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25 Patchwork Pieces of Apparel

From Lustrous Menswear Campaigns to Tribal Print Wedges

— January 9, 2013 — Fashion
These patchwork pieces of apparel indicate the rise of a fashion niche that makes use of multiple materials and cuts. Piecing together various styles has taken hold of brands like Michael Van Der Ham, Marc Jacobs, Casely Hayford and Dries Van Noten.

Lustrous menswear campaigns and tribal print wedges have been equally essential to this genre of design. By piecing together an assortment of looks, the architects of these clothing lines have not been forced to choose between differing styles. Instead, they have been able to celebrate and showcase multiple takes on trousers, skirts, dresses and outerwear. This has in turn attracted customers who appreciate themes that are urban, classic, retro, modern and of course, eclectic.
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Freakishly Frayed Vests
Freakishly Frayed Vests
The Dr. Romanelli Fringe Vest is Complete with Plaid and Leather Tassels
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Swirling Sunset-Hued Fashion
Swirling Sunset-Hued Fashion
The Proenza Schouler Resort 2012 Collection Channels Desert Shades
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Vivacious Velvet Fashions
Vivacious Velvet Fashions
The Michael Van Der Ham AW11 Collection is Haphazardly Refined
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Posh Patchwork Ensembles
Posh Patchwork Ensembles
The Alexander Beck ASOS 2011 Fall Line Boasts Baggy Fits & Bold Textures
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Nautical-Inspired Outerwear
Nautical-Inspired Outerwear
The Henri Lloyd Blakely Jacket is Sailor Gear With Swag
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Poodle-esque Ponchos
Poodle-esque Ponchos
The Moonspoon Saloon Funky Fox Fur Jacket is Outlandish and Overzealous
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Patchwork Fashion Collections
Patchwork Fashion Collections
Ademar Ferrera's oNONO Collection is Inspired by Brazil
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Flamboyant Fur Catwalks
Flamboyant Fur Catwalks
The Meadham Kirchhoff Fall/Winter 2013 Collection is Bag Lady Chic
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Patterned Patchwork Knitwear
Patterned Patchwork Knitwear
The Casely-Hayford Fall/Winter 2012 Knitwear is Made in Ireland
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Metallic Space Cadet Catwalks
Metallic Space Cadet Catwalks
The Marlon Gobel Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is futu
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Tailored Tribal Ensembles
Tailored Tribal Ensembles
The Etototo 2011 Fall Collection Offers A Posh Native American Style
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Multicoloured Patchwork Kicks
Multicoloured Patchwork Kicks
The Nike Dunk Hi Patchwork Sneakers for Summer 2010
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Luxe Patchwork Menswear
Luxe Patchwork Menswear
The Dimitris Petrou Spring/Summer 2011 Collection Mixes Motley Textures
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Lustrous Menswear Campaigns
Lustrous Menswear Campaigns
The Jacek Klosinski Spring/Summer 2012 Col­lec­tion is Eccen
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Western Patchwork Outerwear
Western Patchwork Outerwear
The Christopher Shannon Paisley Bomber Jacket Stitches Prints Together
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Glamorous Snakeskin Gowns
Glamorous Snakeskin Gowns
The Altuzarra Spring Summer 2011 Collection Gets Wild
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Creepy Child-Like Captures
Creepy Child-Like Captures
The Doll, Dull, Old Photo Series is Full of Eerie Imagination
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Contemporary Western Wear
Contemporary Western Wear
The Dries Van Noten Fall 2012 Collection is Eclectic and Edgy
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Zany Patchwork Menswear
Zany Patchwork Menswear
The Martine Rose Autumn/Winter 2013 Collection is Daring
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Super-Stitched Sneakers
Super-Stitched Sneakers
The Air Jordan 1 2K High is a Patchwork of Its Predecessors
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Patchwork Plaid Fashion
Patchwork Plaid Fashion
Two Bombshells in Elle Mexico November 2010 Make You Do a Double Take
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Neon Patchwork Leggings
Neon Patchwork Leggings
Reset Couture's Motley Legwear is Disco Glam at its Best
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3
Billowy Blouses
Billowy Blouses
Nicole Fahri Spring/Summer 2010 Campaign
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2
Tribal Print Wedges
Tribal Print Wedges
ALDO for Julian Louie Spring 2011 Footwear Features Peep-Toe Shoes Aplenty
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Human Anatomy T-Shirts
Human Anatomy T-Shirts
Patchwork Sewing Makes for Creative Clothing
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