5 Vintage Patchwork Designers You Need To Know
One of the best parts about shopping vintage and secondhand is owning a piece that no one else has, and that fits into your style perfectly. We now have designers and labels that are taking that concept a few steps further, and making one-of-a-kind patchwork pieces out of vintage textiles and fabrics. We just knew we would have to share these picks with the Sustainable Baddie community!
Started by Ella Wiznia, The Series creates genderless pieces from created entirely of preexisting materials for all beings and bodies to feel comfortable and to have fun with fashion. From patchwork jackets to grandma sqaure vest, they make unique style available all year round.
The cottagecore patchwork pieces of our dreams supplied to us by Selina Sanders, a Filipina independent designer who is based out of Altadena, California. Her pieces are made with many different vintage tea towels, quilts, and sheets, and range from her signature tops to long flowy dresses.
These magically reworked pieces come out of Portland, Oregon by Taylor Randal. Using a wide range of textiles from scrap fabrics to funky towels, each piece has a unique silhouette and is an absolute treasure to own. Our favorite rework is her colorful patch-up of some old and distressed Levi’s.
This amazing brand that makes one of a kind pieces from recycled textiles and truly anything available to be made into clothing. This Latinx and Bolivian designer makes a wide range of tops, dresses, socks and more.
5. OWLEPHANT
Another shop based out of Portland, Owlephant Vintage focuses on reworked pieces and selling vintage. Owlephant’s pieces are colorful and funky, and there is something for everyone’s personal style. We are definitely stuck with choosing a favorite of this shop’s one of ones.