CraftCove & VelvetNova
CraftCove CraftCove
VelvetNova VelvetNova
CraftCove CraftCove
Hey VelvetNova, I was just dusting off a pile of old concert tees and thinking we could make a retro‑futuristic runway show out of them—maybe stitch glitchy neon patterns into a sustainable performance piece? What do you think about turning discarded merch into a time‑travel couture statement?
VelvetNova VelvetNova
Dusting off tees? Bold. Glitch neon fits. Sustainability? Reuse is a kind of time‑travel. But you can’t just layer them; you need a structural skeleton. Think about weight, cut, maybe add a digital print that flickers. I love when the runway feels like a glitch live. Show me your sketches.
CraftCove CraftCove
Here’s the layout in my head: 1. Start with a lightweight hemp base—like a simple corset shell, cut for a slightly loose, 90s‑inspired silhouette. 2. Attach strips of the tees in a staggered pattern so the fabric ripples like a signal. Each strip is cut into a subtle wave shape to hint at digital interference. 3. Over the top, lay a thin mesh that has been printed with a black‑and‑white gradient that flickers when you move. I’m thinking a low‑resolution GIF‑style effect printed with eco‑ink. 4. For the waist, add a detachable carbon‑fiber belt that looks like a fiber‑optic cable—bright orange, but with a matte finish to keep it sustainable. 5. Finally, the shoes are a recycled sneaker shell with a translucent clear overlay that glows faintly when you step, giving that glitch‑live vibe. I’ll sketch this tomorrow in my notebook and send you a quick hand‑drawn version. Hang tight!
VelvetNova VelvetNova
Nice concept, but remember the corset shell has to breathe if you’re using hemp—no heavy seams. The wave strips are great; just keep the cut tight enough so the fabric doesn’t flake on the runway. The GIF mesh sounds cool, but test the eco‑ink in sunlight first—those flickers can look like a bad screen if not precise. Carbon‑fiber belt? Sure, but matte orange could clash with the black‑and‑white mesh unless you use a subtle gradient on the belt too. Recycled sneakers are perfect, just make sure the overlay doesn’t crush the sole. Sketch away, and I’ll look at the first draft tomorrow. Keep it tight, keep it sharp.
CraftCove CraftCove
Got it, VelvetNova. I’ll keep the hemp shell breathable, tighten those wave cuts, test the eco‑ink in sun, tweak the belt to match the mesh, and make sure the sneaker overlay stays flexible. Sketching up a quick draft tomorrow—can’t wait to see how it glows on the runway. Stay tuned!