DRESSED TO KILL

My Lucy&Yak Jumpsuit

I chose one of my Lucy&Yak jumpsuits. Lucy&Yak is a British clothing brand known for its sustainable and ethically made fashion, particularly its signature dungarees. They have a strong commitment to reducing waste and promoting slow fashion. In a way, Lucy&Yak jumpsuits are a symbol of anti-high-street fashion. They focus on being sustainable, comfy, and functional, rejecting the fast-paced, trend-driven, and mass-producing disposable clothing nature of mainstream fashion.

 It features a vibrant and dynamic pattern composed of overlapping abstract loops and scribbles. The reason I selected it was cause it's an item of clothing I wish I could wear more, but often don't feel confident enough to wear it, as it is made up of bright yellows, blues, purples, and pinks, which naturally draws the eye. With the pattern, it gives an 80s retro feel (as well as looking like a bus seat pattern, the real reason I bought it.) Jumpsuits are often seen as gender-fluid garments, especially when designed in a relaxed, oversized cut. 

Jumpsuits have a long history in workwear (Boiler Suits), originally designed for functionality, durability, and ease of movement. This practicality has made them a staple not just for industrial workers but also for artists, designers, and creatives who need clothing that allows for both mobility and protection. They have been embraced by artists and designers as a signature look, it almost acts as a uniform that blurs the lines between work and art. 

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