PLAID-À-PORTER
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ATCHWORK
Patchwork, as a traditional tailoring art, has its origins in the need to use leftover fabric and create functional and aesthetically pleasing textiles. This art form has undergone an evolutionary process over time and has become an expression of creativity, craftsmanship and individuality.
The special feature of patchwork lies not only in the use of fabric scraps, but also in the craftsmanship of combining different patterns and colors harmoniously with each other. Every garment that PLAID-À-PORTER creates from these artistic blankets is therefore not just a fashion item, but a one of a kind piece that reflects the diversity and beauty of the patchwork tradition.
ZERO WASTE
Zero waste in fashion is not just a concept, but a transformative philosophy that is fundamentally changing the way we produce and consume clothing. This approach strives to make optimal use of all resources in the manufacturing process to reduce waste to an absolute minimum. This requires not only creative design, but also a deep understanding of the properties of the materials used. At PLAID-À-PORTER, every inch of patchwork plaid has its value: matching baby and children's jackets are created from the leftover pieces for adults. Same same, but smaller: Cute, cozy, conscious & clever.
UPCYCLING
The fascination of upcycling lies in the uniqueness of each piece that is created. Each piece of clothing tells a story, bears the traces of its previous life and becomes an unmistakable expression of style and personality.
Upcycling in fashion goes beyond just environmental protection - it is a creative rebellion against the throwaway culture. By redesigning and transforming materials, PLAID-À-PORTER promotes a sustainable mindset and invites you to look at fashion more consciously, as something with a value, a history, a future. Signs of age, faded colors, spots or unevenness are not defects, but rather make each piece unique. Just like with ourselves.
Owning a unique fashion item not only means wearing something special, but also having a personal connection to its creation. It's a conscious choice for originality in a world often dominated by mass production and trends.
Every PLAID-À-PORTER piece is not just a piece of clothing, but a piece of art that underlines personality and individual style. It's not about just wearing fashion - but about your own uniqueness, and doing so with pride.
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ABOUT
Ceçi n'est pas une marque, ceçi est PLAID-À-PORTER.
Bienvenue at PLAID-À-PORTER – a label that was born out of a passion for bold fashion and a deep understanding of sustainability. Estelle Adeline Trasoglu, former fashion editor and social media expert at renowned fashion magazines such as VOGUE GERMANY, INSTYLE, ELLE and HARPER'S BAZAAR brought her years of expertise to founding this unique label in 2023. Off-the-peg fast fashion, greenwashing and endless trendy consumption? No thanks.
"For PLAID-À-PORTER I carefully curate particularly valuable textiles that are not only sustainable, but also unique in the truest sense of the word: vintage patchwork blankets from all over the world, some of which are over 90 years old and have been handmade for months. These tailoring works of art from which my one of a kind collections are created were made from textile leftovers and are therefore already unique upcycling treasures. My goal is to celebrate traditional tailoring, promote individual style and make fashion consumption conscious and sustainable. I always loved wearing a one of a kind piece of clothing. This makes it something special, emotional, away from utility and towards art.
Every piece in my collection is as unique as you are and only exists once in the world. PLAID-À-PORTER is not just about fashion; It's about creating a special, unique attitude to life - clothing that you appreciate and love for a lifetime, pass on to the next generation and continue to weave the connection between the past and the future. I got the appreciation for cross-generational clothing from my French family, and I also honor this vision in my label.
As the mother of a two-year-old son, I am inspired not only by the fun of style twinning with my little one, but also by the responsibility to produce as little textile waste as possible. The childrens line of PLAID-À-PORTER "Comme les grands" (German: like the big ones) is not only my responsibility towards the future as a parent, but also a conscious decision to put every inch of the valuable plaids to good use - be it in the form of matching baby and children's jackets or as stylish knot bags. Sustainability can and must look beautiful - because ultimately you buy what makes you feel even stronger, more beautiful and more comfortable.
