Recently, I came across an amazing designer who, in her own way, averted from the usual by the most miniscule but strengthened aspect: the material she uses. Palvika Rathod, a United Kingdom local uses all hand embroidered using recycled threads and fabrics. The result is not only independent and incredible, but also very femine. Inspired by global fashion and creating a collection of mainly dresses. .The operating principle behind her label is simple: reusing surplus such as off-cuts, pre consumer surplus, end of roll, damaged fabrics at the end of each producing season.
All of her collections are entirely made up unwanted and discarded materials. Despite this, they are as she stated perfectly useable, and still functional; each piece is individually cut from high quality reclaimed fabrics including cotton, jersey, tweeds and wovens but no silks.
Her findings come from rescue efforts from their journey towards destruction and individually customised with elaborate crochet trims and details. The result is simple shapes for maximum wearability and try to balance between a contemporary approach to fashion design and an ethical solution to borrowing from past materials.
As a result of this, she has also shaped her participation in fashion events to this objective. For example, she has taken part in a chartity fashion show called Mode north West in carlisle hosted by Helena King and Garth Gatrix. She also takes part in events for social objectives such as taking part in fashion for peace event in Kenya to to promote peace after the recent political crisis.
This line is incredible to say the least, Hetty invites you to research this designer.....she will become an obession of yours as it has mine.
Stay Fabulous!
Heather Bachman
Editor-In-Chief
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