Simply Crochet

Bodycon bonanza!

We saw a lot of strappy, figure-hugging crochet clothing hit the high street last year, and it looks like the trend is more than just a summer romance. With high-end fashion houses featuring alluring crochet on the catwalks, as well as a new wave of indie designers releasing more form-fitting designs, a new contemporary edge has arrived as an alternative to looser silhouettes. We chatted to four designers about why crochet is trending for another season in the sun…

YOUNG AND BEAUTIFUL

“In a world of fast fashion, I think people really want to see sustainable art again,” says Jessica, the designer behind The Stitch Snitch on Etsy, which sells patterns for flirty mini-skirts, form-fitting dresses and

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