Somehow I can't imagine most Goths, as I know them, sitting down doing
anything as domesticated and constructive as making clothes. Making
jewellery, possibly embellishing clothes, yes, but actual dressmaking?
You can build up a pretty wide wardrobe by just buying things that are
available in black, and while they might take a bit more searching out
in smaller places, in Edinburgh there are plenty of shops where you can
buy the crushed velvet dresses and other "specialist items".
Jean
Lavolta Press <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote
I'd agree with your definition, except that I associate the term "fiber
art" with textile arts other than sewing. Whereas, to me "wearable art"
covers sewing, weaving, spinning, knitting, crochet, embroidery, the
whole spectrum. Oh, except a hanging or sculpture is fiber art, but
not wearable.
As for Goths, who I supect may be a rather large DIY crowd, I've never
been tempted to become one because, as far as I can tell from the
historic costumers I know who are also Goths, they hang out in clubs
and listen to modern music. I can't stand modern music. Also, I look
awful in black. But some of the ideas on the net I've seen are really
creative. The Gothic Lolitas seem far too sweet and innocent to be
real Goths though. While, as far as I know, none of my passing Goth
acquaintances actually drink blood, they seem pretty sophisticated.
Fran
Lavolta Press
http://www.lavoltapress
What I call wearable art and what Michael's craft stores call
wearable art are rather different. They call things like
craft-decorated t-shirts by that name, when they're selling supplies
for making same. I have a little more highbrow definition, and would
go with the more avant guarde and arty look. Upscale art and wine
festivals have more what I would call wearable art. I also call it
fiber art, which the craft stores pretty much don't.
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