She was a skater girl
Would have loved this to be on skates on the catwalk but far too many OSH issues I'm sure.
Avril Lavigne goes Harajuku...or maybe she was always there.
This outfit reflects my own design aesthetic of valuing the handmade, repurposing and upcycling of found materials but with a couture base.
It was Runner-up in Style Pasifika 2010 | Resene Asia Pasifika
Top is handknitted in 100% wool - some of it hand-dyed NZ$280
Skirt is remade from a 1970's quilted dressing gown - NZ$80
Bloomers are elasticated paper bag style waist and drawstring legs - NZ$80
Contact me directly should you want to purchase.
If you are in Auckland you can see this and other garments at
- Ponsonby Rd Market - every Saturday
- Coatesville Market - first Sunday of every month
- Titirangi Market - last Sunday of every month
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Margaret LewisIts not just about fashion. I live a life surrounded by textile - in particular wool. Its in my room, in my car, on my desk at work... Designing handknits and selling them is not my sole source of survival but it is what I love. I'm lucky that this love is supported by other things that I love, including working for The Big Idea and also helping to facilitate the careers of emerging artists. I feel truly blessed.
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![ticked off by Margaret Lewis [Photo by Russ Flatt, courtesy of Manukau City Council]](http://www.thebigidea.co.nz/files/imagecache/90px-square/images/tickedoffcrop2.jpg "ticked off by Margaret Lewis [Photo by Russ Flatt, courtesy of Manukau City Council]")
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