Life's too short to wear boring clothes!
Life really is too short to wear boring clothes and with that in mind it’s worth revisiting the recent couture shows.
What does your fantasy couture wardrobe look like? Perhaps some Balenciaga couture? Valentino or Schiaparelli? Back in the real world, owning a wardrobe like this, for most people is a dream that is out of reach. Unless ……. you turn that dream into inspiration and have the confidence to go and create it!
It's a Question of Confidence.
There are so many benefits to creating your own fashion, you can create a totally sustainable wardrobe, in your own unique style that fits like a dream. So why doesn’t everyone do this? It comes down to two things inspiration and confidence, here’s the secret: you don’t have to be a fashion expert or technically perfect, you just need the courage to make a start!
It’s time to step away from outdated ideas about home sewing and really embrace fashion, couture being and good a starting point as any.
This idea was commonplace before mass production of clothing existed. Fashion designers set the trends and people used to take those designs to their dressmakers and tailors, or create garments themselves. Our current concerns around sustainability and the cost of living make this a perfect time to re-visit and think about this as a viable way of consuming fashion.
Once we accept this as a possibility, something that we can do, then suddenly a whole new world of fashion opens up before us. Couture and Designer influenced fashion becomes part of our reality if we create it for ourselves.
Confidence and inspiration are the key to creating amazing fashion. It is possible to put together a collection of clothes that look similar to clothes made by any of the brands mentioned above, sustainably and on a budget. We just need to have the courage to start making!
How to Repro the Look
If you’re looking to repro what you see, there are many used and pre-loved, garments on vintage sites that can be up-cycled or altered to achieve the look.
When searching for something specific, it’s always worth misspelling your item to find more listings.
If you need some guidance when altering a garment you can use a sewing pattern or alternatively you can create something from scratch.
The pattern below can be used to create a couture look, using a recycled fabric you can create something to suit your taste, that is totally unique. Currently available from frontrowrepro.com, this jacket can be made in a fabric to suit your style. Whether you go for a brocade or a metallic, it's always going to add a bit of drama! Why not give it a go?
It doesn’t matter how good you are at sewing, it’s not about being perfect first time, it’s a skill to develop over time!
Now that you've been inspired why not join our community?
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