#Artisanal fashion designs

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How Do Artisanal Products Combine Craftsmanship and Fashion Storytelling?

In a world of mass-produced goods, Luxury lifestyle products offer a breath of fresh air, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern trends. These unique, handmade creations reflect the skills of artisans who pour their heart and soul into every item. Whether it's clothing, jewelry, or home décor, these products stand out for their quality, individuality, and the stories they tell. At Journey of Objects, we celebrate the beauty of artisanal work and its ability to connect fashion with deeper meaning through fashion storytelling.

What Makes exclusive boutique fashion?

The appeal of Exclusive boutique fashion lies in their craftsmanship. Unlike mass-produced items, these products are made by skilled artisans who focus on quality and attention to detail. Here’s why artisanal products are growing in popularity:

• Handmade and Authentic: Artisanal products are made by hand, ensuring that no two items are exactly alike. This gives each piece a personal touch that cannot be replicated by machines. Every product tells a story about its maker, their culture, and their skills.

• Sustainable and Ethical: Many consumers are turning to artisanal products because of their sustainable and ethical production methods. Artisans often use locally sourced materials, minimizing the environmental impact. Additionally, purchasing artisanal goods supports small businesses and helps preserve traditional crafts.

• Quality Over Quantity: Artisans take pride in their work, resulting in products that are built to last. Whether it's a handwoven scarf or a custom piece of furniture, you can expect high-quality craftsmanship and durable materials.

• A Personal Connection: Artisanal goods often come with a backstory. Whether it’s the artisan’s journey or the cultural heritage behind the craft, these products have a soul. This makes them more meaningful to consumers who appreciate the effort and creativity involved in making each item.

The Role of Fashion Storytelling in Artisanal Products

Fashion storytelling plays a vital role in how we perceive and appreciate artisanal products. It’s not just about the product itself but the narrative woven around it. Here’s how fashion storytelling enhances the value of these products:

• Telling the Artisan's Story: One of the most compelling aspects of artisanal products is the story behind their creation. Each item tells a tale of the artisan’s skills, traditions, and journey. Fashion storytelling brings this narrative to life, allowing consumers to connect with the product on a deeper level.

• Connecting Cultures: Artisanal products often incorporate elements of local culture and tradition. Through fashion storytelling, these cultural nuances are highlighted, making the product more than just a functional item—it becomes a symbol of heritage and identity.

• Creating Emotional Value: When a product comes with a story, it resonates more with consumers. Fashion storytelling taps into this emotional connection, allowing people to feel like they are part of something larger than themselves. This connection adds value to the product, making it more than just an accessory or item of clothing.

• Empowering Artisans: By telling the stories behind artisanal products, we give a voice to the artisans. Fashion storytelling helps empower these creators, showcasing their skills and the hard work they put into each product. It gives consumers a deeper appreciation of the craftsmanship and artistry involved.

Fashion Storytelling at Journey of Objects

At Journey of Objects, we embrace the power of fashion storytelling in every piece we curate. Our collection of artisanal products reflects the passion and dedication of the artisans we work with, each with a unique story waiting to be told.

• Cultural Heritage: Many of our pieces are inspired by traditional techniques passed down through generations. We celebrate the rich cultural heritage behind every item, ensuring that each product carries a part of its maker’s history and identity.

• Collaborative Design: Our process is deeply collaborative. We work closely with artisans to ensure that their voice and vision shine through in every piece. This partnership allows us to create products that not only meet modern aesthetic standards but also stay true to the artisan’s original craft.

• Sustainability and Ethics: We are committed to sustainable and ethical practices, sourcing materials responsibly and supporting artisans in maintaining their craft. Our goal is to create products that stand the test of time while minimizing environmental impact.

• Bringing Stories to Life: Through fashion storytelling, we bring the stories of our products and artisans to life. Our customers get more than just a product—they get a piece of art that represents the time, effort, and passion of its creator.

Why Choose Artisanal Products?

There are several reasons why choosing artisanal products over mass-produced goods is beneficial:

• Unique and One-of-a-Kind: Each artisanal product is unique, making it a perfect choice for those who want something personal and exclusive.

• Supporting Artisans: When you purchase an artisanal product, you are directly supporting the artisans who create them, helping to preserve their craft and livelihood.

• Sustainability: Artisanal products are often made using environmentally friendly materials and methods, contributing to more sustainable consumption.

• Aesthetic Appeal: The artistry involved in creating artisanal products results in beautifully crafted items that make a statement, whether in your wardrobe or home décor.

Conclusion

Artisanal products offer more than just material value—they represent craftsmanship, culture, and creativity. At Journey of Objects, we believe that every item tells a story, and through fashion storytelling, we bring those stories to the forefront. Whether it’s a handwoven garment or a unique piece of jewelry, our artisanal products embody the spirit of tradition and innovation.

By choosing artisanal products, you’re not just making a purchase; you’re becoming part of a larger narrative that values sustainability, individuality, and craftsmanship. Explore our collection and discover the beauty of artisanal work through the lens of journey of objects.

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Key from the Divine Embrace Collection by @Bbounddd on twitter and all socials

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Zendaya at the Met Gala 2024, wearing custom Maison Margiela Artisanal by John Galliano, and hat by Stephen Jones.

The fruit, flowers, insects and birds on the gown fit the dress code of the night, 'The Garden of Time', inspired by J.G. Ballard's 1962 short story (explained here by the BBC).

The gown also references John Galliano’s Spring 1999 couture collection for Dior, in particular the gown below, decorated with grapes.

Maison Margiela said:

'A sage lamé bias-cut ‘siren dress’ overlaid with iridescent electric blue organza with ‘retrograding’ in undulating bands of hand-painted metallic crin, swathed in an aluminium material and iridescent organza drape and bow, with a corsage hand-embroidered in a bacchanal of hand-painted impasto in the grammar of the electric blues and emerald greens of scarab amulets, with formations of birds, flowers, vines, grapes and nuts, worn over a boudoir-coloured duchess satin corset. A silver metal-wire ‘reverse swatching’ hat and a black hand-painted voile crafted in the memory of plume and enveloped in matching coloured stockings by Stephen Jones for Maison Margiela, and Eau de Nil velour and faux lizard Tabi interlaced ankle-strap pumps by Christian Louboutin for Maison Margiela.

Created for Zendaya by John Galliano for Maison Margiela, the haute couture silhouette was inspired by the 1930s mythological works of the photographer Madame Yevonde and imbued with the memory of the orgiastic sceneries of the bacchanals of Ancient Greece. In a dance between painterly cutting and draping techniques – unique to each layer of the construction – and the superposition of fabric textures such as tin foil with transparent iridescent organza overlay, the composition conjures the staccato brushstrokes of Giovanni Boldini. The bias-cut ‘siren dress’ is a key expression in the creative practice of John Galliano, which first appeared at Maison Margiela in the Spring-Summer 2020 Artisanal Collection. Infused with a certain ‘snobisme’, the look is given the epithet of ‘86 and Lexington’, a nod to the subway station near The Met.

The dress was crafted with ‘retrograding’, a technique through which variations of thread-work, appliqué or encrustation degrade from the bottom to the top of a garment like the linear base drawing of a painting that hasn’t yet been finished. The ‘reverse swatching’ technique employed in the hat exchanges the fabrics traditionally used for certain parts of dressmaking with materials of a contrasting value.' X

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Crucifix on Margiela book 2021

“Martin Margiela of the 80s and 90s is Jean Louie’s most valued inspiration, held high on a pedestal, on a Biblical level. There was a time he only spoke about Martin Margiela’s genius tendencies, DIY and Tabi Boots. The raw and DIY aesthetics are what lead Castillo to proceed his dreams of becoming a fashion designer. Although Margiela’s garments are made of high quality finishings, Castillo found himself falling deep into void of purposeful imperfections; a world he didn’t realise was allowed in fashion. He found himself loving the ugly and the unconventional - as he should’ve foreseen due to his admiration for Punk music in college, but there was something completely different between Vivienne Westwood’s DIY to Martin Margiela’s DIY.

Castillo lived (lives) for strong aesthetics, one of his peeves in visual creativity are things not aligning or matching in his own desired way, spaces, art, nature, man-made constructions, designs, architecture, words and aesthetics he has no control over. This is the outcome of a person who was raised on Tumblr and Pinterest, or there was something wrong in his childhood that made him need to latch onto a specific style or colour of something. As a child, he was sickeningly possessed by the colour blue; everything had to be blue: the walls, the bed, the clothes, the shoes, accessories, his belongings, and even his food. He even chose Ravenclaw as his Hogwarts House, even though he was an alleged Gryffindor (according to a Buzzfeed Quiz). He grew out of blue in the end.

Unsure of the exact day, Jean Louie found himself collecting things that are black or white. He found symbolism in the shade Black as an act of rebellion against conformity. He was confused why people only wore black at funerals, so he decided everyday is a funeral (for laughs…but seriously, though). He discovered Underground-England and bought 4inch Creepers that he wore to his cousin’s grandmother’s funeral. He felt alive in black.”

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La Mode en Images. (2024). Set design for Maison Margiela Artisanal Couture Spring 2024 [Image and video].

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Dendezeiro- Inverno 2024 #SPFWn57 - #SPFW - São Paulo Fashion Week

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Maison Margiela Artisanal Collection 2024 Show

An emotional show. One steeped in artistic reverence. Wonderful shapes and shadows stalked the wooden boards of the catwalk. Models leered. Drama. Movement. Dickensian; think the darkened alleys of Victorian London. Expressive pieces reminiscent of McQueen, and the quintessential aesthetic of the Galliano we've come to know.

Image credits: Vogue France

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• Maison Margiela Artisanal 2024 Collection by John Galliano, Look 7.

• Evening gown made of silk fringe and spiral motif embroidery, 1925, by Madeleine Vionnet.

Madeleine Vionnet, was a French designer who opened her first fashion house in Paris in 1912, surviving both World Wars even after being forced to close during the First and Second war. Vionnet would use materials such as satin, gabardine and crêpe de chine that were uncommon for the 1920s and 1930s. She became the pioneer of the ‘bias cut’, a technique of cutting cloth against the grain of the fabric, allowing it to drape beautifully to the body and move with the wearer.

Madeleine Vionnet has been credited for inspiring numerous modern designers, especially John Galliano. She has been an inspiration of his since his Spring/Summer collection in 1989, where he adopted her ingenious technique of the bias cut, pushing slip dresses with the bias cut to the forefront of 1990s evening wear in fashion.

Galliano references back to the iconic work of Vionnet in this look on the runway, with many similarities to the evening gown she made in 1925. The evening gown consists of a bright red silk dress with fringe, that drapes to the waist and then flows down past the seam of the dress, and spiral motif embroidery on the hips. Galliano followed the same method but designed a skirt instead - a satin-back crêpe skirt in bottle-green with embellished metallic bronze fringe that falls to the floor and crescent moon motif embroidered on the hips.

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Sources:

Maison Margiela Artisanal 2023 Collection Look 7 image: https://theimpression.com/maison-margiela-spring-2024-couture-fashion-show-review/

Evening gown by Madeleine Vionnet image: https://www.europeana.eu/en/item/2048218/europeana_fashion_UF_86_70_4

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Maison Margiela Artisanal Haute Couture spring/summer 2015

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The Divine Embrace Collection by @Bbounddd on twitter and all socials

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Natasha Poonawalla at the Met Gala 2024, wearing custom Maison Margiela by John Galliano, (based on pieces from the Artisanal 2024 collection).

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“the struggling nihilist” cocoon coffin jacket by jean louie castillo (2023)

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The Newest Visual Story Is Now Online.  December Looks.

Reinterpreting a range of permanent collection pieces in several, casually styled looks focusing on distinctive appearance, comfort and function. From layered wool loose trousers and Fiber Bond™ sweaters to winter-ready scarves, neck warmers and hats, these silhouettes seamlessly combine the spirit  of each individual collection.

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