What is Slow Fashion?
I was in a meetup group this Monday March 21st and the topic was about What is slow fashion?
All the way home I had the word in mind.
So, what it is" Slow Fashion"? Good quality? Custom made? One-of-a-kind item? Sustainable? Fair trade and locally made?
For me ''Slow Fashion'' is about thinking of a different approach when it comes to shopping because we need to recognize that the impacts of our collective choices can affect the environment and the people. It is also about slowing down on consumption; reducing raw materials by decreasing fashion production can allow the earth’s regenerative capabilities to take place.
I believe in good quality not in brand name. I don't believe in mass production, I like designs that are unique and it reflect amply in my work.
At Himane when we are co-creating garments for our customer we are offering a service with emotional significance, as most of the time each item have a story behind it to tell and we always invite the customer to be part of the design process, the needs of creativity, identity and participation can be more than satisfied.
As Kate Fletcher stated in 2007: "Slow fashion is about choice, information, cultural diversity and identity. Yet, critically, it is also about balance. It requires a combination of rapid imaginative change and symbolic (fashion) expression as well as durability and long-term engaging, quality products.
http://www.theecologist.org/green_green_living/clothing/269245/slow_fashion.html
Below are some pictures of items I extended their lives between 2005 and 2009 into new style, new view and new purpose. Great for the environment and life extension for the clothes. All items were made in my studio in Brooklyn, the turn around was between 2 to 3 weeks and a little bit more for the wedding gown.
The designs are timeless, innovative and one of-a-kind.
The wedding dress below, the fabrics used were over 40 years old still in good condition and I was able to create that beautiful dress, which was sold for over $3,000.00
Dresses #5, made from repurpose men shirts.
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Those 3 tops below are made also from repurpose men shirts. The first top, the front piece is expendable and you can wear it up to your 5/6 months pregnancy or more.
All the bags below the first two are made of recycled umbrellas, the tote from repurpose jeans and recycled leather and the clutch from recycled umbrella and leather.
I love what I do, for more than 20 years I have been aspire to make a difference in the world in a creative and innovative way. But for the past 7 to 8 years I only been doing just that, as small as my little service and impact have been.
Join my group http://www.meetup.com/Brooklyn-Recycle-Reuse-Repurpose-Upcycle/ were you can learn to repair your clothes or upcycle them into new style or just ask your designer to help you, it’s easier than going shopping.
Ask your favorite stores about repair services that may get them thinking!!!
Please let's hear what you have to say about your idea on Slow Fashion. Share with us!!
All the way home I had the word in mind.
So, what it is" Slow Fashion"? Good quality? Custom made? One-of-a-kind item? Sustainable? Fair trade and locally made?
For me ''Slow Fashion'' is about thinking of a different approach when it comes to shopping because we need to recognize that the impacts of our collective choices can affect the environment and the people. It is also about slowing down on consumption; reducing raw materials by decreasing fashion production can allow the earth’s regenerative capabilities to take place.
I believe in good quality not in brand name. I don't believe in mass production, I like designs that are unique and it reflect amply in my work.
At Himane when we are co-creating garments for our customer we are offering a service with emotional significance, as most of the time each item have a story behind it to tell and we always invite the customer to be part of the design process, the needs of creativity, identity and participation can be more than satisfied.
As Kate Fletcher stated in 2007: "Slow fashion is about choice, information, cultural diversity and identity. Yet, critically, it is also about balance. It requires a combination of rapid imaginative change and symbolic (fashion) expression as well as durability and long-term engaging, quality products.
http://www.theecologist.org/green_green_living/clothing/269245/slow_fashion.html
Below are some pictures of items I extended their lives between 2005 and 2009 into new style, new view and new purpose. Great for the environment and life extension for the clothes. All items were made in my studio in Brooklyn, the turn around was between 2 to 3 weeks and a little bit more for the wedding gown.
The designs are timeless, innovative and one of-a-kind.
The wedding dress below, the fabrics used were over 40 years old still in good condition and I was able to create that beautiful dress, which was sold for over $3,000.00
Pictures 1, 2, 3 and 4 are made from reycled umbrella and organic Hemp.
Dresses #5, made from repurpose men shirts.
5-
Those 3 tops below are made also from repurpose men shirts. The first top, the front piece is expendable and you can wear it up to your 5/6 months pregnancy or more.
The clutch, the eye glasses pouch and the wallet are made using recycled yoga mats.
All the bags below the first two are made of recycled umbrellas, the tote from repurpose jeans and recycled leather and the clutch from recycled umbrella and leather.
I love what I do, for more than 20 years I have been aspire to make a difference in the world in a creative and innovative way. But for the past 7 to 8 years I only been doing just that, as small as my little service and impact have been.
Join my group http://www.meetup.com/Brooklyn-Recycle-Reuse-Repurpose-Upcycle/ were you can learn to repair your clothes or upcycle them into new style or just ask your designer to help you, it’s easier than going shopping.
Ask your favorite stores about repair services that may get them thinking!!!
Please let's hear what you have to say about your idea on Slow Fashion. Share with us!!
Comments
I'm reminding often, as G.I. Joe would say, knowing is half the battle. :-)
Knowing where the things in your world come from and how they get there will help us all cut back on the resources we use from day to day.
Hope all is well with Himane! Love following you on Twitter and Facebook. Hope to see you soon. Karen
I am planing to visit next month, will let you know when.
Jessica Pichardo
Owner Linger Cafe & Lounge