Maybe it's a nod to the now popular, eco-friendly green movement, or maybe fashion designers are taking their cues from the Grateful Dead. Whatever the inspiration for spring's funky patchwork look, this shabby-chic style is anything but American Quaker. For the haute-bohemian trend, mix-masters like Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana stitched together some very glamorous hippie-style patchwork chiffon gowns for their D&G; line and also turned out ultra-luxe patchwork python shoes. At Miu Miu, handbags come in similar scraps of snakeskin. And for trendsetters intent on having a wardrobe that matches their home décor, Squint's reupholstered vintage couch and Etro's geometric...
Going to Pieces
Leave it to the most industrious designers to make use of scraps left on the cutting-room floor
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