13 Threads invited us to participate in the project Out of Fashion. It’s a project by three young photographers ‘ who share an interest in fashion as a form of art, craft and communication.’
Each of them approaches the subject from a different point of view. Questions about identity, memory and portrayal of women are raised, as well as discussion about the ethics of over consumption of fashion and its consequences on our lives and on the environment.
Once upon a time …
This is the only old “out of fashion” garment I have saved over the years …
It’s a skirt with a lovely story to tell …
I was wearing this skirt when I met my husband for the first time!
To make the picture complete … I was barefoot and wore a white see-through blouse …
Through her project The Memory of My Wardrobe, Ida Taavitsainen looks at ‘fashion and the fashion system as something more than just a superficial act of consuming.’
Out of Fashion magazine will be published in London and Helsinki and an exhibition showcasing this work will be held at the Myymala2 Gallery Helsinki later this year.
Thank you Lois this is a grand idea!
If you also feel like participating, please send Lois a link to your blog post (or your photo and story) as she would love to share.
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13threads // May 3, 2012 at 16:37
Oh, Marion, I can so picture you, gorgeous in this wonderful skirt. The colours of the skirt as so vibrant. Are those little mirrors adding extra sparkle? No wonder you kept it…
Dawn of LaTouchables // May 3, 2012 at 17:45
You must keep it forever, Marion…the image you paint is just so lovely!!!
Marion Pannekoek // May 4, 2012 at 09:56
Yes Lois, these are little mirrors. Can you believe I ever fitted in this tiny waist?
Thank you Dawn, I forgot to mention my long hair hanging down to my butt!
P8ronella // May 5, 2012 at 19:07
what a great project ! And I so love this skirt; I remember I had one like that
Would wear it again today !
Marion Pannekoek // May 5, 2012 at 19:16
Why don’t you join us Petronella, surly you have saved an “Out of Fashion” garment too?
Marion Pannekoek // May 5, 2012 at 19:17
Forgot to say … yes I would wear it too if the waist was a wee bit larger!
nauli // May 5, 2012 at 21:00
What a great project. We are like born for this, as we almost keep everything… but will think about something with history!
Marion Pannekoek // May 6, 2012 at 14:05
You are welcome to join us Nauli and thanks for your comment!
Marchi // May 8, 2012 at 19:09
Lovely story, lovely skirt. Out of fashion is such an odd idea. We should wear what we like and love.
Marion Pannekoek // May 9, 2012 at 07:13
I agree Marchi …