The Chloe Daley DIY Pencil Skirt Makeover comes of the Refinery29 blog roll. The fashion expert points to the futility of the classic pencil skirt as it is most often reserved for interviews only. She has found a way to make the piece appropriate for consistent wear here.
Daley's entry was inspired by a cut out pencil skirt worn by Elisa Nalin at Paris' Fashion Week. She turned to a pair of scissors and bottle of glue to replicate the look, seen in the filmed clips in just over two minutes. The finished product is described by Daley as having "...serious dance-floor status." And indeed, given its brown and black studs, it is certainly well-suited to a night on the town.
What's Driving This Trend
- DIY Fashion
- There is a growing trend of people wanting to create their own fashion pieces and companies could benefit from offering materials and resources for people to do so.
- Sustainability in Fashion
- As people become more conscious about their environmental impact, sustainable fashion options will become increasingly popular and companies can capitalize on this by promoting eco-friendly materials and production methods.
- Fashion as Self-expression
- Fashion is becoming more about personal expression and individuality, offering opportunities for businesses to cater to niche markets and unique styles.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion Retail
- Retailers can capitalize on the trend of DIY fashion by offering supplies and resources for customers to create their own designs.
- Textile and Fabric Manufacturing
- As sustainable fashion grows in popularity, companies in the textile and fabric manufacturing industry can benefit from offering environmentally-friendly materials and production methods.
- Social Media and Influencer Marketing
- Fashion bloggers and influencers on social media have a significant impact on consumer trends and companies can benefit from partnering with these individuals to promote their sustainable and DIY products.
