I'm a fashion designer: 9 things I don't waste money on

Summary by Krater

Fashion designer Justine Leconte lists clothing and accessory categories she avoids buying, including non-washable fabrics, acetate linings, micro bags, one-size-fits-all clothing, linen blends, synthetic leather, subscription beauty boxes, fragrance dupes, and uncomfortable high heels, explaining why each is a poor investment.

From the video

Answers: What fashion items and clothing materials should you avoid buying?

• Non-washable clothing
• Acetate lining
• Micro handbags
• One-size-fits-all clothing
• Linen-polyester blends
• Synthetic leather shoes
• Fragrance dupes
• Uncomfortable high heels

What it concludes

• Fabrics that are not washable are chosen by brands to save on production costs, leading to cheaper fabric quality.
• Clothes with acetate lining do not last, lose color and turn when exposed to sunlight, and make noise when moving.
• Micro handbags are not functional because they often cannot hold a phone and keys.
• One-size-fits-all clothing rarely fits correctly because it is not tailored to specific body types.
• Linen blended with synthetic fibers like polyester loses the nice properties of natural linen after a few washes.
• Synthetic leather shoes crack and are not fixable because the material is plastic over a knitted base, unlike real leather or high-end synthetic leather developments like Stella McCartney's vegan leather options, and shoes made from synthetic leather should be avoided in favor of woven or knitted fabrics; fragrance dupes are plagiarism and lack the quality ingredients of the original master perfumes; and uncomfortable high heels should be avoided unless you are willing to carry flats or deal with blisters, with wedged shoes or platform heels being more comfortable alternatives.