Painted Series: Slow Fashion Heirloom Artistry

I just want to re-iterate how I jumped for joy upon rediscovering the one-of-a-kind fashion pieces of the 'Painted Series' fashion project at the Cooper Hewitt Design Triennial earlier this week.

Dutch designers Saskia van Drimmelen, Désiree Hammen and Margreet Sweerts' slow fashion design collective, Painted, was inspired by antique Bulgarian clothes to which different generations have added new elements. Something close to my heart given all of the time that I have been spending in Sofia and Bulgarian villages where fine embroidery and lacemaking are still a part of the daily lifestyle.

You can see the entire Painted Series here.

Thracian Tour Holiday Time

John Galliano's Fall 2009 Ready-To-Wear Collection via Style.com

Inspired by these amazing Russian/Balkan folklore designs from John Galliano's Fall 2009 Ready-To-Wear Collection, I will be traveling for the next few weeks conducting research on Thrace, traditional costuming in Bulgaria, and embroidered textiles/fiber. A few posts might pop up from time to time, but not with the usual frequency. Stay tuned for pre-New York and London Fashion Week coverage in early September, though. Happy remainder of August 2009!
John Galliano's Fall 2009 Ready-To-Wear Collection via Style.com

John Galliano's Fall 2009 Ready-To-Wear Collection via Style.com

Traditional Bulgarian folklore costumes