Denim AW26/27 Wash & Finish highlight_ Part IV
- Oct 3
- 1 min read
Renaissance of Real
Historical references evoke distinctive connections that go beyond the internet's almost nostalgic feel and the abundance of images.
Design strategies:
Adapt historical clothing elements, materials, and designs to reflect the Renaissance, Medieval, and Regency periods in a modern context
Fibre and yarn:
Use regenerative, GOTS or BCI-certified cotton, recycled cotton, recycled polyester, and certified viscose
Include Tencel for added softness.
Construction and finish
Discover twills and sateens as foundations, enhancing surface patterns with laser printing and embroidery
Jacquards bring depth to intricate designs
Experiment with large and medium-scale furnishing florals on indigo to light blue backgrounds
Alternatively, delve into period dress elements, such as decorative slits, ruffles, peplums, and corset details
Weights vary from 7-13oz
We emphasize G-Star’s partnership with the Rembrandt House Museum, which recreated the artist’s etchings on denim
Restorative Softness
Textural sensations persist, as fluffy fabrics enhance denim, providing comfort and assurance to consumers during uncertain periods.
Design strategies:
Enhanced fiber combinations provide denim with a soft and tactile feel
Discover cotton mixed with cashmere or wool, featuring brushed surfaces and knitted designs
Fibre and yarn:
Obtain RWS- and ZQ-certified wool and cashmere, GOTS-certified and recycled cotton, and GRS-certified polyester
Construction and finish:
Focus on constructions that emphasize texture, such as jacquards and twills, with weights between 9-13oz
Incorporate color contrasts using indigo and undyed shades
We emphasize the jacquard base from Gommatex (Italy), which becomes fluffy after washing, creating a woolly, sensory texture.
Stella McCartney’s textured bouclé denim is crafted from regenerative cotton
Barrie’s knitted trompe-l’oeil denim and cotton cashmere sets add extra comfort to traditional denim pieces
Source from WGSN
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