“Plus-size people can’t always express themselves in fashion because their options are so limited,” he says. Leila Kelleherpattern designer and assistant professor at Parsons School of Art. Luckily, Leila learned to sew in high school. She now makes 75% of her clothes herself. The other 25%: “I want to support companies that support my body.” Here are 5 outfits Layla wore all week…
shirt: Lobethal“What I made from a pattern company.” muna and broad“skirt: Pyrmont“What I made from a pattern company.” muna and broad“shoes: Herk Weber. socks: bombas. glasses: Platoy. Lip color: A glossy zip lipstick.
“I grew up in Sydney and studied sewing in high school. In class, I made everything from tailored jackets to swimsuits to formal prom outfits.”
“I was always told that sewing your own underwear was life-changing. I knew I could buy perfectly fine underwear, but I thought to myself: Okay, okay, I’ll make it. pattern and sew it together. I was completely shocked. Now, 100% of my underwear is made by me. ”
Denim coordination: street & saddle shirt, pantsand ribbon tie. sneakers: SAS × Work details (No longer available). Belt: Etsy, resemble. Sunglasses: “Vintage glasses from the 70s” great funnies”Lip color: merit flash balm In “Persimmon”.
“This costume is street & saddlehas an equestrian and slightly Western feel. It’s great in terms of inclusion. Everything is made to order, so just enter your measurements and they’ll customize any outfit for you. ”
“At Parsons, I love seeing how students dress. Every day feels like a fashion show. And when my colleagues say, ‘Oh my gosh, your outfit is so great,’ it makes me feel good because they know it.”
dress: irregular sleep patterns. necklace: Barrow PDX. shoes: intense heat, resemble. glasses: Platoy.
“This dress is technically a sleepwear, but you can wear it outdoors. I love bright, saturated colors.”
“My hair has changed a lot. Now, edna mode things are happening. What I’m particular about are glasses. great funnies and Opticyanado”
jacket: the space between. shirt: resemble. jeans:”cooper jeans It’s from my pattern company Muna and Broad. “sneakers: SAS × Work details (No longer available). necklace: Hesta.
“I got my PhD in biomechanics, which is basically the study of how the human body works and moves. Looking at the body that way helped me move away from the ‘good’/’bad’ body paradigm that fashion emphasizes. I started thinking about how to create a pattern that would fit this shape or that shape. Nothing looks better than clothes that fit beautifully. ”
“Inspired, I co-founded a plus size sewing pattern brand. muna and broadplus-size luxury fashion brand; the space between. This bomber jacket It came from my company. ”
“I took one of my children to a jewelry making workshop. Hesta. When we entered, I necklace made from carabiner. It was very cool. So I made one and it’s not that cool! ”
T-shirt: arc. skirt:”pyrmont skirt Made by me at my pattern company Muna and Broad. ” Belt: Etsy and street & saddle. boots: Tracy Newles. bag: lindquist. glasses: great funnies.
“You can wear simple clothes, but a hero item will bring everything together. this red bag It’s a hero work for me. It secures the costume. ”
“I recently met someone who was wearing multiple skirts, a lot of clothes, and three belts. I was so inspired by him and his three-belt situation. I immediately thought, “What? How many belts do you have? Fashion can sometimes feel serious, but it should also be fun. ”
thank you, Layla And congratulations your new book!
P.S.: More costumes coming in the coming weeks, including a therapist with a flower garden and a cardiologist who loves colors.
(Photo provided by: Yumi Matsuo (for joe cup)
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