Trendy vs Timeless Pt.2 (How to build a timeless wardrobe)

Today's video highlights what I would consider to be the distinction between trendy fashion items and timeless fashion items. This video is purely my opinion and if you have a different opinion on whether or not a particular item or genre is trendy or not let me know down in the comment section.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro
0:55 Tops & Uppers
3:59 Rapid Fire Tops/Uppers
9:17 KOTN ad
9:59 Pants & Other Bottoms
14:33 Rapid Fire Pants/Bottoms
15:24 Footwear
20:28 Accessories & Other
24:50 How to build a timeless wardrobe explained
25:41 pvv

Measurements:
Height: 6' 4"
Waist: 34"
Inseam: 35.5"
Sleeves: 27.5"
Shoe Size: US 11 (EU 45)

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[ThaiNguyen-ifkr]

i think that one topic that gets overlooked in fashion is hair. hair adds such a unique flair to someone’s character and you could definitely categorize different styles into trendy vs non trendy styles.

[ilovesherlockholmes]

for womenswear, the little black dress is definitely one of the more timeless and classic pieces

[creative]

The difficult part is understanding what my preference is and not being too influenced by trends.

[understitchYT]

I feel like anything is timeless if it's your personal style. Regardless of what the actual garment is, if its part of your aesthetic, it can never go out of style because you dictate what that means. The way companies sell trends is largely for the people who havent or dont want to develop a personal style (which is also a valid way of dressing)

[salixcaprea]

i think an important thing that often gets overlooked when it comes to timeless vs trendy is quality of material. when you consider cotton, linen, wool, cashmere, silk etc., items made from such materials are automatically more timeless because of their durability (in my opinion)

[FabulousResults]

I think wide/relaxed fits are timeless because we cycle between liking skinny/slim fit and more relaxed stuff. It's not always what people want at the moment, but relaxed fits always come back eventually

[zoe]

I've been wearing baggy, oversized cargo pants for years and I'm so happy to see the "parachute" look become mainstream, but I really hope that people don't start seeing them as outdated when they fall out of fashion and I'm still wearing them😅 These kinds of pants will always be an iconic piece of my personal style, and I would be sad to see them being thought of as a cringe or last-season item

[magnussmith]

I think being “timeless” is a trend right now. Specially in the sneaker world i see shift towards simple colorways, like white and creme, instead of multicolored sneakers like many of the SB Dunks that was extremely popular just a little while ago

[TheFerarrispeed]

I feel that your “classic” takes are heavily inspired by European aesthetics. Specially when you talked about silhouettes, wider cuts are a mainstay in Japanese fashion as opposed to a trend. Plus, I think you overlooked subcultures which exist outside of “classic” looks such as grunge, punk, skate, etc, which have looks that are “trendy” but have been around within those subcultures for over two decades. Great video in terms of getting an idea on Euro/American fits.

[ksad_]

i think the trendy vs. timeless convo will always be in context of a clothing "meta". for instance a lot of these "timeless" items lean towards american/european menswear which is like the majority style. but there are definitely timeless pieces in different metas, like workwear or streetwear.

[ksad_]

one thing that many timeless items have in common is that theyve graduated from function to fashion over time. for instance classic menswear like leather and denim jackets, wool coats, leather boots, athletic trainers, list goes on.

[JashlynCanela]

In my opinion, The North Face puffer is a timeless piece.I’m from nyc and once the winter hits, everyone takes out their puffers. My parents and aunts actually wore the original 1996 puffer when it first came out in the 90s and now I have one aswell. I do understand that its come back but a classic black puffer will always be a new york staple because of how conventional it is, how good it looks and ofcourse, that it keeps you warm.

[ro.x.bathan]

Things can be timeless but can also be trending at the moment, not just trendy.

[patrickbaehler]

adidas sambas must be a classic. they are like the superstar in europe. the whole football/casual culture is wearing sambas since they are around

[zomblog]

i like buying whatever i enjoy and mixing them to see what styles work together. i look at each piece i buy as part of a whole, and not just something trendy and disposable.

[TruthTriumphs]

Flannel may not be trendy, but it's timeless. I remember people use to wear a lot of flannel shirts in the 90s for a relaxed vibe

[kuya]

i love the topic of what’s timeless and trendy because we can get so many perspectives from people all over the world. i love hearing other people’s opinions and while i do agree with most of drew’s points, seeing people in the comments from all over the world argue that certain aspects of fashion are timeless due to where they live and how they were nurtured, it’s so fascinating to me

[freakilybean]

Timeless = classy but also everyday. That’s how I like to think. Staying true to what I like visually as well. Square neck sweet heart are what I typically look for in clothing tops. Anything my eye is drawn to I’ll try on. And just keep it true to you and that’s how it stays timeless.

[bellachow]

i think the question of trendy vs timeless also hinges on the practicality of the item. timeless items, like normal fit jeans and sneakers are always something we're going to return to because they're comfortable, functional, dependable, and often lower effort to style and wear. statement-making trendy pieces are a lot of fun to discover and style, but they tend to be higher maintenance and get tiring after the hype has died down

[the_rd]

The Detroit styled Jacket came out in 1954, meaning its almost 70 years old. I think if an item of clothing is still being worn for 7 decades it falls into the timeless category.

Skinny jeans became popular in the 60s and have continued to remain popular, baggy carpenter pants became popular in the 90s and yet somehow they’re timeless. I like both and think they’re both timeless.

On the subject of footwear, your arguments are odd to say the least. The Jordan 1 is a 40 year old shoe thats still popular. Crocs didn’t come out till 2001, and were clowned on for almost 2 decades, only becoming popular as a trend recently. The Adidas Samba came out in 1949! It’s a 73 year old shoe that sold 35 million pairs, enough said, its timeless.

The trucker hat is 50 years old, I’ve been wearing them for 20 years. You’re showing your age and definitely need to research the history of the clothing you’re reviewing.

Timeless vs Trendy should be viewed from how often they continue to be recycled throughout time. A trend usually dies whilst a timeless piece will remain.

Plenty of other clothing items that i wont touch on that you’re wrong about. This video is a rare L for you.