Regenerative agriculture is certainly in vogue. Industry giants such as Kering and VF Corporation, brands like Armani and Stella McCartney, as well as sustainability-oriented independent labels, have publicly embraced the cause, recognizing the connection between the fashion industry and cotton cultivation systems or forest management for viscose production. In general terms, the expression “regenerative agriculture”…
The exceptional climate changes are conditioning and modifying our lifestyle and the perception we have of textile and non-textile materials. The consumer is aware that human resources, time and materials are in difficulty. New values and new perspectives arise from the comparison/clash between opposing needs. We need comfort, functionality and aesthetics. Knitwear is therefore making…
Intimate tones, indistinct and evocative auras, a vagueness that suggests rather than explicitly shows. Changeable and inconstant scenarios, blurred contours to be explored inspired by the mood of the Wong Kar-wai film. Photo and concept by Elisabetta Scarpini
In moments of instability and tension such as those we have been experiencing for some years now, the desire emerges to re-establish calmer and more relaxing situations, if not downright pleasant and fun. In the world of textiles and fashion we are witnessing contrasting trends. On the one hand, attention to fashion based on quality,…
On March 30, 2022, as part of the EU Green Deal, the European Commission unveiled a proposal for the Regulation on Sustainable Ecodesign Products (ESPR) with the aim of promoting environmentally friendly products. This proposal introduces the concept of the Digital Product Passport. What is a Digital Product Passport? In a nutshell, a Digital Product…
Big cables, ribs, roses, decorations, embellishments. In the S/S 2024 Pre-Collections, a sweater alone is not enough. Even a classic needs an extra tweak, as shown by the experiments into shades of white and sand by Chloé, Jil Sander and Victoria Beckham. Floral-themed designs ranging from basic (Max Mara) to pops of bright colour (MSGM)…
With a natural, warm and comfortable elegance, the knitwear for Autumn-Winter 24-25 finds in the yarn collections a very wide and diversified range of proposals with the use of ALPACA. A docile and curious animal, with a shy and tame character, bred for more than 4.000 years in the Peruvian Andes. With the arrival of…
Moving away from uniformity and blending in towards creativity that celebrates imperfection and craftsmanship, preferring inventive freshness and a desire to be daring. Photo and concept by Elisabetta Scarpini
The long, sunny season. A single hot wave, a single warm embrace inside body-con dresses and lively textures. The S/S 2024 Pre-Collections focus closely on colour: from aqua green at David Koma and Lanvin to impalpable green at Stella McCartney through yellow at Carolina Herrera. All in sorbet versions, little treats for cooling down. Like…
Every marriage is different! It’s an indefinite balance between opposite characteristics and complementary, between weaknesses and strengths. The importance of a happy and lasting union is compromise. What is the most durable union between cotton and wool and cotton and mohair? Finding out is the goal of the pre collection hiver 24. Art. Norma, Isy…
