Up-cycling Old Clothes is a Fun, Easy, and Cheap Way to Revamp Your Closet
Like most people, I’m sure you hate throwing away your old clothes that are still in great condition simply because they don’t fit right anymore or are outdated. Lucky for you, upcycling is a simple and fun solution to your problem. Repurposing old clothing is a creative and sustainable opportunity to transform out-of-date clothing into unique, stylish pieces. With retail shopping being so limited during the COVID-19 pandemic, this is a great way to keep up with trends within the comfort and safety of your own home. While in quarantine, I’m sure many of us have been tasked with the question of what to do with all our newfound free time … well look no further. This extra time at home is the perfect opportunity to dig out that old t-shirt from the back of your closet and make it into something chic.
My personal favorite upcycling technique is patchwork. I love sewing cool patterned fabrics onto the pockets of my jeans or along the sleeves of my t-shirts. Another way that I love repurposing my clothes is to paint on abstract designs that are special to me. Both of these ideas are super fun ways to elevate any piece of clothing into something totally unique! I’ve even turned a pair of pants into an amazing little tank top that I wear all the time! It is such a cool feeling to wear and get compliments on clothes that you created yourself. Whether it be embroidery, patchwork, cropping, painting, or even transforming a garment into something totally new, there are endless ways to rework your old clothes. Not only is upcycling a great way to save money and pass the time during quarantine, it also contributes to sustaining a healthier environment. By reusing and reworking your old clothes instead of throwing them away, you are helping to reduce the amount of clothing that ends up in our landfills and actively paving the way for a healthier planet.
Report: Natalie Toth
At the rise of Covid-19 many of us first questioned the timeline of fashion week and would we see the regular calendar continue - the question weighed over many of us for months! It was refreshing to see design houses and designers across the globe take advantage of the uncertainty and plow into production mode - thus my interest in Jerri Reid New York - The Black Designer based in Brooklyn New York wow’d instagram with his latest collection paying homage to the Black Is King film which debuted earlier this year in July. I was taken aback at quick of a turn round the young designer produced and released his well crafted designs reflecting some of the films most memorable moments.