Renegade Blog

You'll hear from our Founding Designer here, about new ideas we're exploring, trends, and more. We've featured our most popular blogs below. We hope you find them helpful!

Can I Dye My Own Wedding Dress?

What to Expect with Dyeing Your Dress

Color Theory and a Primer on Dye vs Print

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What is a "fiber" vs a "fabric"?

What is a "fiber" vs a "fabric"?

You know how cotton can be denim or your bedsheets?   Your bathrobe and favorite blouse might both be polyester.  In these conversations, the FIBERS are cotton and polyester.  The WEAVE (colloquially, "fabric type") is how those fibers, the individual threads, are used in varying ways to create different properties.  Denim and chiffon are examples of WEAVES.  

Complicating things further, weaves aren't always exclusive to one fiber.  Chiffon, for instance, is a billowy, loose, semi-sheer fabric type that could be created with either silk or polyester.  Satin, similarly, could be either silk or polyester.  

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Should I Alter my Dress Before or After Dyeing?

Should I Alter my Dress Before or After Dyeing?

Synthetic fibers like polyester, nylon, and spandex are often blended with natural fibers to create fine fabrics with specific characteristics. For example, a silk/spandex blend can offer the lustrous look of silk with added stretch. Synthetic fibers, on their own, don't typically shrink.  Stretch is a common occurrence with loose weave fabrics like chiffons and organza.  Our process and dye experts guide you through considerations specific to your dye project.  

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Navigating the David's Bridal Closure: A Guide for Brides to Independent Bridal Alternatives

Navigating The Gray Area: David's Bridal's Claims vs. Legal Obligations

David's Bridal has assured its customers that their orders will be fulfilled and their deposits secured. But, as the bankruptcy proceedings continue, the reality could be quite different. Legally, under U.S. bankruptcy law, companies are not obliged to honor gift cards, deposits, or deliver pre-paid goods. Despite the PR, intended to prevent panic, this fact places customers in an uncertain position and potentially leaves them without a dress or a refund.

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Can I Dye My Own Wedding Dress?

Can I Dye My Own Wedding Dress?

Can a wedding dress be dyed? It's best to start with asking the right first question!  ...
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It's No Coincidence:  Why THE Dress was the First You Ever Tried

It's No Coincidence: Why THE Dress was the First You Ever Tried

I'm terrified to write this, because this is a peek behind the curtain that comes with ...
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Inauguration Style Recap: COLOR IS YOUR TOOL

Inauguration Style Recap: COLOR IS YOUR TOOL

While outerwear is absolutely beyond our typical domain, where there is fashion and a r...
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