Love these types of videos, they encourage me to appreciate what I have and to stop “keeping up with the Jonas’s” - thank you 🙏🏼☺️

I really love where you're going with this. I too have minimalistic tendencies. Theres so much consumption nowadays, I really enjoying taking care of my items as well, makes me appreciate what I have more. great video!

I too, care for my belongings! I have clothes that I bought back in 2008 in pristine condition! I love to take care of my things no matter how much they cost! Thank you for this video, I really love this type of content

Yes! A lint remover is a must! I second everything in this video! I'm sure there must be at least a half a million (or more:) conscientious consumers out there who feel just as we do and I hope they find their way to your channel! I am in the process of going through my closet (and whole house). When I lose or gain weight, which happens, I will typically have garments altered. Instead of disposing of items, I offer special pieces to family and the balance goes to local charity. I always try to purchase for longevity and choose quality over quantity. This applies to all aspects of life from traveling to home decor to what I eat and wear. As an example, in 2004, I purchased a LS 430 Lexus sedan. It was the first car I researched, selected and paid for on my own. I loved that car. In all the years I owned her, she never let me down. But as miles began to accumulate, around 2016, I didn't feel quite as confident taking her on long road trips and began to think we should consider a replacement. Off and on, for nearly 5 years, I researched and read consumer reports and test drove many vehicles but none measured up. In the fall of 2021, my husband made the decision to trade for a Toyota SUV, but we drove the Lexus for 17 years because I couldn't find one I enjoyed driving that also felt like it was worth the money. Because we took care of the Lexus, it still looked great and was a joy to drive locally. Had we not taken such good care of her, I might have felt anxious and forced myself to purchase something I wasn't quite ready to buy. If and when I find a vehicle I love. I'll buy it. Until then, I'm fine driving one of his (which cost a lot less) while the money we have set aside can work for us elsewhere. I'm happy to go slow and explore.. It feels good to have options. Thanks for all the wonderful reminders in this video. Looking forward to the next one. (I almost said see ya in the next one, but we know that's not happening! 🙃)

@hellocatwalkcity

2 жыл бұрын

Love this - thank you for sharing!! The way you described your car is how I feel about my furniture. Some of our prices are 16+ years old and because I haven’t found anything I like more, I haven’t bothered to switch anything out. I’ll have to keep researching until I find what I really like, because for purchases such as cars and furniture, they’re for the long haul, in my mind. Sounds like you and I are kindred spirits. 😉

Love the Slow Fashion approach to our ever changing world! Thank you for talking about this, it's so important to not bring more fast fashion (sorry H&M and Zara) home only to get rid of it after a season. Roam around a high end department store (Bloomingdale's etc.) or a designer store (What ever is available Gucci, Louis Vuitton) and just touch the fabric, look at the seams and the way the fabric is lined up. Compare that to your fast fashion to decide if your purchase has staying power! Enjoy!

Really resonated with me. I’m not into fast fashion or trends; love some avant garde yes, but that is an artistic statement vs trend for me. JCrew is my primary brand for 20+ years. Yes on watch maintenance. Also meticulous care of items & cognizant of materials/construction…but I haven’t ever defuzzed a 🎾 😁. Care tips: Leather goods: I have a broad range of Saphir products. I leather spa my own items and usually upon receipt and before seasonal storage. I use 3M clear safety walk tape for shoe soles - mostly on just toe cap area. It’s not as wet/snowy here so a full vibram sole isn’t necessary. I store shoes properly. Closet: Unfortunately we have periodic moths. Store sweaters in Ziplock 2 gallon bags and inside plastic storage tub. Also have the cedar rings/planks all over (considering getting a partial cedar closet later) and renew those with rubbing in more cedar oil. Repair moth holes with seamstress that does reweaving. Tailor clothes for proper fit. Thankful I do this way less now that brands have wider size ranges and primarily work from home. Also wear a base layer most days - so I don’t launder my “real clothes” as often, saving on wear/tear. Source used/pre-loved items as much as possible - cost effective & reduces waste. Same “take care of what you have” principles go for home, yard, and car etc. maintenance (ode to my 1997 Toyota Corolla!).

@joannathesinger770

2 жыл бұрын

Tell me more about the 3M safety walk tape. I've never heard about that before.

@magnoliarose5910

2 жыл бұрын

@@joannathesinger770 Hi! It’s actually like tape that is more for like putting on the bottom of like a bathtub or like on stair steps, etc. But all of the adhesive foot petals that are marketed for the shoe soles don’t stay on very long (I have tried a bunch. Only one brand seems decent), so I use this instead - plus it is a lot cheaper. This stuff has never comes off. So on slicker leather soles, adds some grip and protection. But I mostly put on the toe portion of the soles as that is where I get heavier scuffs, and I like the breathability and conformity of leather soles, so I don’t want them on the entire thing. I use the 2-inch wide tape and got it from Amazon. I don’t know if anyone else uses this, but it’s a hack I thought up on my own (I’m an engineer), and I have it on dozens of my high end shoes. You can search for “3M Safety-Walk Slip Resistant Tape, 2 in X 15 ft, Clear”. KZread may delete my post if I add an Amazon link but you can search for it ☺️.

@onthehill3381

2 жыл бұрын

I use 2 gallon bags to store my sweaters too! I place a couple of cedar blocks inside. No Problems.

@hellocatwalkcity

2 жыл бұрын

Love all these tips!!!

Watching the lint remover is so satisfying. I 100% agree with washing clothes inside out, it has definitely contributed to our clothes lasting longer.

@hellocatwalkcity

2 жыл бұрын

Superrr satisfying!! 😂 Thanks for watching!

Love love love your content! Such relevant topics and delivered so eloquently! Your authenticity really shines through your videos 👏🏼😍🙋🏻‍♀️

@hellocatwalkcity

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

I love slow fashion. 2 years ago I remade my wardrobe and I got 90% classic things (clothes/bags) for just being always on top without warring am I on trend now or not. Always classic look helps to make easy decision what to wear. I am not sick of it, for me it is comfy. Thank you for amazing videos always!:)

@hellocatwalkcity

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you have curated a timeless wardrobe! 👏

@yummylife8984

2 жыл бұрын

@@hellocatwalkcity yes, and you also inspired me to do that!☺️

Thank you for touching on this topic, as it's so needed with social media contributing to what I feel is excessive consumerism. You're seeing KZreadrs constantly doing fast fashion hauls with cheap quality materials. When I'm looking at new clothes, it's crazy how much stores are charging for items made of synthetic fabric such as polyester, acrylic, modal, etc. I've seen higher end stores selling $400 polyester dresses. Typically these fabrics are some of the cheapest to purchase by the yard/bolt compared to natural fibers like cotton, linen, wool, cashmere. On the flipside, people tend to equate fabric like cotton with being more "environmentally friendly," but it's more complicated as cotton requires large amounts of water to grow. In my niche, we're also seeing a lot of "stunt sewing" or sewing for social media and not because the sewist actually needs the item. Again, it's partly due to social media and needing to feed the Instagram and TikTok algorithms with tons of content. People are sewing trendy looking, but low quality makes that only look good for photos/videos but aren't going to last 5 minutes outside or through one laundry cycle.

@hellocatwalkcity

Жыл бұрын

Wow, so insightful and really appreciate your comment!! When I buy clothes, I intend to wear them for years and years to come so the concept of fast fashion just doesn’t resonate with me.

@SewingReport

Жыл бұрын

@@hellocatwalkcity I've become a huge fan of your channel the last couple months! I don't judge others for buying fast fashion, and do buy mass produced clothing like T-shirts, underwear, sweaters, etc. but like you - try to limit these purchases and wear clothing for long periods of time. It is very difficult to avoid fast fashion, because to the end consumer it is the most budget-friendly for new items and seems like EVERYTHING is made overseas. That being said, I don't typically promote it on my own platforms and that's one of the big reasons I don't do print on demand merch or anything like that.

Thanks for making this video. I appreciate it. 2019/2020/2021 were a little insane for me and I have very quickly realized that I need to slow down. There is no need for me to have all the items that I have acquired. So, I have started to pare down my items and am just keeping the ones that I LOVE. Slowing down and appreciating the items I have feels real good. 😊😊

@hellocatwalkcity

2 жыл бұрын

2022 is a new year! 😉

Oh wow! I need that lint remover. I’m a coat girl so I buy classic style to last decades. I have black coat that is almost 3 decades and still in great condition. I like your herringbone coat very classic.

@hellocatwalkcity

2 жыл бұрын

Ooh, a classic black coat can last a lifetime! 👌

I bought one of those electric lint removers, recommend by another you tuber, and I used it enthusiastically on several wool items and I was pleased with the results. I then used it on my fav cashmere sweater and it immediately made a small hole… devastated!! I never use the electric versions now. Only manual de-pilling for my cashmere sweaters & Hermes cashmere/ silk scarfs. Or better still, buy merino! No pilling and always looks great I go crazy with anti moth protection 🙈

@hellocatwalkcity

2 жыл бұрын

Ah! Be careful. That’s why I read so many reviews to make sure. The one I have works beautifully on my cashmere sweaters. I use it on the lightest setting. And then for more durable fabrics, I adjust the setting. I have been loving how it’s restoring so many of my pieces and giving them life! 😊

@Felicia-vk7jw

2 жыл бұрын

Warning! Even merino pills win my experience, if it is finely knit. Don't want you to end up with another hole! xx

my mother would literally kill for that lint remover :0 im gonna show it to her ! thank u for introducing us to it

There are only pros when it comes to slow fashion, less textile waste and money saved. One of the most frustrating issues is having a closet full of clothes but “having nothing to wear” because you don’t like 90% of your wardrobe. The idea of only having my favorites in my closet has been one of the biggest motivations for me to really be intentional about my purchases. Thank you for the tips! ♥️♥️😊

@hellocatwalkcity

2 жыл бұрын

💯

Love this💕 Thanks for all of the great tips!

This is a great video. Funny, I, too, wash clothes inside out to help minimize damage to fabric and fabric color. I take good care of all my items, even the inexpensive tanks and tees. I get years use out of most of my garments. Shoes: all my good shoes, even the lesser pricey shoes are stored in boxes, each shoe wrapped in tissue paper or in a dust cloth bag.

Great topic! Loving your topics lately. They really make you think about shopping mindfully and appreciating what you already have. Thank you for the tips. I'm going to try turning my clothing inside out when I wash them.

@hellocatwalkcity

2 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed the video! Especially for darker clothes, turning the clothes inside out makes a huge difference in retaining the color and preventing fading! 😉

I love this video and I endorse all your principles! I don’t quite have the funds to spring for things like quality Gucci loafers etc but the points do apply across all budgets. I will also do things like take jeans or denim shorts which have a raw hem, to the tailor and have them put a single line of stitching above the edge of the raw hem so it will not unravel and become too short or unwearable.

@hellocatwalkcity

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, this applies to all budgets!

Exactly my vibes! Love to see more of this type of videos ❤️

@hellocatwalkcity

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

I’m here to just say how much I love your channel. Great content!

@hellocatwalkcity

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Great video. I've been using a lint remover for years. It's brilliant for sweaters or any item where there has been some friction. Under the arms collects a lot of lint balls too. Thank you for reminding us that those loved items of clothing could have a little bit more life in them if we just take care of them .

@hellocatwalkcity

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am officially obsessed with using a lint remover now! 😆

Love this video!!! Would adore seeing more videos like this 😊😊

@hellocatwalkcity

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I have a series of videos touching on topics related to slow fashion and mindful shopping, such as JOMO (joy of missing out), etc. I hope you’ll enjoy those too!

Great tip for baking soda. I will have to use that! Thanks

Loved this video so much!!!!

@hellocatwalkcity

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺️

Love this video. Yes fast fashion has really added so much to our landfills. I prefer the quality of clothes at least over a decade and a half ago. I saw this decline of quality in my children’s baby clothes. My eldest had thicker and durable cotton clothing versus my 3rd child. I also like a variety of clothing brands. I’ll have to try those cashmere sweaters from uniqlo! I also turn the clothes inside out. Thanks for sharing 💕

@hellocatwalkcity

2 жыл бұрын

So true. Quality was so much better in the past.

Thank you for a very informative and interesting video. It is still possible to get good quality wool (or mostly wool) coats and jackets from Zara, thankfully. I alway check the materials list when I buy clothes and I find that this is a reliable indicator as to the quality and how long they will last. I've found that paying luxury prices does not necessarily mean better quality items.

@hellocatwalkcity

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! There are still gems we can find at places like Zara and even H&M! I bought a wool coat from H&M a few years ago and was happily surprised by the quality given how affordable it was. I agree completely - just because something happens to be expensive does not make it necessarily a good value! 👍

@lynastories9927

2 жыл бұрын

I am from Europe. Like Uniqlo and often order wool turtlenecks from this brand. I think the quality is really good😊

Very informative. Thank you.

Lovely video thankyou so much 💖

Love that lint remover!!! Secretly hoping mine breaks so i can get the rose gold one 😅😂 And that Zara find was a gem! Thanks for all the useful tips for practicing slow fashion! ❤

@hellocatwalkcity

2 жыл бұрын

I have to admit, the rose gold caught my attention too… and then my 2nd thought was, this better work well! 😂

I recommend Naadam for a reasonable cashmere brand of excellent quality, and Brunello Cucinelli for a splurge.

🐇 great tips. I have a closet full of the same velvety hangers. it does look a really good aesthetically and it's a great starting point. Just to get rid of all those cheap plastic hangers. I noticed that some of my garments are more delicate And I ended up buying hangers that were padded and have a satin covering. those wooden ones that you showed, I think would be great for some of the blazers and jackets that I have. Btw...I can't believe I just wrote a few paragraphs talking about hangers 🤪 and What was the bunny face I saw?🐇

@hellocatwalkcity

2 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh. The bunny faces were my socks! 🙈 I was going to demonstrate how I fold certain items so they don’t get stretched or wrinkled, but I totally forgot! 😂

I really enjoyed this video!! good tips. I personally HATE it when my items wear out and I have to go hunting for a replacement which may be difficult to find

@hellocatwalkcity

Жыл бұрын

Oh gosh, me too! It’s a bummer when a beloved item needs to be replaced. Sometimes it’s very hard to find any thing just as good as the original. So better to take care of our things so they last longer! 😉Glad you enjoyed the video!

I have a sweater comb but may upgrade to battery power after this, haha. Washing garments inside out really does work to preserve clothes and yes to cedar rings as moth guards - we have lost cashmere sweaters and pure wool suits in the past to those pests. 😭 I simplified my wardrobe about 8 yrs ago and wear everything until it falls apart, with the exception of evening wear. I love my rubberised hangers for the majority of my clothes but the Ikea plastic ‘Bumerang shoulder shapers’ are fantastic to pop over any hanger that is too thin for the garment. I use them with linen shirts/tops and even lightweight sweaters without the commitment of buying new, bulky hangers.

@hellocatwalkcity

2 жыл бұрын

Ooh, thanks for sharing the IKEA tip!

❤️❤️❤️ I need to learn how to do slow fashion, lol. 😉

I think it's so important for influencers (such as yourself) to promote "do what you can do" which I appreciate is what you're doing. Like you say, promoting not over-consuming is such a great place to start. Practicing slow fashion doesn't have to be buying "ethical" brands whose clothes cost a whole arm and a kidney. Practicing slow fashion can be "I can only afford clothes in the price range of H&M, but I am going to take care of it and maximise the life of this clothing and recycle it properly if it does reach the end of it's life." Majority of people cannot afford high end, or high quality clothing that costs more than they can afford. But I feel as someone in that position - the least I can do is definitely trying to maximise the life of the clothing - not just got cost per wear but also so I'm not buying a bunch of clothes!

@hellocatwalkcity

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Love the way you worded it! 👏

Awesome video, I just purchased the Apple product from Amazon. Seems like it was sold out when I would try to buy it. I would love to see a video on your jewelry collection if you have one. 🙏🏿💕💗 Last year I changed my style to all neutral colors and quality pieces so I don’t have many items.

@hellocatwalkcity

2 жыл бұрын

I will have to do a jewelry collection video at some point!

Enjoyed the video. Could you please make more like this.

@hellocatwalkcity

2 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear you enjoyed the video! I will try to put these types of videos into regular rotation! 😉

I believe in cost per wear so I just wear/use my clothes, bags, shoes to death. Just a comment on the Cartier watch regular maintenance (cleaning, winding, etc), it has become prohibitive that I could have bought several apple watches over time.

@hellocatwalkcity

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting. I’ve had my Cartier watch for over 16 years and it’s the first time I’m getting it serviced besides the two times I had to get the battery replaced. I received the quote for the full service job and it wasn’t bad at all. I’ll share in an upcoming video when the watch comes back. For me, it has been minimal maintenance and I would never trade my Cartier watch for an Apple watch. 🤷🏻‍♀️

@mariac6759

2 жыл бұрын

@@hellocatwalkcity That's good to know that they have made it more reasonable. We have not been there in 5 years. We have been having our watches serviced for years in the Manhattan flagship. At first it started with $200 in 2007 then it started creeping up until it went to $600 then $800. We understand parts need to be replaced but the costs do add up over time particularly for the non-automatic watches. I have nothing but good words to say though about the people in Cartier. They are very, very nice and they did give us a discount when we started to complain about the creeping cost.

Great tip on washing your clothes inside out! Do you wash your hermes scarves or any silk scarves at home or at the dry cleaners? I've been hand washing my silk pillow cases, silk scarves, cashmere sweaters at home, but since the hermes silk scarf boxes says they should be dry cleaned, I'm hesitant to try hand washing and afraid to ruin them.

I just love this mantain video please do more

@hellocatwalkcity

2 жыл бұрын

Sure! Anything specific you’d like to see in the future?

@allofnews41

2 жыл бұрын

@@hellocatwalkcity thank you for your answer. I would like to see my manintance secret like maybe you're using spesific product or tricks to protect our clothes etc xx

Hello babe 1st here let’s see 🧐😘🥰 what tips you use to protect your lovely pieces Happy Saturday I really take care of my stuff is amazing how I have tings from 19 years ago and still looks amazing

@hellocatwalkcity

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! 👋 Love that! One of my favorite coats is from 21 years ago and no one believes it’s that old! I think an item is more precious when it holds up and works for us that long! 😉

@yulianagonzalez2428

2 жыл бұрын

@@hellocatwalkcity absolutely 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

I too keep my clothes for years because I take care of them Have you used the Torres to remove animal hairs from clothing? You call it a lint remover but it seems to be more like a depiller. I love the design and ease of use.

@hellocatwalkcity

2 жыл бұрын

You’re right! It’s for de-pilling! I don’t have any pets so haven’t tried on animal hair.

Can you recommend a video on the best way to sell your luxury goods, or did you have a video on that topic?

I love Zara especially their blazers/coats but I noticed that the quality is not that good compared before when it first opened

@hellocatwalkcity

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree. Quality has declined over the years 😣 but sometimes there are still some gems hidden among the racks. 😉

Hi Catwalk, Could you give your tips for good nail polish brands. I see you use lots of polishes, colors, ....

@hellocatwalkcity

2 жыл бұрын

I mostly use Essie polishes, as well as OPI and Zoya. I also have Chanel and Hermès polishes but I really don’t find much of a difference between these and the drugstore brands!

I wonder if the Lint roller would work on my Gucci ophidia. It’s pilling

@hellocatwalkcity

2 жыл бұрын

Ooh, if you try it, please let us know how it works!

Olá, concordo com você é importante,comprar peças de qualidade e não somente por moda e por comprar , para que tudo dure não é mesmo ? Principalmente em meu país o dinheiro está muito sem valor beijo

Thank you. Just found your channel. Would you give us a link for your beautiful jewelry? Thanks

@hellocatwalkcity

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Laura, thanks for visiting my channel! Which jewelry piece would you like more info on? Happy share details!

@laura2842

2 жыл бұрын

@@hellocatwalkcity thank you. Your beautiful bracelet and the 3 rings. Stunning! Cheers

@hellocatwalkcity

2 жыл бұрын

@@laura2842 Oh okay! I don’t have links but on my left hand are the Cartier trinity band and Tiffany’s diamond band, and on my right hand is a custom made ring and my Hermès clic H bracelet! Hope this is helpful! 😊

@laura2842

2 жыл бұрын

@@hellocatwalkcity thanks so much. I will check the website. Cheers

aren't the sole of shoes suppose to have anti slip factors? seems like the loafers you showed in this video had a smooth surface and definitely requires additional sole

@joannathesinger770

2 жыл бұрын

It depends on the brand of loafers. Most high end shoes in general have a leather sole and there are high end cobblers that make an excellent living by replacing soles and reworking shoes...particularly high end men's shoes. Sad to say, but women's shoes are not made with the same care as truly high end men's shoes. There's several KZread channels devoted to cobblering shoes. It's fascinating to watch. Also, there's at least one channel...something with "sartorial" in the title...that is excellent on learning more about high end men's fashion.

@YangLoves

2 жыл бұрын

Loafers were originally made as inside house shoes, so traditonally they would have had smooth leather soles 🙂

hi there i didnt get what you do on the shoes? :( can you type it here so i can go search it? thank you

@hellocatwalkcity

2 жыл бұрын

I brought them to a shoe cobbler and had them add rubber soles to the bottoms of my loafers.

Im sorry but i HATE Chanel. I cannot wrap my head around the ridiculous prices and they use plastic zippers . its mind blowing

@ImenBen12

2 жыл бұрын

What are zippers supposed to be made out of btw?

@luxsational

2 жыл бұрын

@@ImenBen12 if you own any LV bags you will notice all zippers are brass. Sorry but plastic zippers on bags that cost over 6k is cheap and TACKY

@fashionandluxury101

2 жыл бұрын

@@ImenBen12 brass, silver, stainless steel etc

@ImenBen12

2 жыл бұрын

@@luxsational I can't seem to find that info online that they're made of plastic, do you have any source Maria?

@luxsational

2 жыл бұрын

@@ImenBen12 omg really??? Just look at the bags with your eyes