Young folks are rocking looks featuring upcycled quilted jackets, updated pearl jewelry, chunky vintage sweaters, crocheted tops, old slips, and oversize suiting, among other delightfully nostalgic pieces.
. The designer believes the way we dress tells a story and says her aesthetic mixes modernity with vintage and upcycling to tell the story of her family and their interests. “There’s nothing wrong with a bit of kitsch!”, an online shop for those with curves, who says her initial love for clothing and her recent business were inspired by her grandmother. “My grandmother, Edna, was truly a fashion icon….
Designers like Olivia Cheng and Ella Wiznia are also tapping into this aesthetic through upcycling vintage pieces. Cheng, the founder of, says, “For me, dressing in a way that might be seen as antiquated has always been more comfortable.
While sourcing for materials, Wiznia found countless discarded quilts, crocheted blankets, and hand-embroidered linens, and was overwhelmed by an appreciation for the tremendous amount of work that was put into each of those pieces. She also felt sad about how easily those pieces were discarded. “I wanted to find a way to reuse these gorgeous relics,” she says, “in a way where they could be appreciated and celebrated every day.
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