottoms she purchased from TK Maxx were being resold on the app for a whopping £109, while the multiple ‘vintage’ Von Dutch tank tops sweeping the app at higher than the original price can all be traced back to a single source. But sometimes it isn’t even about the label. Unbranded pieces can fetch a hefty price if they fit into any of the trending looks or decades. ‘Y2K’ or ‘cottagecore’ tagged items can often be flipped from 50 quid to just under £100 depending on the quality and style.

“I started shopping from charity shops at a very young age, before I knew about the impact of fast fashion at all,” says Ruth MacGilp, curator of The Ethical Fashion Roundup newsletter. She explains that her love of charity shops began as a way to keep her wardrobe cost-effective. “Mostly because it was cheap and I was skint, and also because it allowed me to experiment with my style and identity in a more instinctive way as a teenager without the pressure of trends.” Still buying the vast majority of her outfits from charity shops, Ruth says it is infuriating to see secondhand shopping go in this dubious direction. “Any ‘90s and ‘00s labels get snapped up quickly and the quality overall has definitely been slipping while prices have been driven up, meaning people who shop there due to necessity, or for a more sustainable alternative to the high street, are priced out by savvy resellers. I’ve also noticed a lot of Depop sellers calling things ‘Y2K’ or ‘vintage’ when in reality it’s just recent fast fashion.” Before we were getting ripped off by brands, now we’re ripping off each other: this TikTok of a girl finding a mini bag she bought from Walmart for $4 listed as deadstock with a price tag of $30 confirms it.

“Essentially, thrifting is being co-opted and packaged as the ‘most sustainable option’ by those who misunderstand the nuance of it,” Ruth summarises. The most worrying thing is that after over a decade of austerity, working class people and families are increasingly relying on charities and clothing banks to clothe themselves, with even middle-income earners struggling, according to this investigation by the Financial Times. This problem is clearly more than just an inconvenience for shoppers; it’s potentially damaging for those who need it the most.

Another secondhand shopper since her teens, south London-based writer and editor Ione, 26, has also been finding it significantly harder to come by genuine vintage ‘70s and ‘90s dresses that she loves. “There is less ‘true vintage’ stuff in charity shops or if they are there, they’re priced to reflect the resale market or vintage market more so than charity shop prices.” There’s also a darker issue at play: some DIY sellers are ‘making’ these ‘upcycled’ tops which are badly held together with safety pins while smaller size women seem to be taking mid and plus sizes from the rails and labelling them ‘oversized’ while turning larger items into co-ords. “It’s harder to get larger size items and infuriating to see skinny sellers peddle these items on Depop as being ‘oversized’ or even worse, altering them to fit smaller sizes,” says Ione. “It’s already near impossible to find good vintage for fat people so to see this new trend of altering, or chopping up into co-ords, is really annoying.”

There is, of course, a huge difference between abusing the Depop guidelines and attempting to give your old clothes new life while making a quick 20 quid before your rent is due. Despite the high number of resellers guilty of skewing Depop’s economy, it’s unfair to dismiss the varied backgrounds of users on the site. Hannah Valentine, 19, from Missouri, is known by her brand Ghostsoda on Instagram and Depop. She explains in an infographic that there’s an enormous amount of clothing waste still being unused and reselling used goods provides an income for the otherwise unemployable, who might be disabled, chronically ill or with a criminal record. “If anything, Depop is making it more accessible to people and making it as easy to shop as fast fashion! We aren’t taking clothing opportunities away from people who need it because thrift stores are constantly being restocked and constantly getting donations,” she tells me.

Finding employment as a teenager was monumentally difficult even before COVID-19; now, thousands of applicants fight it out for a single entry-level role. For those who suffer from physical and mental disabilities, it’s even harder. Sixteen-year-old Demmi from Walsall, who suffers from a combination of hip dysplasia and patellar disorder, finds that regular employment can be strenuous and has to take time off for surgeries. “I did get accepted for a job as a ‘waitress’ last week but I was just made to wash up for five hours, which hurt me but was about bearable because I kept on top of my tablets,” she tells me. Having discovered Depop through a YouTube ad earlier this year, she finds that the app allows her to make some money around her own schedule and capabilities. “I started off with vintage sportswear before going into charity shops and sourcing more, but because I’m getting worse I’m not actually able to spend enough time in there to find anything good. Now I just sell my old clothes that no longer fit.”

Rather than laying the blame for gentrification solely with secondhand sellers, we should be scrutinising the fashion industry’s waste problem, too. A recent survey from WRAP which investigated the UK’s lockdown clothes clear-outs showed that two thirds of people donate their wardrobe castoffs to charity. Yet this leaves charity shops with an overabundance of clothing. “The growing consumption of fast fashion means that our team sorts many more clothes for much less stock,” a representative of the high street charity shop Traid tells me. “This is because so much fast fashion is poor quality and has been made to be worn only a few times, and means that great vintage and designer clothes are scarcer than they used to be. In the UK, we buy more clothes per person than any other country in Europe and we are sending around 350,000 tonnes of clothes to landfill. The problem doesn’t lie with individuals who are buying small amounts of clothing to resell, the problem is the fashion industry.” While aspects of Depop’s skewed economy could definitely be attributed to this waste, there’s certainly an irony in the intention to provide relief from fast fashion by offering pre-worn fast fashion.

When I reached out to Depop, a representative said: “It’s important to know that any kind of mis-selling on Depop is wrong and against our rules. We encourage all of our sellers to list their items honestly and accurately. We reserve the right to remove any items or accounts that seek to take advantage of the Depop community.” This is positive news but where money is involved, people will always find a new loophole to exploit. Whether you’re a secondhand buyer or charity shop reseller, it’s important to check your privilege and take into consideration how one woman’s marked up junk could be another woman’s lifeline.

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What's included; * Aga style range cooker, * Table and 2 chairs, * Bed with coverlet, * Clothes rail with coat hangers, * Angle poise lamp, a sewing machine, * Settle style sofa with printed cushions, a rug, a pet rabbit and basket of carrots, * Mop and bucket. Tender Leaf Toys has created a mini world of beautiful, stylish wooden Dolls houses in nature-inspired colours. All the accessories are united by a warm and friendly colour palette and fabulous design – sometimes charming, sometimes quirky, always imaginative and engaging. All our toys are hand-made by skilled men and women who care as much as we do about making finely crafted wooden toys. From raw timber to finished product, every stage in the creation of our toys happens in the same family-run factory. When each toy has been hand-painted, assembled and checked, it is wrapped in paper and packed in recycled cardboard – we are close to eliminating all single-use plastic in our packaging. Self-assembly. Suitable for children age 3 years and above. LEARNING THROUGH PLAY CREATE A DREAM HOME Explore the endless stories and situations that can happen inside this sweet cottage. All this gorgeous vintage inspired furniture is included in the cottage so play can start straight away. Browse our extensive dolls house collection to add dollies, pet sets, and more furniture to create the dream countryside retreat! INSPIRE CREATIVE PLAY Not only does our cottontail cottage look absolutely gorgeous in any child's bedroom, but it offers a place to be creative and is perfect for inspiring the imagination and creating stories about family and the home. Pretend play gives your little one an opportunity to express their creativity by using their imagination together with their still developing emotional, physical and cognitive strengths. DEVELOP SOCIAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS Many children love playing together and a dolls house provides the perfect space for children to act out family situations and events. Adding wooden dollies allows for children to express themselves and so develop language skills. Learning through play helps develop valuable life and social skills such as empathy, communication, and problem solving. DESIGN AND CRAFTSMANSHIP We use top-quality reclaimed wood in Tender Leaf Toys. It is solid, smooth to the touch and looks lovely, which is why we let the natural wood grain show through in so many of our designs. From raw timber to finished product, every stage in the creation of our toys happens in the same family-run factory. When each toy has been hand-painted, assembled and checked, it is wrapped in paper and packed in recycled cardboard – we are close to eliminating all single-use plastic in our packaging. ETHICALLY MADE Tender Leaf Toys are hand-made by skilled men and women who care as much as we do about making finely crafted wooden toys. Our family-run factory operates with high standards of training, wellbeing and respect and provides dependable employment for hundreds of local villagers. During our visits we work together, eat together and make gorgeous toys together. WE REPLANT TREES We are deeply committed to protecting Indonesia’s natural resources and only work with reclaimed rubber wood, a by-product of the latex industry. In addition, for every reclaimed tree it uses, we plant a new one, driving ahead the cycle of regeneration. Tender Leaf Toys have been awarded the ICTI Ethical Toy Program seal of approval for their ethical and sustainable supply chain. SAFE FOR YOUR CHILDREN All our toy products meet the European, American, Australian and New Zealand safety standard EN71, ASTM and AS/NZ ISO. Looking after our customers is central to what we do and how we connect with the people who buy and enjoy our products. We strive to meet their every expectation and to follow up immediately if we ever fall short. Brand: Unbranded EAN: Does not apply http://nemb.it/p/cR7EoA0rqh

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How Denimhead-ism Cured my Shopaholism

That is a lot of made up words in one sentence. Lets start with denimhead. A denimhead is someone who is obsessed with raw and vintage denim. This subculture gained traction in Japan, where collecting vintage denim became extremely popular. Seeing this, many raw denim brands emerged and tried to replicate vintage denim. In other words, they tried to make Levi’s and Lee jeans the way they did in the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Now, Japanese denim is synonymous with quality denim. Denimheads spend an ungodly amount of money on jeans and jackets but often wear their pieces daily to soften the fabric and create custom fades.

Sustainability is one of the core values of many denimheads. Raw denim is know to be more environmentally friendly because they have not been washed or distressed in factories. They are often made in factories that have a high standard of ethics. Also quality over quantity is definitely another core value as you will see denim heads wear the same outfit for up to a year with very little washing with water.

Now how did this cure my shopping addiction?

I have always been a big fan of vintage denim jackets. This probably stems from being a hug punk rock fan growing up. I always found the pre-washed and distressed denim cheesy. Creating the fades yourself or having someone else do it for you (buying second hand) has always been my preference because you get a one of a kind jacket. But Jeans on the other hand, I did what everyone else did, I had 4 or 5 pairs that where like $60 bucks each with 1% stretch and would last a couple years. Then one day I stumbled upon a specialty denim store that soled a wide selection of raw denim. I never thought about buying selvedge raw denim because they are all $200 to $400 but they had some pairs on display that have experienced years of wear and I fell in love with the natural fade and distress. Plus, they were in a modern fit, I stayed away from vintage jeans because I could jump off a building and use them as a a parachute. So.......the obsession started.

After doing an insane amount of research and learned about the denimhead culture, I decided to pick up my first pair of raw selvedge denim. I connected with the denimhead community right away due to my honest love for denim and my love for sustainability in clothing. Most of my closet is from second hand stores and by companies that I know have ethical practices of making their clothing. But the love of clothing combined with a poor relationship with money is a recipe for disaster.

To make a long story short. I was bankrupt by age 20. I ran away from home as a teenager (a story for another time) and packed a bag of poor decisions and no life skills. I spent a ridiculous amount of money on clothing (and other things) with nothing to show for it by the time I was 20. Fast forward a few years later, I went back to school and turned my life around and actually became quite good with my money. But as soon as I surpassed the poverty line my old demons of compulsive shopping came back. Not in its FINAL FORM (Dragonball Z reference) but in a form that was still taking control of me. I would justify it by only buying things on sale or at second hand stores but I did some research on that and apparently its just another trick of consumerism. So, my newest obsession was raw denim and I purchased a unbranded brand denim jacket (they say its a good starter jacket) for 20% off on Black Friday and traded seven subway tokens for a pair of brand new Doublewood Narrow Jeans.

What seemed like just another thing I had to buy actually became the cure to my shopping addiction. This is how: To achieve the fades that I desired, I had to wear these items as much as I could. So, Instead of obsessing over the next items I could buy, I obsessed over different outfits I could combine with my Canadian tuxedo. I became obsessed with how to take care of the items, when to wash it, how to wash it, and how to creatively layer it. What happened with my obsessive energy was channeled into another area. Whether or not this is healthy is for my therapist to decide but it has shrunk my closet and expanded my wallet. There aren’t actually a lot of denim heads in Toronto so I stand out a bit, which I have received many compliments for. In just 4 short months of wearing denim everyday my friends know me as the denim guy.

Has denimhead-ism changed my life? Absolutely. For the better? Time will tell. But where I stand now, my banking stats show my shopping has gone WAYYYYYY down, I have liquidated my closet, and I did really have to spent a lot of money for premium denim. Seven subway tokens ($22.75) for a pair of Doublewood jeans is a steal, especially because it is something that is versatile enough to wear everyday and durable enough to last a life time. Why do you think vintage stores are filled with denim?

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