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FWIW, I've got a pair of Patagonia ski pants that are about 12 years old, and they were a replacement for another pair that was maybe 15 years old by the time t
by pcl 11y ago
FWIW, I've got a pair of Patagonia ski pants that are about 12 years old, and they were a replacement for another pair that was maybe 15 years old by the time the ankles, knees and inseam were thoroughly trashed beyond further repair.
- mc32 11y agoSome people are good like that, but many others just want to have whatever is in fashion that year or more modern that year (new and maybe marginally better materials, but perhaps not necessary for the purchaser's expected use). She has a good idea, I hope it catches on further and hope it permeates into the GAPs, UNIQLOs, ZARAs, Celios, Diesels, A&F, etc... but I'm not holding my breath.
- nathancahill 11y ago> others just want to have whatever is in fashion that year or more modern that year Sounds like a problem with people and not with the apparel companies, no? I understand what you're saying about quality, durable clothing, it's the main thing I consider when occasionally buying new clothes (easy to check by tugging at the seams, looking for loose threads/inconsistent stitching). But ultimately it's up to people to choose that. Then, in theory, apparel companies would follow the market demand. Unfortunately, shirts like H&M's are so cheap that it's just as easy to buy new ones every year when they fall apart.
- girvo 11y agoThe thing is, the fashion companies create and drive fashion trends. I'm not joking either, I've been at conferences where the next "trend" is unveiled, 12 months before it hits the shelves...
- jessaustin 11y agoHaha this week I've been wearing my Uniqlo vest that I bought in 2000. I think I still have a couple of shirts from that era around as well...