Back to basics
From images of excess inventory being destroyed to $816 billion worth of retail goods returns in 2022, inventory overstock has become a challenge for the global retail industry. For those returning to basics with an eye on healthy growth and slower consumption rates, retailers that take advantage of slow-moving inventory fabrics will gain market share.
Nona Source launched by LVMH is a digital platform for high-end slow-selling materials that provides information on ingredients and fabric quality. Nona Source connects slow-moving inventory fabrics with fashion and textile professionals as a key supplier of creative cycles. Through Nona Source's online resale store, professionals can purchase materials for each web panel according to the available quantity.
JEANNE FRIOT IS A PARIS-BASED FASHION BRAND THAT COMBINES SUSTAINABILITY, CRAFTSMANSHIP AND A SPIRIT OF PUSHING BOUNDARIES. From the beginning, JEANNE FRIOT partnered with Nona Source to create new collections inspired by slow-moving stock fabrics. These materials not only provide a sustainable foundation for her brand, but also fuel her creative process and transform these materials into new works of art.
STEVEN PASSARO'S FALL/WINTER 2023 COLLECTION DELVES INTO THE ROMANTIC ART MOVEMENT OF THE 18TH CENTURY, DRAWING ON ITS FOCUS ON EMOTION AND IMAGINATION.
Steven Passaro's focus on 3D pattern cutting technology revolutionized the development process and reduced the cost of time and resources. Through 3D digital sampling, he maintains his commitment to delivering high quality and ideal products without sacrificing craftsmanship.
Aware of the environmental impact of the fashion industry, they prioritize sustainable practices in fabric sourcing. So Steven Passaro partnered with Nona Source to repurpose delicate fabrics and breathe new life into them, finding a circular approach to fashion.
Levi's offers specially sourced vintage 501 jeans and jackets, and Bentgablenits step in to handle the rest. Each piece features delicate floral embroidery done entirely by hand, and each garment takes up to three hours to complete. Denim clothing is embellished with buds and leaves, turning old things into warm treasures in a more literary and gentle reformed language.
The Toronto trio of Angelo Nitsopolous, Brenda Bent and Karen Gable debuted a new addition to their zero-waste design philosophy: upending the problem of single-use packaging in beauty products that is "comparable" to the waste of resources caused by fast fashion, Byredo founder Ben Gorham used BGN to create a limited-edition Valentine's Day box that could last forever as a work of art.
The Vintage Bloom collection contains silk velvet bags lined with recycled painter's cloth to preserve Byredo's scent, cashmere-blend blankets and embroidered slow-selling T-shirts – these one-of-a-kind products exude glamorous charm.
RE/DONE is not just a denim company, but a brand with a mission. Since its inception, RE/DONE has been committed to creating one-of-a-kind limited edition designs that are committed to thoughtful production, sustainability and circular fashion.
The brand uses a deconstructive approach to recycle jeans from brands such as Levi's and upcycle them into modern styles. In 2016, the brand officially partnered with Hanes to recreate the retro-style T-shirt.
Go out and wear casual clothes at home
In addition to changing the way we work, the hybrid work system has also changed the way we live, eat and exercise, and more and more people are becoming flexible to allow time for hobbies, family and other activities. Outdoor casual (i.e., homewear suitable for going out nearby) is a key category of hybrid lifestyle.
Soft fabrics and tactile surfaces with exceptional texture are key trends in clothing design and are gradually influencing homewear design, with the choice of textured fleece, heavy floral yarn and slub knitting, as well as exaggerated plush surfaces with loose threads to launch dressing gowns, sleeveless thermal gowns and burqas to create styles with the charm of homewear on the go.
Soft fabrics and tactile surfaces with exceptional texture are key trends in apparel design and are gradually influencing homewear design. Brands such as Missoni, Coperni and Uma Wang choose textured fleece, heavy floral and slub knitting, as well as exaggerated plush surfaces with loose threads, to create dressing gowns, sleeveless thermal gowns and burqas to create styles that have the charm of casual wear on the go.
Rubber shoes are no longer limited to the home category, through bold creative design, while maintaining their comfortable experience, giving a more personalized shape and color, suitable for more diverse occasions.
Disclaimer: The information in this article comes from the International Fashion Release Center of Four Seasons Green Fashion Research Institute and is released by the project team of Zhejiang Sci-Tech University of Fashion Institute