New Masterclass Event on December 6, 2024 at 4-7 pm 
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Repair before you replace
Allude's "Repair before you replace" Masterclass is an innovative educational initiative aimed at teaching sustainable fashion techniques such as artificial darning and proper care of cashmere knitwear. Since its founding in 1993, Allude has been committed to producing exquisite cashmere knitwear. Since 2015, Allude has operated the Allude Cashmere Clinic, where knitwear of all brands with a minimum of 30% is cared for and repaired.

In this masterclass, our knitting experts and darners share their knowledge about cashmere and its preservation.

This masterclass is part of our commitment to extend the life of cashmere products by prioritizing care and repair over replacement.

Main goals of the masterclass
Participants will learn:

1. The unique properties and sourcing process of cashmere.Basic and advanced knitting techniques.
2. Invisible repair techniques such as artificial darning for almost invisible repair of cashmere knitwear.
3. Comprehensive cashmere care including washing, drying and storing best practices to extend the life of your garments.

Why you should attend the Allude “Repair before you replace” Masterclass:

• Sustainability: Understand how repairing rather than buying new can help protect the environment and preserve your cashmere knitwear.
• Skill development: Learn traditional and modern darning techniques to foster a deeper connection with your clothing.
• Cost efficiency: Save money on repairs.
• Cultural appreciation: Insights into the rich tradition and craft of knitting and darning are becoming increasingly important in order to preserve these skills for future generations.