GRANNY'S HOBBY MAKES A COMEBACK
Growing interest for unique handmade crafts is turning into a boom. These individual products offer a unique alternative to today’s mass-produced goods that are available everywhere. The new handicrafts are fashionable, functional and plain cool stuff. It might be oversized sweaters, scarves, multi-colored knitted hats, sweater dresses or a body-hugging simple cardigans. The look either eccentric or elegant, thick or thin. This winter’s knitwear comes in many shapes and sizes for any taste there is.
Hot materials this season:
• Cashmere, mohair, jersey, merino.
Garments everyone is after:
• Oversized and rustic sweaters, cape sweaters, poncho, Csimple cardigans.
Trendy colors:
• Bold gray, shades of grays, neutrals and warm colors, Crustic brown hues.
Prints and Patterns:
• Folkloric patterns, multi-colored, multi-colored stripes, Cblocks of color, abstract motifs, argyle checks.
Silhouettes:
• Oversized or body-hugging
Inspiration:
• Folklore, country life, gothic romance.
DISCOVER YOUR CREATIVE SIDE
Turn old clothes into a new look, create your own interior accents or find handmade gifts for everyone. If you have skills you can knit, sew or crochet new pillowcases turning them into trendy accents. Or reinvent the clothes you already have as something brand new. Otherwise you can spice up your wardrobe with your own custom jewelry, brooches or beads. Little details can make a big difference. The key words for this season: Environmentally Friendly and Personalized.
ONE-OF-A-KIND ONLINE
The handicrafts trend is hot online. Young trend-setting fashion creators, industrial designers and furniture designers sell their wares there. Such places are perfect to pick up tips from the fashion and decorating stars of tomorrow.
Etsy.com
Studio28couture.com
Neighborhoodies.com
Elementalthreads.com
Fashionologyla.com
