You've probably experienced it when you purchase a $20 hoodie that quickly starts to pill, shrink and lose its shape after just three washes. People in Australia spend billions of dollars on clothes each year, but many shoppers are starting to catch on to another business maxim: "Wear it once, buy it twice.
Streetwear is in a fascinating limbo. It's one of the most copied styles in fast fashion, which includes cheap graphic t-shirts, thin hoodies and cargo pants, all of which look the part for two weeks. However, the authentic streetwear, the one that is thoughtfully constructed, is entirely different. Why it's important to switch — and how to begin.
1. Quality Pieces are actually in fact the very same Pieces which will hold their shape.
Fast fashion gets its comeuppance in the first wash. Fabric becomes thin, stitches loosen and that "big" size you liked is no longer the same.
True to its name, quality streetwear is built differently. Use of heavier weight fabric, reinforced seams, and appropriate finishing ensure the garment will maintain its shape through wear. AGR5V's hoodies and tees are crafted to last forever- the kind of items you grab for frequently months down the road still looking great.
If it keeps its form, then it is worn more. The more you wear, the less you spend. That's the true value equation!
2. The more versatile the outfit, the more thoughtful its design.
Fast fashion follows the latest trends for the week on social media. So you're left with garments that are instantly out of date — a closet of things that only fit one time!
Doing it on purpose is not streetwear. Clean silhouettes, thought-out colorways, and design options that adapt to several outfits means you don't have to settle for just one look. AGR5V's pieces are created to be combined and matched together — a polo that will match with cargos on the weekends and will look great paired under a jacket during the week.
One of the most overlooked attributes of clothing is its versatility. Having so few one-time items will make the clothes you have last longer.
3. You're Supporting Australian Business
So, you will be supporting Australian streetwear brands when you purchase from them. AGR5V is an Australian company made by people right here, not as an outsourced entity with a fake name.
Supporting local goes beyond the economic. It is an indication that the brand truly comprehends the Australian culture, the lifestyle and the climate, as well as what Australians desire when it comes to their clothing. In all drops, that connection is reflected.
4. Jumbo Jumbo Maths Work Out
It is more expensive in the long run to buy a $25 fast fashion t-shirt that will only last for six months than it is to buy a $40 quality t-shirt that will last for three years. When you put it into words, it seems common sense, but it's simple to overlook when you're in the checkout line.
The true measure of the value of clothing is cost-per-wear; divide the cost by the number of times you wear it. An AGR5V item that is made well, will cost you virtually nothing over the course of a couple years of wearing it two times each week. That's the problem with buying cheap t-shirts, which can get replaced several times a month, and the cost adds up!
It is better to have fewer pieces that are of great quality than numerous pieces that are of poor quality.
5. It’s More Than Just a Fashion Trend; it’s a Statement.7. Real Streetwear is a Statement.
Streetwear culture has always been oppositional to mass production for a reason. Streetwear is all about individualism since its inception, whether it be from the beginning of skateboarding and hip-hop fashion to the present day, these styles are always about expressing your personality beyond the cheapest clothes that's on the rack.
AGR5V was designed in the same fashion. The brand is for those who have a purpose in life and desire their attire to convey that. Each raindrop has a story to tell. Each piece is designed with no compromises.
The concept of fast fashion is to emulate the look, but not the message.
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Where to Start
When the time is right, you don't have to change your entire wardrobe all at once. Begin at the start, with a fantastic hoodie, a decent tee and a pair of cargos that fit the way you would like them to. Get those right and the rest will follow.
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Buy better. Wear more. Look the part.
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