50 Times People Discovered Unexpected Details On Clothes Left There By The Manufacturers
When I buy a pair of pants, I hope they will fit me, last at least a year or two, and make my butt look somewhat decent. The last thing I expect is a tag that doubles as plant seeds. Or a message by the zipper to be careful with my pecker. But that doesn't mean I'm complaining!
To show you that the clothing industry still has plenty of room for innovation and can surprise buyers even without ridiculous designs, we at Bored Panda put together a list of creative clothing details left there by the manufacturers. So continue scrolling, check out the pictures and upvote your favorite ones.
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My Dress Has A Clasp On The Inside To Secure Your Bra Strap
My Raincoat Reveals A Floral Pattern When Wet
It wouldn't be a surprise if other companies stole these designs. It's a common industry practice. Big brands rip off little ones all the time, the most prolific offenders being fast-fashion companies whose entire business model revolves around copying trends and bringing them to market quickly.
Forever 21, for example, has imitated everything from a phone case made by an LA indie brand to a popular feminist tee to Instagram-famous swimwear to a coat from a CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalist — and these are just examples from 2017.
Zara has an extensive theft list of its own, stealing ideas left and right. It copied $795 Balenciaga sneakers as well as Kanye West's coveted Yeezys, and was called out for copying pins from illustrator Tuesday Bassen as well as replicating sandals by designer Aurora James of Brother Vellies.
This Shirt Has A Piece Of Lens Cloth Sewn On The Inside For Your Glasses
My Daughter’s Raincoat Has A Built-In System For When She Outgrows It
This Bikers Jacket Has Signal And Brake Lights
H&M also has its own controversies. The company put Gosha Rubchinskiy’s signature gothic font styling on its t-shirts, hoodies, and socks. So does Urban Outfitters, including a long legal battle it won against the Navajo Nation, who sued the brand for using the Native American tribe's indigenous patterns on merchandise like underwear and flasks.
And it's not just the affordable fashion brands that are doing the copying, you can find similar cases in luxury fashion too. Like Gucci's 2018 cruise collection, which included a jacket that was a near-exact replica of one by 1980s Harlem couturier Dapper Dan.
The Tag On My Shirt Has A Short Bio On The Sewer
Funny Tag On PJ Shorts Bought On Block Island
This Top Gear T-Shirt Label
As Chavie Lieber pointed out in Vox, brands are able to keep copying one another because of outdated legal policies. Unlike music, drama, literature, and art, fashion is not — and never has been — adequately protected under American copyright law, meaning it's hard to stop those who duplicate clothing designs without permission.
When copyright laws were being written in 1976, “we were largely a nation of manufacturers rather than designers,” lawyer Doug Hand, who represents companies like Rag & Bone, Phillip Lim, Rodarte, and Cynthia Rowley explained.
Clothing Label
It's sad they even have to say this...no job is just for one gender.
This Tie Has Mice Of Both The Rodent And Computer Species
Pretty Cool Motivational Gym Shirt Idea
This T-Shirt Tag Doubles As Plant Seeds
In Europe, the situation is very different. The continent is filled with classic fashion houses (for context, Chanel and Prada were founded in the early 20th-century while Burberry and Lanvin in the 1800s), as well as centuries-old textile companies that produced original designs. As a result, countries like France, Scotland, Italy, and Germany have long had extensive copyright laws that explicitly protect fashion.
These Winter Boots Have A Flip-Down Ice Cleat In The Heel To Help With Walking On Icy Surfaces
Found This In My Maternity Shorts Today
My Kid's Jacket Has Multiple Namespaces To Facilitate Hand-Me-Downs
That's a company that has faith in their product being handed down 2 times
L.L. Bean is known for their quality. I think they changed the return policy recently but it used to be you could return their clothes/ boots regardless and they would give you new ones. I grew up near beans and as a kid we all had bean boots and jackets because our parents could get new ones for free when we outgrew them, no questions asked.
Load More Replies...I love that this is the opposite of "fast fashion'. Encouraging consumers to reuse is great. I was the youngest, so most of my clothes had been worn by someone before me. It was a big deal when I got new clothes just for me.
I loved getting hand me downs, especially from this one family friend whose parents had quite a bit of money! Mind you, I was so small they were often 'hand me ups' lol.
Load More Replies...Id think they were for street names in case they get lost. It is a map after all.
I love this! It makes hand me downs feel like you’re carrying on the tradition and not that you’re poor and have to wear stuff you don’t like, which is sort of the general view about them.
That's what hand-me-downs are though. Otherwise why do it?
Load More Replies...The Inside Of My Jacket Has Outdoor Survival Tips
But original ideas in the fashion industry might also be somewhat rare due to the fact that companies are busy focusing their efforts elsewhere.
Last year, for example, Ralph Lauren collaborated with the global gaming platform Roblox in a bet that people will buy virtual outfits to dress up their avatars just like they buy for themselves in real life. And it paid off. The company attributed some of its strong third quarter earnings to these virtual investments and the younger generation of shoppers it has attracted.
These Care Instructions On A Shirt I Bought Tell Me Not To Slap Pandas
My Jeans Have A No-Slip Grip Built Into The Back Pockets To Keep Credit Cards And Money From Falling Out
There's A Message By The Zipper Of My Pants, Warning Me To Be Careful
I was like, "But we can sew new zippers can't we?" And then it hit. Oh...Oooh
There Is A Positive Message In My Clothing Label
The gaming market was about USD 173.70 billion in 2021, and other companies like Nike, Adidas, and Vans World are now hoping there's room for even more growth, and that gaming becomes just one component of a more far-reaching metaverse.
As the virtual world expands, they hope more people will dive into computer-simulated online communities that replicate the real world.
Multi-Tool Belt
1950s Tie Gives You Fashion Advice
Bought This Shirt Today And Looked At The Tag
Inside This Tie Is A Tiny Giraffe Wearing A Tie
The fashion industry thinks it may have found its next pot of gold here. In this new world, fashion brands and designers don't need fibers or even factories. They can bring their ideas to life through computer programs and 3D animations.
Morgan Stanley estimates that virtual fashion and luxury brands could be worth more than $55 billion by 2030. But while some companies are already planning virtual fashion shows and a sort of Rodeo Drive-style street in the metaverse, others have dismissed these investments as nothing more than hype.
These Air-Conditioned Construction Worker Jackets In Japan
You Can "Light" And "Extinguish" The Flames On The Menorah
My Jacket's Zipper Has A Whistle
Tag On The Inside Of A Shirt I've Owned For A Few Years Now
If it's a guys shirt then it should read 'One day I will be your girlfriends/wife's pyjamas'
Bernard Arnault, CEO of LVMH, the world's largest luxury goods company, said the brands he oversees – Dior, Louis Vuitton, Fendi, and Givenchy, among others – aren't in a rush to dive into the metaverse.
"It's not our objective to sell virtual sneakers for 10 euros," Arnault highlighted during his annual presentation to investors. So who knows, maybe we'll get more creative clothing in the future after all.
This Guy's Shirt Has The Entire Script Of Pulp Fiction Printed On It
My Rented Tuxedo Had An Extra Tag On The Inside Jacket Pocket To Help Me Get Through The Wedding
Our Stone Setter Has His Wife Sew Pockets Into The Front Of His Jeans For More Comfortable Knee Pads
This T-Shirt Label Has A Bio Of Who Sewed It
My Son's Rubber Boots Indicate How Deep The Water Is (In Centimeters)
My Workwear Has Little Tools On The Zippers
Well, Ok Then
The Inside Of The Fox Pocket On My Sweater Is Made Up Of Several Smaller Foxes
This Camouflage Jacket I Got Is Actually A Bunch Of Sharks
My New Motorcycle Jacket Has A Place To Write Your Blood Type
While this seems like a thoughtful idea I am absolutely sure that any medical facility would test anyway. For all they know you've borrowed the jacket.
I Found A Little Pocket Sewn Inside My New Jeans
My Favorite Pants' Houndstooth Pattern Is Actually A Bunch Of Cats
FOUND THEM! https://www.betabrand.com/womens/pants/dress-pant-yoga-pants-collection/straight-leg-chino-dress-pant-yoga-pants-catstooth
My Shoes Have A Tiny Ledge To Keep My Pants From Touching The Ground
Just Noticed Something Unique About My Pants
There Are Tiny Hands Inside My Girlfriend's Bra
My Spanish Sneakers Have A Map Of Barcelona On The Sole
Just don’t call them spanish sneakers there. They’re catalan sneakers.
The Tread On My Wife's Shoes Is A Remote Control
Found These Easter Eggs On The Back Of The Labels In My Jeans
My Co-Worker’s Hoodie Has Headphones Threaded Through The Drawstring
This Shoe Sole Has Math Equations Written Below It
My Dad Found A Face As The Pocket Of His Pepperoni Pizza Pants
This Little Saw On My Working Pants I've Never Noticed Before
These Shoes Have A Flippable Part In The Sole To Reveal Metal Picks For Grip When Walking On Ice
The Inside Of My Jacket
Is it the same compulsion that drives T-shirt designers to write nonsensical slogans on the outside, to now start filling the inside as well? Classical horror vacui?
This Worker's Shirt Is Also A Sign
My Christmas Hat Is Made Of 100% Christmas
My Pants Have This Interesting Quote Sewn Into Them
I Found Out My Backpack Came With A Hidden Whistle Today
The Button On These Men’s Fishing Shorts Have A Notch With A Small Blade To Cut Fishing Line
I would be afraid of that blade catching on other clothes in the washing machine and cutting them.
My T-Shirt Label Has Some Odd Instructions And Reminded Me To Be Nice To My Dad
My T-Shirt Has A Cake Recipe Inside
Washing Instructions On My Dog's Coat. I Have Done As Instructed
My Mom's Jacket Is So Old, It Has Specific Pockets For A CD Player And A Button Mobile Phone
Kid's Clothing's Care Tag Has A Reminder For Sleep-Deprived Parents Not To Accidentally Launder Their Children
Ahhh okay this might stop all that darn scraming from the washing machine
My Shirt’s Cuff Has Thousands Of Mushrooms Printed On It
USB Cufflinks
This French Brand Informs Their Users On How To Wash Their Jackets Using A Comic
This Guy's Jacket Hood Has A Built-In Pair Of Sunglasses
Snow goggles. If it’s that sunny in suburbia you probably don’t want to put your hood up, you’ll overheat in minutes.. They are a nod to the expedition wear from the 1930s.
My New Jacket Has A Pocket For My Mask
The LEGO Adidas Shoe Has You Stepping On A LEGO Printed On The Insole
I Found A Guide For S'mores On The Inside Of My Jeans
Do Not Feed After Midnight
Solid Advice On The Care Label Of My T-Shirt
New Backpack Has A Type Of Fastener I've Never Seen Before
Levi's 511 Commuters Have A Reflective Inseam For Safe Biking With Rolled-Up Jeans
There Is A Map On The Bottom Of This Shoe
The Pattern In My Dad's Shirt Changes To Hexagons When Wet
The Jacket I Got For Going To Apple's Developer's Convention Is Written In Code
A Work Shirt
Every Time I Zip Up/Down These Jeans I Get A Compliment
My New Shirt Came With Some Motivational Life Advice
This Kid's Jacket Has Coordinates To Area 51
My Wife's Jacket Had Emergency Information On The Inside
Imagine you're lost and haven't got the ability to raise both arms; "Oh, he's fine. Let's keep going."
Just Noticed This Nice Quote Patched Inside The Sleeve Of My Hoodie
This Sweater Comes With A Matching Mask
This Shirt I Bought Has A Hidden Pocket Sewn Into The Inside Of It With The Phrase "Don't Tell Mom"
Inside Of My Jeans' Zipper Has A Measuring Scale
Inner Tag On A New Pair Of Jeans I Just Purchased
My New Shirt Can’t Be Worn If You Have A Pacemaker Due To The Magnetic Buttons
My Jeans Say To Donate Them When I'm Done
I wear my clothes out completely. so much so that I've gotten looks from people.
I Read The Care Instructions On My Puma Jacket This Morning. Very Helpful
If your definition if dirty is loose enough, you never have to wash it (win) and it's not your fault, it's the designers fault for not being specific (win)
The Way This Leather Jacket Speaks To You
My Scrubs Have An Inside Pocket Dedicated To Keys, Coins, And Pills
Ah, no more having to wonder where the hell you put the Benadryl, your house key, and the $2.36 worth of coins I found in the flowerpot I threw at my window because I couldn't find the key and I desperately needed my Benadryl.
My New Socks Have A Button To Keep Them Together In The Closet Or When Drying
I just put one sock inside the other. I never loose one and they come out just as clean.
My Old Shoes Have Keyboard On The Bottom
These Pants I Bought Today Have Three Tiny Men Hidden Inside The Crotch
This Belt Buckle I Found Has A Matching Hidden Knife That Pops Out
The Button On This Pair Of Jeans At A Thrift Store Is A Penny
The Button Thing On The Back Of My Boot Slightly Resembles The Friday The 13th Mask
My Friend's New Winter Jacket Has Built-In Goggles And Mouth/Ear Vents In The Hood
One Of My Shirts Was Made In Hell
My Socks Packaging Came With A Nutritional Label
Backpack Straps Inside A Jacket
My Girlfriend’s Boots Have Tiny Bags Big Enough For One Chicken Nugget
I Bought A Tie Today And It Came With A Matching Face Mask
The Bottom Of My Shoes Has A Map Of Amsterdam On It
Shirt Button Calling Out Us Curious Types
"If you are reading this you need a life"
If I had a life, I wouldn't be active 24*7 on BP smiling-fa...ed367b.png
My Suit Rental Came With A Cocktail Recipe Sewn In The Pocket
This Jacket Has A Little Hole That You Can See Your Watch Through
Spare Button Pouch For My Coat
My Shoes Have A Map Of The World On The Bottom
Levi's Seems To Update Their Pants Pocket Number Of Years Text Every 5 Years
My Brother Has A Vans Shirt, And When Wet It Displays The Pattern On Vans Shoes
Took Me A While To Notice But My Pants Tell Me Something Important
The Reverse Side Of My Shirt Tag Has This Printed On
Apparently, My Jacket Has Pit Vents
My The North Face Jacket Spells Out The Initials “TNF” In Braille On The Zipper
My Buddy's Jacket Has Armpit Ventilation Zippers
My Pants Have Instructions
Back Of The Tag On My Son’s Trackies
Nice Touch To A Jacket Label
The Inside Of This Suit Jacket Is A Canadian Flag
My Pockets That Have A Map Of The World Printed On Them
My Trouser Has A Little Pocket Inside Its Pocket
My Shirt Tag Says, "Not For Use As Pants"
The Inside Of My Ski Jacket Tells You How To Cook Lobster, In French
My Suit Jacket Has GPS Coordinates Underneath The Collar
The co-ordinates 43.18'696 °N 08.30222 °0 are given in decimal degrees. If you convert them into deimal minutes then you will get 43° 18'41.8"N 8°30'13.3"W which will drop you near Inditex Corporate Office in Spain. The jacket is made by Inditex
My Wrangler Cowboy Cut Jeans Have A Little Cowboy Boot On The Zipper
The Inside Of My Pants
Saw This Special Pocket For A Nokia Phone In A Coat At The Goodwill Tonight
Why do you need a pocket? Just make working Nokia shoe soles, they will be the sturdiest soles ever and you can call peeps on your shoe.
Went to look my clothes, no pockets on the dresses, no funny labels.
How fun it would be to find something like that on your clothing. I never have.
These "theives" make it so a NORMAL human being can afford things and not have to pay $700 for some damn shoes that will last a year at most. Maybe if designers actually made practical pricing we needent the fakers so our kids won't have to be bullied bc you know the fashion industry just cares sooo much about average to poor people.......smh what a joke..
If you hate paying a ridiculous amount on shoes that will last you a year at most if you treat them with maximum care then oh boy never get into Ballet - Ballerina that needs YET another pair
Load More Replies...My husband has a shirt that said 'don't forget to call your mother' at the bottom of the washing instructions.
Their not ment to have you check your own close there ment for you to go out and buy them.
Mate...just...stop when you want to, noone is making you scroll. You can still choose when to stop
Load More Replies...Went to look my clothes, no pockets on the dresses, no funny labels.
How fun it would be to find something like that on your clothing. I never have.
These "theives" make it so a NORMAL human being can afford things and not have to pay $700 for some damn shoes that will last a year at most. Maybe if designers actually made practical pricing we needent the fakers so our kids won't have to be bullied bc you know the fashion industry just cares sooo much about average to poor people.......smh what a joke..
If you hate paying a ridiculous amount on shoes that will last you a year at most if you treat them with maximum care then oh boy never get into Ballet - Ballerina that needs YET another pair
Load More Replies...My husband has a shirt that said 'don't forget to call your mother' at the bottom of the washing instructions.
Their not ment to have you check your own close there ment for you to go out and buy them.
Mate...just...stop when you want to, noone is making you scroll. You can still choose when to stop
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