Rethreaded #1

 

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Dress: Vintage Rethreaded via Roselle Store upcycled fabric remnants, trim

Heels: Wittner leather, elastic

Bag: Cotton On woven paper

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If you've been paying close attention to both social & mainstream media sources in the last few years (& through the last few election cycles in this country) you'll probably already know that sustainability & conservation are becoming top priorities in many areas of society. Those of us in fashion are aware that "fast fashion" or clothing that is only worn a few times & then discarded when its no longer the latest fad is a global problem that  - in its simplest terms - contributes to landfill issues. One way to combat this to continue to upcycle or recycle clothing & textiles by refashioning them into new garments & this is what the delightful Vintage Rethreaded does with her one-of-a-kind items made from a plethora of complementary vintage or discarded fabrics, doilies, embroidery & trims! At last count, I have three of her wonderful creations (sourced from old stockist Roselle Store) & this little number - with its Autumnal vibes - is perfect for the changing seasons. I've styled it up here with a pair of flesh tone leather & elastic gladiator-style stiletto heels from Wittner & a natural woven paper slouch bag from Cotton On to give the "sweet" smock silhouette a bit of edge.

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