The Mountain Shirt
This plaid shirt from The North Face, mixed top-half with Koto was inspired by the ridged lines of the mountains. I transformed it by finishing the connection with raw edges, "ridged lines" mixed with a textured pattern that complements with the bottom half.
The textured top half represents the "clouds capped top" and the bottom half is the body, "bold existence"
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Clouds capped top in the quiet morning like a spring hat
Watched it blush while the sun sets behind its back
Drawn to the mountains since who knows when
Charmed by the ridged lines I can trace from a distance
Moved by its bold existence
I will never dare to conquer its summit
But I stand at the gateway to trail through the lines
With admiration and respect for it
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Men Size: Medium
Front Body Length - 29"
Back Body Length - 31"
Across Shoulder - 18 1/2"
Across Chest - 23"
Materials: 100% Cotton
Note:
Upcycling is a way to elevate what is existing and give it a second life that’s more beautiful than the last. Every piece starts out as a treasure hunt with an imagination of what it could become. Although I may have specific ideas or designs assigned to every piece, it takes time to get it right with trial and error. That makes the process exciting and interesting as every piece is unique and one of a kind.
With history and the essence of a past era, you may see stains or imperfections. They are just unique assets and a reminder that this was once well lived. Now go on and play in the sand, dance with wine glasses on your hands and leave traces of your own.