If you've ever wondered what a high fashion garment looks like when stripped down to its bare essentials, Lernert & Sander have exposed the bare basics of threads used by the likes of Prada and Celine. The pair deconstruct beautiful sweaters into just as stunning balls of yarn.
The reduction is complete with the brand's logo on the front, giving the balls of yarn a sophisticated, high-end quality. Considering these fashion brands only use the best materials, it's no wonder that when these items are taken apart, the minimalist threads still look attractive and soft to the touch. The installation is at Kiki Niesten and the clothing used is from various brands' fall/winter 2013 collections, since most of the 2014 apparel is still hitting the shelves.
Photo Credits: designboom, lernertandsander
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Deconstruction of Fashion
- Opportunity for creating new, minimalistic fashion designs by deconstructing and repurposing high-end garments.
- Material Transparency
- Opportunity for brands to showcase the quality and craftsmanship of their materials by breaking down their products to their bare essentials.
- Artistic Installations
- Opportunity for artists and designers to use fashion garments as artistic mediums, creating installations that challenge traditional perceptions of fashion.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion
- Opportunity for fashion brands to explore deconstructed and repurposed designs, offering unique and sustainable fashion options.
- Textile Manufacturing
- Opportunity for textile manufacturers to emphasize the quality of their materials and showcase the process of creating high-end fabrics.
- Art and Design
- Opportunity for artists and designers to collaborate with fashion brands, creating visually striking installations that combine fashion and art.
