The Rise of “FabricSlop”

People are more invested in buying clothes with natural materials than ever before. Polyester is on the outs, and for good reason. It's harmful to the environment, potentially harmful to our bodies, and the clothes just... don't hold up very well. Because of this, fashion brands have started to take notice, with disruptors like Quince making waves. And it's working, pushing competitors to adopt similar practices. So things are looking up. But there's no positive trend I can't second-guess into a negative! What happens when all these brands still need to cut costs and maximize profits, but want to still put "100% cashmere" on the label? Well, I think we'll see bold and creative new ways to pull the... wool... over our eyes in regards to their pipeline, their quality, and the very definitions of these materials (as we've seen with "genuine leather"). Join me as I break down my concerns for the coming natural fibers-maxxing we'll see from all brands, and how we can avoid getting catfished by sub-par quality. And let me know what you think, is this a concern or is it only a good thing? Chez Colleen's Nordstrom Investigation: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DR-v6NcjHej/ Derek Guy's Thread of Scottish Wool: https://x.com/dieworkwear/status/1896637497297543659 Tanner Leatherstein Breaks Down Quince Bag: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DIbfC97CQGR/ 00:00 - Intro 02:25 - The Problem With Polyester 03:07 - Synthetic Fabrics Marked Up at Department Stores 04:42 - High Fashion B