CLOTHING LIBERATION: Out of the Closets and Into the Streets

by Laura Torbet ‧ RELEASE DATE: April 1, 1973

For the carefully studied, stylish ragamuffin. . . who's got a closet full of old stuff from Lord & Taylor and Brooks Brothers in good condition but dull, Ms. Torbet has a bookful of ideas for recycling old pants, hats, shirts, dresses, scarves, jackets, skirts, belts, bags, et al. Her resources for refurbishment include the hardware store for nailheads to decorate cuffs and collars, the Army/Navy shop for WW I medals and insignias, hobby shops for rhinestones and embroidery paint, a cache of old buttons to be painted and varnished, terrycloth towels and ribbons for trimming, etc. With only a modest command of basic sewing techniques a pair of jeans can be turned into pop art. Take Helen's beret which received ""a spray of 19 fake yellow grapes in squooshy plastic and two appliqued felt grape leaves."" Three dishcloths produced a halter top, a soft blanket with the ribbon edge gathered became a pair of slacks, and three or four very boring uptight shirts with narrow collars revamped, with a little fringe and ribbon and paint became one traffic-stopping extravaganza. For those in active rebellion against off-the-rack fashions -- audacious new plumage.

Pub Date: April 1, 1973

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Praeger

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: April 1, 1973

Categories: NONFICTION