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Multicolored Patchwork Lycra Leggings

1990s · 1990s · British

Designer

Pam Hogg

Production

ready-to-wear

Material

lycra

Culture

British

Movement

Deconstructivism · Rave / Club Kid

Influences

athletic wear deconstruction · color-block fragmentation

These form-fitting leggings feature an irregular patchwork construction of multicolored lycra panels in varying sizes and shapes. The stretchy fabric pieces include deep red, black, neutral beige, and purple sections that create an abstract mosaic pattern across the entire garment. The panels appear to be machine-sewn together with visible seaming that follows the organic shapes of each piece. The silhouette is body-conforming with a high waist and tapered legs that end at the ankle. This experimental approach to sportswear materials reflects early 1990s fashion's exploration of technical fabrics and deconstructed aesthetics, transforming athletic wear into conceptual fashion through fragmented color-blocking.

pantstight fitfloor length

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