Elisabeth
This jacket has been recreated using vintage crochet blankets sourced by hand from a flea market in Downtown Los Angeles.
It features my signature dramatic shoulder, and has been carefully cut and curated to accentuate the original geometry patterns of the crochet work.
Before I cut into any of the materials I’ve sourced, I spend time with the piece to appreciate its original form ie; geometry, colour, pattern, texture and material fibre - and how they move on the bias so that not only is it beautiful, but functional.
ETHICALLY + LOCALLY MADE: Cut and sewn in my studio by me.
Body: Bright yellow and orange chevron vintage polyester upcycled blanket with upcycled bed sheets
Lining: 70’s esque orange and yellow floral deadstock lining from the Fashion District in Downtown Los Angeles
Collar: Cream salvaged leather from a sofa
Front Side Panels: Gold front side panels are made from vinyl scraps salvaged from the Fashion District in Downtown Los Angeles, local to my studio.
Back: Yellow vinyl panels salvaged from the Fashion District in Downtown Los Angeles, local to my studio.
Side Pockets with vegan cooper rescued material