Wardrobe surgery: upcycled clothing in London's Hackney

[@MegGreen5Twilight]

Wow, I've seen upcycled videos and loved them but this is on a completely another level. I love the core idea of this and how people could completely rework things to their own style in order to reuse them. :D

[@AjsVintageDesigns]

I watch this video at least once a week for inspiration. I'm an upcycler as well and absolutely love what you do. Thanks for sharing and I never get tired of watching this video. I've placed it on my youtube page as one of my favorites !!

[@mynameisnotgirl8184]

Me too. I've been contemplating creating a collection using 100% used clothing.

[@wehavealwaysbeenanointed4929]

I used to do this as a young broke teen. I would raid my parents closets and see what I could rework. I had lots of fun, making weird things. It eventually lead to fashion design, in high school. Thank you Mrs Ashmoore for showing me how to take proper measurements, and having the patients for my lack of vocabulary in describing what I wanted to achieve. High school was tolerable because of her and my beauty culture and Art teachers.

[@saniyahwashington1825]

Glad that you had such inspiring and helpful high school teachers. They can make such a difference in our lives

[@Amaspiritartist3]

Fabulous! Now I have somewhere else to go when I get to London!

[@universallyinsync]

This is fun. I did this through the late 60's and early 70s because "I got one new outfit to start school and then "I'd have to figure it out what I could do with babysitting money! My Dad's old paisley shirts became belted cossack shirts and cocktail dresses became dirndl skirts with matching fringed belts, etc.

[@dylanakent]

They're lucky because in NY, people had access to good, old clothes & fabrics & army surplus in the 70s & 80s. Now, the 2nd hand market is a wasteland because average consumers haven't demanded good fabrics & tailoring in decades. Thrift stores in the US are storehouses of old t-shirts, track suits and man made textiles.

[@dimpap9659]

That is a real tragedy. You will never see fabrics like vintage fabrics. I have 1 wool Suit from the 60s you simple cant compare them with todays suits even if wool.

[@veseyexclusive]

Love to see all of the unique styles and repurposed as well Wonderful!

[@slobomotion]

Uprated! This reminds me a bit of what Dianne Brill was doing, I think in the late '70s. She couldn't get a residency permit to stay in the UK and to carry on with the work she'd already been doing there I think, so she bought up a bunch of "old clothes," took them to the States from London, and reworked them. They appeared on MIAMI VICE and stuff. It's in her book, BOOBS, BOYS & HIGH HEELS. This clip is very creative and saves old stuff from landfill and all! Great.

[@robeasy13]

Very cool designs! Love the old wool and twill jacket inspired pieces. 👍😊

[@j.dtruths5577]

Kirsten, Thank you so very much for sharing this with all of us, I really appreciated it and found myself totally relating! God Bless, Jeff

[@dalmatinka9084]

These clothes are really nice. I like the passion they are made with.Cheers from Australia.

[@gracie2375]

Fantastic sustainable work! Truly beautifying our planet. Thank you.

[@PEPPTalk5]

This is an awesome concept. Suddenly what is old is new again. I'm stopping by this shop when I'm in London.

[@doralewis7197]

Amazing work!! Congratulations for this inspiration video thank you for sharing. Muy buen trabajo.

[@carmenatherton9738]

Love the idea of old then it's new..X

[@mtebraak1]

This is completley my style of up cycling. Wow i like WHAT u do. Love it!💕 Very talented.

[@evafrade9366]

Where I live (Uruguay), there is a brand called In-Use, and they have a similar approach to this. It is really good to see that is something that replicates in different parts. Also, where I study design, I do product but the ones that do fashion and textile design do a work where they have to chose a jacket and transform it without using anything else but the piece they started with. This is really interesting!

[@acennace]

This is absolutely amazing. I want the first jacket but for men. That'll definitely make a fashion statement.

[@anjaheidingsfelderandreinc7286]

What a fantastic work! This is / was so avantgarde! Lovelovelove it!!

[@DoLLfaceEMME]

This is sooo great! It's refreshing to see others doing something I love to do so frequently. It'd be so wonderful to work these like minded people.

[@sairveone7187]

Every piece is absolutely amazing!

[@indyenna]

Man, this is really, really clever...very creative.

[@RAE5558]

Mind mapping at its finest! The tailor envisions his creations in 3-D high-def, before RE- FASHIONING the clothes!

[@mist_oldskoolakatherollinr616]

I have been looking at going back to college I'm paralysed but I want to adapt a new way.. It will be music or fashion design.. Brilliant video. Hopefully come to see you soon Xx

[@Leeuwtjexx]

Would love to see more things like this!

[@bealtainecottage]

I am so impressed! Great fashion...real talent!

[@akapoopsie]

fantastic how they rework clothing and everything is one of a kind! : )

[@lisahaywood750]

I love your designs. Thank you for sharing!

[@FloridaSalon]

Beautiful. Wearable art.

[@VictoryFire88]

I want to move to london and have them teach me how to do those! So lovely! I have near seen upcycling that looked so beautiful!

[@atashakgem]

I would have loved it to get trained by this great artist 👌👏👏👏

[@maryraab9066]

Thank you so much for sharing this video! I am inspired!

[@MxKellyBear]

I live near the new shop, I haven't been in yet but will do after seeing this video. I love their stuff. I've been cutting up and recycling clothes since I was a teen too, so this is right up my street!

[@Suwai0303]

Seeing people make good use of already existing items makes me happy =]

[@4422q]

Love your ideas

[@SaraiLechuga]

oh wow. what a beautiful concept love it. thanks

[@blakesilvertooth792]

Amazing.... I LOVE what they do!

[@LightPaige]

Very inspiring! I'm not crazy about their particular style but the concept rocks!

[@an-alechianeathery770]

i wish my math and sewing skill were better. We need something like this in America like New York,LA etc... love what your doing.

[@joshualuckey-riddle8361]

I upcycle everything!!!thank you for the inspiration

[@mariasmith9998]

Thank you for the great video. I love the designs very unique. It is really a video that gives me encouragement and motivation. To just get in an make something beautiful out of scrapes. Will you be make a second video. I think that would be great for those of us. Who are just starting out in the fashion world. Thank you so much once again.

[@kmrf27]

This is so cool, you can do a lot with your creativity

[@BolsaDePiojo]

Some of this stuff is really awesome!

[@katsantiago1716]

I’m just seeing this This is amazing and unique We need this in the here in the states

[@AnthonyRizzo2]

It has a steampunk feel to it. I can imagine them being worn in an alternate reality where past and future blend. Really nicely done, very original.

[@bealtainecottage]

Bloody fantastic!

[@andreab919]

I love this video. I've been doing quite the same for many years now. Transforming leather coats into bags and purses. Keeping the good parts and the interesting details of the original piece and making the best of it. However I have to say that this is extremely time consuming and I dont think anybody can do this as a real business. I dont know for you guys but in my area people dont want to pay for all that work. Too bad.

[@kirstendirksen]

Thanks for sharing! Things may change, though. Retrofitting has always had its niche, but there are ways to bring it beyond that. Let's see what happens in the coming years, we're keeping an eye on the topic.

[@hometeaching3]

Thanks for the inspiration!

[@limesquared]

If I could learn sewing, and then know basic patterns-that would be so awesome!

[@happylovejojo1763]

I loved this video, thanks!

[@Zannnnah]

Really nice! love it

[@plasticbudgie]

That first jacket is genius.

[@chriscroz]

Good point. It's hard to tell whether the original materials/suits were quality materials or not. If so, they are likely worth using as suits and finding appropriate customers. If not, they are not worth using as a fabric resource apart from low-budget experiment. This shop likely ads value to low-end material by adding one-off, "custom design", elements.

[@4life4eternity]

Excellent!

[@sc00b3rt]

pretty cool. im always reworking my daughters clothing.

[@QW-py6fs]

This is amazing!

[@lucy2steele]

can you send a piece to them and they re-work it for you....like the trench to jacket and skirt combo??

[@balderdashery1]

Very cool!

[@lotte89green]

Brilliant!

[@kathycourtney7958]

Love this concept. It would be fun to see Project Runway do a challenge this way.

[@newbusinesssolutions]

Amazing.... I want some of this Jacket.

[@jadee5126]

Does anyone know what the name is for the neckline in the first jacket she is wearing ? Looks amazing really want to learn how to create that style of neckline.

[@gessicacom_g]

Fabulous!

[@mstjordan2431]

I love your videos! I

[@BibsyP]

Love them.

[@captainKbobkeeshan]

i, too applaud the recycling idea but some of them, IMHO, are not as successful as others. That beige/brown woman's top with the two buttons by the belly... that was great. Simple, elegant. it's when it gets too busy with too many different clothes, then I'm not feeling it.

[@melledelvani]

wish I had the talent to do that. amazing.

[@savingmoneyunapologetically]

OMG I LOVE IT!!

[@KyngGemini]

I LOVE the suit jumpsuit

[@MeezerGurlMakes]

Really great designs and concept! I want to learn how to do this. Any idea where I can? Anyone? Sadly I don't live in London.

[@paperprincess1050]

Fabulous

[@divyagna5851]

Amazing

[@MsSculptress]

Love this and as I am just ten minutes from Hackney I would love to find where they sell these items and support local upcyclers. So where can I find this place.

[@earthangel1978]

Those are some gorgeous peices. I've also been upcycling for years, about 15 years before thats what it was called. Lol. Do you have a website?

[@Whitney_Sews]

Amazing! I love seeing all the pieces and hearing the stories! Really inspiring to me because I love to sew and upcycle :) -Whitney

[@ernestomarcos11]

I know Im kinda randomly asking but does anybody know of a good site to stream new tv shows online ?

[@roycelennox9211]

@Ernesto Marcos i use Flixzone. You can find it by googling :)

[@jaimebenedict6440]

@Ernesto Marcos try flixzone. Just search on google for it :)

[@jadenzev3018]

@Ernesto Marcos Try Flixzone. Just search on google for it =)

[@muhammadapollo5236]

@Ernesto Marcos i would suggest FlixZone. Just google for it :)

[@Thriftologee]

this is awesome! I would love to apprentice with you. I am an avid thrifter and upcycler myself.

[@Joepopa12]

Suppose you could look on their website or give them a call to find out.

[@sabacone]

genius. i hate seeing something made of fine quality material go to waste just because of a single hole or stain

[@hotgirlsarehot]

Their online store, JunkyStyling, has some very nice clothes, while some look kind of bad. The blanket sleeve jacket and the Chesterfield coat, look amazing and very modern as well as being unique.

[@tanyastone2292]

You need to add some colour to the palette.

[@LizBunney]

wow!

[@darcybrummett7004]

Wardrobe surgery. I like that!

[@DoFeedThePigeons]

I wanted to get into this sort of thing but after watching this and seeing everyone is doing it now I’m obvs to late to this party

[@emmathesailor]

That's awesome I hope to get a sewing machine once I save enough money.

[@j0e14]

Clever

[@BlueLotus108]

This is what happens when I've stayed up too late and have to leave early.

[@Lawiah0]

This is why I wear robes!

[@bobgratcyk5189]

You guys need to ave a fashion show1

[@Tresfres]

I saw this shop many times. I applaud the idea of recycling but I don't like what they do!

[@loriannrichardson7644]

Love theidea of this. Wish she would haven't him speak more, uninterrupted.

[@СаулеС-б9у]

Я в восторге

[@eduardoinagaki]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@DBCnadadia]

what a great stuff... ;) good for u... ;)

[@TheDenisedrake]

Just learn basic sewing-- especially darts and then just go for it. They are just showing the beautiful things. I'm sure they would be the first to tell you they've ruined a bunch of clothing.

[@madmanacross-the-water5031]

Missing Junky Styling. 😟

[@madmanacross-the-water5031]

Missing Junky Styling.

[@nagaempress]

And everything is for a size 5 :(

[@dorisdaisy8288]

The idea is fantastic and I really love it, but the first jacket the lady is putting on is simply ugly, very bad looking... Transforming, reusing, up cycling - yes, but not everything looks nice. Sorry for that, that's my opinion.

[@moonriver7489]

Doris Daisy I agree with you👏👏the lady in the beginning is lovely, but she looks a scruffy and so does the jacket. The idea is great though

[@karenkrafts]

I like it a lot. Very stylish and different.

[@mumsywumsy1011]

The first jacket looks hideous on closeup although it is clever. I don't think a person would feel comfortable walking up the street wearing it.It reminds me of a picasso painting where the garment looks exaggerated and strange. In fact, all the upcycled clothes look quite strange. I suppose there is room for this kind of "upcycling" in somebody's wardrobe.

[@deirdremacken5797]

+Mumsy Wumsy you must wear the most boring clothes. nasty comment

[@ThinkingBigWinner]

good intension for upcycle but ugly and out of fashion..