Children of the Discordance introduces a new collection designed for the Fall/Winter 2021 season made in collaboration with FACE.A-J. FACE.A-J stands for Fashion and Culture Exchange Africa Japan and it was founded by Awa'tori. The purpose of the seasonal collection is a part of the fashion label's efforts to create apparel in conjunction with underserved communities.
The new capsule delivers a wide range of heavily patterned apparel that is made from special African fabrication paired together with a plethora of upcycled textiles and vintage garments. FACE.A-J "aims to contribute to peace and advancement in both Africa and Japan," according to its statement, "bridg[ing] the gap between both creative markets, and foster[ing] economic and cultural development."
African Textile-Inspired Fall Fashion
Children of the Discordance Taps FACE.A-J for FW21
Trend Themes
1. Collaborative Fashion Collections - Fashion labels collaborating with underserved communities to create unique, sustainable collections.
2. Ethnic-inspired Fashion - Incorporating traditional textiles and patterns from various ethnic groups into fashion designs to create distinctive and culturally diverse clothing.
3. Upcycling and Sustainability in Fashion - Combining vintage clothing with new materials, such as special African fabrication, to create sustainable and eco-conscious fashion pieces.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can explore collaborations with underserved communities and incorporate traditional textiles to create unique, eco-friendly designs.
2. Textile Manufacturing - Manufacturers can explore the production of special African fabrics and work with fashion labels to incorporate them into their designs.
3. Sustainability - Companies focused on sustainability can work with fashion labels to introduce upcycled vintage clothing into their production processes.