{"id":65460,"date":"2025-06-27T10:04:32","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T15:04:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/universomola.com\/?p=65460"},"modified":"2025-06-27T10:04:32","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T15:04:32","slug":"el-regreso-de-los-patronajes-clasicos-con-mirada-sostenible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/universomola.com\/en\/el-regreso-de-los-patronajes-clasicos-con-mirada-sostenible\/","title":{"rendered":"The revival of classic patterns with a sustainable outlook"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By Cristina Rivas - Translated by \u00c1ngela Su\u00e1rez<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the fast-paced world of fashion, where trends seem to be born and die with each passing season, something interesting has happened in recent years: the past has returned. From 19th-century corsets to 1980s shoulder pads, today\u2019s wardrobes are filled with silhouettes that evoke earlier eras, proving that style, like history, tends to repeat itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>The comeback of classics<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Iconic styles like the pencil skirts of the 1950s, the flared pants of the 1970s, or the structured blazers of the 1980s have resurfaced on runways and in secondhand stores. High fashion brands and independent designers are reinterpreting these classic patterns to fit modern bodies and tastes, without losing their essence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-65461 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_5927-169x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"169\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_5927-7x12.jpg 7w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_5927-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_5927-200x356.jpg 200w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_5927-400x711.jpg 400w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_5927-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_5927-600x1067.jpg 600w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_5927-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_5927-800x1422.jpg 800w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_5927-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_5927.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 169px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 169\/300;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This phenomenon is not only driven by aesthetic nostalgia but also by a growing awareness of the need for more responsible consumption. Wearing old clothing will become an alternative to slow down the fast pace of actual consumption, not just for environmental reasons, but also for ethical and social ones. Beyond aesthetics, it\u2019s a way to stand up for your values and beliefs, and to communicate what you stand for.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Redesigning without waste<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most effective ways to embrace these trends is by reusing old garments or transforming them through customization techniques. Here are a few ideas:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reuse what you already own<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Your mother, grandmother, or even a vintage shop might hold forgotten treasures. With a few tailoring adjustments, a 1960s blouse can become the star piece of your outfit.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-65462 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thriftstore-thriftstorefindsthriftingthriftedfashion--225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thriftstore-thriftstorefindsthriftingthriftedfashion--9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thriftstore-thriftstorefindsthriftingthriftedfashion--200x267.jpg 200w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thriftstore-thriftstorefindsthriftingthriftedfashion--225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thriftstore-thriftstorefindsthriftingthriftedfashion--400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thriftstore-thriftstorefindsthriftingthriftedfashion--600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thriftstore-thriftstorefindsthriftingthriftedfashion-.jpg 736w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 225px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 225\/300;\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Transform creatively<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 1990s dress can be turned into a separate blouse and skirt. Wide-leg pants can be adapted into the cargo trend, no need to buy a new pair.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Use classic patterns<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Many platforms offer digitalized vintage sewing patterns. Making your own clothes from recycled fabrics not only reduces textile waste, It also allows you to create custom pieces.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-65463 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CLO-denim-164x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"164\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CLO-denim-7x12.jpg 7w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CLO-denim-164x300.jpg 164w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CLO-denim-200x366.jpg 200w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CLO-denim-400x733.jpg 400w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CLO-denim-559x1024.jpg 559w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CLO-denim-600x1099.jpg 600w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CLO-denim.jpg 655w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 164px) 100vw, 164px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 164px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 164\/300;\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Swap or rent clothes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Classic garments are ideal for clothing swaps or rental platforms. This maximizes their lifespan and minimizes environmental impact.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-65464 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/becca-mchaffie-Fzde_6ITjkw-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/becca-mchaffie-Fzde_6ITjkw-unsplash-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/becca-mchaffie-Fzde_6ITjkw-unsplash-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/becca-mchaffie-Fzde_6ITjkw-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/becca-mchaffie-Fzde_6ITjkw-unsplash-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/becca-mchaffie-Fzde_6ITjkw-unsplash-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/becca-mchaffie-Fzde_6ITjkw-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/becca-mchaffie-Fzde_6ITjkw-unsplash-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/becca-mchaffie-Fzde_6ITjkw-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/becca-mchaffie-Fzde_6ITjkw-unsplash-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/universomola.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/becca-mchaffie-Fzde_6ITjkw-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/200;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>What boomed... then vanished<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infobae<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, how some trends that were once booming but quickly faded:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fleeting microtrends driven by platforms like TikTok: According to Infobae, Gen Z wears garments 36% fewer times on average compared to 15 years ago; out of every five pieces, three end up discarded.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-waisted pants, pencil skirts, and crop tops have become obsolete compared to more relaxed styles like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wide\u2011leg<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">boyfriend jeans<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or fluid lines.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oversized logos and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">athleisure<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> extreme are giving away by timeless minimalism and practicality.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Recent data on sustainable fashion<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A study from <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statista<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> estimates that in 10 years, around 20% of a person\u2019s wardrobe could consist of secondhand clothing. In 2023, platforms like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The RealReal<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ThredUp<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> exceeded USD 320 million in revenue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the UN and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the fashion industry is responsible for 10% of global CO\u2082 emissions, and less than 1% of collected clothing is recycled.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On average, 11 kg of clothing per person is discarded annually in Europe, with only 1% being recycled.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Fashion with memory and purpose<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The revival of patterns from the past is more than just another trend: it's an invitation to rethink how we dress and consume. Embracing retro or vintage style doesn\u2019t mean being stuck in the past; it means using history as a source of inspiration to build a more sustainable future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For secondhand clothing to be a truly viable and sustainable alternative, we must adopt it consciously. If it simply replaces the mass consumption of new clothing without a shift in habits, we\u2019ll be sustaining the same cycle of overproduction and waste, only under a different label.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As consumers, we have the power to choose fashion that is not only beautiful but also ethical. And in doing so, we give new value to the old: fashion with memory, purpose, and soul.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Sources:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holtermann, C. (2025, 10 de marzo). <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">C\u00f3mo la presi\u00f3n por las modas r\u00e1pidas impacta en los j\u00f3venes de la generaci\u00f3n Z<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Infobae.Recuperado de <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.infobae.com\/america\/the-new-york-times\/2025\/03\/10\/abuelo-eclectico-abuela-costera-esposa-de-la-mafia-la-generacion-z-se-cansa-de-las-modas-pasajeras\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.infobae.com\/america\/the-new-york-times\/2025\/03\/10\/abuelo-eclectico-abuela-costera-esposa-de-la-mafia-la-generacion-z-se-cansa-de-las-modas-pasajeras\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or\u00fas, A. (2024, 2 de octubre). <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La moda sostenible en el mundo &#8211; Datos estad\u00edsticos<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Statista. Recuperado de <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/es.statista.com\/temas\/10262\/moda-sostenible-en-el-mundo\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/es.statista.com\/temas\/10262\/moda-sostenible-en-el-mundo\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nylander, L. (2017, 18 de octubre). <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35 tendencias de moda que triunfaron pero ya han desaparecido<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infobae Am\u00e9rica<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Recuperado de <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.infobae.com\/america\/vice\/2017\/10\/18\/35-tendencias-de-moda-que-triunfaron-y-han-desaparecido\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.infobae.com\/america\/vice\/2017\/10\/18\/35-tendencias-de-moda-que-triunfaron-y-han-desaparecido\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Por Cristina Rivas &nbsp; En el vertiginoso mundo de la [&hellip;]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":65465,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[553,555],"tags":[375,654,47,681,558,556,680],"class_list":["post-65460","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mola-mag","category-tendencias","tag-consumo-responsable","tag-moda-consiente","tag-moda-sostenible","tag-patronaje","tag-tendencias","tag-upcycling","tag-vintage"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/universomola.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65460","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/universomola.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/universomola.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/universomola.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/universomola.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=65460"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/universomola.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65460\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":65466,"href":"https:\/\/universomola.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65460\/revisions\/65466"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/universomola.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/65465"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/universomola.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=65460"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/universomola.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=65460"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/universomola.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=65460"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}