There has been a long debate on whether or not designer clothing is better than fast fashion. Here are a few reasons why designer items are almost always the better choice when buying a new piece of clothing.

Superior Materials

Firstly, designer clothing often uses superior materials. Whether it be Gucci, Versace, or women’s designer clothing from Sass & Bide, you can expect the best of the best, from the buttons to the overall material.

Superior materials are also far more comfortable to wear, such as cotton or silk, and can feel better against your skin when compared to lower-quality blended materials.

Better Craftsmanship

With designer clothing, you can also expect better craftsmanship. Unlike fast fashion, which uses processes designed to make clothing as fast and cheaply as possible, designer clothes take time to create.

Those who make designer clothing are also exceptionally skilled, and any machines that are used are designed to keep the quality as high as possible.

Longevity

When you combine the superior materials and craftsmanship, you end up with clothing that has a much longer life. This has multiple benefits, including the fact that you won’t need to replace it quickly, and there is less chance of the item getting worn down or losing its shape quickly.

Consistency

Another massive benefit of buying designer clothing is the consistency it offers. This is a relatively overlooked factor, but it should be one that you not only keep in mind, but also one that impresses you.

Imagine your favorite meal being cooked exactly how you like it every single time; this is what designer clothing offers you. Whether it be the comfort of a shoe sole, or the way a collar or hemline sits, it will be the same across the board every time.

Better Fit

Another benefit of designer clothing that you may not realize is that it almost always offers a better fit. Fast fashion typically relies on simple and standard patterns, but because of this, if your body varies slightly from this standard, the clothing won’t quite fit right.

However, designer clothing takes aspects such as shoulder width, waist diameters, etc, into consideration, and the clothing is designed to fit almost perfectly.

Timeless Style

Fast fashion is typically trend-focused. This means you may be able to pick up clothing at a much cheaper price, and at more retailers, but the clothing goes out of style quite quickly, and you will need to buy something new much sooner than you hoped.

On the other hand, the majority of designer pieces may borrow some aspects from current trends, but the overall shape and design remain timeless. This means that a designer coat you buy today will almost always still be stylish in ten or even twenty years. The little black dress by Chanel, for example, is a prime example of this.

Lower Environmental Impact

Because of the longevity of designer items, they have a much lower environmental impact. These items are typically made in smaller batches compared to fast fashion, and because many people often only buy one item, the overall impact on the environment is much less.

Clothing that is thrown out can also harm the environment, and as you are very unlikely to throw out an expensive piece of designer clothing, you are helping the environment in that way, too.

Less Impulse Buying

One issue that many people face is that of over-consumption. We spend a lot of money on clothing, and this is greatly multiplied when buying fast fashion, due to the much lower prices. However, designer clothing can fix this.

Simply put, because you are buying a designer item at a much higher price, you are less likely to spend more on multiple cheaper alternatives. For example, if you buy a pair of Jimmy Choo heels, the chances of you buying three or four more pairs of shoes at the same time are quite unlikely.

Resale Value

Designer items also hold their value for years after a purchase, and therefore, you can resell them if you fall out of love with them or don’t want a particular item anymore. We see this all the time with classic Rolex watches, for example, but it applies to clothing as well.

Since the items have a very long lifespan, they can be kept in very good condition for many years. Additionally, the designer tag lets potential buyers know that they are purchasing something of high quality, which was made with superior materials.

Supports Creatives

Finally, many designer labels are employing fun and exciting creative designers who deserve to be recognized. It isn’t a faceless machine making the clothes, but rather someone who has taken years to perfect their craft.

Purchasing designer items shows that you care about the people behind the design and construction of the item, and gives them the recognition they deserve.

In conclusion, designer items may be more expensive, but they are a better overall investment compared to fast fashion. While you don’t have to fill your closet with designer clothing, you should consider the designer option next time you are clothes shopping.