This patchwork jersey made from upcycled football clothing is super classy.
I created it by assembling pieces of reused fabrics, from second-hand sports materials, to give them a second life.
This unique piece was presented during the Football X Fashion show, a choreographed fashion show presented to the public as part of the Art Plus People festival in Brussels . You can see the images of this show on my Instagram account @julie_menuge
The complete collection places great emphasis on the patchwork technique and is inspired by the world of football .
The patchwork pieces were cut from collected football jerseys. I then assembled them to create a new fabric based on the original cut of the basic jersey model.
Made with great care and attention to detail , this jersey was entirely handmade by myself in my workshop in Brussels. It took me more than 8 hours of work to develop the color range, decide on the placement of the patterns, for the graphic composition and the sewing work up to the finishing touches.
This creation is part of my upcycling approach which, in addition to promoting artisanal textile know-how, creates bridges between cultures, such as football and fashion.
And also, I thought it was a good idea to combine the vintage floral patterns of our grannies' dresses with the fluorescent sports fabrics and the white polka dot lingerie fabric.
What is the connection between the three? It's the same technology that was used to create all these textile materials in the first place, it's the same old industry that needs to be recycled and renewed through creation. I dedicate myself to it every day with humor and love for the mix of genres and poetry ;)
The shorts and socks in this set can be purchased separately in the Football X Fashion section of my shop.
Upcycled fabrics :
- Synthetic jersey, reused football shirts
- Mesh "plumetis", surplus from underwear manufacturing factory
- Vintage 70s printed synthetic jersey
Technical details:
Last photo: ©Damien Duponcheele
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