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Dialogues Knitwear Flaunts the Personality Behind Fashion

— February 25, 2014 — Fashion
The Dialogues knitwear collection seems to rival the personality of the person beneath the fabric. This series of five crocheted chemises features some of the most unique sweaters you may have ever seen, earning such a description through eccentric forms rather than wacky patterns.

Denise Bonapace used very fine wool, mohair and silk to weave these irregular articles of clothing, ensuring that they would cover the wearer's entire torso and provide full-length sleeves to warm one's arms. For the designer, these were the base criteria for her unique collection, comprising appended elements that further embrace the body of the wearer. One of the Dialogues knitwear pieces is intended to hold your hand and another is meant to hug you. One with an extruded hood seems to scream while another seems to kiss you.
Trend Themes
1. Eccentric Knitwear - The trend of creating unusual knitwear designed to reflect the wearer's personality suggests an opportunity for innovative textile design.
2. Functional Embellishments - Adding functional embellishments to clothing, such as hoods and hand holders, opens the door to new design opportunities.
3. Personalized Fashion - The desire for clothing that reflects the wearer's individuality creates an opportunity for personalized fashion design.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry may benefit from creating personalized, functional knitwear items.
2. Textile - Innovative textile designers could create new materials and techniques to produce eccentric knitwear.
3. Crafts - This trend may inspire the crafts industry to develop new patterns and styles for handmade knitwear.
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