Seasonal fashion has an irresistible tactile quality. The yarns slide under the fingers with a slight rustle, but they also have a precious and decorative appearance and a refined taste of ancient flavour. They are velvety yarns, chenilles and all variations of “cut” yarns up to the feathery types and the bright and festive fringed…
Barbiecore is impossible to ignore when it comes to “matching sets” for the S/S 24 Pre-Collections. Carolina Herrera and Chanel propose caramel colours while Antonio Marras and Blumarine offer a more floral, romantic take. Veronica Beard proposes pretty, decorated styles in line with the trend, while Off-White features bon-ton checks and stylised designs. Missoni and…
This is the story of Dejin, the winning designer of the “Feel the Contest 2023” together with Lanificio dell’Olivo. She talks about her passion for yarns and knitwear. • Where does your passion for knitting come from? My passion for knitwear design and its incorporation into my future career traces back to my undergraduate years.…
The profound rewrite of womenswear basics also involves the cardigan. For the S/S 24 Pre-Collections, it is almost like an impalpable duster coat for Diesel and Missoni. N°21 proposes mini metallic shimmers, Ermanno Scervino a zipped basic piece and Anna Sui a net-like, wide-sleeved version. While the style is classic, colour adds an injection of…
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)…
