World 254

In World 254 the internet never existed. A beach in Africa, a town where large tribes lived. Fashion developed through local traditions and word of mouth. The clothing was influenced by the local culture, the climate and the available raw materials from the nature. The clothing showed the tradition, the colors, clean lines and a very modern look. Tribal women encouraged the creation of handmade clothing that prioritized sustainability and craftsmanship. Artisan markets and boutiques offer independent designers and artisans to sell their unique handmade items directly to consumers, supporting local economies and preserving traditional craftsmanship. In these tribes they combined Working practices with environmental awareness. Minimizing waste and using sustainable materials. People come to local markets and craft shops, and cultivate strong connections between creators and consumers. This world celebrates individuality and craftsmanship, where each piece of clothing tells a story about its origin, maker and the community that inspires it.

What if …

… the internet never existed?

Issue targeted:

The clothing was influenced by the local culture, the climate and the available raw materials from nature

Inspiration:

A beach in Africa, a town where large tribes live. Fashion developed through local traditions and word of mouthh

This World was contributed by a Fashion Fictions contributor (located in Israel), developed from a world which was contributed by two other contributors, which in turn was developed from a World contributed by Caiden M, using a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International licence which allows others to share and adapt the work in any medium and for any purpose, providing that they credit the author and share their material using the same Creative Commons licence.

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Published by Amy Twigger Holroyd

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