Meronomy (Non-app)

Meronomy; Supply Chain Affect Research

An exploration of contemporary wearer-clothing relations whereby potential customers must immeditately navigate the way in which they will interact with clothing. Ideally, this confrontation will breed a curiosity and deeper relationship with their wardrobe. Garments have inherent utilitarian and cultural significance, but both pricepoint and supply chain remain fixed. Low-priced clothing is reliant on labor exploitation and has tainted the perceived value of textile and clothing production. Luxury clothing has created an elitist individualism attainable only through commodity consumption. In rebellion, we have brought individual design concepts to life through three unique supply chains in order to nuture and study the relationship between wearer and garment: EXPLORATION, GENERAL ISSUE, and TRAINING.

GROUND COVER © Est. 2020

EXPLORATION:

Garments are vessels for human actualization. EXPLORATION units are made in house by Ground Cover's artisans as a means of fully unearthing a design concept post-patternmaking. Unique fabrics, treatments, and appliques are key to this endeavor. Every object is unique and is labeled as such. Each garment is made start to finish by one sewer. This increases time and price, but it also deepens the relationship between maker and garment. Garments can be made-to-order following customer measurements, fabrication desires, and aesthetic choice.

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Moto Jacket (EXPLORATION)

$840.00

1 of 1 crafted for you at Ground Cover HQ

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Moto Trouser (EXPLORATION)

$780.00

1 of 1 crafted for you at Ground Cover HQ

GENERAL ISSUE:

These garments are ready-to-wear. GENERAL ISSUE provides ethically made small batch production from our partner factories in Los Angeles. The efficiency of a garment assembly line allows for a lower price point while supporting domestic businesses and garment workers. These styles are a refined version of our EXPLORATIONS, and can offer greater wearability and, hence, functionality. Ready-to-wear clothing offers consumers realistically-priced attire with beauty and function; these two are not independent of one another.

34% off

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Moto Jacket (GENERAL ISSUE)

$290.00

Manufactured in Los Angeles, California

32% off

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Moto Trouser (GENERAL ISSUE)

$230.00

Manufactured in Los Angeles, California

TRAINING:

Do-it-yourself garment making circumvents the immense challenges of local production. With TRAINING, you received a downloadable sewing pattern and sewing guide to craft your own- just as you'd like it. Alter measurements, fabric, and seam construction. By making a garment oneself, the wearer gains true understanding and ownership over their costume. Releasing our I.P. for other's interpretations is the quickest way to a democratized fashion supply chain.