House Ledger · MM-INDEX-2025-COD-013 Inaugural Admission · Season 01 (2025)
Seasonal Wardrobe Edit — Style Evolution
What it is
Sunday afternoon: cedar blocks, a mending kit, a list. The season turns; so does the closet. A biannual ritual—Keep · Repair · Store · Release—with a written inventory and breathable storage.
Why it matters (women’s culture)
It turns style from impulse into stewardship. Calmer mornings, cleaner budgets, and a closet that reflects the season and the self you are now.
Form
- Timed, repeatable process (90–120 minutes)
- Tools: brush/steam, needle/thread, storage, donation plan
- Photo inventory; notes on gaps and repeats
Standard
- Fewer, better, kept
- Decide once (in the edit), not daily (in a rush)
- Rotate to rest garments and refresh judgment
Provenance
- From camphor trunks to capsule wardrobes
- Sustainability/repair culture reclaim the old domestic arts
Weight over time
Normalized by media, apps, and services; measurable reductions in clutter/spend/time‑to‑dress; habit compounding improves wardrobe quality.
Make it yours
- Do: Put 90 minutes on the calendar next weekend: Keep · Repair · Store · Release. Music on, tea ready.
- Keep: Use cedar/lavender; fold knits; snap a photo inventory before boxing.
- Share: Donate what’s good, recycle what’s not, and trade one “great but not me” piece with a friend.
Where it belongs
Homes, studios, dorms; wherever clothing earns its place.
Where to find
- The Met — Textile Care · Sustainable wardrobe guides
Method & Evidence
Method: Form · Standard · Provenance · Weight over time.
Observed: Jan–Oct 2025.
Sources
- Primary: Museum conservation guidance; repair manuals.
- Secondary: Sustainability reports; capsule‑wardrobe research.
Ledger & Version
MM-INDEX-2025-COD-013 · Version 1.1 (Oct 2025)
Evidence addenda
evidence@modernmonclaire.com (Subject: Addendum — Seasonal Edit — Methods)
Cross-references
See also: Scent Wardrobe — Perfumed Identity · White Oxford Shirt — Readable Workwear