In World 281 there are laws against producing excess fabric, so people rely on hand me down culture and wear clothing from their parents and grandparents. People swap clothing depending on their individual styles instead of buying new clothes to reduce fabric usage.
This leads to hybrid styles pulling from different cultures through layering clothes. A kimono over jeans and a brightly coloured 80s tee shirt, petticoats used as skirts with baggy shirts, wedding dresses hemmed higher and dyed to bold colours. Bustles and crinolines exposed and decorated with flowers and beading for big occasions. All this from using less fabric.
What if …
… there were no historical garments in museums?
Issue targeted:
reusing fabrics
Inspiration:
historical garments
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