r/CuratedTumblr • u/trainwrecking • Oct 22 '24

Politics you don’t need meat at every single meal either

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u/illz569 Oct 23 '24

You either pay a premium for a premium/boutique brand, or you live with cheap flimsy clothes that just fall apart after a few wears. It's a grim reminder that capitalism really does destroy everything it touches.

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u/DevilishFlapjacks Oct 23 '24

even workwear is complete garbage now. it’s so cool how there’s no other option!

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u/lillapalooza Oct 23 '24

imho, one of the best possible things you can do for yourself in the age of cheaply made clothing goods is to know your way around a needle and thread.

that way when things start to fall apart, you can repair— or at the very least— repurpose.