Vintage fashion is making the headlines this year, with our ever-increasing need to become more sustainable and environmentally friendly. With fashion trends continuously cycling back around, and our greener and more eco-friendly mindsets, we can create magical and bespoke looks from eras past, whilst doing our bit to save the planet.Fashion can have a negative impact on the environment, with the fast fashion industry generating 100 billion garments a year. Fast fashion is considered to be one of the most polluting industries in the world. Buying vintage ensures that classic pieces are repurposed and rehomed.
Trends to look out for:
Costume jewellery is right on trend this year, with pieces from famous fashion houses retaining their value or even increasing in value over time. Craft your own bespoke, unique pieces with a boho edge, using a macrame kit for friendship bracelets, or a bead kit for anklets.
Keep an eye open for bold prints, popular from the mid-2000s, which are scheduled to make a huge come-back this year.
Look out for classic, statement pieces that are always in fashion. A simple black bag or a leather jacket is a timeless and stylish item that has longevity and lifespan.
Couture or made-to-measure pieces that last a lifetime are a sure-fire way to create a bespoke and individual look, whether haute couture from a high-end fashion house or cleverly crafted and made yourself.
Vintage trends and crafting:
Vintage fashion is on trend due to the individuality and scarcity of the pieces. Create your own individual and customised look by crafting items for the ultimate one-of-a-kind look. Wool Couture, for example, stocks an abundance of kits and patterns to get you started on things like scarves, bags, and other accessories, including popular macrame kits for a look that is very up to date and sought after.
Vintage fashion allows us to tailor our look whilst caring for the planet. Hunt out your own treasures from times gone by or craft your own for a personalised piece that can be passed down to future generations.
