Knitwear: Top 10
From "how-to" boutiques to social activism, knitting has undergone something of a revolution over the last 10 years. Here's our list of the top 10 trends.
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KnittaActivism + knitting = knitivism!
WGSN salutes the revolutionary rise in radical guerrilla "knit activism" over the last decade. Knit "happenings" connect communities and convey important political messages elevating craft from a domestic pastime to a potentially powerful metaphor for protest.
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Julien Macdonald injects glamour into London Fashion Week 14/08/2008Celebrity knit couture
Welsh knitwear supremo Julien Macdonald's headline-grabbing glamorous creations transformed knitwear from homely craft to a starring role on the catwalk and red carpet, adorning a bevvy of starlets such as Jennifer Lopez and Dita Von Teese.
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Revolutionary seam-free knitwear construction
Integral construction has created a paradigm shift in manufacturing, allowing for 3D garment construction entirely on the machine, eliminating post-production and reducing cost, waste and lead times as well as pioneering innovation.
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We love…Sandra Backlund's knits 30/01/08Transforming "art to wear"
Swedish imagineer Sandra Backlund captured our imagination with her transforming sculptural knits. With seven innovative mini-collections to date, Backlund's progressive sculptural approach preserves and transcends the boundaries of knitted craft, proving her to be a true innovator of contemporary knitted artwear.
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The Perfect T-Shirt, Luxury Redefined 27/11/2007Eco chic
Eco ethics are driving knitwear into the 21st century, with organic fibres, natural dyes and recycling all being integrated into high-end, design-led knitwear, allowing brands and designers to redefine green looks as the "future of luxury".
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Brit knits go global
New design talent has driven the re-invention of heritage brands such as Pringle, John Smedley, Jaeger, Burberry and Mulberry, transforming the identity of traditional knitwear and introducing modern luxury to a young, fashion-savvy global customer.
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Knitting shops: Loop 03/06/2008Boutique knit emporiums
The rising popularity of knit emporiums and cafes as "cool social hotspots" across the globe has encouraged us to give the TV a night off and knit something interesting instead. These quirky establishments entice a new generation of "craft junkies" to knitting in a fun quirky way.
Knitting shops: Prick Your Finger 15/05/2008, www.prickyourfinger.com
Knitting Shops: Stash 17/06/2008 - www.stashyarns.co.uk
The Rise of Knitting in New York 16/1020/07 -
extraORDINARY: the return to craft in fashion 23/10/2007New Generation knits
LFW New Generation protégé Louise Goldin is one of the hottest names on the knitwear circuit. Since 2005 her edgy futuristic knitwear has thrilled buyers and fashion editors alike, owing to her signature aerodynamic silhouettes and technically masterful fabrication that defy interpretation.
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ThinkTank Surface Spring/Summer 2010: FlightweightThe future is lightweight
Future-forward technology teamed with the implication of climate change and trans-seasonality has pushed the concept of ultra-lightweight knitwear into a previously unimaginable reality over the last decade.
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We love…Sonia Rykiel"Queen of Knits" Sonia Rykiel
After 40 years in the business, Rykiels' signature flirty, quintessentially Left Bank chic never fails to please, creating outright feminine and playful knitwear that epitomises all that is fresh, youthful and relevant about fashion today.
