Materials focus on the senses, with texture and feel designed to bring a new level of comfort to the season’s fundamental themes. Inspirations from global clothing and artisanal elements are carefully considered and refined with high quality components and artisanal techniques to create ever more luxurious interpretations. Sustainability doesn’t come at the expense of performance, as upcycled materials are transformed into ‘new’ fabrics that are durable, hard-wearing and comfortable.
Upcycled sports jerseys
As the sportswear sector becomes more focused on sustainability goals, upcycled materials are increasingly used in athleisure. By using post-consumer material and recycled yarns, tricot fabrics improve their environmental credentials while maintaining their original performance characteristics. Faded shades use original yarn dyes for softer finishes that don’t require further chemical dyeing.
Jazzed up multicultural structures
Inspired by traditional fabrics from around the world, this season’s materials experience multicultural influences for a modern wardrobe. Wrinkles, creases and waffle structures are made more sophisticated and less rustic through the use of finer premium yarns. The feel is smoother, silkier and softer while still emphasizing the tactile qualities and interest in the surface.
Textured 3D craft
Materials are given a handcrafted touch, with structural reliefs adding a new dimension to fabric surfaces. Elaborate embroidery, braiding, knit patches and tassels in tonality or contrasting colors are made and placed by hand. This creates a tactile, artisanal look that emphasizes features such as collars and necklines, or adds interesting accents to the base material of garments.
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