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36 Ingenious Patchwork Items

From Cozy Patchwork Seating to Patchwork Plaid Fashions

— January 19, 2013 — Eco
Patchwork items are the perfect compilations of merging materials and textiles to formulate functional objects and apparel.

Patchwork was popularized in the late 60s and 70s, becoming a staple in bohemian fashion and finds. From furniture to clothing, you still can find patchwork merchandise everywhere. Patchwork pieces can indicate the re-purposing of otherwise discarded materials or a modern interpretation of the idea. Patchwork furniture has grown in popularity over the last few years. The pieces have a vintage feel, while still remaining modern. There is chairs, sofas and even eco-friendly options on the market. As far as fashions go, there are wild and fun pieces from footwear to couture clothing.

Patchwork items are ingenious, visually appealing and make for conversation pieces.
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Exuberant Textural Fashions
Exuberant Textural Fashions
The Marina Spetlova S/S 2013 Collection is Bold and Beautiful
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Patchwork Olympic Garbs
Patchwork Olympic Garbs
Opening Ceremony and Adidas Summer 2012 Collection is Sporty
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Patchwork Footwear
Patchwork Footwear
The Yuketen Mismatch Chukka is a Mashup of Different Panels
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Outlandish Patchwork Suits
Outlandish Patchwork Suits
Harry and Tyler's 'Patchwork Gentlemen' Collection Hits Asia
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Patchworked Kicks
Patchworked Kicks
Calamity Patchwork Print Sneaks are Latest in Alexander McQueen Shoes
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Patchwork Fashion Collections
Patchwork Fashion Collections
Ademar Ferrera's oNONO Collection is Inspired by Brazil
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Sporty Patchwork Fashion
Sporty Patchwork Fashion
The Louis Vuitton 2012 Spring Line Boasts Textures & Preppy Ensembles
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Metal Patchwork Furniture
Metal Patchwork Furniture
Nine Story Elsie Tables are Made from Reclaimed Automotive Sheet Metal
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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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Patchwork Menswear
Patchwork Menswear
The Cy Choi 'Interject' Collection Offers a Little Piece of Everything
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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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Pixelated Patchwork Seating
Pixelated Patchwork Seating
The Roccapina Chair is Futuristically Organic
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Patchwork Wheelchairs
Patchwork Wheelchairs
Sergio Calatroni Designs Sclavi's Rolling Chair
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Multicoloured Patchwork Kicks
Multicoloured Patchwork Kicks
The Nike Dunk Hi Patchwork Sneakers for Summer 2010
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Patchwork Furniture
Patchwork Furniture
Special Edition Egg Chair
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Patchwork Kicks
Patchwork Kicks
The Nike SB Dunk High Premium Look Handmade
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Neon Patchwork Shirt Embellishments
Neon Patchwork Shirt Embellishments
Tantum Debuts Its Bold Patterned Pocket Tees
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Cubic Patchwork Chairs
Cubic Patchwork Chairs
Annika Goransson's Mosaiik Lounge Chair is Inspired by Corncobs
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Zany Patchwork Menswear
Zany Patchwork Menswear
The Martine Rose Autumn/Winter 2013 Collection is Daring
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Patchwork Animal Illustrations
Patchwork Animal Illustrations
Gerren Lamson Celebrates Natural Beauty with Manufactured Textures
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Serpentine Patchwork Heels
Serpentine Patchwork Heels
The Ana Locking Spring 2011 Shoe Collection is Mismatched and Tough
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Patchwork Wall Art
Patchwork Wall Art
The New Friends Wall Hangings Use Various Fabrics to Create Designs
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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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Patchwork Footwear
Patchwork Footwear
Chic Boots Made for Walking by Town Shoes, Steve Madden and Uggs
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Patchwork Punk Cuts
Patchwork Punk Cuts
The August Issue of Dazed is 80s-Inspired with 'I WAS A PUNK ROCK PRINCESS'
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Patchwork Couture
Patchwork Couture
Michael Van Der Ham's Reworked Recessionista Fashion for Fall 2009
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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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Foldable Furniture
Foldable Furniture
Adam Goodrum Stitch Chairs
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Quirky Patchwork Purses
Quirky Patchwork Purses
Kiss Me Tomato Spring 2010 Collection is a Bit Eccentric
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Intricately Patterned Furniture
Intricately Patterned Furniture
The Patchwork Sofas are Eclectically Fabulous and Stylish
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Asymmetrical Patchwork Seating
Asymmetrical Patchwork Seating
The Corsica Chair is Elegantly Organic and Rustic
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Vintage Patchwork Furniture
Vintage Patchwork Furniture
Kelly Swallow Creates Traditional Chairs With a Modern Flair
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Wooden Patchwork  Eco Furniture
Wooden Patchwork Eco Furniture
"Patchwork" by Amy Hunting
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Hippie Office Furniture
Hippie Office Furniture
Hoda Baroudi and Maria Hibr of Bokja Create Happy House Pieces
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Cozy Patchwork Seating
Cozy Patchwork Seating
Mangas Space by Patricia Urquiola Are Like Large Knitted Sweaters
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Hippy-Chic Furniture
Hippy-Chic Furniture
Lisa Whatmough's Patchwork Sofas
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