induere_to
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Here are two fun instagram accounts that I follow very closely, both of which I have found after I started doing my own deconstructions. They were both suggested to my by people that really enjoyed reading through my commentary.
This first account, deconstructs leather products from some popular and some non-popular brands that are either sent in for review by the companies themselves or by his followers. I'm not too well versed in leather products, but still find his videos fascinating. He describes the leather used, how much coating is on it, how detailed the finishings are to the quality of the hardware and estimates production cost. He estimated a $495 Gucci cardholder to have cost only $50 to make. I've been busy with my own work lately to do any more deconstructions, but this guy's videos give me great insight for what I can do differently in the future:
This next account can be more directed towards brand owners and creative directors that understand the lingo, or upskirting-clothing nerds that like to see fashion brands through a hidden lens of transparency. He discusses brands' production facilities; where they are, what the MOQ may be and how many other brands use them. He breaks down prices, quality control details. It's not all necessarily whistle-blowing, to me, he uses his platform more as a guide to help people get their brands started and how to locate manufacturers, but will occasionally post videos like the following, that show you the quality vs quantity levels of production for some RTW fast fashion brands. Similar to the above, and what I have done in the past in my posts, he explains how much things cost to make vs how much consumers pay for them.
Anyways, it's fascinating stuff to me, and it's cool to see I'm not the only one... I just kinda suck at doing it. If I was more comfortable in front of a camera, it could become a fun Youtube project...
This first account, deconstructs leather products from some popular and some non-popular brands that are either sent in for review by the companies themselves or by his followers. I'm not too well versed in leather products, but still find his videos fascinating. He describes the leather used, how much coating is on it, how detailed the finishings are to the quality of the hardware and estimates production cost. He estimated a $495 Gucci cardholder to have cost only $50 to make. I've been busy with my own work lately to do any more deconstructions, but this guy's videos give me great insight for what I can do differently in the future:
This next account can be more directed towards brand owners and creative directors that understand the lingo, or upskirting-clothing nerds that like to see fashion brands through a hidden lens of transparency. He discusses brands' production facilities; where they are, what the MOQ may be and how many other brands use them. He breaks down prices, quality control details. It's not all necessarily whistle-blowing, to me, he uses his platform more as a guide to help people get their brands started and how to locate manufacturers, but will occasionally post videos like the following, that show you the quality vs quantity levels of production for some RTW fast fashion brands. Similar to the above, and what I have done in the past in my posts, he explains how much things cost to make vs how much consumers pay for them.
Anyways, it's fascinating stuff to me, and it's cool to see I'm not the only one... I just kinda suck at doing it. If I was more comfortable in front of a camera, it could become a fun Youtube project...