From workshops to the catwalk - why mended clothes are going mainstream
Summary
Visible mending, which decorates rather than hides clothing repairs, has spread from hobby groups and workshops to retailers and designer fashion. Supporters say it helps people keep clothes longer, while brands are also selling new garments with decorative patches and stitches.Key Facts
- Alice Brown decorates damaged clothes with needle-felted animals and insects and has attracted a large online following.
- Workshops teach visible mending techniques, including Japanese-inspired Boro and Sashiko stitching.
- Participants say they use decorative repairs to cover stains, tears and other damage.
- Workshop instructor Jayne Eagle says interest in visible mending began growing about six years ago and has since boomed.
- Eagle links the revival to a reaction against fast-fashion overproduction and its environmental and labor impacts.
- Ralph Lauren and Shein sell new garments with stitched or patched details, according to the article.
- Uniqlo offers repair services and workshops, and its sustainability chief says the aim is to help customers extend the life of clothes.
- Outdoor brand Finisterre says about one-fifth of its customer repairs are designed to be eye-catching.
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