Knotted Knits in 'Wires'

Jantine van Peski's twelve-piece "Wires 10.0" collection focuses on craftsmanship and silhouette with attention to the materials and techniques used to create a piece. The Dutch designer graduated  in 2011 from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp with a master of arts degree after studying at the Amsterdam Fashion Institute.Textile sculptures from the seventies — and specifically the macramé technique — are where she draws influence from. The starting point to construct intricate pieces of clothing out of cord and yarn is straight from the body, using only one type of knot.

Van Peski's collection consists of extravagant garments that, in most cases, are only constructed from knotting. The designer's main focus is to balance handcrafted pieces with the minimalist design of the garment. The knotted pieces consist of 100 percent yarn or blended merino wool. Some pieces are made completely out of woolen yarn, fine leather, heavy wools, and thin silks.

Text Quinn McBee

Image and Source Jantine van Peski

Knit Care: How to Keep Sweaters Fuzz Free

Colder temperatures means snuggling back into our warmest sweaters and scarves (and welcoming a few new ones into the family, of course). But with all the wear these staples see during winter months, it’s difficult to keep them looking as fab as they did leaving the shop. Knits pill and begin to look like less of a sweater and more like something your cat coughed up. Fortunately preserving pieces takes only a trip to the drugstore and a little TLC- ensuring that favorite snowflake jumper will last many Christmases to come.

Don’t waste money on pricey sweater shavers. A basic razor (yes, the kind you take into the shower) is all you need to depill knits. Simply run the blade over the knit as you would your gams to remove excess fuzz. Take care to clean the razor between strokes to get the closest shave. Use short, gentle strokes so you don't pull the yarn or fabric. If yarn does pull, turn the sweater inside out and pull the loose threads through to the other side.

Knitwear’s delicate nature often means dry clean only and the bills can really add up when the temperature drops. Avoid the cost by keeping baby wipes on hand to blot up any potential stains. Club soda is another method. To keep knits smelling fresh, spritz with Febreeze and air out frequently. 


Text Meghan Mardon