Raw Edges On Clothes - Opinions?

[J.Rodriguez]

I have noticed this unfinished look to the clothes now, like fraying what do you guys think? I ike it

 

[fashionista-ta]

I believe this is on its way out now (thank goodness) ...

 

[Whitelinen]

^It's been around for some time now...I think it began in 2001...I like some denim skirts of that style, but apart from that I don't think it looks so good...

 

[Tess]

I like it too

 

[litchickuk]

denim 'daisy dukes' and mini's should be the only things that are frayed.It looks sloppy and unfinished.

 

[gius]

I like some of it. It gives a handmade look to it... let's post some examples (photos)!!

I know I've seen it done somewhere in Chanel. I think if it has some fancy-looking detailing, it doesn't look cheap as what you get with some unfinished-like clothing I've seen...
Vivienne Westwood often has this kind of clothing I think. Some are just plain or have large graphics, but it overall really suits the kind of strong rebellious style she's giving out

 

[J'aime_la_mode]

Distressed denim at least (thank god) is on its way out, there was an article in WWD a few weeks ago talking about how retailers and consumers are leaning towards unembellished, undistressed denim with a skinnier silhouette. I think people are getting sick of everything looking so unfinished and want a more sophisticated style (at least I am.)

 

[Lena]

'ruined' / 'distressed' its sure been on its way out (from jeans) since at least two seasons or more, but 'unfinished' is a totally different concept than 'distressed' right?

will you post some credited pictures on what you mean by 'unfinished' J.Rodriguez? it could be interesting to see some examples of what you have in mind

 

[tott]

If you're talking about raw cut, unfinished edges, that's also been pretty mainstream for a few years and is def. on its way out as far as I can tell... Even J Lindebergh did it a couple of years ago!

 

[gius]

Maybe he means like this...

See the edges of the white skirt. It's frayed.
This technique is often used in "distressing" too, but certainly distressing goes further than just leaving edges raw--there's also dyeing, making holes, making it look ruined essentially.
Chloé fall-winter 2006

from getty

 

[Lena]

^ that's what i was thinking about, it is a technique and in this it is quite 'classic' already, the question is if we have seen this on the rise during the recent shows

(btw, great skirt detail there, thanks for posting gius )

 

[susie_bubble]

I think on the right piece it can look quite nice but when it's overly done or too obvious then it just looks a bit silly really...

 

[kalypso]

My clients really like the fraying on their jacket and dress bottoms.

 

[Mr-Dale]

I think Chanel has been doing that like forever. It's not always that goodlooking.

 

[fashionista-ta]

I have found it hard to believe how long this trend has gone on, and have thought that it seemed to be on the downswing on the runway for sure. Lanvin, for example, used it and used it, but not at all in the most recent show as far as I can recall. If very light fabrics look yesterday, frayed finishes even more so ...

One of the reasons I dislike this is because it often wears very poorly--to the manufacturers' and designers' advantage, but hardly to ours ... This is one of my least favorite fashion offenses to observe (a frayed edge further frayed till it's really just in tatters), and I can still recall vividly seeing this on an SA several years ago. Combined with her chicken wing arms and attitude, she is apparently unforgettable ...

 

[tott]

^ Heh. But you can sort of reinforce the edge invisibly on the inside, unless it's a very thin see-through fabric... Some light stitches or light press-on interfacing which acts like a glue, sort of...