Slow Fashion October Roundup
Slow Fashion October, a project organized by Karen from Fringe Association, is coming to an end. It's been really fascinating to read and see how different people interpreted Karen's prompts.As for me, the phrase "slow fashion" didn't make much sense to me until I got into knitting. I had weird relationship with fashion before - from being completely indifferent to the world of textiles and shapes to being quiet obsessed with Vogue issues during my university years. The names of great fashion maestros were swirling in my head and the pages of photo shoots with new textile masterpieces were my biggest treat after a long day. I felt like I wanted somehow to be a part of this world that seemed so magical.But as I understand now, my main focus was definitely on the result, not the process of creating itself. This changed drastically when I picked up my crochet hook after a very long, 10-year break. Vogue disappeared from my life instantly and Vogue Knitting came into my life. I think it was my first knitting magazine and I was in awe. All of a sudden I looked at fashion from a completely different angle. I found a true joy in creating something on my own, feeling how the fabric slowly but steadily grows into something wearable. Fast fashion lost all its appeal for me; the love and appreciation of natural fiber sprung up, though before I would not tell you the difference between acrylic and cotton; the urge to learn about organic sustainable materials appeared... And just like that slow fashion became an inseparable part of my life. I guess all makers receive the comments like: "Why do you spend so much time on something that you can buy instantly." And all of us have seen the horror on people's faces when they find out how much the materials cost. How can we explain this urge to spend time and effort on something that can be obtained so much easier and pain-free?For my part, I think what drives me most is the desire to surround myself with meaningful things, things that hold memories, that teach me something new, that bring excitement and this incredible joy when I share them with you and I read your feedback or even see how you recreate them. Thank you so much for being such a huge part of my slow fashion journey!As for the most cherished and loved slow fashion project, I would choose Wildflower dress.
For me it is like a little envelope that holds 5-month memories - I clearly remember the swatch that was sitting on my night table for several weeks, I remember packing the yarn and 2 inch progress for my trip to Russia, I remember working on it in my grandparents' garden, I remember finishing it in Mexico, I remember wearing it for a walk with a dear friend.... Every stitch became meaningful and dear. This is a true beauty and magic of slow fashion.What is the most amazing thing for you about the slow fashion? Do you have any special project that you love?Make sure to check the links that Karen has provided for every week of Slow Fashion October - you will find beautiful stories and projects there! You can start here - "Slow Fashion October - get ready!"
I hope you are a having a wonderful week!
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