What are those unique objects that stand out in your collection of belongings, those that hum with a quiet aura of care and love?
Can you perceive this aura? This fragrance of presence, woven into the fabric of their being? Perhaps it lies in the subtle stitches that bind their seams, or in the small, almost imperceptible imperfections left behind by the human hand—the fingerprints of a maker who, in their craft, poured something of themselves into it. There is a kind of reverence in these traces, a soft echo of the maker's intent that lingers in the garment, in the object, in the wearer's experience. The imperfections, far from diminishing its value, elevate it—connecting us to something deeper, more essential. What does it mean to wear something that bears this intimate imprint? How does it shift our perception of value, and our sense of connection to its origin, to its maker?
These are the questions that beckon us to look more closely, to slow down and listen to the quiet stories stitched into the fabric of our lives.
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Written by Daniela Yakuel
Daniela is a researcher and facilitator focused on the intersection of slow fashion and mindfulness. Currently pursuing thesis research in the MA Fashion Studies program at Parsons School of Design, her writing invites readers to rethink their relationship with clothing as a living, evolving narrative, encouraging a more conscious, interconnected approach to slow fashion.
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