So, I’ve been messing around with this designer, Conner Ives, the name might ring a bell. He’s this young American dude doing some pretty cool stuff in the fashion world. It all started when I saw some of his work pop up on my social media feed. I was like, “Who is this guy?” and decided to check him out. Turns out, he’s already made a name for himself, dressing some big shots and even working with Rihanna. Not bad, right?
I dug a little deeper and found out he’s big on upcycling. Basically, he takes old clothes and turns them into something totally new and glamorous. It’s like giving old garments a second life. I thought that was a pretty neat concept, especially these days when everyone’s talking about sustainability and all that jazz.
Then I stumbled upon this conversation he had with someone named Charriere. They were talking about shaking up the whole fashion calendar thing. It got me thinking about how the industry works and how maybe it’s time for a change. It was a nice conversation to read.
Getting My Hands Dirty
After reading all this stuff about him, I got inspired to try something similar myself. I mean, I’m no fashion designer, but I do have a bunch of old clothes lying around. So, I started rummaging through my closet, picking out stuff I haven’t worn in ages. Some of these pieces, I hadn’t even seen the light of day in years!
I laid them all out and started playing around with different combinations. It was like putting together a puzzle, trying to see which pieces could fit together in a new way. I even cut up a few things and tried sewing them together. Let me tell you, sewing is not as easy as it looks! I definitely poked myself with the needle a few times.
The Final Product (Sort Of)
After a lot of trial and error, I managed to create a few new outfits. They’re not exactly high fashion like Conner Ives’ stuff, but I’m pretty proud of them. It’s cool to see how you can transform something old into something completely new and give it a fresh vibe. Plus, it feels good to do something sustainable and not just throw old clothes away.
This whole experience made me appreciate the work that designers like Conner Ives do. It’s not just about creating pretty clothes; it’s about thinking outside the box and finding new ways to do things. And it’s definitely inspired me to be more mindful of my own fashion choices and maybe try upcycling some more in the future. Who knows, maybe I’ll even get good at sewing one day!
Here are the things that I have done:
- Read Conner Ives info
- Inspired by Conner Ives
- Collect old clothes
- Try to make new clothes
- Do something sustainable
