The Resurgence of Tailoring in America
KilBaeisatailorinManhattan.
Kil Bae是曼哈頓的裁縫師。
HeiscurrentlyworkingonavintageTommyHilfigerjacket.
他目前正在修復一件復古的 Tommy Hilfiger 夾克。
Amodelingagentboughtthejacketfor$20atathriftstore.
一位模特兒經紀人在舊貨店花了 20 美元買下了這件夾克。
Hewantstoinvest$280toslimthejacketdown.
他想花280美元把夾克改窄。
Thisinterestinalterationsshowsashiftinshoppingtrends.
對服裝修改的興趣表明購物趨勢發生了轉變。
Youngpeoplenowprefercustomfitsoverfastfashion.
年輕人現在更喜歡訂製服裝而不是快時尚。
MoreAmericansareneedingadjustmentsduetoweightlossdrugs.
由於服用減肥藥，越來越多的美國人需要調整生活方式。
Baebelievesthisjobissecurefromautomation.
裴宇認為這份工作不會被自動化取代。
Hehighlightstheuniqueskillsetneededfortailoring.
他強調了裁縫所需的獨特技能。
Theprofessionisfacingadeclineinyoungerworkers.
該行業正面臨年輕從業人員減少的困境。
Theaverageageoftailorsisincreasing.
裁縫師的平均年齡正在增加。
Bae’senthusiasmfortailoringisevidentasheencouragesyoungpeopletojointhefield.
裴先生對服裝訂製的熱情顯而易見，他鼓勵年輕人投身於這個行業。
Tailoringjobsarenothighlypaidcomparedtoothercareers.
與其他職業相比，裁縫工作的收入並不高。
Fashioneducationoftenfocusesonmassproduction.
時尚教育往往著重於大規模生產。
Onlinejobpostingsfortailorshaveremainedstable.
裁縫的線上招募資訊數量保持穩定。
Immigrantshavehistoricallycontributedtothe U.S. garment industry.
移民歷來對美國服裝業做出了貢獻。
Tocombatthelaborshortage, Nordstromiscreatingtrainingprograms.
為了應對勞動力短缺問題，諾德斯特龍百貨公司正在製定培訓計畫。
Thehands-onprogramattheFashionInstituteofTechnologyhasattractedmanyapplicants.
紐約時尚學院的實作課程吸引了許多申請者。
Otherretailersarealsoexpandingtailoringservicesbasedondemand.
其他零售商也根據市場需求擴大了客製化服務。
Baecontinuestotakeoncustomordersafterreopeninghisshop.
Bae在重新開店後繼續接受客製化訂單。
Hebelievestailoringisanartthatshouldbepreserved.
他認為服裝裁剪是一門應該被傳承的藝術。
Aslongashe'sable, heplanstokeepworking.
只要身體允許，他打算繼續工作。
Kil Bae is a tailor in Manhattan.
He is currently working on a vintage Tommy Hilfiger jacket.
A modeling agent bought the jacket for $20 at a thrift store.
He wants to invest $280 to slim the jacket down.
This interest in alterations shows a shift in shopping trends.
Young people now prefer custom fits over fast fashion.
More Americans are needing adjustments due to weight loss drugs.
Bae believes this job is secure from automation.
He highlights the unique skill set needed for tailoring.
The profession is facing a decline in younger workers.
The average age of tailors is increasing.
Bae’s enthusiasm for tailoring is evident as he encourages young people to join the field.
Tailoring jobs are not highly paid compared to other careers.
Fashion education often focuses on mass production.
Online job postings for tailors have remained stable.
Immigrants have historically contributed to the U.S. garment industry.
To combat the labor shortage, Nordstrom is creating training programs.
The hands-on program at the Fashion Institute of Technology has attracted many applicants.
Other retailers are also expanding tailoring services based on demand.
Bae continues to take on custom orders after reopening his shop.
He believes tailoring is an art that should be preserved.
As long as he's able, he plans to keep working.
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