Patchwork is funny. It’s like the Sacha Baron Cohen of fabric. Everywhere it goes it stirs people up and they either love it or hate it! Patchwork has always been around but just recently I’ve noticed an influx of patchwork within our visual culture. It could very well be that I just caught sight of a small pool of brands, but let me show you what I mean… here are some examples (from mainstream to not so):
Patchwork cap ($60) and Patched vest ($148)
Both from J-crew
Souk Chic area rug ($150) from carpet tile maker FLOR
And last but not least…this patched hen doorstopper ($39) from eco-conscious VivaTerra
I can’t help but recall an incident earlier this year when a certain controversial patchwork bag was unleashed onto us; the Louis Vuitton Tribute Patchwork Bag that retailed for $42,000. For those of you who missed the story, no I don’t have an extra digit in that number. The bag is made up of 15 different previous LV bag styles and only 24 were made. But wouldn’t it be rad if the whole patchwork fad ignited from here!?!? I know, I’m such a glutton for conspiracy.
The LV Tribute Patchwork Bag
October 2, 2007 at 2:37 am
Man, this is some cool shit… well, I actually like the hat, it looks real neat!
October 1, 2007 at 10:37 pm
Man, this is some cool shit… well, I actually like the hat, it looks real neat!