@yitaigeng
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@yitaigeng Making a custom tapestry hoodie for one of my longest supporter and friend Corey #yitai #designer #fashiondesign #fashiondesigner #clothingbrand #clothing #fyp #handmade
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- Length · 13 Jun 2024
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Video #8858 · Vlog
Making a custom hoodie giftfrom @yitaigeng
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Overview
The creator, a fashion designer, tells the story of a loyal customer who has spent over $11,000 on his brand. To show his gratitude, he documents the entire process of creating a free, custom hoodie for him, starting with selecting and cutting fabric from two different vintage tapestry blankets, sewing the pieces together, and revealing the final, unique garment. He concludes by writing a personal thank-you note, sealing it with wax, and packaging the hoodie along with an additional gifted shirt.
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Simple outline
- 1State high-stakes premise
- 2Show the creation process
- 3Reveal the final product
- 4Add personal, emotional touch
- 5Deliver a surprise bonus
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Classification
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Hook analysis
What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds
Title hook · 55%
I HAVE A CUSTOMER WHO SPENT OVER $11,000 ON MY BRAND
Verbal hook · 40%
I have a customer who spent over $11,000 on my brand, and he's supported me since the early days.
Visual hook · 5%
The creator stands in his studio holding up a large, intricately patterned tapestry blanket, immediately establishing the theme of craftsmanship and unique materials.
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Hook and payoff
The promise the opener makes, and how the video pays it back
Hook
Quantify a supporter's extreme loyalty with a surprising and specific metric (e.g., money spent, time as a customer) to immediately establish high emotional stakes and justify the grand gesture that follows.
Payoff
A direct address to the recipient expressing hope and gratitude, which simultaneously serves as a closing statement of brand values to the wider audience, reinforcing the idea of a brand that cares deeply about its community.
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Narrative framework
The structural pattern this video runs on
Framework
The Gratitude Project
To showcase brand values and foster community by documenting the creation of a high-effort, personalized gift for a highly valued supporter, turning a customer service act into compelling narrative content.
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The Reciprocity Declaration
Clearly state the intention to create a custom, high-value item for free as a direct thank you, framing the entire video as an act of giving back.
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The Thoughtful Justification
Explain the specific reasoning behind the gift's design, demonstrating a deep understanding of the recipient's history and preferences, which adds a layer of personalization and care.
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The Artisan's Process
A montage showing the step-by-step creation of the gift. This serves as 'proof of work,' highlights the skill involved, and builds anticipation for the final reveal through satisfying, process-oriented visuals.
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The Founder's Reflection
Connect the current act of gratitude to the brand's origin story or core values. This beat shares a moment of vulnerability (e.g., early struggles) to deepen the audience's emotional connection to the creator and the brand's journey.
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The Product Climax
A full, satisfying reveal of the completed custom gift, providing the visual payoff that the preceding beats have built towards.
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The Gratitude Ritual
Showcase a final, personal, and often analog touch (like a handwritten note or a wax seal) that reinforces the authenticity and human element of the gesture, distinguishing it from a corporate transaction.
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The Generosity Surprise
Reveal an unexpected bonus item being included with the main gift. This exceeds expectations and amplifies the overall feeling of generosity and appreciation.
Themes
Techniques
Post caption
Making a custom tapestry hoodie for one of my longest supporter and friend Corey #yitai #designer #fashiondesign #fashiondesigner #clothingbrand #clothing #fyp #handmade
Text overlays
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I HAVE A CUSTOMER
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WHO SPENT OVER $11,000 ON MY BRAND
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AND HE'S SUPPORTED ME SINCE EARLY DAYS
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TO GIVE BACK THE LOVE TODAY
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A CUSTOM HOODIE FOR FREE OUT OF TAPESTRY BLANKETS
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AFTER REVIEWING ALL HIS ORDERS
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HE ALREADY HAS A LOT OF PANTS AND SHIRTS SO I WANTED TO MAKE HIM SOMETHING DIFFERENT
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HE HAS BEEN THERE FOR EVERY DROP SINCE 2020
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THE PIECES HE'S COLLECTED UP TO THIS POINT ARE PRETTY DIVERSE IN TERMS OF COLOR AND TEXTURE
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WHICH IS WHY I DECIDED TO EXPERIMENT WITH A NEW MATERIAL
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BY USING TWO DIFFERENT VINTAGE TAPESTRY BLANKETS TO PIECE TOGETHER THIS HOODIE
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I WAS HAVING A DIFFICULT TIME TO GET ANY CUSTOMERS
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AND NOWADAYS I AM EXTREMELY GRATEFUL TO HAVE SOMEONE THAT IS WILLING TO SUPPORT MY DESIGNS
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THIS IS THE LEAST I CAN DO TO SHOW MY GRATITUDE
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I HAVE SO MANY AMAZING PEOPLE THAT SUPPORT MY DESIGN IDEAS
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THIS IS JUST A SMALL TOKEN OF APPRECIATION
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BUT IT'S ALSO A REMINDER OF WHY I STARTED THIS BRAND IN THE FIRST PLACE
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TO CREATE MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS THROUGH UNIQUE AND HIGH QUALITY DESIGN PIECES
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I HOPE YOU LOVE THESE PIECES AS MUCH AS I ENJOYED MAKING THEM FOR YOU
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
Transcript
I have a customer who best over $11,000 on my brand, and he's supported me since the early days. To give back the love, today, I'm going to make him a custom hoodie for free out of tape and street blankets. After reviewing all his orders, he already has a lot of pants and shirts, so I wanted to make him something different. He has been there for every drop since 2020. The pieces he's collected up to this point are pretty diverse in terms of color and texture, which is why I decided to experiment with a new material by using two different vintage tapestry blankets to piece together this hoodie. When I first started my brand, I was having a difficult time to get rank customers. And nowadays, I am extremely grateful to have someone that is willing to support my designs and spend their hard earned money on my brand. This is the least I can do to show my gratitude. I have so many amazing people that support my design ideas, and I'm extremely grateful for all of you. This is just a small token of appreciation, but it's also a reminder of why I started this brand in the first place. To create meaningful connections through unique and high quality design pieces, I also gifted tier a shirt on top of the hoodie. And Corinne, I hope you love these pieces as much as I enjoyed making them for you. Thank you for your support.