>There’s not really much that I can say about De Geuzen, because when I try to explain it I end up going in circles and confusing myself The website itself is a bit like peeling an onion, but with much less crying. Every time I click into a section, there’s something within it to explore, then another thing, then another thing… But I can say this much:
- They are three women working together on a project basis and can be found at www.geuzen.org .
- The Geuzen website is a smorgasbord of interesting, interactive bits and bobs that engage and encourage people to think about feminism, fashion, art and communication.
- My favourite part of the website is the DIY section, where you can find instructions for such useful things as popcorn cones to your own temporary library.
- My favourite item in the DIY section (see why I keep getting so confused?) is the paper dress. This isn’t your average paper dress though (if there is such a thing as an average paper dress). This is part of the De Geuzen Uniform Series. According to De Geuzen;
This is the third effort in their Uniform Series. Keep it white and it’s an austere, clean uniform. Scribble over it with felt-tips however, and it’s a different proposition – an ability to subvert a uniform into a totally different thing altogether.
Maybe when I have the inclination and resources to do this DIY* I’ll take my cue from last year’s Grayson Perry collaboration with Liberty on their series of art fabrics. Maybe spice up a floral print with some dolls, gravestones machine guns, and damned-soul-ish face-type scribblings.
Grayson Perry for Liberty – images from Clothkits |
*Which is never, because I’m one of those people who makes all sorts of grand crafting plans but never ever gets around to sticking Tab A to Fold B. It’s a curse.
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