It's common to see on the street that there are many people wearing clothes of big brands with very big logos in the front or back of their T-shirts. From streetwear to high fashion, oversized brand logos have become a popular fashion statement. People are willing to spend more on big-name brands even if it means buying replica items from luxury brands rather than authentic products from smaller brands.

In my opinion, the first reason is the desire to show off oneself. To flex, people always need big brands to show off their wealth and their status. Recognizing this trend, brands also know how to create more diverse designs featuring oversized logos. Simple graphic tees with not-simple prices, but they still buy because of the brand, not because of the designer's brain in it.

The next reason is the influence of social media platforms. I believe social media plays a significant role. Unboxing videos and fashion hauls featuring high-end brands have shaped many people's perception of fashion, especially people who don't have a foundation in fashion think that this is fashion, this is trendy. Social media celebrities have a significant impact on our purchasing decisions. Many people are easily influenced by a certain star on social media. This makes them buy products without being selective. They often overlook products from skilled designers who focus on quality craftsmanship and materials, simply because they aren't introduced much by a celebrity.

Newcomers are often lazy to research or lazy to think, to change. Items with large logos are easy to see, easy to show off and easy to flex. That makes them skip the steps of learning about brands, learning about the stories related to the brand because they wear clothes to show off brand logos. Meanwhile, many brands have very interesting stories behind them. Everyone can talk about the stories behind it like who designed this shirt and what kind of person he is, instead of just wearing a Supreme box logo T-shirt and only knowing that 'It's a Supreme box logo shirt.'

Actually, there's nothing wrong with wearing big logos; it's a personal choice. However, I believe this trend can mislead newcomers to fashion, making it difficult for them in their first steps.

Everyone can totally express themselves in a more knowledgeable way. Instead of showing off the big logos of big brands anymore, individuals can show their knowledge with their clothes. Hypebeast items can be replaced with archived items from big brands. Instead of having a big logo, these items focus on materials, graphics, sewing technique and form. It might not be the quickest way to express, but it will help people build a knowledge in fashion, allowing them to appreciate different styles and designers?

I wanted to get my wife a nameplate necklace for her birthday as she never got one when she was younger and talks about it often. I want this to be special and get it from a black owned merchant but I don’t know of any locally and searching it online either gets me massive white owned brands or dropshipped etsy stores. Do yall have any suggestions of people you’ve gone to?

I need to graduate from crocs 😭 What shoes are good for every day? Also some versatile shoe recs would be good, I want something not too bulky and if anything looks good on tall women. For reference, I am 5’8.

Edit: I prefer sneakers and sandals with little to no heels.

I want a color that will pop’ something vibrant Burnt orange maybe or green? Idk help meeeeeeeee

I don't know where to begin. But my current style is Romantic. I kind of want to make my style more Afrocentric, Earthy and Bohemian in style but still very girly and romantic. I really like knit and crochet. I want to dress more like Neo Soul artist basically but keeping the romantic essences. Sorry, if I'm not explaining myself well.

Probably for the best that this subreddit is mostly dead so ideas can't be stolen....

What’s the best brand of jeans for curvy girls?? Not plus but CURVY.

Hey everyone I just joined about a month ago been sitting back scrolling through reddit and the communities, and the posts to see what the community is about and I like what you guys are doing tbh I'm an entrepreneur looking for ways to grow my brand and get my name out there and change the game a bit not asking you to buy anything just want some feedback on my products to know what works and what doesn't so I can turn my brand into the next bing thing I hope this doesn't get me kicked out if it does I do apologize just tryna be the next Sean jean or fubu if you can just check out my site NRooted.com

Looking for fleece lined tights in brown tones. The ones that look sheer when worn. Looking for a good size selection as well, I notice the Asian tights are not only too light but they are too small for my and my daughter's frame.

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Can someone kindly point me in the right direction. I need to get these tights ASAP

Please give your honest thoughts and opinions. Do you think this shirt is something people would wear or it just a miss? Just a young up and coming black designer trying to show my appreciation for black women. Here's the link to the store --- https://my-store-e3a012.creator-spring.com/listing/black-coffee-1787

https://preview.redd.it/d1l15dz2oh3b1.jpg?width=800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9f83486f63143d70fe58e3b8a214ec72bfe394f8

I'm looking into different hats to add to my wardrobe. What hats do you all like and wear? Like what are your absolute staples? I'm thinking some fedoras, maybe a boater hat, and a sun hat. For fedoras, I'm debating between going with more classic colors like black and brown versus bolder tones like pink and green. I'm mainly worried the bolder tones might not match as many outfits but I think it could be cute? idk. Open to suggestions.

Found this interesting article on the black-owned fashion label Telafar ! https://hushldn.wordpress.com/2023/02/01/the-democratisation-of-designer-telfars-brand-story/

https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50167665/Skincare-Problems-Discoloration

https://youtu.be/0W6nb0as6HQ