#contemporary clothing

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2023 June

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Alex Venezia (1993-) "Autumnal Hymn"

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Louise Bourgeois, Self Portrait. 2007. Bronze with silver nitrate patina;

[janasojka]

Few more hours left to purchase tshirts, sweatshirts and long-sleeves with my seven designs! Here is the link

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"Emu Wear" by Maria Fernanda Cardoso.

[agirlnamedbone]

Francis Schanberger Sleeping Dress with Evening Gloves (Flapper) Red Tulip Anthotype 28" w x 36" 2014

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what advice do you have for building a classy, dark energy, femme wardrobe on a budget?

I LOVE these expensive brands I see (YSL, Balenciaga, Jimmy Choo, etc.) but I'm trying to save money for more important things right now.

(plus I can't afford lots of super high end brands on a regular basis, as I'm sure most of us can't lol).

How can I "find dupes" for lack of a better term for these bougie brands I love, or what tips do you have for looking classy and highend on a budget (fashion wise anyway)?

Thanks xoxo

Hi love! I would say the main thing to do is pay attention to fabrics and stitching of garments.

Overall construction matters considerably more than the name on the tag when it comes to building a "high-end" wardrobe. Some fabrics to look for include: 100% cashmere, Pima/Supima cotton/organic cotton, merino wool, genuine leather, and/mulberry silk.

Pay attention to the stitching/buttons or accents on garments. Make sure there are no gaps or loose threads. Look for lined or double-lined items. Darker garments tend to look more expensive. Stick to neutral colors and classic silhouettes for a more "elevated" look.

Some more "affordable" brands (in the mostly $100-$300 range) I love include:

The Frankie Shop

Pixie Market

Massimo Dutti

Manière De Voir

Lilysilk

Reformation

Naadam

Sézane

GAP

Express (for bodysuits/trousers)

Banana Republic

Everlane (the Supima basic tops are great for the price)

Personally, my favorite way to save money on high-end clothes is to use sites like TheOutnet or YOOX and shop the sales sections of designer retailers like Farfetch, Luisa Via Roma, Saks, FWRD, etc. to get the same quality of clothing for less.

Hope this helps xx

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Walking somewhere nowhere

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Untitled 3 & 4 by Thota Vaikuntam

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Alex Venezia (1993-) "Repose"

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ANA MENDIETA, DOG, 1974, Lifetime black and white photograph, 20.3 x 25.4 cm, 8 x 10 ins paper size, 38.7 x 44.8 x 3.2 cm, 15 1/4 x 17 5/8 x 1 1/4 ins framed

[janasojka]

Only one day left to purchase tshirts, sweatshirts and long-sleeves with my seven designs! Link to the shop

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📢 Unlocking the power of scrolling! A few days ago I’ve discovered an incredible project by chance on instagram - These images campaign (which I absolutely ADORE) were shot for the ‘Cotton, Our Pride’ project, promoted by the Ethical Fashion Initiative - In celebration of ‘World Cotton Day’, 10 African designers were invited to create unique pieces from the fabrics produced by the EFI’s network in Benin, Burkina Faso and Mali. Each designer was supported by the EFI at every stage of the process, from the choice of fabrics to the finalization of the collections - this approach has strengthened a deep connection between hashtag#designers and hashtag#artisans, elevating both hashtag#craft and hashtag#culture. Sustainability is inclusive, human-centered, and deeply creative. But first, let me say: SUSTAINABILITY IS COOOL 🔥

.:. MONDAY STORY .:.

✨ New week, new story. ✨

credits: @manjujournal