Because everything is cheaper and worse quality now; also, I am hard on my clothes (thornbushes and puppy teeth take a toll!). Ten years ago I bought a pair of tennis shoes (same brand as my current ones) that lasted seven years, but the soles got too smooth and they were a safety hazard. Other...
Yes, my tennis shoes I have to replace every year. Most of my clothes every two years. I'm going to focus on buying vintage...it's cheaper, much better quality and I love it anyway!
At least my pencils from ten years ago still work...