Just read an article on BoF about the growth of social media in fashion criticism and saw your name with your take, as well as a video from your youtube channel! Congrats!!!

Time to overthrow the fashion government

You remind me a lot of how Wendy Williams think. She has always has said in her show. She can't be everyone's friend if she is going to talk about them on tv.That's her job and that's how she gets payed. Yes she can be over the top at times. But most of the time she is keeping it real. And I think in this time people rather be fake then keeping it real.

Apparently this is a documentary called "The Look" by Marion Hume. She was interviewed around 2019 by Tank Magazine tankmagazine.com/tank/2019/09/marion-hume/ - Michael Gross was very well-known in his day, but you may also want to check out Bernadine Morris who was one of the older journalists (You may think of her as old-fashioned) and there is also a great interview with Elsa Klench who had early success as a fashion journalist in the US with CNN - Link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/jJx1ztadj6S8l84.html - I lived for this show when I was a kid in high school. I majored in apparel design but I lived for the NY Times reviews Amy Spindler, Guy Trebay, Michael Roberts (English writer for New York Magazine) - lots of people who have either retired or passed away.

When you mentioned the part where other journalists look down upon fashion journalism when they themselves are influenced by fashion ; it reminded me of that one scene in devil wears Prada where Meryl streep's character scolds her assistant about the "cerulean" colour of her sweater and how it was important

You know it a good weekend when Ayo uploads!⭐️

I think it's important for journalists to talk about the collection in a way that leaves the readers/consumers to form their own opinion about the collection. Instead opinions are being fed blindly.

this is why those basic fashun iNfLeNcErs fare well... theyre not capable of criticism, want the goodies, and houses are more than happy to buy them so cheaply

I may probably be naive, but in my personal opinion fashion journalists nowadays are not that relevant. What we see on the catwalk is usually not even produced. Most of the time you're going to get different items in the shops. Take as an example, Prada: her shows were highly conceptualised (ugly-chic) but in the shops, you could find the classic middle-class Milanese sweater or business bag. A fashion show is more about creating an event with good visibility on social media. Even in the past Franca Sozzani's Vogue Italia was all about well-established photographers making a visual and emotional impact on the magazine target audience. On the other side, as a brand, you sell a "social status", not a simple bag but something that people feel they need in order to be socially connected to a trendy tribe. As a result, the industry has been over-producing for decades over-priced items of low quality, polluting the world with sometimes not disposable garbage. However, the history of fashion is something else and someone like Vivienne Westwood and Jean Paul Gaultier will be considered more influential than other more successful multinationals of their times. Someone like Elsa Schiaparelli will be at the same level as Coco Chanel. It really depends what is your approach to fashion, if you're a student, a historian, a buyer, a consumer or a low-paid journalist (maintained by your wealthy family) attending fashion shows and other social events. But still, again the pandemic teaches us that nowadays anyone can see everything everywhere, live or on-demand. What's the future of fashion press then? I don't know, maybe catching up with social media and becoming something else, as they have been doing for a while so far, with controversial results.

It’s refreshing to watch your videos.

I see a eloquent, educated , knowledgeable person , the fact that people would discount you because your black infuriates me . That didn't even cross my mind till you mentioned it . I guess because I pay attention to your content not the colour of your skin . I saw this documentary when It first came out I believe in the early 90's . I recorded it on my VCR !

Can you and Haute Le Mode please do a collaboration

Great commentary. I’ma finish that documentary

@ldr580

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heres pt 2 . kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZaGbl5Nmf6zMkbw.html

@keezytv7854

3 жыл бұрын

@@ldr580 yeah I watched it. such a good documentary

Love your content so much. Hope your channel explodes this year

You content is excellent and I really enjoy listening. I feel like it makes me learn so much about fashion. but you need to learn how to improve you editing skills and just making videos visually pleasing. Cuz i feel like thats how your channel will blow up. Also really appreciate the fact that you talked about how people in fashion industry do not really care about you unless you are white rich and (being british also helps). Idk why they always favor one opinion over another even though they aren’t listening to what the person is saying.

you and bliss are my favourite youtubers, constant quality content, Love yall

@slavrinenko3

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so sad about the situation with Bliss, he used to be a favorite of mine

@addy.mp3109

3 жыл бұрын

@@slavrinenko3 why, what happened?

@slavrinenko3

3 жыл бұрын

@@addy.mp3109 he admitted to sexually assaulting his wife, and she didn't want anyone to know about the situation. Then posted a half assed apology on his Patreon (I haven't seen it cause that costs $). Check the comments on his last 4 or 5 videos

@addy.mp3109

3 жыл бұрын

@@slavrinenko3 oh wow, seems like theyre going through something, wish them the best of luck

Excellent video. Your channel is informative, concise, and I can tell your ideas are well thought through. As an aspiring designer, it is encouraging to see young objective and talented journalists like yourself in the industry. Bravo.

Youre so underrated fr

1. I think confidence and objectivity are super important for journalistic integrity. But People like Andre Leon Talley with his encyclopaedic knowledge of fashion cannot be discounted just because of his dependence on magazines and Karl. The information that he adds to his articles that may be swayed by his relationship are to important for the industry. 2. The information about the designers even their charters are important when it concerns decisions about diversity, sustainability and working conditions. Even politics in my eyes. There are to many options to buy something from somebody who profits from or supports powers against you. 3. Am with you 100% on Robin and she herself often says her greatness comes from being a journalist, not fashion journalist, great knowledge without dependence. e.g her promotion at the post.

Love your insights, critiques and commentary! I was led to your video after watching the 1991 documentary. But I wish you'd light yourself better than just with that overhead light. Your face is in shadow and you're cute!

I’d love to see an Anonymous movement for someone or a clan to be the fair journalist.

Interesting and thought provoking!

This reminds me of the scene in devils wear prada where Andy gets roasted by Miranda priestly

Bro it's 1.34am do you not sleep

Great vid and very well said

Keep doing what you're doing cause very sadly, what I now refer to as the '"'so called fashion world"' is just another damaging dangerous industry that has it's place 'as all the rest'... So you young man have so much & many,a multitude to write about,so go ahead don't stop & please even if it's a small magazine would be better than nothing.But of course there's definitely more to it all,though as you mentioned you are filled & fully passionate about the fashion industry.

obrigada! ♥

There is also a really trippy 'faux mentary" called Portfolio from 1983 with a fairly young Steven Miesel and Antonio Lopez - there used to be a "bootleg" copy on vimeo but I couldn't find it anymore ---> www.amazon.com/Portfolio-vhs-Paulina-Porizkova/dp/B001707Q2W

WATCH THE FULL VIDEO: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eJOau5Knpca9gpc.html

I really need a black men's tote. Like the Louis Vuitton black leather Cabas men's bag. But I need one in nylon or fabric. Any plans to produce anything like this?

Aight wtf literally finished this documentary yesterday hahaha

i'm bloody into it. Do you guys know some good journalist?

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@FashionRoadman I might just be late to the party, but I feel like the full lenght documentary you were looking for is «The Look - Episode 1 Runway Fashion Week Documentary»: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qGGMsdqHiLjThKg.html Also: I am very happy to have found your channel! I very much appreciate your perspective and insight on fashion / fashion Journalism. My studies in London also went in that direction and I can fully agree with you on the variety of people with different motivations / ambitions entering into this industry sometimes also being - let's say - a difficult factor to «navigate». Personally I am also more on the socio-cultural impact that fashion has - if not creates. Long story short: Your channel is a breath of fresh air to me and I love the depth of your observations etc. Sincerely Seraina

Some of the industry is gonna hate you man 😈 future looks bright

ALL TRUTH!

Great video as always. Side note - maybe avoid using a cap when the light is above you...the shade makes it difficult to see your face expressions and overall seems dumb

@theyoyochronicles2977

3 жыл бұрын

Martin Kreps He is a good looking guy so I prefer him without the cap but I don’t think he ever looks dumb. Fantastic video!

20:34! exactly learning about the references and what the designer wants to convey through their garments is always fascinating. Fashion is no difference than art for me but only with a different medium. I recommend checking out www.wavesandarchives.com/

I feel like this type of stuff happens in every industry. It’s just one the big problems of our current system: late-stage capitalism

here’s pt 2 ;) kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZaGbl5Nmf6zMkbw.html

A judge ought not merely practice innocence, but also the art of credibility upon which their profession rests. Isn't a journalist the same, trading in the art of credibility? In that regard, a journalist ought not be seen taking in substantial favors from a company.

If you’re black and female: forget it. Black men get on far better in the industry as they are deemed less of a threat to a status quo as far as fashion editors go who, in the main, are mostly women.

This is also why you see being openly gay is more ok in the industry, people are bigoted and associate being gay with a lack of masculinity and a more feminine behavior so gay men in their mind don’t threaten their pathriarcal view of masculinity and fashion feminine “shallowness”

Do you have this link - I'm not sure if it's the same segment, but it has Dutch subtitles kzread.info/dash/bejne/fZN5q7KuktDKf9I.html

I’m sorry to make it political, but fashion is political and the downplaying of the relevance of fashion in rooted in mysoginy. Fashion is stereotypical consider feminine so isn’t respect enough. And by the way even if a lot of fashion journalist would go around and go to happy hour with powerful and rich people they wouldn’t be so different From a lot of mainstream polical journalist..

Fashion journalism is so outdated, overrated and uninspiring now. With direct access to fashion through various channels in these modern age is there still a need for fashion dictatorship through the press? I for one can't care less about some fashion journalist's irrelevant huffing and puffing which is hardly more educated and certainly less important than my spending choices and power.

I think with today’s cancel culture journalist are afraid to say anything critical or negative. Like Rihanna Fenty line was not that good but if the wrong journalist wrote bad reviews about it they could end up facing a tons of backlash just for giving an honest opinion

COULD YOU use a microphone ? and invest in a professional background set

@aungaro6071

3 жыл бұрын

Buy it for them if u r so pressed

@divyapatil7168

3 жыл бұрын

Yaa, y don you gift him that if its so important to you.

@dov2mt

3 жыл бұрын

the audio aint even that bad lol

@kamthomas1681

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