Archival and Dated Fashion Pieces: Old is New Again
Recent archival pieces worn at popular events, is a revival for fashion houses. It is a tool to emphasise the idea of "heritage with a new style".
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Fashion, one day you are in, the next you are out and sometimes you might also make a comeback. Fashion archives tell the history of where the brand comes from and are often a reference for designers to remember the brand?s identity and create updated versions of the pieces.
Dior Archive Exhibition. Image: World Architecture Community
Recently, luxury fashion brands have established a different use for archival fashion pieces. Previously, they were stored away for safekeeping; brands like Dior kept their archival garments starting from the 1980s in dress storage. The Parisian brand utilised the archival as a resource for the design department and a space for educational purposes for internal staff, high-profile clients and fashion students. As discussed in our previous read on Kim Jones?s debut collection, he dipped into Dior?s archive to gain inspiration, aiming to create a modern Dior silhouette while sticking to the brand?s roots. By being relative to times, a revived look from past collections allows fashion houses to flaunt their rich history in dressmaking.
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Today, luxury brands are featuring these archival and outdated pieces on red carpet events such as the Met Gala, styling them with new...
The post Archival and Dated Fashion Pieces: Old is New Again appeared first on LUXUO.
Image: Vogue
Fashion, one day you are in, the next you are out and sometimes you might also make a comeback. Fashion archives tell the history of where the brand comes from and are often a reference for designers to remember the brand?s identity and create updated versions of the pieces.
Dior Archive Exhibition. Image: World Architecture Community
Recently, luxury fashion brands have established a different use for archival fashion pieces. Previously, they were stored away for safekeeping; brands like Dior kept their archival garments starting from the 1980s in dress storage. The Parisian brand utilised the archival as a resource for the design department and a space for educational purposes for internal staff, high-profile clients and fashion students. As discussed in our previous read on Kim Jones?s debut collection, he dipped into Dior?s archive to gain inspiration, aiming to create a modern Dior silhouette while sticking to the brand?s roots. By being relative to times, a revived look from past collections allows fashion houses to flaunt their rich history in dressmaking.
Image: People
Today, luxury brands are featuring these archival and outdated pieces on red carpet events such as the Met Gala, styling them with new...
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