How to Identify Quality in Clothing (A Rant)

In this monologue podcast, Bernadette Banner discusses the declining quality of clothing, particularly with the rise of fast fashion, and provides guidance on how to assess the quality of new clothes by examining their construction and materials. She highlights indicators of poor construction, such as long stitch lengths, mismatched patterns, weak zippers, and inadequate seam allowances. She also discusses the importance of fabric content, weave, and lining in determining a garment's durability and longevity, using examples from Shein to illustrate poor quality and comparing them to better-made garments. Additionally, she touches on the ethics and sustainability of clothing choices, advocating for repair and mindful consumption.