Spinner: Pecci Filati
Mystified or authentic identity, the game surrounding who we are and who we would like to be. Leaving room for non-conformity and irreverence for an uncompromising celebration of personal freedom. Photo and concept by Elisabetta Scarpini
ManpowerGroup’s 2023 Green Jobs Report Highlights Widespread Shortage of Professionals Steering Businesses towards Sustainable Models. According to a survey by ManpowerGroup, a leading multinational HR agency, 94% of employers confess to a glaring absence of in-house professionals essential for realizing their ESG objectives. This shortfall is particularly noteworthy in light of the market and legislative…
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
