Co-opt textiles

Co-opt textiles CO-OPT - Reclaim, Renew, Reinvent! A range of products utilising pre-loved textiles, designed to outlast passing trends. It began with two ideas. YAY. Not us.

Our first range includes individually designed, one-off, classic fashions: Each one includes a pocket! CO-OPT meaning: Use in a role different to the original one, or to take possession of something to use for your own purpose. CO-OPT is a grass-roots, Australian endeavour with a specific purpose: To create new treasures from pre-loved items, saving products from going to landfill, and designing c

lassic pieces with longevity. Mass production of designs leads to boredom of one's wardrobe, and where were the pockets? The history of the pocket, on women's clothes, began with detachable ones, tied inside layers of skirts. As fashions became narrower, closer-fitting, it became necessary to wear pockets attached to the outside, which eventually led to the advent of the handbag. Meanwhile, men's clothing continued to have practical pockets sewn on. In the early decades of the 20th Century, woman gained more freedoms, such as the right to vote, and began to co-opt men's fashions, boyish styles and silhouette, which meant pockets! Over time, probably because handbags were everywhere, pockets disintegrated in pale imitations of themselves. FAKE ones even invaded many designs. Who needs a fake pocket? And so began our first clothing line. Unique, quality, slow made, up-styled clothing, that reduces the environmental impact through the promotion of sustainable practises. At CO-OPT, we recognise that fashions come and go, but wearing something that reflects your individual style, flatters your shape, and that is unique to your wardrobe, means that it will outlive seasonal trends. Owning a piece like this means it will be a 'keeper'. Our mission:
*To supply high quality, one-off designs to the fashion-conscious consumer who values minimising their impact on the environment.
*To promote classic styling for consumers of varied figures who desire to express their individuality.
*To draw on historical references that flatter the form, thereby ensuring the longevity of our fashion designs and style.
*To foster the need for pockets in women's fashion.
*To highlight the strength in femininity by incorporating masculine design features. We hope you will join us on this journey of discovery of who we are, who you are, and who we both want to become.

Sneak peak of some summer details. 🕶️⛱️☀️
10/10/2022

Sneak peak of some summer details. 🕶️⛱️☀️

10/10/2022
18/09/2022

Next Function idea🤔🤔🤔. We can cater up to 40 people in the studio. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧👩‍👩‍👧‍👧👨‍👨‍👦‍👦👩‍👩‍👧👩‍👩‍👧👨‍👨‍👧‍👦👩‍👦‍👦👨‍👨‍👧‍👧👨‍👨‍👧👩‍👩‍👧‍👦👩‍👩‍👧‍👦. You choose the artwork and we supply the fun. Every session is a guided artwork of your choice. You can even have your own designer artwork. Enquire below. https://www.pinotandpicasso.com.au/toowoomba/

28/08/2022

Let our Magic Man pour your drinks. Only 10 days to go to our Ladies night. Only 10 tickets left!!!!✨. Head to the bio to grab your tickets.

Get your art on!
28/07/2022

Get your art on!

Two gorgeous new skirts are coming soon. They are complete but need their photos taken. Hang tight. Like the skirts. 😉
11/07/2022

Two gorgeous new skirts are coming soon. They are complete but need their photos taken. Hang tight. Like the skirts. 😉

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