Dana, who wrote the must-reads Deluxe, how vogue misplaced its shine And Fashionopolis, the worth of quick vogue and the way forward for clothesoutlined 5 methods she recycles, rewears and rethinks vogue decisions:
1. Purchase higher, purchase much less. A Stella McCartney supporter, Dana often wears Stella McCartney fits to work occasions and valuable items from Tom Ford, Gucci and Alaia that she has had in her wardrobe because the early Eighties. “I am a giant fan of natural cotton shirts — my fundamental wardrobe is a pair of outdated Levi’s, an Alabama Chanin white T-shirt, and a pair of loafers.”
2. Be ingenious when one thing goes mistaken: “Whereas touring, a beloved Christian Louboutin shoe was spoiled in a suitcase catastrophe with some olive oil. A pal suggested me so as to add olive oil to the opposite shoe in order that the pair would have the identical patina! You get the concept: if a white shirt has been spoiled by purple wine, use dye to save lots of the shirt as an alternative of throwing it away.”
3. Wash in chilly water, quick cycle: “Lengthy washes and common spin cycles can shorten the life of garments.”
4. Preserve garments in circulation: “That is the unique that means of round vogue. I consider in altering my garments.”
5. Gown up older items: “Brooches are again, similar to scarves. I consider in dressing up garments with artistic equipment.”
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