Emily Gowdey-Backus

Matching Set in Rust

cotton, spandex corduroy blend

69″ x 24″

2022

This is a matching outfit I made to wear to a wedding this summer in which guests were requested to rust-colored clothing. I had the fabric in my collection and chose to create an Ashton Top by Helen’s Closet and a wide-leg pair of Free Range Slacks by Sew House Seven. As garment prices rise and quality plummets, and clothing manufacturing practices continue to harm the environment, it’s increasingly important to me to procure clothing through sustainable methods and sometimes that means sew it myself.

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