Patchworks are Dominating the Runways this Summer 2021

Most of you must be detesting fast fashion and looking to take refuge in sustainability as a fashion trend. No wonder, patchworks are making a comeback in every boutique in Galway ! From Stella McCartney to Duro Olowu, every fashion designer has popped bursts of colour into their collection through patchworks. While some relate the juxtaposition of different textures, colours and designs to the Japanese art of pottery repairing, others take it as a way of reinvigorating the past. There are still others, who simply enjoy the individuality it brings to one’s wardrobe but more than that, it’s the comfort that’s priceless. How to Flaunt Patchworks? Probably the best thing about this fashion trend is that it’s no longer restricted to the elderly. Youngsters can put it on and rock the look in their own ways. That’s because the patchwork outfits today are fabricated from not just traditional textile but satins and luxe silks are slowly getting into the mixture. As for occas...