Favorite fabrics

[Missoni~Heiress]

Man-made fibres have their place but natural fabrics are on the whole... better, and more comfortable to wear...

Natural fibres- linen, cotton, silk, wool- have a distinguished history that is reflected in the clothes made from them. This is, needless to say, in turn reflected in their price.

I personally love chiffon and silk...

What fabrics do you love in an outfit?
How does it make you feel wearing the fabrics?
How does it look?

 

[utopia]

I think cotton is my favourite. as simple and seemingly common as it is, a stiff cotton broadcloth can be molded to be very sculptural and beautiful. a soft gauzy cotton muslin can be floaty and ethereal. I also love they way they feel.

I also adore the softer fabrics, such as cashmere, for everyday. cashmere is like chocolate - it contributes to my feeling of well being. I also adore it when men when cashmere...very huggable.

I am a self professed 'fabric-petter' - i.e. I walk about fabric stores touching all the fabric I pass because I am fascinated by the variation of textures and fibres used. I'm definitely a stickler for natural fibres - I hate man-made fibres and am not comfortable at all wearing them.

 

[Fade to Black]

I like soft fabrics...cashmere and quality cotton (the cotton on my Y's for Men t-shirts is unbelievable to touch...sometimes when i'm wearing it i'll just rub it, it's that soft).

 

[Bonchic]

I don't really like velvet because if you pet it the wrong way it's kinda feels bristly! I love love love Satin!! I think it's great whether it's a satin skirt or a cami it's just the best fabric!

 

[AlexN]

Quality cotton is fantastic, but of course cashmere is just so wonderful...

I just love nice fabric, in general.

 

[Spike413]

As far as fabrics that look good I like shantung, crepe de chine and silk satin.

As far as what feels good, a really soft washed cotton feels great on.

 

[Luna]

Cotton. I'm a simple girl.

 

[tulip]

Chiffon & Crepe

But they rarely look good on me, especially my lower part (big boned bottom)

 

[mxtine]

Silk satin, silk velvet, quality cotton & denim. Cashmere feels so soft & luxurious but I can't wear it. It makes me itch.

 

[Spacemiu]

I love Chiffon, Muslin, Tafetta, Silk and Cotton

I also like leather and faux fur, and denim

 

[Spike413]

Originally posted by Spacemiu@Dec 3 2004, 07:21 PM
I love Chiffon, Muslin, Tafetta, Silk and Cotton

I also like leather and faux fur, and denim

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I was gonna put leather too, a really soft Italian leather...there's nothing else like it.

 

[evexa]

Angora. I love it.

 

[Spacemiu]

also the stuff they make tutus out of, I cant remember right now....

 

[Scott]

Tulle,Space??

I love silk cotton,soft wools,knits....basically anything heavy and soft to the touch. And I have a certain affinity for old-fashioned fabrics.

 

[Scott]

And definitely,Italian leathers. Supple.....soooo supple.

 

[AlexN]

Originally posted by Spike413@Dec 3 2004, 07:54 PM
a really soft Italian leather...there's nothing else like it.

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I can't believe I left that out. That's definitely my favorite. Just the smell of new leather makes me so happy...

 

[Imnangel]

soft leather, cashmere and fur

 

[eloes]

The way the fabric feels is one of the most important things I check before I bother to really look at it or try it on. As someone else mentioned, I like to walk around in fabric stores feeling things...and I always end up liking the expensive things, of course. I can't decide on any absolute favorite.

 

[Spacemiu]

Originally posted by Scott@Dec 3 2004, 07:07 PM
Tulle,Space??

yes!, I'm so out of it lately

 

[Erin]

Cashmere. Silk.