Emerging label Ana Nevi has launched a new collection called ‘Roses of This Soil,’ which features Turkish quilting across vests, bucket hats, dresses, tote bags, collars, and keychains. The collection was created in partnership with several incarcerated individuals with whom designer Ana Nevi works. Many individuals who help craft Nevi’s pieces rely on crocheting as a source of income, and the designer hopes that the brand will one day expand to hire female and male imprisoned individuals to help them gain a steady income.
Each item in the collection carries on the craft of crocheting in the form of unique statement pieces. The Ana Nevi ‘Roses of This Soil’ collection is now available on the brand’s website.
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Ana Nevi Debuts the Quilted 'Roses of This Soil' Collection
Trend Themes
1. Artisanal Fashion - The trend for artisanally crafted fashion products using traditional methods continues to grow, offering opportunities for designers and brands to collaborate with communities and make use of local expertise and resources.
2. Sustainable Fashion - The shift towards sustainable and ethically produced fashion products is driving demand for products that are made to last, use natural materials, and have a positive impact on the communities and individuals involved in their production.
3. Incarcerated Artisans - Collaborating with incarcerated individuals who have skills and expertise in artisanal crafts presents an opportunity for designers and brands to create unique products while also helping to provide steady income and opportunities for personal growth and development.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry can learn from Ana Nevi's approach of working with incarcerated individuals and collaborating with local communities to create artisanal fashion products that have a positive impact on people, planet, and profit.
2. Prison Industry - As the prison industry seeks to reform and rehabilitate, creating partnerships with fashion brands and artisanal designers offers opportunities for incarcerated individuals to acquire new skills, earn a steady income, and develop a sense of purpose and self-worth.
3. Craft Industry - The growing market for handmade crafts and artisanal products presents opportunities for individuals and communities with traditional skills and expertise to share their craft with a wider audience and create new opportunities for income, employment, and personal development.