Don’t Hide the Tear: The Art and Philosophy of Visible Mending
For decades, fashion has been obsessed with perfection—crisp seams, flawless fabrics, and the illusion that clothes should look brand-new from the day you buy them to the day you throw them away. Fast fashion built an empire on the idea that anything slightly torn, faded, or damaged becomes worthless. But a quiet counter-movement has been growing, and it has become one of the most unexpectedly powerful trends of the decade: visible mending. Instead of concealing flaws, people are highlighting them. Instead of hiding the tear, they celebrate it. What began as a niche craft revival has become a full cultural shift—one rooted in sustainability, emotional attachment, and the radical idea that durability can be beautiful.
Visible mending is often associated with the Japanese tradition of sashi...




















