Source: Pinterest
Because we can’t get enough of this trend that spreads like wildfire, we’ve gathered a few neat fashion picks that are updated with the latest patchwork designs.
Embroidered patches are not reserved solely for the military officials or Girl Scouts. These incredibly quirky, vibrant and quaint bits of clothing add perfection to beloved fashion staples such as denim jackets, backpacks, and plain tees. If you read fairy tales as a child, or even a Dickens novel or two, you would know that patches were used to hold together torn or damaged fabric. Luckily for us, the practice evolved into a runway trend of sorts.
Bottoms
Ripped jeans are all the rage these days, so how about going a step further and patching it up? Patchwork on denim jeans add an extra visual element to the fabric. Even if you’re wearing a plain white tee, the little cartoonish squares on your bottoms add an element of playfulness. Fashion houses such as Saint Laurent and Anna Sui have decorated their creations with pretty stencil stars and cool graffiti.
Jackets and Long Sleeves
A retrograde fashion trend finds its way back to our closets. Indeed, we are referring to the 70s practice of sewing mismatched cloth onto your jacket, jersey or blazer. If casual chic is your personal style, then take it up a notch further by investing in some cool patchwear jackets. Even couturiers such as Marc Jacobs and DKNY have jumped on the patchwagon by featuring funky little embroidered details on their respective runway collections.
Shirts
It’s time to bid thee farewell, graphic tees and sequins. Let’s make way for patchwork detailing instead, and start prettying up all those plain coloured shirts. (Just make sure that your entire ensemble does not have patchwork on it.)
Bags
If you’re a newbie when it comes to patches, fret not. Apprehensive about flaunting those quaint little squares on your precious garments? Take baby steps into the world of patchwork by sewing your own onto a bag, especially if you’re a DIY lover.
Tell us more about your favorite fashion piece that can be updated using patches. We’d love to know your thoughts, so share them with us on the Comments section below!
