A more focused topic. Restoring the old ways - why don't we make anything ourselves anymore? How society has changed so much that they expect everything to be done for them.
- taps into awareness and knowledge. we have stopped passing our knowledge of craft and ingenuity, so that skill is slowly starting to burn out. Accessibility to clothes is a lot easier and cheaper so we are losing the value of objects. Defining what are our 'needs' and 'wants.' Bringing back nostalgia - restoring value and dignity.
The fact that we don't know where the materials came from, or how our clothes were made makes us naive and minimises the value that we have for them. If you are altering/fixing/making your clothes yourself you are reflecting your identity and style. Standing out, not accepting yourself as a sheep is a good thing, being unique is something to embrace.
Why do we buy second hand? the stories that lie behind it. An item that was made by someone you know or by yourself has a rich history. When we get this item we are prolonging it's life and adding to the narrative.
"World Sweet World Magazine gave you a creative hit every few months to inspire you to get making. It consisted of beautifully illustrated, step-by-step instructions for making cool stuff, followed by feature articles about people, places, and sustainable living."
-World Sweet World magazine dedicated to craft and sustainable pracitces.
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