r/europeanmalefashion • u/milosz16 • 3h ago
Question Fashion inspo other than Pinterest and Reddit?
Nowadays, I mostly stick to Pinterest and don't really use Reddit for fashion anymore.
I buy most of my clothes from Zalando (which is all over the place when it comes to fashion choices), COS, Arket, Weekday, Massimo Dutti, Mango, Vinted, and sometimes Etsy when looking for graphic designs/something custom. Abercrombie & Fitch has recently become my go-to brand for hoodies. I've been avoiding Zara, Bershka, Pull&Bear, and H&M since finishing high school because their quality feels low and the designs look cheap. I buy pretty much all my clothes online now.
I mostly dress in casual, alternative, grungy, or streetwear clothing. My color palette sticks to black, grey, denim, dark green, and navy. I prefer relaxed fits and avoid dressing too basic.
Right now, my style feels rather chaotic and bland. I struggle to find new inspiration and brands. I don't watch fashion YouTubers or read fashion magazines because I don't have the time. I also don't follow many fashion or brand accounts, so I rarely get clothing/brand recommendations on Instagram (my explore section is filled with Billie Eilish, Lil Peep and Andrew Tate since forever idk why??). I'm unsure where to start
I'd like to discover smaller, less mainstream, or independent brands similar to Ronin, Marblesoda.jp, and REPRESENT CLO (though this one is pretty mainstream). Occasionally, buying something with nice graphic design or unique fit would be great, but I don't know where to look.
I spend hours scrolling through Zalando (which still has many sales and brands), trying to find a good pair of black pants, but the fit usually ends up being trash or too basic. Additionally, I have difficulty finding quality sweaters with good fits on other sites without breaking the bank. I also have no idea where to find cool outerwear, pants, accessories, or shoes.
My budget isn't huge, so I look for affordable pieces—not too pricey (I wouldn't pay €300 for a hoodie). I'm also not into overly colorful designs, as I'm not an art student.
How do you all go about finding inspiration, new clothing, and brands? What's your process like? Any advice would be appreciated!
I'm based in central EU by the way.