The Phantoms for Which Clothes Are Designed Sewing patterns are designed for imaginary people, based on average measurements taken in the 1930s by the WPA and adjusted over the decades by the Industry. I sew a Misses 14, designed for a woman 5’5” to 5’6”, 36/28/38, which is to say no one, so I alter the pattern to fit a phantom of me instead of a phantom of her. She doesn’t need any more dresses. — Chase Twichell, 1950 When you…
From Wakanda’s vibranium clothing, to the Amazon’s battle armor, and even the Jedi’s robes, clothing can make all the difference in films. A dynamic character needs dynamic clothing, especially if they’re the protagonist. Sometimes the costume even makes the person, like with Batman and Spider-Man. The whole point of the movie Men in Black was that the agents were all wearing black suits while they were fighting aliens with their high-tech gadgets. Part of our culture as movie-goers, book-readers, and…
We all love Meryl Streep’s portrayal of Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada, but as luxurious as the fashion industry may seem, it’s actually a lot dirtier than you’d think. This blog’s purpose is to give those who may not know or want more information about the environmental and human cost of the fashion industry’s unsustainable practices. Here is quote linked to an article talking about the problems posed by fast fashion: “Water pollution, toxic chemical use and textile…
