About the author: Oriana, creator of The green vixen, is a nature-loving style addict who’s spent years seeking resources for hip-yet-ethical fashions. Confident that there are other eco-conscious fashionistas out there roaming the planet in search of the same, she launched The Green Vixen in 2008.
You might think mayor brands like Yves St. Laurent or Urban Outfitters have a completely different approach to fashion, than you, the creative crafter?
Think again: Recently these mega brands started imitating what the craft world has done for years: taking recycled materials and refashioning them into something all new and stylish. In fact Yves Saint Laurent creative director Stefano Pilati will be unveiling the “New vintage” line later in the year. This new collection features restored and used textiles to create new garments.
What exactly “restore” means here is not entirely clear. Is it scraps from the factory floor, left over material or deconstructed YSL items from an earlier era?
Urban Outfitters on the contrary is much more forthcoming with details on their recycled clothes collection: This successful young brand is creating a new line from recycled clothes that have been sent to charity stores or thrown in the trash, their website states. “Urban Renewal” as their collection is called includes sweatshirts, pants, skirts, dresses and jackets – all are made from discarded clothing.
Pretty amazing isn’t it? The high end labels are attempting to craft every individual piece instead of mass producing them! We crafty people have always known we are on the right path, but maybe this is the time when we can help the masses get hooked on
handmade – Happy crafting!
Images: Urban Outfitters Knit Tube Tunic: Urban Outfitters Plaid Ruffle Blouse: YSL in style.com
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When I was in middle school – way back when – Urban used to carry vintage clothes and that was the main reason I went there. Then the grunge era ended and that went by the wayside. Glad to see they are back into the reuse/recycle business!
this is all well and good…. but is urban outfitters considered high-end now?! yheckh!