1920s pink dress Charlize Gatsby The dress has slightly more room through the waist and hips Flapper Child Costume

Admittedly, I snooped on someone who shared her wedding dress shopping itinerary and discovered several shops and designers that were previously unknown to me

There are special machines that can link toes with a flat seam that is less irritating, but these machines are often very expensive and are not often used

This approach of reimagining waste and highlighting the excesses of the fashion industry deeply resonated with me and aligns closely with my own approach to fashion

From its appearance at the turn of the 20th century and later revival by Balenciaga couture, through to Courtney Love's kinderwhore styling and Meadham Kirchhoff's homage to her, it has designated everything from the formal to the salacious, the irreverent to the chic