Clothes Mending: Book Review of Mend It, Wear It, Love It! By Zoe Edwards Clothes mending, of all types is having a moment. I’m a little obsessed with it, but I’ve lost track of all the books that have or are about to be released on the topic. I’ve even reviewed one on this blog…
I can’t be the only one who suddenly woke up this morning wanting to wear a plaid coat, right? Maybe it’s the overcast sky. Or the holiday season. But most likely it’s Taylor Swift’s new album Evermore, which I already know is going to be playing on repeat around here. On the album cover, the singer…
It was my birthday last week (36!) which naturally has me thinking bout presents. One of my favorite presents ever is the antique locket my parents gave me for my 30th birthday. We don’t do a lot of gifting in my family, but when we do, we actively avoid surprises. It’s better to get something you…
At this point, I feel like most people are aware of the big, big problems inherent in the fashion industry. The human and environmental costs of continually churning out huge volumes of poorly made clothing is staggering and the industry as a whole has been slow to change. Covid seems to have accelerated change somewhat,…
I have a complicated relationship with fashion. I love seeing new styles. I love shopping. I love expressing myself through clothes. However, I also know that the fashion industry is guilty of numerous sins, including human rights violations and environmental degradation. When I first started to learn about these problems, it all felt so overwhelming….
If you study the history of western fashion or costume for any significant length of time eventually you’re going to run headfirst into the subject of corsetry. There are so many myths and so much misinformation out there that the subject can be a really touchy one for historians and costume enthusiasts. However, the fascination…
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