Redesign volume II: metalwork

From the mind of our very own in-house designer (Betsy designs both jewelry and clothing) comes the next Other Lives workshop concept - adding metal (in the form of chains, grommets, studs and safety pins) to your clothing.

We took inspiration from the ever ingenious Christopher Kane, who hasn't met a chain or rhinestone trim he didn't love, as well as Alexander Wang, Area, Alyx, JW Anderson, and Marine Serre. Check out our favorite looks below!

Christopher Kane FW18

Christopher Kane F19

Christopher Kane Resort20

Alyx SS20

AREA SS20

AREA FW19

JW Anderson FW20

Alexander Wang FW18

Marine Serre FW20

Monse FW20

Want to add a little metal to your wardrobe? Sign up for the workshop here!

AUGUST 29, 2020

Create a new piece through metal embellishment. In this workshop, we will teach you how to update tired pieces in your wardrobe by decorating them with metal findings you already have. We will work on silhouette manipulation, hand sewing chain fringe, safety pin embellishments and chain straps.

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WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Fabric scissors

Needle & thread

Straight pins

Metal Trims (chains, safety pins, broken jewelry, rhinestones, earrings)

Sewing machine (optional)

Tailors chalk

Masking tape

Ruler or measuring tape

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For Metal Fringe embellishment: Any piece of clothing!

For Chain Straps: Spaghetti Strap, tube top/ dress, bralette etc (anything with skinny straps!)

Bring what you have, and your curiosity. We'll help with the rest!

Redesign Volume I: The Keyhole Tee

This is a time to be comfortable, and what's more comfortable than a tee? We all have torn, faded and forgotten pieces of this classic staple in the corners of our closet, and we want to give you a reason to wear it again. Our inaugural virtual workshop (on July 25th) will do just that. Here are pieces that inspired this workshop from some of our favorite designers. We are excited to see where you take this inspiration!

GUCCI SS2020 RTW

HELIOT EMIL SPRING 2020

SUPRIYA LELE SS2020 RTW

OFF-WHITE S2020 RTW

RICK OWENS SS19 MENSWEAR

RICK OWENS S2018 RTW

DION LEE F2018

Want to join us in creating your own keyhole tee? Sign up here

JULY 25,2020

In this workshop, we will teach you how to update the most classic of essentials in your closet: the T-shirt. We will work on statement keyholes, length manipulation and basic embellishments.

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WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Fabric scissors

Needle & thread

Straight pins

Tailors chalk, design tape or a pencil!

Twill (or any other ribbon or cording you may have)

Sewing machine (optional)

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Hope to see you there! Feel free to tag us (@otherlivesstudio) in your upcycling

experiments - we can't wait to see what you create!