Patchwork Trend Here to Stay in 2021
With sustainable fashion catching on within the fashion industry, no matter where you shop, the patchwork trend is present and thriving. This trend is not reserved to any specific type of garment- whether it is a denim pant, a sheer dress, or a knitted sweater, the patchwork trend has an ultimate rule, that is, to turn the old into the new.
In 2020, the trend first appeared as a knitted/sheer tank with vibrant and contrasting colors. While brands like Rua Carlotta and Myaemade took the spotlight, there was a significant expansion of patchwork within the past year that moved beyond the loud colored tops from small businesses.
from instagram.com/myaemade
Incorporating patchwork into your wardrobe allows you to be both stylish and sustainable, which is a growing priority for many in the fashion industry. Many designers, from top fashion houses, to smaller, independent Depop designers have upcycled old fabrics into distinct, multi-fabric pieces of clothing.
Dolce & Gabbana spring 2021 ready-to-wear, from vogue.com,
Spring 2021 ready-to-wear looks showed that big brands are bringing patchwork into the spring and summer time. Extravagant and chaotic patches of fabric made up the looks of the Dolce & Gabbana runway, as well as the playful canvas-like fabrics of Issey Miyake. Both brands have participated in efforts to either commit to sustainable practices or use environmentally friendly materials.
from https://www.depop.com/purplexheart/
As the prevalence of DIY fashion rises in popularity (a result of the COVID-19 quarantine helping us get creative), patchwork is not only crowding high fashion brands. Smaller-scale independent brands found on platforms like Depop and Poshmark offer an abundance of unique pieces at a more affordable price point.
The future of the patchwork trend seems to be promising as it has came and went every few years. Again and again, it seems to be a trend of the past that we didn’t know we needed.