Hoodies have been around for years. Recently, you can even see them cropped and sleeveless. So it was when I found two---both in pristine condition- with great design elements. As an upcycler, I like to pay homage to the original designer by complementing and advancing the best elements of a garment. In the first instance, I was honored to be playing around with an Ed Hardy sleeveless hoodie. It was super soft and had a great print. So, in order to put my spin on it, I added plaid shoe string ties to allow the wearer to close it but not zip it, so that what they chose to wear underneath would show. I also added a complimentary button on the back so that the wearer could keep the hood up, displaying the cool print on it.
The second hoodie was short-sleeved and had a great pink camo print. The original designer had put great navy accents on it so I left them undisturbed. Instead, I added oversized skater shoestrings to tie it shut---once again eliminating the need for the zipper, and another hood button. Now both are updated and will allow the unique wearer to feel like they the one-of-a-kind creation they truly are.
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