There is a growing trend towards the old, darned, stained and worn fabric. Not only are people attracted by aged fabric but to the character and history of where it's been and how it's been worn and of course who has worn it. Shibori, for example, is a very old Japanese method of restoring new life to fabric in hard times. Perhaps and because we are all into the age of recycling we feel good using what otherwise would be discarded. And suddenly there is a resurgence of values, saving money and creating an artistic interest in the dilapidated. You will notice more and more rough edges, ripped gashes, darned patches and unevenly dyed fabrics. Look at this knitting bag sewn from recycled linen. How great linen is! Creatifbitsnpieces on Etsy. Thank you for reading.
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Denim is a simple fabric, dating back to 18th-century France. The fabric originated from humble beginnings as workwear in 19th-century America, through its love affair with 1940s Hollywood, by the adoption by a rebellious generation of teenagers in the 1950s right up to its subsequent spread throughout a world hungry for this symbol of American cool. "Denim" describes the evolution of the denim business, from pioneering brands like Levi's, Lee and Wrangler to its use by high fashion houses such as Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood, Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein. Denim depicts the material's infiltration of subcultures such as 50s motorcycle rebels, the London mod scene of 1965, Woodstock era youth and LA hip hop. I think you would be lucky if you found that your latest thrift-store jeans purchase could be a vintage rarity that's going to be worth a fortune.
How many pairs of jeans have you got? My last pair of jeans cost $5.00 so I thought I would buy another pair. Did I need them in the first place? No. My father said only buy what you need. Denim has a history. I have a book about Denim and indigo dyeing and it goes way back to 1870 in America. For a long time Denim was a tough workman's cloth. It has great qualities and it's interesting how manufacturers or designers keep changing the fashion. It's truly fascinating to see Denim being sold frayed, worn and embroidered or darned. Some of the most expensive denim is now being sold in Japan as "Boro". Denim which was holes, patches and plenty of darning. Shibori, an ancient dyeing process, was used by the Japanese to renew their clothes by using indigo dye and this is again highly sought after. The image shows a pouch big enough for a mobile phone, sun glasses, wallet or whatever you need to keep secure and close to your body. See it at Creatifbitsnpieces on Etsy. Thank you. |
My name is Catherine Rowe. I live in Australia.I'm busy producing new creative items for my Etsy shop called Creatifbitsnpieces. Fashion is becoming more artistic don't you think? It's now a challenge to think of new things. Archives
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