Fashion Trends: Embroidery By Elizabeth Doupnik

Delicate threads are woven together, whether by the persistence of the hand or the precision of the machine, colors cross one another to manifest an image of embroidered thread in patterns, flowers, and lettering. Embroidery has risen once again as a major fashion trend, which has especially been gaining traction in high fashion and those companies that produce imitations for those of a less lucrative lifestyle. The article MAGIC Fall 2017 Fashion Trends: Embroidery, written by Elizabeth Doupnik, touches upon this phenomena and the different aspects of fashion associated with it. A versatile facet of embroidery is its potential to be placed upon a huge variety of fabrics, and recent designers have embedded it into softer fabrics such as linens,

One source within the article includes references to works that were made by top-line designers that include embroidery within their apparel. Additionally, the article alludes to the recent release of a spring 2017 Gucci collection. This is a company name bestowed with a heavy hand in fashion and the direction trends head. The article is simple in structure and easy to comprehend, which aids a reader not well-read in the terms of textiles and clothing understand the information presented to them. The author's tone is simply informative as the only emotions really shown are the feelings of adoration embroidery fans conceive. The writer does not show specific emotions for or against embroidery. However, there is a personal agenda creeping within the article; the writer, though not showing her own feelings, wants to spread her own ideas about making money off the trend, which she succeeds to do through offering the idea of selling the embroidery unattached to the clothing but with the addition of a small sewing kit for the buyer to apply a patch of embroidery to a piece of clothing in the location of choice. This increases the individuality of the clothing, which is a driving motive behind many holding interest in embroidered clothing. This idea is already implemented by many independent artists who sell embroidered patches; these patches are usually small and have a wax coating on the back so application of it is as simple as ironing it on to the garment. The writer reports the fashion trend well, but the reader can reasonably desire more information about embroidered apparel as the article does not share much information due to the shortness of it. This desire to learn more may be perceived as a positive effect though, as it could pique the curiosity of a reader not familiar with the subject of