#vintage wool blend sweater

[gothprentiss]

hey. hey. i cannot make any inroads on your ethics but hey. hey listen. if you nod along with posts like this one

look into how this stuff is processed sometime 👍

i mean, full disclosure: i do genuinely think “i love animal products ❤️ they’re biodegradable” is kind of antivegan cope because, you know, no one ever seems to be talking about natural plant fibers versus synthetics in these contexts— despite the fact that, on average, they comprise significantly more of your wardrobe and significantly more of your short-term, short-life garments— but also, and more importantly: i do not know what kind of beautiful little production chain is being imagined here, but the idea that you go from sheep or cow or so on to your wardrobe to the compost heap to fresh soil in 5-15 years, zero environmental impact, is really out of touch with most factors of consumption. leather for example can be biodegradable, but a lot of processed leather takes significantly longer to decompose— not as long as pvc, but longer than you use it for— due to the nature of its treatment. if you buy leather goods you are virtually never buying untreated leather; tanning is a chemical process with pretty significant environmental consequences. if you are getting for example a wool coat, the odds that you can afford a 100% wool coat as opposed to a wool-synthetic blend are pretty low; same with sweaters. so maybe you thrift a leather jacket or a vintage 100% wool sweater and get some use out of it. you buy a pair of leather shoes and feel good about it. hey, their treatment and soles probably biodegrade too right? and without any lasting impacts on the environment? and maybe you overcorrect for “vegan item!!” fast fashion greenwashing and end up with items which are pretty much exactly as non-biodegradable as their plastic equivalents, and exactly as short-lived because the quality of low-budget manufacturing these days seems to be constantly getting worse.

i don’t mean to scaremonger or whatever— there really isn’t much of a way out of this unless you have some serious cash to spend. but the idea of a totemic Ecologically Good category of material is obviously out of touch with how most people in the world get their clothes and loudly praising a product which is not actually in practice guaranteed to be better than its plastic substitute is oddly common on this website. cmon there isn’t even a character limit. there’s space to actually say something useful

#i think there are a lot of posts on here that are like #finally! i can think [categorical thing]! it is an unalloyed good! #and it is like oh god but the subcategories

[five-thousand-loaves-of-bread]

saw rare vintage second hand sweater really liked but expensive n during debate buy, someone else bought. n super regret. so. planning sweater.

[id: bad phone drawing of sweater. gradient, blue from darkest to lightest until middle of sweater, then purple and teal (supposed to be) gradient from light to dark on either side of body, then greenish yellow gradient from light to darkest for rest of body n sleeves. on green yellow gradient, have white dot. end id]

white dot suppose be sheep.

issue is no single line of (non superwash animal fiber) yarn have all color in smooth transition (yes even cascade 220 series). so plan on blend: knit 2 strand color A held together, then knit color A and B held together, then 2 strand B held together…. etc for blend

so like AA, AB, BB, BC, CC…

debating between knit mohair sweater, mohair + solid wool sweater, or 2 solid wool (probably sports weight single strand) held together sweater

will be super complicate sweater, but colorwork… not inherent complicate? because mostly just. gradient other than sheep’s n other stuff

worry mohair fuzzy not going make colorwork show up well. but it mostly just gradient? fuzzy nice but don’t know if suitable for this project? obscure detail like sheep? n also not sure want obscure gradient into more seamless transition or leave as distinct bars. think blocky bar actually look kinda good for this. unique look. but mohair blend color look nicer/easier/smoother imo.

wool held together, worry color blend not work as well…. and. been salivate over mohair so hard get brain let go.

ideal answer is like. swatch but hm. that mean buy sample of both option n that expensive.

also don’t know if ANY of this made sense.

advice welcome n picture example of mohair colorwork & solid 2 different color wool yarn held together greatly appreciate :o

#wool special interest #🍞.txt #fiber arts #knitting

[wildbeautifuldamned]

Vintage 80's Escada Red Sweater Couture High Fashion Streetwear Wool Blend ebay t.rose.fashion.and.finds

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[professorpski]

Vogue Knitting, Spring/Summer 2023

This issue has you ready for warmer days with no-sleeve and short sleeve looks. The most playful is the Popsicle by Mari Lynn Patrick who calls it a quick knit although it is a 3 out of 4 for difficulty. It has asymmetrical shoulders and ribbing through the body. It is done up in Anzula Vera which is a sport-weight yarn made of silk and linen, and that lovely rosy color is called Blush.

My favorite because of its vintage look is the eyelet patterns Campanula by Deborah Newton, a fitted polo collared pullover done in a taupe. 3 out of 4 for difficulty, it is done up in Skacel ALB Lino, also a sport-weight yarn and made of a blend of wool and linen.

A section of paired sweaters--one simple one dolled-up--gives us the strapped v-neck called The Artist by Melissa Leapman that is a 2 out of 4 for difficulty. It uses Blue Sky Fibers Skinny, a worsted weight cotton yarn and appears opposite a plain v-neck also by Leapman. Similarly, the ruffled sleeves on a charcoal grey, crewneck pullover accompany a plain crewneck. The ruffled version is called The Muse, and is 2 out of 4 for difficulty. It is made in Berroco Luca yarn, a worsted weight cashmere and cotton blend, and both are by Norah Gaughan.  

Vista is the cream-colored tunic is by Lavinia Voiculescu in Cascade Hampton which is a DK-weight yarn in a blend of cotton and linen. Although the eyelet pattern makes it look complicated, the shape is very simple and the difficulty is only 2 out of 4.

Lastly, on the cover is The Dancer by Donna Estin which is made up of a boucle yarn, hence all the appealing texture, The yarn is called Curiosity by African Expressions which is blended wool, polyamide and mohair which is also a DK weight yarn and the pretty blue color is #9112. The sweater is a 2 out of 4 for difficulty.

In addition to interviews, and columns on new books, new yarns, new products, Meg Swansen shares some knitting tips from her mother Elizabeth Zimmerman.

You can find it at your local yarn store or online here: https://www.vogueknitting.com/

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[aloeverawrites]

Tips for dark academia fashion

I've had a difficult time coming up with outfits for a few reasons so these tips are especially helpful for trans masculine people, autistic people or people who have sensory issues, and people trying to dress vegan.

-Try looking for clothes in second-hand stores.

It's better for the environment, and for the you.

The clothes are cheaper, so not as big of a deal if you change your mind about them later.

If you accidentally buy something that's made out of animals, like fur, leather or wool, it doesn't cause as much harm. Your money isn't going directly to a company that exploits/kills animals.

There's also a larger variety of clothes, so you can find things with the right textures that won't mess up you up.

Finally, a lot of the things are donated because they're older or out of fashion, which means it's a good collection of vintage clothing.

-Items to add to your wardrobe.

Waistcoats are really nice, especially if they're made out of a soft fabric. I have one made out of polyviscose with a polyesther lining, and it's so comfortable. And since it's secondhand, I don't feel bad about buying plastic. As for sensory issues, the waistcoat is kind of a nice sort of pressure and it makes me feel better when I'm walking around in public. Feels like a hug, 10/10.

Plaid flannel button-ups. I didn't think that it was particularly dark academia but it actually works really well as a second layer. Under a coat it just looks like a sweater vest or something, they're really nice. Again it's important that's it soft, and if it's a re-purposed pyjama top no one has to know. Plus flannel is usually vegan and made out of cotton, which is ethical and really comfortable.

Solid colour button ups. These are easy to pair with coats and plaid flannel layers. I bought a bunch of really comfortable button-ups from an op-shop, you can sleep in them if you wanted, they're lovely. The one I'm wearing now is a polyesther/cotton blend so again it's vegan.

Coats and jackets. I bought a jacket recently but it's a bit scratchy so it's been banished to the depths of my closet, lol. But hey it cost five bucks so who cares really. I also got a coat that is the love of my life. It's kind of heavy so that's a really nice pressure to have when you're out and about, very grounding. It also has inside pockets. I really recommend the inside pockets. Coats are very timeless and you see them a lot in like British tv (Endeavour, Doctor who, Sherlock) so I really associate them with vintage/dark academia. I'm not completely sure what my coat is made of as the label was torn/chewed off (part of the op-shop charm), but the lining feels like the lining of my waistcoat, kind of a viscous silky feeling. (Though hopefully it's not actually silk.) The outside is kind of a soft cottony feel. I don't think it's wool because I have a wool allergy and I would have perished by now.

Scarves. I bought a light blue viscose scarf which is really soft. You can also buy really light square scarves to hang on the walls for a bit of drama, especially if they have nice colours or pictures.

Pants. As for pants a straight leg black or brown pair would work with most outfits. I bought a polyester pair on sale at a hiking goods store, and they're really light and comfortable because of that.

Hats. They really do make an outfit vintage but, yeah. I've yet to find a hat that doesn't make me look strange. The reputation of fedoras have been forever sullied so we're not even going there. I'm currently on the hunt for a baker boy cap that doesn't make me look like an idiot, I will let you know if I ever succeed.

So some general tips when it comes to dressing vintage/dark academia with these limitations:

-Dressing to "pass" as a transmasculine dude.

They weren't lying button-ups really do help.

If you dress vintage, you might be read more a a guy. In the 1920s or similar time periods, people were more strict on separating men's and women's clothing, so old-fashion clothing is generally read as either feminine or masculine. Kind of depressing for people back then but at least we can use it to our advantage now-

If you're wearing a coat, flannel and button-ups, all of those layers can hide your chest so you don't have to worry as much about binding. Also the cut of the coat might be able to give you a more "masculine" shape and provide that good gender euphoria.

These layers don't cling to the body as much as cotton t-shirts, so even if you're just wearing one button-up it can hide things well and give you the shape you want.

These are donated by a bunch of older dudes so if you're like me they'll look huge on you. A lot of fashion sites say not to do this but personally I prefer looking like I'm drowning in a shirt. But if you want them to fit better you can alter them or kind of fold them into a waistcoat.

Rolling up your sleeves and buttoning them is pure gender euphoria. I love it.

-Dressing with ethical materials

Second hand clothing reduces your environmental impact and keeps clothes out of the landfill.

Using plant-based fibres instead of animal based ones means that animals aren't being harmed for your wardrobe. The moral issues with fur are present with all kinds of animal clothing, eg (and trigger warning) leather means that calves are shot, wool means that sheep are cut during shearing and eventually sent to slaughter, silk means that silkworms are boiled alive.

It can also be better for the environment as animal agriculture is a leading cause of climate change.

It can help human rights issues, as having to kill/handle animals can be mentally and physically harmful to workers. There's also the problems with leather tanning affecting water supplies and causing cancer in workers.

-Dressing for sensory issues

A lot of these materials like cotton, viscose and flannel are really soft so they won't cause sensory issues.

Feel free to go through op-shops and just touch fabric until you find something that's really comfortable. You don't have to settle, take home an outfit made of clouds and dreams. Plus op-shops have a lot of cool dark academia things like doilies, candleholders and antique paintings, so you'll probably want to go through them anyway. Might as well get some clothes while you're at it.

The low-cost can make it easier to quickly create a new wardrobe that doesn't make your skin want to escape.

Heavy coats or waistcoats can provide a pressure that's grounding and comfortable.

So there you have it, a very specific dark academia fashion guide. Hope it's helpful!

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[laundryandtaxes]

Hi! I was wondering if you could give pointers towards phasing out fast fashion/starting to wear actually fitting clothes when poor and without easy access to a tailor? I try to phase out the real cheap shit for nicer stuff from the surf shop and second hand shops, and overall buy less of it. Like have a few good shirts, a couple of good jackets etc. But I can't find pants that fit me and I'm an idiot who refuses to wear anything but men's clothing. Like it isn't a good look and it isn't sustainable and I'm kind of sick of looking like a 12 year old 24/7.

I am also an idiot who refuses to wear any items of women's clothing even when it would make life easier for me to do to. My advice would be to look for the kinds of items that have features built in that you'd try to achieve through tailoring. For instance, athletic taper cuts tend to work well for those of us with a lot of ass to get into our jeans. Classic menswear calls for a much roomier shirt fit than male fast fashion, and this is also to your advantage wrt having some chest room. So vintage Brooks Brothers shirts, especially in their classic (roomy) fit but maybe even in their older Milano fit (vintage Milano fit works for me and I'm fairly small chested now, for reference) might work well, but basically you want to look for clothing with a lot of room where you individually happen to need it. And it never hurts to learn to sew, so that you can do simple things like taking up a hem yourself. My advice is to try a couple different vintage shirts and cuts from different brands, and then kind of go all in if you find one that works. You wanna prioritize natural materials as much as you can for longevity, practicality, and sustainability. For anything other than performance clothing intended to be used while exercising, I think natural materials are superior to blends. I make an exception for acrylic blended into sweaters, personally. Ebay is my absolute best friend here- people are always amazed that I got "lucky" on ebay but in fact I get email alerts that I check a couple times a week and I open the site at least twice a week. I don't get lucky, I'm looking all the time.

I also don't think that ALL fast fashion purchases are inexcusable. For instance, my favorite cheap jeans are actually Old Navy. But when I buy a pair of their jeans, I'm going to be able to wear them for at least 4 years because they're 99% cotton, and that's giving them an appropriate number of wears before washing as one should with denim. The same is NOT true of their women's denim, but the men's denim is quite good and I have jeans of theirs that I wore for 8 years. Uniqlo knitwear (or at least their 100% Merino wool turtleneck line) is very, very good quality for the price, and I hear their 100% cotton tailoring stuff is quite good too. Your goal is to get off fast fashion, but that goal can be advanced by buying items you expect to last for years no matter their origin.

IF you happen to be roughly a 15.5 inch neck with a 33 inch sleeve (measured from just past wrist bone to I think the middle of the back?), I actually have two vintage Milano fit Brooks Brothers shirts I'm currently trying to rehome- one ice blue OCBD, one spread collar navy/white stripe dress shirt, both in their noniron cotton which I do not prefer but it is very wrinkle resistant. I could get you measurements if you'd like them, but they're ever so slightly too big for me now and I also don't prefer noniron shirting, but they're 100% cotton and I could get them to you for the price of shipping. Let me know if you'd like more specific advice.

[afashionelles]

Off White Sneakers himself and his work

Think rugby and polo shirts featuring a new 1977 insignia, cable knit Off White Shoes turtleneck sweaters, '90s barn jackets redone in cool cotton blends, and wardrobe staples rendered in French terry and jersey. It's sporty in feel, but she made it feel super high-fashion with the help of a striped fur stole, miniskirt, and strappy stilettos. You'd never guess that the stripes that decorate these pieces don't miss the cape dresses were inspired by data charts about global warming. The moment Linda, Cindy, Naomi, and Christy traipsed down Fall 1991 catwalk to the strains of George Michael's Freedom! '90, history was made.

Pop stars and go hand in hand, but the label's Gen Z muse is undoubtedly Dua Lipa. Still, it feels like it's not enough. It's the tail end of New York Fashion Week, and the vibrant street style scene certainly hasn't disappointed. How do you wrap up a fashion show in the age of social media? By giving the audience and the viewers at home a moment designed for Instagram. The collection also includes some covetable pieces that take inspiration from classic American style too. As a designer, Manning understands trial and error is part of the process, and he isn't afraid to keep exploring Off White Sneakers himself and his work.

Intarsia is wonderful if you want to make a knit with a pattern that has multiple colors, Geyter further explains. With so many jobs in the fashion industry, it's no surprise that he has killer personal style to boot. Kit Willow, the Australian designer behind Kitx, is doing her damnedest to fight that slide. The forecast in Paris predicts several days of 50 degrees and sunny weather during the men's shows, giving the fashion crowd a chance to showcase their best looks while attending shows from Louis Vuitton, Dior Men, Rick Owens, and Kenzo, among many more.

Today's stylish celebrities are rocking windbreakers in fresh new ways. Don't be afraid to try bold colors too, like rich neon hues, that break away from the norm. I was talking a lot with my team and I'm thankful to them Off White Outlet because they gave me this confidence that we needed to do it. When we met for coffee on New York's Lower East Side-between stores like Bode, Cafe Forgot, and adjacent to the highly curated vintage emporium James Veloria, each of which represents the city's new style-Prost appeared like a vision in almost a dozen clashing and ethereal layers: vintage floral jeans worn under a pleated wool skirt inspired by my look at , a tie-neck blouse and crochet vest underneath a Collina Strada pink hoodie, and a long strand of pearls.

#Off White

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The Timeless Appeal of Baseball Jackets for Men: A Style Icon Resurrected

In the world of men's fashion, certain garments stand the test of time, effortlessly blending classic appeal with modern sensibilities. Among these enduring pieces, the baseball jacket holds a special place, embodying a rich history of athleticism, culture, and style. From its humble origins on the diamond to its status as a wardrobe staple, the baseball jacket for men continues to captivate fashion enthusiasts around the globe.

A Brief History

The story of the baseball jacket traces back to the mid-19th century when baseball emerged as America's favorite pastime. In those early days, players sought protection from the elements with wool sweaters and coats, often adorned with their team's insignia. However, it wasn't until the 20th century that the modern baseball jacket, as we know it, began to take shape.

The breakthrough came in the 1930s when the innovative retailer G.H. Bass introduced the first-ever satin baseball jacket. Featuring a button-up front, ribbed collar, cuffs, and waistband, this design became an instant hit among players and fans alike. With its distinctive style and practicality, the baseball jacket quickly transcended its athletic origins to become a fashion statement in its own right.

Cultural Significance

Beyond its practical utility on the field, the baseball jacket became a symbol of camaraderie, team spirit, and American heritage. Its association with high school and college sports teams fostered a sense of belonging and pride among athletes and supporters. Over time, the jacket's iconic silhouette found its way into popular culture, gracing the silver screen in films like "Rebel Without a Cause" and "Grease," further cementing its status as a timeless classic.

Modern Resurgence

While the baseball jacket enjoyed its heyday in the mid-20th century, its popularity never waned. In recent years, designers and fashion houses have reimagined this iconic piece, infusing it with contemporary twists while staying true to its roots. Today, men's baseball jackets come in a variety of materials, from traditional wool and satin to lightweight nylon and leather, catering to diverse tastes and preferences.

What sets the baseball jacket apart is its versatility. Whether dressed up with tailored trousers and loafers for a smart-casual look or paired with jeans and sneakers for a laid-back vibe, this wardrobe essential effortlessly transitions from day to night, making it a go-to option for any occasion.

Key Features

When shopping for a men's baseball jacket, there are several key features to consider:

Material: Choose between classic wool for a heritage feel, sleek satin for a vintage look, or modern iterations in nylon or leather for a contemporary twist.

Fit: Opt for a tailored fit that skims the body without being too tight or overly loose, ensuring both comfort and style.

Details: Look for signature details like ribbed collar, cuffs, and waistband, as well as contrasting sleeves and embroidered emblems for added flair.

Color: While traditional baseball jackets feature team colors or classic black-and-white combinations, feel free to experiment with bold hues or subtle neutrals to suit your style.

Conclusion

In a world where trends come and go, the varsity jacket black remains a steadfast symbol of timeless style and sartorial elegance. Whether you're a sports enthusiast, a fashion aficionado, or simply appreciate quality craftsmanship, investing in a men's baseball jacket is sure to elevate your wardrobe and stand the test of time. So, embrace the heritage, embrace the style, and make the baseball jacket your own.

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[wildbeautifuldamned]

Vintage KRIZIA Maglia Short Wool Cashmere Blend Sweater Size 38 ebay printcustomprint

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