VLOG: Why I don't shop at Forever 21

Again, the documentary I mentioned is called Made in L.A. and here's and although the link I originally viewed it on was removed due to copyright issues, the documentary itself seems to have started it's own YT page. SO without further ado...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJZqSdqFJ8g

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[Pearlygirl0]

I don't shop there and urban outfitters for a number of reasons. I'm glad you're talking about this. the number of "forever 21 HAUL" vids on youtube disgusts me

[soopafressshhh]

@Pearlygirl0 I feel the same way! Aaaand of course anyone that does a clothing haul, always has to include purchases from Forever! Always! Kinda annoying and sickening.

[prepswirl]

When GAP was accused of using sweat shops years ago, there was a huge uproar. Why isn't there the same response with F21?

BTW, cute glasses. Where did you get them? Also, where do you shop for affordable trendy items with better labor practices?

[soopafressshhh]

@prepswirl thank you! my glasses are by ray ban and they're from lenscrafters btw. i try supporting local merchants, but as for chain stores i'm fond of target, macy's, and foreign exchange most recently. also thrifting is a good option.

[prepswirl]

Hi! Great video. I first heard about the documentary "Made in LA" when I was reading an article about F21.

I watched "Made in LA" and was moved by these women's stories. I'm just wondering why there isn't as much of an awareness of about F21's practices (& lawsuits from high end designers for copyright infringement) in the media. Do people know about the South Central Farm scandal?

[soopafressshhh]

@prepswirl i'm not sure why ppl seem so oblivious to it either, i'm thinking that maybe they just choose to overlook it just because of how much they enjoy the convenience of F21?

[mtcolbert]

you made some really good points especially about overspending! shopping at thrift stores not only helps you build personal style and be more original and its more ethical! Forever 21 clothes and jewelry are mass produced and are made to give people there look and doesn't give people room to build creativity

[xTukax]

Im glad someone's finally talking about this, we need to spread the word

[januarygurlguzzard92]

Screw f21 i hate the store now

[eej2121]

the whole company is discusting starting with the CEO ... their policies of not giving your money back, the cheap clothes and accesories, the boxes with merchandise have come infested with cockroaches and spiders... Forever 21 ONLY CARES ABOUT your M-O-N-E-Y!!! that's why they're always pushing you with the 1.50 accesories... the company only gives like two discounts around the year, but guess wat you can NOT exchange it or get your money back at all! FU21

[eej2121]

@simpletulip ohh yeah I know what you are talking about

[loveloveretro]

Very well said. I can tell youre an extremely smart girl.

[kgrl217]

wow. i never knew any of this. i knew Walmart was that way. but unfortunately i have to shop there because its the only supermarket in my town. i hate shopping at f21. it gives me a headache because its soooo unorganized. plus once you dry their stuff, it shrinks, biiig time. thx for the info. i will be passing it along to everyone i know. :)