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Everyone says this about H&M (and Uniqlo), am I the only one with H&M basics that have lasted 5+ years? I don't necessarily see how their fashion is "fast"

mvdtnz 3y ago
You're certainly not the only one. I have plenty of H&M basics that I've had for years. They're not the most robust clothing, so I tend not to wear them when I'm working in the garage or clearing brush. But they're perfectly fine clothes for everyday wear.
sgift 3y ago
No, you aren't. As usual, things are relative. H&Ms business model has always been "fast fashion", but mostly in the original sense, which is taking a catwalk trend, replicate it and bring it to market while everyone still wants it. Their clothing never lasted as long as clothing from "older" companies, but that's because most of them - especially in the early years of H&M - still were in the business of making things last a lifetime or at least 20+ years. H&M recognized that even if our cloth can be used longer, most of us switch our wardrobe every 5-10 years and made their clothing accordingly. It's in no way comparable to Shein or kik (don't know if they exist outside of Germany), which make fast fashion in both senses: They quickly replicate the trends, but also make their clothing so cheap that you are lucky if you can wear them a year. And it seems even half a year is impossible with some of their newest things, from that I've read. These companies are in the business of producing garbage, which can be worn on the way between factory and landfill, nothing more.
- anotheruser13 3y ago
  I've bought clothes from Uniqlo and Kik, and none of them have been substandard. OTOH, Shein is a real crap factory as far as I'm concerned.
catchnear4321 3y ago
can you buy something new, of that quality, in that same store today? no doubt that some older pieces are lasting quite well - at this point some are outlasting more recent ones. not limited to h&m, quality seems to be getting pulled down. brands that were once bought because they would last for 5+ years are still making sales based upon that reputation, but the products aren’t matching.
evulhotdog 3y ago
I don’t feel that Uniqlo is in the same category as H&M, as is higher quality.
ChatGTP 3y ago
Uniqlo isn't the same, I've had some of their stuff for much longer than a day.
- jetrink 3y ago
  Yes, I'm wearing one right now that I know I bought at least 18 months ago. If you wash them in cold water and hang dry them, they will last a long time.

mvdtnz 3y ago

You're certainly not the only one. I have plenty of H&M basics that I've had for years. They're not the most robust clothing, so I tend not to wear them when I'm working in the garage or clearing brush. But they're perfectly fine clothes for everyday wear.

sgift 3y ago

No, you aren't. As usual, things are relative. H&Ms business model has always been "fast fashion", but mostly in the original sense, which is taking a catwalk trend, replicate it and bring it to market while everyone still wants it. Their clothing never lasted as long as clothing from "older" companies, but that's because most of them - especially in the early years of H&M - still were in the business of making things last a lifetime or at least 20+ years. H&M recognized that even if our cloth can be used longer, most of us switch our wardrobe every 5-10 years and made their clothing accordingly. It's in no way comparable to Shein or kik (don't know if they exist outside of Germany), which make fast fashion in both senses: They quickly replicate the trends, but also make their clothing so cheap that you are lucky if you can wear them a year. And it seems even half a year is impossible with some of their newest things, from that I've read. These companies are in the business of producing garbage, which can be worn on the way between factory and landfill, nothing more.

anotheruser13 3y ago
I've bought clothes from Uniqlo and Kik, and none of them have been substandard. OTOH, Shein is a real crap factory as far as I'm concerned.

catchnear4321 3y ago

can you buy something new, of that quality, in that same store today? no doubt that some older pieces are lasting quite well - at this point some are outlasting more recent ones. not limited to h&m, quality seems to be getting pulled down. brands that were once bought because they would last for 5+ years are still making sales based upon that reputation, but the products aren’t matching.

evulhotdog 3y ago

I don’t feel that Uniqlo is in the same category as H&M, as is higher quality.

ChatGTP 3y ago

Uniqlo isn't the same, I've had some of their stuff for much longer than a day.

jetrink 3y ago
Yes, I'm wearing one right now that I know I bought at least 18 months ago. If you wash them in cold water and hang dry them, they will last a long time.