{"id":507,"date":"2008-07-12T20:56:30","date_gmt":"2008-07-13T01:56:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-367309-1145696.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=507"},"modified":"2008-07-12T20:56:30","modified_gmt":"2008-07-13T01:56:30","slug":"couture-designer-recycles-cashmere-into-art","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/articles\/couture-designer-recycles-cashmere-into-art\/","title":{"rendered":"Couture Designer Recycles Cashmere Into Art"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>The most exciting fashion aspect of recycling is art. Wearing art as jewelry is common, but not so true when it comes to clothing. It takes a special talent to make stylish clothes from recycled materials, — an artistic talent.<\/p>\n

Hence, I am honored to introduce you to Thai designer Nunthirat “Koi” Suwannagate<\/a><\/em>, who approaches her work through the prism of art. Each piece she designs is a completely unique, one-of-a-kind handmade garment, and reflects her own personal vision.<\/p>\n

Koi has a thing for vintage cashmere and incorporates the recycled material into her collections. Her signature style is to hand-sculpt the cashmere into fabulous rosette appliques. She also designs with organic cotton and silk. The combination is a richness and superior softness that Koi says is the epitome of luxury and pure indulgence.<\/p>\n

Koi’s talent to enhance and beautify the natural contours of the female body are obvious, but less emphasized in the press. I think it’s because each admirer is hypnotized over the construction details, and speak less of the drape that allows fluid movement and ultimate comfort. Yet the press is dishing loads of favorable reviews from the pages of W and WWD, Vogue, Bazaar, and much more.
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\nOf course the press loves to connect fashion with Hollywood. No problem as Koi attracts such feminine beauties as Gretchen Moi, Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, and Demi Moore.<\/p>\n

Koi collaborated with Phillip Lim by incorporating her beautiful hand-sculpted rose designs in 3.1 Phillip Lim\u2019s summer 2007 collection. Most recently the CFDA and Vogue acknowledged the designer\u2019s talent with the nomination as finalists for the 2007 CFDA\/Vogue Fashion Fund Award.<\/p>\n

Koi\u2019s Fall 2008 collection is now in stores. Pictured are (1) Kariba cashmere dress, (2) Nubia cashmere vest with flower pin, and (3) Blanca jigsaw cardigan. Photo credit is Stephen Shadrach.
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\"\"<\/a>This year’s collection is a rich color palette, including subtle tones and earthy hues. The result is more than fashion, and more than clothing. Each garment is a timeless collectible that can be worn with confidence and joy for years to come. Utilizing the three Rs: reduce, reuse, recycle, — Koi’s growing fame and pride is well deserved.<\/p>\n

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