Tradition and modernity in the sample collection of sweaters

Magistrska naloga Tradicija in sodobnost v vzorčni kolekciji puloverjev v teoretičnem delu raziskuje vpliv in vlogo hitre mode v družbi. Namen raziskave je razvoj vzorčne kolekcije puloverjev, ki navdih in energijo zajemajo v preteklosti, tradiciji in bogati kulturni dediščini ročnih spretnosti. Kolekcija je odgovor na trenutno pospešeno rast nepersonaliziranih, hitro menjajočih se modnih smernic in vse pogostejših novih kolekcij oblačil v komercialno usmerjenih trgovinah. Naloga hkrati opozarja na problematiko hitre mode, njen vpliv na okolje in potrošnike. Ročne spretnosti so posodobljene in osvežene s pomočjo laserskega rezalnika, ki služi kot odlična podlaga za nanašanje in plastenje vzorcev ter novih volumnov v zgodbo puloverja. V praktičnem delu magistrskega dela sta predstavljena razvoj in izvedba, ki sestoji iz ujemajočih se puloverjev in hlač, oblikovanih iz imitacije neoprena. Slednji je zaradi svoje surovinske sestave primeren za laserski rez, ter vzdržuje silhueto. Poleg imitacije neoprena, kolekcija oblačil sestoji tudi iz kosmatenega bombažnega pletiva. Namen razvoja puloverjev je, da posameznik lasersko izrezano podlago lahko likovno zapolni sam, ali pa izbere že ročno izvezen pulover. Osnovni element je tekstilna podlaga, po kateri se tvori likovno vezenje, prepletanje in kvačkanje. Naloga odraža simpatijo ne le do tradicionalnih ročnih spretnosti ter sloganov, kot so »Do it yourself« oz. »naredi si sam« ter »manj je več«, temveč tudi do počasne mode, trajnostne mode in, ponovne uporabe zavrženih tekstilij. Rezultat magistrskega dela je sodobna kolekcija puloverjev, prepletena s tradicijo in bogastvom ročnih detajlov, vzorcev in lasersko izrezanih nageljnov.In the theoretical part, the master’s thesis titled Tradition and Modernity in the Sample Collection of Sweaters researches the influence and the role of fast fashion in society. The purpose of the research is the development of the sample collection of sweaters which draw the inspiration from the past, tradition, and rich cultural heritage of crafts. The collection is an answer to the current accelerated growth of non-personalized, rapidly changing fashion trends and the increasing number of new clothing collections in commercially oriented shops. At the same time, the thesis draws attention to the issues of fast fashion and its impact on the environment and the consumers. The crafts are modernized and refreshed by means of a laser cutter which serves as an excellent basis for applying and layering of samples and new volumes into the sweater story. In the practical part of the master’s thesis, the development and performance composed of matching sweaters and pants designed from neoprene imitation are presented. Due to its raw-material structure, the latter is appropriate for laser-cut and retains a silhouette. In addition to neoprene imitation, the clothing collection is also composed of hairy cotton overalls. The purpose of the development of sweaters is for an individual alone to fill in the laser-cut basis artistically or to choose an already-embroidered sweater. The basic element is a textile basis on which artistic embroidery, interlacing, and crochet are performed. The thesis reflects congeniality not only to crafts and mottos, such as “Do It Yourself” or “Less Is More”, but also to slow fashion, sustainable fashion, and the reuse of discarded textiles. The result of the master’s thesis is a modern collection of sweaters intertwined with the tradition and the richness of handcrafted details, patterns, and laser-cut carnations