CONTRIVE NEW YORK
“VESTIGE GARMENTS”
A SERIES OF WEARABLE ART PIECES BASED ON THE TEMPORAL FRAGILITY OF LIFE & ITS OUTCOMES .
* A TRACE OF SOMETHING THAT IS DISAPPEARING
OR NO LONGER EXISTS . *
con·trive
kənˈtrīv/
verb
verb: contrive; 3rd person present: contrives; past tense: contrived; past participle: contrived; gerund or present participle: contriving
create or bring about (an object or a situation) by deliberate use of skill and artifice.
Information
How long does it take to receive my order? - All Contrive garments are made to order by hand. Please allow up to TWO WEEKS for shipping and completion.
PLEASE DO NOT ORDER IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO WAIT FOR YOUR ITEM TO BE PRODUCED
How Do I Take Care of My Contrive Wearable Art Piece? - Many Contrive garments contain delicate applications. Please refer to the care instructions provided in each order.
How is the glow-in-the-dark effect achieved? - Most Contrive garments are embellished using a highly reflective material that is first applied & sequentially painted by hand, providing an incredibly unique effect that differs in appearance depending on the source of light. Contrive garments are recommended for nighttime & indoor use as the details reflect all sources of light.
Where is Contrive produced ? - Contrive is produced by hand in our studio in New York City using high quality upcycled blank garments.
