#vintage wool

[littlealienproducts]

Vintage 1970s 100% virgin wool embroidered cardigan from merriweathergoods

[marzipanandminutiae]

no but genuinely I lose a little more patience for people who won't wear wool, leather, silk, or fur every day that I live in a world where plastic is increasingly the only damn kind of clothing you can find (or the only kind of fabric for sewing, even)

obviously, animal cruelty is horrible. I believe that even industries that rely on the deaths of animals should make their lives as good and their ends as humane as possible. and many of these industries need tighter environmental regulations on their production practices- some of the chemicals involved are highly toxic and ill-controlled at times

but at some point, you have to wake up to the fact that the only alternative we've found to date is destroying our planet

it's all plastic. and plastic is horrible for the world- the environment, humans, and especially animals. how cruelty-free is it to cause mass habitat loss? or climate change that disrupts food sources for those animals on a vast scale? how is that better than the deaths of a relatively small proportion of animals comparatively?

(and don't even start with "but pineapple leather! but cactus leather!" when those are still basically plastic due to heavy plastics use in their production processes. there is currently no non-plastic alternative to most animal-based textile products)

I've always tried to keep in mind that we all have to decide where our line is, that we all consume and there's no way of living in this world that doesn't take something from it. that for me, plastic clothing is to be avoided as much as possible, and for others, animal clothing products are to be avoided as much as possible. that the choice is equally valid

but I'm having a hard time seeing it as valid anymore when it just feels like trying to push the unpleasant part away from yourself so you can pretend your choice has no negative impacts. you're not wearing animal skin (or wool that an animal didn't even die to produce), so surely your way of doing things is better! no animals were harmed in the making of your outfit!

except. they were.

they and all the rest of us.

[fashionsfromhistory]

Winter Coat

c.1955

Sue Ann Genet Costume Collection at Syracuse University

[moroccancraftbzaar]

Small Round vintage rug

[webdiggerxxx]

꧁★꧂

[mewnette]

Pocket Pets, handmade, Ara Jeretzian Wool Chenille, Austria, vintage 1950s-60s

[oxfords---notbrogues]

Huntsman

[fannyrosie]

I am honestly feeling so uninspired at the moment

I took those two first pictures (as well as my outfit video) in 8 minutes before rushing out to take the morning train to yet another medical appointment.

Outfit rundown Skirt: old Pink Martini (Boutique 1861) Cardigan: offbrand from many years ago Turtleneck: second-hand Ank Rouge Hat: Parkhurst Bag: second-hand Fint Shoes: thrifted Belt: thrifted Brooches: vintage Maiitake earrings: Takano (Design Festa)

[vintagehomecollection]

In a serene bedroom with white ceiling and walls, John Saladino relies on sensual white textures - a plush wool rug and a luxurious bedcover of quilted silken fabric. The result is a retreat with a refined spiritual quality.

House Beautiful Color, 1993

[dandyads]

Pendelton Woolen Mills, 1956

12 Days of Xmas: Day 5 🎁

[tiahnaparisart]

🧡🩷 GROOVY BABY! 🩷🧡

This was my second ever foray into crochet and quite a bold project, both in color and scope. So, so many ends to weave in, and no set pattern for this one, though there are others online who have given recreating from the screen a go and who have been very helpful - see my Ko-Fi post (link in bio) for more details, including my attempt at writing it up.

Though definitely shagadelic, it's not perfect - l'd love to try blocking it to get some of the trim to sit with some more flounce but ran out of time before the event I wore it to. I may add a layer or two to the sleeves to make them more dramatically 60s flared, but for now, I'm thrilled!

I secured the dress to my shoulders with clutch fashion glue (not sponsored, just happy to have a product that works!) and it seemed to work a treat- can't wait to have a play with this some more, especially for temporary hemming and other fun textile work.

[costumeloverz71]

Wool coat, c.1895

©Les Arts Décoratifs

[fashionsfromhistory]

Skirt Suit

Rahvis (London, England)

1948

Victoria & Albert Museum (Accession number: T.486:1, 2-1996)

[moroccancraftbzaar]

Small Round Vintage Rug

[ghw-archive]

Michael Sherard

[chicinsilk]

N°14

Balenciaga Haute Couture Collection Fall/Winter 1950-51. Wool suit with very pure lines, draped with a soft wool velvet stole by E.Meyer. Velvet beret trimmed with feathers.

Balenciaga Collection Haute Couture Automne/Hiver 1950-51. Tailleur de lainage aux lignes très pures, drapé d'une étole en velours de laine souple de E.Meyer. Béret en velours garni de plumes.

Illustration de Sainville