When the pandemic first hit, many people were left with no option but to stay home.
But even people at home discovered they could also create for themselves.
What is craftcore?
Craftcore is the act of implementing hand-crafted elements, often created by artisans, into fashion pieces.
Additionally, adding embroidery or beaded embellishments into a piece of fashion can also be included in this category.
It gave the spotlight to the idea of what slow fashion looks like.
According toL’Officiel, it’s a way for many people to feel like they are supporting sustainable fashion.
Sometimes, it can also be a way to sustain smaller, independent brands.
For example, the brandDauphinettefeatured upcycled beaded bags and hand-painted practices in its first ever fashion presentation in 2020.
For Cheng, this intentionality and purpose behind her designs is at the core of reinventing fashion.
you might find a variety of craftcore goods to fit your style.
Consider crochet clothing, where just about anything you wear can be made with a crocheting method.
Many artists offer up their painting services while others D.I.Y.
the painting at home.
Beaded jewelry is a great example of craftcore fashion that you could wear.
Find beaded items made into earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and even handbags.
